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Penolva - An unforgettable luxury holiday experience in Cornwall.
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Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
- Beach view
- Parking available
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
Explore the area
St Mawes, England
- St. Mawes CastlePlace, St. Mawes Castle1 min walk
- St. Mawes BeachPlace, St. Mawes Beach9 min walk
- Roseland Visitor CentrePlace, Roseland Visitor Centre11 min walk
- Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)47 min drive
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The price is NZ$3,332
NZ$3,332
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
About the area
St. Mawes
When you a stay at this vacation home in Truro, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and St. Mawes Castle. .This beach vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Roseland Visitor Centre and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from St. Mawes Beach.
What's nearby
- St. Mawes Castle - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- St. Mawes Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Roseland Visitor Centre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Cellars Beach - 18 min drive - 2.7 km
- Falmouth University - 28 min drive - 5.5 km
Getting around
- St Austell Station - 29 min drive
- Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 64 min drive
Restaurants
- Chain Locker - 28 min drive
- The 'Front - 28 min drive
- The Rising Sun - 11 min walk
- #45 Coffee Falmouth - 28 min drive
- The Stable - 28 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Penolva - An unforgettable luxury holiday experience in Cornwall.
Penolva meaning “lookout on the headland” was built in the early 1960’s by Dick Wilkins, a personal friend of the Queen Mother and a great sportsman as well as a respected personality in the City of London. Yachting was one of his great hobbies and it is documented that the Queen Mother and other members of the Royal family often visited Wilkins and stayed at Penolva coming ashore from H.M.Y Brittania. via the slipway originally built for that purpose. Newly renovated and decorated with beautiful Modern British art the house and its large grounds and terraces are suffused with sparkling light whilst offering complete privacy and seclusion.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
- On the beach
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Wood stove
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- Up to 25 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- In a village
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near the ocean
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Boat
- Table tennis
- Water sports equipment
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkelling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing 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
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24
Check-out
Check-out before 9:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Please enquire for further information.
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
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Penolva An Unforgettable Luxury Holiday Experience in Cornwall