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Detached granite cottage, 5 minute walk to the beach - Dogs Welcome

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Penzance, Cornwall
  • Marazion Beach
    12 min walk
  • McDonald's
    11 min walk
  • Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station)
    3 min drive
  • Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    18 min walk

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About the area

Penzance

With a stay at this vacation home in Penzance, you'll be near the bay, just a 4-minute walk from Longrock Beach and 12 minutes by foot from Tremenheere Sculpture Garden. .This vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Marazion Beach and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Marazion Marsh.

What's nearby

  • Marazion Beach - 12 min walk
  • Penzance Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive
  • St. Michael's Mount - 4 min drive
  • Penzance Beach - 9 min drive
  • Minack Theatre - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station) - 3 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Mexico Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Island Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Detached granite cottage, 5 minute walk to the beach - Dogs Welcome

Little Rock is located in the village of Long Rock which is set between Penzance and Marazion. A quiet village which belies the fact that it nestles right on Mounts Bay and has all the joys of the beach without the hustle and bustle (and parking problems) of Marazion. Little Rock has been renovated to a high standard - with quality and comfort being our aim. Sat in the garden you can hear the waves lapping when the tide is in - that is how close you are to the beach! The small courtyard (totally enclosed) has quality table and chairs. Please Note: There is a single line train track next to the beach.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
This smoke-free vacation home features windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Andy Bonsall and Jo Bailey

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking under any circumstances in the property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs only, no more than 2 small to medium sized

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Property is one level with secure courtyard area

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Detached granite cottage 5 minute walk to the beach Dogs Welcome

Detached granite cottage, 5 minute walk to the beach - Dogs Welcome Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 45 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break with friends
Perfect for our stay. Fabulous location and well-furnished. Lovely welcome gifts of Cornish produce were very appreciated. We enjoyed contributing to the painted stones collection!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Rock
Enjoyed our 4 night stay, location was very good. Close to beach and local amenities. On the downside parking is extremely tight and difficult to access in and out Bed could be more comfy so soft, need bigger bath towels and bathroom very tight if you are a larger person due to door position we were ok but others might struggle
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Away from it all
Great location and great place to stay, just parked the car and walked or used the fantastic bus service. Tucked away and private.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

adrian w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Rock
One word Perfect… cottage was perfect, beautiful and everything we wanted. Hosts Jo & Andy thought of everything including extra bowls for the dogs Location was great… could hear the sea from the garden… really lovely few days
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rod T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little rock
Nicely presented property easy check in and instructions good links for transport and amenities around Cornwall
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lesley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice cottage, but not oerfect
This is a well equipped but quite small property, suitable for a couple with small children at the best, but ideal for us as a couple. Bed is very comfortable, as is the sofa and all furnishings are nice, although the hanging space in the wardrobe, is only for tall people 😂 oh and television could do with an upgrade. Overall we like the accommodation. The biggest flaw for us was the property is actually backing on to a pub garden, which had an outdoor screen with the football on it most evenings, we were there during the Euros, and also live music; as we are not football fans, or fans of heavy metal, it was a bit of a problem at times. Parking was also a bit of an issue, as you have to reverse into a narrow lane, that is off a busy road, this involves stopping the traffic at times, as it’s tricky reversing round the bins at the entrance to the lane, once navigated past the neighbours car, the parking space itself is ample. I now understand why previous reviews say they use public transport and leave the car at home!! I like the overall geographic position of this cottage, but I’m not sure I would stay here again, because of the parking and public house issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Great for walks. Can leave vehicle and get about easily if you wish too. Ideal for couple space wise. Train line didn’t cause any issues for us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Shane G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Rock
Excellent property which is ideally placed as a base to visit SW Cornwall. The view of St Michaels Mount from the beach is beautiful and the walk to Marazion and or Penzance along the beach/path is well worthwhile. The property is very comfortable and warm and tastefully decorated making our 5 night stay perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely cosy little place with a lovely feel and had everything we needed. Bed and sofa were very comfy, bunk beds were a bit tight for an adult and the only bathroom is off of the main bedroom so more suited to a family than three adults. Very easy to find and parking was fine even in our truck (reverse in). It was a good base but walking from there was a bit limited due to having to cross A roads.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie D., Pershore, Worcestershire

Liked: Cleanliness
The most perfect Little Rock ♥️
We had the best long weekend at Little Rock. It’s in the most wonderful location. The property (even amongst Storm Ciaran) was so warm and inviting. I could’ve lived there! It was so nice to hear the waves at night and when it rained, it was like having the excitement of being camping, but the luxury of a solid roof 😄 The cottage has everything you’d need and we even had a welcome package (thank you!) that came in handy as forgot to buy loo roll 😄 Everything was lovely and clean and the Cornwall maps on the table were perfect to plan our first full day there. Jo and Andy were fantastic hosts, we had to delay our trip last minute due to illness, but they very kindly let us move our booking and it was worth every second of the wait to get there! The cottage is in a great location, with a bus stop right outside that takes you to Penzance or Marazion (and St Ives too) … I can’t wait to stay there again. We normally tend to stay in North Cornwall, but this makes the extra couple hours drive so worth it. You’ve got guests for life 😂 Thank you xx
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home from home
Would recommend Little Rock to anyone with a small family who want to explore west Cornwall and have a great base. Just outside Penzance so not too busy but close to everything and good road links to everywhere. We were able to cook our own meals and do laundry which was really helpful being there for a whole week.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daren C., poole

