The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 597 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About this property
The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building.
The Cart House is situated in the village of Gulval with church and pub, and bus service to the stunning picturesque fishing village of St Ives just 6 miles over the hill. It is close to spectacular beaches, cliffs and the rugged Cornish coastline. It benefits from being in short and easy level walking distance to Penzance town centre, railway station, bus terminal and Isles of Scilly ferry. Mounts bay, with its safe beaches, St Michael's Mount and coastal cycle path are quickly and easily accessible. We can arrange surfing lessons, fishing trips, boat and wildlife trips and much more.
The property is ideal for families, being so close to all local amenities, but still retains a traditional Cornish village atmosphere. This traditional granite cart house was built around 1895 and has been tastefully converted to a high standard. The kitchen is equipped with cooker, fridge, microwave, toaster, washing machine. Steps down to the open plan, light and airy living room with pine floor and dining area. There is a TV, DVD player. Selection of DVDs and books. French doors to sunny paved patio area with garden furniture and lighting suitable for BBQ's. Bedroom one: Double bed. Bedroom two: Single bed. Bedroom three. 2 Single beds which can be linked together. Bedrooms are carpeted. Bathroom has toilet, basin, bath with shower over.
The property is centrally heated.
Bed linen, bath towels and tea towels are provided. Please supply your own beach towels. There is off road parking beside the cottage and unrestricted parking in the village. The local area is famous for many outdoor pursuits including surfing and wind surfing on spectacular beaches. Wonderful sea views and rugged coastline. Fishing, hiking, riding and cycling.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car not required
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
Blender
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Furnished patio
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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
Rules
No all male or all female stag / hen type parties of 4 or more people.
Not to behave in a manner likely to cause offence to occupiers of neighbouring properties.
Pets
Pets not allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Penzance, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Penzance Leisure Centre and Saint Ives Leisure Centre are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Wharfside Shopping Centre and Trevaskis Farm. Paradise Park and JungleBarn and St Ives Society of Artists are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. Visit our Penzance travel guide
Is The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. ?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. located?
Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Cornwall National Landscape and Eastern Green Beach. Longrock Beach and Wharfside Shopping Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station) is 20 minutes by foot and Penzance Station is 20 minutes.
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Reviews
The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Comfortable clean and comprehensively equipped being secluded in a small community yet close to all essential amenities.
Ideally located for visiting most of Cornwalls many renowned attractions
Its a lovely place to stay. The house is a gresat size for our family. Lovely and clean and has everything you need.
Very close to Tesco and easy access to A30
The perfect place and very reasonably priced.
Have stayed before and hope to stay again
A very convenient location, everything was as advertised. Our host was attentive to any questions we had. The property was well equipped. Would recommend to others
Excellent location to get anywhere you want to go. Beds were very comfortable and facilities were just what you need, including a good hot shower. Everything we needed. We booked for next year before we left. Need I say more! You won't regret booking.
Our time spent at The Cart House was very peasefull and gave us room to relax and enjoy our holiday in Cornwall. Even the chimming of the church bells did not bother us.
A couple of things can use an update (settees and the kitchen tap)
But all in all a great place to stay.
We loved the layout of the place.
Thank you Mandy.
John and Wil from The Netherlands.
This was the second visit to this property so that says it all really. Excellent location, comfortable with everything we needed. We'll likely be back another year.
Lovely property. Ideal base for exploring the surrounding area. Good communication with owner Mandy. Very enjoyable stay, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Em C.
Aug 2, 2025
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely location. Light sleeper note the lovely church clock chimes on the hour 24 hours a day. The property is lovely. Good for entaining and local supermarkets are just a short walk/drive away as is the beach
Lovely place to stay. Quiet village, spacious property and close to supermarkets. We used as a base to visit places of interest, it was easy to get onto the A30.
Lovely pub just up the road
Would definitely stay in this property again.
Lovely property, very clean, everything we needed was just there. We felt very welcome and the host Mandy was lovely and very prompt to answer any question's , overall a wonderful week .
We felt very comfortable in this beautiful and spacious cottage. We Head some trouble with our car and Mandy and Bob were very helpful contact. We would book this cottage a second time.
Ideal property for our family stay - conveniently located for access to Penzance and other areas in Cornwall, especially Lands End and the surrounding areasAll facilities we needed were there - and 3 major supermarkets all within walking distance if needed; although the pathway is a bit overgrown (not that there's anything Mandy could have done about that!)Can also recommend a meal at the local pub a minute's walk up the hill - not a crumb left at the end!All in all a fabulous stay, and we would definitely consider using it again
The house is in a great location for exploring the local area. Nice open planning living and patio area. It is quite bizarre that there are 3 bedrooms and no wardrobes in any of them. The beds could also benefit from headboards and caster holders. The property was well equipped but would benefit from a deeper clean. The church bells were lovely but not every hour through the night. However overall we had a lovely week.
Really loved staying at the Cart house. Twenty minute walk to Penzance. Easy car ride to supermarkets etc. Village a bit noisier than expected with church bells chiming on the hour every hour. Bit of a cut through to St Ives road but not a problem.
Cottage well equipped. Everything you would need in the kitchen.
No wardrobes or hanging space .
Nice patio area.
Pub 50 yards away was closed but reopening very soon .
We intend to return next year as it was perfect for our stay.