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Panoramic sea views overlooking the beach – on the South West Coast Path

Family-friendly holiday home in Penzance

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About the area

Penzance

A family-friendly stay in Penzance awaits you at this holiday home. Within steps you'll find Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Porth Chapel. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 3 bathrooms, a living room and a dining area. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Smart TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. Change of towels is available on request .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Penzance holiday home include Minack Theatre and St. Michael's Mount.
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What's nearby

  • Minack Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Porthcurno Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pedn Vounder Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sennen Cove Beach - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Land's End - 16 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • St Erth Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The First and Last Refreshment House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪St Buryan Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Surf Beach Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Logan Rock Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Star Inn - ‬15 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.

Panoramic sea views overlooking the beach – on the South West Coast Path

Vessacks is a family holiday home in Porthcurno, Cornwall, with panoramic views over the sea from practically every room. It sleeps up to 8 people and is ideal for young and grown-up families, groups of friends and couples.

With several beaches a short walk away, and the South West Coastal Path passing the house, Vessacks well situated for summer beach holidays and out-of-season stays for walking and exploring.

Nearby attractions include the South West Coast Path, Porthchapel, Porthcurno and Pedney beaches, Porthgwarra Cove, the Minack Theatre & the PK Museum of Global Communications. Boat and foraging tours can be booked, as can surf lessons at nearby Sennen. Some excellent restaurants and pubs can be found in the neighbourign areas, including Newlyn, Mousehole, Sennen and Penzance.

West Penwith is naturally wild with steep cliffs, sheltered beaches and coves, and an unusual variety of plant life due to its mild and humid climate. There's lots of wildlife to be spotted in the sea, sky and on the ground, which will please birdwatchers and nature buffs.


~ ~ ~ 2025 availability ~ ~ ~

* High/mid-season, Saturday to Saturday *
11-18 October
18-25 October
1-8 November

* Low season, min 3 days *
November
December


~ ~ ~ Description ~ ~ ~
Beds: Sleeps up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms. The upstairs king and twin bedrooms are ensuite; the downstairs king and twin share a bathroom and loo.

Communal rooms: The house has plenty of communal space, including two TV rooms with games and puzzles, a generous open plan living-dining room, and sunroom which looks over the sea and offers star- and ship-gazing at night.

Babies & kids: Travel cot with bassinet (Bugaboo Stardust – please bring own sheets & bedding) and wipe-clean highchair (Ikea Antilop) available.


~ ~ ~ Guest comments ~ ~ ~
"Fantastic! The best place in the UK I have ever stayed."
"This is a lovely property which has a truly jaw-dropping view"
"The views from Vessacks are spectacular"
"It's like staying in an art gallery"
"An excellent week in a wonderful house. Thank you very much for everything. We felt very much at home and look forward to returning again in the future"
"The best holiday in Cornwall we ever had! Lots of birds and other wildlife really great and relaxing. "
"This may not actually be heaven, but it's certainly a step in that direction!"
"We had a fantastic week in Vessacks. Weather has been very changeable but has not stopped us enjoying this beautiful part of Cornwall. A wonderful comfortable and truly magnificent location. "
"Hardly used the car, it feels like the end of Britain. Real find."
"We enjoyed our stay. House fully equipped. Beds comfy, utility room great. Lovely to sit in conservatory, fabulous sea and inland views. Lounge also offered sea views and inland views plus visits from foxes and badgers."
"A fantastic house and location. Thank you. A lizard and a seal spotted en route to Sennen. Great views from every room too."

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~ ~ ~ Rosamunde Pilcher locations nearby ~ ~ ~
– St Ives (Pilcher was born in Lelant, two miles from the coastal town, which also has a long artistic history)
– St Michael's Mount, which can be reached on foot at low tide along the causeway from Penzance, and at high tide by boat
– Lamorna, a gorgeous secluded cove between Mousehole and Porthcurno
– Mousehole, where the classic children's book, The Mousehole Cat was set, and which is adorned with Christmas lights every year
– St Agnes and Chapel Porth on the north coast, with breathtaking views
– Land's End, which is (almost) the western-most tip of England (which is the Isles of Scilly, just off the mainland, which is also the southern-most tip of the UK!).

