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Top Cot Cottage: comfortable, friendly, perfect in St Just!

Family-friendly holiday home in Penzance

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In a granite terrace built in 1860, Top Cot Cottage offers a cozy retreat to unwind. Relax in the sitting room with its period features and original granite inglenook fireplace or enjoy the sheltered sun-trap of the rear garden. The spacious upstairs main bedroom boasts a luxury king-sized bed.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 42 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Top Cot Cottage: comfortable, friendly, perfect in St Just!

This historic miners’ house, in a granite terrace built in 1860, has been fully refurbished to the highest standard as a perfect base to explore the spectacular Cornish coast and Lands End (Penwith) peninsular. Relax in the comfortable sitting room with its period features (including the original granite inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove), separate dining room or the sheltered sun-trap of the rear garden. The spacious upstairs main bedroom has a luxury king-sized bed, with 2 single beds in the adjacent small bedroom.

Named for its position, a quiet cul-de-sac in a conservation area at the head of the famously beautiful Cot Valley, Top Cot Cottage has everything you need for the holiday you want: from stunning sandy beaches and hidden coves, to walking the rugged coastal path, exploring the many picturesque remains of the mining industry or roaming the pre-historic landscape of the surrounding moorland. And the convenience of being only a 5 minute stroll from the compact centre of the small ancient mining town of St Just, with it’s pubs, restaurants, cafes and shops.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 22 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
St Just, England

What's nearby

  • Porth Nanven Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cape Cornwall - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Progo - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 22 Trailhead - 9 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Botallack Mine - 13 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Hayle Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The First and Last Refreshment House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sportsman Arms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪St Buryan Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lovetts - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Surf Beach Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Top Cot Cottage: comfortable, friendly, perfect in St Just! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Top Cot Cottage: comfortable, friendly, perfect in St Just!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Top Cot Cottage: comfortable, friendly, perfect in St Just!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Top Cot Cottage: comfortable, friendly, perfect in St Just!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Top Cot Cottage: comfortable, friendly, perfect in St Just! located?

This family-friendly Penzance holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Porth Nanven Beach and Progo. Cape Cornwall and South West Coast Path Section 22 Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Top Cot Cottage: comfortable, friendly, perfect in St Just! Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lennart B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at this tiny, cosy, characteristic cottage in beautiful surroundings and lovely village of St Just. Tony was very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Amazing location and some very welcoming touches such as clotted cream tea waiting for us in arrival. Info is fantastic, but property could do with an update.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Monika H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Excellent location

general cleanliness grubby, shower over bath leaking (floor was damp after shower was used) BBQ was advertised but completely unusable, garden overgrown, garden furniture inadequate.On the plus side the beds were comfortable and clean and the location excellent..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Good location and ideal for what we required at a good price. There was a strong smell of cats downstairs and the cottage could do with some updating.The BBQ we found was unusable. However for what we wanted it was perfect and good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Izabela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very quiet place, close to all attractions, shops and food. Good communication with landlord.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ingrid A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walks along the coast

Charming marketplace in the village, cottage close to really nice walks along the coast, very helpful host
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Ella G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

St Just stay for MAN v COAST Challenge

The cottage on first arriving was ok, an obviously older but very quaint cottage… Unfortunately after buying some meat from the local butchers and some food we discovered the oven and bbq were both unusable - they were absolutely filthy…. The bath was only usable after filling up with kettles - there was a shower, but I needed a hot soak after my 25 mile coastal challenge. The bed was clean and comfortable so I’m thankful for that.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

3 night stay

It was a lovely little cottage and was well-equipped with everything we needed for our short stay. The walk to Porth Nanven was gorgeous and there were lots of places to visit within a few miles of St Just We really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place to stay

We spent a few days in this house and enjoyed the beautiful countryside. Food and take away within walking distance. Walk to Cliff and Porth Nanven beach e.g. for sunset. Other lovely places within a short drive. The house was as expected, warm welcome on arrival with scones and clotted cream.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely old cottage - relaxing vacation

Very nice cottage in old style of small cornwall houses, great starting point for short or long hiking tours or just a stay in a nice cafe in town. Tony is very responsive, caring and has really good insider information, where to go and where to eat oför buy staff. Martin
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Top Cot Cottage is a lovely Cornish cottage. It is well equipped with everything you need. St Just is a great village with a handful of shops and there are great walks nearby. We had a lovely short break and coastal walks in the sunshine. Tony gave us all the information we needed to have a great holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

corrine t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cornish cake break

Excellent location for easy exploration of the Cornish cape region, walking distance to coastal path, and amenities. Cottage is a no frills holiday rental. Some areas need a little attention -shower poor, back door locking , bath panel , but overall all good
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top cot

