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Carole’s Cottage
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Charlestown Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Porthpean Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Eden Project
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Shower Room

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Carole's Cottage - Private Parking, Sea Views, Garden & Close To Harbour & Beach

*Welcome To Carole’s Cottage*

As you step through the charming entrance, you’ll feel the warmth of a bygone era embrace you. This beautifully restored 1840s, Grade II listed gem, marries timeless character with modern comforts, ensuring you have a delightful retreat whether you're here for a long weekend getaway or an extended stay. The original slate front, a rare piece of history, is a testament to the cottage's rich heritage, providing a unique snapshot of village life long ago.

The stone-built cottage boasts features including a fully equipped, farmhouse style, kitchen with four ring gas hob, double oven/grill, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge/freezer. There are two spacious reception rooms enjoying a SMART TV, feature gas fire and access to complimentary 300MB ultrafast WIFI. Upstairs there are two comfortable bedrooms (one double with sea views and one twin with village views) and a luxury fully fitted shower room. The courtyard and garden can be accessed via the traditional stable kitchen door and are completely enclosed and private. This provides the perfect place to unwind, read a book or to enjoy the Cornish summer sun with alfresco dining. Private allocated parking for two vehicles is situated directly to the front of the cottage. Should you wish to leave the car at home then Charlestown itself is well connected by public transport.

When you are ready to venture out the harbour, eateries, beaches and coastal paths are just a stone’s throw away ready and waiting to be explored. Further afield and within a short drive are some must see Cornish attractions which include the world-famous Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan amongst many others. There are also many a National Trust property in Cornwall that are always worth a visit.

We are committed to making your stay with us truly unforgettable, that's why we offer a range of thoughtful touches including an in-person welcome, complimentary goodies on arrival and even transfers to and from the railway station. We'll even arrange, if needed, transfers to and from Newquay Airport at a nominal cost, so you can focus on what really matters – making the most of your Cornish getaway.

Before booking, you are welcome to get in touch for an informal chat, so we can answer any questions you may have to ensure this is the perfect fit for your needs. We want you to feel completely at ease, knowing that you've made the right choice for your holiday.

Property manager

Carole Cleave
Premier Host

Languages

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St Austell

Located in St Austell, this cottage is near the beach. Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens and Roche Rock are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Charlestown Beach and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Travelling with kids? Consider Eden Project and Kidzworld. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Charlestown Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Porthpean Beach - 8 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lost Gardens of Heligan - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Eden Project - 12 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • St Austell Station - 8 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Austell Brewery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hicks Bar St Austell Brewery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Poltair Park Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Francines Fish - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Brit - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Carole's Cottage - Private Parking, Sea Views, Garden & Close To Harbour & Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Carole's Cottage - Private Parking, Sea Views, Garden & Close To Harbour & Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carole's Cottage - Private Parking, Sea Views, Garden & Close To Harbour & Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carole's Cottage - Private Parking, Sea Views, Garden & Close To Harbour & Beach located?

This family-friendly St Austell cottage is located by the sea, just steps away from Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre and Charlestown Beach. Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens and Duporth Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

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

Carole's cottage Charlestown

Clean,tidy,excellent shower,good bed, fully equipped kitchen.located in wonderful location onsite parking areal bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony Whitton

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

Home sweet home

Lovely welcoming cottage, great to come home too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alison P.

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

First visit to Charlestown

We spent a lovely week in Charlestown, travelling by train to St Austell and a 5 min taxi. The cottage is perfectly located for the harbour, tucked away from the crowds. Easy walks to local beaches (Duporth our favourite). Cottage was well equipped with good wifi.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Enjoyable experience

Lovely cosy cottage in great location. Had everything we needed and the little welcome gift of wine, milk, Cornish cakes and clotted cream was much appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David N.

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

Caroles Cottage

Very clean tidy property with all that you need for break away . Property in the heart of the town so once parked you are within easy walking distance of the bars and restaurants .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Hilary B.

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

Charlestown

Very well equipped, super location and charming hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise F., Bury

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

Carole’s cottage

Gorgeous cottage in the centre of Charlestown. With all the amenities to make this a home from home. A beautiful cottage in an excellent location. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

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

Charlstown break for two

A great cottage in a fabulous location. The cottage had everything we needed and a lovely suntrap little garden where we sipped our evening G and T. Goodies left in the fridge were a nice suprise (they didn,t last long!) Spotlessly clean and very comfortable . Just what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julian N.

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

Great property in a great location.

Met by hosts with a warm welcome and a cream tea which set the tone for an enjoyable stay. Great location in Charlestown just above the harbour. Enjoyed days on the shingle beach and evenings in the many hospitality outlets. Would recommend both the excellently equipped property and Charlestown as a holiday location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danny K.

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

Carole's Cottage

A lovely cottage in a good location. It has everything that you would want. Good location (although the noise from the pub kitchen wasn't ideal). Would certainly consider a return visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Joanne M.

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

Nice cottage perfect location

This is a lovely cottage in a beautiful peaceful spot. Lovely new bathroom- great shower. The garden is sunny and all the equipment you could need is provided. The owners were lovely and left a range of goodies in the fridge plus 2 bunches of fresh flowers.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

A perfect stay

We just loved this cottage. Our welcome from Carole was warms and we really appreciated the little food gifts. The location of the cottage is perfect, very near the 2 beaches and lots of cafes and restaurants. We had intended visiting lots of places but we actually stayed in Charlestown the whole week. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A unique, comfortable, well equipped cottage in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fiananda M.

