Black Rock

4.7★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Hot tub
Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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* Based on a combined average customer score

48 Customer Review(s)

Karen
October 2024

“Had a lovely time in black rock will definitely be returning again in the ...”

Had a lovely time in black rock will definitely be returning again in the future, Paul the owner is a lovely man we had plenty of wood when ever we wanted for the blog burner and the hot tub, the hot tub was warm on arrival and had a lovely welcoming cream tea which we enjoyed the cottage is beautiful and very clean would highly recommend

Had a lovely time in black rock will definitely be returning again in the future, Paul the owner is a lovely man we had plenty of wood when ever we wanted for the blog burner and the hot tub, the hot tub was warm on arrival and had a lovely welcoming cream tea which we enjoyed the cottage is beautiful and very clean would highly recommend

- Karen, October 2024
Angie September 2024

“Just got back from a fabulous weeks stay in this wonderful property with views of the sea & lighthouse .”

So peaceful & quiet yet close to pub& shop . The property was just like home from home with every little detail thought of . Thank you for the welcome Cornish cream tea already on the tray Lovely touch .spotlessly clean comfy beds with feather pillows secure garden for our doggies & bonus of a hot tub with outside lights . Loved it so much already booked it for next year . Thank you

- Angie, September 2024
Sam August 2024

“Just returned from staying at Black Rock, it was a perfect place to explore Cornwall.”

The cottage is spacious and well equipped. The beds are really comfortable and have quality bedding. The hot tub was a great addition to enjoy after sight seeing. When we arrived the hot tub was warmed and a Cornish cream tea welcomed us after a long travel which was really thoughtful. We loved staying here and we will most definitely be returning to Cornwall and Black rock. Thank you for such a great stay.

- Sam, August 2024
April August 2024

“The property is in a great location to get out and about.”

We went from the south to the north coast with ease compared to other locations we’ve stayed in the past. The owner was on hand if needed. We enjoyed the enclosed rear garden and private hot tub. The cottage is situated in a lovely quiet spot with plenty of space to park. We made good use of the kitchen to cook some meals but also ate out each day. The cottage is fairly well equipped but doesn’t have a washing machine or a hoover. To be fair there is only a small amount of carpet but I’d have happily vacuumed before we left. It’s a great location and we had a lovely time. Thank you.

- April, August 2024
Stacey July 2024

“Back from a lovely weeks stay.”

We were welcomed by the owner and generous scones and cream tea. The cottage was charming with an airy feel and extremely comfortable beds! The kids loved the novelty of sleeping upstairs whilst we were downstairs and having their own ensuite. We were asked if we wanted the hottub on for our arrival and then were told it would be the next day but we didn't mind. The hottub was also not wood-fired and was in an outbuilding which was a bit of a let down as the scenery and views are spectacular, but, the children enjoyed it. 'Blackrock' was the cottage next door and we stayed in 'Leghorn' on the end. The garden is a little suntrap for early evening lounges - we brought our own picnic blankets. We got to meet the resident, free-range goat who is rather a character. So quiet apart from the sounds of nature and livestock. Our favourite go-to was Charlestown which we well recommend along with The Eden Project.

- Stacey, July 2024
Jackie June 2024

“Black Rock was lovely, beautiful views, enclosed private garden with log burning hot tub, large parking area.”

Inside the property was clean and spacious. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

- Jackie, June 2024
Julie May 2024

“The the property was ideal as a base for our holiday.”

Lovely views. Very clean and well equipped. The only disappointment was the hot tub. It took too long to heat up in fact we didn't get it warmer than a luke warm bath and didn't like the smell of smoke.

- Julie, May 2024
Sara May 2024

“We had the most comfortable and relaxing week at Black Rock.”

The furnishings and contents of the cottage were of the highest standard, we especially appreciated the comfy beds. The hot tub was a must after a long day at the Eden Project. We would love to return some day.

- Sara, May 2024
Debbie May 2024

“A great position for travelling around Cornwall to view was stunning at the front with sea views think there should be more comfortable sitting so you can enjoy, was comfortable inside but little things let it down no oven gloves !”

! Would have been nice to have coffee I think instead of shop bought scones coffee would have been better also maybe some baskets downstairs to put shoes in would have been good too, but we had a great stay and the weather was kind

- Debbie, May 2024
Samuel May 2024

“11/10 rating!”

