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Little Gwyn. 3 min walk to Beach! Gorgeous views out to sea.

Family-friendly vacation home in St Austell

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Beach nearby
Dining
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gorran Haven
  • Place, Caerhays Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Pentewan Sands Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Lost Gardens of Heligan
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

St Austell

This vacation home places you next to Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Gorran Haven Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a fenced private yard.
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What's nearby

  • Gorran Haven Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Caerhays Castle - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Pentewan Sands Beach - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Lost Gardens of Heligan - 16 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Eden Project - 26 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

  • St Austell Station - 26 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salamander - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Polgooth Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Steward's House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Into The Woods - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Little Gwyn. 3 min walk to Beach! Gorgeous views out to sea.

This 150 Year old coastguard cottage enjoys lovely sea, headland and harbour views. Situated right on the SW Coast Path, Little Gwyn is only a 3 minute walk away from two gorgeous beaches (Little Perhaver and Gorran Haven beach). Further beaches (including Vault beach, from the film “About Time”) are within easy walking distance along the SW Coast path.
Accommodation is laid out over two floors, with gardens to the front and rear. The Cottage boasts a south facing front terrace and a lovely terrace and garden to the rear; perfect for drying wetsuits after a day on the beach. With three bedrooms; a double, twin and single, Little Gwyn sleeps up to 5 adults plus room for a travel cot so is the ideal holiday cottage for families or couples.
A cosy, wood-beamed sitting room opens on to the front terrace, with stunning sea and headland views. The kitchen with dining area is equipped with all utensils and has a small utility area with washing machine and tumble drier. Books, Games, SKY Q television, WIFI and a Log Burner ensure that you can enjoy all home comforts during your stay.
Gorran Haven is a picturesque fishing village, with narrow streets and cobbled lanes; quintessentially Cornish in every way! The village has a fish and chip shop, beach café and a fabulous local store (Cakebreads), with live music & pizza nights in the summer months. Cakebreads also has an outdoor pub - perfect for those long summer evenings.
Mevagissey, a thriving harbour town, is only a few miles drive away, or a wonderfully scenic walk if you fancy, as are The Lost Gardens of Heligan. The world famous Eden Project is only 10 miles away and if you love surfing then the waves of Newquay can be reached in 45 minutes.
Pet friendly. Vault beach (and others nearby) welcomes dogs at all times of the year; the local beach requires a lead during the summer months. Front and rear gardens are both private, with front garden enclosed on all sides.
Like many other properties in the heart of the village, the cottage does not have parking. However, Gorran Haven does have a large car park with good value weekly rates (and only a pleasant 5 minute walk away, past the beach). Cars can be driven up to the property to drop off or pick up.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fenced private yard, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (55 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 22

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in St Austell, just steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Gorran Haven Beach, and within a short walk of Little Perhaver Beach. You'll also find Great Perhaver Beach and Bow Beach less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Little Gwyn. 3 min walk to Beach! Gorgeous views out to sea.?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation with some featuring beach views.

Does Little Gwyn. 3 min walk to Beach! Gorgeous views out to sea. have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall), which is 22.7 mi away (55 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Little Gwyn. 3 min walk to Beach! Gorgeous views out to sea.?

Yes, every accommodation at Little Gwyn. 3 min walk to Beach! Gorgeous views out to sea. comes with a deck with some featuring beach views.

Little Gwyn. 3 min walk to Beach! Gorgeous views out to sea. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cosy cottage in a great location of Gorran Haven. Pet friendly. Generously equipped with all you need. Comfy beds. Excellent communications with hosts. Local shop, fish & chip shop, and dog friendly beach 5 minutes away. Great for coast path walking. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host sent us so much information which was really helpful and it’s the best service we have received.The cottage was warm, cozy & homely. It had everything we needed & a lovely view of the harbour.A great place to stay for a chilled out & quiet week.Staying in October resulted in less people around & was exactly what we needed.Harbour was lovely & pretty, just a 3 minute walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best communication I have ever had from a host. Proactive and very helpful. Little Gwyn feels like a real family home - really welcoming and well fitted out. All you could ask for - apart from the weather
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant location, stunning views out over the harbour. We loved sitting in the garden each evening watching everyone jumping off the harbour wall into the sea! The cottage is just a short walk down to the beach. Despite being small Gorran Haven has everything you might need, Cafe, shop, bar and fish and chip shop. The cottage itself is lovely, completed to a high spec and well equipped with everything you might need. The hosts were really helpful, providing lots of helpful info ahead of our arrival. I was slightly worried about the lack of parking ahead of arrival but it wasn’t a problem at all. We managed fine loading and unloading with three small kids. Overall we had a brilliant stay and would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin William M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Gwyn- A Little Slice of Paradise

