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Quaint Cosy Country Cottage 5 minutes to the nearest mile and a half sandy Beach

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Beach nearby
Smart TV, fireplace
Property grounds
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Mount Hawke, England
  • Porthtowan Beach
    6 min drive
  • St Agnes Beacon
    7 min drive
  • Chapel Porth Beach
    10 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    40 min drive

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About the area

Truro

Located in Truro, this cottage is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and St Agnes Museum. .This cottage is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Porthtowan Beach and 3 mi (4.9 km) from St Agnes Beacon.

What's nearby

  • Porthtowan Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Wheal Coates Tin Mine - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • St Agnes Beacon - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Trevaunance Cove - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Perranporth Beach - 23 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Redruth Station - 15 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Inn For All Seasons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Pantry - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Smokey Joes Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Unicorn on the Beach - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion Inn - ‬6 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.

Quaint Cosy Country Cottage 5 minutes to the nearest mile and a half sandy Beach

2 Bedroom Double Fronted Character Cottage in the heart of the friendly cornish village of Mount Hawke, 1 mile from Porthtowan, 2 miles from St Agnes, 5 Miles from Perranporth Beach. Local village shop 1 min walk. Truro 7 miles the capital of cornwall with its famous Cathedral. Perfect location for exploring the North Cornish Coast Line, walkers paradise to explore the coastal path.
2 Bedrooms (1 King Size Bed , 2 Singles with pullout Trundle Bed)
We can accept another two guests as a sofa bed is available downstairs.
1 Lounge with Log Burner.
1 Open Plan Living, Kitchen and Dining Area with original Cornish Range Fire Place.
Kitchen with all modern equipment, including Electric Oven, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave.
Utility Room with Washing Machine and Tumble Dryer
Small back courtyard completely enclosed and safe for children and well behaved pets. With rattan garden furniture on the wood decking for those peaceful warm summer nights with Barbeque.
Front larger garden with two outbuildings for log store and garden furniture fully enclosed and safe for children and pets.
On road parking (not designated) directly outside cottage so easy to carry luggage to and from front door.
Well behaved Pets welcome.
Horse riding locally, numerous local pubs to explore, sandy beaches galore, shopping at Truro main city with its Cathedral, or travel up the Northern Coast towards Boscastle, Tintagel you will never get bored of this lovely piece of the world its a rare find. Padstow is 40 minute drive, or venture all the way along the North Coast to Bude drive and beyond.
The Laurels is a beautiful Cornish stoned cottage surrounded by Cornish stone wall and has a warm and welcoming feel factor. You can have Cosy nights in in front of the log burner or venture out to the local pubs where there is always something on offer. Perranporth famous watering hole is a mere 6 miles and is easily accessible by car or take the bus that stops directly outside or local taxi. The village shop caters for all needs from dinners to fresh produce including the local farmers sausages well worth a try. It is also a post office and has fresh pasties and sausage rolls for a quick snack, Newspapers, wine, sweets and dinner if your cooking in. Or the Londis Supermarket is slightly larger just 5 mins walk.
We are always happy to talk endlessly about The Laurels and give ideas of places to visit and recommendations for restaurants, take aways, pubs or places worth visiting.
There is a local stables for the riding enthusiast. Surfing at the famous Perranporth Beach or St Agnes. Porthtowan can be walked to through the woods and the countryside for those who like walking ( you can always get the bus back up again). The bus stop is outside the cottage and will take you to Truro, Perranporth, Holywell Bay, Crantock, Porthtowan and Portreath (the beautiful harbour and beach).
For walkers you can follow the coastal path all the way along the St Agnes Beacon from Portreath, cyclists can hire bikes to explore the local area from Portreath. The mining villages are full of history and unfolding stories.
Please fill in our visitors book and give others your views and tips on your stay as well as feed back for us.
We look forward to sharing our dream find on the cornish coastline, Welcome to The Laurels where our story begins.


Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, 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 a sofa bed, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Michelle Murphy and Mark Murphy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: 2 small dogs o 1 large

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 not required for transportation to and from this property

Quaint Cosy Country Cottage 5 minutes to the nearest mile and a half sandy Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

PAUL T.

Liked: Cleanliness
MOUNT HAWKE
The cottage is very characterful and within a ten minute drive of three fantastic sandy surfing beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

rory b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mr R Bartlett
Wonderful. Suited us perfectly, and the dog! Thanks very much.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Laurels
What a gem The Laurels is. We enjoyed a long weekend at the cottage and had everything we needed. Lovely welcome package to arrive to after a long drive and lots of information about what to visit in the area. Beds were very comfortable and everywhere was spotlessly clean. Would definitely visit again. Five stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kanwa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely time
The cottage is obviously very well looked after. It was spotless. Everything worked as expected. The facilities were well stocked. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful gem of a cottage
We had a fantastic stay at the Laurels. It is a truly fantastic cottage with everything you could possibly need. We were made to feel very welcome and want to say a big thank you for the cream tea you left for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Laurels, Mount Hawke
A lovely cottage situated in a quiet village. Clean, tidy, everything you need is at hand even a local shop opposite m. We were comfortable & it was a great base from which to explore the area Thank You
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen B., Lichfield, Staffs., England

