One of Cornwall’s best kept secrets, Kingsand is a few minutes walk from the adjacent village of Cawsand. The beaches are perfect for safe swimming, water sports and rock pooling. Kingsand boasts a range of excellent pubs, cafes, gift shops, an art gallery and deli. The stunning Whitsand Bay is close by and offers miles of golden sandy beach, a surf school, coasteering and spectacular coastal walks.
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Torpoint
Located in Torpoint, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Somerville Gallery and Devonport Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Adventure Bay Surf School and Antony Woodland Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Port Eliot House and Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Home Park. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Mount Edgcumbe Country Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Kingsand Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Cawsand Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Getting around
Germans Station - 26 min drive
Restaurants
The Canteen at Maker Heights - 16 min walk
Edgcumbe Arms - 3 min drive
Fort Inn - 5 min drive
Cliff Top Cafe - 4 min drive
Le Bistrot Pierre - 26 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Large Holiday Cottage in Kingsand, Cornwall pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Large Holiday Cottage in Kingsand, Cornwall?
As of 25 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large Holiday Cottage in Kingsand, Cornwall on 10 July 2026 start from NZ$785, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Large Holiday Cottage in Kingsand, Cornwall?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Large Holiday Cottage in Kingsand, Cornwall?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Large Holiday Cottage in Kingsand, Cornwall?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Large Holiday Cottage in Kingsand, Cornwall located?
This family-friendly Torpoint holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps away from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Kingsand Bay Beach and Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park. Cawsand Beach and Mount Edgcumbe Country Park are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Lovely house with lots of space inside and out. Close to the beach and village shops, and pubs. We stayed a week with a big multi-generational family group and it all worked perfectly. We loved our stay here.
What a lovely cottage from where to enjoy Kingsand. Cairn Cottage is spacious and very well equipped for larger groups. The lovely enclosed rear courtyard was a real bonus for the children. Will definitely be back !
We had an amazing time. The cottage was well equipped. Close proximity to the beach, parking, pubs, local shops, restaurants and starting point to many walks. Overall great experience and would stay there again. Thank you Kate.
The property was lovingly cared for and clean. It was a pleasure to stay in Kingsand. Kate and Jim were immediate to answer questions and concerns as well as kind to deal with. I would stay again if ever we are so lucky to come back!
This is the third time we have stayed at Cairn Cottage for our annual family holiday . The cottage is perfect for us . It is ideally located for shops , pubs and bakery . The grandchildren enjoy coming back to a familiar place where they can easily go to the shops on their own. The cottage offers everything we need in a wonderful location.
We had a fantastic week staying at the lovely Cairns Cottage in Kingsand. It was the perfect location for holidaying with a multi generational family. The fully equipped cottage was minutes to two beaches, fantastic pubs, great walks, ferry across to Plymouth and in the heart of a lovely atmospheric village. Communication with Kate & Jim was also great too. Would highly recommend for a memorable family trip.
Caroline H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2021
Hi
Thanks for the lovely feedback.
So pleased you had a great holiday.
Come back again soon !
Kate &Jim
The cottage was a perfect place for us to stay for a fanily Christmas.
We loved the huge settee in the front room, very well equipped kitchen and spacious loft room.
The communication with our host was fantastic and very helpful.
Thank you!
The cottage was ideal for our family of ages ranging from 9 years to 76. The kitchen was very well stocked and the beds were comfortable. The staircase was a bit of a problem, but we had been warned about that.
The property was spacious and warm. We really enjoyed our stay, despite the weather.
Close to the beach, great walks, good pubs, plenty of space. My 83 year old mum got up the stairs fine as some people had mentioned them in other reviews. Car park round the corner and there always seemed to be a space.
Meriel J.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paula R.
11 August 2018
Comfortable and spacious for our extended family holiday.
Large and spacious cottage where everyone could have their own room and also get together in the large reception rooms and kitchen. The cottage was ready for us on arrival and was clean and well prepared. We had a lovely holiday in one of our favourite places and were sad to leave. Thank you very much.
Paula R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Dear Paula,
Thankyou for taking the time to write a review. I’m so pleased you all hsd a great Holiday !
Please do come again soon !
I would rather keep this forgotten corner of Cornwall a secret! We stayed in this cottage for Xmas as we needed to be near Plymouth where our family lives and works. For us, it was a perfect location. The cottage is very central with convenience shops and pubs close by. We had one problem but the owners tried their very best to fix it as quickly as possible. We would be happy to return in the future.
We all enjoyed the twin villages. They have a wide range of gluten-free and dairy-free options in the shop and in most restaurants.Everyone we met was very nice and helpful.Unfortunately, the travel connections with Sweden are not the best. It takes a long time to get there. But it was definitely worth it.Marianne with children and grandchildren
We were blessed by good weather but this could easily become our favorite spot in Cornwall and the house itself could not be better located. The Spa up the road although small is very well located and we tried all the pubs in both villages as well as the View and Canteen at Makers. Only disappointment the bakery which hardly ever opens, is poorly stocked when it does (!) and was out of stock of pizza on the only evening that it offers pizza at 5pm (apparently you need to pre-order). The house was spacious, decent rooms and a big lounge with a pleasant outdoor space so ideal for a grown up group of mostly couples but above all Kingsand is magic.
Charles R.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2021
I’m so pleased you had a good time. Kingsand really is a special place .
We visited this beautiful property with our family and friends and were blown away by the beauty of both the cottage and the location. We didn’t want to leave, one week just wasn’t enough and we could have happily stayed for another week at least!
There is so much to see and do right on the doorstep and each day was an adventure. Having the use of the kayak was fantastic and being able to just launch into the sea a short walk from the front door was great! We all hired Kayaks for the day and headed off around the headland, stopping at secret paradise coves along the way, which I think was the best day we have ever had as a family!
The cottage, which is the best we have ever stayed in, is so well thought out and fully stocked with everything you could possibly need, although we would have loved a bbq in the garden.
We will certainly be visiting this little slice of heaven again!!
Karen C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2020
Dear Karen
Thankyou for such a lovely review .
We are always delighted to hear when people have had a great time ,
Please do come e back again !
About the host
Hosted by kate Holdom
My husband and I have two children and in 1997 we moved from London with our two young children for an idyllic life in Cornwall. We did indeed have 7 fabulous years in Kingsand until family circumstances meant that we had to move back to London for a time. Kingsand is a truly unique place which we all love and miss greatly. We hope you too enjoy our wonderful home and village.
Why they chose this property
Whilst on a tour of Cornwall with a friend I visited Kingsand almost by accident.
On the same trip we visited St Ives, Rock, Padstow and other famous places in Cornwall but for us, none of them compared. We hear this time and again from people who visit.
We feel Kingsand is quite a unique place and hard not to fall in love with.The village is a really friendly place, very much unchanged by time and stunning whatever the weather. Visitors always comment on how much their children love the freedom they are afforded by the safety in the village, a rare thing today. A favorite with little visitors is being sent to the shop, money and list in hand getting the Sunday paper and fresh baked croissants…..very grown up.
What makes this property unique
We hope you enjoy our house and this fabulous area as much as we do.