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location. And great cottage
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous cottage
A really high spec cottage in an ideal spot for the buses (we didn't use our car at all once we'd arrived). Great pub next door, handy for the beach and a nice stroll to Penzance or Marazion.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Raine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Retreat
A relaxing few days is what we needed and what we got. The cottage was a little bit smaller than anticipated but we were fortunate enough to spend most of our time on Long rock beach. The property is well appointed and has everything you need for a short break, for us the bed was a little cramped being used to a king size bed and parking not easy with a SUV. However, the lovely welcome basket is both thoughtful and generous and this sweet cottage was all we needed to relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage close to Penzance and St Michael’s Mount
The cottage was gorgeous with a lovely garden and absolutely everything we needed for our four night stay. It is the perfect spot to explore this area of Cornwall.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharron B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cosy cottage
A beautiful little cottage set back from the main road in Long Rock, behind the local post office. It was clean and well equipped with many things I wasn’t expecting such as dish soap, dishwasher and washing machine tablets as well as bin bags, salt etc, all of which I’d taken with me. There were also lots of dog bowls which again I wasn’t expecting so had taken with me. There was a welcome pack of Cornish goodies and milk in the fridge. The cottage is well laid out with living, kitchen and dining room in one. Two bedrooms along the corridor ending with a bathroom. As it’s all on one level it was ideal for me and my husband as we’re both disabled. Our two dogs loved it too although there was a lot of barking when the frequent trains passed but they eventually got used to it. The washing machine is situated at the end of the property in a shed extension. The garden is small and completely fenced in on all sides with mature plants and a spectacular specimen of a fatsia japonica just by the door. Ideal to keep dogs from getting out. There’s parking space for one car but I’d advise reversing in because it’s really tight parking to avoid hitting the nearby residents cars. Also beware of the oven thermostat switch as it is loose and falls off. The first time it happened I put it back the wrong way up and ended up trying to cook something for about 70 minutes in vain. All in all the property is warm but we did have to use the wood burner on one particular day when it was rainy heavily and quite cold. It’s situation is ideally positioned for exploring the South of Cornwall and it’s surrounding villages. We didn’t realise until the Friday evening that one end of the garden backs onto the garden of the local pub when we heard lots of people talking. It wasn’t a problem though. One of the cutest things in the garden is the painted pebbles left by previous visitors and the owners leave a basket of pebbles and some acrylic pens to actively encourage people to leave them. All in all a lovely visit. We’d definitely recommend it. Thanks for a lovely stay Andy and Jo.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jan T., Cornwall

Liked: Cleanliness
A needed break
Cottage was lovely. Everything you needed. Would be nice to have welcome basket of logs for wood burner. Had to sleep in bunk bed as king bed far to soft for me. Hubby was okay though. Parking was difficult but we somehow managed. Both elderly but all we needed was at the cottage. It was a base for us to go to different places.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felicity P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Rock
On arrival at this property, we found it exactly as described and very clean and warm. There is everything you could possibly need in this cottage and a completely secure garden area for our dog. The only disappointment for us was the rain and wind all week, which has nothing to do with the property, but in hindsight maybe booking in March wasn't the best time to enjoy Cornwall. However I would absolutely recommend Little Rock cottage for a holiday rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sonia B.

Improvements needed
Mould needed cleaning off walls and around windows in bathroom, main bedroom & lounge. Had to find supply of wood for wood burner on arrival. Would have been helpful if told this beforehand.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
Comfortable and cozy accommodation equipped with everything we needed. Close to lovely beaches and a great food pub, the Mexico Inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Overall we loved our stay at little rock . It was the perfect location for our trip . The trains didnt bother me at all , but my partner wasnt so keen to begin with but by the second day we really didnt notice . So much to do and see we wished we had stayed longer .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week getaway
So many nice things about Little Rock, great location. Parking! Beach is less than five mins walk away, can hear from the cottage. Small but perfectly formed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Treena M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely comfortable cottage in a great location
Had one of our best every holidays in Cornwall, couldn't fault a thing. Perfect location close to a dog friendly beach, amazing pub just outside and you can catch bus 17 to Penzance or St Ives within a few minutes walk it you don't wish to drive.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cosy cottage
Beautiful, clean, little cottage in a pleasant setting. Kitchen was well equipped and beds were very comfy. Unfortunately, there was a big pothole on the way into the drive which we struggled with a bit but it wasn't a major concern. Loved that the place was right near the beach too :). We even made a game out of the trains passing so they didn't bother us at all. Overall, a very enjoyable stay thankyou
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022