Extremely grateful to have spent the week celebrating our honeymoon and our daughters 1st birthday in such a lovely house & area! Definitely worth the 6 and a half hour drive! My wife is a huge lover of farm animals and it was brilliant to have been able to say good morning to the cows every day with our daughter. The house was immaculate, a stunning view looking out to the coast and no noise around. Only little point to make was we didn’t buy sauces or cooking spray when we did our shop as presumed they might have been in a cupboard but that was the only tiny snag we had all week. 110% will be booking again. Thank you so much!

- Samuel, May 2024
Hayley April 2024

“A lovely modern property in a good location.”

Absolutely loved it here and would highly recommend! Stunning views and quiet location, lovely owners and cream tea was a welcomed bonus! Thank you so much for a lovely week!

- Hayley, April 2024
Elizabeth April 2024

“Beautiful accommodation, great location with amazing views!”

Was disappointed that despite paying to have our dog join us for an additional cost, we were notified on arrival that they could not be left unattended at any time, this did mean we couldn’t go out for an hour or so for a meal or drink without the dog. This should have been more clearly communicated. The dog was not allowed upstairs, which was of course completely understandable but when the gate was left open by mistake and made the bed sheet dirty, we were unable to clean the bedding as there wasn’t the washing machine advertised. We were then billed £28 for a single bed sheet without notice. These two things contributed to a very disappointing experience in the end.

- Elizabeth, April 2024
Nigel April 2024

“Superb stay quality of fixtures and fittings very high.”

Only things we would have liked is:toilet brush,dust pan and brush for downstairs and some instructions on how best to light log burning hot tub although im sure Paul would have helped if we had asked as he was avery nice chap.

- Nigel, April 2024
Stephanie February 2024

“Really enjoyed our stay in this comfortable modern converted barn.”

The house had everything you needed, a comfortable night's sleep and enough room for a family of four to not feel cooped up. The hot tub was definitely a bonus as the kids enjoyed going in after a day out. Lovely views of the sea too!

- Stephanie, February 2024
Alison December 2023

“We stayed in Black Rock first week of December.”

Had a fantastic week the property was clean comfortable and very cosy. Views were spectacular was a delight to wake up every morning. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back.

- Alison, December 2023
Charlotte October 2023

“Lovely stay and welcoming, helpful owners.”

Clean, comfortable, furnishings, bedding etc all to high standard. Great views , quiet and relaxing but great location for exploring Cornwall. Dog friendly - he enjoyed it as much as we did.

- Charlotte, October 2023
Natalie July 2023

“What a gem of a find.”

Beautiful cottage with stunning views. Everything you could need and the hot fired hot tub really made it a special place.

- Natalie, July 2023
Irene July 2023

“Lovely cottage, beautiful view.”

After 9 hours travel having the hot tub lit ready for us to use when we arrived was great. Forgot how many hills and narrow the roads are especially when Google took us cross country without permission! Thank you for the complimentary cream tea. We visited Restomel, St Mawes and Tintagel Castles and Pastow. Fab Fantastic view from the front door.

- Irene, July 2023
Diane June 2023

“Brilliant stay lovely spacious clean cottage.”

Nice welcoming cream tea and hot tub ready to use .eden project was 20 min walk thanks to owner telling us about route .only 1 issue would like info on hot tub but we figured it out need to get some kindle to get it going big logs kept putting it out .also would be good to have a few leaflets or guest book to find out places to go and eating out .

- Diane, June 2023
Margaret June 2023

“A delightful property.”

Greeted by a Cornish cream tea and hot tub fired up. Views of the sea from the living room worth going for alone. Comfortable settees and very comfortable beds. Enclosed garden safe for dog. We had a very contented time here. And will be back!

- Margaret, June 2023
Phillip April 2023

“We really enjoyed our stay here, a lovy cream tea welcome with the hot tub lit.”

We'll situated for the Eden project and thank you Paul for the tip re visiting Eden, it saved a few pennies. We would definitely recommend this cottage.

- Phillip, April 2023
Alison March 2023

“Very spacious property.”

Extremely clean and comfortable. All furniture, appliances, crockery etc of high quality. Lovely cream tea ready for us to have at the property on arrival is a lovely touch. Enclosed back garden so the dogs were safe. Hot tub was great every night once we worked it out. Just don’t put too much wood in there or it gets too hot. Property in very quiet surroundings . 20 minute walk to the Eden project or 5 minutes in the car. If you are a runner would definitely recommend going down there to do the parkrun on Saturday morning as you get to stay in the Eden project for free and it’s so worth the visit . Would definitely recommend staying at Blackrock because of how comfortable and spacious it is and in a great location for exploring the Cornish coast

- Alison, March 2023
Keith February 2023

“Absolutely loved the cottage, everything there you need and a fantastic view across the bay from the front, Hot tub was nice to get into to warm us up after the cold walks on the beach, and the hosts were there when you needed them, will definitely be back.”