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

n t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

West Cornwall

The house is really brilliantly located in the village close to the shops and cafes but also an easy walk to the coast and exploration of the historic tin mining area. We and our dogs enjoyed walks not having to go in the car, and the house provided everything we wanted to come back to. Comfy beds, sharp knives in the kitchen - everything very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

dorothea m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

The weather was very Mixed, but the cottage lovely. The Landlord was very helpfull and friendly. Cornwall is brilliand. Thank‘s Tony
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Clean Cottage

This cottage is a beautiful quaint cottage which is exceptionally clean due to the efficient housekeeper Julia. Tony has the decor and furniture perfect. The beds were very clean with crisp linen and very comfy mattresses. It is very peaceful too. Plenty of parking just 2 mins walk away. We had a lovely welcome note and some scones and Tony made sure every need was catered for and was on hand to assist if necessary. We loved our stay and when we come back to Cornwall we shall re book here. It allows dogs but the house is so clean there is no evidence of previous dogs. My teenage son and dog loved it too.

8/10 Good

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St. Just Stay

Overall a nice place to stay. We had a bit of trouble settling in...wiping down streaky counters, purchasing laundry detergent for the washing machine, and toilet paper as there was only one roll and no tissues. The listing mentions a dryer as a popular amenity, but there was none. When you click to see all amenities it only lists a washer in the laundry category--this discrepancy in the listing should be corrected. This put a wrinkle in our plans as a washer and dryer were key to our long stay and altered our schedule to wait for our clothes to line dry. All that said, the bed was comfortable, we used the kitchen to cook dinner twice and found what we needed to make our meals. The co-op store was a great find and the area was beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent spot for walkers to stay

This is a small miner's cottage (probably) suitable for a couple and 2 kids -- decent double bedroom with adequate storage and smallish bedroom with two small singles at right angles. There's a sitting room downstairs with a couple of recliners, a sofa, TV, and a wood-stove (didn't need/use it); a small dining room, plus a kitchen with electric hob, electric kettle, sink (frig and microwave in side ante-room); and a bathroom with bath with electric-shower over, basin and toilet, and washing machine (didn't need/use). The plumbing is a bit primitive but everything works and the shower quite adequate, 3 electric radiators with thermostats keep the place warm and cosy, and the TV provides entertainment on rainy days. There's a small garden at the West-facing rear, with a chair or two and a washing line. I was given direct phone contact with the housekeeper (didn't need/use but very reassuring) and with the owner who was very helpful, and was keen to receive my feedback on a few minor quibbles that will probably be fixed on a next visit. Parking is outside front in terrace on a first-come, first-served basis, with overflow in the small Lafrowda car park at end of street (I always managed to find a spot). All in all a very functional, convenient, comfortable enough base for Coast Path walking and quick access to St Just shops/pubs and excellent cafes -- don't miss the DOG &RABBIT***** !
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriele B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Urlaub in Cornwall, St Just

Der Aufenthalt in St Just und in dem Cottage war für uns sehr schön. Die Lage des kleinen Hauses war prima. Tony hat uns über alles Wichtige und Notwendige informiert. Vielen Dank. Wir werden uns sehr gerne an diesen Urlaub erinnern.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

EDWINA R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Cosy Cottage

Just a short break, 3 nights. Everything we needed to make our stay easy and comfortable. The dogs were very comfortable. Our host, Tony, provided excellent information, so there were no problems or issues on our arrival or for the duration of our stay. Fabulous location, so many things to see and do!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St Just Cottage

Great cottage with a very convenient location! Tony was very helpful. My daughter and I had a wonderful time :)
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet St. Just

The cottage was clean, quiet, and just what we wanted for our first experience in Cornwall. The owner was quick to respond to questions. Easy walking distance to town center for local shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jens D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schönes Ferienhaus

Das TOP-Cottage ist ein gemütliches kleines Ferienhaus mit Charme. Es war alles sehr sauber. Die Lage am Ortsrand und Nahe der Küste war für uns perfekt. Kleines Manko: zu geringer Wasserdruck in der Dusche. Vielen Dank an Tony für die tollen Ausflugstipps.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lucy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very peaceful

A very quiet cottage. Easy parking ( even for 2 cars) and walking distance to shops and cafes. The small courtyard garden is chilly in the late afternoon, but if you have camping chairs go to end of road (a few yards) where there is evening sun and a view of the sea. The cottage was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

RAYMOND B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location, lovely old miners cottage.

Very cozy and a excellent hub to stay and explore the surrounding areas, a short drive to lovely beaches and gardens, plenty of walks on the coast paths, highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022