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Skimming Stone
Charlestown

£412 - £895 per week
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As you step inside this ground floor apartment, you'll be greeted by a bright and spacious open-plan living area, tastefully decorated to aid your relaxation. Large windows invite natural light to bounce across the room, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere and the comfortable furnishings make this space perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring Cornwall and all it has to offer. The modern kitchen is well-equipped with everything you need to prepare delicious meals. Whether you decide to dine in, or venture to one of the local restaurants nearby, the choice is yours. Venture outside through the private access to the coastal path, specifically for the residents of Pegoda Drive, where stunning views of the sea await, then take a leisurely stroll along the path, breathing in the fresh sea air and enjoying the beauty of the Cornish coastline. For those with furry friends, rest assured that this pet-friendly property welcomes your four-legged companions, and they'll love the nearby beach access.

Skimming Stone is within walking distance of Charlestown Harbour, famous for its Tall Ships. The walkers among you will relish the coast path, that runs from Charlestown to either Porthpean or Carlyon Bay, both boasting fantastic beaches with golden sand. For those coffee lovers or beer drinkers, there is an array of establishments to visit, so you'll be spoilt for choice.

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Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1

King

Bedroom 2

Double

Entrance

access via communal hallway, front door into the entrance hall with doors to:

Bedroom 1

king size bed, wardrobe.

Bedroom 2

small double, open clothes rail.

Bathroom

bath with shower over, WC and basin.

Sitting/dining/kitchen area

corner sofa, TV, electric wall mounted fire, dining table with four chairs, gas hob, built in electric oven with microwave above, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, Krups coffee machine.

Additional information

please note that the property is on one level and part of a complex with an apartment above. Bedroom two has a small double, therefore the property idealy suitable for a maximum ot three guests. WiFi, one small well behaved dog welcome, short breaks available.

 
 

We had a fantastic stay at Skimming Stone. The location was perfect to enable us to explore so many areas of Cornwall. The access to the private beach was great and lovely to walk to of an evening. The flat itself was spacious and perfectly equipped for a weeks stay. We had a fantastic week at Skimming Stone and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to friends and family!

October 2024

Skimming stone I would highly recommend warm cosy, everything you need and more.

October 2024

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Holidays in Charlestown

A visit to Charlestown on the south coast of Cornwall is perhaps the closest you can get to stepping back in time to Poldark’s Cornwall. Located on the outskirts of the town of St Austell, Charlestown is an unspoilt Cornish village and fishing port with a Grade II listed harbour. 


The historic port of Charlestown is ideally placed for exploring the south west coast path, with incredible views of the Fowey Estuary and St Austell Bay, and stunning beaches to discover nearby. Charlestown itself has an excellent choice of gift shops, pubs and restaurants, plus its own small shingle beach. The harbour is home to some impressive tall ships, which you may have spotted in scenes from Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, or BBC’s Poldark. The area is steeped in history and remains quite unspoilt to this day.

Did you know...

Charlestown was famously used for the filming of Poldark!

Beaches near Charlestown

Charlestown Beach is a small south facing sandy beach with an area of pebbles of geological interest. This is a lovely little beach for sun bathing and paddling. 

Duporth Beach is a privately owned sandy cove, just a short walk on the cliff path from Charlestown. Direct access to this beach is restricted to residents, so the coastal path is the best way to get there. Duporth is a sheltered cove which is great for swimming and kayaking.

Porthpean Beach is a popular sandy beach which can be accessed via the coastal path from Charlestown. There’s plenty of space for beach games and sandcastle building and it’s a great spot for swimming. Porthpean is popular with windsurfers and there’s also a golf course near the beach. Dogs are welcome on this beach except between May 1st and 31st August (10am-6pm) when a seasonal dog ban is in place.

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Things to do in Charlestown

Attractions

Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre houses the largest private collection of shipwreck artefacts in Europe. With approximately 8000 rare items from around 150 different shipwrecks, their fascinating displays are well worth a visit.

The Eden Project is just over three miles away from Charlestown and offers a great day out for all the family. Explore the rainforest and Mediterranean biomes, the spectacular gardens, sculptures and epic Skywire zip-line. Look out for events and exhibitions too.

Lost Gardens of Heligan ae located just outside of the Cornish fishing village of Mevagissey, just under seven miles away from Charlestown. Discover Cornwall’s only outdoor jungle garden, exotic plants, ancient pastures and 60 acres of woodland, and search for the Giant’s Head and Mud Maid sculptures.

