Old Harbour Cottage - Newlyn

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  One of the oldest properties in the traditional fishing port of Newlyn, Old Harbour Cottage is in fact two cottages that have been sympathetically renovated to produce a beautifully presented and stylish holiday home. Originally Fisherman's cottages dating back to the early 1800s, the new owners of the property have given considerable thought to the conversion and with the benefit of crisp white decor and simple but comfortable quality furnishings, the result is light, spacious and very attractive accommodation. Interesting works from several local artists are displayed throughout the house which compliments the contemporary and stylish feel.

  The property is located in the very heart of this lively fishing port and benefits from being positioned above the harbour and in a relatively traffic free lane. The varied array of pubs, shops, galleries and restaurants are literally on the door step and the bustling hub of Penzance is only a five minute drive. The pretty courtyard at the rear of the cottage offers a very pleasant refuge after a hard day on the beach should you feel the need to relax with a cold beer and a sizzling BBQ! A first class holiday home for the family.

  PLEASE NOTE THIS PROPERTY BOOKS FRIDAY TO FRIDAY.

• Property Description

  Property Description

  • Changeover Fri
  • Sleeps: 5
  • Rural Property: No

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Town Property: Yes

  Distance in miles from..

  Shops

  0.25

  Pub

  0.10

  Beach

  2.00

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  Entrance to Hall: large open plan lounge/dining area with feature fireplace, electric 'stove style' fire, TV/DVD combination, large comfortable sofas, refectory style dining table, CD player/stereo. Kitchen: Fully fitted units with electric hob, oven, fridge and microwave. Door to outside utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Stairs to first floor, Bedroom One: Double bed, Bedroom Two: Double bed, Bedroom Three (off bedroom two): Single bed. Bathroom: Bath with electric shower, basin, W.C. Outside: Rear courtyard with suitable furniture and BBQ. Additional W.C. Please note: Guests are kindly asked to refrain from smoking inside the property and unfortunately, pets are not accepted.

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  Out & About

  2 Fore Street - Mousehole (1.3 miles)

  Jubilee Pool (1.4 miles)

  Untitled by Robert Wright (1.4 miles)

  Harris's Restaurant, Penzance (1.4 miles)

  Mousehole Bird Sanctuary (1.7 miles)

  St Michael's Mount (3.5 miles)

  GB Surf School (3.8 miles)

  The Victoria Inn (4.9 miles)

  Porthcurno Telegraph Museum (5.9 miles)

  Greevor Tin Mine (6.2 miles)

  Located just a mile west of Penzance, the ancient fishing port of Newlyn is home to one of the largest fishing fleets in the South of England. The seemingly constant bustle and activity of the port gives visitors a fascinating glimpse into this frequently dangerous industry that has been a mainstay of the community since the early 16th century; enormous ocean going beam trawlers, long liners and crabbers that often stay at sea for weeks on end, dwarf the dozens of small open boats that fish for mackerel from hand lines in the Bay. Visitors are able to browse in the many wet fish shops that abound in the area and sample some of the finest fresh fish and seafood in the world. On a road leading back from the harbour is the Pilchard Museum which is now closed however, there is still a cottage industry showcasing just how this small, yet so vital, fish is still processed and packed for shipment all over the world.

  Nestled behind the main road that runs around the harbour and connects neighbouring Penzance and Mousehole, are an enchanting maze of numerous small streets and donkey-wide alleys, many with traditional, if highly unusual, names: The Fradgan, Gwavas Quay and Bowjey Hill, to name but three. Looking down on the harbour, the invariably white-painted or granite fisherman's cottages and traditional pubs are found side by side. Tucked away amid streets often too steep and too narrow for a car to navigate - all just waiting to be discovered! Newlyn is synonymous with one of Britain's great art movement's, the Newlyn School. The movement flourished during the late nineteenth century, and with Newlyn very much at its focus, inspired artists to capture the area on canvas. The skill and craftsmanship of the paintings by the Newlyn School is celebrated at Penlee House, also home to the historic collections of Penzance Town Council, Penwith District Council and the Newlyn Art Gallery.

  Off the promenade leading from Penzance into Newlyn is the Orion Gallery which exhibits the work of a wide variety of artistic talent, with particular emphasis on the work, past and present, of local artists in both contemporary and traditional fields. While small, it has a reputation belying its size and is well known around the world.

  It is well worth visiting The Old Quay in Newlyn Harbour which was the last British landfall of The Mayflower in 1620, when she arrived in the port to take on water before sailing to America with the pilgrims.