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House at Gwinear

St Ives, Cornwall
Bed & Breakfast
+44 (0)1736 850444

Per night
£100 - £125

1 room

Rooms sleep 2

Birdwatchers and artists delight: acres of peaceful land, close to some of Cornwall’s finest galleries – and the sea

Per night
£100 - £125

Contact the owner directly to check date availability and secure your booking.

The Experience

An island of calm, this grand old rambling vicarage sits in rare bird-filled acres, just a short drive from St Ives. Come for peace and quiet and a classic Cornish welcome from owners Charles and Diana who are devoted to encouraging the arts and crafts.

Find English shabby chic with loads of character and no stuffiness – fresh flowers on the breakfast table, a piano in the corner, rugs on polished floors, masses of books. Your bedroom is in a separate wing with its own sitting room and a fine view of the church from the bath.

In summer you can eat breakfast in the Italianate courtyard, play a game of tennis on the ancient courts and wander the large, lawned gardens. For supper you can walk half an hour to the pub.

We think you'll love

The outdoor pool, a treat in summer
Wonderfully friendly owners who go out of their way to make you feel at home
Having your own separate wing

You should know

It's a peaceful, quite grown-up place to stay
You’ll need your car to explore

Essentials

EV charger
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Spa
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Bar
Barbecue
Licensed premises
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Nightly price: from £100

1 Twin/double: From £100

Information

Booking information

Other details: French and Italian spoken.
Closed: Rarely.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals: Pub 1.5 miles. Dinner available by special request.

Reviews

Shell Jan 2014

The House at Gwinear is beautiful home in which we were made to feel exceptionally welcome. The guest accommodation includes 3 rooms: a double bedroom, large bathroom, and a living room. As well as delicious breakfasts cooked on the Aga, I can heartily recommend booking in for at least 1 evening meal. Charles and Diana once ran a much-lauded restaurant, and you can expect a truly wonderful meal for the price, and catered to your personal requirements. A truly special place to stay. Thank you both!

Colin

Lovely place - a last minute booking and quite a find! Very welcoming and great value with a whole wing of the house and the huge grounds to explore. Plus a large swimming pool and a lovely breakfast in the sheltered courtyard. Perfect!

Geoff

The magic of a Sawday listing is how they each in their different way make you feel most welcome---like visiting old friends. No two are ever alike in this respect and rarely have we been disappointed. Charles & Diana are charming people and staying with them at Gwinear was an absolute delight. Highly recommended.

Angie

Diana and Charles could not have been more welcoming! They made us feel completely at home, and we were spoilt with delicious breakfasts (served in their stunning dining-room), the enjoyment of a delightful spacious bedroom and sitting-room of our own, not to mention spirit-enlivening views of lawns, trees and ancient church! An artist's haven. We would thoroughly recommend it.

Catherine

We stayed two delicious nights at the House of Gwinear and it was wonderful; from swimming in the pool to the wonderful 'wing' we stayed in to Diana getting to grips with us being vegetarian - it was utterly perfect. We highly recommend it

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Location

The neighbourhood

Wonderfully peaceful location by the ancient local church, yet busy St Ives and Penzance can both be reached in under twenty minutes. Godrevy lighthouse is just three miles away, made famous by Virginia Woolf and the beach’s protected seals and pups. At the estuary, the special birdwatching area is a prime spot to see rare species, while a 40 minute drive will take you to the unique open air theatre at Porthcurnow. Take a picnic.

Local points of interest from Charles & Diana Hall

Coastal Footpath 3 miles away. Beautiful walks near Godrevy lighthouse. (Virginia Woolf's one) where some of the year over 100 seals and their pups can be seen on a protected beach
St Ives nearby, which is full of interesting art galleries, funky shops and delicious places to eat. Barbara Hepworth's beautiful garden full of her sculptures and the Tate well worth visiting.
Explore the ancient stones down towards Lands End. The Nine maidens - a miniature stonehenge but often free of people and many other interesting stoneage relics.
Special birdwatching area on the estuary at Hayle where interesting and rare species fly in.
Unique open air theatre at Porthcurnow - the Minnack - only 40 minutes away. You can take a picnic and watch a play roman style!
Many interesting craft galleries in West Penwith. including the Leach pottery.

Introducing

Charles & Diana Hall

Charles and Diana have lived here for over 45 years and are local area experts. They’ll delight in finding out what interest you then recommending walks, galleries or sites to visit, as well as top tips for avoiding crowds and sampling the local restaurants. You’ll be the only guests so expect to feel part of a warm and welcoming family.