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Peaceful coastal property with large garden. Unbeatable views of sea and moors.

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Entrance to Mowhay and private parking
Location of the Mowhay
Spacious, light  lounge with wonderful views from every window. Double bedsettee
Lounge with sea, moorland and field views from all three windows
View from the Mowhay

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Penzance, ENG
  • Penzance Ferry Terminal
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Cape Cornwall
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Sennen Cove Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful coastal property with large garden. Unbeatable views of sea and moors.

The Mowhay at Trevowhan lies on the unspoiled north coast of the Land's End Peninsula, midway between St Ives and Land's End. Trevowhan is a peaceful hamlet of granite cottages and the Mowhay, with its unbeatable sea views, stands in spacious surroundings within the owners' property. It is a few hundred metres from the Cornwall Coastal Footpath and has National Trust fields and moorland hills behind.
The Mowhay is on the upper floor of a traditional granite barn and has its own large private garden and parking area. The property has a spacious lounge with sweeping views from all windows, There is a newly modernised kitchen, a bedroom and a bathroom with shower. Access is by a stepped ramp with guard rail.
Trevowhan is only a few miles from Penzance, St Michael's Mount, Sennen and St Ives and is an ideal base for exploring the area. The beautiful Portheras Beach is just over a mile away while some of the finest walking country in Cornwall is within a few minutes of The Mowhay. There is a good selection of eating places and pubs within two miles in either direction. The nearest shop is two miles to the west in the village of Pendeen and Penzance is a fifteen minute drive away. There is a regular bus service running between Land's End and St Ives that stops 100m from the property.

Property manager

Pauline and Des Hannigan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Property to be left clean and tidy on departure

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Penzance

Located in Penzance, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. St. Michael's Mount is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carbis Bay Beach and Porthcurno Beach. Trengwainton Garden and National Dahlia Collection are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Penzance, ENG

What's nearby

  • Penzance Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Cape Cornwall - 15 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Sennen Cove Beach - 17 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Porthcurno Beach - 22 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Minack Theatre - 22 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • Hayle Station - 21 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sportsman's Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Fountain Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Star Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jeremy's Fish and Chip Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Farmers Arms - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful coastal property with large garden. Unbeatable views of sea and moors. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful coastal property with large garden. Unbeatable views of sea and moors.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful coastal property with large garden. Unbeatable views of sea and moors.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful coastal property with large garden. Unbeatable views of sea and moors. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Portheras Cove and Men-an-Tol. Men Scryfa and Boat Cove are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Relaxing stay with wonderful views

Enjoyed a 3 night stay over new year. Wonderful views and peaceful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Liz C.

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

Great view

Lovely upstairs apartment, flooded with light and fabulous views.Extremely well equiped kitchen, satisfactory bathroom and plenty of storage in the bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine H.

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

Cozy place in besutiful surrounding

Besutiful place to calm down and to enjoy the besutiful landscape. We felt home withon minutes
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Great place

👍
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Short get away

Lovely barn in a quiet location but still close to all amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

HAYDN J.

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

Lovely cottage

This property was perfect for a couple who want a really quiet time away from the crowds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jaap Chris K.

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

Fijn vakantiehuis, rustig gelegen.

We had a nice stay, Pauline and Des are lovely people.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

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

Simply enjoyable

remote and calm, just wonderful if you are looking for a time that´s peaceful and relaxed
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel M.

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

Beautiful Cottage at an Amazing Location!

Everything about this cottage was good. Comfortable bed, bright living room with sea views, well fitted-out kitchen with washing machine - and all detached with garden, parking & good communication. The Sat-Nav took us right there, but had to park and locate on foot as the property is tucked away up a drive way - no big deal though! Beautiful coastal walks nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil T.

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

Relaxing stay

Great, quiet location for exploring the west of Cornwall, north and south coast. Pauline and Des were very welcoming, checking that everything was ok with the flat for us. It was great to watch from the lounge window as the barn owl hunted in the fields. A visit to the Minack theatre is a great experience, even in the rain! The property is located in a lovely part of our Country.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andre W., Amersfoort/Netherlands

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

Nice, silent place to stay

Very pleasant, but the double bed was not good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas S.

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

Traumurlaub in Cornwall

We had a wonderful time at this charming and comfortable place, the surrounding is absolutely beautiful and perfect to calm down. Pauline and Des are such a lovely and helpful couple, we felt very welcome from the very first minute - thank you both for everything :-)
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

JANE R.

