Stylish, contemporary cottage for two close to the sea, beaches and village pub

The cottage was great. It was like advertised on Vrbo. The Old Station House is a cozy, stylish, comfortable, and welcoming place. Parking is easily accessible. The cottage is very clean with a mix of a modern and farmhouse-style interior design. Everything was working well, and the kitchen was sufficiently equipped to prepare meals. Amanda’s instructions are clear and easy to follow. Because the weather was warm and we toured throughout Cornwall, we only used the sunroom once. We did try out the oven, though, which worked very well. Since the location of the cottage is a bit remote, it is advised to having a car for getting around. Helston is a 10 to 20-minute car ride away depending on traffic. Altogether, we booked for 8 nights, and we loved staying at the Old Station House. We would always come back and highly recommend this special place.

Another great stay at a fantastic property in an ideal location to explore the Lizard and West Cornwall. We couldn’t ask for more and the cream tea welcome was much appreciated.

Lovely accommodation in a beautiful part of Cornwall. Cottage was just right, clean, comfortable and bright. Really enjoyed the local walks to the beaches, and to Porthleven.

Great little cottage for two. Very comfy and good kitchen making self catering a breeze. Bonus was the seperate space with wood burner and relaxing armchairs.

We stayed there for a week and found the accommodation really perfect. What we liked most was that it was so well located. You could reach all the great hiking trails by car. And from the front door you were right by the sea and could go hiking. The accommodation had everything you needed. If it had had a coffee machine it would have been really great, but that's not so bad. Unfortunately, the mattress was too soft for us and we would have liked more comfort. Nevertheless, I can still recommend the accommodation.

A lovely little space to use as a base for exploring Cornwall. After exploring a few of the recommended beaches in the area, the best one was a short walk down the road from the house!

Outstanding

Very lovely cottage just perfect….will definitely book again

The Old Ration Shop is a lovely quirky little upside down cottage provided with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It is quiet and private, and even though Amanda lives next door we didn’t see her until our last day. It is worth mentioning that there is no dishwasher (which was fine with us, as we mostly ate out, and only cooked a couple of times) and no room for a washing machine, but who wants to do lots of washing on holiday anyway! Any issues were dealt with either before we arrived, or during our stay. The cream tea Amanda provided on our arrival was a nice surprise and very welcome after our long journey. Gunwalloe itself is a great base for walking and exploring the south west coast of Cornwall. It has a wonderful busy pub serving good food, and beaches also within walking distance. I have no hesitation in recommending The Old Ration Shop to any couple who like us, just wanted to walk the coastal paths as much as possible, see the quaint little fishing ports, eat the best seafood, and visit the busier places such as St Ives etc for the day, then return to a quiet little hideaway.

We loved the peaceful lovely cottage. Fantastic location, well equipped and beautifully decorated. Thank you Amanda