Thanks Keith & Belinda

- Keith, February 2023
Kimberley January 2023

“The property is perfect & the views are amazing.”

Paul was a great host

- Kimberley, January 2023
Katrina December 2022

“A beautiful house in a beautiful setting.”

Very clean place. We thought the scone and jam ect was a lovely touch which we fully enjoyed while there. The owners left us to enjoy our time there but was also contactable should we of needed them. We will hopefully be returning again soon as we loved it so much. We didn’t want to come home.

- Katrina, December 2022
Lynn December 2022

“We had a lovely time at the cottage.”

It was very comfortable everything that you would need was there. The owners friendly and helpful but not intrusive. Would definitely recommend. We will be back again.

- Lynn, December 2022
Kerry October 2022

“We really enjoyed our week at Black Rock cottage.”

Everything we could have needed was provided, including the ingredients for a lovely cream tea on arrival! We loved the fact that the floor was tiled downstairs which made it a lot less stressful in October with a hairy dog! The location is beautiful and you can even see the sea from the cottage due to its vantage point. A nice enclosed garden was good for the dog, and would be nice to sit out in during the summer months. Overall we would thoroughly recommend staying at Black Rock, and would happily return ourselves, thank you for making our stay so enjoyable.

- Kerry, October 2022
Eilidh September 2022

“Black Rock cottage was everything we were looking for our holiday stay.”

It was very clean, cosy and well appointed. The owner was friendly, helpful but never intrusive. The welcome cream tea was a lovely touch. The only one small thing we would have found helpful was a written set of instructions for the dishwasher, cooker and hot tub to refer to when in doubt. The owner did cover these in his 'tour' when the first members of our party arrived but in all the excitement of settling in the details were later found to have slipped away.

- Eilidh, September 2022
Debbie August 2022

“Lovely cottage in a great location allowing easy access to all areas of interest.”

The cottage is modern and well appointed and the hot tub was a lovely extra that provided many relaxing evenings. The owners gave us lots of information on how to enjoy our stay and were just a stones throw away should there be a problem, but were not intrusive at all. I would recommend this cottage and would definitely stay again. The only thing missing was the Xbox, but we were glad to not have it as a distraction and so didn't ask about it.

- Debbie, August 2022
Harry April 2022

“A lovely, light, spacious and well located property.”

The exclusive use of the wood fired hot tub is a wonderful bit of luxury at the end of a day of sightseeing. The views over the coast and sea are beautiful and you can either walk or drive to the Eden project, which is only three minutes away by car. The owners are very helpful if you ever need anything and arriving to find milk, tea and cream scones with jam for you was a really nice touch.

- Harry, April 2022
Claire November 2021

“Thankyou for a lovely stay.”

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, we had a lovely warm welcome and the cream tea is a lovely touch on arrival. The cottage was perfect for the dogs as the garden was enclosed and the flooring in cottage was easy to clean. Jane was lovely, very approachable and friendly. Will definitely recommend and hopefully be back sometime. Thank you

- Claire, November 2021
Nathan November 2021

“Need bigger TV that connects to internet to watch net flix.”

- Nathan, November 2021
Iona October 2021

“We very much enjoyed our stay here!”

With fabulous views overlooking the countryside and sea from our bedroom window, to the enclosed garden at the back making it very safe for our dogs, Black Rock was everything we needed. It was nice having our own bathrooms, the kitchen was well stocked and functional, the beds were comfortable, and for us, the cherry on the cake after a 7 hour drive was that the owners had pre-heated the hot tub for us so all we had to do was stoke the fire up a little more, and soak! The addition of milk, teabags and all the ingredients for a Cornish cream tea was a lovely touch, and we also bought a box of delicious fresh eggs. All in all, a lovely stay and would definitely recommend! :)

- Iona, October 2021
Carly May 2021

“The property is located in a great central location to access the local tourist attractions such as the Gardens of Heligan and Eden Project.”

The hosts were lovely and informative and on hand to provide extra logs for the fire and eggs when needed. The property itself was fantastic, it has a great living space and two good sized bedrooms, both with ensuite bathrooms. The kitchen had all the utensils required for a weeks stay and we enjoyed eating in as much as out. The only negative was the property needed a more thorough clean before arrival (oven and floors predominately). A hoover would have been helpful to have on hand thoroughout the stay to help with picking up sand etc when going to the beach.

- Carly, May 2021
Lieven April 2021

“Black rock was a lovely cottage!”

