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Accommodation
A little piece of heaven . . . That’s how the local postman has described the Vellan Dreath Valley, a lovely and hidden corner of Cornwall overlooking the wide sweep of Whitesand Bay. In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – a haven for botanists and wildlife enthusiasts – these delightful holiday cottages are set in a privately owned, unspoilt 8-acre valley, bordered by a stream, and offer spectacular panoramic sea views all year round. Converted with flair and imagination to the same high standards of comfort, each of these cottages enjoys its own personal garden. Their quiet and magical settings are only accessible on foot down the sandy beach path from Sunny Corner Lane.
The local inn and the attractive little fishing harbour of Sennen Cove are only 10 minutes’ walk across the vast expanse of the sandy Blue Flag beach, which is perfect for water sports and famous for surfing. If you are lucky, you may see dolphins, spot the odd seal or basking shark. Rock climbing is popular on the cliffs and headlands, and this is superb walking country. Dogs are permitted on the sand dunes and neighbouring Gwenver beach, with restricted access during summer at Whitesands Bay beach. Land’s End is only about a mile further along the glorious coastal footpath, while in the opposite direction the path leads to the dramatic scenery of Cape Cornwall. All around this coast are countless pretty and secluded coves to explore. Inland, this wild and unspoilt corner of Cornwall, is dotted with prehistoric relics.
The little fishing village of Newlyn and picturesque Mousehole harbour, both popular subjects for artists, are 8 miles away. At Porthcurno (4 miles), is the open-air Minack theatre, in a spectacular setting on the cliff top with the sea and setting sun as its backdrop. A short drive away is St Ives, long popular as an artists’ colony, with its pretty stone cottages and narrow cobbled lanes through which to wander. There are many galleries, including St Ive’s Tate Gallery. The town of Penzance (8 miles) has a wealth of amenities for visitors, including museums, cinema, golf, tennis and riding, as well as many good shops and restaurants. In the summer months, day trips by ferry, plane or helicopter are available to the romantic Isles of Scilly. Shops ½ mile.
South facing, this former net loft is snugly set in the dunes, only 300 yards from the beach and has its own sun-trap garden bordered by a stream. Exposed beams and granite walls grant it immense character and charm. First floor: Light living/dining room with sea view from the window seat. Fitted pine kitchen area with hob and m/wave/convection oven. Stripped pine floor with rugs and open-plan pine stairs to ground floor: Shower room and toilet. Pretty double bedroom with antique brass and iron bed and rugs on slate floor. Stable door leads from bedroom to garden with sea view. All rooms are attractively furnished in cottage style.
Location
Vellan Dreath Valley - Castaways is situated at Whitesand Bay, Sennenin Cornwall. A map is below but if you are travelling by car the all important Sat Nav settings are: Lattitude 50.08333, Longitude -5.683333 or postcode .
Vellan Dreath Valley - Castaways accommodation summary
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Activities close by
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Sea |
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| Fishing |
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Close to a Pub |
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Map view of Vellan Dreath Valley - Castaways
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