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Hemmick Cottage

Cornwall
Newly refurbished, the exterior at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall
The exterior at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall
The kitchen at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall
The sitting room at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall
The sitting room at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall
The sitting room at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall
The dining room at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall
The double bedroom at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall
The twin bedroom at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall
The twin bedroom at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall
The shower room at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall
The shower room at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall
The garden at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall
The garden at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall
View of Hemmick Beach near Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall
Newly refurbished, the exterior at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall The exterior at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall The kitchen at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall The sitting room at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall The sitting room at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall The sitting room at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall The dining room at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall The double bedroom at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall The twin bedroom at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall The twin bedroom at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall The shower room at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall The shower room at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall The garden at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall The garden at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall View of Hemmick Beach near Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall

At-a-glance details

  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Preferred changeover day Wednesday
  • Minimum stay 2 nights
  • Number of dogs welcome 0
  • Acorn rating 4 What's this?
  • Reference 011105
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About Hemmick Cottage

Over the Cornish headlands and in between rocky coves sits this remote stone-built Victorian cottage.

The incredible setting of this cottage will ensure you get sand between your toes, perched as it is on the edge of Hemmick Beach with unparalleled views of the sea and beyond, looking across to Dodman Point, the highest point in South Cornwall.

The cottage is situated just a stone’s throw from a sandy beach perfect for children, with plenty of rock pools at low tide. To get to Hemmick you’ll drive down a steep and narrow lane with breath-taking views of the coast, with this small and simple cottage nestling round a bend.  Once you’re through the door, there’s a everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay, with a well equipped kitchen and the multi-fuel stove for cosy evenings in. Outside there’s a table and chairs in the garden for alfresco dining, with the sea lapping the shore just beyond.
Even though this small cottage sleeps four in two bedrooms (with beach views) today, back in 1881 it housed Simon Liddicoat, the local blacksmith, along with his wife Mary and their six children.

Walkers will adore being  right on the South West Coast Path as soon as you open the door, and walking in one direction takes you up to Dodman Point, along to Vault beach and on to the pretty harbour village of Gorran Haven with its pubs and shops. Head the other way and you’ll find a network of footpaths to explore on the Roseland.
This remote scenic location is particularly popular in the summer months with locals and visitors. The lanes and beach can become busy.

Walk up Dodman point and take a break from the hustle and bustle. It’s a great space for bird watching and getting back to nature. Under your feet are centuries of archaeological features on this dramatic headland.
Or visit nearby Heligan Gardens or drop down into the bustling harbour town of Mevagissey. For more days out, then travel inland to the National Trust properties of Trerice, an Elizabethan Manor and Lanhydrock with its garden, parkland, house and cycle trail. When you stay with us, the funds you’re your holiday helps us to carry on looking after special places like this.

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Features and facilities

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

Accessibility

Not accessible

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Layout

  • Ground floor

    Entrance porch, sitting room with multi-fuel stove, dining room, kitchen, utility room.

  • First floor

    2 bedrooms (one double and one 5' twin) and a shower room. Both the bedrooms enjoy fantastic views of Hemmick Beach. The double bedroom has a built in wardrobe.

Notes for guests

Access: If you would like a copy of the access statement for this cottage please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Heating: Night storage heating downstairs and electric panel heaters upstairs.

Parking: Parking is available for two cars across the lane from the cottage in a gated area.

Garden: There is an enclosed two tier garden to front of the cottage with a wooden picnic table. There is a garage for storing bicycles, beach equipment, surf boards etc.

Utilities/electricals: The washing machine and tumble dryer are a combined washer/dryer.

Telephone: There is no mobile phone signal in the cottage but there is some signal on the beach and along the coast path in an easterly direction.

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

Logs/charcoal: Environmentally friendly briquettes can be purchased at the time of booking or whilst at the cottages for use on the fire.

Local suppliers: Why not try some Delicious Dexter beef produced at neighbouring Penare Farm. This is available by phoning Liz and Dick on 01726 843152. Order a few days in advance of your stay.

Please note: There are a number of low doorways and ceilings in the cottage.

The beach directly in front of the cottage is popular and can be busy at times particularly in the summer months.

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Aerial view of the Dodman

The Dodman

Towering above the sea, this historic headland offers dramatic, panoramic views
Carne beach

Carne and Pendower

Two amazing sandy beaches on the Roseland peninsula
Winter view of Towan beach

Roseland

Discover secluded bays, magical creeks - a quieter pace of life
Towan beach at Porth looking towards Killigerran low tide

Porth

Creekside and coastal footpaths make for great walking and wildlife spotting. Towan beach at Porth is perfect for children.
View across frosty grass towards the sea at Trelissick, Cornwall

Trelissick

A welcoming country house and garden set in an estate with stunning maritime views and lovely woodland walks
Looking down to Fowey from Station Woods

Fowey Estuary

Spectacular walks, secluded beaches and exceptional views

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About the Acorn rating

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To help find the best cottage for you, we have created our own quality rating system for our holiday cottages called the Acorn rating. Ranging from 1-5 Acorns, the rating gives you an indication of a property’s facilities, fixtures and fittings, with five being the highest quality level. The Acorn rating is not connected to any other industry rating system that may be used for holiday cottages and is only to be used as a guide that covers location, style of interior and the facilities you may be looking for. We do not set our cottage pricing based on the Acorn rating we have given a cottage as all our cottages are of an individual nature. Therefore, we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice. In addition, some of our cottages are curated to be sympathetic to their time period. This means that they might not have all of the aspects of modern living, but impress in so many other ways.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose and clean. Running water and a toilet are provided. There could be some limitations to heating and washing facilities – details of these will be stated clearly on the cottage's webpage. Bedding, linen and towels are supplied with a few exceptions, which are again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. In general, a 1 Acorn cottage does not have WiFi.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high number of guests to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 Acorn cottages have WiFi and the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic. Bedding, linen and towels are supplied in all 2-5 Acorn cottages.

3 Acorn: a good, standard offer. Generally it is correctly proportioned for the number of guests but could have a few compromises, for example a small kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage.

4 Acorn: these cottages have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally the ratio of bathrooms to guests is likely to be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers instead of showers over baths.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. This is the highest offer available. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage or is set within an extraordinary location or building. The furniture is of a high standard, and has real comfort for modern living.

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