The Old Beach Store
- 2 guests
- 1 bed
- 1 bathroom
- Pet Friendly
Description
Set in a gorgeous location on the beachfront in Sennen Cove is this a charming holiday home, The Old Beach Store, offering a fabulous Cornish retreat.
Perfect for a couple looking for a relaxing break with views of the sands and sea beyond on their doorstep, you can enjoy all the amenities within the charming village of Sennen Cove.
Enter into this contemporary style home and discover first the kitchen and dining area, where sleek pale grey units hold all the appliances you need including a slim dishwasher carefully tucked away, with a breakfast bar sat beneath the window overlooking the beach for some beautiful breakfast views to wake up to.
Over in the sitting area you can find a woodburning stove takes a central position before the inviting leather sofa, a perfect spot to wind down in when day turns to evening, and on summer days open up the bi-fold doors to let the outside in and feel the fresh Atlantic breeze.
Outside you can sit at the outdoor furniture and enjoy alfresco dining with the gorgeous ocean backdrop, providing a lovely romantic atmosphere.
Find the double bed behind a cabinet acting as a partition between this space and the rest of the property, while next door there is the fully tiled shower room with an indulgent rainfall shower head.
Head to one of the nearby pubs for an evening drink or a pub lunch, with several to choose from, or pick up some ingredients from the local store for a home-cooked meal.
You only need to take a few steps before reaching the beach, sunbathe and relax on the sands, or head to the surf school for a lesson in Cornwall's favourite watersport.
Travel to nearby Land's End Landmark for a variety of activities and things on offer there, or head down to Porthcurno for a show at the famous Minack Theatre, carved into a clifftop, this open-air theatre offers varied productions including those of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
The Old Beach Store is a real gem situated in the most idyllic spot right before the beach.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Open Fire
- Pet Friendly
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
What guests are saying
It’s a lovely cottage just off the beach.
The kitchen is well equipped, bathroom modern and comfortable and the leaving room super cozy with huge corner sofa (best for books reading). And the view are amazing!!!! It was our second time here and we love it. The only minus thing for us is the hard mattress but I guess is more of a preference issue. Even though it’s next to a busy car parking you get the privacy so don’t worry.
We love staying here – this review is intended to encourage improvements, not simply to be negative.
This is our second stay at The Old Beach Store, and there is so much to like. The location is superb, with the beach, the Old Success and the Beach Bar all on the doorstep. Overall, the facilities are great – a comfortable bed, a well-presented kitchen and bathroom, the stunning bifold doors and, of course, that incredible view. However, we do feel the view is masking some fairly basic maintenance and housekeeping issues that really should be addressed if guests are paying premium prices to stay here. Firstly, the outdoor patio. On this visit we were disappointed by the amount of dog hair stuck to the walls, trapped between the glass panels and under the ledge. I actually took a brush to it myself just to stop it blowing into our drinks. This clearly hadn’t built up over just a week or two. The patio furniture also feels rather tired. It’s very weathered, fairly basic and not particularly comfortable if you’re spending any length of time sitting outside enjoying one of the property’s biggest selling points. Even a couple of comfortable reclining or gravity chairs would make a huge difference without taking up much storage space. The lounge cushions (most of which have removable covers) also felt and smelled as though they hadn’t been washed for quite some time, with a noticeable smell of sweat and suntan lotion. The underside of the toilet seat was heavily stained yellow. I even bought some bleach to try to clean it, but it made no difference, suggesting it needs replacing rather than cleaning. Likewise, the black staining beneath the toilet rim was obvious without looking for it. I’m certainly not a ‘Four in a Bed’ type of guest who goes searching for faults, but these things were difficult to ignore. There are three internal doors, and both the bathroom and lounge doors don’t latch shut properly. The bathroom can at least be secured by locking it, but the lounge door also catches badly on the floor. The first time you open it, it suddenly sticks, and because you’re naturally walking forward as you open the door, it’s very easy to lurch into it. I actually remembered this happening last year too, so unfortunately it hasn’t been addressed. The bifold doors are a fantastic feature, but they really need some attention. The runners appear to need lubricating because they require a surprising amount of effort to open. The Old Boat House Stores even sells WD-40 for a couple of pounds! I could have bought some and sorted it myself, but after already finding myself doing a bit of cleaning, I decided to leave it. As a result, we probably didn’t open the doors nearly as often as we otherwise would have. Finally, the pricing. Last year we booked our 2026 stay while we were still here because July was almost fully booked. This year, however, the price for next year has increased by around 28%, yet as of 3 August 2026 almost all of June, July and August 2027 remains available. I suspect the significant price increase, coupled with some of the maintenance issues above, may be having an impact. That’s a real shame because we enjoy staying here and love supporting the local businesses, especially the Old Boat House Stores. Despite everything above, we genuinely enjoyed our second stay. We simply wish these issues hadn’t taken a little of the shine off what is otherwise a wonderful place to stay. We hope the owner takes this feedback in the constructive spirit it’s is intended, because with a little more attention to detail this property could be exceptional. We would love to be able to justify returning again.
An idyllic place to stay, stunnng sea views from the kitchen, the living rooom and the outside patio.
Very well equipped and the private parking is a real bonus. Our fifth time at the Old Beach Store. So fabulous - we just keep coming back.
Good to know
House Rules
Smoking
Not permitted
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
17:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1019259
Parking
Designated parking place
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Not accepted
Accessibility
Ground floor