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The White Cottage

Port Isaac, Cornwall
The exterior of The White Cottage, Port Gaverne, Cornwall
The exterior of The White Cottage, Port Gaverne, Cornwall
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The garden at The White Cottage, Port Gaverne, Cornwall
The garden at The White Cottage, Port Gaverne, Cornwall
The garden at The White Cottage, Port Gaverne, Cornwall
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The sitting and dining areas at The White Cottage, Port Gaverne, Cornwall
The kitchen at The White Cottage, Port Gaverne, Cornwall
The kitchen at The White Cottage, Port Gaverne, Cornwall
The kitchen at The White Cottage, Port Gaverne, Cornwall
The dining area at The White Cottage, Port Gaverne, Cornwall
A double bedroom at The White Cottage, Port Gaverne, Cornwall
A double bedroom at The White Cottage, Port Gaverne, Cornwall
A double bedroom at The White Cottage, Port Gaverne, Cornwall
A double bedroom at The White Cottage, Port Gaverne, Cornwall
The bathroom at The White Cottage, Port Gaverne, Cornwall
The bathroom at The White Cottage, Port Gaverne, Cornwall
A view of Port Gaverne near The White Cottage, Port Gaverne, Cornwall
A view of Port Gaverne near The White Cottage, Port Gaverne, Cornwall
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At-a-glance details

  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Preferred changeover day Friday
  • Minimum stay 2 nights
  • Number of dogs welcome 0
  • Acorn rating 4 What's this?
  • Reference 011038
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About The White Cottage

A white-washed cottage with lots of Cornish charm in the small hamlet of Port Gaverne.

Just metres from the beach at Port Gaverne sits this former fish cellar. It’s come a long way since its fish salting days and now provides a traditional three-bedroom beach retreat with added Cornish charm. Original slate floors, a stone-walled fireplace and low doorways give a particular historic character to this cottage, whilst the courtyard and walled garden provide lots of space for lounging outside. 

You’ll be staying in a traditional Cornish hamlet where small fishing boats line the sands and white-washed, slate-roofed cottages nestle on its winding streets. At low tide, rock pools and secret caves emerge from the craggy rocks, whilst high tide brings deep waters that allow for diving adventures. 

The South West Coast Path runs past your doorstep, so you’ll be on the pathway to the rest Cornwall. From here you can walk to the lively harbour village of Port Isaac in 10 minutes or for longer walks head west to Lundy Bay and Polzeath surfing beach.  
 

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Features and facilities

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

Accessibility

Not accessible

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Layout

  • Ground floor

    Hall, utility/cloakroom with shower cubicle and lavatory, kitchen, sitting/dining room with solid-fuel stove, bedroom (double with 6' bed which can also be a twin on request).

  • First floor

    Two bedrooms (one double with 6' bed, one double with 6' bed which can also be a twin on request), bathroom with shower mixer attachment.

Notes for guests

Access: The access statement is for guidance only. For up to date photos please those images in the main website page.

Heating: Night storage heating, Electrorad eco heating and convector heating included.

Parking: Parking available for one vehicle outside cottage, with one additional space nearby.

Garden: Enclosed, private garden which is accessed from the French doors in the sitting room.

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

Bike/kayak storage: There is designated, secure storage for customers bikes and/or kayaks in a separate building approx. 100 metres from the cottage.

Logs/charcoal: Environmentally friendly eco-logs, kindling and firelighters can be purchased at the time of booking or whilst at the cottages for use on the fire.

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

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

Local suppliers: Discount offered to National Trust guests at Cornish Rock Tors and Outdoor Adventures. These outdoor activity providers offer kayaking, surfing, coasteering and much more.

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Doyden Cottage at Doyden Point, Port Quin, overlooking Padstow Bay

Port Quin

A peaceful sheltered inlet on an outstanding stretch of unspoilt coast
An aerial view of Tintagel Old Post Office

Tintagel Old Post Office

One of the Trust's most delightful medieval buildings, enhanced by a cottage garden
Boscastle harbour in the spring

Boscastle

A sheltered natural inlet with an unspoilt harbour village
Aerial view of Trevose Head, Cornwall

Trevose Head

Jutting into the Atlantic, Trevose Head commands views for miles along the coast
Lanhydrock house seen in the winter

Lanhydrock

Magnificent late Victorian country house with garden and wooded estate
The dramatic coastline at Carnewas

Carnewas at Bedruthan

Dramatic coastline with views over huge rock stacks

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About the Acorn rating

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We have applied a 1-5 Acorn rating to each cottage to be used only as a guide that covers location, style of interior and facilities you may be looking for. The range runs from 1 Acorn at a more basic level through to 5 Acorns at the highest level. Cottage pricing is not judged on the Acorn rating alone and as all our cottages are of an individual nature we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose, safe and clean. Running water and a WC 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 is again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. Generally a 1 acorn cottage does not have wifi. Examples of a 1 acorn offer include Cartref, Wales and Rosedene, Worcestershire.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high sleeps to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 acorn cottages have wifi and, similar to a 1 Acorn cottage, the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic in their offer. All 2 (and higher) Acorn cottages supply bedding, linen and towels. Examples of a 2 acorn offer include Engine Cottage, Cornwall and High Hallgarth, Cumbria.

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 sized kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage. Examples of a 3 acorn cottage include the Mustard Pot Cottage, Norfolk and Rose Cottage, Isle of Wight.

4 Acorn: these cottage have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally it is likely to have added comfort extras. The ratio of bathrooms to guests will be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers as opposed to over bath showers. Examples of a 4 Acorn offer include Portland House, Dorset and Stepper View, Cornwall.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage. This is the highest offer available. The furniture is of high standard, and has real comfort for modern living. Examples of a 5 Acorn cottage include The Old Rectory, South Wales and West Gate Lodge, Yorkshire.

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