The hosts were very accommodating. Beautiful location. It was exactly what we needed with a toddler and a young dog.

- Lieven, April 2021
Melinda October 2020

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Black Rock, the accommodation was extremely comfortable.”

The location perfect for strolling down to the Eden Project. It's handy for the Lost Gardens of Heligan and south west path walks. We recommend the walks from Fowey to Polkerris and from Carlyon Bay to Charlestown. Our only disappointed was no logs were provided for the log burner but Tesco is just a few minutes away by car so we were able to buy logs and kindling there. The central heating was perfectly adequate, but we love a log fire. We hope to return to Black Rock next year.

- Melinda, October 2020
Anne October 2020

“Greeted by Paul on arrival we entered the cottage and were delighted at the attention to detail.”

Everything was immaculate and we settled in and lite the log burner, poured a glass of red and felt at home immediately. The cottage was spotlessly clean. The weather was a little wet so say the least but even when we weren’t out exploring the wonderful sights of the Cornish coast we quite happily settled down and stayed in. There was everything that was needed for a comfortable stay. Sadly due to Covid we were unable to access the hot tub but this is quite understandable. Thank you from Anne and Simon

- Anne, October 2020
Melvyn September 2020

“Black Rock cottage is in a fabulous location with a lovely view of St Austell bay.”

The cottage was comfortable with modern amenities. We were however, disappointed that the advertised hot tub was not available, there was no washing machine in the cottage and the laundry facility was also not available. It might be a good idea to replace the dish washer with a washing machine. Much more useful. One more thing, we were there for two weeks and the bedding was not changed. Having mentioned these things I must say that we had a fabulous holiday and would definitely come again.

- Melvyn, September 2020
Reginald September 2019

“We loved the cottage and its location.”

However, the kitchen had a complicated microwave without an instruction manual. A manual for the electric oven would also have been appreciated. We had an amusing conversation with the owners when the two elderly sofas were replaced by brand new ones just as we were leaving!

- Reginald, September 2019
Charlotte August 2019

“The cottage was really just perfect!”

Jane me Paul we’re very warm and welcoming but also not in the least bit intrusive. There was a cream tea laid out for our arrival and we felt at home right away! Bedding and towels were top quality and the beds were super comfy. We will be going back for sure

- Charlotte, August 2019
Doreen June 2019

“Overall very good but we found the sofas very uncomfortable, when the weather is bad and you are spending time indoors this becomes very important.”

- Doreen, June 2019
Edward May 2019

“This was the perfect base for our seven day visit to Cornwall, the cottage had everything we could of required and the beds were super comfy!”

- Edward, May 2019
Anthony December 2018

“Fantastic property, a perfect place to relax.”

Would highly recommend.

- Anthony, December 2018
Rebecca December 2018

“A beautiful cottage in a peaceful area, beautiful views and fabulous amenties!”

! Would definitely go back!!

- Rebecca, December 2018
Maxine October 2018

“We thought it was great but as a person of 5 feet black rock had very high hooks and hanging I simply could not reach.”

Also the sofas were very low and wide which I found difficult to use. Very comfy when on them but not good to get out of or move on. I felt like I was visiting the land of the giants .

- Maxine, October 2018
Shirley August 2018

“The cottage was lovely will be returning again next year.”

- Shirley, August 2018
J August 2018

“We had very little communication from owners of property which seemed to be only next door which adjoined the property, the small print stated there was a washing machine that we could use but nobody came to show us where this was placed , so we found a utility room in a separate outhouse with a washer in it on site so we did use it.”

We asked the daughter of the owners, I think , about using hot tub to which she rang her parents for instructions how to use it , again I thought at some point in the week they would have come to introduce themselves and answer any queries we had but saw no one. On the departure morning we left the key inside the property as we had found it on arrival , again nobody told us what to do with the keys.

- J, August 2018
Terry May 2018

“Lovely place to stay and would go back again.”

- Terry, May 2018

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double with TV and en-suite bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x twin with TV and en-suite shower room with shower, basin and WC
Ground floor open plan living room with wood burner, kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Central heating
Electric cooker with gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, on site laundering facilities, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available on request
Off road parking for three cars
Lawn garden, decked area with furniture and a wood fired hot tub
Two well-behaved pets welcome at £25 each per week
Dog towels and bowls available
Sorry, no smoking
Beach 3 miles
Shop 2 miles
Pub 1.5 miles.

The property

The sweeping view of blue horizon at St Austell Bay from this beautiful converted barn is a constant reminder that Cornwall's Riviera coastline and golden beaches are not far away.