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

Carole was excellent at making you feel welcome and that all your needs were met.

We found that the location within Charlestown was perfect. Far enough up to be away from the hubbub of the town and easy walking distance to everything. The cottage has been very nicely designed with modern kitchen and bathroom. Perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

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

Wow

This amazing cottage is right in the heart of the village. On arrival we were greeted with a warm smile from the owner who explained all we needed to know. We love the simple things in life like finding a pint of milk in the fridge along with a cream tea. Thank you so much Carole for helping us enjoy our holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda p.

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

Charming cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Lovely cottage, great location

8/10 Good

Dave S.

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

Cosy

The property was perfectly located in Charlestown with a nice view of the bay from the bedroom window. The mattress was rock hard and could feel some of the springs so could do with replacing. We would have preferred to have had internet, couldn’t get mobile signal in the house.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Jones

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

Very cosy, comfortable accommodation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Carole's Cottage. The cottage was very cosy, comfortable with all the facilities you would need for a self catering holiday. Location was excellent and a really good base for visiting the sites of Cornwall.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

Beautiful, peaceful cottage

Couldn't have wished for anything better. The cottage had everything you could need, well equipped kitchen even supplying tea, coffee, sugar and fresh milk, clotted cream and scones on arrival along with a bottle of wine to unwind after your journey. Everything was lovely and clean, fresh bedding and ample supply of tea, hand and bath towels. The bathroom was perfect and spacious with a big walk in shower. Carole the owner was there to greet us to make sure we were happy with everything, amazing friendly host. Fantastic location for touring. We did Penzance, St. Ives, Porth,The Eden project and more. The harbour itself is beautiful and a wonderful place to relax enjoy a meal and a drink. Only downside, we couldn't find a normal little shop that supplied everyday items and newspapers in the harbour itself, but saying that, Asda, Tesco, Morrison and Aldi are only a short drive away.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

Very clean and comfortable and everything you could want supplied

A very beautiful cottage with so much character and tastefully decorated throughout to reflect the history of the cottage and the surrounding area. A real step back in time but in a modern era. So cosy and comfortable and spotlessly clean. Parking outside property also a bonus. Lovely places to visit and plenty of places to eat with fabulous food. Carole, our host, was so accommodating and the gifts that were left were very much appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shenel B.

Lovely cottage in a superb location in Charlestown

I booked Carole’s cottage on behalf of my elderly grandparents who were travelling to Cornwall to attend my wedding. The whole process from booking to checking in was superb, Carole always responded to any email questions I had very promptly and called me on the day when the cottage was ready to hand over the keys in person. The cottage itself is very pretty with a well equipped kitchen, comfy beds and a walk in shower which was excellent for my grandparents who struggle to get in and out of a bath. There is also a parking space, which is rare in Charlestown when so close to the harbour. The whole experience was great from start to finish and I highly recommend Carole’s cottage for its charm and amazing location in Charlestown.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

A Wonderful Stay.

My husband and I stayed at Carole’s lovely cottage for a week in July. From the moment we arrived Carole and Malcolm made us feel welcome (thank you for the lifts). The cottage was perfect for our needs, very comfortable and cosy. The icing on the cake was the garden which is a sun trap at all times of the day, we loved having our breakfasts there. Charlestown was a lovely place to stay, and we found getting around on public transport a breeze once we had timetables. It has a variety of eating places, The Longstore and the Boathouse were our favourites. The harbour offers many opportunities to sit and idle away the time if that is what you want to do, and I have to say we spent quite a time watching the comings and goings in the glorious sunshine. Everyone is friendly and helpful, locals are full of chat and information. We would return to Charlestown tomorrow and would certainly stay in Carole’s cottage. Thank you so much for a great time.x
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Rebecca G.

Comfortable and well equipped cottage

Excellent accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Cosy Charlestown Cottage - a hidden gem

Carole's cottage is a very homely and cosy place to stay, it has some very special features like its stable doors. It's conveniently located near the harbour yet tucked away in a quiet spot directly behind the Shipwreck centre. We had everything we needed here, the kitchen is well stocked with utensils even including a recipe book and the back garden was a real sun trap. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. Carole is a very friendly and helpful lady who even comes out to meet you on your first day - we've never had that in a holiday cottage before and its a nice touch. Thank you very much for everything, Carole.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by Carole Cleave

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We live two miles away in St. Austell and have owned this cottage for 23 years. We rebuilt it with love and care over a long period and tried to retain all its traditional feel. One day we hope to move into it and so we did it up with that in mind rather than as a holiday let. You will find some quirky features which reflect the love we have for the cottage. Our three grown up children all live and work locally. We clean the cottage ourselves and are on hand should there be problems.

Why they chose this property

We own this pair of semi detached cottages. Originally we bought number 24, next door, on impulse after a chance viewing - we were not looking for something to buy. The quiet setting seemed just magical, even though the harbour was just a stone throw away. Guests seem to find it the same. We completely renovated the property over too many years for any economic sense. Many people return year on year. Mona Hurley lived next door in number 23 and we became great friends. She was in her late eighties and had no inside loo. In time we approached her and her landlords and managed to buy her house and on day one put a loo in the back bedroom which delighted her as she "would never need her whatnot again" Mona lived to 94 and we then started another long renovation journey. Enjoy them.

What makes this property unique

It feels just like home.

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