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Tewennow Cottage - Cornish for Sand Dune

From £514

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  • Property code: 896
  • Preferred changeover day: Saturday
  • Check in: 4pm
  • Check out: 10am
  • Bathrooms
  • Near beach
  • Central heating
  • Parking (see description for details)
  • Dishwasher
  • Garden or outside space
  • Nearby pub or restaurant
  • Real fire
  • Nearby shop
  • Short breaks available
  • Tumble dryer
  • Village
  • Washing machine
  • WiFi

Tucked away down a country lane on the outskirts of Cubert Village, near Crantock is Tewennow Cottage (Cornish for sand dunes), a fabulous holiday cottage for two. 

The cottage has been beautifully presented for holiday letting and is a clever mix of old meets new with some lovely personal touches added by the owners. 

If you are looking for a romantic break away or just a chance to getaway, unwind and recharge the batteries then Tewennow Cottage is for you!

The wonderful golden beach and impressive towering sand dunes at Holywell Bay are within a mile's walk from the cottage or less than a five-minute drive by car.  There is a National Trust car park in Holywell Bay for the beach with the Gulls Rock Bar and Coffee House opposite. The rather lovely Treguth Inn with its thatched roof is on the Holywell Road heading down from Cubert towards the beach in Holywell.

In Cubert itself (which is just half a mile from Tewennow Cottage) is a convenience store with post office, fish and chip shop and terrific bakery with café serving homemade cakes, biscuits, pasties, savoury snacks and drinks……..well worth a few visits during your stay!

Just on the edge of Cubert village you will find the hugely popular Smugglers Den Inn serving lunches and evening meals throughout the week and a pretty good carvery on a Sunday too. Even though the Smugglers has masses of space inside and out, it can get busy during the peak season so booking in advance is highly recommended.

The neighbouring village of Crantock boasts a lovely beach and selection of good pubs and is again well worth a visit. Crantock is just 2 miles away. 

A little further along heading northwards is Newquay and of course its many splendid beaches including the world famous Fistral beach.  You will arrive in Newquay at the Trenance garden and boating lake end with Zoo and Leisure World nearby.

Southwards from Cubert in just 7 miles, you will discover Perranporth with its huge beach and numerous beachside eateries, pubs and cafes.

Entrance into living and dining room

Accessed via a handy front porch you enter the charming living room with original low beams, comfy easy seating, SMART television and dining table and chairs.  A gorgeous fireplace takes centre stage with a lovely wood burner making the whole cottage feel warm and cosy. 

Kitchen

Off the living room is the small but perfectly formed kitchen.  Kitchen appliances include electric cooker with hob, microwave, slimline dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer.

Stairs

An enclosed light and bright white wooden staircase with handrail leads up to the first floor.

Bedroom

Tastefully decorated and furnished bedroom with king size bed. Original stripped wooden flooring blends beautifully with the white painted stone and woodwork.

En-suite

Off the bedroom is the en-suite WC comprising of an adorable feature bath tub, separate shower cubicle with mixer shower, wash basin and heated towel rail.

Heating

Via underfloor heating to the ground floor and electric radiators to the first floor bedroom and bathroom

General

Tewennow is a traditional Cornish cottage retaining all the characteristics you would expect, with cosy and comfortable rooms, low beams and doorways.

Outside there is a bench to the front and a small private patio to the rear with furniture.

For those looking for a more peaceful break by the sea, a holiday in Cubert should be on your radar. This slightly inland little village is full of character and history, with far-reaching views of the cliff tops, beaches and countryside sprawling out in dramatic splendour.

The village gets its name from St Cubert who, in the 700’s, arrived from Wales to convert the locals to Christianity. Today this thriving village is home to a mix of ancient cobb cottages and housing styles throughout the following centuries. At the heart of Cubert is the 14th century spired church of St Cubert. The once wooden structure used by St Cubert was replaced by a stone building, erected by the Normans in the 11th Century, which was embellished and extended over the next 600-700 years. It’s a really pretty church and well worth a visit.

