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Skipper's Cabin

The exterior of Skipper's Cabin, Cornwall
The exterior of Skipper's Cabin, Cornwall | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The sleeping area in the open-plan living space at Skipper's Cabin, Cornwall
The sea view from the table and chairs in the garden at Skipper's Cabin, Cornwall

Skipper's Cabin

A cosy shepherd’s hut in a secluded valley close to Porthcothan beach.

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The sleeping area in the open-plan living space at Skipper's Cabin, Cornwall
The sea view from the table and chairs in the garden at Skipper's Cabin, Cornwall
The exterior of Skipper's Cabin, Cornwall
The table for two in the open-plan living space at Skipper's Cabin, Cornwall
The kitchen area and table for two in the open-plan living space at Skipper's Cabin, Cornwall
The open-plan living space at Skipper's Cabin, Cornwall
The wet room at Skipper's Cabin, Cornwall
The wet room at Skipper's Cabin, Cornwall
The sea view from the garden at Skipper's Cabin, Cornwall
The coastal area by Skipper's Cabin, Cornwall
An aerial view over Skipper's Cabin's roof towards Porth Mear Barn (sleeps six), and the surrounding coastal area, Cornwall
The cliffs and beach near to Skipper's Cabin, Cornwall
The cliffs and beach near to Skipper's Cabin, Cornwall
The exterior of Skipper's Cabin, Cornwall

© National Trust/Mike Henton

A cosy shepherd’s hut in a secluded valley close to Porthcothan beach.

At a glance

Guests
2
Bedrooms
1
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
011107
Acorn rating
2What's this

About Skipper's Cabin

This rustic stone cottage started life as a shepherd’s hut. Now it plays host to a snug hideaway in a secluded valley with views down towards the sea. It’s the perfect place to get away from it all. 

Inside there’s a modern open plan living, kitchen and bedroom area. It’s not unusual to wake up to livestock grazing by the windows or the chime of birdsong echoing through the cottage. Have breakfast in the garden before ambling down to the sandy beach at Porthcothan, keeping your eyes peeled for corn buntings and barn owls.

Explore further afield and discover the stunning beaches at Mawgan Porth and Watergate Bay, just three miles from the holiday cottage. And for some of the best seafood restaurants in Cornwall, head to foodie hotspot Padstow, just a 20 minute drive from here.  

Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Dishwasher, not available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • Television, available
  • WiFi, not available
  • Garden, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Freezer, not available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Telephone, available
  • DVD, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, not available
  • BBQ, available

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Hallway, wet room with shower, combined kitchen/dining room/bedroom with 4'6 double bed.

More information

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Heating: Electrorad eco heating, electric wall heating and convector heating included.

Parking: Parking directly outside the cabin.

Garden: An enclosed garden with lovely views, a barbecue and picnic table.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm.

Telephone: The telephone is located in a nearby laundry room and is shared with guests of Porth Mear Cottage and Pentire Farm House.

Offers: Free entry to Tintagel Old Post Office on production of booking details subject to seasonal opening hours.

Bicycle/kayak storage: Basic bicycle/kayak storage is available in a building near to the cottage. This is a shared facility with other guests. Please let us know if you wish to use this facility upon booking.