Watersports

Cornwall Watersports at nearby Pentewan Sands is the best place in the area for watersport lessons and hire, for a range of water based activities including boat trips, banana rides, kayaking, paddle boarding, water skiing and windsurfing. There are also some brilliant boat trips in the area, including Seas the Day Charters, running boat trips between Fowey and Mevagissey and mackerel fishing trips. There are also watersport activities and equipment hire in both Fowey and Porthpean, the River Fowey and St Austell Bay offering a fantastic setting for kayaking in particular, a great way to explore the Cornish coast.

Dining out in Charlestown

The Longstore is situated right on the harbour, with fantastic views. This steakhouse and seafood restaurant is a scenic place to enjoy a delicious meal on your holiday in Charlestown.

The Boathouse is a great place to relax, with picturesque views of Charlestown. The decking and garden offer a lovely place to enjoy a drink on a summer’s evening and the tasty menu includes pizzas, burgers and sharing plates.

The Pier House is a traditional harbourside inn with gorgeous sea views from the window seats and the beer garden. Tuck into one of their tasty pub classics or choose a dish from their daily changing specials menu.

Loveday’s restaurant is next to the Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre and serves a fantastic fusion of seafood with influences from East Asia and the Mediterranean. This is a great place to enjoy a relaxing meal together.

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Events

Charlestown Regatta

Enjoy a week of live music, watersports, competitions, pasty-making, children's sports, raft races and a carnival, all with the backdrop of the famous Georgian harbour in Charlestown

20th July - 26th August 2024

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Charlestown Christmas Market

Located at Penrice Academy, Charlestown Christmas Market hosts 100 Cornish traders, showcasing some of the best food, drinks and crafts in Cornwall, alongside live entertainment. With plenty of parking and an inside venue, it's perfect for some Christmas shopping. 

TBC 2024

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Filming locations

In BBC’s recent adaption of Winston Graham’s Poldark, Charlestown was used as Poldark’s Truro. The historic harbour offered the perfect setting for the film set, the unspoilt Georgian port and tall ships providing an authentic 18th Century setting. Other movies that were filmed here include Hornblower, The Eagle has Landed, Creation, Treasure Island and Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland.

What our guests say...

We know how important honest reviews are when it comes to booking your holiday. To help you choose the right property for you, we publish all reviews left by guests who have stayed here in the past, with the few exceptions stated in our Review Guidelines. Please bear in mind that some facilities referred to by past guests in reviews can be removed or changed at any time.

We had a fantastic stay at Skimming Stone. The location was perfect to enable us to explore so many areas of Cornwall. The access to the private beach was great and lovely to walk to of an evening. The flat itself was spacious and perfectly equipped for a weeks stay. We had a fantastic week at Skimming Stone and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to friends and family!

Skimming stone I would highly recommend warm cosy, everything you need and more.

We would recommend a stay at Skimming Stone because of its ease of parking when you arrive , the fact that everything is lovely inside the property , and there is a welcome pack too , along with everything you would need to enjoy your holiday there.

This apartment is in a great location for all that Charlestown has to offer. The apartment itself is spotlessly clean and beautifully presented. We re-booked our next stay before we left! Thank you Aspects Holidays for making the booking process so easy

The property was very nice, just as described. It was immaculate and very well-equipped. The milk, biscuits tea and coffee on arrival were a nice touch. The area was very nice and quiet, the parking space was right by the entrance. The beds and sofa were very comfy, wifi was good. Walking distance to the lovely Charles Town was handy too. Also, close to a superstore and other food outlets. We would certainly go back.

Lovely, clean, peaceful ground floor apartment with parking right next to the front door. The flat has everything you could wish for (special mention for the VERY comfortable beds). The beach at Duporth is pretty and in easy walking distance although there’s a couple of flights of stairs so not disability-friendly. No facilities once you’re down there but that usually means you don’t get crowds of folks so that pleased us! Charlestown is a short stroll away with its lovely beach and harbour, plus places to eat. This is an excellent flat in a perfect spot and we had a great time.

We had a fantastic stay! Spent 10 days and defitinely will come back. Everything you need is provided. Location could not be any better for touring around in Cornwall.

Gorgeous apartment in ideal location. Both the king size bed and the huge sofa were super comfortable! Kitchen was really well equipped, wasn’t a single utensil or item we needed but didn’t have! Dishwasher and washing machine also included, which makes such a difference, plus a large airer for clothes. Perfect parking space right outside the apartment, separate bin stores. Really is the perfect place to stay, would go again in a heartbeat and recommend to all!