The Quay Road Cabin

charlestown, cornwall
1 bedroom - 1 bath
(3 reviews)
Travel dates:
£200 - £360 per night (GBP)
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Perks for the Parents

A renovated Grade II-listed cabin in the garden of a Georgian villa in Charlestown is the perfect getaway for a small family. It sleeps 2 + 1. Ideally suited to those with younger children, plenty of babycare items are included so you can travel light. The thoughtful owners, Antonia and David, can help with everything from babysitters to home-cooked meals and an in-home spa experience. Luxurious touches include White Company linens and blankets. It’s easy to explore the southern Cornwall coast and only 35 minutes or so by car to the surf beaches on the north coast. It is a short walk with a stroller to pubs and the seashore.

Why Kids Love it

When it’s sunny, you can relax in the garden, put the play mat under the huge sail and listen to the sound of the sea. Nearby activities are family-oriented: there are 2 beaches in Charlestown, plus ice cream shops, a small museum and boats in the harbor. The Eden Project, Cornwall’s most-visited family attraction, is just a short drive away. This is the perfect pint-sized home for little tots, and is particularly well kitted out for babies and toddlers, with provisions including: socket covers, baby monitor, sterilizer, change mat, stair gates, Trip Trapp high chair, JoJo Maman Bebe play mats, travel crib, dinnerware, potty, McLaren single stroller, baby bath and food blender.

Things to Know

RATES: The prices shown are per night for 2 adults. Beyond 2 adults, children are £20 per night each, teens £40 per night each, further adults £80 per night each, please let the host know how many people are in your party so they can adjust the booking quote accordingly. This unit has a maximum capacity of 2 adults and 1 child. Minimum stay: 3 nights all year, closed to arrival & closed to departure, 24th, 25th, 26th & 31st Dec, & 1st Jan. A refundable damages deposit will be required at time of booking directly to the host via bank transfer or card. Car hire is recommended to get the best from Cornwall. Parking available at the property. Sorry - no pets. The residence can also be booked with other Charlestown properties to offer flexibility and accommodation for friends.

About the Location

The residence is in Charlestown, south Cornwall. It is a great area for a young family, with 2 beaches on the doorstep plus walks, pubs and cafés nearby and the Lost Gardens of Heligan and Eden Project within easy reach. The surf beaches of the north coast are a 35-minute drive away. The village is 4.5 hours from London by car; the closest airport is in Newquay, 40 minutes away, with connecting flights from London airports. Exeter is 1.5 hours away and Bristol is a 2.5 hour drive away. Charlestown is easily reached by train from Paddington with a station 10 minutes away.

Accommodation Details

This is a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom cabin with a separate outbuilding. The main cabin contains a kitchen/living/dining area with table, sofa, WiFi, TV and Bose sound dock. There is a kingsize bedroom with Egyptian cotton sheets, plus a bathroom with a cast iron soaking tub and a wet room power shower. There is a private lawned garden, courtyard dining space and a glass roof canopy covering the space. The washing machine, tumble dryer, airier, iron and ironing board are to the back in the separate wash house.

Style Notes

Snug, quirky and full of seaside charm. The modern white uncluttered kitchen has everything you could need, including a wood burning stove; the bathroom WC has a fabulous sea view! The bedroom is uncluttered and quiet. The sunny private courtyard and flower-filled garden are attractive. We love the atelier feel in the kitchen/dining area and the fact that you can hear the sea from the courtyard while you’re relaxing.

  • Air Conditioning
  • Baby Bath
  • Baby Monitor
  • Babysitter / Nanny
  • Backyard / Garden
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub
  • Bed Rails
  • Bicycles
  • Cabinet Locks
  • Changing Table
  • Chef / Catering
  • Children's Dinnerware
  • Corner Guards
  • DVD Library
  • DVD Player
  • Dishwasher
  • Elevator
  • Fireplace Guards
  • Game Console
  • High Chair
  • Housekeeper
  • Outlet Plugs
  • Parking
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Pool Gate
  • Stair Gates
  • Television
  • Toys / Children's Books
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Wifi
  • Window Guards
SLEEPS 3
1 king
1 toddler bed
Antonia and David S.
Member since April 24, 2013
sensitively restored seaside houses in charlestown with great grub & spa at home, luxury in absolute privacy.

Charlestown, Cornwall

Tall ships, high seas and beach time

Love pirates, beaches, pubs and off-the-beaten-track Cornwall? Try Charlestown. This small Georgian harbour village is brimming with quaint buildings, family-safe beaches and a shipwreck center. The tall ships add an air of high seas intrigue while the location, close to the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project, is perfect for families.

3 reviews

Elizabeth B.
Visited in August 2018
My husband and I could not have been happier with our stay in this little gem of a cabin! Antonia and David were the loveliest hosts imaginable, and we are already dreaming of our next visit to Cornwall...
Emily Q.
Visited in August 2014
We had a delightful stay in Charlestown and Antonia and David were wonderful hosts. We can't wait to book again. Just beautiful.
Els W.
Visited in April 2014
Everything was perfect and Antonia and David are/were lovely!!