House in Rinsey Lane, Ashton

Rinsey Head, Incredible Sea Views from an Iconic House, Near Porthleven & Beach

Rinsey Head, Incredible Sea Views from an Iconic House, Near Porthleven & Beach

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Iconic Rinsey Head with the best views in West Cornwall!
Aerial View of Rinsey looking West
Stunning approach to Rinsey Head
One of the many incredible views from the house
Perched on the cliff with beautiful Rinsey Beach below

Overview of Rinsey Head, Incredible Sea Views from an Iconic House, Near Porthleven & Beach

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10400 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Rinsey Lane, Ashton
  • Popular LocationRinse Head Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt. Michael's Mount14 min drive
  • Popular LocationPorthleven Beach15 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Rinsey Head, Incredible Sea Views from an Iconic House, Near Porthleven & Beach

Imagine a pod of dolphins playing in the Bay whilst you sit eating your breakfast? Many of our lucky guests have experienced exactly this! Rinsey Head is undoubtedly the best positioned house in South West Cornwall, located on an unspoiled stretch of coast near Porthleven; with breath-taking views to the Lizard and all the way across Mounts Bay to Lands End. The house perches on the edge of Rinsey Head and sits in grounds of approximately 30 acres making the house completely private – you feel almost like you are on your own island! Rinsey Head was built in the early twentieth century and is architecturally designed to maximise the views in every direction.
Despite its dramatic location Rinsey Head is an incredibly comfortable and welcoming family home, which exudes a real sense of adventure; on a beautiful summer day relax on the patio and drink in the views whilst a variety of seabirds circle above or on a wild Cornish day snuggle up in the cosy living room and watch the waves crashing below. The ideal choice for your family adventure or the ultimate choice for a special occasion.

You approach the house down a long driveway with breath-taking views in all directions, there is parking outside the front door for at least 3 cars, and plenty of room along the middle part of the driveway for any additional cars. There is a spectacular patio area, accessed from a door between the sitting & dining room, an ideal spot for sundowners or a barbeque in the evening. The house is surrounded (on 3 sides) by private land, largely in its natural state, growing a mixture of wild flowers, heather, bracken and gorse. The coastline either side of the house is owned by the National Trust. There is a private garage available for guests which is the ideal place to store beach clobber, surf boards etc; there is a tumble drier and spare drinks fridge in the garage.
Rinsey Headland offers stunning walks, either a spectacular circular loop or for the more energetic continue on the coastal path to Porthleven for a well earned cider at The Ship pub. There is a beautiful beach at Rinsey which is a 10 minute walk from the house (pretty strenuous walk back up!) or take the coastal path heading west and a 15-20 minute walk will bring you to the mile long sandy beach at Praa Sands. A perfect family beach with bars / restaurant at the far end, good surfing and life -guarded in season. Praa Sands is a 10 minute drive from the house, with plenty of parking at the far end.
The property is a haven for walkers being situated on the coastal path with fabulous walks on both sides.

The ground floor is made up of a large, comfortable sitting room with sofas, bean bags, flat screen TV and armchairs. There is a new kitchen with a cosy Aga, further standalone electric oven and hob, large fridge / freezer, dishwasher, microwave and nespresso machine. The kitchen and dining room are open plan making it the perfect area for entertaining. the dining room has a large table seating 10 and more spectacular sea views. There is downstairs loo on this level.
The First Floor offers two large master bedrooms - The Rinsey room offers a super king bed (can be split into singles if requested in advance) with ensuite bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and basin. The second master bedroom - The Praa Room is a large room with King size bed, 2 seater sofa and ensuite bathroom with shower enclosure, WC and basin. Both bedrooms offer incredible sea views. There is a further family bathroom on this floor with bath, separate shower enclosure, basin and WC, with airing cupboard perfect for drying items.
A small landing leads to the Turret Room, a single bedroom with basin. The staircase leads to the top floor with two twin beds, basin and a set of bunk beds and further incredible sea views in all directions.

Facilities & Services: Inclusive electricity, central heating and wifi broadband. The house is fully cleaned before your arrival and all bed linen, towels and beach towels are included in the price.