Amazing stay at Little Gwyn with our 3 boys. Lovely welcoming family home with charm and style which made our holiday. Brilliant, quiet and friendly location with lots of walks and beaches. Perfect place to get away from it all to relax and recharge. Excellent communication with our attentive hosts with lots of information and suggestions for us. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A most comfortable and well equipped house with lovely gardens and sea views.It is superbly situated, being a short walk down to the beach, shop and cafés and with direct access to the coastal path.It is easy to stay here without a car and arrive by train, as we did. There is a good local taxi and a community bus you can book on line to various local places like Heligan.The communication with the owner was excellent throughout.We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cottage and location

We stayed at Coastguard Cottage for a week and had a wonderful time. The location is stunning and the cottage has incredible sea views. It’s also extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The owners were fantastic, providing very helpful information both on places to visit and restaurant and pub recommendations. They were also very quick to respond to any questions we had both before and whilst staying at the cottage. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and hope to return again for another relaxing break soon!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Fantastic week, host made the stay extra special with all the information about the area and the cottage. Cottage felt like home straight away and the views were amazing. Fantastic holiday didn’t want to come home, would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana H., Norwich

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

The cottage is everything the listing claims. The location was perfect for us - close to the sea, and great access to the coastal path. The village is charming and in early September delightfully quiet - compared to eg Mevagissey. I appreciated the personal touch and attentiveness of our hosts - thank you !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Gorran Haven

Perfect for a mixed age range family seaside holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cottage in amazing location

A beautiful beach is just a 2 min walk away. It is dog friendly, our dog loved it. A fish and chip shop. A couple of shops selling Cornish ice creams. Right next to the coastal path also 5min drive from lost gardens of Heligan. Can’t recommend this place enough. A truly relaxing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal Cornish Cottage

Petite but well decorated and perfectly situated to take advantage of the sea easily. Michael was a delightful and communicative host.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Clean and comfortable cottage, nicely decorated and with everything we needed for a lovely holiday. Lovely to wake to the sound of the sea and view of the sunrise. Property owners Michael and Becky were very friendly and helpful, supplying lots of extra information about the area and were easily contactable
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage in a lovely location - near the beach

My husband and I spent a lovely week in coastguard cottage with Billy our dog. It's a gorgeous cottage, very cosy and with everything you need. It was spotless, and had a clean modern feel, but maintained the quirky old cottage feel. Fab location, (you get used to going up and down the hill!) but it's worth the walk up as you get a gorgeous view of the sea, which you can see from the patio and some of the downstairs area. We enjoyed sitting on the patio with a pasty, or cream tea! You can see the sunrise from the (v.comfy) bed in main bedroom Weather was superb, we had Little Perhaven beach to ourselves some days-swimming and paddleboarding! There are lovely walks direct from the house - to Mevagissey and Hemmick beach in the other direction, If you want to do more, then there are things to do in surrounding towns etc, but we stayed local. We recommend the Haven Chippy, had a lovely fish and chips, salt and pepper squid and 'Haven Stack' burger! We had a fab Sunday lunch at The Crown in St Ewe. It's a short 12 min drive, but the food was delicious and we went twice more during the week. They welcome dogs too :-) Also visit Cakebreads, such friendly people and interesting place! If you haven't watched the film "About Time' do so, and take a walk to Vault Beach as that is where the beach scenes were filmed! It's already a fav film of ours and so fab to watch again when we were there. All in all a lovely week. Would highly recommend! Thanks Michael and Rebecca.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ruth c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply perfect!

An incredibly comfortable, stylish and brilliantly located cottage with the best of hosts. Walking on your doorstep, seaviews from the terrace, swimming minutes away on the best of dog friendly beaches, fantastic pasties from the local shop Cake breads and the most delicious fish and chips opposite, enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous relaxing location !

