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Mary-Rose Cottage

Whitecross, near Penzance, Cornwall
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
3 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Characterful property blending modern comforts with traditional features
  • Tastefully decorated throughout providing a warm and welcoming retreat
  • Relax outside in the pretty front patio garden

Property code: OC-P00597

Stay in this charming cottage which retains many of its original features and head off on an adventure with your canine in tow to the market town of Marazion, stopping off to see the enchanting landmark of St. Michaels Mount

Welcoming you into the property is the small conservatory-style entrance with two chairs allowing you to sit and enjoy the beauty of the garden whatever the weather. This leads through to the open-plan living room/diner which is furnished with soft seating, a TV and a selection of fascinating pictures along the walls. The room is characterful with exposed beams along the ceiling and a feature staircase to one side, giving a nod to its history and creating an instant feeling of home. Completing the room is the dining table for four where you can gather together for mealtimes next to the bright window. In the kitchen, the original features continue with beams around the doorframe and across the ceiling, paired with chic white cabinets and a splash of colour in the tiles. Here you’ll find all you need to cook up a meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The stylish family bathroom is also located on the ground floor, featuring an electric shower. Upstairs are the two bedrooms, the first of which has a king-size bed and quirky furniture whilst the second is a playful twin with pale green walls and two single beds. At the front of the house is a pretty paved patio area with plant-filled borders, a picnic bench for dining alfresco and playing outside with your four-pawed pal.

Just 3 miles from the property is Marazion where you’ll find a selection of pubs and cafes which welcome you and your canines for a bite to eat. From here you can take a trip to St. Michaels Mount, which has a walkable path over the sand during low tide guiding you to the magical island which is filled with diverse flora and fauna. Hayle (3 miles) is another great option for a day trip, where you can have a ball on the dog-friendly sands of Mexico Towans before stopping off at the nearby beach cafe to refuel.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 double, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower and WC
  • Electric cooker with ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, slimline dishwasher
  • Welcome pack
  • Smart TV, DAB radio
  • Towels provided but please supply own beach towels
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Patio space
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Shop and pub 1 mile, beach 3 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Victoria Vine

This property is personally managed by Victoria.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Susan 11th June 2026

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Reviewed by Sally 26th May 2026

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This is not a letting for seniors as too many hazards. The photographs are misleading, the cottage is smaller and it is not the sea you see in the distance. The view is of the A30 some 100 m away. The noise was not too bad but we never sat outside

Reviewed by Sharon 8th April 2026

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Lovely little cottage! Clean, good location and a very home from home feel. 3rd time coming back to this cottage. Look forward to next time.

Reviewed by Richard 29th December 2025

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Warm and comfortable and well located. Walks on the doorstep and good public transport.

Reviewed by Claire 27th October 2025

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The cottage is near to the busy A30 but the traffic noise didnt really bother us we live near the M5 Location wise it was brilliantly situated we visited lots of places during our stay. Would we return? Probably not & thats not anything else other than we dont usually go back to the same place twice.

Reviewed by Louise 24th August 2025

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A lovely cottage. Very generous welcome pack and well positioned to explore different locations. Clean bedding and towels and very friendly host who we met on arrival. Road noise was bearable for us but should be mentioned in details how close cottage is.

Reviewed by Melissa 8th July 2025

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Really lovely little cottage the beds are comfy it has all the basics you need cooker, microwave, washing machine ect . The owner was very helpful and easy to contact . We really enjoyed our stay here great value for money , a prefect little holiday home

Reviewed by Keith 29th June 2025

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Great holiday, top notch accommodation, over and above my exceptions, would stay again and definitely recommend

Reviewed by Eckhard 22nd June 2025

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We are Germans and had a nice week in Mary Rose Cottage and loved to sit in the little winter garden for some drinks in the evening. The bus stop nearby is helpful to get to Penzance, St. Ives etc. We're missing to open the windows in the bedrooms, because the traffic on A30 is very loud.

