Family Home by The Sea

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Kitchen. Fully equipped and with spices, oils, condiments.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Outdoor space

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Praa Sands, ENG

Praa Sands Beach4 min walk
St. Michael's Mount8 min drive
Porthleven Beach15 min drive
Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)120 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A beautiful family home by the sea. 200 metres from the mile long sandy beach of Praa Sands. Most rooms have panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Generous open plan living and dining areas with large garden. There is a log fire for cooler days and a gas barbecue. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to prepare meals with a generous range of condiments and spices. This is a great house for relaxing and spending long days on the deck, lawn or beach.

We welcome children. There is a high chair, cot, a box of children's games and internet TV for rainy days. Child safety gates are at the bottom and top of stairs.

Discounts are possible for couples, please inquire.

Praa Sands is a peaceful seaside village. A beachside family friendly pub called 'The Welloe Rock' is a 5 walk along the beach and there is a beach cafe/shop and lifeguard.

Large supermarkets are a 10 minute drive from the house. They include Sainsburys, Tesco and Morrisons in Penzance and Sainsburys, Tesco and Coop at Helston.

There are many lovely towns nearby. Walk directly around 1.5-2 hours, from the house along the cliffside to the towns of Porthleven (east) and Marazion (west). Or drive to: Penzance (10 mins), Helston (10 mins), Newlyn (20 mins), Mousehole (25 mins), St Ives (25 mins), Falmouth (40 mins), Truro (40 mins).

There are plenty of places to eat. The local pub provides decent food or you can drive to some excellent local restaurants in the area. Eating out is one of the reasons our guests visit and we will send you a list of suggestions that is updated regularly from guest experiences.

We provide a list of things to do. Examples include visits to: Marazion and St Michaels Mount (10 mins); Tremenheere Sculpture Park and Gardens (15 mins); Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden (30 mins); The Lost Gardens of Heligan (1 hour); Eden project (1:10 hour); Tate St Ives (30 min); Minack Theatre (40 min); The Scilly Isles are a day trip away by boat, plane or helicopter.

It is best to travel by car and there is spacious parking for 3 cars at the front of the house. There are some local buses and taxi firms. Details are provided at the house.

We're happy to help you plan and make the most of your trip, please let us know how we can help.

Visit us at: http://www.rainbowbythebeach.com

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Sea view

Sea view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Kitchen

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We hope you will love out house and take care of it. We kindly ask guests to leave outdoors shoes on the mats by the doors.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Penzance

Located in Penzance, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Michael's Mount and Carbis Bay Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Country Skittles and Flambards. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Praa Sands, ENG

What's nearby

Praa Sands Beach - 4 min walk
St. Michael's Mount - 8 min drive
Marazion Beach - 12 min drive
Porthleven Beach - 15 min drive
Carbis Bay Beach - 26 min drive

Getting around

Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station) - 16 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

Island Cafe - 8 min drive
The Ship Inn - 9 min drive
Out of the Blue - 8 min drive
The King's Arms - 8 min drive
Fire Engine Inn - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Home by The Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Home by The Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Home by The Sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Home by The Sea located?

This family-friendly Penzance holiday home is located by the ocean, within a 5-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Praa Sands Beach. Rinse Head Beach and Kenneggy Sands Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL C., United Kingdom

7 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful beach home perfect for all weathers

We loved the location very near the beautiful sandy surfing beach of Praa Sands and also near the local Sandy Stores for daily fresh Cornish pasties and vicky’s fresh bread. Very tastefully furnished relaxing well designed property in an excellent location. Very responsive and helpful hosts. Informative literature and recommendations for local walks and outings. We had a week of rain and mist but that didn’t stop us from walking a lot and swimming (we had our wetsuits for extra insulation thankfully).

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

18 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in an amazing beach location.

We all loved staying at Rainbow’s End in Praa Sands. The view of the sea from most rooms and the large raised garden decking really make the most of the beach location , and it’s only a 2 minute walk from the garden down to the long sandy beach . We were 3 generations staying in the house , and the layout meant it worked very well for everyone’s needs. It’s a well designed , light filled home . The quality and design of the fixtures and furniture , plus the interesting artwork and many books mean it felt very welcoming. We would love to stay again . Geraldine was a great host throughout , her communication was second to none , checking that we had everything we needed once we had arrived .

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

18 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rainbows End

Lovely holiday in Praa sands. Rainbows End is a holiday home with plenty of space and particularly enjoyed the decked patio area for outdoor dining and lovely sea views. We had a fabulous week. Thank you

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

30 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

Rainbow's end is a stylish home just a short walk (minutes) away from the beautiful beach at Praa sands. We particularly enjoyed the lovely garden and relaxed vibe of the home.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham O.

4 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in a quiet location

Praa Sands is a small little enclave and perfect for a quiet relaxing break. The house itself is lovely and our hosts couldn’t have been more welcoming. We hope to come back again soon.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Geraldine

I am an artist and Rainbow's End is my dream place where I relax with friends and family.

I am enjoying learning German and am happy to correspond in German, though there may be a few mistakes.

Why they chose this property

Praa Sands is an old fashioned seaside resort with a beautiful beach. We love the peace and lovely views. There are great coastal walks whether you go east or west from the house and beautiful places nearby like Loe Bar lake near Porthleven. Supermarkets are a 10 minute drive away in Penzance and Helston. There is a small and well stocked Coop 2 miles from the house.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful and restful location. The mile long sandy beach can be reached by walking through the garden and along a short path. There is a family friendly pub and beach cafe. The western end of the beach is busier in the summer and the eastern end is usually quiet. There are sea-views from most rooms and an expansive deck with large garden.