Cornwall Cottages : Lamerton - luxury holiday cottage short distance from the sea in St Just, Cornwall, sleeps 5 people.  

Granite ex-coastguard's cottage with its own garden, backing onto the cricket pitch.  A short walk to the village, the golf club, and the sea.  The cottage has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and is fully equipped including multi-fuel fire in inglenook fireplace, dishwasher etc.  Sleeps 5 very comfortably.  Sorry, but we do not accept children, smokers or pets.

Fifteen minutes away by foot is Cape Cornwall, the only cape in England. The little fishing cove is called Priests’ Cove.  The coastal path runs through the Cape and goes south through Land’s End and north through Botallack. A little closer is Cape Cornwall Golf and Country Club with its 18-hole course that has some splendid views.  The club also boasts an indoor swimming pool, a gymnasium, a sauna and Jacuzzi. 

In the other direction is the town of St. Just with its many pubs and restaurants.  There is good food shopping with butchers and grocers as well as a Spar and a Co-op.  There is also a Lloyds bank in the town.  The large town of Penzance is 6 miles away with all the amenities of a major town.  The main line train services go to London Paddington and Edinburgh.   

On the south coast are beautiful coves and secluded beaches including Porth Curno.  Most visitors miss the additional beaches there that are accessible on foot only at low tide.

This 19th century cottage is situated on the Penwith peninsular close to Cape Cornwall.  Backing onto the cricket ground, it is about an 8-minute walk to the town of St. Just, and about 10 minutes to Cape Cornwall Golf and Country Club.  There is ample parking for one car, and further parking can be arranged in advance in special circumstances.  Although the cottage is over 200 years old, it has been completely re-furbished to modern standards, while retaining the character of this lovely old granite building.  Broadband is also now available. Most rooms have network connections, so bring your lap-top and network cable

Downstairs The lounge/dining room is some 21 feet by 16 with a multi-fuel stove in a lovely inglenook fireplace, although the cottage does have full oil-fired central heating.  The beamed ceilings and original internal granite walls add to the atmosphere of this spacious but surprisingly cosy room.
The kitchen was re-built in 2001 and has all the facilities you would expect.  It is large and airy and beautifully fitted.  There is also a downstairs cloakroom with lavatory and hand basin.

		Upstairs  The main bedroom has a double bed and a built in wardrobe.  The views from the front are across farmers’ fields to the sea, with the Isles of Scilly being visible on a clear day.  The second bedroom has two single beds.  One can be stacked under the other if only one person wants to use this room.  The views in the summer are stunning, with the Longships lighthouse just visible at night.
The shower room has a thermostatic shower as well as lavatory and hand basin.  The bathroom has a lavatory and hand basin along with the bath.  The views from the back are across the cricket field, school playing fields, and farmers’ fields.  The final room upstairs is a study cum television cum bedroom.  This is at the back of the cottage, and is a great place to have breakfast as the sun catches the back of the house first thing.  There is a four-foot z-bed.

Outside  The small front garden is protected from the prevailing winds with a dry-stone wall and hedges, which also provide a degree of privacy.  This garden is a real suntrap so don’t forget that suntan lotion!  At the back is a raised parking area, and a stone shed.  This shed contains the central heating boiler, but access is restricted to maintenance staff.

On the rocks above Porth Curno is the Minnack Theatre.  It is an open-air theatre and well worth a visit.  It can get cool in the evening, so please remember to take warm clothing with you. 

The road out of St. Just to the north goes to St. Ives.  This is not a drive for the faint hearted!  The views are wonderful, but it may be better to take the bus from the car park in St. Just.  That’s just a five-minute walk from the cottage.