Pentewan House
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Overview
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The gorgeous and majestic Pentewan House stands in stunning grounds on the hillside overlooking the coastal village of Pentewan and the sea. Its prominent, elevated position oozes grandeur and the mature gardens that greet you give instant assurance that you have made the right choice with this booking. This four bedroom, warm and elegant holiday home sleeps seven guests in four outstanding bedrooms.
Pentewan is very pretty and boasts a fascinating history. The village and harbour date back to medieval time when Pentewan was mainly a fishing community. Between 1818 and 1826, local land and quarry owner Sir Christopher Hawkins substantially rebuilt the harbour to improve the existing pilchard fishery and to turn the village into a major china clay port. The harbour and many of the older buildings in the village are made of Pentewan stone. Today the village boasts a charming pub and an idyllic beach. Visitors are also attracted by the wonderful Pentewan Valley trail.
Pentewan House’s sweeping grounds blend effortlessly into the vibrant hillside and foreshore below. With terraces on different hillside levels, the gardens are enthralling. They are perfect for early morning wanderings, tranquil afternoons when you can read the newspaper or your holiday read on a sun lounger on the upper grassed terrace and later for pre-dinner cocktails and alfresco suppers. Watching the sun go down from this position is really quite stunning. The views across the valley toward the sea are far reaching and glorious. You are spoilt for options for alfresco dining. You can dine with a view from the terrace or in a wonderful shaded spot under an excellent pergola further into the garden.
On entering this wonderful home, you will quickly appreciate the vast entertainment spaces. The living room boasts an enormous, sumptuous corner sofa where you can enjoy the views through the windows as well as chill out and enjoy a movie or some family board games. The kitchen is magnificent with contemporary units incorporated within a lovely vaulted ceiling and characterful wooden beams. It is warm and inviting with space for guests to linger and keep the chef company. Tucked around the corner, keeping the house warm and cosy is an Aga and some beautiful built in cupboards in a small snug area. This leads directly into the sunny dining room which overlooks the lush valley.
The four beautifully decorated bedrooms are located on the first and second floors. The master suite is nestled within the eaves on the top floor with its en-suite shower room and dressing area. The charming pitched roof and beams add to the cosy ambience. Downstairs on the first floor you will find a king room, twin room and a single, all with lovely garden and valley views and warm wooden floors. They share the smart family bathroom with a bath and shower over it.
Pentewan House is very special, very social and situated in a wonderful spot with fabulous vistas. You might not want to leave yet the beautiful beach and quaint village is waiting. There might even be some delicious Cornish pasties warming...
What you should know…
- Sadly you cannot bring your furry friends to this property
- As this wonderful holiday home is built on the hillside, there are many different levels in the garden with quite a number of steps. It is therefore not ideal for guests with mobility issues
- The bed in the top bedroom is fairly low to the ground, so some guests may prefer the luxurious king bedroom on the first floor as the master
Property Features
Ground Floor
- Ample living room with comfortable sofas, satellite TV and fireplace
- Separated dining area for 8 people
- Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar, central island and access to the garden
- Bedroom with a single bed
- Cloakroom
First Floor
- Bedroom with a king-size bed
- Bedroom with two single beds
- Family bathroom
Second Floor
- Master bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite shower room
Exterior Grounds
- Large garden and terraced area
- Outdoor dining
- Garden furniture
- Barbecue
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Washing machine & dryer
- Travel cot & high chair available on request
- Parking
Location
About the surrounding area of Pentewan HouseThe charming coastal village of Pentewan and the lush verdant Pentewan Valley is located between Mevagissey and St Austell, both of which offer wonderful facilities and entertainment. Despite not having welcomed a ship for over 60 years, there is evidence of the village’s industrial past scattered around. Heading inland, the gorgeous Pentewan Valley Trail is a 4km woodland and riverside walk, following the bed of an old narrow gauge railway to the village of London Apprentice. The 19th century railway had been built to carry clay and tin for export from the docks. Pentewan’s village pub, the Ship Inn, is small and friendly with tables on the old harbourside.
