Smithy Cottage, Marazion is a spacious three-bedroom cottage with a warm, home-from-home feel throughout. The well-equipped kitchen offers everything needed for family meals or beach-day picnics, including an electric oven and hob, dishwasher and microwave, while a separate utility room keeps washing machine duties out of sight. Enjoy sociable evenings in the welcoming living room, where comfy sofas and a Smart TV invite relaxed evenings, and the dining table seats everyone for games nights or hearty suppers. Step through to the conservatory, a peaceful spot to unwind with a book or evening drink, and a handy ground-floor shower room with WC completes the practical layout.
Stepping outside, the enclosed courtyard garden is made for alfresco dining, with the charcoal barbecue sizzling while children and dogs play safely nearby. Upstairs, two light and stylish bedrooms, a king-size and a super king-size zip-and-link room, share the first floor with a family bathroom, while a further twin bedroom tucked into the eaves on the second floor enjoys distant glimpses of the ocean. Driveway parking for two cars means easy unloading before you start to unwind.
Picture mornings spent wandering Marazion's narrow streets, picking up pastries from a quaint café before strolling down to the beach for sandcastles and paddling. Spend afternoons gazing across to St Michael's Mount, its castle rising from the tide, before returning home to the garden for a barbecue supper as the sun dips low. Evenings call for board games in the lounge or quiet moments in the conservatory, the perfect end to a Cornish day.
Smithy Cottage, Marazion sits right in the heart of this historic market town, the gateway to St Michael's Mount, where a castle and subtropical gardens can be reached on foot across the causeway at low tide. Jubilee Pool in Penzance (5 km) is a celebrated saltwater lido with its geothermal pool, children's pool and café boasting panoramic views. The Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden in St Ives (15 km) is dedicated to the works of the renowned sculptor and features her original studio. Geevor Tin Mine in Pendeen (20 km) offers an underground experience within a stunning World Heritage setting, while Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm in Penhallow (31 km), has guided tours, vintage tractor rides and apple-based treats.
Venture a little further afield to discover more of Cornwall's treasures. The Lost Gardens of Heligan in Pentewan (49 km) is a magical garden restoration offering enchanting walks through diverse plant collections and wildlife habitats, blending beauty with centuries of history. Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay (53 km) showcases a dazzling array of marine life through interactive exhibits and underwater tunnels. Wheal Martyn Clay Works in Carthew (54 km) is set within beautiful parkland and offers a fascinating insight into Cornwall's china clay industry.
Closer to home, the historic town of Camborne, once one of the richest mining towns in the world, is 18 kilometres from the cottage, its engine houses and industrial heritage still visible across the landscape. Truro, Cornwall's elegant county capital, is a 45-kilometre drive away, where you'll find a stunning cathedral, boutique shopping, and a lively calendar of markets and festivals throughout the year.
