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Lower Rissick Cottage

(Ref. 960012)

Sennen, Cornwall Show on map

Customer rating 4.9

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  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Broadband / WiFi

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22 Customer Reviews

  • "Good clean and tidy accommodation."

    Very good base for walkers like us. Owners were welcoming and accommodating. Peaceful location, but easy access to the West Cornwall coast and villages.

    Reviewed by Amanda4.0★Apr 2026

  • "A really lovely cottage and great hosts."

    Warm, clean and very peaceful cottage. The cottage had everything we needed. It's located down a fairly narrow lane with few passing places but we didn't meet another vehicle in the whole week. Plenty of easy parking right next to cottage. WiFi worked fine.

    Reviewed by Dawn5.0★Oct 2025

  • "Lovely week’s stay at Lower Rissick Cottage, booked at relatively short notice for an unexpected break in early October."

    Accommodation was easy to find and we were met by the property owner, Gail who lives in the adjoining farmhouse, who showed us around on arrival. The property was spacious, well maintained and perfectly equipped for our weeks stay. Due to our stay being in October we did not take advantage of the adjoining private garden but would have done in the summer months. We had a busy week further exploring the area which we had visited for the first time the previous year and had fallen in love with. Had the weather been inclement we would have been equally happy spending more time just relaxing in the cottage. Thank you for enabling a lovely stay.

    Reviewed by Peter5.0★Oct 2025

  • "Very comfortable stay, lovely old granite cottage, would recommend"

    Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Sep 2025

  • "Lovely place; very kind and helpfull host"

    Reviewed by Gerard5.0★Jun 2025

  • "Enjoyed our stay very much."

    Gail was very helpful.

    Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Aug 2024

  • "Everything was ok."

    any problems was seen to right away. may be a armchair in the room but thats only me.

    Reviewed by Lawrence5.0★Aug 2024

  • "A very comfy, quiet place to stay in beautiful countryside - but close to ..."

    A very comfy, quiet place to stay in beautiful countryside - but close to several stunning beaches and local facilities

    Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Jul 2023

  • "We really enjoyed Little Rissick; it was comfortable and conveniently situated to enjoy everywhere in that part of Cornwall."

    Mobile reception was difficult for us, but probably varies according to one's mobile provider.

    Reviewed by Barry5.0★Jul 2022

  • "Excellent hideaway cottage halfway between Land's"

    Reviewed by Tim5.0★Jun 2022

  • "We enjoyed a great week in Lower Rissick Cottage."

    It was comfortable, cosy, had all the facilities we needed, and was quiet. The owners, who lived next door, could not have been more welcoming and helpful. Despite its long access lane, it is well placed for visiting west Cornwall.

    Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Oct 2021

  • "Very quiet area."

    Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Aug 2021

  • "This is a very lovely cottage in a beautiful secluded area very close to stunning beaches."

    Great walking in countryside. Sometimes difficult to find inland country walks because of lack of signage but coast walks are very clear. So recommend a good ordanance survey map.

    Reviewed by Philippa5.0★Aug 2021

  • "The cottage was warm and comfortable with everything we needed for a simple get away as a couple."

    The location was great too, for exploring the great outdoors at the "far end" of Cornwall - so long as you're not put off by the long lane down form the main road (we weren’t!). The owner was friendly but not intrusive and quickly dealt with anything we asked. I hope we’ll return someday – it’s a lovely area.

    Reviewed by MarkOct 2020

  • "Lovely comfortable cottage with everything you might need."

    Plenty to do in the immediate area .

    Reviewed by ChrisSep 2020

  • "Owner very helpful."

    Instructions thorough.

    Reviewed by NormanJul 2020

  • "The welcome from Gail was wonderful, milk, eggs & wine to start our holiday with a smile."

    The cottage was so peaceful that we slept like babes. Good location to get to many sites and a wonderful beach at Sennen Cove

    Reviewed by DianeSep 2019

  • "Your website states that there were 3 cottages which could accommodate up to 12 people."

    We booked this cottage assuming it was next door to The Old Barn where my niece and her husband and my two great nieces were staying. This meant we would be next door to each other. On arrival we discovered this was not the case. The only way to get to The Old Barn was by car from our cottage for a distance of half a mile. I do not drive and had to rely on my friend to take me to see my niece by car. There was no way I could have walked to see them. This meant we couldn’t communicate other than by phone to make plans for the next day. My niece arranged a joint Tesco order for our holiday and we had to go by car to collect this. I really look forward to this holiday every year so I can spend quality time with my niece and family. Matters were made worse when my friend was unwell and therefore unable to drive me round to see my niece. We felt very isolated. There was access between the two properties through the side of the owners garden but this was not allowed. Life would have been so much simpler. The owner was away and had left house sitters in charge. We did complain to Helen but she said we had no alternative but to drive to see my niece. This really spoilt our holiday. I have been coming to Cornwall in self catering for over 30 years and have never had cause to complain in the past. The cottage was lovely but not being near to my niece spoilt it all. My niece felt so sorry for me she even thought was there a way we could move in with them.