Pentewan House is within easy distance of Cornwall’s best known attraction, The Eden Project. The Eden Project is located in a disused China clay quarry just outside St Austell. It boasts two vast landscaped space age greenhouses, or biomes, containing a fabulous variety of temperate and tropical plants. The Humid Tropics Biome is a multi-domed greenhouse that recreates the natural environment of a tropical rainforest, with hundreds of trees and plants from South American, African, Asian and Australian rainforests. It is 55 metres high and 240 metres long! The Warm Temperate Biome houses rainforest plants from Southern Africa, the Mediterranean and California. You cannot really go to this area in Cornwall without visiting the Eden Project!
Also close by are the 80 acres of superb grounds and gardens of The Lost Gardens of Heligan. The beautiful gardens near Mevagissey were reclaimed thanks to Tim Smit, the creator of the Eden Project. You will visit a complex of walled gardens including the Flower Garden, the Melon Garden, the Japenese Garden, the Sundial Garden, the Italian Garden and the Pleasure Garden as well as the Jungle. There is also a beautiful Crystal Grotto.
The National Trust’s Lanhydrock House and estate is an impressive late Victorian country house near Bodmin. You can learn about ‘upstairs and downstairs’, the church, gardens and the wooded estate. A good time to visit is when the scented azaleas are in bloom in the Higher Garden though the landscaped gardens offer beauty all year. The fast-flowing Borlase stream runs from the hillside towards the house under stunning magnolias.
The delightful Tregrehan Garden is a dramatic woodland garden created over the last 200 years by the Carlyon family. A huge Victorian greenhouse built in 1844 houses a fine range of plants in the more formal walled garden area.
| Local Amenities | |||
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| Nearest Airport |
Cornwall Airport
(30 km) |
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| Nearest Village |
Pentewan
(800 m) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
St Austell
(7 km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
Little Bay Cafe
(350 m) |
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| Nearest Bar/Pub |
Ship Inn
(400 m) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Londis
(4 km) |
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| Nearest Beach |
Pentewan Beach
(2 km) |
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| Nearest Golf |
St Austell Golf Club
(6 km) |
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Region
When it comes to natural good looks, Cornwall sets the bar for UK holiday destinations. From long stretches of sand to the jaw-dropping scenery, this coastal county makes a fabulous retreat for anyone looking to escape the city scene. But most importantly, you quickly realise that you don’t have to fly around the world to seek adventures. With forests, castles and beaches for days, Cornwall is the ultimate staycation - perfect for all ages.
In recent years, Cornwall has come on leaps and bounds and found a newfound style. That being said, discover our range of beautiful large holiday homes in Cornwall to start planning your next holiday!
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesPentewan House is a wonderful choice for a family holiday. The gardens are beautiful where you will spend many days enjoying barbecues and alfresco dining. The house is very spacious and perfect for board games. The lounge is enormous!
Pentewan’s beach is lovely with fine, golden sand and shallow water. The pub is very warm and friendly. The nearby tourist resorts of St Austell and Mevagissey offer much entertainment. In St Austell, The Seahorse is a fabulous leisure centre overflowing with fun. The Charlestown Shipwreck Centre is an interesting visit. It is housed in an old china clay loading premises on the waterfront and boasts a good collection of objects that have been rescued from shipwrecks and interesting information about the wrecks, including those of the RMS Titanic, the SS Lusitania and the HMS Mary Rose. It is unbelievable how many Cornish shipwrecks there are. If you have a bad weather day, you may want to visit Ozzell Bowl which has 8 newly furbished lanes, a children’s soft play area, arcade games, pool tables, air hockey and good food. Cornwall Football Golf Park is a mix of golf, crazy golf and football. It is a fun way to spend an hour or two! There are two 18 hole courses, one on the flat called Parkland and one on the hills called Hillside.
Children enjoy visiting Hangloose Adventures near Par. The whole family can enjoy the Giant Cliff Swing which is 20 metres high. It is not for the feint hearted as you whoosh back down at a very high speed! Then you can take a crazy ride on the 97 metre high Sky Wire, England’s longest and fastest zip wire experience. You will see Eden and the beautiful Cornish countryside, that is if you can bring yourself to open your eyes! The fun doesn’t stop there as you can enjoy a stuntman adventure where you jump from a huge 12 metre or 33 metre tower onto a giant air bag. Your teenagers will love this!
