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The Watch House - Historic Beach Front Property

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The Watch House on a Spring Tide
Watch House at night with guest's boat on slipway
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Quay and beach view from bay window

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Gorran Haven, England
  • Place, Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gorran Haven Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Perhaver Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪50 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

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Gorran Haven, England

What's nearby

  • Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gorran Haven Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Little Perhaver Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great Perhaver Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bow Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Luxulyan Station - 26 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Teacup Tearoom - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salamander - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Griggs Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Harbour Tavern - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Watch House - Historic Beach Front Property pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Watch House - Historic Beach Front Property?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Watch House - Historic Beach Front Property?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Watch House - Historic Beach Front Property?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Watch House - Historic Beach Front Property located?

Nestled on the beach, this St Austell apartment building is steps away from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Gorran Haven Beach and Little Perhaver Beach. Hemmick Beach and Dodman Point are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Richard Roberts

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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.

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.

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