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The Cubby Hole
Sennen

£804 - £1640 per week
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The sunrise over the ocean, crumpets melting with butter and a hot Cornish coffee on the deck, there is no better way to start your day. Fold back The Cubby Hole's patio doors and embrace the breathtaking views of Sennen Cove. Sleeping four, this ground floor apartment, in an enviable position on the Cove, has a parking space and EV charger too; making life so simple. From day to night, The Cubby Hole's deck continues to captivate, whether it's a sundowner or two before dining al fresco, or a post dinner tipple watching the moonlight, as it catches the gentle ripples of the waves. The open plan living area boasts sea views and creates a sociable space for spending quality time together. Accepting pets, the furry member of the family is welcome to holiday here too. For cosy nights in, snuggle up together with a glass of wine in hand as the woodburner crackles, in this perfect year-round sanctuary.

The Cubby Hole is just steps from the mile long stretch of golden sand and turquoise waters of Sennen Cove, perfect for rockpooling, surfing and long hot summer days worshipping the sun. Showcasing local produce, enjoy dining at the historic Old Success Inn, or enjoy a beach picnic supper from the fish and chip shop. With cafes, gift shops, galleries and surf lessons, there is something for everyone close by. Take a short drive to Land's End, watch a performance at the incredible Minack Theatre or laze on the warm white sands of the beautiful Porthcurno Beach, stopping off at The Apple Tree Cafe for a delicious lunch on the way. Waking up to such glorious sea views and the sound of the waves rolling in from The Cubby Hole's king size bed, will be something you'll remember long after you go home and will lure you back year after year.

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Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1

Super king

Bedroom 2

Zip and link

Entrance

via front door into hallway and doors to:

Kitchen/dining/sitting room

electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, dining table and four chairs, two sofas, Smart TV, woodburner, bi-fold doors to terrace, sea views.

Bedroom 1

super king size bed, sea views.

Shower room

shower, WC and basin.

Bedroom 2

king size zip and link bed (king size or twin beds), roof window only.

Terrace

decking area with table and six chairs, sea views.

Accessibility

ground floor apartment on one level, one step down from decking, but can access all rooms and decking from inside without steps. Parking space is located directly in front of apartment.

Additional information

electric heating, EV charger with pay point. Please note that the local bus briefly maneuvers in the turning circle outside the property, WiFi, well behaved dog welcome, short breaks available.

 
 

We have stayed at the cubby hole many times. Fantastic location with wonderful views on Sennen Cove and the added bonus of a parking space. Everything you need for a peaceful and relaxed holiday! We will be back again.

September 2024

A great location, well appointed property and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, looking to revisit in the future. Very friendly shop owner only a very short stroll away for newspapers and essentials.

September 2024

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Holidays in Sennen

Sennen is one of the most beautiful, unspoilt areas of Cornwall, famous for its unique location and beauty. Sennen is one of Cornwall's most popular surf spots, and its rugged scenery and many coves provide the perfect place to explore on a self catering holiday.

Sennen is the most westerly parish in the UK, nestled between Cape Cornwall and Land's End. Part of the village; the mediaeval church of St. Sennen with its low granite tower, the school, and the First & Last Inn are at the top of the cliff; with some older cottages 300 feet below by the quay, along with the Old Success, a seventeenth-century inn. 

Sennen Cove is still a fishing village and home of Sennen Lifeboat. Established in 1853, The Royal National Lifeboat Institution`s Sennen Cove Station is situated just one mile northeast of Land’s End.

If you want to spot a bit of wildlife during your holiday in Sennen, basking sharks and dolphins are a common sight off the coast of Sennen. Join our friends in the water and head to Sennen Cove which is renowned for its great surf and friendly atmosphere. Or take a drive to Gwenver Beach, less than a mile from Sennen Cove and watch the sunset - a truly spectacular sight. Read more about Sennen holidays and Gwenver beach on our blog post about Sandy beaches in West Cornwall.

Top tip

Spend the festive season in Sennen and take part in the annual Christmas day swim!

Surfing in Sennen

Sennen is a prime location for surfing in Cornwall. With swell coming in from the Atlantic, the surf is good all year round and can be better than the more crowded surfing destinations such as Newquay. With two surf schools based at Sennen you'll be in good hands when it comes to learning the ropes.

Beach & coastal walks

Take a walk along the coast from Land's End to the beautiful and hidden Nanjizel beach; one of Cornwall's most spectacular beaches. Porthcurno is also only a short drive away with its beautiful beaches and the breathtaking Minack Theatre, showing regular outdoor performances throughout the summer months.

South from Sennen Cove you can walk the coastal path to Land’s End. Just over a mile as the chough flies, but all along the south-west coastal path you must allow for the uphill stretches and twisty bits of headland which make the walks longer. 

Whitesand Bay, white as the name suggests, stretches northwards from Sennen Cove to Gwynver beach. Gwynver is accessible from Whitesand at low tide; and down steep steps from Trevedra Cliff at high tide. On New Year’s Day it’s become a bit of a tradition for hardy folk to jump into the Whitesand waves for a swim. The south-west coastal footpath runs along Whitesand behind the dunes. No dogs are allowed on the beach between 15th May and the 30th September, between 10am and 6pm.

Although it feels tucked away in the far west, Sennen self catering holidays are perfect for exploring West Penwith. 

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Events

Tom Bawcock's Eve, Mousehole

Every year, the people of Mousehole celebrate the bravery of Tom Bawcock. Years ago, when the boats couldn't get out in the storms, the villages had no fish to eat. Tom dared to take his boat out and returned with enough fish to make a Star Gazey fish pie for the whole village.

23rd of December, 2024

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Montol Festival

Each year, the people of Penzance celebrate the Winter Solstice with a festival of Cornish tradition, torch processions, and dancing through the streets. It's a truly wonderful celebration. 

