Gull's Rest
A snug fisherman's cottage with harbour views, a wood burner and a welcome for dogs.
- Harbour view
- Dog-friendly
- Wood burner
- Fast Wi-Fi
From£120per night
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South Cornwall · near Falmouth
Two little cottages by the sea in South Cornwall
Slow mornings by the harbour, salty walks from the door and a wood burner waiting at the end of the day.
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Why book with us, not a booking site?
When you book here, you deal with Tamsin and Mark, not a call centre. No middleman means no booking fees, the lowest price, and a few extras we can't offer anywhere else.
- Best price guaranteedAlways the lowest rate you'll find for our cottages.
- No booking feesThe price you see is the price you pay.
- Free welcome hamperLocal Cornish treats waiting on the kitchen table.
- 10% off return staysCome back to us and we'll say thank you.
Our cottages
Two places to slow right down
Both a few minutes' stroll from the harbour, each with its own character.
Tide House
A light-filled family house with a garden that looks straight out to sea.
- Sea view
- Garden
- Parking
- EV charger
- Fast Wi-Fi
From£175per night
View cottageThe Porthwenna way
A holiday at the pace of the tide
01
Mornings on the harbour
Wander down for fresh bread while the boats come in, then take your coffee to the harbour wall and watch the village wake up. There's nowhere you need to be.
02
Coastal walks from the door
The coast path runs right past the end of the lane. Turn one way for hidden coves and wildflowers; turn the other for the river, the woods and a pub lunch.
03
Evenings by the fire
Salt in your hair, logs in the burner and a good book from the shelf. On clear nights, step outside: with so little light around, the stars are something else.
Example guest reviews
What our guests say
These reviews are examples written for demonstration. A real client's genuine guest reviews would appear here.
Our third year at Gull's Rest and it still feels like coming home. Waking up to the boats in the harbour, coffee in hand, is the best start to a day we know. The hamper was a lovely touch again, especially the fudge.
Perfect for us and the dog. Straight out of the door onto the coast path every morning, then back to the wood burner. Spotlessly clean.
We had three generations under one roof and Tide House handled it beautifully. The kids lived in the garden, the grown-ups lived on the bench watching the sea. Tamsin was so helpful when we arrived late after the A30 traffic.
Exactly as pictured, which is rarer than it should be! Comfy beds, a properly equipped kitchen and a view you can't stop looking at.
Booked direct after finding them on one of the big sites. Cheaper, and lovely to deal with real people. We've already booked for next spring.
Quiet, cosy and so well thought out. The little local guide in the cottage pointed us to a cove we'd never have found ourselves. We didn't use the car once in four days.
Local guide
Our favourite things to do nearby
A few tips from people who live here. You'll find a printed copy in both cottages too.
Where we are
Tucked away on the south coast
Porthwenna sits between Falmouth and the Helford River: quiet lanes, wooded creeks and the sea at the bottom of the hill.
- Around 25 minutes' drive from Falmouth
- Nearest mainline station: Truro, about 40 minutes
- Newquay airport is around an hour away
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Meet your hosts
Hello, we're Tamsin and Mark
Tamsin grew up in the village, and Mark fell for it (and her) on a sailing holiday twenty years ago. We live just up the hill with our scruffy terrier, Pasco, and we look after both cottages ourselves: every bed made, every hamper packed, every log stacked.
We started letting the cottages because we wanted to share the place we love with people who'd love it too. We're always happy to point you towards a quiet beach or the best crab sandwich in the county, and if you need anything during your stay, we're only a phone call away.
Tamsin & Mark
Good to know
Questions guests ask
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is by 10am. If the cottage is free the day before or after, we're often happy to offer an earlier arrival or later departure, so just ask.
Can we bring our dog?
Gull's Rest welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs for a small charge of £25 per dog per stay, and we'll leave out a bed, bowls and a towel for muddy paws. Tide House is dog-free, which makes it a good choice for guests with allergies.
Is there parking?
Tide House has private parking for two cars and an EV charger. Gull's Rest has a permit for the village car park, a two-minute walk away. The lanes are narrow, so a smaller car makes life easier.
Is there a minimum stay?
From 2 nights in the quieter months, rising to 7 nights in the school summer holidays and over Christmas. You'll find the details in the seasonal prices on each cottage page.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancel more than 6 weeks before arrival and we'll refund everything except your deposit. Within 6 weeks, we'll refund in full if we can re-let your dates. We recommend travel insurance. The full terms are on our booking terms page.
What's provided?
Fresh bed linen, bath and hand towels, a starter pack of tea, coffee, milk, washing-up liquid and toilet roll, plus logs for the wood burner at Gull's Rest. Beach towels are there to borrow. And of course your welcome hamper if you book direct.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes, both cottages have fast fibre broadband. Mobile signal in the village can be patchy, but the Wi-Fi supports Wi-Fi calling on most phones.
How do we pay?
A 25% deposit secures your booking, by card or bank transfer. The balance is due 6 weeks before you arrive. There are no booking fees or hidden extras.
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