The Watch House Gorran Haven – Home 32510 House
- 1 bedroom
- 4 sleeps
- 7 nights min stay
The Watch House Gorran Haven – Home 32510
- House
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 4
- 7 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Pet Friendly
Description from owner
Description
The current Watch House was opened in 1838 by the Coastguards to control smuggling. Located at the heart of the beach, no boat could enter the bay or person move on the beach or harbour wall without being seen from the bay window. You can enjoy these stunning beach, harbour and cliff views whilst relaxing in the modernised first floor watch rooms in comfort unimagined by the Victorian Coastguards.
The Watch House is ideal for a traditional family beach holiday, walking the scenic South West coastal paths to Mevagissey or The Dodman and beyond or as a base for visiting Eden or the Lost Gardens of Heligan or the many other attractions that Cornwall has to offer.
The Watch House stairs were built before modern building regulations and as a Listed Building cannot be changed. The stairs are steep and twist to the left at the top. Please use the 'Contact Owner' button if you have concerns about your mobility and wish to discuss the suitability of the property for you.
Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: 2 Twin beds
Beds in other rooms: Full bed - 1 Shower
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Waterfront
- Sea view
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Iron
- TV
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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8 weeks before |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
This is a small property and our house rule is that it is only suitable for one small/medium dog.
About the owner
Stephen D.
- Calendar last updated:
- 02 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 16
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 21 reviews
Very Good
21 reviews
- Excellent
- 17
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 1
- Terrible
- 0
“What an idyllic location.”
Right on the beach! Short of pitching a tent on the sand this is as close as it gets. The accommodation was exactly as described, spotlessly clean and well equipped. A charming property in a charming… More
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“Perfect. The window with a 1000 views”
The most amazing accommodation in Gorran Haven. Right on the beach, this property boasts accommodation for 4 by using the available space very cleverly, without loosing it's original useage appe… More
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“Great location”
The Watch House has everything needed for a comfortable stay. Gorran Haven is a lovely place to holiday, with good local amenities (fish and chip shop and a bakery ) and a good clean beach . Well wort… More
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“Quaint accommodation on the beach”
Wonderful location situated right on the beach, ideal place to people watch. Sleeps 4 but ideal for two unless the other two are children. Well equipped and cosy. Close to many interesting places to v… More
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“Perfect Location”
We came here for the 4th time, after a gap of about 8 years and it is still as wonderful. This time, we brought our Granddaughter and over the week she has also come to love Gorran. The Watch House is… More
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“Location! Location! Location!”
The Watch House had everything we needed for a perfect holiday in Cornwall from the well equipped accommodation to the stunning view of the beach and coastline. Brilliant to wake up to the sound of th… More
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“Heaven on earth.”
From the moment we arrived we were in love. From the first glimpse of the beach to the glories of the views. The beachhouse is lovely and has everything you need to enjoy your holidays. The access to the watch house is cobbled and the stairs are steep but this did not deter us. (not for people who are unsteady on their feet). We were only there for 1 day before making plans for a longer stay next year.we love this place. We spent all our evenings watching the tide come and go. We would reccommend it to anyone who wants to make wonderfull memories ♡♡♡
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“lovely to start the morning watching the sun rise over the sea”
So glad we chose gorran haven and the watch house the watch house has a terrific view of the beach and the sea and it was difficult not to spend lots of time being nosy about what was going on on the … More
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“What a little gem!”
Just returned from a delightful 2 weeks at the Watch House and wished we were staying longer. Lovely place, very homely and well equipped. The view could not be bettered. We were retracing our steps from some 50 odd years ago and were not disappointed. Happy childhood memories and now happy retirement memories. Made friends with many of the local people. St. Gorran rowing club a good crowd! Cakebreads a brilliant shop which sells everything and is even a post office. Has a bar at the side and serves lovely food. Spent a few evenings in there.
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“Lovely accommodation in a perfect situation.”
We could not fault the Watch House in any way. We had everything we needed and more. What could be better than the view from the living room window across the bay! We will definitely be back again.
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Stephen (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Stephen (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Stephen (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Stephen the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Stephen (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Stephen (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Stephen (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Stephen (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Stephen (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Stephen (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Stephen (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Stephen (the owner) a message.
If Stephen (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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