Why we love it
Poltor Cottage earns its place for the view: a rare combination of countryside stillness and a long, open sweep to St Austell Bay. With an old Cornish engine house in the neighbouring field and horses grazing nearby, it feels rooted in this part of Cornwall’s landscape rather than simply positioned beside it.
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About the Property
This is a stay for those who want Cornwall at a gentler pace. Poltor Cottage sits in a peaceful rural setting above the south coast, with a garden room and outdoor spaces that make the most of the light and the far-reaching sea view. The presence of the old engine house next door gives the setting a distinct sense of place, tying the cottage to the mining landscape that shapes this corner of Cornwall. Days here can be spent drifting between coast and countryside: mornings looking out towards the bay, afternoons on nearby sandy beaches or wandering the creeks, harbours and wooded valley paths within easy reach. It is especially well suited to guests travelling with dogs, with beach and country walks close at hand.
Location
Penpillick, near Par
Penpillick sits in a less showy but deeply rewarding stretch of south Cornwall, where old industrial landscapes soften into wooded valleys, creeks and open sea. From here, you are close to Par Sands, the harbour towns of Fowey and Charlestown, and the striking reclaimed terrain around the Eden Project. The Luxulyan Valley adds another layer, with its mossy paths and remnants of Cornwall’s mining past. It is a good base for travellers who want variety without bustle: beach walks, estuary light, quiet lanes and easy access to some of the county’s most characterful corners.
