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1 The Old Signal House, Penlee Point
Torpoint, Cornwall
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Set in an isolated position on Penlee Point, The Old Signal House is a stunning period property overlooking the sea
3 nights from £600 Book Nowkey features
Sea View
Within 250m From The Beach
Wi-Fi
Pets Accepted
Parking
Garden/backyard
Patio/balcony
Children Welcome
Near Coast Path
Family Friendly
Bathtub
Washing Machine
Dishwasher
TV
Hair Dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Oven
Iron
Overview
The lovely Shaker style kitchen which is open plan with the dining room, has plenty of worktop space and is equipped with modern, integrated appliances and a range of utensils and crockery. Further wonderful views make cooking and entertaining a pleasure, and for those glorious summery evenings there’s a furnished front terrace where guests can enjoy a refreshment or two while taking in the ocean panoramas towards Plymouth Sound.
Surrounded by unspoiled countryside and wide sea views, it’s unsurprising that there are many wonderful walks in the area, the best of which is the 5-mile circular route along the coast path which passes right by the property’s front door. This stunning section of the South West Coast Path takes in the wild beauty of Rame Peninsula’s position in an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty with woodland and wildflowers to enjoy, as well as sandy bays and the historic villages of Kingsand and Cawsand.
Of course if you’d like to spend time on the beach during your stay, you’ll also have plenty of beautiful sandy stretches to choose from including Penlee Point Beach (just a short scramble along the path), Cawsand Bay and Kingsand Bay, and Whitsand Bay which at low tide sprawls for 4 shimmering miles.
A seasonal ferry from nearby Cawsand transports visitors to the Barbican in Plymouth during the summer months so for those who fancy a spot of shopping and culture this is a great way to spend the day. The trip takes about half an hour and the Barbican is a fun spot for all the family, with a range of bars and cafes and a small museum about the US Pilgrim’s Mayflower voyage. Plymouth itself offers a huge range of activities too, including the national marine aquarium, museums and art galleries, climbing walls, theatres and the Drake Centre shopping centre.
*Please note that the property is accessed via 82 steps, so wouldn't be suitable for guests with limited mobility.
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Things to know
Check in time: 15:00
Check out time: 10:00
Security Deposit: We ask our guests for a £150 good housekeeping bond, which is pre-authorised against your card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved (held as a pending transaction) and then released afterwards if there is no damage or additional cleaning. This will be held on the card on file 7 days prior to your arrival.
Pets: 2 pets allowed, £30 per pet per week, in line with our house rules we do ask that pets are not left alone in the property, do not use the furniture or go in the upstairs/bedroom areas
Number of steps: 82 external access steps, 1 flight of internal stairs
Type of heating: Central heating
Linen & Towels: Bed linen is provided for your stay. Each guest will be supplied with one hand towel and one bath towel for their stay. (If your holiday is longer than 10 days, please contact the Luxury Coastal team to discuss a mid-stay linen change)
Wi-Fi: This property offers free Starlink Wi-Fi for guests. In a recent speed test, the download speed was recorded at 48.03mbps, as with all Wi-Fi networks we are unable to guarantee speed and connectivity.
Wood Burner: 1 nights worth of wood and kindling provided
Smoking: All of our properties are non-smoking and we ask that any party member who smokes, do so off the premises.
Property surroundings: Unfenced cliffs mean children and dogs will need supervision. 1 The Old Signal House is accessed via a narrow single track road so guests do need to take it slow and be mindful of speed bumps, occasional potholes, South West Coastal Path walkers and every now and again a vehicle coming in the other direction. After 1.1 miles down this road, the car park is accessed via a tight right-hand switch back turn up a small hill. Due to the access, low level sports cars might not be suited to this.
Room Information
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Living
Located on the first floor
Furnished with a sofa and three arm chairs
Smart TV with Freeview (allowing guests to *stream from providers like Netflix* and compatible with Amazon Firestick), and DVD player
Views out to sea
*Please note that guests will need to use their own log in details -
Kitchen & Dining
Kitchen
Located on the ground floor
Open pan with the dining area
Electric oven and hob, fridge / freezer, dishwasher, microwave, cafetieres, washing machine
Dining Area
Located on the ground floor
Open plan with the kitchen area
Table with seating for six
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Bedrooms
Master Bedroom
Located on the first floor
King size bed, bed side table and chairs
Wardrobe and chest of drawers
En suite shower room
Bedroom Two
Located on the first floor
Super king size bed (which can be configured as a twin on request), bed side table and chairs
Bedroom Three
Located on the first floor
Bunk beds with wall mounted lights
En suite shower room -
Bathrooms
Family Bathroom
Located on the first floor
Bath with shower over, hand basin, heated towel rail, WC
Bathroom Two
En suite to master bedroom
Shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC
Bathroom Three
En suite to bedroom three
Shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC -
Outside
Enclosed furnished courtyard.
