Crumplehorn Cottage No1 (Pet free – For guests with allergies)
Set in one of the prettiest coastal villages in Cornwall, Crumplehorn Cottage No1 is a tiny nest of happiness. A delightful, romantic hideaway, simply perfect for two, or for solo travellers. Presented with care to showcase the original features of this pretty cottage, dating back to 1738. But, with the necessary mod-cons for modern day living. Step through the sweetest of stable doors (Please mind your head) where the cosy, open plan living room awaits you. The beamed ceilings, hand-painted furniture, and sash windows are beautiful, and really welcoming. The bijou kitchen is perfectly proportioned for the cottage and is well equipped with everything you’ll need should you decide to cook and dine in during your stay. During the winter months you can snuggle up by the Cornish Stone fireplace, and read a book, or watch one of the many DVDs provided. In the warmer spring and summer months you can throw open the stable door and dine Al fresco on the Bistro set. The cottage faces due south for maximum sunshine all year round, and the furnished sun patio with granite flower troughs, is the perfect spot to sit and enjoy a glass of chilled wine, or a coffee, as you relax, unwind and watch the world pass by. The bedroom is accessed by a quaint staircase (With handrail if required) where you’ll find a second TV, and an en-suite bathroom, with a large walk-in shower. Snuggle under the covers when it’s time for bed and relax as you doze off in the comfiest of beds. You can live like a local at Crumplehorn Cottage No1 and enjoy all the delights that Polperro has to offer. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Polperro is a wonderful destination for a holiday. It’s an artist’s dream, nestled in a wooded valley, with colourful and whitewashed cottages lining the narrow streets to the beautiful, sheltered harbour and beach. You’ll find art galleries, pubs, cafes, restaurants, bakeries, and an array of shops to enjoy on route, to the picturesque harbour. The Crumplehorn Inn with its pretty waterwheel, once owned by Polperro’s famous Smuggler Banker, Zephaniah Job is just a stone’s throw from the cottage. Perfect for bar meals and Sunday roasts. There’s also a great bus service close by, if you prefer a car free break once you’re down. With an onsite private parking space for your car. A huge bonus in Polperro, where parking is expensive, and usually a long way from holiday cottages. This dreamy little cottage is the ideal location for day trips out and about exploring the rest of Cornwall, and south Devon, from your doorstep. Ideally placed for visiting Eden, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Fowey, secluded beaches, the Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, National Trust Stately Homes Lanhydrock, Antony, Saltram, and Cothele, plus the rest of Cornwall / south Devon. Crumplehorn Cottage No1 is heated throughout the colder months by night storage heaters. The thick Cornish stone walls keep it lovely and cosy. Crumplehorn Cottages are featured in Judy Finnigan’s novel ‘I do not sleep’ which is set in the resort of Polperro. A beautiful, poignant read. They were also owned by Polperro’s famous smuggler, banker, Zephaniah Job in the late 1700’s. (Pronounced Jobe) He opened his own bank of Polperro, offering loans to smugglers, printing his own bank notes, and he provided legal and financial assistance to smugglers who were imprisoned. His legacy continues to be explored through books, podcasts, and museum exhibits. Polperro has been a warm, and welcoming resort for over a hundred years - My great grandparents who lived on Talland Hill would welcome guests to stay in their family home for Bed and Board back in the 1800’s. Most were artists, who would book to lodge with them. They came to capture the colours and way of life in the village on canvas. My Great Granfer Curtis had the fishing lugger, Lady Beatrice, he fished out of Polperro. My Great Grandmother Curtis looked after the guests and raised their 4 children.