~ ~ ~ Poldark filming locations nearby ~ ~ ~
– Nampara Cove (Porthcurno and Pedn Vounder)
– Where Ross goes skinny-dipping in the crystal clear waters off the beach, whilst Demelza secretly looks on from the cliffs above. (Porthgwarra)
– Where Aidan Turner dries off from his skinny-dipping and jumps on the back of his trusty steed, Seamus for some clifftop gallops. (Gwennap Head)
– Sawle village, home to Demelza's two brothers, Sam and Drake Carne.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,290 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Not suitable for children under 5 years old.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Panoramic sea views overlooking the beach – on the South West Coast Path?

Yep, Panoramic sea views overlooking the beach – on the South West Coast Path is a short 8-minute walk from Porthcurno Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, body boarding and sailing. You can also find motor boats.

Does Panoramic sea views overlooking the beach – on the South West Coast Path have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Panoramic sea views overlooking the beach – on the South West Coast Path family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's books, it's no surprise that Panoramic sea views overlooking the beach – on the South West Coast Path is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Panoramic sea views overlooking the beach – on the South West Coast Path?

No, Panoramic sea views overlooking the beach – on the South West Coast Path does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Panoramic sea views overlooking the beach – on the South West Coast Path?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Panoramic sea views overlooking the beach – on the South West Coast Path?

No, pets are not allowed.

Panoramic sea views overlooking the beach – on the South West Coast Path Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic place for a family gathering. Plenty of room, gorgeous views, unbeatable location and fully equipped with all that we needed for cooking, chilling, playing games and just hanging out together. Snazzy bathrooms (two en-suite), comfy beds. Definitely will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We usually stay nearby and were let down by the property owner. Fortunately, this was avaiable and exceeded our expectations.The sun room provided excellent viewing across the ocean and of the bright lunar sky at night. The sound of the ocean at night is very soothing to fall asleep to.The well-equipped kitchen was able to fully accomodate our needs and we were able to use most of our streaming services with the installed tv sets.We were so comfortable that we didn't want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and spacious house with spectacular views

We had an amazing stay here. The property feels very spacious even though there were 8 of us, and the views are just stunning. The kitchen is well equipped so cooking dinner each night was a breeze. Several beautiful beaches 5-10 mins walk away. Great communication with Katherine. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Consistently Outstanding

This was our third year running at Vessacks, and definitely our best stay yet! The location is wonderful, affording us different activities every time - from culture to culinary to cliffside. The house is always reliably clean and welcoming, furnished beautifully and with every utensil one could need. There are lovely thoughtful touches too, such as flowers in a vase and good quality linen sheets. We met the professional cleaner at the end of our stay, and she couldn't have been kinder to us. We joined forces with another family for our stay this year, so there were three children between 1 and 4 years old staying in the house, and it was perfectly equipped for them. The internet is powerful and reliable too! We wanted for nothing, and had the sea and sunshine pouring into every room.This is a house to fall in love with.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Light-filled days, endless horizons, comfortable accommodations

Vessacks is a unique and special house on the cliff overlooking both ocean and farms across the valley. We loved the comfy beds, modern bathrooms, well set-up kitchen, and dining area, with multiple places to gather, or to be alone, all with amazing views. We loved to watch gulls wheeling below, ships at sea or lighthouses winking in the dark. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house and location

Second time we've stayed at Vessacks - we love the house and the area and will definitely be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful week at Vessacks

Vessacks is in an idyllic spot perched above cliff tops at Porthcurno, with uninterrupted and magnificent views of the sea and surrounding countryside. The house is beautifully and thoughtfully kitted out with everything one could need. We look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vessacks never disappoints!!

Everything perfect at this amazing place with its wonderful expansive views across the sea. The host is a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vessacks Porthcurno

Vessacks is a fantastic property, extremely well equipped and with amazing sea views. It was the best self catering property we have ever stayed in. Our thanks to the owner for allowing us to stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a peaceful, beautiful luxury house

The house is fantastic! Stunning views in a wonderful location. Super clean, very well equipped and comfortable with everything you need. We enjoyed watching the boats and ships passing by and the birds. Walking paths nearby are excellent. The owner was incredibly kind and responsive. We were all extremely happy being there with no complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The most perfect spot

Although the weather was rather challenging we had the most relaxing holiday- rarely need to get in the car with great walks to Pednvounder, Nanzijal and multiple opportunities to see seals surfing the waves! The property is fantastic- will be back to my favourite part of Cornwall Katherine as host was responsive and very friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daisy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hands down the best holiday house I've stayed in.

