Old Pilchard Press - Newlyn

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   The Old Pilchard Press is a unique property which due to its location and internal appointment evokes a strong feeling of beach house freedom and barefoot carefree holidays. Built over 150 years ago to process and barrel the locally caught Pilchards landed directly in front of the cottage, this charming and quirky conversion has wonderful views of Mounts Bay, St. Michaels Mount and the Lizard Peninsula in the distance. To the front of the property is a large decked area which is perfect for that early morning pot of coffee in the sunshine as you watch the bustling commercial fishing port of Newlyn wake up and go about its daily business. Currently supporting the second largest fishing fleet in the UK, there is a constant and interesting flow of traffic in and out of the port and Harvey's, one of the largest suppliers of local fresh shellfish are located to the left of the property and you can wander down to the cleaning and holding tanks and even negotiate your own fresh Lobster or Crab for supper!

  Decorated in white with wood floors throughout, the owners have ensured that the Old Pilchard Press is very much 'beach house' in its appointment rather than beach hut and therefore whilst it exudes informal and laid back living, it has every creature comfort that you would expect in a modern holiday home. The cottage has granite steps leading down from the garden to the parking area providing access to the rocky beach which is only 100 yards across common ground, a favourite spot for local bass fishermen particularly in the early evening, so bring your rod and have a go!

  PLEASE NOTE:

  THIS PROPERTY CAN BE BOOKED FOR SMALLER PARTIES AT REDUCED RATES, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PEAK PERIODS

  THIS PROPERTY BOOKS FRIDAY TO FRIDAY

• Property Description

  Property Description

  • Changeover Fri
  • Sleeps: 7
  • Rural Property: No

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Town Property: Yes

  

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  Distance in miles from..

  Shops

  0.20

  Pub

  0.10

  Beach

  2.00

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  Large open plan lounge and dining area with those wonderful views of Mounts Bay. Flat screen TV with free view channels, DVD player and small music system - WiFi access. Open fireplace for those autumnal evenings, sofa seating and large refectory style table with director style canvas chairs. Wood floor. Two steps leading to fitted kitchen with gas cooker, family size fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, microwave, slate tiled floor and door leading to small rear courtyard. Open stairs to first floor, Family bathroom: White painted wood floor, Bath with electric shower, WC and hand basin. Separate W.C. White painted wood floor. Bedroom One: Double bed with sea views, distressed style furniture and hanging space. Bedroom Two: Single bed with more sea views. Bedroom Three: Double bed with even more sea views! Additional furniture. Bedroom Four: King size bed (two 3ft links), recessed lighting, free standing, small antique coffin bath, hand basin, rear courtyard view. Outside: Large sun deck with refectory style table and seating. BBQ and those fabulous views again. Additional seaside pebble garden area with seating, mature shrubs, palms etc. Parking for several cars.

  PLEASE NOTE: Guests are kindly asked to refrain from smoking inside the property and unfortunately, pets are not accepted. The steps leading down to the parking area and beach access are steep, which can be dangerous in inclement weather therefore this property is not suitable for the elderly, small & unsupervised children or those guests with mobility problems. The cottage does have an alternative entrance, via the front door on Lower Green Street. (Please see directions to the property or consult our booking staff for further information)

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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.