Liked: Cleanliness
Mount Hawk
Lovely terraced cottage tastefully decorated. Local pub has now closed so you need to drive. Local village shop is very handy just across the road. Around 10 min drive to St Agnes which is a really nice spot. Did miss not having Wi-Fi and the on street parking for more than one car is tricky.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful week in a lovely cottage
The Laurels was the perfect base for our week at half term. Set in a quiet street, with outdoor space both at the front and back of the property, we really enjoyed our stay. The cottage has literally everything you could need, and is very comfortable. The kitchen is very well equipped, and everything has been very well considered for a holiday home from home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant Cornwall Visit
The property was clean and well equipped. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay to visit Cornwall.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely week away
Great location for exploring north Cornwall. Charming cottage. Warm, very clean and well kept. Very well equipped for self catering cooking. Close to a fantastic dog friendly beach. Good walking straight from the doorstep. Friendly local community and excellent pubs nearby for eating out.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
Lovely Easter weekend spent at The Laurels. The cottage is in a great location and very warm and cosy. Even though the weather wasnt freezing we couldnt resist lighting the fire after a day out exploring Cornwall. Very clean and has everything that you need. Lovely little welcome basket with some Easter treats went down well. Will definitely stop here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and delightful cottage - The Laurels
This cottage has just about everything one could possibly want in a holiday cottage. The owners have thought very carefully about what should be available on the premises and we arrived with quite a few items that we thought we might need but all were already there! Absolutely delightful little house which was warm and very comfortable with several separate downstairs areas that allowed privacy if you want this. We hosted a family Christmas lunch for six adults (though only three staying) and it was just brilliant. If we need accommodation close to Perranporth again then this will definitely be our choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

kate m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dog friendly mini break
The cottage was very clean and pretty. The local shop was literally fours doors down. We managed to explore one of the nearby beaches Holywell, headed to Newquay Beach and town and dined in Truro. The children, us and our dog all enjoyed our stay. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer at The Laurels
Cottage a good combination of old fashioned and modern. Wonderful enclosed garden. Sunny porch. Back yard disappointingly drab. We did miss the internet: this is 2022!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and cosy.
We had a great stay in a great cosy cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monika L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing little cottage
It's very pretty little cottage. The village is quiet and lovely. We really enjoyed staying in😊
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage
Lovely little cottage , handy for Porthtowan and Aggie. Be prepared to drive to eat or just use the great local cabs. OK so no WiFi or village pub but we had a great 5 days despite the weather. I'm grateful for a view of the North Cornish Coast and a clean cottage - nicely done all involved as a hassle free experience from booking to end of hols - thanks x
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing cottage
We have a lovely time, the whole experience was wonderful. Only thing when we arrived, we struggled to open the outer door 😅 it was raining bad, so that didn’t help. Highly recommend definitely x
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homely cottage in a great location
What a delight it was to stay at The Laurels for a fortnight. Mount Hawke is a lovely village with two shops within walking distance but there’s no pub. It’s a really homely cottage which has a lovely contrast between the light kitchen & dining area & the cosy snug which was lovely for the cooler evenings. The rear garden catches the late afternoon sun & is very sheltered, perfect to relax in after a day out. We like cosy evenings in & the cottage is well equipped to cook meals from scratch. We loved being able to walk from the front door through the woods & down to Porthtowan beach for coffee & cake at the cafe. There is a great surfing school too which we highly recommend & amazing fish & chips from Seasmiths. WiFi would have been welcomed because the signal in the village is weak & during COVID times places like Seasmiths are click & collect only. A lovely stay, would definitely return.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Laurels
Lovely quaint cottage situated in a lovely quiet village. Very clean & had a comfortable stay and had two village stores to get your essentials. We will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage!
Great location and lovely cottage. It had everything you could need and we all had a great stay. Garden and bbq were great and we had to light the log burner even though we got a bit warm. Communication from owner was first class with lots of info on the local area. Would recommend and would stay again. Thanks so much.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nichola A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
A cosy cottage with lots of character. The cottage was clean and Michelle was very accommodating to all our needs. The village is quiet with a lovely shop over the road and provided easy access to many lovely days out. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicki N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and relaxing
Really lovely short break. Used as a base to explore the villages and beaches. Very well equipped, beautifully clean and comfy. Only downside was no WiFi. With teenagers and very poor signal in the cottage, WiFi would have been appreciated, even if we had to have paid for it. Other than that, perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edward T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Miner’s cottage perfect for visiting the beach
We had a really comfortable stay here. It’s a great location (especially with children). There’s a nearby park and two local shops. The cottage was great- beautifully presented with new and clean facilities - great fridge, freezer, dryer and shower. Lots of hot water! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anneka J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house with very handy local shop and 2 enclosed gardens
This is a lovely light-filled 2 storey house right next to a little shop, we found this so handy. There are 2 enclosed gardens, very handy for our dog and drying washing. The bathroom is downstairs which feels a bit strange but we got used to it. Well equipped kitchen with washer and dryer and plenty of storage space everywhere. We always ate at the table but the breakfast bar would be nice for a couple, and unfortunately we never got round to using the firepit. The sofas could do with replacing and we really did miss the WiFi as the signal was terrible (we have EE and Giffgaff) finding it difficult to plan day trips or finding places to eat, I think this should be considered. All round though a great place to stay. I'd say locally St Agnes and Porth Towan (sunset) are worth a visit, particularly in the evening, and surf school at Gwithian.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021