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Little Gwyn. 3 min walk to Beach! Gorgeous views out to sea.

Family-friendly vacation home in St Austell

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Outdoor dining
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Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Little Gwyn. 3 min walk to Beach! Gorgeous views out to sea.. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Little Gwyn. 3 min walk to Beach! Gorgeous views out to sea.

This 150 Year old coastguard cottage enjoys lovely sea, headland and harbour views. Situated right on the SW Coast Path, Little Gwyn is only a 3 minute walk away from two gorgeous beaches (Little Perhaver and Gorran Haven beach). Further beaches (including Vault beach, from the film “About Time”) are within easy walking distance along the SW Coast path.
Accommodation is laid out over two floors, with gardens to the front and rear. The Cottage boasts a south facing front terrace and a lovely terrace and garden to the rear; perfect for drying wetsuits after a day on the beach. With three bedrooms; a double, twin and single, Little Gwyn sleeps up to 5 adults plus room for a travel cot so is the ideal holiday cottage for families or couples.
A cosy, wood-beamed sitting room opens on to the front terrace, with stunning sea and headland views. The kitchen with dining area is equipped with all utensils and has a small utility area with washing machine and tumble drier. Books, Games, SKY Q television, WIFI and a Log Burner ensure that you can enjoy all home comforts during your stay.
Gorran Haven is a picturesque fishing village, with narrow streets and cobbled lanes; quintessentially Cornish in every way! The village has a fish and chip shop, beach café and a fabulous local store (Cakebreads), with live music & pizza nights in the summer months. Cakebreads also has an outdoor pub - perfect for those long summer evenings.
Mevagissey, a thriving harbour town, is only a few miles drive away, or a wonderfully scenic walk if you fancy, as are The Lost Gardens of Heligan. The world famous Eden Project is only 10 miles away and if you love surfing then the waves of Newquay can be reached in 45 minutes.
Pet friendly. Vault beach (and others nearby) welcomes dogs at all times of the year; the local beach requires a lead during the summer months. Front and rear gardens are both private, with front garden enclosed on all sides.
Like many other properties in the heart of the village, the cottage does not have parking. However, Gorran Haven does have a large car park with good value weekly rates (and only a pleasant 5 minute walk away, past the beach). Cars can be driven up to the property to drop off or pick up.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Gorran Haven

What's nearby

  • Gorran Haven Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Caerhays Castle - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Pentewan Sands Beach - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Lost Gardens of Heligan - 15 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Eden Project - 23 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • St Austell Station - 26 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salamander - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Into The Woods - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Polgooth Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Gwyn. 3 min walk to Beach! Gorgeous views out to sea. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Little Gwyn. 3 min walk to Beach! Gorgeous views out to sea.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Gwyn. 3 min walk to Beach! Gorgeous views out to sea.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Gwyn. 3 min walk to Beach! Gorgeous views out to sea. located?

This family-friendly St Austell vacation home is located by the ocean, steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Gorran Haven Beach, and Little Perhaver Beach. Great Perhaver Beach and Bow Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Little Gwyn. 3 min walk to Beach! Gorgeous views out to sea. Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Fantastic week, host made the stay extra special with all the information about the area and the cottage. Cottage felt like home straight away and the views were amazing. Fantastic holiday didn’t want to come home, would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal Cornish Cottage

Petite but well decorated and perfectly situated to take advantage of the sea easily. Michael was a delightful and communicative host.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ruth c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply perfect!

An incredibly comfortable, stylish and brilliantly located cottage with the best of hosts. Walking on your doorstep, seaviews from the terrace, swimming minutes away on the best of dog friendly beaches, fantastic pasties from the local shop Cake breads and the most delicious fish and chips opposite, enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

Little Gwynn is a lovely cottage with a good position midway up Gorran Haven's hillside location. There are views of the harbour and bay from all the front-facing windows, and from the front garden. The cottage is comfortable and clean with most things that you would need for a lovely holiday, however if you want to do much cooking then maybe bring some of your own pans, the ones supplied are pretty terrible, all with compromised non-stick surfaces, that really should have been thrown away a while ago. I am guessing that most people don't want to be cooking on holiday though, so this wouldn't be an issue. There are a nice selection of books and games and dvd's on the shelves, and some local information. Little Gwynn is ideal for exploring on the South West Coastal path, and there are several great beaches for swimming within a few minutes walk.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colin William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Gwyn- A Little Slice of Paradise