Beautiful cottage in ideal location for walking, eating, swimming, relaxing by the sea, and much, much more. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend for couples and families alike. Mark, Lisa & Roobs the Dog 🐾 (who also loved his stay)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorran haven

The property is in a perfect location in a perfect setting which has a great way of life
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cara R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful quiet place

Fabulous views and perfect property. Owners very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

TINA G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy days

Beautiful position and view, excellent for walking south west coastal path with far reaching dramatic coastline, choice of three beach's, really didn't need to go far for an adventure. The property was lovely had everything needed for self catering, and best of all the dogs were made welcome with dog bowls and towels avaliable such a wonderful stay, needed the exercise, brilliant.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A comfortable and cosy cottage in a quiet location

One could not criticize the facilities, cleanliness or support from the owner of Little Gwyn. The house is attractively decorated and the furnishings were of a good standard. The views of the harbour and sea from the lounge and principal bedroom are truly lovely. The house is equipped with everything we needed and we enjoyed a comfortable week with no problems. Two of us and our dog had plenty of space but the property might be crowded if there were five people trying to use the two sofas and small single bathroom. The only drawback is that there is no adjacent parking space -which we knew in advance - although one can load and unload outside the property. However the car park is down in the village and, though it may only be 5 minutes down the hill, it was considerably more than that for us walking back uphill to the cottage. This was an inconvenience rather than a problem, but could be an issue for people with mobility difficulties or more mature dogs like ours. The village itself was very pleasant and we do not recall many places with such friendly and helpful residents. Everyone we met was happy to chat and offer advice on where to walk, shop or visit. All in all we had a lovely, relaxing holiday, being fortunate with the weather which was largely warm an bright, and we thank Michael and Rebecca for their assistance, support and advice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

angela k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Omg ! Fabulous!

The house was great,lovely decor.great location.some steep hills but we managed it., which actually was the best part.views of the ocean was great! Great fish and chips in town! Great pasty’s at Mary’s in mevagissey.We hit the jackpot with this place, coming back some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful stay in an excellent property.

We have just returned today from our stay at Little Gwyn in Gorran Haven. What a fabulous holiday we had. The village was the gorgeous, peaceful retreat that we wanted, though within easy reach of little towns like Mevagissey as well as larger places like St. Austell. We were able to reach Land's End and St. Ives for a day trip somewhere a little further afield, and had easy access to the coastal path for some walks with stunning views. The property we stayed in was perfect with plenty of information being sent to us in advance so we knew exactly what to expect. The cottage was spacious, comfortable and very well stocked with all you would need in terms of kitchen equipment, bedding and towels and there are plenty of games, books and the SkyQ television should you have a day where the weather is poor or you just need a rest from all the walking. There was nothing to fault including communication with the owners if we needed them. Thank you so much for a fantastic stay and for making our holiday just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Cottage

We had such a nice stay at this wonderful cottage. Very close to the beach and all amenities of Goran Haven. We were greeted with a lovely bottle of wine. The cottage was so homely and comfortable. I would highly recommend a stay here. This was a very special break for us as we have not been able to take a break from our caring duties for 3 years Thank you for making this stay so relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G., Wokingham, Berkshire. UK

Liked: Cleanliness

Just Wonderful!

Perfectly decorated cottage in lovely hidden gem of a harbour village. Everything we could have needed in the kitchen. The bed is incredibly comfortable with a view of the sea and harbour wall. Located a couple of minutes walk from the Fish & Ship restaurant (which is excellent) and the staff there and in the Post Office/Shop are extremely friendly. Also recommend the Sunday lunch at the local Barley Sheaf pub (just a short drive away) The car park is a 5 minute walk away (some of it up hill) - but it added to my step count :-) and you can pull up outside the cottage to load/unload the car. The road was very quiet - more walkers that vehicles! The weather wasn't our friend during our stay, but the cottage was warm and cosy, and there was plenty of exploring to do. Michael and Rebecca are very responsive to questions and queries - extremely helpful with hints and tips for the local area too. Would love to return in better weather to make use of the outside spaces, patio with sea view to the front and rear garden too! Highly Recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R., Pewsey

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy, comfortable house

Beautifully refurbished, very comfortable beds, excellent shower. Great restaurants in Mevagissey - try the Sharksfin - and super fish and chips at the Haven in Gorran Haven. We also recommend the Teacup Tearoom in Mevagissey.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022