Little Beach House

4.5★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Ground floor accommodation
Sauna
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

35 Customer Review(s)

Sharon
June 2024

“Location is very good to access Cornwall.”

Owners were lovely and the property was very clean and very well maintained. It is very cosy for two. Only criticism is storage in the bedroom not a lot of room for clothes. Overall a very good holiday home.

Owners were lovely and the property was very clean and very well maintained. It is very cosy for two. Only criticism is storage in the bedroom not a lot of room for clothes. Overall a very good holiday home.

- Sharon, June 2024

Hi Thanks for your feedback we do take feedback and appreciate your comments. There is a built in wardrobe with shelves above for jumpers and several drawers in the wardrobe. There is also hanging space in the hall but I can add some hangers here to add space for coats. It is a smaller 2 person property hence the very reasonable price compared to alot of holiday lets in Cornwall. I do think there is plenty of space for a holiday as it is a holiday let not a house or hotel. Thanks we are glad you enjoyed your stay despite the wardrobe space. Property Owner
John April 2024

“This was a very small ( almost tiny ) place The toilet seat would not stay on ,the shower was very slow There was no oven therefore very difficult to cook your own foods even the microwave was difficult to use The microwave was very noisy The kitchen/dining area was extremely small and the sofa was too low and difficult to raise up from.”

We had to leave the hall light on all night as it was dangerous to walk from the bedroom to the toilet due to the danger of falling on the steps to use the bathroom/ toilet in the dark. The television was small. It was not possible to open and leave the windows open at night more than half an inch at the most thus very little fresh air coming in

- John, April 2024

This review is unfair. It is not dangerous as there is a sign for the very small step. As you say there are plenty of lights. The television is new and has all connections to netflix etc. It is a shame you did not mention any of this when you were here. We are not a house and do not advertise ourselves as such. The windows do open fully to let air in, there is a catch at the top to allow this so this is also untrue. Property Owner
Patricia April 2024

“Thank you for the little extras.”

Bed comfortable and lovely linen. The beach was on a slope more than 5 minutes away and not suitable for folk with mobility issues. Maybe that should be advertised so folk know in advance.

- Patricia, April 2024

Thanks for the feedback. The house itself is on a flat site and there are pavements all the way along the road which is also very flat. Cornwall is quite hilly and many beaches are at the bottom of steps or slopes, although there are many close by that you can park at such as Pentewan. Also our facilities have recently had a refresh, the garden is maintained weekly by a gardener and as you can see from the photos it has new windows and the mattress and TV are also brand new. The driveway has been power washed and the windows have been cleaned. Property Owner
Martin March 2024

“The location was perfect for the places we wanted to explore.”

The property was easy to access and had everything we needed. The two-ring hob and microwave were sufficient for the cooking we intended to do, and we were provided with ground coffee, milk, biscuits and chocolates on arrival. The sauna was an unusual basis especially when we came back soaking wet and needed somewhere to warm up. The owners were friendly but unobtrusive. Highly recommended. Great value for money.

- Martin, March 2024

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your holiday. Chris and Rebecca Property Owner
Alexander September 2023

“Excellent location, clean and well presented.”

- Alexander, September 2023

Thank you, we appreciate your feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Rebecca and Chris. Property Owner
Robert May 2023

“Super place to stay, very cosy, with everything a couple need.”

It was lovely to sit in the front garden, either for breakfast, or in the afternoon, with a nice glass of wine and a good book, whilst you recharge your batteries for an evenings exploring. A short walk away from the property is Charlestown. A beautiful historic, former china clay harbour, with a fantastic array of places to eat, drink and be merry. Or simply have a coffee by the harbour side and just people watch! Just a 5 minute walk away is the lovely Carlon Bay beach. Again, lots of beachside eating and drinking opportunities, all on this beautiful beach. As you can probably tell, we had a great holiday. Robert and Elizabeth.

- Robert, May 2023

Thanks for the great feedback. It was a pleasure to host you both! We are so glad you had a great time! Property Owner
Sarah October 2022

“We found little beach house to be very comfortable and peaceful just what we ...”

