About this property
Perched in the popular coastal village of Flushing, Cornwall, is this fantastic three-bedroom, mid-terrace cottage, Widgeons Keel. Enjoying a prime position just moment’s away from the coast, Penryn River and the local amenities, Widgeons Keel is a superb pet-friendly dwelling for a group or family of six, plus their furry companion. Leave your car in the off-road parking space, before unloading your bags and making your way into your new home-from-home. Be welcomed into the spacious sitting room, where you can look forward to relaxing in front of your favourite films on the TV after a day of exploring, as your pooches snuggle up in front of the crackling woodburning stove. Whip up delicious meals in the well-equipped kitchen, featuring a handy dishwasher, ready to enjoy at the dining table for six or alfresco out in the rear enclosed garden. Completing the ground floor is a cloakroom/utility for your convenience, housing a washing machine and tumble dryer, perfect for keeping your holiday wardrobe fresh! Climb the stairs up to the first floor, where you can indulge in a soothing bubble bath or refreshing hot shower, before wrapping yourself in a toasty towel, courtesy of the heated towel rail. When sleep calls, choose from three well-appointed bedrooms to catch your rest in, a super-king-size and two twins. Explore the local village, where you will find the welcoming pubs and restaurants of The Royal Standard, The Harbour House and the renowned Waterside, where you can sample the freshest seafood whilst enjoying views over Penryn River. Pack up your swimming trunks, bathing suits and towels and head straight to Flushing Beach, where you can bathe, paddle the shores and picnic, an added bonus is that the beach is dog-friendly all year round too, so your four-legged friends don’t have to miss out on the fun! Within the village you will also find a well-stocked convenience store, providing hot soup at lunchtimes and cakes and pasties and pastries, and the Flushing Sailing Club, where you can immerse yourself in local life and watch the yacht racing. Just a short drive away in Mylor Churchtown, where you can try your hand at a selection of watersports, including paddleboarding and kayaking, hire a boat for exploring the scenery along the River Falmouth, embark on a fishing trip with Cornish Fishing or indulge in a tasty meal and crisp glass of wine in the waterfront restaurant of Castaways Wine Bar. Make the drive or take a boat from Flushing Harbour over to Falmouth, where you can explore the delights of Pendennis Castle, the National Maritime Museum and a selection of beautiful beaches; there is even easy access to the scenic South West Coast Path! All this and more awaits with a stay at Widgeons Keel.
At the western end of Cornwall's coast, Flushing is a charming seaside town. Falmouth is just over the Penryn River from the settlement of Penryn, which makes it an ideal starting point for a day of coastal exploration. With the port established by the Dutch in the 18th century and the Queen Anne style mansions erected by ship captains in the past, you can expect to witness lovely and unique architecture that is suitable for seeing at any time of the year. If you're looking for something a little more upscale, you may dine at the rnli Fitzroy Barometer, which serves as a reminder of the area's maritime past.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x twin (single and single bunk) Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom/utility with basin, washing machine, tumble dryer and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Electric central heating with woodburning stove.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Enclosed rear garden with patio and furniture.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.7 miles
Reviews (11)
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Candy
Tastefully decorated so that it felt like a home rather than a rental. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
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John
Well maintained, nicely and tastefully furnished. A radio may be a good idea to install.
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Lucy
Very comfortable beds. It is probably the best equipped cottage we've stayed at in many years of visits to Cornwall. The separate loo downstairs was essential, but please can you fit a lock to avoid embarrassing moments! Homely touches were great, especially the pictures, art and local history books. The parking space is a brilliant bonus in Flushing. Even out of season the roadside parking is very busy. However, sadly we were disturbed at night with noise from the neighbours due to the thin wall between the houses upstairs (on the left as you look at the cottage). They weren't being loud, but we could hear them talking, coughing, snoring etc late at night and early morning. Not a complaint about the neighbours, just the wall. Maybe others wouldn't notice it. The garden was a damp yard area with no sun or outlook, and so we didn't use it. The upper area would be amazing if it could be restored. The notes for the cottage probably need updating as the pub is now the Harbour House which is fine dining (and excellent!), and the shop is much improved under new ownership. Adrian the property manager was helpful and responsive before/throughout our stay. Overall we had a lovely holiday and the improvement feedback is really just to make the cottage perfect! Thank you. Lucy