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The Watch House - Historic Beach Front Property
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
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Explore the area
Gorran Haven, England
- Gorran Haven Beach1 min walk
- Lost Gardens of Heligan15 min drive
- Pentewan Sands Beach19 min drive
- Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)53 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Lounge
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
The Watch House - Historic Beach Front Property
Located at the heart of the beach The Watch House enjoys unrestricted beach, harbour and coast views from the bay window. Walk down the slipway and onto the golden sands of one of the best beaches in Cornwall. Guests can keep a small boat on the slipway or harbour moorings can be rented from the Harbour Trust.
The former first floor Coastguard watch rooms have been converted into a one bedroom flat.
The lounge at the front has the bay window with seats to enjoy the stunning views, a dining area, wall mounted smart TV and a folding double wall bed. The wall bed was designed for luxury studio flats in London and folds away behind electric roller blind shutter when not in use.
The bedroom has twin 3 foot beds. Bed linen and towels provided. Beach towels not provided.
The kitchen has electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge freezer and microwave and pots and pans and tools for cooking.
The shower room has an electric shower.
The flat has thermostat controlled electric heaters and a flame effect electric fire.
Free BT Fibre broadband and WIFI provided. Please note the Watch House was built in 1837 before modern building regulations. It is also a listed building which cannot easily be changed. All guests have to access the first floor by using steep narrow stairs. If you have accessibilityworries you are strongly advised to seek more information from the host before booking
The former first floor Coastguard watch rooms have been converted into a one bedroom flat.
The lounge at the front has the bay window with seats to enjoy the stunning views, a dining area, wall mounted smart TV and a folding double wall bed. The wall bed was designed for luxury studio flats in London and folds away behind electric roller blind shutter when not in use.
The bedroom has twin 3 foot beds. Bed linen and towels provided. Beach towels not provided.
The kitchen has electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge freezer and microwave and pots and pans and tools for cooking.
The shower room has an electric shower.
The flat has thermostat controlled electric heaters and a flame effect electric fire.
Free BT Fibre broadband and WIFI provided. Please note the Watch House was built in 1837 before modern building regulations. It is also a listed building which cannot easily be changed. All guests have to access the first floor by using steep narrow stairs. If you have accessibilityworries you are strongly advised to seek more information from the host before booking
Property manager
Richard Roberts
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Ocean view
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
St Austell
Located in St Austell, this apartment is in a rural area and on the beach. Mevagissey Museum and Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Eden Project and Mevagissey Aquarium. Lost Gardens of Heligan and Poppy Cottage Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Gorran Haven, England
What's nearby
- Gorran Haven Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Caerhays Castle - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
- Lost Gardens of Heligan - 15 min drive - 9.5 km
- Pentewan Sands Beach - 19 min drive - 10.6 km
- Eden Project - 28 min drive - 20.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Salamander - 6 min drive
- Into the Woods - 9 min drive
- Ship Inn - 9 min drive
- The Barley Sheaf at Gorran - 3 min drive
- The Seahorse Club - 9 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Richard Roberts
William Dadda, a village fisherman, and his fishing partner bought The Watch House as a fishing cellar and boat store when the Coastguard decided it was no longer needed in 1925. Following the death of William, his grandson Will inherited the half share and in 1948 bought the other half share from the now retired fishing partner.
Will and his wife Nancy converted the first floor Watch Rooms to a holiday flat and first let it in 1960 when they advertised in the Lady magazine and all guest contact was by Royal Mail post. Pricing in the early years was in Guineas.
The property ownership has now been vested in the Dadda Family Settlement and the trust will continue to rent the apartment for short stay holidays. The income from letting is used to maintain the fabric of this historic Listed building dating from the late 1830s. The slate roof was replaced in 2019 and the bay window restored in 2020 using local tradesmen.
We are fortunate that many people share our family's love of this building and return to holiday year after year and help maintain the fabric of the building. The property is available from just before Easter till early November each year. Out of season, the property has to be protected against the tides and floods that could make it inaccessible at this time of the year.
Will and his wife Nancy converted the first floor Watch Rooms to a holiday flat and first let it in 1960 when they advertised in the Lady magazine and all guest contact was by Royal Mail post. Pricing in the early years was in Guineas.
The property ownership has now been vested in the Dadda Family Settlement and the trust will continue to rent the apartment for short stay holidays. The income from letting is used to maintain the fabric of this historic Listed building dating from the late 1830s. The slate roof was replaced in 2019 and the bay window restored in 2020 using local tradesmen.
We are fortunate that many people share our family's love of this building and return to holiday year after year and help maintain the fabric of the building. The property is available from just before Easter till early November each year. Out of season, the property has to be protected against the tides and floods that could make it inaccessible at this time of the year.
Why they chose this property
For sea views and people watching.
What makes this property unique
Built at the heart of the beach to control smuggling no boat could enter or leave the bay without being seen by the Coastguards on watch duty in the first floor watch rooms. You can now enjoy the same views. No other property in the village has direct beach access and a slipway
Guests can keep a small boat on the slipway in front of the building.
Guests can keep a small boat on the slipway in front of the building.
Languages:
English
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