Boutique beach house right on the beach with amazing sea views!

Cawsand, England
$581 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

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Sleep 10

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Night 3 nights

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This unique property stands on the beach and is literally in the sea when the tide is in .... look through the sitting room windows and you could be on a ship! Out over the Sound towards Plymouth and on to the horizon - there is always something happening whether it be warships coming and going into Plymouth’s naval dockyards or fishing boats setting off, paddle boarders, little sail boats or the early morning group of swimmers who meet on the beach every day - come rain or shine!

Formerly part of a 17th century ‘pilchard palace’ in the twin villages of Cawsand and Kingsand, the property also spent many years as the village school before being converted into 5 fabulous houses some years ago. Although sleeping 10, we recommend no more than 8 adults with 2 children. Cawsand is situated on the Rame Peninsula, also known as ‘Cornwall’s forgotten corner’. Unspoilt, safe and utterly charming,

The main entrance is road side and the entrance hall leads down to a bright and spacious sitting room with two huge picture windows with window seats overlooking the sea, beach, the Clock Tower and the picturesque Rame coastline. There are two large sofas which comfortably seat 8 and a Smart TV and electric log burner. The house is a happy blend of stylish contemporary furnishings and beautiful antiques and art.

Bedroom one is also positioned on the same floor and has a double bed. This is the only bedroom without a full ensuite but it does have a newly fitted ensuite toilet and basin. For a bath or shower then the family bathroom can easily be accessed through the kitchen and across the passageway.

A wide spiral staircase (with child safety gate) leads from the sitting room down to a large fully equipped kitchen with a new Rangemaster cooker plus a Ninja air fryer and Nespresso coffee machine, an island and a dining table that seats 10. Again, two windows, one with window seat, look out to those amazing sea views. In winter, these windows may be fitted with temporary ‘storm boards’ - particularly if the forecast is bad and a storm is heading our way! With the sea raging outside, snuggle up on the sofas for a cosy, if not a little exciting, winter’s night in!

A door from the kitchen leads to the ‘smuggler’s tunnel’ which runs through all five properties and leads directly down on to the small and pretty, sand and shingle beach which is also great for rock pooling when the tide is out .... a child's paradise! (A note for dog owners - ‘our’ beach is dog friendly all year round). Alternatively turn left out of the kitchen and there is an enclosed garden - each property has its own private section and our part of the garden has a pretty decked area with a coffee table, benches, chairs and bbq - perfect for gatherings with family or friends - plus the sound of the sea! A gate leads straight out to the slipway and sea. The main Cawsand beach is just around the corner.

Opposite the kitchen and across the tunnel is a well appointed bath and shower room which is very well placed for showering off after a long day on the beach! There is also a utility room with another fridge, freezer, washing machine and tumble drier.

Wake up to the sound of the sea! The master bedroom is on the first floor and is beautifully furnished with a king size four poster bed plus an en-suite shower room. Double glass doors lead to a private balcony - watch the sun rise and enjoy breakfast outside looking out to sea ..... what could be more romantic

Also on the first floor is bedroom three with twin beds and stunning en-suite shower room. All bedrooms benefit from either Cologne & Cotton or The White Company beautifully soft cotton sheets and fluffy bath towels.

Bedroom four is on the top floor. There is a king size bed plus a single truckle bed which converts to two singles - ideal for families sharing with children (a travel cot is also available). Again there are those uninterrupted views across the sea and the Rame coastline. There is also an en-suite shower room. What could be more wonderful than gently falling asleep listening to the sounds of the waves below

As with most of the properties in the village, there is no parking but there are two good sized car parks close by and some free road side parking at the top of the village. On arrival, simply pull up outside and unload the car - other motorists are generally extremely patient - they are used to it! Once parked up, you really don't need the car; there is a well-stocked village grocery store, lovely gift shop and five pubs/restaurants all doing great food plus, in busier periods, a superb cafe that makes the best breakfasts, home-made pizza and delicious cream teas just a pebble’s throw from the house. Newly opened is the village Stores - a small but perfectly formed deli - selling all you'd expect including a lovely selection of wines, cheeses, breads and great take-out coffee, wraps, pasties, sandwiches, cakes, pastries etc.

