3 The Bowling Green is a homely end-terrace cottage situated in the little picturesque village of St Just, on the Roseland Peninsula, just moments from the stunning coast and 2 miles from St Mawes.
From the front bedroom you can glimpse the sea and yachts in Mylor, a mile away across the waters of the Carrick Roads, while the beautiful St Just Creek sits only half a mile below the cottage.
Perfect for couples, families or groups of friends this lovely dog-friendly retreat is an excellent base from which to explore and enjoy this beautiful and unspoilt coastline of beaches, creeks and fishing villages, yet is no distance from Truro or Falmouth or any of the great variety of tourist attractions which Cornwall has to offer.
The house has underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and an electric fire to ensure cosy evenings in the winter.
The well-equipped kitchen is all electric and perfect for preparing home-cooked meals, with a dishwasher for convenience.
There is a small breakfast table with two stools suitable for breakfast or excellent for drinks and nibbles before dinner.
A stable door leads outside to the yard enclosed by a stone wall which is prettily planted on top to provide privacy.
This dog and child-safe enclosed yard houses the owner’s laser dinghy which is tucked away alongside the wall.
There is a clothesline to hang wetsuits etc and a separate whirligig stored in the handy utility room which is also equipped with a washing machine and dryer and a second fridge and freezer.
There are two hard plastic dog beds should guests wish to use them and ample space for storage of guests’ bikes/kayaks/surfboards etc during your stay.
A wooden gate leads out from the yard to the front parking spaces.
On entering the cottage through the front door there are coat hooks and plenty of room for shoes and wellies and a wooden chest houses useful things for guests.
The heart of the home is the attractive and snug sitting/dining room.
With its corner dining area, it is a perfect place to gather for a hearty meal and to relax.
It has a large comfy sofa and two soft easy chairs.
There is a large library of books and a selection of games for all ages.
The bi-fold doors from the sitting room open out onto the front of the yard which is a sunspot in the evenings.
There is a large picnic table where you can dine al fresco in the warmer months or savour a morning coffee while planning the day’s activities.
When bedtime beckons, upstairs choose from one of the three well-presented bedrooms, two doubles and a twin, to catch your night’s rest after a day of exploring and adventures.
There is a bathroom/WC featuring a bath with a shower over, with a heated towel rail and additionally a separate ground-floor WC/shower room equipped with a walk-in shower, ideal after a day at the beach or on the water.
Location & Surroundings.
St Just Church and Creek are immediately below the village and there is also a pretty footpath down through the fields about 50m along the road from the cottage.
This stunning creek side church is famous for its sub-tropical gardens which are magical to explore and there is a café above the church which serves tasty homemade refreshments.
Down at the creek is a friendly boatyard where guests bringing boats can launch them by arrangement and temporary moorings can be booked in advance.
St Just Creek is a not a sandy beach but is lovely for swimming from when the tide is up.
It is dog friendly all year and is a haven for families with children who enjoy exploring rock pools or crabbing and shrimping.
From here there are numerous quiet beaches along the beautiful and gentle 1.5 mile coast path to St Mawes, or alternatively take the stunning creek-side walk in the opposite direction to Messack Point, which leads you out to overlook the waters of the Carrick Roads towards Mylor and Falmouth.
The harbour and village of St Mawes is only 2.5 miles away or a 5-minute drive.
You can enjoy a range of water sports, relax on the beaches or sit with a favourite drink and watch the world go by in this exquisite traditional harbourside village renowned for its beauty and famed for its sparkling waters and traditional sailing boats.
You are spoilt for choice for eating out!
Savour a wide variety of foods from hotels such as the Tresanton or Idle Rocks and St Mawes Hotel, to pubs such as the Rising Sun and Victory and The Watch House and several others too.
An absolute must is a delicious pasty from the famous St Mawes Bakery which has remained in the same family for generations, and their fresh scones form the basis for excellent cream teas too!
The Deli tucked away in the corner of the little shopping arcade serves freshly made lunches too and is very popular together with the art galleries and shops scattered along the sea front.
Fudge & Moore cannot be missed, and their ice creams are the icing on the cake for many a visitor to this exquisite village.
Not to be forgotten is a visit to the prominent Henry VIII St Mawes Castle, which for 450 years has sat opposite its sister castle Pendennis overlooking the estuary and guarding Falmouth against marauders.
To the east and over the headland opposite St Mawes three miles away by road is the popular village of Portscatho.
Close by you find the famous Hidden Hut beachside café and an array of beautiful, big, dog-friendly family sandy beaches perfect for children and adults alike.
Basking seals can often be seen in this area and the National Trust Towan beach café is a very popular recent addition.
Visit the lighthouse at St Anthony Head and walk the stunning coastal path.
Alternatively take the little ferryboat from St Mawes to Place and explore the beaches from this direction instead.
Guests who are food lovers can book themselves onto a course or experience at Philleigh Way contemporary cookery school in the nearby village of Philleigh, which is also home to the well-known Roseland Inn.
In the summer Philleigh also boasts two very popular traditional country fairs which draw thousands of visitors.
If you love to explore, follow on along the Roseland coast to visit Mevagissey with its delightful fishing harbour, the Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Charlestown at St Austell and a little further afield, the bustling pretty harbourside town of Fowey.
For scenic trips on the water take the St Mawes Ferry to Falmouth and enjoy pleasure cruises around the Fal Estuary or even along the coast to Helford for the day.
You can even hire a motorboat yourselves for the day, or book onto a course of instruction at Mylor in sailing or power boating.
Falmouth boasts a wide array of shops and attractions to suit everyone, including of course the fascinating National Maritime Museum, the Art Gallery, restaurants of many nationalities and the busy harbour.
Back at St Just and in the opposite direction 3 miles away is the King Harry Ferry which takes you across the River Fal in your car – or on foot.
This leads you directly to Trelissick, a beautiful National Trust house & garden with creek-side walks - and quickly on by road to the cathedral city of Truro.
From here beckon the many sights of West Cornwall such as The Lizard, the Seal Sanctuary at Gweek, St Michael’s Mount and on to Land’s End; or across to the North Coast with its well-known surfing beaches and busy tourist spots such as Bude and Newquay and Padstow.
Nothing is very far away!
Experience the comforts of home in this delightful cottage with its picturesque, quiet location and use it as the perfect base from which to venture forth and experience the charms of Cornwall.