GIFFY HOUSE, GWENVER

LOCATION

Tregiffian Veor is a small hamlet of converted farm buildings and cottages set high above Gwenver. It’s a dramatic area in terms of beauty with some of the most spectacular coastal walks in West Cornwall on your doorstep. Sennen is a short drive away with a great surf school, beach bar and good local pub. Further afield it's an easy drive to Penzance, Mousehole and St Ives which are all worth a visit.

LIVING

The cosy living area is centred on the large inglenook fireplace with a Clearview wood burner. It’s a wonderful place to relax in with a large comfy sofa and armchair. There is a flat screen TV with built in DVD player and Freeview.

COOKING & EATING

The kitchen has everything you need to cook up a feast with an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge freezer and another separate fridge. In the open plan dining area, there is a small farmhouse dining table and four chairs plus another wood burner. Between the two areas there is a very slight difference in the levels of the two floors.

SLEEPING

The front two bedrooms are both double and have splendid views across the fields to the sea and both have chest of drawers one has a fitted wardrobe and one a freestanding wardrobe. At the rear of the cottage with side views is a large single bedroom with a full-sized metal framed single bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers.

BATHING

The bathroom room has fan heating, a bath and electric shower over with a glass screen. Towels and bedding will be supplied for you, just remember to bring your beach towels.

OUTSIDE

The front garden is a great spot to enjoy your morning coffee with a pub bench and lawned garden area. A rear gate leads back round to the parking at the rear. Behind the parking area is a useful shed for storing beach gear and boards and feel free to use anything in there.

USEFUL TO KNOW...

WI-FI: We're at the edges of BT's empire here and while there is good Wi-Fi, it is occasionally slow due to the distance to the exchange. Occasionally in bad weather it can drop out but we will always try to get it fixed as quickly as possible. There is good 3/4G for checking emails if this happens.

HEATING: There is a wood burner in the living area and a second in the dining room and independent wall mounted dimplex heaters throughout.

PETS: Far West Cornwall is doggie heaven! There’s plenty of beaches and coast paths for exploring. Two well-behaved dogs are welcome at £35 each per week/short break. Please make sure they stay out of bedrooms and off the furniture and that you rub down muddy/sandy feet before they come in.

LINEN & TOWELS: You'll have bedding & towels but please bring your own beach towels.

UTILITY: The utility room off the kitchen houses a washing machine and small tumble dryer. There is also an airer, iron and ironing board.

ACCESSIBILITY: The road leading to the barn is quite rutted. You will need to drive very slowly and would not be suitable for low slung vehicles. Giffy House is suitable for children and the parking is a level walk to the front door. The internal stairs, as in all old cottages, are steep so it may not be suited to those with limited mobility so do call us first to make sure it’s suitable for you.

This property is not wheelchair friendly and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility. If this applies, please contact our booking office to discuss the properties potential suitability prior to confirming. 

CHANGEOVER & SHORT BREAKS: Changeover is usually Friday. Short breaks are available for a minimum of three nights with flexible changeover days. Do check with us if your dates don't quite fit as we will always try to help.

MOBILE PHONES: You get a signal on most networks but being an old granite cottage, you may have to find the right spot!

PROPERTY IMAGES AND DESCRIPTIONS: From time to time minor upgrades and improvements and changes to furnishings at The property may mean it varies slightly from the images and descriptions on the Website.

WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING...

“Another fantastic week at Giffy House in an unbeatable location.”

Emma – February 2025 

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Giffy House. It was so peaceful with many beautiful beaches. The house is well appointed and warm with the wall heaters and so we didn’t need the log burners. All in all, a very pleasant 5 nights stay in a lovely part of the world.”

Dave – October 2024 

“Had a very relaxing stay at Giffy House it was perfect! Beautiful views and lovely surroundings.”

Michelle – September 2024 

“As a family of four, we had wanted to explore southern Cornwall for a few years and the cottages location was perfect for this. You can walk to Gwynver beach from the cottage, which we loved because it is non commercial (there is a lifeguard on duty during the summer season) and the surf is some of the best we've seen. Beautiful golden sand and views across to Sennen and Lands End. We also took the coastal path and walked into Sennen and onto Lands End itself. Amazing walk and dramatic scenery. The house itself is a lovely Cornish cottage, with lots of character. All the mod cons on hand and two log burners for the colder months (thankfully didn't need them during August :)). The neighbours all very friendly and welcoming. Further afield, we visited, St.Ives, Carbis Bay, Mousehole, Penzance (go for a swim in the Jubilee Lido!!), Minack Theatre, Newlyn and St Just to name a few, so much to see. We would recommend Giffy House without hesitation, hope to return in the future. Cheers!”

Andrew – August 2024 

“The Cornish Way are exemplary and extremely efficient. This is a wonderful place to stay too. The views, the walking and the beach made for a fantastic holiday.”

Martin – July 2024