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Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5

"A little piece of heaven . . ." That's how the local postman has described the Vellan Dreath Valley, a lovely and hidden corner of Cornwall overlooking the wide sweep of Whitesand Bay. In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - a haven for botanists and wildlife enthusiasts - these delightful holiday cottages are set in a privately owned, unspoilt 8-acre valley, bordered by a stream, and offer spectacular panoramic sea views all year round. Converted with flair and imagination to the same high standards of comfort, each of these cottages enjoys its own personal garden. Their quiet and magical settings are only accessible on foot down the sandy beach path from Sunny Corner Lane. The local inn and the attractive little fishing harbour of Sennen Cove are only 10 minutes' walk across the vast expanse of the sandy Blue Flag beach, which is perfect for water sports and famous for surfing. If you are lucky, you may see dolphins, spot the odd seal or basking shark. Rock climbing is popular on the cliffs and headlands, and this is superb walking country. Dogs are permitted on the sand dunes and neighbouring Gwenver beach, with restricted access during summer at Whitesands Bay beach. Land's End is only about a mile further along the glorious coastal footpath, while in the opposite direction the path leads to the dramatic scenery of Cape Cornwall. All around this coast are countless pretty and secluded coves to explore. Inland, this wild and unspoilt corner of Cornwall, is dotted with prehistoric relics. The little fishing village of Newlyn and picturesque Mousehole harbour, both popular subjects for artists, are 8 miles away. At Porthcurno (4 miles), is the open-air Minack theatre, in a spectacular setting on the cliff top with the sea and setting sun as its backdrop. A short drive away is St Ives, long popular as an artists' colony, with its pretty stone cottages and narrow cobbled lanes in which to wander. There are many galleries, including St Ive's Tate Gallery. The town of Penzance (8 miles) has a wealth of amenities for visitors, including museums, cinema, golf, tennis and riding, as well as many good shops and restaurants. In the summer months, day trips by ferry or helicopter are available to the romantic Isles of Scilly. With its own path leading to the shore, just 200yards away, this detached, single-storey, former fisherman's cottage and boathouse enjoys magnificent views and has been attractively furnished throughout. The south-facing garden is a positive sun trap with Echium and Cornish palms enhancing the tropical feel to this wonderful coastal location. Spacious, very comfortably furnished living room with leather buttoned Chesterfield and chairs, `Victorian' wood-burning stove, slate-style floor with rug, picture windows and large, glazed door to terrace with glorious views over the bay to Sennen Cove and distant glimpses of the Isles of Scilly. Separate fully equipped farmhouse kitchen/dining-room overlooking the patio and beach. Cloakroom/W.C. Two double bedrooms with superb views, each with en-suite shower room/W.C.; one with Victorian brass double bed and one with ornate antique double bed. Two further prettily decorated bedrooms, each with single bed and built-in bed. Family bathroom/W.C. with shower attachment. Further small and very compact bedroom with bunk beds (2ft 6in). *Elec by £1slot meter *Wood-burning stove - initial fuel incl, extra at cost (delivered) *D/washer *NSH incl (elec underfloor in Basking Shark) *Fan heaters *Private car park 150-200 yds *Shops ½ mile *TV (variable reception) *DVD *M/wave *Auto wm/tumble dryer *T/cot and h/chair by arr (except Cat's Cradle, Little Petra and Basking Shark) *Garden with patio and furniture *Barbecue *Luggage can be transported up and down the valley by tractor - small charge payable to driver *Wet suit and surf board for hire locally *Unsuitable for the infirm *Duvets with linen and towels

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