Orchard Cottage

An idyllic cottage moments from picturesque Charlestown Harbour

The picturesque historic harbour village and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Charlestown, dotted with cobbled streets and tall ships, is a quaint Cornish location. Spending just a few moments here, you can understand why the BBC’s Poldark chose Charlestown as a dramatic scenic background for the hugely popular show.

Following the traditional style, moments from Charlestown Harbour, Orchard Cottage is a superb example of a quintessential English cottage. Full of charm, the property was recently renovated to an outstanding standard, maintain many original features with luxury modern touches.

A magical property, guests will enter via the stable door, at the front of the property where both of the living rooms are positioned. To the right, a characterful combined dining space and living room. Complete with country style beams overhead, there’s a round wooden table with four chairs, and cosy living space for guests to relax, with a sofa and two plush armchairs, not forgetting the charming woodburner. There’s also a wall-mounted 43-inch Samsung The Frame smartTV fully loaded with Sky and Sky Sports, plus Amazon and Netflix. Guests can also enjoy their favourite music with RUARK Bluetooth speaker.

This room leads into the country-style kitchen. Complete with a traditional cooking Rayburn a Belfast sink and chunky wooden worktops, you’ll also find everything you need with an integrated Neff dishwasher, microwave and DUALIT kettle and toaster set, plus an Apple HomePod for those who like some background music as they cook. Guests also benefit from a separate utility space which is equipped with a freezer and washing machine.

 There’s an additional snug, again complete with cosy woodburner, which is just as enchanting. Featuring a 43-inch smartTV, there’s a sumptuous deep sofa to sink into and bench seating. If business calls, you’ll also find a desk with monitor, keyboard and mouse tucked away in the corner.

The charm continues upstairs with two well-appointed bedrooms, and a family bathroom, which features a bath, electric shower, WC and heated towel rail. Both bedrooms are double in size, they come with handy built-in wardrobes for plenty of storage, stylish plantation shutters for a restful night’s sleep, and original fireplaces for decorative purposes.

With neutral tones throughout, both bedrooms are elegantly styled with plenty of natural light. The master bedroom, has its own ensuite with walk-in shower, WC and heated towel rail.

As you’d expect with a property named Orchard Cottage, to the rear there’s a substantial, well-maintained garden, affording wonderful countryside views to the neighbouring sheep and beyond – a fabulous space if you’re holidaying with your four-legged friend in tow. Orchard Cottage also has an outdoor dining set and BBQ if you want to dine under the Cornish sun, enveloped by the greenery that surrounds you.

There’s plenty of parking for two cars and you’re well located to stroll to Charlestown via the footpath directly outside the property. Duporth Beach and Porthpean Beach are both within walking distance, while Cornish hotspots Mevagissey and Fowey are a short drive away. You’re also less than four miles from the iconic Eden Project.