On the beach.At this cottage, you'll be steps from Portwrinkle Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Finnygook Beach. Also, South West Coast Path Section 35 Trailhead is within half a mile (1 km) and Whitsand Bay Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
Whitsand Bay Hotel Country Club - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Whitsand Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 1.1 miles
Looe Beach - 18 min drive - 12.3 miles
Royal William Yard - 25 min drive - 10.2 miles
Getting around
St Germans Station - 12 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 59 min drive
Restaurants
The Ploughboy - 18 min drive
Saltash Rugby Club - 19 min drive
The Bullers Arms - 15 min drive
The Canteen at Maker Heights - 12 min drive
Cliff Top Cafe - 9 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Drake- A Coastal Cottage with Hot Tub & Stunning Views
Drake is a quaint, two bedroom terraced cottage with lovely garden and patio area looking right out to sea. Families and/or friends can enjoy a barbecue outside, and relax in the hot tub, or enjoy dinner with panoramic sea views from the sunny conservatory. The cottage has two bright upstairs bedrooms, a double master bedroom looking out at sea, and an airy twin room. This cottage lies just moments away from the two pretty beaches, Finnigook beach, which is dog friendly all year round and Harbour beach which has restricted access for dog between April and October. Both beaches are popular with surfers, walkers and spear fishers, or just those looking to relax and soak up the sun! Portwrinkle lies at the end of the Whitsand Bay Peninsula, affectionately known by locals as “the forgotten corner of Cornwall”, being as it is much less developed by tourism and remaining, for the moment at least, a bit of a local secret.
There is parking for 1 car, and this is located outside the garages alongside the cottages.
Guests can book into our Spa (Sauna and Steam Room) facilities. This is free for all our guests and can be booked in 1 hour time slots, making it private for your use during that time. The Spa is a 5 minute walk from Drake and directions are sent via email with the booking confirmation.
Please note - In order to keep the cost of booking down, we no longer require an upfront damage deposit payment of £250 for any of our properties. Instead, the card details used to make the booking are securely stored with our payment provider and in the unlikely event of needing to make a claim for damages or excess cleaning, we will notify you before deducting the amount from your registered card. We're also pleased inform you that we are able to provide flexible payment options that suit you to pay the balance of your booking. Just send us a message after placing your booking and we'll be happy to set this up for you.
Key Features:
• Two bedrooms – Master bedroom with King bed, 2nd bedroom with twin beds • Bathroom downstairs with free standing bath and separate shower • Upstairs toilet • Log burner • Private designated parking for 1 car • Private Hot tub • Sea views • Private garden patio • Private Hot Tub • Built in BBQ area – This is seasonal • Minutes’ walk to the beach. • Nearby Cafe, Pub, Community Shop and 18-hole golf course • Pet Friendly - £38 per pet – maximum 2 dogs – no cats
Spa Includes:
• Steam room • Sauna • Tropical and storm showers. • The Spa facilities are free to use and private for your booked slot only. Bookings are done on-line. The Spa is located a 5 minute walk up the road from the cottage.
Property Facilities:
• Washing machine and outside drying facilities • Hoover, Broom, Mop, Ironing board and Iron • Dishwasher • Hob, oven • Microwave oven • Fully equipped kitchen (no specialised appliances ie blender or coffee machine) • Television, super-fast wifi throughout • Freeview box • Hair dryer • Our guests can book our masseuse, who can offer them a range of massages during their stay, please book on line.
Available on request:
• High chair and camp cot
What we provide during your stay:
• Bath and hand towels • Towels for use with the Hot tub / Spa • High quality bed linen and pillows • Toilet paper - 2 complimentary rolls per week • Complementary mini/guest soap and cotton wool make-up remover pads • Complimentary dishwasher tabs and liquid • Full bed linen changes for stays longer than a week. • Board games and books • Olive Oil, Sugar, Salt and Pepper, Tea, Filter Coffee (for use in the Cafetiere) and 1 pint of milk - 7-night stays will also receive complimentary Jam and a bottle of Prosecco.
What to bring:
• Beach towels • Bath sheets should bath towels not be sufficient • Linen for camp cot, should this be required • This is a self-catering property - please bring your own groceries, food and toiletries (we do provide some complimentary items)
Property manager
Max Earle
Languages
English
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
6 steps to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On the waterfront
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Recycling
Unit size: 829 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
532373
Frequently asked questions
How close is Drake- A Coastal Cottage with Hot Tub & Stunning Views to the airport?
This cottage is 41.2 mi (59-min drive) away from the Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Drake- A Coastal Cottage with Hot Tub & Stunning Views have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.
How close is Drake- A Coastal Cottage with Hot Tub & Stunning Views to the beach?
This cottage is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Drake- A Coastal Cottage with Hot Tub & Stunning Views offer free breakfast?
This cottage does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Drake- A Coastal Cottage with Hot Tub & Stunning Views?
No, there is no casino at this cottage.
What time is check-in at Drake- A Coastal Cottage with Hot Tub & Stunning Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Drake- A Coastal Cottage with Hot Tub & Stunning Views?
Free parking is not available at this cottage.
Does Drake- A Coastal Cottage with Hot Tub & Stunning Views have a pool?
This cottage does not have a pool.
Does Drake- A Coastal Cottage with Hot Tub & Stunning Views have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this cottage.
How close is Drake- A Coastal Cottage with Hot Tub & Stunning Views to downtown Torpoint?
This cottage is 0.2 mi away from Portwrinkle.
Drake- A Coastal Cottage with Hot Tub & Stunning Views Reviews
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Katherine W.
Jan 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location but overpriced
We enjoyed our stay with being within a 5 minute walk of two beaches. The hot tub was very clean and nice to use. The water tank/heater was very noisy all night, being right between the bedrooms. We found the house a bit tired and in need of a bit of updating generally, especially for the price. There were sweets wrappers under the coffee table that our dogs found, so we weren’t sure how thorough the cleaners had been. Very nice enclosed garden with outdoor lights, good for our dogs. Overall, compared to other cottages we have stayed in, we found it not value for money and for the price we paid we wouldn’t stay again.
Katherine W.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
vanessareyes04
Apr 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Secret Escape
A lovely and homely property perfect for a short getaway. The little touches on first impression were a pleasant surprise: the heating was on to a cosy temperature upon our arrival in the afternoon, the hottub was primed and ready to enjoy, the kitchen had EVERYTHING you could need, and there were plenty of linens and enough towels for each guest as we were four adults.
We also traveled with our small dog who had all the freedom to roam in the well secured front garden. There was ample green space for him and two security gates before he could have escaped to the road.
Some things to keep in mind and can be approved upon:
There was not enough loo roll for the duration of our stay.
The toilet that is upstairs, has a door that is very difficult to lock due to the wood expanding.
Overall, we would love to come back! The SPA access was an added bonus that we used everyday.
vanessareyes04
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elin D.
Mar 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We have a great few days here in Cornwall. A beautiful location overlooking the sea! Very quiet and remote and a lovely little beach right next to the house! Weather wasn’t great but we still had a great time.
Would recommend the pub at the top of the hill The Finnygook. A short walk from the cottage.
Thanks and we hope to be back again!