21st December 2024

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Penzance Literary Festival

Popular with visitors and locals alike, this exciting festival celebrates everything literary, including spoken, written, recited and sung word. Take part in the reading and writing discussions and activities and enjoy the many performances.

2nd - 6th July 2024

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New Year's Eve in St Ives

Spend New Year's Eve in St Ives for an unforgettable evening at the largest fancy dress party in the county. Ring in the New Year with an unbeatable fireworks display by the sea. 

31st December 2024

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St Ives Feast Day

Feast Day offers visitors the chance to witness, and even join in with, a centuries-old tradition. The Mayor 'Hurls the Silver Ball' into the crowd on the beach below. The one who returns the ball to the Guildhall steps by midday receives a silver coin. 

5th February 2024

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Golowan Festival - Penzance

Golowan Festival is an annual arts event that celebrates local culture and community. This year the theme will be 'Back to the Future!

21st - 30th June 2024

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Mousehole Christmas Lights

Possibly the most well-known and popular Christmas Lights in the county, Moushole combines stunning displays against the backdrop of their gorgeous Cornish fishing harbour to bring real festive magic to all who visit at this special time of year. Read More >

December 2024

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St Ives Food & Drink Festival

Growing in size and popularity, the St Ives Food Festival features top chefs, quality Cornish goods, sandcastle competitions for children and food demonstrations.

TBC 2025

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Porthleven Food & Music Festival

The small Cornish fishing village of Porthleven hosts its annual Food & Music Festival every April and encorporates street performers, a range of local produce, Samba dancing, theatre, beer marquees, hip-hop dancers, fireworks, Cornish singing & much, much mmore...the list is endless!

26th - 28th April

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St Ives September Festival

Now becoming a sellout event, this festival keeps attracting more and more visitors who come to enjoy a wide range of acts, including music, theatre, poetry and visual arts.

14th - 28th September 2024

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Camborne Trevithick Day

Join in the celebrations at this community led festival. The annual event celebrates the engineering and mining history of the Camborne area, and is dedicated to Richard Trevithick, pioneer of high pressure steam power & inventor of Road and Railway Locomotives.

27th April 2024

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Things to do near Sennen

Roundhouse & Capstan Gallery
A unique circular gallery and converted netloft. It was originally used for housing a winch to haul boats up from the beach. Visit www.round-house.co.uk for more info.

Longships Lighthouse
The iconic Longships Lighthouse sits on Carn Bras, the biggest in a ribbon of jagged rocks just offshore. It appears curiously tall when seen from the road approaching Land's End. Just for a moment Longships seems to have landed at the holiday complex but it's all an illusion of topography. The galleon and helicopter might be set in cement in Land’s End square but the lighthouse is exactly where it should be, a mile off shore.

Land’s End:
Sennen Church is about a mile from the Land’s End Visitor Centre, where you can find Land’s End Hotel & restaurant, First & Last House, shops, cafe, exhibitions. It is famed for the signpost, at which you can have your photograph taken as one arm says Land’ End and the other your home town. There are weekly firework displays, special events and family entertainment. The best approach to the complex is via the coastal path, the sea views are magnificent. On an overcast day the visitor centre has much to occupy children.

Apple Tree Café, Trevescan
When self catering in Sennen, a place not to be missed is The Apple Tree Café at Trevescan, a left turn just before Land’s End. Home of Nick’s delicious home-made bread. It’s family friendly, amazing cakes, tea garden. A perfect place to meet before walking or after walking or probably before and after. 

From the Apple Tree Cafe, you can walk into Land’s End; you can walk across the fields to the coastal path. All you need is the O/S Pathfinder or O/S Explorer 7 (Land’s End, Penzance and St Ives). If you can find one, get a copy of a book called ‘West of HayleRiver’ by Gerald and Sylvia Priestland. It is brim-full of walks, pictures and information about places and legends across the whole of West Penwith.

Farmers' Market
Every Tuesday, Sennen holds its very own farmers' market, perfect for stocking up on local produce when staying in a self catering cottage. Find out more on our blog: The Best Farmers’ Markets in West Cornwall

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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 have stayed at the cubby hole many times. Fantastic location with wonderful views on Sennen Cove and the added bonus of a parking space. Everything you need for a peaceful and relaxed holiday! We will be back again.

A great location, well appointed property and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, looking to revisit in the future. Very friendly shop owner only a very short stroll away for newspapers and essentials.

Fabulous week at The Cubby Hole, the cottage was so comfortable and had everything you needed. The view was breathtaking and you could hear the sea which was great. I would highly recommend.

Fantastic location in the heart of Sennen Cove. Great views across the sea. Everything that you need for a comfortable stay for a beach holiday.

Lovely nice sized apartment in probably as good a location for Sennen cove as you can get. Fantastic to have parking. Was nicely decorated and well equipped, also came with a fantastic welcome package. Thanks for the stay!

A lovely place to stay either as a couple or as a small family. The Cubby Hole is a comfortable base from which to explore the far south west or to let Sennen Cove work it's magic, while you drink in the view. We had a lovely break here and hope to return soon.

The Cubby Hole is an absolutely delightful property. The decor is very tasteful and it is well equipped to a high standard. Its location is excellent and the parking facility with electric charging point on site is very good. Hopefully we will return.

Great accommodation in a beautiful setting. Would definitely return??

Perfect location for watching the dramatic sea. Comfortable space for a seaside break.

Perfect, well equipped cottage for a couple or small family with the most excellent location in Sennen you could possibly ask for! Great to watch the world go by (and huge waves) from the patio doors in the kitchen, which are set sufficiently far back that people cant see in! Will definitely be returning here having had a fantastic week despite the storm.