Mevagissey has a delightful little harbour, a wonderful beach and the fabulous World of Model Railways. There are over 30 trains on varied landscapes including a town, the country, seaside and an Alpine Winter. The Junior Junction railway features Hornby Thomas the Tank Engine characters and a model circus. The indoor Garden Railway shows how you could transform your own garden to run large scale trains and you can have a go at driving them yourself. There are lots of displays showing hundreds of superb locomotives and models with plenty of interactive buttons to press.
Baby and Toddler Equipment
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- Beach Nearby
- Walk to Village
- Walk to Restaurant
- <1hr to Airport
- Watersports
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
Extras
At Oliver’s Travels, we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services, we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team, who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs
| Security deposit | No security deposit is required for booking this property |
| Arrival time | 4pm |
| Departure time | 10am |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | No security deposit is required for booking this property |
| Arrival time | 4pm |
| Departure time | 10am |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. |
| Linen & towels included? | Bed linen, bath and pool towels are included in the rental price. |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
| Heating costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
| Internet access? | Wi-Fi internet access included in rental price. |
| Changeover day | Saturday |
| Minimum stay | Please note that there is a 7-night minimum stay. |
| Pets welcome? | Not allowed. |
| Smoking Allowed? | Not permitted. |
* Please note that due to Covid-19, the check in and out times have been temporarily amended to allow for additional cleaning. Check in is now 5pm, check-out is 9am. Thank you for your understanding.
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 7 people:
| Rental period | 3 Nights | 4 Nights | 5 Nights | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26th 2024 - Apr 27th 2024 | £1,703 | £1,916 | £2,129 | £2,236 |
| Apr 27th 2024 - May 4th 2024 | £1,785 | £2,010 | £2,234 | £2,346 |
| May 4th 2024 - May 11th 2024 | £1,799 | £2,025 | £2,251 | £2,364 |
| May 11th 2024 - May 18th 2024 | £1,833 | £2,064 | £2,294 | £2,409 |
| May 18th 2024 - May 25th 2024 | £1,860 | £2,095 | £2,329 | £2,446 |
| May 25th 2024 - Jun 1st 2024 | £2,424 | £2,734 | £3,043 | £3,198 |
| Jun 1st 2024 - Jun 8th 2024 | £1,912 | £2,153 | £2,394 | £2,515 |
| Jun 8th 2024 - Jun 15th 2024 | £1,947 | £2,192 | £2,438 | £2,561 |
| Jun 15th 2024 - Jun 22nd 2024 | £1,947 | £2,192 | £2,438 | £2,561 |
| Jun 22nd 2024 - Jun 29th 2024 | £2,158 | £2,432 | £2,706 | £2,843 |
| Jun 29th 2024 - Jul 6th 2024 | £2,176 | £2,452 | £2,728 | £2,867 |
| Jul 6th 2024 - Jul 13th 2024 | £2,530 | £2,854 | £3,178 | £3,340 |
| Jul 13th 2024 - Jul 20th 2024 | £2,989 | £3,374 | £3,758 | £3,951 |
| Jul 20th 2024 - Jul 27th 2024 | £2,989 | £3,374 | £3,758 | £3,951 |
| Jul 27th 2024 - Aug 3rd 2024 | £3,238 | £3,656 | £4,074 | £4,283 |
| Aug 3rd 2024 - Aug 10th 2024 | £3,238 | £3,656 | £4,074 | £4,283 |
| Aug 10th 2024 - Aug 17th 2024 | £3,238 | £3,656 | £4,074 | £4,283 |