We found little beach house to be very comfortable and peaceful just what we needed for a get away from everything break It had everything we needed wouldnt change anything at all plus the added bonus of the sauna but didnt get around to using it but a nice different idea for a holiday cottage Rebecca gave us a warm welcome and had left us a bottle of wine cream tea and milk which was much appreciated after our long journey Would recommend little beach house it's perfect if you dont want to do much or is central for visiting places

- Sarah, October 2022

Thanks so much for your feedback. It was a pleasure to host you! So glad you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner
Rachael September 2022

“Fab location, comfortable and cosy with everything we needed.”

Sauna a welcome added bonus. Welcoming and helpful owners with wine and cream tea on arrival

- Rachael, September 2022
Julian August 2022

“A little gem, close to the beach, within walking distance of Charlestown with its pubs and restaurants.”

The property was clean, tidy and very peaceful, we had access to the front garden where we could enjoy a drink in the evening sunshine. It was also very cool which was a welcome bonus given the heatwave we were having.

- Julian, August 2022
Sarah July 2022

“Well what can we say ,Chris and Rebecca couldn’t have done more for us if they’d tried their hospitality was second to none and the little beach house was lovely,very clean and comfortable and we really enjoyed the garden,sat out every morning and late into the evenings ,we would recommend it to our friends and family and we will be back ,great little find.”

- Sarah, July 2022
Tina June 2022

“Greeted when we got there and really enjoyed the wine and Cream tea that had been left.”

Family was very nice, there if you need any help but also happy to leave you to get on in peace if you wanted. Property was Very Clean which was lovely. The front garden is an area set for you to sit and relax. Everything you need is provided for, When I booked the holiday I made the mistake of not realising there was no full size oven but that was MY mistake. There is a combination microwave oven and all instructions for all appliances are there if you want to work out how to use it. Not far from many places to drive and visit. Walking distance into Charlestown along the SW Coast took about 30 minutes, you have to be very able bodied to do this. Enjoyed a wander around the local par market which also has food and takeaways.

- Tina, June 2022
Josephine April 2022

“We found the little beach house to be a great place to stay with everything you need for a great holiday.”

Bus routes to many places on your door step and great walks along the cliffs. Chris and Rebecca are great hosts and nothing is to much trouble for them. Had a great stay and you must try the sauna. Jo and Tracy Louth

- Josephine, April 2022
Jacky October 2021

“Nothing went wrong just very disappointed with holiday let for the price ...”

Nothing went wrong just very disappointed with holiday let for the price charged,no comfortable seating no cooker as such no kitchen utensils will not be booking again

- Jacky, October 2021

Thank you for your thoughts, we are sorry that you were disappointed, we have had many positive comments as you can see from the past feedback. There is no cooker at the property as stated in the description, there is a combi microwave oven, and electric 2-ring hob available. Thank you for bringing our attention to the sofa which has since been repaired. The Little Beach house is very well equipped with all the usual utensils plus some extras. The price is also very reasonable. Property Owner
Pete October 2021

“Could do with a outside light near front door.”

- Pete, October 2021

Thank you for your feedback, we can confirm that there is an outside light at the front door, this is a motion sensor light. Property Owner
Rachel September 2021

“The cottage was lovely, a beautiful location, perfect for the first week of our honeymoon”

- Rachel, September 2021
Tracey August 2021

“Very good location but that’s about it.”

The furnishings in the property are old and uncomfortable. The property needed a good deep clean, there was so much dust at the side and back of the bed frame that it was starting to mould. Luckily we had a beautiful week of weather so only needed to spend limited time inside the property.

- Tracey, August 2021

Thank you for your feedback, we take all comments on board and will action the points raised accordingly. If you had contacted us during your stay we would of been happy to assist with any issues you had. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the location of the property. Property Owner
David August 2021

“The cottage was very clean and whilst listed as a small facility, which it truly is, there were a few things we felt we should raise.”

The bed felt "tired" and was, in our opinion, uncomfortable. The bed creaked every time you moved within it, and the quilt was very heavy for a summer- a lighter weight one would have been better. Whilst the cottage is for two people, the kitchen equipment was lacking. With only one saucepan and one frying pan and very little surface space available; cooking meals was challenging. There should be more bowls and cutlery - you end up re washing the one pot or pan and you cannot put out a complete meal. The location was good - just a few minutes walk to shops, the beach and Charlestown. We adapted but felt there is room for some small improvements.

