Pretty coach-house cottage close to the sea

Iris is a charming single-storey cottage with high ceilings and a stylish interior full of light, 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 be booked in tandem with adjoining cottage Myrtle, 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; and Iris and Myrtle will fulfil your dreams of rural-coastal bliss - with their high ceilings and modern-country style interiors, where an easy blend of vintage and contemporary furnishings has been used to create individual and inviting holiday homes for a memorable staycation. A peaceful place to simply ‘be’ - or a perfect base from which to explore and enjoy this sensational and vibrant part of Cornwall. Iris has a pretty south facing living room with a dining table and open-plan kitchen area. It's a light and airy room with a high ceiling, and a lovely aspect over the central lawned garden towards the main façade of the manor house itself. We have furnished it with a very comfortable sofa with plump feather cushions and a generous armchair, so it works well for two adults plus two little ones (in our opinion it might be slightly too cosy for four adults). A vintage scrubbed-pine table adds to the character and we think this is a nice room to relax in, just reading or planning a country walk - or chatting over something tasty. The layout works well and does mean the cook won't feel left out! The kitchen is compact, but sometimes less is more - we have set it up with enough tools for rustling up a light lunch or a full supper, so if you love to practice your cooking skills while you're away and want to make the most of the local produce, you should find what you need (and in case not, please ask and we'll hopefully be able to provide it). The bedrooms are attractively furnished, with a five foot Victorian brass and iron bedstead in one (with hand made Norris mattress) and twin 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. There is a broad central lawn between the cottages and the manor house, with a mellow teak bench by the rose border and magnificent fig tree; and the sheltered ex-vegetable garden beyond the lawn could be the perfect place for you and your little ones to set up a camp! We haven't created individual dedicated gardens because the grounds around the cottages lend themselves to a more versatile setup, and there are numerous areas where guests can sit out or picnic under the trees. Iris and Myrtle (adjoining) are also an ideal solution for two families/two generations or sets of friends who want to share a holiday with independent space (the two cottages can be booked together to sleep up to 8) and when that happens, 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 for guests staying a week or longer (shared between you and the adjoining cottage), 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 specifically 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). Please note that there is no washing machine in the cottage; if you need to wash any clothes during your stay we have a separate laundry room on site for guests staying a week or longer (shared between you and the adjoining cottage), 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 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 as the kitchen area is compact. Flat screen TV with FreeSat channels, DVD player, selection of games and books. There's plenty of room for you to park on the drive, and we have handy outside taps for washing off wellies and muddy paws when it’s wet! Well behaved dogs 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. Please make sure all paws remain on the floor, we ask that pets are not allowed on the furniture or beds and that they are not left unattended in the cottage. We 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 last summer including some who needed to make Zoom calls for work - and has it worked perfectly well so far. The cottage is accessed off a small paved courtyard shared with the adjoining cottage Myrtle (the courtyard can be seen in the photograph with the little table and chairs set up). The cottages do not have dedicated private gardens but there are various sitting areas within the large garden including a central lawn, also pictured.