About this property
Kittiwake is a charming, pet-friendly cottage in Newlyn, Cornwall, offering off-road parking, an enclosed courtyard, and a furnished balcony with stunning harbour views. Set across three-storey accommodation, it suits families or friends wanting to stay close to the coast while still having room to spread out. After arriving, head inside to the kitchen/diner, a sociable hub for slow breakfasts before the day begins and long suppers after sea-sprayed afternoons. The sitting room invites everyone together for conversation, films, or a quiet pause with plans for tomorrow spread across the table. Upstairs, the bedrooms are arranged to give the house an appealing sense of shape and character, from the king-size room and bunk room to the second-floor double, where doors open onto that furnished balcony and bring the harbour into view.
Outside, the enclosed courtyard offers an easy spot for morning coffee, and with two well-behaved pets welcome, there is space for the whole household to join the adventure. From Kittiwake, Newlyn itself brings together maritime life and creativity, with Newlyn Harbour and fish market at the heart of the town and Newlyn Art Gallery adding a strong cultural thread. Nearby, Penzance is known for the art deco Jubilee Pool on the promenade and lovely views across Mount’s Bay towards St Michael’s Mount. Mousehole makes a memorable outing too, thanks to its historic harbour, narrow streets, and family-friendly sandy beach at low tide.
For another day out, St Ives pairs a celebrated seafront gallery with the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, where art and the Cornish light feel beautifully intertwined. However you spend your time in west Cornwall, Kittiwake is a fine base for shoreline walks, harbour wandering, and days shaped by the sea.
Nestled next to Penzance, and although still a quaint town in its own right, Newlyn is actually the third largest fishing port in England, and an important Port of Refuge for all seafaring craft. This Cornish town is clustered around the harbour, with its historic 800 year old quay (the Mayflower actually left for America from this quay, not Plymouth) curling around a few small boats on the western side. Famous for the Newlyn school of Art and Newlyn Copper, the Cornwall Coastal Path passes through the town, as does the level Mousehole to Marazion cycle path. An abundance of wildlife and flora can be enjoyed along both, with basking sharks, dolphins and grey seals often seen. The Cornish coast is renowned for surfing, and Penwith offers some splendid beaches on which to enjoy this sport as well as surf fishing for sea bass. Mounts Bay also offers a wealth of opportunity for watersports enthusiasts as well as giving visitors an opportunity to relax and unwind in beautiful surroundings.
Accommodation
Three-storey.
Three bedrooms: 1 x second-floor double with furnished balcony, 1 x king-size, 1 x bunk.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room
Gas central heating.
Oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Enclosed courtyard with furniture.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 1.4 miles, river 0.4 miles.
Note: Good housekeeping bond of £300.
Note: Feature fireplaces in bedrooms are not in use