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The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building.

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A cozy living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a staircase leading to another room.
A kitchen with a dishwasher, a sink, and a countertop with various kitchen items.
A living room with a wooden coffee table, two sofas with patterned cushions, a television on a wooden stand, and a mirror on the wall.
A beach with a rocky coastline and a clear view of the ocean.
A small, neatly made bed with a white duvet in a room with two bedside tables, each with a lamp.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Located near the sea, this cottage features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 5 guests. Enjoy activities like motorboating and waterskiing nearby. The outdoor areas include a deck and furnished patio, while golf is also accessible nearby. Explore attractions such as Eastern Green Beach and Longrock Beach.

Highlights

  • Barbecue

    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Cornwall National Landscape
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Furnished patio
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Penzance, Cornwall
  • Place, Eastern Green Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Longrock Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Hotel
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    ‪6 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building.

The Cart House is situated in the village of Gulval with church and pub, and bus service to the stunning picturesque fishing village of St Ives just 6 miles over the hill. It is close to spectacular beaches, cliffs and the rugged Cornish coastline. It benefits from being in short and easy level walking distance to Penzance town centre, railway station, bus terminal and Isles of Scilly ferry. Mounts bay, with its safe beaches, St Michael's Mount and coastal cycle path are quickly and easily accessible. We can arrange surfing lessons, fishing trips, boat and wildlife trips and much more.


The property is ideal for families, being so close to all local amenities, but still retains a traditional Cornish village atmosphere. This traditional granite cart house was built around 1895 and has been tastefully converted to a high standard. The kitchen is equipped with cooker, fridge, microwave, toaster, washing machine. Steps down to the open plan, light and airy living room with pine floor and dining area. There is a TV, DVD player. Selection of DVDs and books. French doors to sunny paved patio area with garden furniture and lighting suitable for BBQ's. Bedroom one: Double bed. Bedroom two: Single bed. Bedroom three. 2 Single beds which can be linked together. Bedrooms are carpeted.
Bathroom has toilet, basin, bath with shower over.

The property is centrally heated.

Bed linen, bath towels and tea towels are provided. Please supply your own beach towels. There is off road parking beside the cottage and unrestricted parking in the village.
The local area is famous for many outdoor pursuits including surfing and wind surfing on spectacular beaches. Wonderful sea views and rugged coastline. Fishing, hiking, riding and cycling.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No all male or all female stag / hen type parties of 4 or more people.

Not to behave in a manner likely to cause offence to occupiers of neighbouring properties.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 710609
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Penzance

Located in Penzance, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. National Dahlia Collection and Paradise Park and JungleBarn are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Wharfside Shopping Centre and Trevaskis Farm. St Ives Society of Artists and St Ives Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Penzance, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Eastern Green Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Longrock Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Wharfside Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Union Hotel - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Egyptian House - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station) - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Farmers Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sullivan's Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Longboat Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fat Fish - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪4 - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Cornwall National Landscape and Eastern Green Beach. Longrock Beach and Tremenheere Sculpture Garden are also within 1 mile (2 km). Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station) is 20 minutes by foot and Penzance Station is 20 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome as always, see you next time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the second visit to this property so that says it all really. Excellent location, comfortable with everything we needed. We'll likely be back another year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2026
Thank you Ben for your review. We look forward to having you stay again. Youre welcome back
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at The Cart House. A nice quiet little village. The property was exactly as described and was ideal for our family. Clean and tidy, clean towels provided and little extras such as a washing machine and liquids, cleaning materials etc really made it feel like a home from home. Gulval is near to everything and was a great base to explore Cornwall from. It was lovely to meet Mandy and she gave clear details of everything. Would definitely recommend The Cart House and will look at booking again when we are down in Cornwall again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the facilities needed to accommodate a quiet relaxing break in a very convenient location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent family holiday

The Cart House was the perfect base for our family holiday. Good place to explore South. Cornwall with everything we needed.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Staycation Retreat

Comfortable clean and comprehensively equipped being secluded in a small community yet close to all essential amenities. Ideally located for visiting most of Cornwalls many renowned attractions
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good overall

Had a good stay .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2022
Thank you pradeep
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family holiday in Gulval

Lovely property. Ideal base for exploring the surrounding area. Good communication with owner Mandy. Very enjoyable stay, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2022
Lovely guests Welcome back any time Mandy 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely accommodation

Its a lovely place to stay. The house is a gresat size for our family. Lovely and clean and has everything you need. Very close to Tesco and easy access to A30 The perfect place and very reasonably priced. Have stayed before and hope to stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely location. Light sleeper note the lovely church clock chimes on the hour 24 hours a day. The property is lovely. Good for entaining and local supermarkets are just a short walk/drive away as is the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would recommend

This cottage was perfect for us and was ideally located to explore the area. Stress free stay! Thanks Mandy.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Staging post

Perfect for visiting all the great locations in Cornwall
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cart house

Lovely place to stay. Quiet village, spacious property and close to supermarkets. We used as a base to visit places of interest, it was easy to get onto the A30. Lovely pub just up the road Would definitely stay in this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2023
Hi Melvin Many thanks for your great review. Pleased you enjoyed your stay It was a pleasure to meet you and your family Kind regards Mandy Simons
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely time.

Lovely property, very clean, everything we needed was just there. We felt very welcome and the host Mandy was lovely and very prompt to answer any question's , overall a wonderful week .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our holiday

The Carthouse was very nice, clean and comfortable. Mandy was a very nice host always ready with advice when asked. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2022
Lovely guests Welcome back anytime Mandy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely location and well equip

A very convenient location, everything was as advertised. Our host was attentive to any questions we had. The property was well equipped. Would recommend to others
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2025
Thank you very much for your revert
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All excellent. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful cottage in an outstanding landscape

We had a perfect 2-weeks-stay in the cart house! Thanks Mandy for everything.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We felt very comfortable in this beautiful and spacious cottage. We Head some trouble with our car and Mandy and Bob were very helpful contact. We would book this cottage a second time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gulval in the sun :-)

We had a very good stay in this well equipped cottage with more than enough space in walking distance to Penzance
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Already booked for next year!

Excellent location to get anywhere you want to go. Beds were very comfortable and facilities were just what you need, including a good hot shower. Everything we needed. We booked for next year before we left. Need I say more! You won't regret booking.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2025
Thank you very much for your review.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cart house stay

Quiet residence short drive from Penzance. Mandy and family helpful with any requests.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, great facilities, very clean and well maintained, thanks Mandy. Thats why we keep coming back! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal property for our family stay - conveniently located for access to Penzance and other areas in Cornwall, especially Lands End and the surrounding areasAll facilities we needed were there - and 3 major supermarkets all within walking distance if needed; although the pathway is a bit overgrown (not that there's anything Mandy could have done about that!)Can also recommend a meal at the local pub a minute's walk up the hill - not a crumb left at the end!All in all a fabulous stay, and we would definitely consider using it again
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Our May holliday

Our time spent at The Cart House was very peasefull and gave us room to relax and enjoy our holiday in Cornwall. Even the chimming of the church bells did not bother us. A couple of things can use an update (settees and the kitchen tap) But all in all a great place to stay. We loved the layout of the place. Thank you Mandy. John and Wil from The Netherlands.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

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