Nestled slightly inland amidst scenic countryside on a working farm in the hamlet of Trethurgy, Black Rock combines excellent accommodation standards with a peaceful setting for a relaxing break yet is a short drive to the long sandy beaches at Pentewen, Porthpean and Par (dog-friendly) and some of the county's major tourist attractions.

Well placed for a varied holiday experience, the renowned Eden Project is within walking distance; Charlestown, famous for its collection of tall ships, is a 15 minute drive whilst the exclusive waterfront town of Fowey; the cathedral city of Truro and the charming fishing village of Mevagissey are a 30 minute drive.

Guests can end fun days on the coast with a soak in their own wood fired hot tub; a sun-downer on the sheltered decked patio or beside the warming glow of the stylish wood burner in the cooler months.

The interior has rustic appeal with an ultra-glossy kitchen and two luxurious en-suite bathrooms adding a touch of glamour. Pet owners, walkers and cyclists will discover scenic walks and cycle routes of the Clay Trails from the front door step and children will love to meet the resident chickens, ducks, geese and pigs.

It is ideal for larger groups when booked with the attached residence, Leghorn , which can accommodate four guests.

Within walking distance is the Knightor Winery & Restaurant and St Austell offers excellent wet weather alternatives including a cinema, ten pin bowling and indoor children's adventure centre.

There is ample parking and secure storage for bikes/surfboards.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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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: Two well-behaved pets welcome at £25 each per week.
Note: This Property can be booked together with Leghorn (Ref: 959565)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Had a lovely time in black rock will definitely be returning again in the ...”

“Just got back from a fabulous weeks stay in this wonderful property with views of the sea & lighthouse .”

“Just returned from staying at Black Rock, it was a perfect place to explore Cornwall.”

“The property is in a great location to get out and about.”

“Back from a lovely weeks stay.”

“Black Rock was lovely, beautiful views, enclosed private garden with log burning hot tub, large parking area.”

“The the property was ideal as a base for our holiday.”

“We had the most comfortable and relaxing week at Black Rock.”

“A great position for travelling around Cornwall to view was stunning at the front with sea views think there should be more comfortable sitting so you can enjoy, was comfortable inside but little things let it down no oven gloves !”

“11/10 rating!”

“A lovely modern property in a good location.”

“Beautiful accommodation, great location with amazing views!”

“Superb stay quality of fixtures and fittings very high.”

“Really enjoyed our stay in this comfortable modern converted barn.”

“We stayed in Black Rock first week of December.”

“Lovely stay and welcoming, helpful owners.”

“What a gem of a find.”

“Lovely cottage, beautiful view.”

“Brilliant stay lovely spacious clean cottage.”

“A delightful property.”

“We really enjoyed our stay here, a lovy cream tea welcome with the hot tub lit.”

“Very spacious property.”

“Absolutely loved the cottage, everything there you need and a fantastic view across the bay from the front, Hot tub was nice to get into to warm us up after the cold walks on the beach, and the hosts were there when you needed them, will definitely be back.”

“The property is perfect & the views are amazing.”

“A beautiful house in a beautiful setting.”

“We had a lovely time at the cottage.”

“We really enjoyed our week at Black Rock cottage.”

“Black Rock cottage was everything we were looking for our holiday stay.”

“Lovely cottage in a great location allowing easy access to all areas of interest.”

“A lovely, light, spacious and well located property.”

“Thankyou for a lovely stay.”

“Need bigger TV that connects to internet to watch net flix.”

“We very much enjoyed our stay here!”

“The property is located in a great central location to access the local tourist attractions such as the Gardens of Heligan and Eden Project.”

“Black rock was a lovely cottage!”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Black Rock, the accommodation was extremely comfortable.”

“Greeted by Paul on arrival we entered the cottage and were delighted at the attention to detail.”

“Black Rock cottage is in a fabulous location with a lovely view of St Austell bay.”

“We loved the cottage and its location.”

“The cottage was really just perfect!”

“Overall very good but we found the sofas very uncomfortable, when the weather is bad and you are spending time indoors this becomes very important.”

“This was the perfect base for our seven day visit to Cornwall, the cottage had everything we could of required and the beds were super comfy!”

“Fantastic property, a perfect place to relax.”

“A beautiful cottage in a peaceful area, beautiful views and fabulous amenties!”

“We thought it was great but as a person of 5 feet black rock had very high hooks and hanging I simply could not reach.”

“The cottage was lovely will be returning again next year.”

“Lovely place to stay and would go back again.”

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The property

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About the location

ST. AUSTELL