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This little gem nestles in a peaceful valley between St Ives and Penzance

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Nancledra, England
  • St Ives Harbour
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Porthminster Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Carbis Bay Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

This little gem nestles in a peaceful valley between St Ives and Penzance

Peace and plenty are assured in the private garden of your converted 18th Century stable retreat. A short drive, through lush lanes and past flower-filled hedges, will take you to picturesque St Ives with its plethora of restaurants, galleries and cobbled streets.

The beaches in this area are stunning, mostly white sands and clear blue seas; and if you are searching for hidden coves, there are many waiting to be discovered. Walks are abundant, be it across the moors or along the Tinner's Way to the coastal path, and your pooch can come too.
Set within an enclosed private garden with a bench, gas barbecue and table and chairs, in the grounds of the owners' home, Smithy's Stable is perfect for two. The open plan living area is warmed by a roaring wood-burner and boasts an en suite bedroom, which is home to a double bed and separated from the living space by open paneling.
Smithy's Stable has been decorated with style and flair. Exposed granite walls, slate and solid oak floors and a small but well-equipped kitchen area, with a two ring gas hob and mini oven, complete the cozy charm and character of this converted stable. The quintessential romantic retreat for your Cornish holiday.
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Property manager

Mark & Margaret Taylor
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Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Penzance

Located in Penzance, this holiday home is in a rural area. St. Michael's Mount and Chysauster Ancient Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Marazion Marsh. National Dahlia Collection and St Ives Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Nancledra, England

What's nearby

  • St Ives Harbour - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 16 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 17 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 19 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Hayle Station - 10 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sharkys Fish & Chips - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪St.Ives Brewery - the Brewhouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Engine Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Hain Line - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This little gem nestles in a peaceful valley between St Ives and Penzance pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at This little gem nestles in a peaceful valley between St Ives and Penzance?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This little gem nestles in a peaceful valley between St Ives and Penzance?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is This little gem nestles in a peaceful valley between St Ives and Penzance located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 6 mi (10 km) of Leach Pottery Museum and Tremenheere Sculpture Garden. National Dahlia Collection and Chysauster Ancient Village are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 46 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

Excellent, clean, comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

jurrien v.

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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

Amazing place so quiet and peaceful. Not far from the beach and restaurants. Hosts are great would highly recommend 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy, clean, well-equipped and very welcoming. ☺️

A lovely, cosy (converted stable, I think?🤔). So welcoming and friendly. Nicely decorated, lovely log-burner and very comfy bed, with great shower. Owners left me a chocolate Easter bunny, a welcome card and primroses. Thank you 🙏 for a lovely, comfy stay. Make sure you get good directions, as down some Cornish country lanes (will need a car), but only 7-min drive to St Ives, and similar to Penzance, so great location. Owners very helpful in all respects, highly recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming, characterful property

We had a lovely stay (1 week) over the new year. Great location, well equipped, nicely presented, and very amenable hosts. Would happily return. Make sure you read the property guide, as it has some great tips on places to go and things to see.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and Cosy

We spent 5 nights over the Christmas break at Smithy's Stables whilst visiting family who live locally. Communication with the owner before hand was great, Mark's directions where detailed and lead us straight to the property, although we did get lost the following day in the dark. The place was cosy and warm with the wood burner and bathroom radiator. The accommodation is well equipped clean. There is a lot of attention to detail in the decor. The kitchen area contained everything we needed. The bed was so comfortable, we slept extremely well. The little welcome gift was a nice touch and much appreciated. Mark was friendly and knowledgeable about the local area. We did a nice walk from the cottage when the rain stopped. I'm sure we will stay again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

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Smithy’s Stable

Fabulous stay at Smithy’s stable. Ideally located to explore Cornwall.Very peaceful retreat. Hosts greeted us with a creamed tea which was much appreciated and some lovely home grown tomatoes. Would highly recommend. Smithy’s stable is so quaint and set in lovely gardens. Would definitely like to come back again one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing find

An absolute gem of a holiday home, owners were so welcoming with lovely home made cream tea on arrival, set In amazing grounds with your own little private cottage garden, great to sit and chill with a glass of wine and a book. Easy drive to St Ives and other lovely areas and some great pubs nearby for a lovely evening meal
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R., Swansea

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Anniversary holiday

Anniversary holiday, loved it
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Cornish haven