Excellent location - Comfortable and very clean property

We were looking for peace and quiet and we found it !! Friendly welcome from Des and Pauline and they were always available if we needed anything. Views from Mowhay - sea view in one direction and beautiful countryside in another.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

Relax, unwind

A relaxing and enjoyable time view from the property outstanding sea to the one side and countryside to the other. The Barn Owl flying past and hunting for its young early morning and evening was an extra speical treat. Our host Pauline and Des were wonderful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

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

Peaceful Coastal Holiday

The Mowhay was a beautiful, peaceful place to base our mini break. Gorgeous views out to sea and onto the moorland above. The flat is spacious, spotlessly clean and with very good facilities. Pauline and Des gave us a warm and friendly welcome and we look forward to seeing them again when we no doubt rebook this great find.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arnold V., Tiel, Netherlands

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

Great experience at the Cornish coasts!

The house has everything you need to relax in-between trips including the assistance and help of the wonderful owners who life near the house, always ready to help if needed. The surroundings are beautiful, the coastlines are overwhelming beautiful, the house isn't in a touristic place but in full countryside so peaceful and quiet is hard to imagine unless you've been there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

HAYDN J.

Wonderful relaxed stay

A super cottage style flat in a truly fabulous location. Wonderful views of the surrounding countryside and ocean and yet only 10 minutes or so by car to Penzance. We were there at the end of October and the heating was left on all the time at no extra cost which made the property very cosy. The owners gave us a warm welcome and it was a lovely stay. we would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Rolandas J.

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

Mr Rolandas

It's a clean and nice house but difficult to drive on very narrow roads and was blocked for the road works.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret T.

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

Quiet setting

The accommodation was quaint and quiet. We were a little further out than we expected but after a day's walking and exploring it was the perfect place to relax for the evening. Loved the setting. Des was very helpful and kind, we wished we had more time to do all the things that were in the welcome booklet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis O.

Wonderfull and very quiet cottage

We had a wonderfull stay in this beautiful cottage. The cottage is very comfortable, very clean, spacious and quiet. The kitchen is very good equipped! We enjoyed the view over the surrouding area. There are many wonderfull footpaths near the cottage. Thank you Pauline for tea and biscuits on arrival and for your kindness.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

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

Very nice appartment in great location

After a trip down to Cornwall, we were warmly welcomed by the owner. Great start of our holiday. The appartment itself was nice and clean, offered all one needs during a holiday and on top of that a great view out all windows. It is located in a very peaceful and quiet environment which was great. A set of information and good tips about where to go out for dinner and great walks in the environment was ready waiting for us. We really loved our stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

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

Peaceful

Close enough to the coast to see the sea from the window; far enough from the crowds for solitude and peace. Excellent hosts—kind and welcoming but never intrusive. Clean, tidy accommodation in an elevated position providing great views as well as the all-important parking slot and wifi. St Ives and Penzance are not far away, otherwise relax and enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug P., Atlanta, USA

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

Loved It

We needed a place to get away, and this was it. Though our stay was during a school break, we'd have never known it until we drove into Saint Ives. The cottage was as described and was clean, spacious, and comfortable. The views were so mesmerizing it was difficult to leave for our daily explorations. Pauline was helpful yet unobtrusive. The folder with recommendations, information, and a map was useful and thoughtful. We loved this place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm T.

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

Quiet and Relaxing

Had very good communication with Des and Pauline prior to my arrival at the property. I was welcomed with tea bags, milk and biscuits waiting for me in the kitchen. Des and Pauline are extremely friendly and helpful and live in the adjacent building if needed. The property has views on three sides and was very clean and bright throughout. There is a large well-equipped kitchen and large lounge with a dining table and two sofas. The hamlet is quite remote, so I would say a car is essential. However, it is the perfect location to explore the North and South on the Cornish West coast. I am happy to recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing break in the Cornish countryside and look forward to booking it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter B.

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

Not quite as expected .........

The property was clean and well presented on initial viewing but it was tired and needed refreshing. In places there were grubby marks on the walls. There was a hairdryer but no plug point near a mirror so in order to use the hairdryer the mirror had to be moved into the living room to the dining table for use. The basics were provided but no enhancements such as shower gel or cosmetic tissues. The water pressure was very poor - part of life in the country - but it meant the shower was either boiling hot or cold - it took a lot of adjustment to get an acceptable temperature and then it was only just above a dribble.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Pauline and Des Hannigan

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Pauline and Des have lived in Trevowhan for over thirty years and have a wide ranging knowledge of the area and of west Cornwall overall. If required, they are happy to advise on outdoor activities, places to visit and cultural events. You only need to ask.

Why they chose this property

Peaceful and private. Somewhere to escape from it all but within easy access to amenities.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests