Chy An Eglos, Zennor, next to the pub!

Chy an Eglos is a private holiday home rental, 4 miles from St Ives in the heart of the hamlet of Zennor. The local pub, with its sea view pub garden, is pigeon steps away, as the Moomaid Ice Cream Parlour & the South-West Coast path. This home away from home, is a Grade II listed Georgian style property with four bedrooms, sleeping up to 7. The house enjoys two bathrooms. Private Parking for two cars is opposite the house. Well behaved dogs are also welcome. The space We have a very well-equipped kitchen, with farmhouse style dining table for eight people, and a large open fireplace with an Aga, that gently heats the room making it a cosy place to hang out for long lazy lunches or fun family meals. There are instructions in the kitchen for how to use the Aga if you’re not initiated – and suggestions for waffle and pancake making for indulgent breakfasts! The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, under-counter fridge, and Nespresso maker. There is a second fridge and freezer, along with washing machine and tumble drier in the boot room. There is also a coal Weber BBQ in the courtyard garden which you are welcome to use. Our lovely lounge has seating for seven, soft squidgy sofas perfect for relaxing or napping in, and plenty of books and games for your enjoyment. Whilst the ground floor of the house is under-heated, there’s also a cosy wood burner for any chilly evenings; fluffy blankets, logs and kindling are supplied, all you need to bring are your slippers! There are all the entertainment facilities you could possibly need, with Internet enabled TV, DVD Player and a wide selection of films, wireless speakers, and good WIFI throughout the house. We have taken the time to make sure all our bedrooms have comfortable beds and extra lovely bed linen to ensure you have a peaceful night's sleep. A fluffy hand and bath towel for each guest is provided, and additional beach towels are also available. Hairdryers are available in 3 of the 4 rooms. ​ The master bedroom has a super-king bed (with luxurious mattress topper for extra comfort) and is a spacious and light room, decorated in the palate of St Ives, with views out over the front garden. The double bedroom is a king-sized wrought iron bed, decorated in hues of blue. You might not hear the Atlantic from the bedroom, but you know it’s only a couple of minutes' walk away. The single bedroom is standard sized, and people often comment that this is their favourite room. There’s something about the light and airy feel and the room’s views of the garden and up across to the hill and dairy farm on the other side of the village, that frame the serenity of this part of the world perfectly. The Bunkbed room has two 6x3ft beds, so standard width and only 3 inches shorter than a standard single – suitable for adults and children alike. The room is decorated with a fun sea-scape mural - can you spot the Mermaid of Zennor? We provide games, toys and a great selection of books that we hope will inspire a fun stay. The Mermaid of Zennor or the Mousehole Cat are some of our favourite bedtime reads! Child stairgates can be provided, along with a high-chair and a travel cot too if required (please ask for when booking). There is a large family bathroom upstairs, with toilet and shower over the bath. Downstairs you'll find a newly fitted shower room and toilet. Beautiful and private outside spaces surround Chy An Eglos, with two courtyards that wrap around the house and the tranquil garden at the front, you are always sure to find a quiet sunny spot. The courtyard has two spaces for relaxing – the smaller of the two is perfect for that first cup of tea or coffee in the morning, quiet, secluded and a sun-trap perfect for reading the paper. The larger of the two has a garden dining table seating 8, it’s perfect for alfresco meals, BBQs, and/or sitting out as the sun sets over the village. The rear courtyards are enclosed with a side gate. The spacious front garden (accessed from across the road) is well-planted and has views out to sea. There are benches and tables hidden in the corners of the garden, and sunbeds, deck chairs and picnic blankets provided for sun-bathing. The house is well stocked with equipment for days at the beach (chairs, umbrellas, beach mats, beach trolley and a selection of games) all we ask is that you return items to their storage space and leave them as clean and tidy as you found them so that future guests are able to enjoy also. We welcome dogs to the property. The back courtyard and front garden (accessed across the road) are both fully enclosed. The boot room is large, a perfect place for dogs to sleep and eat. We ask that you try to keep dogs downstairs, and request that they are kept off of beds and furniture at all times. We supply a drinking bowl and ask that you bring everything else to make your pooch comfortable, including Dog Waste bags. There are some amazing walks right from the house, and most of the restaurants and pubs nearby are dog friendly. The nearest dog-friendly beaches in high-season are Portheras Cove nr Morvah, Bamaluz in St Ives or Longrock just outside Penzance Guest access Parking is off-road, located opposite the house, with space for 2 family sized cars to park.