This gorgeous two bedroom cottage is full of character and style and set in the heart of St Agnes, one of Cornwall's most sought-after villages. Beautifully refurbished it’s been a true labour of love to create this wonderful home and it shows! Perfectly positioned on one of the villages most favoured roads its a short stroll to the great local surfer’s beach at Trevaunance Cove as well as the areas fantastic local pubs, restaurants and shops. The landscaped garden is a delight, and unusually large for this type of cottage with plenty of spots to sit out and enjoy a sundowner after a day on the beach. Piggy Whidden is dog friendly too so your pooch is welcome and will love the numerous walks along this stunning heritage coastline.

This really is a pretty cottage and walking through the front garden, stable doors lead you into the wonderful open plan sitting room which flows through to the hand-built kitchen/dining room overlooking the garden. There are flagstone floors, a stunning fireplace and the bespoke furnishings exude quality. It’s a perfect blend of old and new with all the mod cons taken care of within the wonderfully stylish interior. Upstairs the two bedrooms with their Vispring pocket sprung mattresses and high-quality bedding are sure to give you a good night’s rest. One has a king size bed and a luxurious en suite shower room. The other faces the garden and has a super king size bed which can be split into twins, you decide. The main bathroom has a free-standing bath and stunning sink set on an original antique, sewing machine stand. What a special space to have a soak after a day’s activities.

Just leave the car behind and with everything from great food to wonderful coastal walks all on your doorstep, Piggy Whidden is sure to give you a Cornish break to remember.

Piggy Whidden is situated on an idyllic terrace of cottages in one of the best positions on Rosemundy, one of the villages favoured roads. It's only a ten-minute walk to Trevaunance Cove which leads onto The St Agnes Heritage Coast, a nationally designated protected area surrounded by stunning countryside and beaches. As well as Trevaunance Cove, Immediately to the West is Chapel Porth beach and to the East Perranporth so budding surfers will have their pick of some of the best spots in the county. 

The village of St Agnes is becoming one of Cornwall’s most sought-after destinations and spend a little time there and you will soon see why. You can leave the car and pretty much everything you need for a great holiday is on your doorstep. Food wise, whether it’s a laid-back café to an upmarket eatery you’re covered, with local shops from a butcher to a deli all close by. Some of our top tips include The Tap House, Taste and of course The Driftwood Spars, famous for its beer. For fish and chips there's Fission in the village and a short drive to in Perranporth try Pickwick’s and you won’t be disappointed! The St Agnes Bakery, a favourite with the Poldark film crew does great Pasties and Wheal Kitty a fashionable spot has the Canteen and is home to the trendy Finisterre clothes store.

Walking in you enter the living room with its wonderful blend of old and new including pieces of stunning campaign furniture. There is a large squishy two-seater sofa, armchair, high back captain’s chair and window seat. These overlook the original fireplace and wood burner. In the hall area is a desk and chair and there is a wall mounted flat screen TV which is internet ready.  

The kitchen has been mostly handmade and is well equipped with everything you need to cook up a feast including the obligatory wine cooler! There are marble worktops, a range cooker with gas hob and butlers sink under the window overlooking the garden. There is a beautiful rustic dining table for four and stable doors lead out to the garden.

The gorgeous bedrooms have been refurbished in an opulent style with luxury Vispring pocket sprung mattresses in both. The front bedroom has a king size bed, open hanging, small chest of drawers, flat screen TV and an en suite shower room. The rear bedroom overlooking the garden has a super king which can be made up as twins on request, open hanging, a small chest of drawers and bedside storage table.

The en suite shower room off the front bedroom has a rain shower and the main bathroom overlooks the garden. In here there is a free-standing bath with a shower attachment. 

The front garden is a great spot to watch the world go by and catch the morning sun with a coffee from the bench seat. The main rear garden catches the sun most of the day and has been wonderfully landscaped. A winding path leads past various sitting areas to a garden table and four chairs positioned at the rear to create a lovely private sun trap. 

PARKING: There's no formal parking but outside the cottage there is usually a space. Its free parking along Rosemundy with plenty along the wall opposite, just be mindful of allowing others unrestricted access along the road. In peak times there is also a free village car park 5 minutes away and other spots around the village if you can’t find a space.

Wi-Fi: There is free Wi-Fi at the cottage.

HEATING: Wall mounted electric radiators and a cosy wood burner in the sitting room.

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.

ACCESSIBILITY: You can pull up outside but there are steep internal stairs typical of a cottage, so it may not be suitable for those with limited mobility but always check with us first. 

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.

"An amazing cottage, within walking distance of the centre of St Agnes. We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Cornwall. We were absolutely over the moon that we chose Piggy Whidden and St Agnes to be our home for the last week. The cottage was absolutely amazing, clean on arrival and exactly as described. Also a big thanks to Seb, the property manager. He was great to deal with. From the point of making the booking he was very responsive to any questions and made the accommodation side of our holiday so straight forward. We would definitely return to Piggy Whiddon and the lovely St Agnes in the future."

John Sayer - July 2019