- David, August 2021

Thank you for your feedback and we are pleased to hear you enjoyed the location of the property. Had you mentioned, when we spoke to you during your stay, that you would have liked further cooking equipment we would have made this available for you. We do feel that bed comfort is personal preference and it is hard to please all guests in this regard. The property is cleaned by ourselves to a high Covid standard on every changeover so we were surprised to read your comments. Our feedback is normally positive and we have many repeat guests to our property. Property Owner
Paul July 2021

“We had a great stay at the Little beach house.”

Very clean and a great location for visiting surrounding attractions. Castletown Harbour is a must.

- Paul, July 2021
David July 2021

“The Holiday let Beech House at Carlyon Bay is set in a very good position to go visiting places in and around Cornwall.”

The hosts were friendly and helpful and the accommodation was like home from home very clean definitely worth staying there.

- David, July 2021
Sin Wei July 2021

“One of the nicest host and big thanks to Chris and Rebecca.”

Our Cornwall holiday start with the big smiles and big welcome form both of them. Chris did recommend some of the "hidden" that only local know place to us which we truly enjoy the coastal path walk. The little beach house is clean and comfortable and very convenient to most of the places. Not forget to mention that the Private Sauna is another PLUS :) We will visit them again.

- Sin Wei, July 2021
Trevor June 2021

“Lovely comfortable accommodation with everything we needed for a weeks holiday.”

Perfect location for beach, shops, restaurants etc. Would definitely stay in Little Beach house again.

- Trevor, June 2021
Jackie June 2021

“The Little Beach House was a great place to stay.”

It's location is ideal to get to so many places to visit and it's within walking distance of Charlestown and Carlyon Beach.

- Jackie, June 2021
Sally June 2021

“Lovely little holiday.”

Place was clean and tidy. Jacuzzi was nice. Welcome scones were a bonus. We went all around Cornwall and neighboring areas but not much to do there so we did get a little bored. Owners live directly joining the building so not suitable for noisy people who may like a drink and play lively music As you can hear every movement. But overall a nice break in a nice little beach house.

- Sally, June 2021
Stuart May 2021

“Our stay was a good vacation.”

The little beach house is in an ideal spot for everything you need. Close to a beach which was busy but not overcrowded. It had places to get food and drink, ice cream van. Pub,restaurants,supermarket all within walking distance. The little beach house had everything you needed with an added extra of your own private sauna which we used every day. The owners also welcomed us with a few cornish goodies in the fridge to start our holiday with. Lovely place, lovely setting, gorgeous weather and lovely owners. Couldn't ask for more !!!

- Stuart, May 2021
Ian September 2020

“Absolutely brilliant place to stay.”

Within easy reach of all of the places we intended to visit. Really nice welcoming touches of biscuits and bottle red wine. This has to be the cleanest place we have stayed in for many years. Everything was spotless. Very comfortable. Everything we needed was in place. Cannot fault The Little Beach House at all. Unfortunately we did not get to meet Rebecca but she was very helpful when I spoke with her on the telephone. Chris was a great help especially at the end of our stay when there was a problem with the car. Thank you so much again. Cant wait to stay again in the future.

- Ian, September 2020
Linda September 2020

“Excellent location for exploring Cornwall.”

5 mins to beach, 25 min walk to Charlestown harbour for lovely food &drink. Takeaways & eateries just up road. Everything you need in little beach house + welcome wine & biscuits, such a nice touch!

- Linda, September 2020
Eva August 2020

“This was an exceptional apartment in the most stunning gardens.”

The standard and attention to every detail far exceeded our expectations and was so superior to other places we had stayed while travelling around Cornwall and other countries over the years. Such genuinely welcoming owners who went above and beyond to help with advice on all the fabulous beaches and coves to visit. We arrived tired from travelling and the little special touches such as a bit of milk, tea and coffee were very appreciated. We were amazed to have been left a bottle of wine and packet of gorgeous Cornish biscuits. A lovely welcoming gesture for weary travelling Kayakers. This was quite an unknown area of Cornwall to us. We have been stunned and amazed at this location with it's tremendous beaches, coves and historical harbours. Access to some excellent restaurants and cafes on our doorstep was a fantastic bonus. The quality of the accommodation and the beauty of the area has captured our interest beyond what we had expected. We didn't want to leave on the last day. Wow, what a location. We are planning to return within the year.

