Peaceful romantic 400 year old listed cottage

A 400 year old Grade II listed Cornish cottage, renovated to provide most mod cons yet keeps its rustic charm. Ideal for small families or couples seeking a romantic getaway. It is cosy, quirky and comfortable. The garden is tranquil and well behaved dogs are welcome. The cottage is secluded yet within walking distance to the shops and pubs. Wonderfull cliff and beach walks await! Sometimes there is flexibility with early arrival and late departure times, please feel free to ask! The space Set at the end of a row of four and being and the furthest end from the road, the cottage benefits from a more secluded feeling! The cottage sleeps four (2 adults, 2 children) although light weight adults/teens can of course use the lower bunk if needed! A high chair and travel cot are available upon request. Well behaved dogs are welcome upon a pre-booking request with owners paying due care to protect furniture from muddy paws etc. and owners should aim not to leave the dog alone for long periods ! The cottage has a sizable upstairs open plan double bedroom, plenty of draws and hanging space and exposed oak beams. A Velux window adds brightness to this room and the small cottage bedroom window looks out onto a hedge-full of rather busy springtime sparrows! Downstairs the sitting room benefits from the thick 'cob' walls which keeps it cool in the summer and warm in the autumn. There is plenty comfy seating, a 'Clearview' wood burner can be used for the 'real flame' enthusiasts (basket of logs, sticks, firelighters are provided and more can be purchased from the garage). There are books, dvds and games for both adults and children. *Please note that there are lowish beams in the tiny area between the sitting room and kitchen, so if you are above average height/ very tall you will need to duck! The downstairs bedroom has modern grey bunk beds, a small wardrobe and shelves, there is floor space to play with some of the toys provided. Teenagers could occupy this room if they are friends with each other! As the second bedroom is on a different floor to the main bedroom it may not be suitable for families with very young toddlers. The bathroom has a bath with over head electric shower, loo and antique style sink, slate floor and pale grey wood paneling. The kitchen has most of the items one would expect (but not a dish-washer) and has plenty of cupboard space. It has a large fridge, separate under counter freezer and a modern gas cooker. There's a large wooden table with four chairs. It is spacious, bright and airy. The Sonos speaker with built in Alexa provides music and information on demand! French doors lead out onto the courtyard garden. The private garden is a suntrap (when the sun decides to show!) and has two large 'throne' chairs that are most alluring! There is also a picnic table and barbecue. A whirrly type washing line is up a few steps. With the candle lanterns flickering and the fairy lights twinkling it’s a very enchanting setting for a barbecue on a summer's evening. There is also a smaller section of garden to the rear of the cottage with bistro table and chairs, this is a nice spot for the later evening sun. The cottage has an 'artistic' and 'rustic' feel, many say it has a relaxing influence and although modernized many original features remain. Safe parking is nearly always available on the road adjacent to the cottage, otherwise there's always places to park a tiny bit further down the road (within a 30 second walk). A small footpath leads up to the cottage garden. PLEASE NOTE: There is a low section in the cottage where taller than average people will need to watch their heads. There is a dangling sign to avoid bumps! Pre-renovation, this used to be a window and during the renovation/extension became part of the entrance to the kitchen from the sitting room. As the cottage is a listed building the wall was not allowed to be excavated to make it higher. It is generally not a problem and sounds worse than it is but it’s something I feel should be mentioned! PLEASE ALSO NOTE: This is an old Cornish cottage with very thick cob walls, it is not centrally heated as this would cause the cob to crumble and collapse, so it is important to be aware that if visiting during the cooler months that you will need to light the wood burner (and Rayburn if you want even more heat! ) Once warm, the cottage is very cosy and I can be on hand to assist with fire lighting instructions and ‘maintaining a fire’ skills if required. Some logs and coal are provided to get you started and local garages usually have plenty for top ups. There is also an electric heater for instant heat when needed. The village: St.Agnes itself is a traditional and charming village, it is still one of those places where everyone says hello to each other, there are independent shops selling, fresh bread and pasties, vegetables, groceries, a wine bar, restaurants and several traditional pubs. Thankfully there is very little crime. Fabulously walks are abundant around St.Agnes and beyond. ‘Poldark’ used many local sites for filming and author Rosamunde Pilcher wrote many novels set in Cornwall. There are attractions such as the Minack Theatre (such a unique experience… take an evening picnic !), the Eden Project and traditional coastal towns such as Falmouth that has the Martime Museum and St.Ives having plenty of art galleries and paved winding streets to peruse . There are so many things to do and see in the area for a a very wide variety of interests and of course Cornwall offers fabulous beaches and water sports too. Guest access Guests have access to the private garden outside the kitchen plus the back gravel garden which gets the evening sun during summer months. Other things to note The cottage is located on the edge of the village and so walking to the shops and pubs takes about 15 minutes on average. The closet beach is Trevaunance beach which takes about half an hour to walk to. There are several other beaches that are a car ride away. Trevellas 5 mins, Chapel Porth 5 mins, Porthtowan 8 mins, Perranporth 10 mins, Portreath 15 mins, Godrevy 25 mins and so on. The lane has two resident cats, very friendly and charming but please do not feed or encourage into the cottage! I am based further up the lane and have a small art workshop where I make picture frames a few days a week however this is completely separate to the cottage. Your privacy is extremely well respected. Extra dogs after one dog are subject to an additional fee of £10. Please also be sure enter the correct number of guests wishing to stay on the booking form. My price is based on two adults, extra guests are charged £10 per person per night to cover the extra laundry, cleaning etc. (this is added automatically at the checkout on Airbnb.) it also means I leave the correct number of towels etc. Due to a comment in my reviews I will now mention the sofa! Bought new from the renowned sofa and furniture specialist 'Loaf' several years ago, the sofa is somewhat low to the ground compared to some high street sofas, it is wide and squidgy, so anyone who is not great getting to their feet (or decides to sleep on it for the duration of their stay) may not find it comfortable to extract themselves. It is not a sofa bed . The seat pads and back cushions are all feather and NOT foam and are extremely comfy in my opinion for a spot to sit relax on for the evening but please look at the photo of the sofa before you book incase it's a deal breaker which may ruin your holiday!!! I’d also very much encourage reviews to be written by the guests themselves rather than an AI generator which can actually generate artificial and rather strange sounding objective information.