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Westcroft Kingsand & Cawsand, South Cornwall

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Quality In Tourism Rating 4 Star
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  • A 4 bedroom former coaching inn, sleeps 10.
  • Sea views from the living area and front bedrooms.
  • Beautifully finished stylish and contemporary accommodation with an added touch of luxury.
  • Situated in the heart of the village and just 10 metres away from the beach.
  • Exclusive access to the Westcroft Gallery with artwork from some of The Rame Peninsulas’ finest artists.

"Emerging from sleep beneath a pile of pillows I gaze across a patchwork of roof tops to the Clock Tower and the sea..." Sally Shalam, The Guardian, January 2009

A beautifully converted former Georgian Coaching Inn, known as “The London Inn”, dating back to 1760, Westcroft radiates a welcoming charm that will not disappoint. As featured in Channel 4's series 'Living the Dream'  and The Guardian.

This facinating property is situated in the heart of the village and just 10 metres away from the beach. It features include beamed ceilings and sea views from the front bedrooms.

Westcroft can be booked together with neighboring Shell Cottage to accommodate up to 15 guests.

Guests have exclusive access to the Westcroft Gallery which is situated behind the accommodation in a converted former boatshed. The gallery houses artwork from some of The Rame Peninsulas’ finest artists and also that of St. Ives Artist Jim Woolley, the Gallery’s’ first artist in residence. Guests are given exclusive access to The Gallery outside opening hours and can choose any painting on display and have it hung in the property for the duration of their stay. Guests will also receive a 10% discount off any artwork purchased from the gallery during their stay.

Situated on the Rame Peninsula, the historic villages of Kingsand and Cawsand offer a haven of peace and tranquility. Relax on the beach or in one of the village pubs or cafes or take a stroll through the narrow streets of colour washed cottages and shops that follow.

Swimming, fishing, windsurfing and water skiing are all available on the beaches (you would need to bring your own equipment) or you can follow the coast path through the village and the Mount Edgcumbe estate to Cremyll. In the other direction the coast path takes you round the headland to the glorious sandy beach of Whitsand Bay.

From Cawsand, and just a few minutes walk from the property, you can take a passenger ferry across to the city of Plymouth which offers an abundance of high street and independent shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, theatres and attractions to suit everyone. The Barbican and Hoe are steeped in history and are definitely worth a visit.

If you're feeling energetic then Looe and Polperro are a mere half an hour away, with Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor only a 45 minute drive away.

Living

  • A contemporary and inviting living area with views across Kingsand Beach.
  • Furnished with a large sofa, chairs and window seat with a gas coals fire for those cosy winter evenings.
  • A flatscreen TV with digital channels, music and DVD’s along with a wide range of books.
  • Ipod docking station and wireless internet access for guests who bring their own laptop.
  • Additional living area with a table, chairs, TV and open fire.
  • Travel cots and stair gates are available.

Kitchen

Kitchen

  • Cottage style kitchen with an electric oven and grill, gas hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and washing machine.
  • Full utensils and accessories including a toaster, kettle and microwave.

Dining area

  • Spacious dining room with views out to Kingsand Beach.
  • Dining table and seating for 12.

Sleeping

Bedroom one

  • Situated on the second floor.
  • A large light room with views over Kingsand Beach and out to sea.
  • Furnished with a wooden sleigh king-size bed, storage and TV.
  • Large window seat and views to the beach.

Bedroom two with en-suite

  • Situated on the third (top) floor this room features a beamed ceiling and views across Kingsand Beach and out to sea.
  • Furnished with a french antique double bed with the finest linen, plus there is also a day bed to use as a sofa to watch the flat screen TV (or to accommodate any younger guests). Two bedside tables both with lamps and a double wardrobe with hanging and shelving.
  • There is an Ipod docking system and wireless internet access for guests who bring their own laptop.
  • The large en-suite bathroom comprises a with roll top bath, Cornish slate floor with under-floor heating, wash basin, w.c. and two chairs.

Bedroom three

  • Situated on the first floor.
  • Luxurious double four poster bed, two bedside tables both with lamps, double wardrobe, 4 drawer chest and a small writing desk.
  • Walk-in shower room with Cornish slate floor, under floor heating, wash basin, w.c and heated towel rail.