| Aug 17th 2024 - Aug 24th 2024 | £3,238 | £3,656 | £4,074 | £4,283 |
| Aug 24th 2024 - Aug 31st 2024 | £3,238 | £3,656 | £4,074 | £4,283 |
| Aug 31st 2024 - Sep 7th 2024 | £2,803 | £3,163 | £3,523 | £3,703 |
| Sep 7th 2024 - Sep 14th 2024 | £2,209 | £2,489 | £2,770 | £2,911 |
| Sep 14th 2024 - Sep 21st 2024 | £1,933 | £2,177 | £2,421 | £2,543 |
| Sep 21st 2024 - Sep 28th 2024 | £1,763 | £1,985 | £2,206 | £2,317 |
| Sep 28th 2024 - Oct 5th 2024 | £1,734 | £1,951 | £2,169 | £2,277 |
| Oct 5th 2024 - Oct 12th 2024 | £1,734 | £1,951 | £2,169 | £2,277 |
| Oct 12th 2024 - Oct 19th 2024 | £1,734 | £1,951 | £2,169 | £2,277 |
| Oct 19th 2024 - Oct 26th 2024 | £2,117 | £2,386 | £2,654 | £2,788 |
| Oct 26th 2024 - Nov 2nd 2024 | £2,117 | £2,386 | £2,654 | £2,788 |
| Nov 2nd 2024 - Nov 9th 2024 | £1,487 | £1,672 | £1,856 | £1,949 |
| Nov 9th 2024 - Nov 16th 2024 | £1,487 | £1,672 | £1,856 | £1,949 |
| Nov 16th 2024 - Nov 23rd 2024 | £1,487 | £1,672 | £1,856 | £1,949 |
| Nov 23rd 2024 - Nov 30th 2024 | £1,487 | £1,672 | £1,856 | £1,949 |
| Nov 30th 2024 - Dec 7th 2024 | £1,487 | £1,672 | £1,856 | £1,949 |
| Dec 7th 2024 - Dec 14th 2024 | £1,487 | £1,672 | £1,856 | £1,949 |
| Dec 14th 2024 - Dec 21st 2024 | £1,521 | £1,710 | £1,899 | £1,994 |
| Dec 21st 2024 - Dec 28th 2024 | £2,468 | £2,783 | £3,099 | £3,256 |
| Dec 28th 2024 - Jan 4th 2025 | £2,471 | £2,787 | £3,102 | £3,260 |
| Jan 4th 2025 - Jan 11th 2025 | £1,449 | £1,628 | £1,808 | £1,897 |
| Jan 11th 2025 - Jan 18th 2025 | £1,449 | £1,628 | £1,808 | £1,897 |
| Jan 18th 2025 - Jan 25th 2025 | £1,449 | £1,628 | £1,808 | £1,897 |
| Jan 25th 2025 - Feb 1st 2025 | £1,449 | £1,628 | £1,808 | £1,897 |
| Feb 1st 2025 - Feb 8th 2025 | £1,452 | £1,631 | £1,811 | £1,901 |
| Feb 8th 2025 - Feb 15th 2025 | £1,452 | £1,631 | £1,811 | £1,901 |
| Feb 15th 2025 - Feb 22nd 2025 | £1,554 | £1,748 | £1,941 | £2,038 |
| Feb 22nd 2025 - Mar 1st 2025 | £1,518 | £1,706 | £1,895 | £1,989 |
| Mar 1st 2025 - Mar 8th 2025 | £1,491 | £1,676 | £1,861 | £1,954 |
| Mar 8th 2025 - Mar 15th 2025 | £1,500 | £1,686 | £1,873 | £1,966 |
| Mar 15th 2025 - Mar 22nd 2025 | £1,508 | £1,696 | £1,883 | £1,977 |
| Mar 22nd 2025 - Mar 29th 2025 | £1,508 | £1,696 | £1,883 | £1,977 |
| Mar 29th 2025 - Apr 5th 2025 | £1,508 | £1,696 | £1,883 | £1,977 |
| Apr 5th 2025 - Apr 12th 2025 | £2,063 | £2,324 | £2,586 | £2,716 |
| Apr 12th 2025 - Apr 19th 2025 | £2,303 | £2,596 | £2,890 | £3,036 |
| Apr 19th 2025 - Apr 26th 2025 | £2,063 | £2,324 | £2,586 | £2,716 |
| Apr 26th 2025 - May 3rd 2025 | £1,785 | £2,010 | £2,234 | £2,346 |
| May 3rd 2025 - May 10th 2025 | £1,799 | £2,025 | £2,251 | £2,364 |
| May 10th 2025 - May 17th 2025 | £1,833 | £2,064 | £2,294 | £2,409 |
| May 17th 2025 - May 24th 2025 | £1,860 | £2,095 | £2,329 | £2,446 |
| May 24th 2025 - May 31st 2025 | £2,424 | £2,734 | £3,043 | £3,198 |
| May 31st 2025 - Jun 7th 2025 | £1,912 | £2,153 | £2,394 | £2,515 |
| Jun 7th 2025 - Jun 14th 2025 | £1,947 | £2,192 | £2,438 | £2,561 |
| Jun 14th 2025 - Jun 21st 2025 | £1,947 | £2,192 | £2,438 | £2,561 |
| Jun 21st 2025 - Jun 28th 2025 | £2,158 | £2,432 | £2,706 | £2,843 |
| Jun 28th 2025 - Jul 5th 2025 | £2,176 | £2,452 | £2,728 | £2,867 |
| Jul 5th 2025 - Jul 12th 2025 | £2,530 | £2,854 | £3,178 | £3,340 |
| Jul 12th 2025 - Jul 19th 2025 | £2,989 | £3,374 | £3,758 | £3,951 |
| Jul 19th 2025 - Jul 26th 2025 | £2,989 | £3,374 | £3,758 | £3,951 |