Amazing stay at Little Gwyn with our 3 boys. Lovely welcoming family home with charm and style which made our holiday. Brilliant, quiet and friendly location with lots of walks and beaches. Perfect place to get away from it all to relax and recharge. Excellent communication with our attentive hosts with lots of information and suggestions for us. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A most comfortable and well equipped house with lovely gardens and sea views.It is superbly situated, being a short walk down to the beach, shop and cafés and with direct access to the coastal path.It is easy to stay here without a car and arrive by train, as we did. There is a good local taxi and a community bus you can book on line to various local places like Heligan.The communication with the owner was excellent throughout.We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage and location

We stayed at Coastguard Cottage for a week and had a wonderful time. The location is stunning and the cottage has incredible sea views. It’s also extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The owners were fantastic, providing very helpful information both on places to visit and restaurant and pub recommendations. They were also very quick to respond to any questions we had both before and whilst staying at the cottage. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and hope to return again for another relaxing break soon!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Es war richtig toll!

Das Ferienhaus ist sehr liebevoll eingerichtet und wir wären gern noch länger geblieben. Die Aussicht ist phantastisch. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und können diese Unterkunft jedem weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

The cottage is everything the listing claims. The location was perfect for us - close to the sea, and great access to the coastal path. The village is charming and in early September delightfully quiet - compared to eg Mevagissey. I appreciated the personal touch and attentiveness of our hosts - thank you !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Gorran Haven

Perfect for a mixed age range family seaside holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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Einer unserer schönsten Urlaube

Wir verbrachten 2 herrliche Wochen im Cottage „Little Gwyn“ in Gorran Haven. Das Cottage war wunderbar und ist jederzeit zu empfehlen, der Ausblick von der Terrasse ist wirklich schön.Es gab wirklich nichts zu beanstanden. Auch als Ausgangsbasis zu anderen Zielen in Cornwall liegt Gorran Haven günstig. Und besonders nett war unser Kontakt mit unseren Gastgebern Rebecca und Michael. Wir wurden immer auf dem neuesten Stand gehalten und bekamen sehr viele Tipps zum Thema Ausflugsziele, Essen gehen, Einkaufen usw. Dafür nochmals vielen herzlichen Dank an die Zwei. Ein wirklich gelungener Urlaub in Cornwall und es wird nicht unser letzter sein. Thomas und Simone
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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Beautiful cottage in amazing location

A beautiful beach is just a 2 min walk away. It is dog friendly, our dog loved it. A fish and chip shop. A couple of shops selling Cornish ice creams. Right next to the coastal path also 5min drive from lost gardens of Heligan. Can’t recommend this place enough. A truly relaxing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy M.

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Perfect

Clean and comfortable cottage, nicely decorated and with everything we needed for a lovely holiday. Lovely to wake to the sound of the sea and view of the sunrise. Property owners Michael and Becky were very friendly and helpful, supplying lots of extra information about the area and were easily contactable
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo G.

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Lovely cottage in a lovely location - near the beach

My husband and I spent a lovely week in coastguard cottage with Billy our dog. It's a gorgeous cottage, very cosy and with everything you need. It was spotless, and had a clean modern feel, but maintained the quirky old cottage feel. Fab location, (you get used to going up and down the hill!) but it's worth the walk up as you get a gorgeous view of the sea, which you can see from the patio and some of the downstairs area. We enjoyed sitting on the patio with a pasty, or cream tea! You can see the sunrise from the (v.comfy) bed in main bedroom Weather was superb, we had Little Perhaven beach to ourselves some days-swimming and paddleboarding! There are lovely walks direct from the house - to Mevagissey and Hemmick beach in the other direction, If you want to do more, then there are things to do in surrounding towns etc, but we stayed local. We recommend the Haven Chippy, had a lovely fish and chips, salt and pepper squid and 'Haven Stack' burger! We had a fab Sunday lunch at The Crown in St Ewe. It's a short 12 min drive, but the food was delicious and we went twice more during the week. They welcome dogs too :-) Also visit Cakebreads, such friendly people and interesting place! If you haven't watched the film "About Time' do so, and take a walk to Vault Beach as that is where the beach scenes were filmed! It's already a fav film of ours and so fab to watch again when we were there. All in all a lovely week. Would highly recommend! Thanks Michael and Rebecca.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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Fabulous relaxing location !

