Panoramic sea views, overlooking the beach – on the South West Coast Path

Penzance, Cornwall
$381 avg/night Minimum Stay 6 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

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Sleep 8

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Night 6 nights

Min Stay

Vessacks is a family holiday home in Porthcurno, Cornwall, with stunning sea views from practically every room.

It sleeps up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms and is ideal for young and grown-up families, groups of friends and couples.

With several beaches a short walk away, and the South West Coastal Path passing the house, Vessacks well situated for summer beach holidays and out-of-season stays for walking and exploring.

Nearby attractions include the South West Coast Path,Porthchapel, Porthcurno and Pedney beaches, Porthgwarra Cove, the Minack Theatre, and the PK Museum of Global Communications.

Boat and foraging tours can be booked, as can surf lessons at nearby Sennen. Some excellent restaurants and pubs can be found in the neighbourign areas, including Newlyn, Mousehole, Sennen and Penzance.

West Penwith is naturally wild with steep cliffs, sheltered beaches and coves, and an unusual variety of plant life due to its mild and humid climate. There's lots of wildlife to be spotted in the sea, sky and on the ground, which will please birdwatchers and nature buffs.


~ ~ ~ 2026 availability ~ ~ ~

Summer: 27 Jun - 04 Jul
Autumn: 19-26 Sep | 26 Sep - 03 Oct | 03-10 Oct | 10-17 Oct | 17-24 Oct


~ ~ ~ Description ~ ~ ~
Beds: Sleeps up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms. The upstairs king and twin bedrooms are ensuite; the downstairs king and twin share a bathroom and loo.

Communal rooms: The house has plenty of communal space, including two TV rooms with games and puzzles, a generous open plan living-dining room, and sunroom which looks over the sea and offers star- and ship-gazing at night.

Babies & kids: Travel cot with bassinet (Bugaboo Stardust – please bring own sheets & bedding) and wipe-clean highchair (Ikea Antilop) available.


~ ~ ~ Guest comments ~ ~ ~
Fantastic! The best place in the UK I have ever stayed.
This is a lovely property which has a truly jaw-dropping view
The views from Vessacks are spectacular
It's like staying in an art gallery
An excellent week in a wonderful house. Thank you very much for everything. We felt very much at home and look forward to returning again in the future
The best holiday in Cornwall we ever had! Lots of birds and other wildlife really great and relaxing.
This may not actually be heaven, but it's certainly a step in that direction!
We had a fantastic week in Vessacks. Weather has been very changeable but has not stopped us enjoying this beautiful part of Cornwall. A wonderful comfortable and truly magnificent location.
Hardly used the car, it feels like the end of Britain. Real find.
We enjoyed our stay. House fully equipped. Beds comfy, utility room great. Lovely to sit in conservatory, fabulous sea and inland views. Lounge also offered sea views and inland views plus visits from foxes and badgers.
A fantastic house and location. Thank you. A lizard and a seal spotted en route to Sennen. Great views from every room too.

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~ ~ ~ Rosamunde Pilcher locations nearby ~ ~ ~
– St Ives (Pilcher was born in Lelant, two miles from the coastal town, which also has a long artistic history)
– St Michael's Mount, which can be reached on foot at low tide along the causeway from Penzance, and at high tide by boat
– Lamorna, a gorgeous secluded cove between Mousehole and Porthcurno
– Mousehole, where the classic children's book, The Mousehole Cat was set, and which is adorned with Christmas lights every year
– St Agnes and Chapel Porth on the north coast, with breathtaking views
– Land's End, which is (almost) the western-most tip of England (which is the Isles of Scilly, just off the mainland, which is also the southern-most tip of the UK!).

~ ~ ~ Poldark filming locations nearby ~ ~ ~
– Nampara Cove (Porthcurno and Pedn Vounder)
– Where Ross goes skinny-dipping in the crystal clear waters off the beach, whilst Demelza secretly looks on from the cliffs above. (Porthgwarra)
– Where Aidan Turner dries off from his skinny-dipping and jumps on the back of his trusty steed, Seamus for some clifftop gallops. (Gwennap Head)
– Sawle village, home to Demelza's two brothers, Sam and Drake Carne.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • 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
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Provided Recycling Renewable Energy Used Unit Size: 2290 Sq Ft (213 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Sailing Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

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

    Near The Ocean
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Thin Carpet In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel

CheckIn Check-in : 05:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Alexia K.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2025

    Stayed Oct 25, 2025

    Vessacks is a lovely property in a stunning location and our week there went far too quickly. The house is very spacious and much of the space takes full advantage of the incredible sea views at the rear of the property. The property is very clean and felt very homely. We also appreciated the excellent communication by the host.

  • Ann G.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 13, 2025

    A fantastic place for a family gathering. Plenty of room, gorgeous views, unbeatable location and fully equipped with all that we needed for cooking, chilling, playing games and just hanging out together. Snazzy bathrooms (two en-suite), comfy beds. Definitely will return.

  • Simon B.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    We usually stay nearby and were let down by the property owner. Fortunately, this was avaiable and exceeded our expectations.The sun room provided excellent viewing across the ocean and of the bright lunar sky at night. The sound of the ocean at night is very soothing to fall asleep to.The well-equipped kitchen was able to fully accomodate our needs and we were able to use most of our streaming services with the installed tv sets.We were so comfortable that we didn't want to leave.

  • Stephen W.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    We had an amazing stay here. The property feels very spacious even though there were 8 of us, and the views are just stunning. The kitchen is well equipped so cooking dinner each night was a breeze. Several beautiful beaches 5-10 mins walk away. Great communication with Katherine. Highly recommend!

  • Daisy B.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 17, 2025

    This was our third year running at Vessacks, and definitely our best stay yet! The location is wonderful, affording us different activities every time - from culture to culinary to cliffside. The house is always reliably clean and welcoming, furnished beautifully and with every utensil one could need. There are lovely thoughtful touches too, such as flowers in a vase and good quality linen sheets. We met the professional cleaner at the end of our stay, and she couldn't have been kinder to us. We joined forces with another family for our stay this year, so there were three children between 1 and 4 years old staying in the house, and it was perfectly equipped for them. The internet is powerful and reliable too! We wanted for nothing, and had the sea and sunshine pouring into every room.This is a house to fall in love with.

  • Ann G.

    Submitted May 14, 2025

    Stayed May 3, 2025

    Vessacks is a unique and special house on the cliff overlooking both ocean and farms across the valley. We loved the comfy beds, modern bathrooms, well set-up kitchen, and dining area, with multiple places to gather, or to be alone, all with amazing views. We loved to watch gulls wheeling below, ships at sea or lighthouses winking in the dark. We can’t wait to come back.

  • Nick A.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 12, 2025

    Second time we've stayed at Vessacks - we love the house and the area and will definitely be back again.

  • Mary P.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2025

    Stayed Apr 5, 2025

    Vessacks is in an idyllic spot perched above cliff tops at Porthcurno, with uninterrupted and magnificent views of the sea and surrounding countryside. The house is beautifully and thoughtfully kitted out with everything one could need. We look forward to our next visit.

  • David P.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Sep 14, 2024

    Everything perfect at this amazing place with its wonderful expansive views across the sea. The host is a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • Edward S.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2024

    Stayed May 25, 2024

    Vessacks is a fantastic property, extremely well equipped and with amazing sea views. It was the best self catering property we have ever stayed in. Our thanks to the owner for allowing us to stay there.

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