Hands down the best holiday house I've stayed in. It was a real wrench to leave. An utterly blissful week. We came as a family of four (two children under 4), with my sister and mother joining us for a spell. Everybody loved it! Especially the dramatic reveal of the views on the first morning. Vessacks had everything we could wish for in terms of amenities, games, tools and books. Its crowning jewel is its stunning views straight out to the ocean. The house is right on the cliff edge and sympathetically laid out to let the sea in at every possible point - try doing the washing-up to a stormy Celtic Sea, a real treat! The house is very clean, with excellent quality furnishings. Lots of interesting adventures close by, too - all thoughtfully laid out in the welcome pack. Katherine is an amazing host, always on hand to answer questions and give us the best possible experience. We love Vessacks!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very special days!

During my stage in Cornwall, where I stayed in the absolutly stunning house at Vessacks, I had an accident and the help of Kathrine and her service team was just incredible! Thank you so much, dear Katherine and Shay for all your support! Vessacks was the best place to be in a difficult situation! Love Barbara
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Welcoming house and host

Loved our stay at Vessacks. Katherine, the host, was brilliant at quickly replying to my many, many queries and (as someone who has lots of allergies) it was great to find a truly dog-free house. The house is beautifully situated, with nature so close by - we saw a charm of 26 goldfinch in the hedges one day and a badger on several evenings. Even though a few days were stormy the house was lovely and warm, clean and comfortable, with everything we needed for a perfect holiday. We would love to return some day.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little gem

A beautiful property with the most amazing views! We had a fantastic week and would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday on the cliffs

A really lovely property, and beautifully maintained.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE J.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a stunning place on earth!

We and our friends, a total 8 people between the age of 14 and 52, had the pleasure of staying at this beautiful house with these lovely and stunning views for 2 weeks. Eveything was perfect, from the very well equipped kitchen to the clean and modern bathrooms and the bedrooms with most comfortable beds. The communication with Katherine was always uncomplicated, very friendly and extremly helpful. Exploring Cornwall and its many picturesque villages, coves and beaches made our holiday a very special and rememberable one! We recommend the Vessacks to all who are looking for a relaxing and unforgettable vacation, away from the hustle and bustle of this world :-) Thank you for a wonderful stay and till the next time! Nicole with family and friends from Switzerland
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house and location

Great host, house and location. Amazing views and lovely big house for our family to spread out and enjoy. We all really enjoyed our stay at Vessacks.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect sea view

Great place to stay and amazing views
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maredudd D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Views, brilliant communication

Beautiful property in an incredibly location. Sadly we couldn't fully appreciate it as we had an a family emergency. Katherine couldn't have been more helpful or accommodating, communication was brilliant. Hopefully we can return to fully enjoy the property and the views
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

stuart m.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a fabulous week's stay at Vessacks!

We knew that we were in for a treat when we read the reviews beforehand, but it proved to be even better than we imagined - stunning views; spacious, comfortable & well-equipped accommodation; wildlife 'on the doorstep' (seals, choughs, two stags & hinds & various birds of prey during our stay); easy access to the coast path; places to visit locally (we enjoyed seeing a production at the Minack Theatre & visiting the Global Communications Museum) &, of course, many more locations to explore further afield. It proved a real wrench to leave at the end of our holiday - we were truly entranced by the magic of Vessacks & would love to return one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

simon f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay at Vessacks

Lovely view and cove below the house, house well maintained, and spacious, thoroughly enjoyed our visit, beautifully quiet and no light pollution. Cornwall is a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary C., Worcestershire

Liked: Cleanliness

Sun, rain, gales - but it’s always lovely at Vessacks

Such a well thought out house in such a lovely position that you cannot fail to love it here as we do. We experienced a full gamut of weather but certainly topped up tans on the good days! We missed our visit to the Minack again having missed it because of covid originally; this year it was the bad weather which thwarted us. The views from Vessacks are mesmerising and I could look at them all day … even when there rain and a howling gale there is something comforting about being inside and warm and dry. You can’t fail to love it here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerald G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal holiday home

Great experience renting. Wonderful location. Beautiful space. Sea sights and sounds all round
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect fortnight

Vessacks has a wonderful, special atmosphere which immediately conveys a sense of tranquility and beauty. Everything was as it should be and of course the views are sublime. Communication with Katherine and the house team is excellent.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022