- Eva, August 2020
Dee July 2020

“This property was just perfect for our first break since the Covid Lockdown!”

It was comfortable for two people and was convenient for everything we wanted to do. A stone's throw from the beach and good for walking. With a good selection of local restaurants nearby too.

- Dee, July 2020
Jo June 2019

“The house was a great base for all the local attractions.”

Like the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan. The hosts left a bottle of wine and a cream tea for us on arrival, which was a lovely touch. Everything we needed was included. The sauna was also a welcone little extra. Nice and quiet and comfortable. We would recommend : ) Jo & Ade Hall

- Jo, June 2019
John June 2019

“A very handy location for us visiting various places especially Eden project.”

Chris and Rebecca very welcoming with a bottle of wine and cream tea. Can recommend a visit to the Offbeat Beach bar a short distance away on Carlyon beach.

- John, June 2019
Peter May 2019

“We found it the perfect location for exploring gardens, NT properties and included a trip down to Land's End and villages round that coastline.”

The holiday home was perfect for two people with all amenities required for holiday. A bonus was the sauna which is a great aid for relaxation on holiday. Although there was suitable outdoor furniture and use of garden the weather wasn't so good.

- Peter, May 2019
Victoria October 2018

“What a super weekend we spent at "Little Beach House" Carlyn Bay, Cornwall.”

Chris and Becks were welcoming and there was a "cream tea" and a bottle of wine waiting for us on our arrival. Thank you. The apartment is well placed to get to all sight seeing venues. We loved the sauna! What a treat to come home too after lots of walking! And the whole layout of the apartment is super. Super for couples. Thank you and hopefully we'll be back again soon.

- Victoria, October 2018
Susan October 2018

“Enjoyed our stay very much.”

Rebecca and Chris very friendly and helpful. Accommodation small but well appointed. Small double bed was a slight issue for us as we are used to a super king. Could do with a little more cutlery in our opinion. Lovely area for exploring. It was a shame that the imminent arrival of storm Callum decided us to make a run for home two days early but we had had four beautiful weather days to start our week so we’re quite happy.

- Susan, October 2018
David September 2018

“The little beach house is lovely and ticks all our boxes.”

We can recommend it

- David, September 2018
Nicola July 2018

“Loved the location near to the beach and within walking distance of Charlestown.”

Sauna in the property was fab. Well presented and very comfortable.

- Nicola, July 2018

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Summary

1 Bedroom - Sleeping up to 2 Adults
Babes in arms welcome only
All ground floor
One bedroom: 1 x double
Shower room with shower, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Sauna room.
Electric panel heating
Combi microwave oven, electric two-ring hob, fridge
TV with Freeview
WiFi
Power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 1 car
Lawned garden with BBQ
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 1 mile, Hotel restaurant 10 mins walk
Beach 5 min walk.

The property

Charismatic fishing villages, coastal resorts and sandy beaches on the Cornish Riviera are reached within minutes from this delectable getaway in Carlyon Bay.

Little Beach House is stylishly presented with a nautical inspired interior and comfortable, welcoming accommodation.

Blessed with a generous shared sunspot garden for barbecues, morning lattes and barbecue suppers, and the bonus of a decadent private sauna room - it really does make a heavenly homestay close to the ocean.

Within a five minute walk from sandy Crinnis Beach, the shoreline beckons for romantic meanderings, paddles and swims.

Ramble the cliff top boasting magnificent ocean views or pack a picnic.

Charlestown, a haunt of TV's Poldark, hosts Tall Ships, traditional inns and a gathering of galleries, gift shops and restaurants - a pit-stop favourite!

The beautiful resort of Fowey is seven miles away, famed for Regatta Week; a much loved sailing event and the Daphne du Maurier Festival.