Beautiful cottage in ideal location for walking, eating, swimming, relaxing by the sea, and much, much more. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend for couples and families alike. Mark, Lisa & Roobs the Dog 🐾 (who also loved his stay)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rainer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schöne Lage

Sehr schön
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorran haven

The property is in a perfect location in a perfect setting which has a great way of life
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful quiet place

Fabulous views and perfect property. Owners very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominik F.

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Sehr zu empfehlen!

Es war ein rundum schöner und gelungener Urlaub. Wir kommen gerne wieder
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

TINA G.

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Happy days

Beautiful position and view, excellent for walking south west coastal path with far reaching dramatic coastline, choice of three beach's, really didn't need to go far for an adventure. The property was lovely had everything needed for self catering, and best of all the dogs were made welcome with dog bowls and towels avaliable such a wonderful stay, needed the exercise, brilliant.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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A comfortable and cosy cottage in a quiet location

One could not criticize the facilities, cleanliness or support from the owner of Little Gwyn. The house is attractively decorated and the furnishings were of a good standard. The views of the harbour and sea from the lounge and principal bedroom are truly lovely. The house is equipped with everything we needed and we enjoyed a comfortable week with no problems. Two of us and our dog had plenty of space but the property might be crowded if there were five people trying to use the two sofas and small single bathroom. The only drawback is that there is no adjacent parking space -which we knew in advance - although one can load and unload outside the property. However the car park is down in the village and, though it may only be 5 minutes down the hill, it was considerably more than that for us walking back uphill to the cottage. This was an inconvenience rather than a problem, but could be an issue for people with mobility difficulties or more mature dogs like ours. The village itself was very pleasant and we do not recall many places with such friendly and helpful residents. Everyone we met was happy to chat and offer advice on where to walk, shop or visit. All in all we had a lovely, relaxing holiday, being fortunate with the weather which was largely warm an bright, and we thank Michael and Rebecca for their assistance, support and advice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

angela k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Omg ! Fabulous!

The house was great,lovely decor.great location.some steep hills but we managed it., which actually was the best part.views of the ocean was great! Great fish and chips in town! Great pasty’s at Mary’s in mevagissey.We hit the jackpot with this place, coming back some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

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A wonderful stay in an excellent property.

We have just returned today from our stay at Little Gwyn in Gorran Haven. What a fabulous holiday we had. The village was the gorgeous, peaceful retreat that we wanted, though within easy reach of little towns like Mevagissey as well as larger places like St. Austell. We were able to reach Land's End and St. Ives for a day trip somewhere a little further afield, and had easy access to the coastal path for some walks with stunning views. The property we stayed in was perfect with plenty of information being sent to us in advance so we knew exactly what to expect. The cottage was spacious, comfortable and very well stocked with all you would need in terms of kitchen equipment, bedding and towels and there are plenty of games, books and the SkyQ television should you have a day where the weather is poor or you just need a rest from all the walking. There was nothing to fault including communication with the owners if we needed them. Thank you so much for a fantastic stay and for making our holiday just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

samantha P.

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Fabulous Cottage

We had such a nice stay at this wonderful cottage. Very close to the beach and all amenities of Goran Haven. We were greeted with a lovely bottle of wine. The cottage was so homely and comfortable. I would highly recommend a stay here. This was a very special break for us as we have not been able to take a break from our caring duties for 3 years Thank you for making this stay so relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G., Wokingham, Berkshire. UK

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Just Wonderful!

Perfectly decorated cottage in lovely hidden gem of a harbour village. Everything we could have needed in the kitchen. The bed is incredibly comfortable with a view of the sea and harbour wall. Located a couple of minutes walk from the Fish & Ship restaurant (which is excellent) and the staff there and in the Post Office/Shop are extremely friendly. Also recommend the Sunday lunch at the local Barley Sheaf pub (just a short drive away) The car park is a 5 minute walk away (some of it up hill) - but it added to my step count :-) and you can pull up outside the cottage to load/unload the car. The road was very quiet - more walkers that vehicles! The weather wasn't our friend during our stay, but the cottage was warm and cosy, and there was plenty of exploring to do. Michael and Rebecca are very responsive to questions and queries - extremely helpful with hints and tips for the local area too. Would love to return in better weather to make use of the outside spaces, patio with sea view to the front and rear garden too! Highly Recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022