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Mazey’s cottage is believed to have been built sometime in the late 18th century. It is interesting that at one time in the 19th century a family of nine was living there. The old cottage and farm buildings were converted to accommodation by us and work was completed in May 2011. The original cottage is now the sitting room with gallery. The stone cowsheds are now the kitchen, hall, bedrooms and bathroom.
The cottage has been designed and built to be as eco-friendly as practical. Despite its 18th century origins, the cottage achieves comfort and environmental standards which are better than many modern houses. Electricity is supplemented by a wind turbine which is 80m away in the adjacent field. Hot water is principally supplied by solar power and the cottage is equipped with A rated appliances.
Inside, the cottage provides lots of living space. There is a large kitchen/diner easily seating six while allowing plenty of room to move around and cook. The kitchen has an arched, beamed ceiling and French doors to the front garden courtyard. The sitting room is spacious and light. It has a high, arched, beamed ceiling and five windows as this was originally the old two storey-cottage. There is a wood burning stove to keep you cosy if the weather is cold and wet or in the evenings after a day out in the fresh air. The gallery over part of the sitting room can be used as a quiet sitting space, a play area or an extra bedroom using the 4ft futon as a bed. There is a family bathroom with bath and shower over and also a fully tiled shower room and separate WC with washbasin. All the floors downstairs are tiled. The 3ft stone walls are plastered following the stone contours, painted white, and are warm and dry. The cottage faces south so it is warmed by lots of sunlight on sunny days.
Outside, Mazey’s Cottage has its own spacious, private courtyard gardens to the front and rear. Both are fully enclosed with walls and gates so can be secured for dogs. In the front you will catch the morning and daytime sun while the rear courtyard is a suntrap in the afternoon and evening. There are lovely views from outside the cottage (weather permitting), particularly from the rear courtyard sitting area. You can park your car in the field next to the cottage if you want to have unobscured views to Mounts Bay. The field for children and dogs is right next to the cottage and there is also a footpath to Tregonning Hill – a short walk with fabulous views.
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Reviews
Sarah, Paul, Eleanor and Tom Crosby - Reading
October 2018
One of the best holiday cottages we've stayed in - and we've stayed in a lot! We love the knobbly walls and beautiful rugs. Thanks so much for the flowers, apple pie and brownies too - very thoughtful. We've been very lucky with the weather and visited the beach pretty much every day - not bad for late October! We hope to visit again.
Gerry, Ann and Dixie (guide dog) - Leamington Spa
October 2018
Another wonderful stay at the cottage - a real home from home - very well equipped and plenty of space to spread around. Very dog friendly - many thanks to Roger and Cath for their warm welcome including Cath's wonderful home-made cake. Superb base for West Cornwall - so much to do from here. Lovely pasties from Gear Farm; walks in the fantastic Trelowarren Gardens (+art/craft exhibitions); fascinating sculpture gardens at Tremenheere plus Museum of the year - Tate St Ives. We'll definitely be back!.
Ian, Lesley and Martha Stokes, Hampshire
October 2018
Thank you Cath and Roger for another warm welcome. We love it here - a 'home from home'! Hard to believe it's our 7th visit already. Looking forward to next year.
Dave Ryden and Jill France with Daisy and Ruby (Border Collies), Hebden Bridge
September 2018
Mazey’s Cottage is our home from home in Cornwall, for us and our two Border Collies, Daisy and Ruby. The cottage’s floors, the field adjacent owned by Roger and Cath, and the 30 minute walk up the hill at the back for views over the sea to the south and north, all make it perfect for dog-owners. Nothing is too much trouble for our hosts, who live adjacent, and it is great to have a self-catering place that has added warmth from a log fire on those Autumnal evenings. On a warm day, sit outside and watch the sun set to the West over Penzance. A very peaceful location, yet five minutes’ drive from the main road at Ashton. We love so much nearby. Walking favourites are: nearby beaches/cliff walks at Rinsey and Praa Sands; the north coast from Portreath to St Agnes, with plenty of good cafes on the walks; and west of Porthcurno along the coast to Lands End and beyond. Eating places: The Square in Porthleven is our favourite for a special meal out; also great cafes in Porthleven, Perranuthnoe; and (afternoons only) Rosemergy (home made) cream teas by the wild Atlantic, west of Zennor.
Gisela, Olaf, Felix, Alex & Gizmo, Germany
August 2018
Dear Cath and Roger, Many thanks once more for a wonderful fortnight at Mazey`s Cottage in summer 2018. You have been perfect hosts again- thanks for the delicious welcome cake – yum yum, always helping hands /advice when needed and your lovable dogs waiting for us to play with them. This summer was our 6th visit to you and we hope there are many more to come. We always feel so home from home in the cottage - perfectly equipped with all amenities you need, cosy and quiet corners inside and outside, enough space for the kids to play, perfect for our dog (Gizmo likes walking up to Tregonning Hill – I have to admit, it was my first time up there this summer and I really loved the beautiful views to Mounts Bay, St. Ives Bay, down to the Lizard Peninsula,... ). For us Lower Balwest Farm is the ideal location for exploring Cornwall – every year we head back to our favourite places like St. Ives, Kynance Cove (delicious jacket potatoes) via SW coast path from the Lizard with its Polpeor Cafe (one of my loved places for Cornish Cream Tea), Perranporth (ideal beach for kids for Bodyboarding or Surfing). We love walking the Coast path, exploring the historic areas of working Cornwall (Botallack Tin Mines or Blue Hills Tin St. Agnes), Porthleven on market days, Mousehole with its pretty alleys, Lamorna Cove, Porthcurno and many more. This year we found some more hidden treasures such as Gunwalloe (St. Winwalloe Church of the storms), mystic St. Nectons Glen nr. Tintagel, Rinsey Head, Porthgwarra Beach (Poldark site)… Not to forget the impressive gardens (Lost Gardens of Heligan, Trebah Garden, Glendurgan Gardens all nr. Falmouth, Trengwainton Garden (Penzance), all very impressive during May/June! Please keep an eye on „our Cottage“ – we will be back in 2019.
Lynn and John, Wiltshire
July 2018
We have been holidaying in Cornwall for many years staying at some beautiful locations and accommodation. We have to say Mazey’s Cottage is the “Jewel in the Crown” of all the holiday lets we have stayed within Cornwall. Mazey’s is perfectly placed in terms of location…but so peaceful within the fifteen acres of farmland. Cath and Roger welcomed us on our arrival and have been great hosts during our stay. Nothing has been too much trouble when help was required. They both truly have beautiful cottage that catered for all our needs. Clean, quality furnishings and views of Penwith Peninsula that we never tired of. To finish…our Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Maisie and Binky had a wonderful time at the one-acre field they had to run off steam. You could not ask for a better place if you have pets…. Many thanks to Cath and Roger for our wonderful stay and we look forward to returning in the near future.