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Sunday Times "UK Best Coastal Holiday Cottages" 10 Secs Walk from Sandy Beaches

Family-friendly holiday home in Torpoint

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Outdoor dining
Beach nearby, beach towels
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Interior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Cawsand, ENG
  • Place, University of Plymouth
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Hoe Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, National Marine Aquarium
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Torpoint

A family-friendly stay in Torpoint awaits you at this holiday home. Within steps you'll find Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Mount Edgcumbe Country Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features 2 bathrooms, a patio and a fenced private garden. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers concierge services, a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .With a stay at this Torpoint holiday home, you'll be 22.4 km (13.9 mi) from Dartmoor National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Cawsand Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plymouth Pavilions - 23 min drive - 14.0 km
  • University of Plymouth - 24 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Hoe Park - 24 min drive - 14.7 km
  • National Marine Aquarium - 27 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Liskeard Menheniot Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Canteen at Maker Heights - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪VOT - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Edgcumbe Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seco Lounge - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Artillery Arms - ‬24 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.

Sunday Times "UK Best Coastal Holiday Cottages" 10 Secs Walk from Sandy Beaches

Recently renovated and quoted by The Sunday Times as “One of the UK’s Best Coastal Cottages” with over 250, 5* Trip Adviser, Trust Pilot and online reviews, Blue Monkey is a hidden gem, seconds from the sea, not to be missed.
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The AA awarded Blue Monkey their most prestigious 5* Gold Award for Self-Catering Accommodation.
Trust Pilot 5* & Trip Advisor rated Blue Monkey ‘Excellent’ with over 250 5* reviews
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Luxurious Blue Monkey sleeping 10 is available from £799 for 3 nights. Seconds from the sea it is a spacious baby friendly holiday home with 2 paddle boards and 2 kayaks FREE for our guests to use. This grade II listed property with garden is a luxurious home away from home, located in the heart of Cawsand, 4 minutes from Polhawn Fort.

Low Season: Book 3 nights, get 4th FREE (subject to availability).

Inviting interiors have just the right mix of contemporary seaside chic & traditional features - a true family heaven, a pebbles throw from the beach. The moment you step out of your car, you hear the waves & smell the sea. Midway between two of the loveliest fishing villages of south Cornwall – Kingsand & Cawsand are as one – is a handsome well-proportioned Georgian house a street back from the sea, a tardis of a holiday home. The villages alone have 3 family friendly sandy beaches in a sheltered bay, the more adventurous may prefer Whitsand Bay, ideal for surfing. All generations will love it - brilliant set up for 2 families +

Please let Annabel know if you are booking for a wedding during May or June as we can be flexible regarding arrival day.

Managed by bluemonkeycornwall.com

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 4 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
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
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Sunday Times "UK Best Coastal Holiday Cottages" 10 Secs Walk from Sandy Beaches?

Yep, Sunday Times "UK Best Coastal Holiday Cottages" 10 Secs Walk from Sandy Beaches is a short 2-minute walk from Cawsand Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, sailing and fishing. You can also find water sports equipment.

Does Sunday Times "UK Best Coastal Holiday Cottages" 10 Secs Walk from Sandy Beaches have a pool?

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

Is Sunday Times "UK Best Coastal Holiday Cottages" 10 Secs Walk from Sandy Beaches family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as baby monitors and highchairs, it's no surprise that Sunday Times "UK Best Coastal Holiday Cottages" 10 Secs Walk from Sandy Beaches is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sunday Times "UK Best Coastal Holiday Cottages" 10 Secs Walk from Sandy Beaches?

No, Sunday Times "UK Best Coastal Holiday Cottages" 10 Secs Walk from Sandy Beaches does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sunday Times "UK Best Coastal Holiday Cottages" 10 Secs Walk from Sandy Beaches?