In summer, a foot passenger ferry runs several times a day from Cawsand beach to Plymouth's Barbican - plenty of bars, restaurants and shops to browse. Alternatively walk up the hill to the stunning Mount Edgecombe estate or to the Canteen at Maker Heights - one of our favourite eateries! If you need more kayaks, or fancy a go at paddle boarding, these are all available to hire on Cawsand beach. If the weather is inclement then there is a good selection of board games available plus Bluetooth speaker for your own music.

During July and August and school holidays we only take bookings of either 7 or 14 nights, Saturday to Saturday. Stays of 3 nights or more may be made at other times. Our cleaning company is no longer doing changeovers on a Sunday so weekend bookings should include Sunday evening.

Well behaved dogs are welcomed at a charge of £25 per week. We have provided a crate in the kitchen 75 cm wide x 59 cm high x 52 cm deep (sleeps one small/medium sized dog which you may like to use if you prefer your dog to sleep in one). Please note that, if you are bringing your pooch, the garden is not suitable for leaving dogs unattended out of respect to other owners and guests and we also ask that dogs are kept on a lead in this space at all times. However there is plenty of space for runs on the beach and wonderful walks on the South West coast path.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near The Bay On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • Ruth H.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2025

    Stayed Sep 22, 2025

    Amazing house and brilliant location . Very clean and well appointed.

  • Elaine H.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    We had a family stay at this property in August this year. The property is gorgeous and exactly as stated on the site. It is beautifully clean and very tastefully furnished with plenty of room for us all to relax. We managed to swim in the sea several times but were unfamiliar with the tides and missed the sand for the younger members of our group . The area is very quiet with breathtaking walks if you like that sort of and close to the pedestrian ferry to Plymouth which we took . I thoroughly recommend this property. You will not be disappointed !

  • John P.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    Fantastic house and great communication from the owner

  • Polly M.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    The perfect family holiday house....the views are amazing, access to the beach so easy....so well resourced with absolutely everything you could need....beautiful decor and furnishings....wonderful!

  • Jessica T.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    A truly wonderful home in a special place. The house was beautiful, with amazing views, and well equipped for a family holiday. The village is lovely, unspoilt but with a few lovely pubs (the devonport is a must-visit) and shops. Great communication from Amanda who also recommended things she heard were on during our stay. We would love to return one day.

  • Julie M.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 4, 2025

    Beautiful beach front house with fantastic views across the bay. Well equipped and ideally situated for scenic walks and water sports. Cawsand and Kingsand have several good pubs/cafes which you can walk to. Would definitely stay again.

  • WILLIAM H.

    Submitted May 23, 2025

    Stayed May 14, 2025

    This property is expensive but probably worth it. Four bedrooms, right on Plymouth Sound in the middle of the charming village of Cawsand. Everything you need provided. First Class. Bill H

  • Linda R.

    Submitted May 23, 2025

    Stayed May 20, 2025

    A wonderful spacious comfortable home, full of beautiful things. Beds all very comfortable. Lounge spacious and comfortable with huge sofas, fabulous views (with comfortable window seats to enjoy them) and lovely paintings, framed knots.The downstairs kitchen is spacious and equipped with good quality plates etc (e.g. Denby), a huge table, which is great for socialising while cooking, a fabulous range cooker, a dresser full of blue and white Cornish crockery, a useful tide clock and wonderful views. The kitchen has everything you need including a glass trifle bowl and very generous provision of dishwasher tablets, bin bags, clingfilm etc. There is a cupboard full of spices and other useful things.There is a separate utility room with a very useful washing machine, separate dryer, plenty of drying racks and a large fridge freezer. Excellent access through the atmospheric tunnel leads to steps down to the sea on one side and a beach the other. When the tide comes in it creates a sweet little cove cutoff from the rest of the beach. It is so relaxing to watch the swimmers, the yachts, the people on the beach. For me it was the perfect seaside place in a perfect unspoilt and quiet seaside village. This was the second time we stayed and I can’t wait to stay again. There was a bottle of sparkling wine, biscuits and chocolate for us on arrival, a lovely welcome. Parking in public carpark is easy/close by.Cannot say enough good things about this magical place.

