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The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building.

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A beach with a rocky coastline and a clear view of the ocean.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a staircase leading to another room.
A living room with a wooden coffee table, two sofas with patterned cushions, a television on a wooden stand, and a mirror on the wall.
A kitchen with a dishwasher, a sink, and a countertop with various kitchen items.
A small, neatly made bed with a white duvet in a room with two bedside tables, each with a lamp.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 597 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Penzance, Cornwall
  • Place, Eastern Green Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Longrock Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Hotel
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

About the area

Penzance

At this cottage you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Longrock Beach. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and a furnished balcony or patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Eastern Green Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Longrock Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tremenheere Sculpture Garden - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Union Hotel - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Egyptian House - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station) - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Farmers Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fred's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Roundhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fat Fish - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Inn - ‬2 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.

The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building.

The Cart House is situated in the village of Gulval with church and pub, and bus service to the stunning picturesque fishing village of St Ives just 6 miles over the hill. It is close to spectacular beaches, cliffs and the rugged Cornish coastline. It benefits from being in short and easy level walking distance to Penzance town centre, railway station, bus terminal and Isles of Scilly ferry. Mounts bay, with its safe beaches, St Michael's Mount and coastal cycle path are quickly and easily accessible. We can arrange surfing lessons, fishing trips, boat and wildlife trips and much more.


The property is ideal for families, being so close to all local amenities, but still retains a traditional Cornish village atmosphere. This traditional granite cart house was built around 1895 and has been tastefully converted to a high standard. The kitchen is equipped with cooker, fridge, microwave, toaster, washing machine. Steps down to the open plan, light and airy living room with pine floor and dining area. There is a TV, DVD player. Selection of DVDs and books. French doors to sunny paved patio area with garden furniture and lighting suitable for BBQ's. Bedroom one: Double bed. Bedroom two: Single bed. Bedroom three. 2 Single beds which can be linked together. Bedrooms are carpeted.
Bathroom has toilet, basin, bath with shower over.

The property is centrally heated.

Bed linen, bath towels and tea towels are provided. Please supply your own beach towels. There is off road parking beside the cottage and unrestricted parking in the village.
The local area is famous for many outdoor pursuits including surfing and wind surfing on spectacular beaches. Wonderful sea views and rugged coastline. Fishing, hiking, riding and cycling.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • Accessible parking space
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,044 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No all male or all female stag / hen type parties of 4 or more people.
Not to behave in a manner likely to cause offence to occupiers of neighbouring properties.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. ?

Yep, The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. is a short 15-minute walk from Longrock Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats.

Does The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. ?

No, The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. ?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony(Anthony) A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the facilities needed to accommodate a quiet relaxing break in a very convenient location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent family holiday

The Cart House was the perfect base for our family holiday. Good place to explore South. Cornwall with everything we needed.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony(Anthony) A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Staycation Retreat

Comfortable clean and comprehensively equipped being secluded in a small community yet close to all essential amenities. Ideally located for visiting most of Cornwalls many renowned attractions
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Em C.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely location. Light sleeper note the lovely church clock chimes on the hour 24 hours a day. The property is lovely. Good for entaining and local supermarkets are just a short walk/drive away as is the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely accommodation

Its a lovely place to stay. The house is a gresat size for our family. Lovely and clean and has everything you need. Very close to Tesco and easy access to A30 The perfect place and very reasonably priced. Have stayed before and hope to stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Pradeep T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good overall

Had a good stay .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All excellent. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday in Gulval

Lovely property. Ideal base for exploring the surrounding area. Good communication with owner Mandy. Very enjoyable stay, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location and well equip

A very convenient location, everything was as advertised. Our host was attentive to any questions we had. The property was well equipped. Would recommend to others
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony(Anthony) A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Staging post

Perfect for visiting all the great locations in Cornwall
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We felt very comfortable in this beautiful and spacious cottage. We Head some trouble with our car and Mandy and Bob were very helpful contact. We would book this cottage a second time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would recommend

This cottage was perfect for us and was ideally located to explore the area. Stress free stay! Thanks Mandy.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Melvin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cart house

Lovely place to stay. Quiet village, spacious property and close to supermarkets. We used as a base to visit places of interest, it was easy to get onto the A30. Lovely pub just up the road Would definitely stay in this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely time.

Lovely property, very clean, everything we needed was just there. We felt very welcome and the host Mandy was lovely and very prompt to answer any question's , overall a wonderful week .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our holiday

The Carthouse was very nice, clean and comfortable. Mandy was a very nice host always ready with advice when asked. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Already booked for next year!

Excellent location to get anywhere you want to go. Beds were very comfortable and facilities were just what you need, including a good hot shower. Everything we needed. We booked for next year before we left. Need I say more! You won't regret booking.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tobias P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage in an outstanding landscape

We had a perfect 2-weeks-stay in the cart house! Thanks Mandy for everything.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, great facilities, very clean and well maintained, thanks Mandy. Thats why we keep coming back! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gulval in the sun :-)

We had a very good stay in this well equipped cottage with more than enough space in walking distance to Penzance
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cart house stay

Quiet residence short drive from Penzance. Mandy and family helpful with any requests.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal property for our family stay - conveniently located for access to Penzance and other areas in Cornwall, especially Lands End and the surrounding areasAll facilities we needed were there - and 3 major supermarkets all within walking distance if needed; although the pathway is a bit overgrown (not that there's anything Mandy could have done about that!)Can also recommend a meal at the local pub a minute's walk up the hill - not a crumb left at the end!All in all a fabulous stay, and we would definitely consider using it again
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our May holliday

Our time spent at The Cart House was very peasefull and gave us room to relax and enjoy our holiday in Cornwall. Even the chimming of the church bells did not bother us. A couple of things can use an update (settees and the kitchen tap) But all in all a great place to stay. We loved the layout of the place. Thank you Mandy. John and Wil from The Netherlands.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrew W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The house is in a great location for exploring the local area. Nice open planning living and patio area. It is quite bizarre that there are 3 bedrooms and no wardrobes in any of them. The beds could also benefit from headboards and caster holders. The property was well equipped but would benefit from a deeper clean. The church bells were lovely but not every hour through the night. However overall we had a lovely week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Month in Gulval

Really loved staying at the Cart house. Twenty minute walk to Penzance. Easy car ride to supermarkets etc. Village a bit noisier than expected with church bells chiming on the hour every hour. Bit of a cut through to St Ives road but not a problem. Cottage well equipped. Everything you would need in the kitchen. No wardrobes or hanging space . Nice patio area. Pub 50 yards away was closed but reopening very soon . We intend to return next year as it was perfect for our stay.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

André S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt im Carthouse. Die Gastgeber waren sehr nett und hatten hilfreiche Tipps für uns. Alles was man braucht, war in dem Haus vorhanden. Sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025