Guests say
Beacon House in St. Agnes, Cornwall, receives high praise for its cleanliness, comfort, and location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped property, its proximity to local amenities and coastal paths, and the added touches like the garden room. While there are minor suggestions for improvement, the overall sentiment is extremely positive, with many guests recommending the property and expressing a desire to return.
Guests consistently mention the property's spotless condition and the credit given to the housekeeper. The high standard of cleanliness contributes significantly to the overall positive experience.
The property's location is frequently highlighted as excellent, with its proximity to St. Agnes village, walking paths, and beaches. The quiet setting is also appreciated, although one review mentioned narrow roads.
Comfort is a strong point, with guests finding the property homely and the beds very comfortable. There is a single mention of an uncomfortable mattress, but this seems to be an isolated view.
Facilities are generally praised, especially the well-equipped nature of the property. Feedback includes minor suggestions for an outside tap, BBQ, and maintenance of the lawn and garden. Some guests noted missing starter items and a need for privacy coverings.
While guests appreciate thoughtful touches like milk and biscuits, there are inconsistencies in their provision, leading to some inconvenience. As such, it's politely noted that while these gifts are enjoyed, they are not guaranteed.
About this property
Located in pretty St. Agnes and with fabulous long views to The Beacon is aptly named Beacon House. Newly finished it is ideal for families or friends visiting this popular part of Cornwall. Effortlessly stylish throughout, elegant, contemporary furnishings and bright spacious interiors create a beautiful home from home. A feature wood burning stove in the sitting room makes for cosy evenings in after a bracing day walking along the coast. The smart kitchen and a useful utility room are well equipped with everything you'll need during your holiday. Glazed doors look out over the enclosed south facing garden, providing a sunny spot to enjoy your morning coffee before heading out for the day. On the first floor are three relaxing bedrooms, a double room with a king size bed and en suite bathroom which looks out over the Beacon, a double room with a fabulous sleigh bed and a twin room. A crisp family bathroom completes the accommodation. Tucked away in a truly stunning and unspoilt designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as being a World Heritage Site, St Agnes has everything you need close by. Just a short stroll into town and you'll find a good choice of excellent restaurants, a host of shops selling local produce, tasty treats, gifts and unique art, with events and gigs held in the town all-year-round. St Agnes has a rich mining heritage, which is evident at the St Agnes Museum, while walkers can enjoy pretty footpaths and bridleways, or jump on the South West Coast Path in either direction to enjoy superb coastal views.Choose from four glorious, sandy beaches, offering superb Atlantic surfing conditions, as well as swimming and other activities like body boarding, including the lovely, family-friendly Trevaunance Cove and unspoilt Chapel Porth Beach. The popular coastal town of Newquay, considered to be the surfing capital of the UK, as well as a host of other fantastic beaches along the north Cornwall coast, including Perranporth, Crantock and Fistral are within easy reach. Cornwall's only city, Truro, is a short drive away, with its Victorian Gothic cathedral that overlooks the river, while renowned attractions of Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan are an easy car journey away. Beacon House is a fantastic retreat for exploring the north Cornwall coast.
St Agnes is a thriving picturesque village on the Cornish coast, with four beaches on the doorstep and surrounded by wonderful countryside. Swim or surf in the clear waters, walk the footpaths and bridleways or hop onto the South West Coast Path. Coasteering, kayaking and horse riding are all available locally, and St Agnes has a regular programme of events and gigs for all the family to enjoy. The local shops offer an interesting selection of produce, from tasty treats to one-off pieces of art as a unique souvenir of your Cornish holiday, and there is a superb range of dining choices with two Great Cornish Food Awards in 2015. St Agnes also has a rich mining heritage which can be explored with a visit to the St Agnes Museum. Head out of St Agnes and you will find plenty of Cornwall’s attractions within easy reach, from the beaches at Newquay to the Tate at St Ives or the cathedral at Truro and of course, the world-famous Eden Project. St Agnes is also in the heart of Poldark Country, the landscapes made famous by the novels and TV series’, the most recent of which was broadcast in Spring 2018. So explore this beautiful region or stay close to home in a friendly bustling village; either way you are assured of a memorable Cornish vacation.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size and en suite shower room, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/Dining room.
Sitting room with wood burning stove.
Ground floor WC.
Utility room.
Garden room
Air source heating with UFH and wood burning stove, Double electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, separate drinks fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels inc in rent.
Hairdryer in all bedrooms.
Tower fans in all bedrooms.
USB x 4 charging point in kitchen (cables required).
Smart TV in two bedrooms.
Smart speaker in kitchen.
Highchair available.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Off road parking for four cars.
Lawn garden (with furniture in the Spring and Summer months).
Shop and pub 10 mins walk.
Beach 1 mile, 20 minute walk.
Nearby points of interest
- Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay
Reviews (25)
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Robert
Beacon house is brilliant everything we could wish for ,and the location is great convenient for exploring or of Cornwall.
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Anita
Very well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Kate who looks after the house was efficient and very helpful when required. House is decorated and furbished very nicely, when entering the house it felt like home immediately. The house is ideally situated for those staying to venture out to other areas of Cornwall.
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Richard
It provided a perfect base for exploring St.Agnes and surrounding area. It was spotlessly clean , well equipped, with very comfortable beds and sofas. The Garden Room is a very nice addition, allowing enjoyment of the garden if itâs not quite warm enough to sit outside. Just two suggestions - which echo previous visitor comments - thicker towels, and blinds in the back bedrooms to offer more privacy from walkers on the footpath through the field behind the property. All in all a very enjoyable stay in this lovely property.