Beautifully presented cottage in a peaceful, rural setting. Perfectly located to travel to nearby St. Ives, Penzance, Mousehill, Porthleven, etc. Extremely comfortable bed, woke up refreshed every morning 😃. Lovely warm welcome by the hosts, along with Rosie the dog and gorgeous fluffy cats 😊. And thank you for the delicious cream tea on arrival!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

valerie t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in beautiful gardens

Lovely cottage with great homely decor that had everything we needed, . Loved the beautiful wild garden and tranquillity and it was in a perfect location for Penzance and St Ives just a few miles away. Hosts Mark and Margaret were very friendly and accommodating. Would definately go again..
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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Beautiful

This property is a place of extreme beauty and tranquility. The welcome was so warm that we did not feel like strangers on holiday but rather like visiting family friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loveday M.

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Amazing stay away

Great little cottage, with great hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

MIKE P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage

The property was very pretty & attractive, it was located in a beautiful garden which was surrounded by wild woodland, with a babbling brook close by. The owners were very friendly & helpful & made our stay very enjoyable indeed, we would thoroughly recommend it ! !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Smithie - Ludgvan

A beautiful little cottage in idyllic surroundings. Very peaceful and quiet. Ideally located to get to Penzance and St Ives. Very helpful bit not intrusive hosts. We had a great vacation and the weather was perfect - most of the time
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tarnya S.

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Beautiful cottage in an idyllic location

We loved our stay here, the cottage and grounds are beautiful, location perfect for exploring Cornwall and the hosts were amazing! The cottage is even more stunning in real life than the photographs. Thank you for a wonderful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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Brilliant holiday

We had the best time here, it was perfect location for everything we wanted to see, the cottage was cosy and clean and had everything we needed, Mark and Margaret we’re fab hosts who we’re very welcoming and even left us a cream tea on arrival which was a lovely touch, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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Magical

Absolutely beautiful hidden cottage, it felt like hiding at the end of the world. Mark and Margaret were so kind and friendly, gorgeous cream tea left to welcome us and a basket full of wood. Wished we could have stayed longer, it really is an amazing base for the whole peninsula.

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA K.

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Perfect getaway cottage

The house was just amazing. Very clean, very well equipped and beautiful. The little garden in the front is great for breakfast under the sun. Mark and Margaret were so lovely and generous and guided us through the area with helpful advice. Nothing more to ask!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wiliam H.

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Comfortable Hideaway

Just what we hoped for.....comfortable, easy, peaceful with excellent hosts on hand if needed. Would love to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor D.

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Lovely cottage close to st ives and Penzance

Owners very friendly and helpful , would highly recommend .

10/10 Excellent

Mia K.

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Amazing stay

Beautiful property, amazing surroundings and helpful and lovely hosts - we had a wonderful stay and we’d be happy to return in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicola R.

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Idyllic

Beautiful setting. Friendly, helpful hosts. Loved my stay.

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

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Perfect little getaway

Me and my partner wanted to get out of London for a quiet, relaxing break and this place deliverd our wishes. Mark and Margaret were wonderful hosts, very helpful and also gave us the space we needed to relax and enjoy the beautiful settings that surrounded us. We would definitely stay here again and have already recommended to family and friends.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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New Year’s Eve stay

We stayed at Smithys stable over the new year period. Mark was fantastic even when I got the dates mixed up and arrived a day early! Mark allowed us to check in a day early, and the place was great. Due to the time of year it was cold but Mark supplied plenty of wood for the log burner and the stable was lovely and warm. Mark allowed us to bring our dog with us - it was perfect as the property has a small closed off garden Bella could explore without being able to escape into the main grounds. The only slight moan was the WiFi - even with the latest iPhones we struggled to connect. There is no phone service in the stable. So in that respect you feel a little cut off but that can be a plus for many people! We’d definitely recommend this property. Mark and his family were great.

About the host

Hosted by Mark & Margaret Taylor

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Having live in this part of Cornwall for around 15 years. Its quiet, relaxing and. We have the best air quality in the UK. Take walks on The Moors. Visit Poldark's end is just 15 miles away. Lizard point around 25 miles. St Ives and Penzance 3-4 miles. Enjoy cream teas, fish and chips followed by some of the best ales in the country.

Why they chose this property

You will know when you arrive. !!

What makes this property unique

Very quiet( No Neighbours) We have dark skies(Very little light pollution). enjoy star gazing on a clear night. Superb sunrise and sunsets.

Languages:

English

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