Double bedroom with open beams
Twin bedroom with open beams
All bed linen provided
Cosy family bathroom with shower over bath
Bathroom towels provided
Well equipped kitchen
Smeg range cooker
Dishwasher and microwave
Fridge-freezer
Dining room for four
Tea towels provided
Sofa and armchairs
37″ TV and DVD player
Free wireless broadband
Stairgates, travel cot (no linen) and high chair on request
Central heating
Additional solar water heating
Open fire in living room
Wood burner in dining room
Private courtyard garden
Garden seating and BBQ
Up to two well behaved dogs welcome
Each charged at £25.00 per week or part-week
Sorry no other pets permitted
Parking nearby (one minute walk, charges involved)
There is a returnable £200 security deposit for this property
Saturday standard changeover
Check in after 3pm
Check out before 10am
Kiln Cottage is a charming self-catering holiday cottage big enough for a family, but small enough to be cosy for a couple, with beamed ceilings, an open fire and a woodburner, a well equipped kitchen, light and airy bedrooms. It will transport you back to simpler times, whilst at the same time offering contemporary comfort and facilities.
Newlyn remains one of Cornwall’s unspoilt gems. Fishing boats come and go from the working harbour. Food lovers can choose from the day’s catch at one of our local shops, or grab a table at one of the good local restaurants. Art lovers will be spoilt for choice too, with the Newlyn Art Gallery, The Exchange, Penlee House, and lots of independent galleries nearby. This is also just 5 minutes from Mousehole, with its pretty harbour and enticing small shops and cafés. Inside the harbour is a sheltered, safe and sandy beach which families can enjoy except at the very highest of tides (it’s a bit like a smaller version of St Ives, if you are familiar with that). More great beaches are a short drive away — Marazion, Long Rock, and Porthcurno to name a few — and the whole of Penwith with St Ives and the Tate gallery, the Minack Theatre, and Land’s End on your doorstep.
Entering Kiln Cottage from the very quiet side street, you will find a welcoming dining room with a wood-burner, opening through into a cosy living area with a romantic open fireplace, comfortable settee and flat screen TV/DVD. Beyond is the well equipped cook’s kitchen which overlooks the private courtyard garden. Upstairs via the original cottage staircase two bedrooms beckon with open beams and pine floors. One is a double with sea glimpses and the other a twin. The pretty traditional bathroom has a shower over the bath.
Kiln Cottage’s courtyard garden is sheltered and secluded, so if you don’t fancy going out you can enjoy your own crab salad and a glass of chilled pinot noir under the gently swaying parasol of your very own giant avocado tree! But it’s the village of Newlyn that’s the real setting. Tucked into the sheltered western shore of Mount’s Bay between Penzance and Mousehole (pictured above), Newlyn looks over the sea towards Marazion, the famously inspiring St Michael’s Mount, and beyond to the Lizard peninsula.
Kiln Cottage is owned, and has been lovingly restored, by a local traditional boat-builder. He’s a real craftsman, and we love the little details like the stained glass window on the stairs, the paintings by local artists, and the reclaimed slate paving around the garden bench. We think Newlyn is really under-rated — it has some of the features of St Ives (harbour, tiny alleyways and little independent shops) but without being so ‘touristy’ — and it’s very handy for lovely Mousehole, whilst offering far better value accommodation. You have real choices here — spend the a day in Mousehole messing about on the little beach, grabbing lunch at The Old Coastguard or a refresher in The Ship Inn — heading for the two miles of sand between Long Rock and Marazion and perhaps walking over to St Michael’s Mount as the tide falls — or hanging out in Newlyn itself, watching the boats come in, and buying day-fresh crab from a local shop. So whether beaches, food or art, is your thing, we think Kiln Cottage is the perfect retreat.
The small village of Newlyn in West Cornwall is particularly well known for two, very different occupations – fishing and art. Its busy harbour and large fish market has made it the heart of the Cornish fishing industry, and it is home to the largest fishing boat fleet in the South of England. Alongside this bustling port you can easily see the influences of the creative movement of Newlyn School, founded by several local artists, it can still be seen in the village today. Although small, Newlyn is a great base for exploring the surrounding area of St Ives, Penzance and Land’s End, and is still relatively undiscovered by holidaymakers.
Newlyn boasts 5 different eateries, ranging from trendy and tasty restaurants to authentic Cornish seaside pubs – quite a few given the size of the village. For more variety of course, both St Ives and Penzance offer a wide selection of cafes, pubs and restaurants, while the next village over — Mousehole — is home to one of the best restaurants in West Cornwall, The Old Coastguard. With all of this, plus supermarkets just a short drive away and convenience stores in the village, Newlyn may be small but it has all the amenities you could want for a Cornish seaside break.
Aside from conveniences, Newlyn and the surrounding area is host to several of Cornwall’s most impressive sights. The small village is situated on Mounts Bay, the largest bay in Cornwall, stretching a total of 42 miles along the sheltered South coast, and is just a short drive from the long stretch of beach in Marazion, which sits at the bottom of the impressive St Michaels Mount. Catch the tide right and stroll or take a boat across the causeway to hear the story of the giant that lived there, or wander through the stunning National Trust gardens.
Newlyn’s surrounding area boasts many other brilliant beaches aside from Mounts Bay, and if you travel 20-30 minutes over to the North coast you can head to the vast sands of Godrevy and Gwithian or explore the beautiful coves of St Ives. You are also just a short car journey away from Porthcurno beach, one which is frequently referred to as one of the most beautiful beaches in Cornwall!