Miscellaneous: Due to the nature of this spectacular location whilst welcome at Rinsey Head young children and pets must be strictly supervised at all times, the owners cannot take responsibility for safety in the grounds of the house. Pets allowed, max 2 unless agreed otherwise. Changeover day Thursday.

Property manager

Phay MacDowel
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Sea view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be watched at all times outside

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A Booking Form must be completed before the booking can be finalised, it will be emailed directly once the details are agreed.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Helston

Located in Helston, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of St. Michael's Mount and Carbis Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore St Ives Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Country Skittles and Flambards. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Rinse Head Beach - 5 min walk
  • Praa Sands Beach - 11 min walk
  • St. Michael's Mount - 14 min drive
  • Porthleven Beach - 15 min drive
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station) - 21 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Anchor Inn - 12 min drive
  • Helston Boating Lake - 12 min drive
  • The Ship Inn - 11 min drive
  • Out of the Blue - 10 min drive
  • Sand Bar, Praa Sands - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rinsey Head, Incredible Sea Views from an Iconic House, Near Porthleven & Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rinsey Head, Incredible Sea Views from an Iconic House, Near Porthleven & Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rinsey Head, Incredible Sea Views from an Iconic House, Near Porthleven & Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rinsey Head, Incredible Sea Views from an Iconic House, Near Porthleven & Beach located?

This family-friendly Helston holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Rinse Head Beach. Praa Sands Beach and The Lizard are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING
This was our second time staying in this house, absolutely love it! We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream location with the best views ever
Comfortable, cosy, homely - we absolutely loved and adored this place. It's not glitzy, it's welcoming. It's like the much loved aunt who will always love you in return, as opposed to the glamorous colleague who's fab but doesn't return your call. I cannot imagine a better place to spend a week or two - go and experience peace, beauty, never-go-out-of-fashion style and......relax.....
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Rinsey Head a perfect location
Rinsey Head is a large and spacious property in a magical and scenic location. It has an unobstructed sea view from almost all of the rooms in the house. The ground floor has a large kitchen area and is well stocked with equipment and appliances making it easy to cater for large groups of people. Also on the ground floor there is a large dining room and lounge which lead onto an expansive balcony area overlooking the sea, perfect for al fresco meals although unfortunately during our stay we were unable to take advantage of that facility due to the weather but that's to be expected in December. Upstairs the bedrooms are very comfortable and spacious . The coastal path is easily accessed for those who wish to walk to nearby Praa Sands or Porthleven. I cannot fault the location or the property and the property manager was extremely helpful and ensured that our stay was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hope to return
Very helpful property manager. The terrace is the star of the show. It's quite exposed so we only sat out on the sunny calmer days. Great views from all the windows especially the large ones downstairs. Liked the fact that they were plane glass rather than the usual distracting 'lead' affect windows. Liked how the downstairs rooms were all open to each other. Found the Aga ovens quite tricky. The top one runs a bit too hot and the lower one too cool. I think some rooms would benefit from some redecoration or modernisation. However this in no way affected a very enjoyable stay. I think some binoculars would be a good addition. We look forward to returning.

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fab views
Lovely property. Exactly as described. A little more cupboard space for food would be good. It was home from home and nothing could spoil the best views in Cornwall.

About the host

Hosted by Phay MacDowel

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Hi - my name is Phay, I am the owner and founder of Stylish Cornish Cottages, a small and very personal holiday letting business. I manage a handful of beautiful cottages in the West Cornwall area, all offer a comfortable home from home in a great location. Get a glimpse of life in West Cornwall on ig@stylishcornish. When it comes to your holiday – nothing is too much trouble! I would love to help you plan your perfect Cornish getaway!

Why they chose this property

Rinsey Head is a totally unique property in an unrivalled location. Perched dramatically on the granite outcrop of Rinsey Head the house has 360 views across Mounts Bay; from the Lizard in the East and Lands End in the West. Perfect all year round with open fires, central heating and incredible storm watching and sunset viewing opportunities!!

What makes this property unique

Its Location! Where else can you see Lizard Point and Lands End from one Bedroom and watch a pod of dolphins playing whilst eating your breakfast?
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