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 Its 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-sized 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 place to have a soak after a day’s activities.

Piggy Whidden is situated in one of the villages favoured roads and is a ten-minute walk onto The St Agnes Heritage Coast which is a nationally designated protected area surrounded by stunning countryside and beaches. 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. Food wise, whether it’s a laid-back café to an upmarket eatery you’re covered and with local shops from a butcher to a deli you can park the car and just relax with everything 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 a short drive to in Perranporth and try Pickwick’s 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 sitting 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-sized bed, open hanging, small chest of drawers, flat screen TV and an ensuite 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 ensuite shower room off the front bedroom has a rain shower and the main bathroom overlooks the garden. In here there is a freestanding 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.

PETS: Up to 2 well behaved dogs are allowed at Piggy Whidden at a cost of £25 per dog.

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

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.