The harbour and estuary form part of a spectacular coastline; hire a canoe and explore the secret creeks, board a pleasure boat or enjoy a fishing excursion.

Discover secluded beaches and woodlands.

The water taxi to Polruan and Mevagissey makes a happy trip and the Bodinnick car ferry lands at Looe and Polperro - ideal for lunch and a scenic drive through this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Tee off at one of the three nearby golf courses or discover The Eden Project, with amazing bio-domes of plant life, a 10 minute drive away or The Lost Gardens of Heligan, reached within eight miles.

Little Beach House makes a fabulous base for exploring Carlyon Bay.

Annexed to the owners' own home on Beach Road with a garden for play and relaxation, this perfectly formed retreat is stylishly designed for two - a sunshine haven with an open-plan living room; a space to kick-back and dine, with a small kitchen for rustling up lunch - if you don't succumb to the superb restaurants and inns alongside the picturesque harbour at Charlestown!

A sleep inducing bedroom, a pristine shower room and an indulgent sauna room for pure relaxation makes this seaside pad a firm favourite.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

ST. AUSTELL

Charlestown 2 miles; Carlyon Bay 3 miles; Mevagissey 6 miles; Fowey 8 miles.

The old market town of St Austell, just a mile or two from the south coast, is famous as the historic centre of the china clay mining industry. Today, its many beaches and its sub-tropical gardens provide plenty to see and do. The wonderful Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project are perfect for a family day out, and a little further afield Caerhays Castle provides a stunning backdrop to Porthluny Cove. On the edge of town, St Austell Brewery offers tours of the Victorian brewing equipment and a chance to sample the local beer, and for those looking for surf and sand, St Austell Bay has several beaches to choose from - Porthpean, Carlyon Bay, Pentewan, Polkerris - the last offering a variety of water-sports. As well as a small shingle beach, Charlestown, a pretty, historic port, often has wooden sailing ships in the harbour, and is popular as a film location. A little further afield are Fowey and its beautiful estuary to the east and the fishing port of Mevagissey to the west. With lots to do and something to keep the whole family entertained, St Austell is a great year-round destination.

Note: No washing machine in the property, guests may use owners washing machine/tumble dryer by arrangement.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Location is very good to access Cornwall.”

“Thank you for the little extras.”

“The location was perfect for the places we wanted to explore.”

“Excellent location, clean and well presented.”

“Super place to stay, very cosy, with everything a couple need.”

“We found little beach house to be very comfortable and peaceful just what we ...”

“Fab location, comfortable and cosy with everything we needed.”

“A little gem, close to the beach, within walking distance of Charlestown with its pubs and restaurants.”

“Greeted when we got there and really enjoyed the wine and Cream tea that had been left.”

“We found the little beach house to be a great place to stay with everything you need for a great holiday.”

“Nothing went wrong just very disappointed with holiday let for the price ...”

“Could do with a outside light near front door.”

“The cottage was lovely, a beautiful location, perfect for the first week of our honeymoon”

“Very good location but that’s about it.”

“The cottage was very clean and whilst listed as a small facility, which it truly is, there were a few things we felt we should raise.”

“We had a great stay at the Little beach house.”

“The Holiday let Beech House at Carlyon Bay is set in a very good position to go visiting places in and around Cornwall.”

“One of the nicest host and big thanks to Chris and Rebecca.”

“Lovely comfortable accommodation with everything we needed for a weeks holiday.”

“The Little Beach House was a great place to stay.”

“Lovely little holiday.”

“Our stay was a good vacation.”

“Absolutely brilliant place to stay.”

“Excellent location for exploring Cornwall.”

“This was an exceptional apartment in the most stunning gardens.”

“This property was just perfect for our first break since the Covid Lockdown!”

“The house was a great base for all the local attractions.”

“A very handy location for us visiting various places especially Eden project.”

“We found it the perfect location for exploring gardens, NT properties and included a trip down to Land's End and villages round that coastline.”

“What a super weekend we spent at "Little Beach House" Carlyn Bay, Cornwall.”

“Enjoyed our stay very much.”

“The little beach house is lovely and ticks all our boxes.”

“Loved the location near to the beach and within walking distance of Charlestown.”

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The property

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About the location

ST. AUSTELL