Bedroom four with en-suite

  • Situated on the second floor.
  • Furnished with twin beds which can be reconfigured as a luxurious six-foot double on request, two bedside tables both with lamps, wardrobe and three drawer chest.
  • Linen is of the highest quality and all pillows and duvets are goose feather filled.
  • En-suite comprises a roll top bath with shower mixer taps, wash basin and w.c.

Bathroom

  • The shower room is located on the first floor and comprises a walk-in shower room with a Cornish slate floor, under floor heating, wash basin, w.c and heated towel rail.
  • En-suite to bedroom three comprises a roll top bath with shower mixer taps, wash basin and w.c.
  • The large en-suite to bedroom four comprises a with roll top bath, Cornish slate floor with under-floor heating, wash basin, w.c. and two chairs.

Outside

  • Sea views over Kingsand beach from the living area, dining area and front bedrooms.
  • Situated in the heart of the village centre with its beach, traditional pubs, and unique shops.
  • Just 10 metres away from the beach.
  • The ferry to Plymouth is just a short walk away.
  • Exclusive access to the Westcroft Gallery with artwork from some of The Rame Peninsulas’ finest artists.Guests can choose any painting on display and have it hung in the property for the duration of their stay and will also receive a 10% discount off any artwork purchased from the gallery.
Please Note: Caution is required as the front door opens out onto a road.
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Map and Local Area

The villages of Kingsand and Cawsand are the perfect base for the discerning tourist or holiday maker. These historical fishing villages are unspoilt by time and still retain their colour-washed old cottages, narrow streets, pubs, restaurants and shops. Perhaps the most recognisable feature of the villages is the Clocktower along the seafront of Kingsand which was erected to commemorate the coronation of King George V.   They are frequently winners of the Best Kept Village award, are in a conservation area which is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; hence the villages are an artist's dream.

Cawsand Bay offers the ideal place to relax but is also popular for swimming, windsurfing, water skiing, a tri-athlete’s dream training area for those who are more active!  For a fishing break, why not try sea angling, - bass, wrasse, pollock or mackerel are readily caught from the rocks. Bird watchers might see buzzards circling overhead or cormorants fishing, and the really lucky ones may even glimpse a basking shark or a dolphin out in the bay.

Nearby Whitsand Bay is also popular with beachgoers, surfers, and shore-fisherman.  Just behind Whitsand Bay is one of Cornwall’s most challenging and stunning golf courses; Whitsand Bay Links Golf Course which is open to the public.

Kingsand & Cawsand Beaches

Cawsand has a lovely sandy beach, Kingsand a mixture of shingle and sand. Dogs are allowed all year at Kingsand, but  are banned at Cawsand from Easter Day to 1st October. Whitsand Bay, close to Portwrinkle, is a lovely 4 mile sandy bay, and a short walk out of the village across the rocks towards Fort Picklecombe, will take you to the lovely swimming beach known as Sandways.

The South West Coastal Path

You are also in the perfect place for exploring a section of one of Britains most beloved National Trails – the South West Coast Path.  If you follow it around the coastline, it takes you past Penlee Point and Rame Head, with its 11th century monks' chapel and stunning views to the glorious 4 mile stretch of sand and surf at Whitsand Bay. The View restaurant overlooking Whitsand Bay makes an ideal refreshment stop.  The Rame Penisula also hosts a part of the “Cornish Discovery Time Trail” which connects the region’s museums and historic sites including Mt Edgcumbe House.

Things to do near Kingsand & Cawsand

Kingsand and Cawsand lie within the boundaries of the Mount Edgcumbe Country Park: one of four designated Country Parks in Cornwall, it is 885 acres situated on the Rame Peninsula, overlooking Plymouth Sound and the River Tamar just waiting to be discovered.  Inland, the villages of Millbrook, St John, Sheviock and St Germans are all well worth a visit, as is Antony House, the 18th century home of the great Cornish family of Carew, now a National Trust property and a must for nature lovers with its 100 acres of woodland gardens sloping down to the Lynher River and riverside walks to explore.

Plymouth

From Cawsand beach, you can take a passenger ferry across to the city of Plymouth which offers an abundance of high street and independent shops, restaurants, cafés, bars, theatres & attractions to suit everyone. The Barbican & Hoe are steeped in history & are definitely worth a visit.

Towards Liskeard & Bodmin Moor there are many other activity centres for all ages, including of course the well known Eden Project which is about a 45 minute drive away.

Places of interest you may want to visit include:

  • Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park
  • Anthony House
  • Plymouth Barbican and Hoe
  • Lost gardens of Heligan
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