While on holiday in Cubert, enjoy a meal or two at the local eateries and for supplies, Cubert has a well-stocked village store and post office which sell home-made pasties, as well as a café, bakery and a superb fish and chip shop. More shops and eateries can be found at nearby Newquay, which is just three miles away.

It’s a quick zip in the car or leisurely half hour walk to the stunning beach at Holywell Bay for swimming and surfing. Holidays in Cubert are perfect for exploring all the beautiful beaches close by, such as Crantock, West Pentire and the year-round dog-friendly beach of Porth Joke.

Head out with a bucket and spade for building sandcastles and take some jelly shoes for scrambling over the rocks to rock pools for hours of fish and marine critter discovery. It’s easy to find a little cove for peace and quiet with a good book. For families with youngsters in tow, they’ll happily spend hours rolling down the dunes. Finish the day with an ice cream or maybe a yummy Cornish cream tea before returning to your cottage with sea-salty hair and lots of happy memories.

For non-beach days there are plenty of attractions close by, quaint Cornish villages and tiny fishing ports to explore. Holidays in Cubert are meant to be taken at a leisurely pace, and there’s no better way to relax and enjoy the fresh coastal air and countryside than to don your walking boots. Head out on one of the many local walks which pass through open grassland, dunes past the Atlantic Ocean and golden coves with jagged cliffs forming an impenetrable fortress. 

Outside your door is 600 acres of Cubert Common, owned by the National Trust and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Take gentle jaunts along the well-trodden paths where wildflowers grow alongside vibrant wildlife. In late June head out to West Pentire and soak up views of fields strewn with blooms and dazzling red poppies.

Choose Cubert for a blissful break in Cornwall close to stunningly beautiful beaches, dramatic coastline and countryside rambles.

There is private parking for one car.

- Sorry, this property does not accept pets

- This property accommodates a maximum of 2 people. 

 

 


Smugglers Den, Cubert
(Less than a mile)

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Amazing food and lovely pub

November 2023


Lovely pub great to sit on patio in the summer and by the fire in winter. Lovely open fire with no dogs area. Great Sunday lunches.

January 2022


Gull Rocks Bar and Coffee House
(Less than a mile)

Beachside bar and coffee house in Holywell Bay.  This beach has connections to the popular television series Poldark and more recently to the Game of Thrones prequel - House of the Dragon

Gullrocks Bar - Holywell Bay, Cornwall (T: 01637 830205)

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Treguth Inn
(Less than a mile)

One of Cornwall's oldest pubs serving great food and a short walk to the beach. Ample on site parking.

The Treguth Inn - Holywell Road, Holywell, Cornwall  (T:01637 830248)

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C-Bay Bar and Bistro
(2 miles)

For breakfast, lunch or dinner with a beautiful view, head to C-Bay Bar and Bistro, which overlooks Crantock's golden sandy beach. C-Bay serves everything from home baked cakes and Cornish cream teas, to a bistro evening menu packed with local, seasonal produce and locally-caught fish. As well as the C-Bay restaurant and the bar lounge, you can choose to eat out on the huge sun terrace or garden to soak up the sun and marvel at the view. Dogs are welcome at C-Bay too.

C-Bay Bar & Bistro, West Pentire, Crantock, TR8 5SE (T: 01637 830229)

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Bowgie Inn
(2 miles)

Set on West Pentire headland, The Bowgie Inn is one of Cornwall's most-loved pubs, with stunning panoramic views of Crantock beach and the Gannel estuary. Whether dining in or soaking up the sun in the pub garden, the views here are breath taking. Enjoy hot drinks and homemade cakes or light bites to warm up post-surf, tuck into the daily specials which champion Cornish produce, or book a table for Sunday lunch by the beach. Due to its popularity, booking is highly recommended. The Bowgie Inn has designed areas for families, while dogs are welcome outside only.

