"Great location, Great vacation"

SELF CATERING TARIFF 2008

From £280 to £690 per week Change over -Friday

Comments from the Visitors books

" Thank you - we had a lovely stay at your quite cottage. It was full of character. Furnished and fitted to a very high standard and had lots of extras that made the holiday that much more special. The village is well placed for easy access to the Penwith and Lizard peninsulas and the attractions to the east such as the Eden Project. We would recommend staying here to anyone..." May 2004 Eirwen & Jane, Yorkshire. ""Lovely holiday, our second visit to the cottage in the last year. Love the paintings, don't want to go home." 26th June 2004 Lisa & Murray, Kent.

Sleeping 4 people

Situated in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Lizard, 5 mins walk from the coastal path, beach and sea.

Traditional style 2 bedroom cottage
in peaceful hamlet.

Available from from
May to October
£280 to £690 per week

• Comfortable accommodation, all mod cons, oak floor, wood burner and central heating.
• Lovely garden & fabulous decking/patio area for barbecues, etc.
• Convenient for shops, restaurants, pubs (Helston & Porthleven) and excellent facilities for children.
• Price inclusive of all utilities, linen and towels provided.
• Sorry no smokers or pets.

ACCOMMODATION

The Smithy was an old blacksmiths, now renovated in a traditional Cornish style. It is situated in the village of Gunwalloe, just a few miles from Helston on the Lizard, South Cornish coast. The property has a stone exterior and stands on its own surrounded by garden. There is room for at least 3 cars on the driveway in the front of the house.

Downstairs comprises of a large light open plan sitting /dining room with oak floors and woodburner. The kitchen next to the sitting room had a gas hob and electric stove, microwave, dishwasher and 2 fridge/freezers. This leads through to a downstairs toilet and utility room with washing machine.

There are two bedrooms upstairs - 2 double beds (sleeps 4). A high chair and travel cot is available. The bathroom has a bath/shower, sink and wc. There is constant hot water & separate central heating.

Other facilities include TV/video, DVD and hi fi downstairs and TV upstairs in main bedroom. A selection of videos, games, books are left for visitors together with local information and maps.. The garden is very private and has a good sized lawn with fields beyond. The decked patio has plenty of character with a barbecue, chimera, garden furniture and lights.

Gunwalloe and the Lizard Peninsula

Gunwalloe lies on the coast between the towns of Porthleven to the west and Mullion to the south east, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. It has an award winning pub/restaurant within walking distance of the Smithy.

There are also two superb tea rooms, one on the coastal path. For children there is a playground and field overlooking the sea at the top of the road. Church Cove is just around the corner, a safe swimming and surfing area leading to the wild cliffs of the Lizard with its many coves and geological features. Loe Bar (a natural inland lake facing the sea) lies between Gunwalloe and Porthleven. There is a beautiful park that surrounds it and bird sanctuary.

Porthleven is a lovely old fishing port with loads of character ..craft shops, many excellent restaurants and one of the best fishmongers in Cornwall.

Inland there is Helston a market town 5 mins drive from Gunwalloe with shops, banks and supermarkets. Falmouth, Penzance and St. Ives are all within easy driving distance and the Helford River on the east side of the Lizard is just 15mins away.

Boats can be hired along the Helford for trips down Fishermans creek. There are many stunning gardens and country houses to see and a local adventure theme park. Gunwalloe is a perfect location to explore south west Cornwall and the Lizard.