Reviewed by Samantha 14th June 2025

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Mary Rose Cottage was absolutely beautiful and the owners attention to detail really made the holiday special. Its in a fantastic location and easy to get to. Only a few minutes from the train station/park and ride and really close to several beaches. The owners left a lovely gift basket with scones, biscuits and milk/butter in the fridge aloRead moreng with a guide to everything in the property and the local area which was really helpful. The bedrooms were really big and possibly the most comfortable mattress weve ever slept on with loads of cupboard space and extra blankets and pillows. The downstairs was equally comfortable and well equipped with a dishwasher, oven and everything you would need to make it a home away from home. Our 10 year old was especially impressed with the selection of DVDs and games the owners had put in the lounge cupboards as well as books and TV with access to streaming services and a DVD player. The weather was a bit rainy some days but the owners made sure we had plenty to do and it didnt stop our enjoyment of the holiday. We absolutely recommend the property and the owners and would give this holiday 10/10. Definitely will be returning. Hide

Reviewed by Lawrence 12th June 2025

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The cottage was a very good base for exploring the area, and there was a nice Chinese down the road in Crowlas along with a spar, but for anything else you'd have to go into Hayle or Penzance, which isn't appealing during rush hours. Good internet speeds (for my needs anyway...37mbps when I did a check), if you are concerned about that Areas foRead morer concern: -Dirty if you looked at anything other than the immediately visible surfaces for more than a few seconds, with hair in the shower and a LOT of debris between the sofa cushions I was sat on (not from me; I wasn't in the cottage long enough!) -Very close to the busy A30, though I will say, the cottage is double glazed, which did significantly muffle the road sound -The host expects you to leave by 0900 according to the charter in the cottage, that you are directed to read. -Very expensive for what it was, but despite paying above the value, we still checked out on the Saturday evening, rather than the Sunday morning that we paid for. -The double bed was very hard, so be aware of that This cottage has a LOT of potential...but it just felt as though it was there purely to make money, with the bare minimum being done between guests. I realise any holiday cottage is for making money, but some landlords/hosts still take pride in the, which wasn't apparent here. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 12th May 2025

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Reviewed by Sharon 14th April 2025

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Such a beautiful cottage! Really has a home from home vibe. Even though its just off the road from the A30, its a great location! St. Michaels Mount, Morrisons, petrol station etc are just 5 minutes down the road. Also its about 10 minute drive into St. Ives. Very modern and clean. I have been here a couple of times and we cant wait to go back! PetRead mores are welcome (Bonus!) I would really recommend this cottage. Me, my mum and 2 young girls loved staying here, so thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Anne-Marie 5th April 2025

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The cottage is lovely. I don't think it's big enough for a family. Smaller than it looked on the pictures. The road noise is quite significant, although it didn't bother us too much. Other than that it was a lovely place.

Reviewed by Darren 16th September 2024

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Lovely little cottage in a great location for exploring. The cottage is small but very well equipped and with the secure front patio is ideal for letting the dogs roam at leisure. There is some traffic noise as expected from the A30 which is a stones throw away but this didn't bother us at all.If you leave the property and turn left along the laRead morene you are in open countryside within minutes which offers some great walks and views especially from Tencrom Hill. The welcome back containing cream tea, biscuits and milk was very welcome after a long journey and the beds are so comfortable... Loved the stay and would certainly consider booking again :) Hide

Reviewed by Keith 10th September 2024

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Good public transport access and conveniently located for the very south west

Reviewed by Alexander 4th September 2024

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The cottage is quaint as you would expect but just not adequate for two adults and two children. There is all the equipment you would need to do the basics but the space was a real issue; there isnt a door that leads to a back garden so it can feel claustrophobic at times. This would be better suited to two people max.

Reviewed by Lynn 4th August 2024

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We have stayed at Mary Rose twice now as it is in a really good location for being able to travel to different places we like to visit. Also as it is just off the A30, we can leave the car at the cottage and get an all day family bus ticket to St Ives, Penzance and many other places. Parking and being dog friendly also make it great for us

Reviewed by Dominic 9th July 2024

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It was lovely. We both enjoyed our stay a great deal.

Reviewed by Yolanda 15th June 2024

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Perfect location to take advantage of the excellent and cheap bus and train services. Hardly used my car. Lovely cottage.

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