    The owners regret that the 200m distance between Lower Rissick and The Old Barn was a problem for you.This is not an issue which has been raised before in the previous 11 years of renting the property. The owners would have been happy to drive you to the Old Barn if you had made them aware. Property Owner

    Reviewed by ChristineAug 2019

  • "The owners could not have been more helpful or accommodating."

    We had a wonderful, restful holiday in an excellent cottage.

    Reviewed by EmmaJul 2018

  • "We enjoyed an excellent week: the cottage was lovely, well-equipped,bright and airy and very private which is important to us."

    The little garden was great, again very private. The owners were there if you wanted them but were very discreet and allowed us privacy. It was well located, near to Newlyn where my husband had a 2 day art course but also to Sennen and St Just. The only disadvantage was that the walks straight out of the cottage were not so good as some we have rented, but that was a minor aspect out of the total holiday.

    Reviewed by SallyMay 2018

  • "My partner and I were very pleased with the cottage and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Rissick."

    Reviewed by R GApr 2018

  • "Extremely relaxing and excellent place to stay."

    Owners were delightful

    Reviewed by GregOct 2017

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Summary

  • Over two floors
  • One bedroom: 1 x ground floor double
  • Shower room with shower, basin and WC
  • Utility room
  • First floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric stove
  • Electric central heating with electric stove
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, TV, WiFi
  • Selection of books and games
  • Fuel and power included in rent
  • Bed linen and towels included in rent
  • Travel cot, highchair, child step, baby bath available on request. Children's books and toys available
  • Off road parking for 2 cars located 5 metres from the cottage
  • Note: Positioned with Old Barn Ref 960015 and Barneys Barn 960016 (200m) when booked together can sleep 12.

The property

Lower Rissick Cottage is a gorgeous detached barn conversion near Sennen Cove and is situated in the grounds of the owners 17th century grade II listed farmhouse along with two other barn conversions that can be booked together to accommodate large groups.

This property has a modern home interior in a granite exterior with a light filled open plan living room set beneath tall vaulted ceilings with Velux windows.

Set over two levels, this spacious and romantic accommodation is perfect for two people who enjoy rambling in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or visiting the local beaches.

On the ground floor there is a double bedroom and shower room with WC and a utility area.

The stairs lead to the first floor which is an open plan living room with a well equipped kitchen with wood flooring and a 28” TV.

There is also an electric stove to cuddle up to whilst reading or enjoying the available board games.

In the living area there is a door that leads to a private south facing lawned garden for the guest's sole use and also has a bench to enable you to enjoy breakfast or an evening drink outside if desired.

The cottage is a ten minute drive to Sennen Cove which is one of Cornwall’s premier visitor destinations but also within the Penwith Peninsula which offers spectacular open moorlands with ancient monuments and tall granite cliffs.

There are also world class beaches at St Ives and Porthcurno, the exotic paradise of Trewidden Gardens, the castle topped island of St Michael’s Mount and the Minack, Cornwall’s famous open air cliff top theatre all less than a 30 minute drive away.

It is a five minute drive to Land's End Airport for visits to the Isles of Scilly.

Lower Rissick Cottage is in a perfect situation to enjoy many aspects of Cornwall’s activities and attractions.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

Where you’ll be staying

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PENZANCE

St Ives 8 miles. Helicopter to Isles of Scilly - 30 minutes

Penzance hosts Golowan, the Midsummer Carnival, and The Literary Festival. There are also The Exchange, Newlyn and Penlee Art Galleries. One of Cornwall’s most popular holiday areas is the spectacular sweep of Mount’s Bay, from the cliffside fishing village of Mousehole through Penzance and around to beautiful Marazion, the coastline hides a wealth of sandy beaches, rocky coves as well as winding village streets and other places to visit and explore. Connected by a causeway to the shore at Marazion is the National Trust’s stunningly beautiful St Michael’s Mount with its hilltop castle and Mediterranean gardens. Walk across at low water and take one of the ferry boats back when the tide is up. Penzance with its winding streets, shops, clubs, restaurants and harbour is a must as it is the jumping-off point for day trips to the Isles of Scilly as well as being the harbor. The South West Coast Path passing through Penzance winds its way along the clifftops towards Land’s End. On the way, stop off for a coffee and a rest at beautiful Lamorna Cove, explore the open air Minack Theatre and marvel at the cliffs as you approach Gwennap Head. A stunning walk for those seeking solitude, exercise and some of the UK’s best coastal scenery. Penzance is the perfect holiday base. Ideally placed for exploring this land of Celtic myth and legend and with enough to do and see in the immediate area to keep all the family occupied.

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Note: Babies welcome, regretfully no children over the age of two years

Note: Sorry, no pets

Note: Positioned with Old Barn Ref 960015 and Barneys Barn 960016 (200m) when booked together can sleep 12

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