  • Cheryl H.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2025

    Stayed Apr 5, 2025

    50th Birthday celebration, The house and location were absolutely stunning. Very well equipped and comfortable home. The view every morning took my breath away. Whole family loved it. Swimming and paddle boarding off the steps was so much fun. Only downside was the passive aggressive neighbours at number 5.

  • Linda R.

    Submitted Mar 20, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    Just perfect in every way. Comfortable beds, beautifully decorated, well equipped, in a perfect location with wonderful views and in a beautiful unspoilt village. Parking in public car park is very easy and close by. Looking forward to returning in May.

  • Wendy R.

    Submitted Feb 21, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    Feels like a home rather than a rental property. Very well stocked. Beautiful art and very comfortable

  • Sally W.

    Submitted Feb 10, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    Amanda's beautiful home was the perfect place for a much needed girlfriend's weekend away. Beautifully equipped with absolutely everything we needed to completely rest and relax. The location was incredible and, although there is no parking, it was very easy to park in a nearby carpark. Lots to see and do in the local area too......A huge thank you to Amanda for sharing her beautiful home and being a fabulous host.

  • Grahem B.

    Submitted Nov 27, 2024

    Stayed Nov 16, 2024

    The property is wonderful and photos are a good representation. Standard of the finish and furnishings are very good and kitchen appliances are of a high standrad. Location was perfect for us, even in poor weather when watching a storm pass through was amazing to watch with waves crashing in front of us. The village has great pubs with great food. Coastal path in both directions from the village gave access to great runs in the morning through beautiful scenery. Amanda is very responsive and I would definitely recommend this property, an amazing place for a fmaily reuniion.

  • Lisa D.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2024

    Stayed Oct 23, 2024

    Perfect in every way! The best views from a property we have ever seen. We all loved the location, Cawsand is such a lovely little village and everyone was so friendly. The property was immaculate with gorgeous decor and artwork. Would highly recommend staying here and we would all love to come back one day, maybe for a little longer.

  • Pauline M.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 7, 2024

    We had a fantastic stay the house itself lived up to everybody’s expectations, better than the pictures which is very rare! The host could not be more helpful & answered any questions very quickly. The village is beautiful & everyone so friendly. We had a trip across to Plymouth on the foot ferry which is only a very short walk to the beach. There was 8 adults with plenty of room for everyone to sit comfortably & also enjoy eating together. The views are fantastic from the kitchen & living room.we would all return again in a heartbeat. Truly a little piece of paradise.

  • Becky H.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2024

    Stayed Sep 16, 2024

    A group of 6 ladies plus a baby, we have just come home from a wonderful few days away. Communication with the host was great, especially when we had a little hiccup at checkin where the cleaners hadnt been and this was promtly resolved. Amandas house is just beautiful, furnished to an incredibly high standard with the most comfortable beds. The views straight out onto the water are so peaceful and the house is within a minutes walk of everything Cawsand and Kingsand has to offer. We would 100% return!!

  • Bear S.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    Amazing views from this large comfortable house right in the heart of beautiful Cawsands. We stayed here 2 weeks with our children and grandchildren and loved the way everything was at hand and easy to access. Amanda was excellent at communications, when we asked questions she responded positively and immediately. The outside space felt shady and unloved but we didn't mind as we gathered on the beach for breakfast and sundowners. Plenty of space and so many bathrooms meant we never felt on top of each other and when it did rain the spectacle was amazing. The sitting room particularly was a wonderful comfortable space for us all to gather and relax. Fabulous holiday.

  • Polly M.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    We had a fantastic week….Cawsand is an absolute delight, and this property is beautiful…..amazing views, everything you could wish for in the house….just a few yards to the beach.

  • Patricia D.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2024

    Stayed Jun 17, 2024

    Great family holiday. Beautiful house in a stunning location.

  • Ewelina P.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2024

    Stayed May 29, 2024

    This was our second time at Old School House. We love it for so many things: the location, the views, access to the sea, the fact that we feel like at home there. Always unforgettable experience. Thank you x

  • Jill W.

    Submitted May 24, 2024

    Stayed May 18, 2024

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