18 British Road | Cottage in Saint Agnes

Located in the heart of St. Agnes this handsome stone built cottage dates from the 18th century. Newly refurbished it is ideal for families or friends visiting this popular part of Cornwall. Carefully preserved original features, such as exposed beams, original wooden floors and a large stone fireplace blend seamlessly with modern stylish furnishings to provide a beautiful home from home. In the sitting room comfortable seating and a wood burning stove make for cosy evenings in after a bracing day walking along the coast. The smart kitchen is well equipped with everything you'll need during your holiday and has a bistro table where you can enjoy your morning coffee before heading out for the day. On the first floor are three relaxing bedrooms, two double rooms and a room with full size bunk beds. They share a cool crisp family bathroom with natural slate floors. To the front of the cottage is a small sitting out area with table and chairs and a BBQ - a good spot to sit and enjoy a glass of something cool after a relaxing day on the beach. Tucked away in a truly stunning and unspoilt designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as being a World Heritage Site, St Agnes has everything you need close by. Just a short stroll from the cottage you'll find a good choice of excellent restaurants, a host of shops selling local produce, tasty treats, gifts and unique art, with events and gigs held in the town all-year-round. St Agnes has a rich mining heritage, which is evident at the St Agnes Museum, while walkers can enjoy pretty footpaths and bridleways, or jump on the South West Coast Path in either direction to enjoy superb coastal views.Choose from four glorious, sandy beaches, offering superb Atlantic surfing conditions, as well as swimming and other activities like body boarding, including the lovely, family-friendly Trevaunance Cove and unspoilt Chapel Porth Beach. The popular coastal town of Newquay, considered to be the surfing capital of the UK, as well as a host of other fantastic beaches along the north Cornwall coast, including Perranporth, Crantock and Fistral are within easy reach. Cornwall's only city, Truro, is a short drive away, with its Victorian Gothic cathedral that overlooks the river, while renowned attractions of Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan are an easy car journey away. 18 British Road is a fantastic retreat for exploring the north Cornwall coast.
St Agnes is a thriving picturesque village on the Cornish coast, with four beaches on the doorstep and surrounded by wonderful countryside. Swim or surf in the clear waters, walk the footpaths and bridleways or hop onto the South West Coast Path. Coasteering, kayaking and horse riding are all available locally, and St Agnes has a regular programme of events and gigs for all the family to enjoy. The local shops offer an interesting selection of produce, from tasty treats to one-off pieces of art as a unique souvenir of your Cornish holiday, and there is a superb range of dining choices with two Great Cornish Food Awards in 2015. St Agnes also has a rich mining heritage which can be explored with a visit to the St Agnes Museum. Head out of St Agnes and you will find plenty of Cornwall's attractions within easy reach, from the beaches at Newquay to the Tate at St Ives or the cathedral at Truro and of course, the world-famous Eden Project. St Agnes is also in the heart of Poldark Country, the landscapes made famous by the novels and TV series', the most recent of which was broadcast in Spring 2018. So explore this beautiful region or stay close to home in a friendly bustling village; either way you are assured of a memorable Cornish vacation.