| Jul 26th 2025 - Aug 2nd 2025 | £3,238 | £3,656 | £4,074 | £4,283 |
| Aug 2nd 2025 - Aug 9th 2025 | £3,238 | £3,656 | £4,074 | £4,283 |
| Aug 9th 2025 - Aug 16th 2025 | £3,238 | £3,656 | £4,074 | £4,283 |
| Aug 16th 2025 - Aug 23rd 2025 | £3,238 | £3,656 | £4,074 | £4,283 |
| Aug 23rd 2025 - Aug 30th 2025 | £3,238 | £3,656 | £4,074 | £4,283 |
| Aug 30th 2025 - Sep 6th 2025 | £2,803 | £3,163 | £3,523 | £3,703 |
| Sep 6th 2025 - Sep 13th 2025 | £2,209 | £2,489 | £2,770 | £2,911 |
| Sep 13th 2025 - Sep 20th 2025 | £1,933 | £2,177 | £2,421 | £2,543 |
| Sep 20th 2025 - Sep 27th 2025 | £1,763 | £1,985 | £2,206 | £2,317 |
| Sep 27th 2025 - Oct 4th 2025 | £1,734 | £1,951 | £2,169 | £2,277 |
| Oct 4th 2025 - Oct 11th 2025 | £1,734 | £1,951 | £2,169 | £2,277 |
| Oct 11th 2025 - Oct 18th 2025 | £1,734 | £1,951 | £2,169 | £2,277 |
| Oct 18th 2025 - Oct 25th 2025 | £2,117 | £2,386 | £2,654 | £2,788 |
| Oct 25th 2025 - Oct 28th 2025 | £2,117 | £2,386 | £2,654 | £2,788 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
Reviews
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Lovely and clean!
Two grandparents, two parents and two young grandsons had a wonderful week at Pentewan House and were sorry to leave! The house was lovely and immaculately clean and ideal for a three generation family holiday. The garden was beautiful and the top lawn made a good location for badminton! All the steps were a challenge for the oldest generation but it probably did us good, and it was good to be so close to the village, the beach and the coastal path.
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Incredible views
The property was absolutely fantastic, very well equipped - looks better in real life than on the website, views are amazing but still close to the amenities in Pentewan.
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Peace and quiet
It was good to find a pet free property. We enjoyed the outside seating areas when the weather allowed. The gardens surrounding the house were a delight. The views and the peace and quiet were wonderful.
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Kids loved it
A fabulous warm, welcoming holiday home when we arrived. When the sun was shining the beaches here and at Newquay were fab for having fun and surfing. The walk over the hills and the coastal path was one adventure. We had a great time! Kids loved it.
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A lovely house
A lovely house in a very special place, away from crowds but with so many wonderful places easily accessible. We were blessed with wonderful weather for trips to Heligan, Eden Project, Fowey, but especially loved Restormel and Lostwithiel - the Trewithien restaurant is superb. The house has everything we could possible need, and much more. The birds were endlessly entertaining ... don't miss the dolphins following the wake of the Mevagissey/Fowey ferry - wonderful! Thank you. I think we'll be back.
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Fabulous time
Just to let you know that we had a fabulous time during our stay at Pentewan House. What a beautiful property and in a great location. We would particularly like to commend the cleaning as the place was immaculate on arrival. We like to give credit when it's due, so please would you pass on our thanks to all concerned
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