Charming coach-house cottage close to the sea

Myrtle is a charming single-storey cottage with high ceilings and a stylish interior, just 15 minutes on foot from the beach and the village. Originally one half of the coach house, it’s now part of a unique holiday retreat at 15th Century Trenoweth Manor, in an idyllic, secluded woodland setting close to the sea (1km on foot to Porthoustock beach). Perfect for couples, friends or small families, it can also be booked in tandem with adjoining cottage Iris, to suit groups of up to eight. The space A stone-built coach house converted into two cottages conjures a pretty picture, especially when it’s nestled less than a mile from the sea; Iris and Myrtle offer a rural-coastal bliss and with their modern-country style interiors, high ceilings and easy blend of vintage and contemporary furnishings these are inviting and individual holiday homes. A peaceful place to simply ‘be’ - or an ideal base from which to explore and enjoy this sensational and vibrant part of Cornwall, they are perfect for a memorable staycation. Myrtle has a characterful living room with a dining space and open, airy kitchen - the original brick and timber beamed arch is a quirky reminder of earlier life ‘on the farm’! It’s a relaxed space, with a comfy L-shaped sofa in emerald velvet, complemented by the rich chestnut tones of the dining table - and with lovely natural light in all seasons this is a great spot to sit down with the papers and catch up on your reading. The layout works well and ensures no-one will feel left out when it’s time to cook! The kitchen is a practical working space, so whether you’re rustling up a light lunch or intent on honing your cooking skills to make the most of the local produce, you should find the necessary tools. The bedrooms are attractively furnished, with an antique French double bed in one and a pair of pine sleigh beds in the other; all dressed with pure cotton bed linen and good quality duvets/pillows. Trenoweth itself is a delightful setting with extensive grounds around the house and cottages, so we’ve created various places for our guests to sit and soak up the peace and quiet. Myrtle has its own little gravelled garden and there is a large, broad central lawn between the cottages and the manor house which can be enjoyed by both cottages. The sheltered lawn just across the driveway could be the perfect place for you and your little ones to set up a camp! These grounds are generous and versatile, with the different outdoor areas helping to make Myrtle and adjoining cottage Iris an ideal solution for two families or two generations or sets of friends who want to share a holiday with independent space. If required, we can set up one large garden table and chairs so that meals can be enjoyed together in the afternoon or evening sun. Guests are invited to stroll through our pretty woods, with their thick carpet of bluebells in spring. This is somewhere to escape the hustle and bustle, revel in being outdoors in nature and enjoy simple pleasures; watch the skies and tides, walk, talk, read, and indulge in beautiful food created from the best ingredients the land and the sea has to offer. You will find endless opportunities to re-charge your mind and relax – or to be dizzyingly active with surfing, wind-surfing, paddle-boarding and kayaking on the protected eastern shores, diving, riding and golf on offer, and of course sailing, fishing, wild swimming and great countryside to explore by bike. Guest access You will have the whole cottage to yourself, and in case you need to wash any clothes during your stay we have a separate laundry room on site (shared between the cottages and main house), as well as hoses for rinsing off muddy/sandy boots, wetsuits, coats and dogs. Other things to note A few details and home truths to note ... Pure cotton bed linen and towels are provided for you, with good quality duvets and pillows (please let us know well in advance if you require feather or microfiber duvets etc.). We ask that you bring your own beach towels, please do not use our bathroom towels for the beach or outside. Travel cot and high chairs available - please let us know in advance (and we ask that you bring your own bedding and additional mattress for the travel cot). There is no washing machine in the cottage, we have a separate laundry room on site (shared between the cottages and the main house), as well as hoses for rinsing off muddy/sandy boots, wetsuits, coats and dogs. The kitchen has a cooker with oven, separate grill and electric hob, fridge, mini freezer and microwave. Kettle, toaster, cafetière, plenty of pots and pans and essentials like a salad spinner and salt/pepper grinders. We will leave you a little welcome basket which will include some basics like tea, coffee and a bottle of lovely local milk (please leave the bottle for us to return to the shop). Note there is no dishwasher at the moment but look for an upgrade when we re-jig the kitchen next year! Flat screen TV with FreeSat channels, DVD player, selection of books. We haven't put a huge TV into the cottage, simply because we didn't want to spoil the room - the best place for the TV being in the corner next to the dining area. However, we do have a bigger TV available so if you think this might bother you, just let us know and we can swap the small one with a bigger model for your stay. There's plenty of room for you to park on the drive, where there are also handy outside taps for washing off wellies and muddy paws when it’s wet! One or two well behaved dogs (small to medium sized) allowed by prior arrangement at an additional charge of £45 per dog/per week or short break. Please include details of your pet with your booking request (age, breed or type and size). Please could all paws remain on the floor, pets are not to be allowed on the furniture or beds and should not be left unattended in the cottage. We also ask you to bring your own dog towels. Please note: You won't get a good mobile signal at the house (in fact quite likely no signal at all) so you will either need to use WiFi calling or if your phone doesn't support the function then you can walk to the top of the drive (or just beyond) if you want to catch up with the office. But there is so much to do and see here that most of our visitors have tried to detox from their phones! WiFi; The WiFi for the cottages has a good speed, but bear in mind the stone walls are very thick so it is not always quite the same as in a city house or flat. However, it was thoroughly tested by our guests including some who needed to make Zoom calls for work - and it has worked perfectly well so far. The cottage is accessed off a small paved courtyard shared with the adjoining cottage Iris (the courtyard can be seen in the photograph with the little table and chairs set up). The cottage has its own small gravelled garden with table and chairs but there is also a very large central lawn within the grounds, with various sitting areas to be enjoyed by both cottages, also pictured.