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

Sunday Times "UK Best Coastal Holiday Cottages" 10 Secs Walk from Sandy Beaches Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicki H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was made so easy by Annabel. Check in was great, on time and the house was immaculate. Possibly the best equipped house we have ever stayed in. There was everything we could have needed and more. Beautiful Emma Bridgewater crockery.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Woodhouse I.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely roomy place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

clare k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous stay at Blue Monkey

We had the best stay at Blue Monkey. The house was perfect, nice and cosy for our winter weekend. Right next to the beach we did lots of swimming hiking and relaxing. We will definately be back! 🤩
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Puja T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow! What a place to stay

We stay here with family after a busy wedding week. Could not have picked a better place to set up camp and relax. Everything was perfect and Annabel was amazing in arranging, communicating with us throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding week

The property was perfect for our party of 10. Very clean and tidy. Superb location. Ideal for walking around the village and bay. The host was very informative from start to finish. I will definitely recommend to others. Allan
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

lesley c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good

Good
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a place!

Firstly, the house is wonderful. Great size, lovely garden, fantastic bedrooms, superb location. Secondly, the area is so lovely. Never heard of it before, but it's stunning. Little beaches, plenty of nice pubs and The Bay restaurant nearby. Just perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Step away

This is a wonderful place to step away and enjoy a wonderful environment with family and friends. The house is finished and supplied with decor to add to your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Monica M., Chiswick, London

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home in Kingsand ❤️

The Blue Monkey is a beautiful and very comfortable home, with some gorgeously extravagant touches (best baths!) We loved using the wood burner and the very generously supplied logs. It’s a really lovely place to stay. They’ve thought of everything and I thoroughly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cara H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Couldn't have been better.

Property was spotless and very tastefully decorated. Little touches to greet us on arrival such as the scones, jam and clotted cream were much appreciated. A beautiful house in a lovely location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gill D.

Short break at Blue Monkey

We enjoyed our stay very much. Very well equipped for our younger family members, 3 under 1s. The location was perfect ,close to the sea and the car park is very close. Good pubs very near by. Very happy memories made around the kitchen table. Safe outdoor space, beautiful plants. Thank you Blue Monkey!!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Lovely Stay at Blue Monkey

We had the perfect stay in Blue Monkey in the wonderful village of Cawsand. We loved coming back to the fire on cold days and playing in the sea in the warm ones. Thank you for making the house so welcoming and stylish. We look forward to staying again one day soon. Many thanks. PS Pip and Pocket had a fab holiday!

8/10 Good

Ros B.

Blue onkey was welcoming and homely with lots of pleasant touches , the welcome pack was great!

Our holiday included three small connected families - including a nine year old, a toddler and a teenager plus 2 dogs. As the weather was changeable, we made out own entertainment from beachcombing and collecting seaglass to rockpooling, dog walking and exploring the area. As one of our company has been very poorly lately, we were determined to have fun. This involved two pirate nights where we dressed up and generally enjoyed ourselves! Duncan cooked delicious meals including a thai curry and we woke to the smell of freshly baked bread most mornings. We set off with enthusiasm for a longish walk to the Mount Edgecombe estate via Port Picklecombe - the cocker spaniel , Charley, & golden retriever, Sonny ,really relished the walk. The dramatic scenery was spectacular and the mounting storm clouds even more so! Eventually a full-blown electrical storm saw us all running for the cover and warming coffee of the Edgecombe stables coffee shop! Some of our group then chickened out by returning in a taxi! On Monday evening we ordered pizza takeaways from the nearby shop - I think we over ordered but we had cold pizza slices for our beach picnic the next day. A beach we liked was Port Wrinkle - it was warm that day and we all went in for a swim- quite an achievement with ages ranging from 17months to 76. All in all a good holiday - we hope to return to this lovely area and Blue Monkey soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Elaine huntley H.

Lovely cottage, perfect for Christmas Break x

A week in the charming village of Cawsand!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Iris F.

Komfortabel ausgestattetes und liebevoll eingerichtetes Haus.

Wir würden Englisch mit Scones und auch einer Flasche Prosecco empfangen. Anabel erkundigte sich nach unserem Befinden. Wir fühlten uns sehr wohl und heimisch.