Couples Coastal Lodge
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- 1 Bedroom
- Sleeps 2
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- Wi-Fi
An iconic cabin for two with sea views in Penzance, Cornwall. Once owned by Roly Morris, a famous buccaneer, this cabin is an historic artefact and one of the town’s most famous buildings. It has been brilliantly refurbished with all creature comforts including a real galley kitchenette, living/dining area, TV, cosy bedroom, shower room and a second WC. Outside, there are seating areas in the garden with extraordinary sea views over Mounts Bay. There is on-road parking and amenities close to hand.
Wake up to views of the sun rising over St Michael’s Mount and peek through portholes to spot seals basking below, or head outside to climb the ‘flying bridge’ and soak up the sunshine as ships dock. If you fancy a trip to the Isles of Scilly you can hop aboard the passenger ferry which docks right below your front door. It’s a 3ish hour journey but makes for an incredible way to see this part of the Cornish coast as well witness its marine life up-close.
There are many wonderful restaurants and historic pubs nearby, but a must-visit is The Admiral Benbow in Chapel Street which was formerly owned by Roly Morris. Here you’ll find many amazing artefacts which he himself restored, along with the help of local blacksmiths, tradesmen and friends. The pub became something of an extension to his museum which is well worth a visit too.
Penzance burgeons with wonderful landmarks like the Turks Head and Egyptian House. Then there's the golden beaches of Mounts Bay, the fishing port of Newlyn, the unspoilt village of Mousehole, and the town of Marazion with its famous St Michael's Mount.
If you'd like to explore the area during your stay you'll be able to hop on board the Lands End Cruiser at the bus station (also just 6 minutes from your front door), and visit places like St Ives and Carbis Bay, Marazion, Sennen and Porthcurno.
Porch
A covered porch to the side of the cabin is filled with artefacts, photographs and information documenting the history of Ship Ashore and Roly Morris. It’s a fascinating story that will immerse you in the provenance and character of this unique place
Entrance
Enter through the front door up three steps and into a small entrance hall where storm lighting, real ships' bells and an original ship’s wheel welcome you inside
Living Area
The lovely cosy living area is much like one you’d find on board a boat with upholstered bench seating, bookshelves, a folding table and large flat screen TV with Freeview Electric heating
Discover various authentic vintage maritime objects, as well as a quirky original old ship’s captain’s drinks cabinet hiding glasses for your evening tipple
Dining Area
A ship’s table in the living area folds up and extends to create a place for eating
Kitchenette
Behind the bedroom with an electric oven and grill, electric two-ring hob, Airfryer, fridge (with ice box), kettle, toaster, vacuum cleaner, Krups coffee percolator for ground coffee
A selection of utensils, pots, pans, crockery, mugs and cutlery is provided
Bedroom
A delightfully light and bright room with twin beds, bedside tables, bedside lamps, cupboards for clothes and a mirror
Cloakroom
Inside the cabin off the entrance hall and furnished with an old ship’s sink, dressing table, WC, and mirror
Shower room
Outside next to the cabin this contemporary wet room is newly fitted and has a shower (with hand-held attachment) and heated towel rail
Outside cloakroom
Next to the shower room outside is a separate WC
Outside
The beautiful, established garden which is maintained by local experts with a real understanding of seaside gardens, features many amazing varieties of shrubs, flowering plants, succulents and trees that are native to the area. Seating is built into the undulating stone walls, and there are various furnished areas dotted around so you can pick a perch and watch the moods of the bay beyond. A flying bridge with its own crow’s nest is furnished with seating and a bistro table, so if you’d like to survey Mounts Bay and St Michael’s Mount as you sip your morning coffee or evening drink, this is the perfect place for it.
There is outside storage for wetsuits, surfboards and beach gear
Parking
At the bottom of the slipway near the Old Lifeboat House there is free parking which is available on a first come basis. This is also a good place to pull up temporarily for offloading luggage at the property. Harbour long stay car park on Wharf Road is less than 5 minutes’ walk from the cabin.
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