The Bowgie Inn, Crantock, TR8 5SE (T: 01637 830363)

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Holywell Bay Golf
(Less than a mile)

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Holywell Bay Golf offers something for all levels and abilities, with two 18-hole course and a16-hole mini golf course. The courses offer beautiful coastal views and first class fairways, with a laid back atmosphere - there's no dress code here. The club's PFA professional golfer is available for one-on-one lessons or group activities, and there's a great bar and restaurant on site serving refreshments and food, with both cosy fires and sun terraces.

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A great pitch and putt course. Been there so many times!! Staff can be a bit ‘off’ sometimes but the views are beautiful.

January 2022


Perranporth Golf Club
(3 miles)

With a combination of spectacular coastal views and a challenging links course designed by James Braid, it's no wonder Perranporth Golf Club is one of Britain's top 100 links courses. Visitors are welcome 7 days a week, who will find plenty of expert help and golf club hire in the golf shop. There's also a bar and restaurant in the clubhouse where you can refuel after a round. The clubhouse bar has beautiful views of both the course, and the coast beyond.

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Excellent Garden centre. Very well stocked with very healthy plants. Good reductions on the October prices. Many plants were Buy one get one Free

October 2023


Newquay Riding Stables
(4 miles)
Offering lessons for anyone aged four years and upwards, ‘own a pony’ mornings, a Sunday morning horse club in the summer, pony trekking, hack riding, scenic beach and coastal rides, pub rides for experienced riders, and even hen and stag parties, Newquay Riding Stables at Trenance Stables is a complete horse riding experience in Cornwall. Prices start at £10 for half-hour lessons, and if you happen to be visiting the area with your own horse in tow they have facilities including a menage and jumps that you can pay to use.

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Newquay Golf Club
(4 miles)

This picturesque, Harry Colt designed, 18 hole course if found in the heart of Newquay over looking Fistral Beach, and is a wonderful introduction to Links Golf for everyone from beginners to experienced golfers. 

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Holywell Bay Beach
(2 miles)

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The archetypal north Cornish beach, Holywell Bay has a wide sweep of golden sand, great surf conditions and sprawling sand dunes. Stretching for a mile at low tide, there's loads of space for everyone, no matter what your ideal beach day looks like. Young families will love building sandcastles, exploring rockpools and playing in the shallow streams, surfers and bodyboarders will enjoy the consitent Atlantic swell and peace-seekers can find a quiet spot amongst the dunes to sit and read, dry off after sea swims or watch the sunset. There's also a magical cave to expore at low tide, filled with stalagmites. During the summer season, the National Trust-owned beach is covered by lifeguards, dogs are welcome all year round, and there's parking and facilities around a 5-minute walk away in Holywell village.

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Lovely walk to this beautiful bay. Surf board and wetsuit hire available. As a swimmer the waves were exhilarating without there being too many bodyboarders to swim safely as in some other bays. 10min walk to toilet.

September 2023


Polly Joke Beach
(2 miles)

Sheltered by Pentire Point and sandwiched between the busier beaches of Holywell Bay and Crantock beach, Porth Joke - or Polly Joke to locals - is a stunning, secluded cove. Totally unspoilt, there's a narrow sweep of fine sand and beautiful clear waters. A 15-minute walk from the nearest car park at West Pentire or Cubert Common, it's worth the effort for the peace and serenity. Like its neighbours, Polly Joke is great for swimming, bodyboarding and surfing, but beware that there's no lifeguard cover, nor facilities, so make sure to pack a picnic. At low tide, rockpools and caves are revealed, which are great fun to explore, while during the late spring and early summer, the surrounding headlands bloom with wildflowers. Porth Joke allows dogs throughout the year. 

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Crantock Beach
(3 miles)

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Crantock beach is a beautiful expanse of soft golden sand backed by grassy dunes on the western shore of the Gannel estuary. Owned and tended to by the National Trust, there's a car park, toilets and cafe nearby, making this a popular spot for families. Not only great for sandcastle-building and sunbathing, Crantock is popular for surfing and bodyboarding, with boards and canoes available to hire from the beach, and lifeguard cover throughout the summer season. On calm days, the turquoise seas are also well worth exploring armed with snorkel and flippers. The South West Coast Path backs the beach, leading to the famous poppy fields of Pentire Point and the secluded Polly Joke cove. Crantock is also dog-friendly all year round.