Just under 20 miles west lies the most westerly point of the UK – Land’s End. Take in breath-taking views, visit the iconic signpost, and discover the history of the edge of the UK. Of course there are great walks along this section of the coastal path, and you can cross from the south to the north coast relatively easily, tracing the Cornish peninsula. Almost directly opposite Newlyn is St. Ives, which is a hugely popular destination for tourists and it’s not hard to see why. With picture perfect beaches, art galleries and boutique shops, St. Ives is perfect for a day trip of exploring. You can drive there in about 20 minutes, but if you’re visiting during peak season it’s easier to get the train from Penzance (which is a truly beautiful journey).
This village is the epitome of Cornish life, and despite its bustling harbour, Newlyn is the perfect village to relax and immerse yourself in a totally different world. With massive stretches of golden sands in every direction, and plenty of things to keep you busy during the greyer days, what more could you want for a holiday?
Newquay Airport is 44 miles from Kiln Cottage. You can fly to Newquay from London Gatwick, Manchester and the Isles of Scilly all year round with summer flights to and from London Stansted, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Birmingham International, Doncaster Sheffield, Newcastle, Belfast City, Dublin and Düsseldorf. Airlines include Flybe, Aer Lingus, Skybus and Eurowings.
Tucked away but still overlooking Newlyn Harbour, Kiln Cottage is just over a mile away from Penzance. Driving time from London is five and a half hours in normal traffic while Exeter is just over two hours away on the A30. We’ll send you detailed route information before your departure.
Kiln Cottage is just over one mile from the nearest mainline station at Penzance. Regular and convenient services run from all over the UK.
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We did enjoy very much this cosy cottage. When we arrived a nice bottle of wine was waiting for us and a whole bread was there for the next morning. The cottage is furnished very originally with nice paintings on the walls, cosy furniture and nice little details. The kitchen is very well equipped — I could find everything. We did a lot of walking and our dog found her place in the house immediately. This part of Cornwall is great — so different to the Netherlands! We hope coming again!
We have had a lovely relaxing time at Kiln Cottage. Very quiet and homely. Bread and wine and flowers are lovely touch.
Thank you for such a lovely cottage, we have had a great week. We enjoyed lighting the fire most evenings.
We had a great stay at Kiln Cottage - great location and comfortable cottage. We enjoyed the craftsmanship design of the cottage (we are architects) and the beautiful patio.
Had a fantastic week at Kiln Cottage – welcoming and full of charm. Newlyn – a working fishing port so great for fresh fish and seafood. Made use of the easy access, and travelled to St Ives, Marazion, St Just…
We have had a lovely week in Cornwall and appreciated coming home to Kiln Cottage every evening. The weather has been great as has the surfing at Gwithian Surf School everyday - friendly and patient. We loved visiting Mousehole, Carbis Bay and Lamorna Cove. St Ives has great beaches. Thank you for sharing your lovely home.
We found Kiln Cottage a lovely place to stay, really appreciated the welcome items and the character of the house. Our entire holiday was spent in the very west, no need to go far when there is so much beautiful scenery and things to o from Penzance, St Ives and westward.
We felt instantly at home in this beautiful cottage and we really appreciated the welcome gifts. We were blessed with fabulous weather most of the week, so got to experience some of the beaches. Sennen Cove was the family favourite, with a cafe and toilets, lifeguards, small waves, rock pools, all family friendly but get there early! A wonderful holiday, hope to be back.
A great place to be based for daily trips into the West Country. We appreciated the advice from previous guests and enjoyed Porthcurno Cove and Sennen Cove. We will miss Cornwall.
We have enjoyed our stay in Kiln Cottage. We found I cosy and loved the design. Thank you for the welcome gifts. We cooked here every evening and made good use of the lovely range cooker.
Loved it here! What a beautiful cottage.
We have enjoyed our stay in Kiln Cottage. We found it cosy and loved the design. Thank you for the welcome gifts of bread, milk, wine and flowers. We cooked here every evening so made good use of the range cooker.
We had a beautiful stay in Cornwall and instantly fell in love with this wonderful cottage. It was our first stay together in Britain and we enjoyed everything. The people were so kind and friendly. Thanks so much!
Had a fab stay in Newlyn! made our usual trip to Jelbert's for ice cream and fished from the harbour wall at dusk. Our favourite beach is Sennen, where we had some great surfing, body boarding and weather! Also had a go at jumping off the harbour wall in the evening. Went to Porthcurno on our last day and were pleasantly surprised to see dolphins in the bay! really enjoyed the cottage, particularly the kitchen and living room.
We had a beautiful stay in Cornwall and instantly fell in love with this wonderful cottage. It was our first stay together in Britain and we enjoyed everything – the people were so kindly and friendly, the exciting places to visit, the beaches, the food… we loved going back in the evening and feeling at home.
A lovely bolt hole and blessed by fantastic weather, we had a lovely week exploring the area.
We had an amazing here at Kiln Cottage. We love the cottage and everything in it. The children love having their own stairs and also the secret door to the studio. We all enjoyed the Eden Project. Thanks so much!
The four of us had a lovely break in the cottage in Newlyn. Everything was great and we had the summer for good weather. Our best bits were evening walks around the harbour.
We had a mixed week on account of the weather, but despite that we did manage a good number of beaches and coastal paths. Love the area, like Newlyn a proper working town. Kiln Cottage was a bonus given that we spent more time indoors than we would have wanted. The facilities especially in the kitchen were wonderful.