Unfenced cliffs mean children and dogs will need supervision -
Parking
Parking for two cars
The property is accessed by 82 steps from the car park
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Good Housekeeping Bond
We ask our guests for a £150 good housekeeping bond, which is pre-authorised against your card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved and then released afterwards if there is no claim. We will contact you nearer the time of your arrival to arrange this.
Welcome to Torpoint
Torpoint holidays are perfect for families and friends looking to explore the delights of both Devon and Cornwall’s coastline. Gateway to the South East of Cornwall, the pretty villages of Kingsand and Cawsand are on its doorstep while the maritime city of Plymouth is just a short ferry hop away.
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Reviews
Worth the 82 steps to get there!!
4.8/5
4.8/5
There's not enough space to tell you how amazing it was! We saw warships, tankers, cargo ships and border force! Just round the headland from the grotto we saw a seal. The vista is stunning, you can see for miles. The house has all you need and If it didn't Michelle who rings you before your stay, will make sure you have it! Such a lovely property manager who cares about your stay! Just to help you with packing as of course you want to take as little as possible...there are hairdryers, dog bowls, tea and coffee, spices, oils, S&P, towels shower gel, shampoo and conditioner and hand soaps! The little walk to beach takes about 5 mins at most and the beach is lovely. Our dogs loved it but it is quite a climb down some steps beside the big steps! Can be slippy too, but once on it's interesting with little inlets and lovely sand! The grotto is really interesting with lovely views! We were fortunate to be the only ones staying in the whole property. Next door is a rental but the end property is privately owned! I'd say the only thing you'd need to watch is the fence between the 2 rentals kind of overlaps and dogs could get their noses and mouths hrough! If there had of been a dog next door I think mine would have been trying to get to them and we would of had a different feel to our break filled with stress of not allowing dogs out on patio area, which was there favourite thing to do! So i suggest maybe a new full fence would be better which would also act as a wind break too! When driving to the property along the private track always take the top road. There is a fork down to left at one stage but keep going straight on! Now the steps...i have arthritis and dreaded it but was determined to do! Going down was harder for me. They are not 82 constant steps there maybe 8 then a long step then 5 higher ones and then 10 smaller ones! But If you take it slow it really is worth it!! I'd go again in a heartbeat if they installed a ski lift!! We were very lucky with the weather as well but I still think you'd have a lovely time in a storm! It really was an amazing relaxing break....thank you.
Louise, 24 Mar 2025
Remote, Safe and Stunning
5/5
5/5
Came from the US and stayed for 3 weeks on my own in February. I had everything I needed to be comfortable for a long stay. I had no car and managed fine. I have no real mobility issues but am 62 not that fit and the stairs were no joke as someone else said. But not as bad as I thought they'd be. BUT there are 80 of them. Pictures are accurate, its a beautiful property. 2 floors, well equipped kitchen and dining room with fireplace on ground floor, 3 bedrooms and living room on main floor. Gorgeous walking/hiking trails! Waitrose delivered food (even down the 80 steps) With my walking speed it was a 30 - 45 minute walk (hilly but mostly flat dirt/gravel road) to: Grocery/convenience store Great coffee/cheese shop several good restaurants and pubs in Cawsand/Kingsand Several small beaches Cawsand ferry (seasonal only) to Barbican (lots of shops and restaurants) Bus stop which takes you to Cremyll ferry to Plymouth or just into Milford to a Co-Op and organic grocery or to Mt. Edgecombe House/Garden The windows are high and as another reviewer said, there isn't a place you can sit and look out at the coastline all that easily, but I propped some pillows up on the couch and was able to sit and watch the waves crash against the rocks on the rainy windy wintery days. Also, sitting on the bed in the back bedroom you can see the water. There is a rooftop deck with amazing views and the patio off the back is right there on the water. So lots of opportunities to take in the stunning landscape and water. And there is a fun back way to St Adelaide's Grotto! The property manager Shell is the best I've ever come across. She cares about the property and the guests and goes out of her way to make you comfortable. Some places you never hear back from the management, but if I had a question I heard back within an hour at most, usually faster. She went out of her way to make my stay feel like home. She even checked in on me periodically 🙂 This was also my first time using Luxury Coastal and they were extremely responsive and helpful too.
Beth, 14 Mar 2025
Thanks a lot for taking the time to leave this review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay! I'll ensure your feedback is passed along to the property manager, as I'm sure they'll be happy to hear you had a great time. All the Best! Josh, from the Luxury Coastal Team.
Josh - Luxury Coastal Team - 14 Mar 2025
Beautiful Location
4.3/5
4.3/5
Wonderful few days in this amazing house, stunning views.Beautiful unspoilt part of Cornwall. Due to the 86 steps to property not ideal for very young or the elderly.
Stephen, 14 Feb 2025
Hi Stephen, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so delighted to hear you had a wonderful few days staying at 1 The Old Signal House, the views really are stunning. We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team
Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team - 14 Feb 2025
3.8/5
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