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lovely beach, absolutely huge. very windy but the dogs loved it.

January 2024


Stunning beach and the sunsets are gorgeous. It takes our breath away!

June 2022


Lovely beach,perfect for long walks..only a short walk from out cottage..

April 2022


An enormous beautiful beach that is dog friendly. Waves are amazing so body boarding is great fun. Sand dunes beautiful. Great surf school in national trust car park.

January 2022


Perranporth Beach
(3 miles)

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Perranporth is a huge golden sandy beach loved for its surf conditions, towering sand dunes and beachside facilities. At low tide, Perranporth and Penhale join together to form a 3-mile stretch of sand, so there’s plenty of space for everyone here. Young families love the accessibility of the town-side beach, where there are rock pools to explore, streams to paddle in and cafes nearby for ice creams and pasties. Those seeking more space can wander towards Penhale and find a secluded spot in the sand or on the dunes. The sea is always peppered with surfers and body boarders, with lifeguards on duty from Easter until the end of October. For those who prefer a calmer sea swim, there’s a bathing pool, Chapel Rock, hidden amongst the rocks and revealed at low tide. Dogs are welcome on the beach throughout the year, however during the summer holidays, they must be kept on leads from 9am - 5pm. As the sun sets over the sea, visitors flock to The Watering Hole, a pub set right on the sand, for cold drinks and good food.

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Fantastic Beach ,let down by thoughtless people with dogs running wild

September 2023


Lovely clean beach.

July 2023


Beautiful beach with amenities actually on the beach, which was very clean.

July 2022


Fistral Beach
(3 miles)

Possibly Cornwall’s most famous surfing beach, there’s masses to do here in and out of the water.  Surfer’s and spectators alike can enjoy the location all year round on both beautifully calm and adrenaline filled days where Cornwall’s big wave the Cribbar is being surfed by the hardiest of surfers. The International Surfing Centre overlooks the beach and houses a variety of bars, restaurants, shops and surf hire; surf lessons are available through Fistral Beach Surf School, and the beach hosts a range of events throughout the year including Boardmasters in August. 

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August 2023

Very much. Excellent property and location. Excellent hosts. No complaints.


May 2023

Thank you for the chance to share your lovely cottage and the warm welcome you gave us. We have been very comfortable in the cottage and thank you for the cream tea and bubbles. We will see you again one day. xx


April 2023

Thank you for such a wonderful week. The cottage is the best we've ever stayed in! We've had such a relaxing week, it has been good for the soul! An amazing cottage and hosts. Thank you x


April 2023

Our week long stay at Tewennow Cottage was perfect. Located in beautiful rural surroundings, it was an ideal spot close to so many key places to visit. The Smugglers Den Inn, a 16th century pub, served great food and is easily accessed via a public footpath only a 20 minute walk away. Fish n chips from the local village is a must with a convenience store and post office situated right next door. Holywell beach is a hidden gem only 15 minute walk away with the amazing sand dunes and Atlantic ocean all on your doorstep. It is definitely worth visiting Newquay, only a couple of miles away and its famous Fistral beach and Tehidy National Park, St Michael's Mount, St Ives, St Agnes, Falmouth and Tintagel Castle all under an hour's drive. The cottage itself was absolutely beautiful, a luxurious romantic setting for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle. The owners Debbie and Lloyd could not have made us more welcome. We were greeted with a bottle of wine, fresh scones with jam and clotted cream and so much more!! It was such a warm welcome and they were always on hand next door if there was anything that we needed. Such a lovely couple! They thought of every little detail which made our stay even more special. So many more things to do and places to visit, we would definitely come back to this hidden gem in Cubert! What a wonderful week away!! Leena & John - April 2023


April 2023

Thank you for a most beautiful cottage. It has everything we could have needed. What lovely surroundings. What a sublime county. We will be coming back to Cornwall for sure x


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