Padstow, walk to the beach, family & pet friendly, open fire, coastal footpath

I am a Brazilian lady who have been living in the UK for 32 years, 28 of which in Cornwall where I have made my home and can't think of leaving this place. I have always lived in this area, first in Bloomfield, Padstow for 12 years, where I have Skye Cottage (E6571) and now in Mawgan Porth. I am married to a local chap and both my daughters were born here, where they follow on their dad's footsteps playing golf, surfing and life-guarding during the Summer.

Bloomfield Cottage has a special place in my heat. I bought it in 1995 and lived there for seven years, when I had my daughters, who left the house still very young. They don't remember much from this time, but every time I go, I can see them running around. We used to take them down to the beach the whole year round, regardless of the weather, and the coloured glass bits framing the shower in the conservatory were collected by them on Rocky beach when they were toddlers. My husband and I bought the house from his parents and we are the fourth generation to own it. We have put it on the market twice and given up on the idea. I just cannot bring myself to sell it!

The house is a above all a family home. And that's the feeling most people take from it, I'm glad to say. Apart from the beach nearby, the walks are legendary. You can reach Padstow on a beautiful coastal walk or go the other way to Harlyn Beach, which is dog friendly the whole year round. Not being too big, make it easy to heat so the cottage is as pleasant in the Summer as it is in the Winter. Two fire places help, as well. The house dates back to the end of 19th century and it is a work in progress. We have made several reforms over the years but have tried our best to keep its original features.