Overview of The Courtyard

The Courtyard is a contemporary four-bedroom holiday home in the centre of Kingsand, one of the two historic fishing villages that sit side by side on Cornwall's Rame Peninsula. With Kingsand Beach only a couple of minutes away on foot, it is particularly appealing to families who want the sea, coast path, cafés and village pubs to become part of everyday holiday life. View more large cottages in Kingsand here.

Sleeping up to eight guests, the house accommodates a maximum of six adults and two children. Its layout includes a flexible ground-floor king-size bedroom and three bedrooms upstairs, including a bunk room designed particularly well for younger guests.

Downstairs, the main living accommodation has an easy, sociable layout. The sitting area looks towards the rear courtyard, while the adjoining kitchen diner keeps cooking, eating and relaxing closely connected. A private paved courtyard gives the group its own outdoor space for summer meals and barbecues, with comfortable garden furniture and secure enclosure for a dog.

The location is the strongest reason to choose The Courtyard. Kingsand and neighbouring Cawsand offer several small beaches, pubs, cafés and places to eat within walking distance, while the South West Coast Path heads towards Penlee Point and Rame Head. Whitsand Bay, Mount Edgcumbe and Plymouth provide easy options for days further afield.

For families searching for large cottages close to a beach, The Courtyard offers an unusually convenient combination of village life, coastal walking and easy access to the water.

The Courtyard at a Glance

Who is The Courtyard Best For?

The Courtyard is particularly well suited to families because its sleeping capacity of eight is designed around a maximum of six adults and two children.

The ground-floor zip-and-link bedroom can remain as a 5ft king-size bed or be separated into two 2ft 6in singles when requested in advance. Upstairs, a king-size bedroom and double bedroom provide comfortable rooms for adults, while the bunk room is a natural choice for two children.

Two families sharing could therefore use the king and double rooms for parents, with the flexible room and bunk bedroom arranged around the children's ages.

The ground-floor bedroom also gives a multi-generational family another useful option, although guests should be aware that there are two steps into the entrance and the staircase to the upper floor is open tread.

Why is The Courtyard a Great Large Holiday Home?

• Only around two minutes' walk from Kingsand Beach
• Sleeps eight across four bedrooms
• Flexible ground-floor king-size bedroom can be arranged as twins
• Private enclosed courtyard for outdoor meals and relaxing
• Charcoal barbecue provided
• Pubs, cafés and village shops within walking distance
• South West Coast Path accessible from Kingsand and Cawsand
• Excellent base for Rame Head, Whitsand Bay and Mount Edgcumbe

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people does The Courtyard sleep?

The Courtyard sleeps up to eight guests, with a maximum occupancy of six adults and two children.

How many bedrooms does The Courtyard have?

There are four bedrooms: a ground-floor zip-and-link king, an upstairs king-size bedroom, a double bedroom and a bunk bedroom.

How close is The Courtyard to the beach?

Kingsand Beach is approximately a two-minute walk from the property.

Are dogs allowed at The Courtyard?

One small to medium-sized dog is welcome. A second dog may be considered depending on its size and the number of guests staying.

Does The Courtyard have parking?

Guests can stop briefly outside to unload. Longer-term parking is available at the nearby public car park in Kingsand.

Is there outdoor space?

Yes. The house has a private enclosed paved courtyard with garden furniture and a charcoal barbecue.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms at The Courtyard

The Courtyard sleeps eight across four bedrooms, with one bedroom on the ground floor and three upstairs. The overall occupancy is limited to six adults and two children because the fourth bedroom contains bunk beds.

The ground-floor bedroom is particularly flexible, with a 5ft zip-and-link bed that can be left as a king or separated into two smaller singles when requested before arrival.

Group Accommodation Layout

Bedroom 1 is on the ground floor and offers the most flexible sleeping arrangement. The zip-and-link bed is normally set up as a 5ft king but can be divided into two 2ft 6in singles when requested in advance.

Bedroom 2 is upstairs and has a king-size bed.

Bedroom 3 provides a standard double bed.

Bedroom 4 is a compact bunk room with distinctive porthole-style windows and is designed for children.

How does the layout work for a group of 8?

For two families, the upstairs king and double bedrooms can accommodate parents, while the ground-floor flexible room and bunk bedroom give several options for children.

A multi-generational family could allocate the ground-floor bedroom to grandparents or another couple, although the house should not be treated as fully accessible because the entrance involves two steps.

The maximum of six adults and two children is important when planning the group, as the bunk bedroom forms the children's sleeping space.

Bathroom Layout

There are two bathrooms.

On the ground floor, a shower room has a large shower enclosure with rain shower and handheld attachment, WC and Belfast-style basin. The washer dryer and additional storage are also incorporated into this room.

Upstairs, the family bathroom has a bath with shower over, twin basins, WC and heated towel rail.

Facilities & Information at The Courtyard

The Courtyard has an open-plan ground floor designed around sociable family living. The sitting area has comfortable seating and a Smart TV, with views towards the private courtyard at the rear.

The kitchen diner sits alongside the main living area and includes an electric oven, ceramic hob, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine. A distinctive double Belfast sink adds character to the contemporary kitchen.

Laundry facilities are incorporated into the ground-floor shower room, where a washer dryer makes longer family stays and beach holidays easier to manage.

The private rear courtyard is a particularly useful feature in such a central village location. It is paved and furnished for outdoor relaxation, with a charcoal barbecue for summer meals. The courtyard is securely enclosed and can also be reached independently through the side passage, making it useful after a beach trip or when returning with a dog.

Facilities

Category	Facilities
Kitchen	Electric oven, ceramic hob, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher, Nespresso machine
Living Area	Comfortable seating and Smart TV
Laundry	Washer dryer
Outdoor Space	Private enclosed paved courtyard
Outdoor Dining	Garden furniture
Barbecue	Charcoal barbecue
Heating	Electric central heating
Connectivity	WiFi

Important Information

Information	Details
Maximum Occupancy	8
Maximum Adults	6
Preferred Changeover	Saturday
Check In	4pm
Check Out	10am
Dogs	1 small to medium dog
Second Dog	May be considered by prior arrangement
Flexible Bed	Ground-floor king can be separated into 2 x 2ft 6in singles
Parking	Public car park in Kingsand
Loading	Brief unloading outside the property
Heating	Electric central heating
Short Breaks	Available
Small Party Discount	Available during selected periods

Location & Things to Do Near The Courtyard

The Courtyard places guests right in the centre of Kingsand, so much of a holiday can be enjoyed without getting back into the car. Kingsand Beach is only around two minutes away, while neighbouring Cawsand is reached easily on foot through the narrow village streets. Between them, the twin villages offer several small sand and shingle beaches, cafés, pubs and places to eat overlooking Plymouth Sound.

The sea is central to life here. Sheltered Cawsand Bay is popular for swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding, while rock pools and small beaches make the area particularly enjoyable for families. During the main season, a passenger ferry runs between Cawsand and Plymouth's Barbican, creating an unusual opportunity to enjoy a city day out without driving.

Walkers have some of the Rame Peninsula's best scenery on the doorstep. The South West Coast Path runs through Kingsand and Cawsand before heading around Penlee Point towards Rame Head. A circular route through the villages and Penlee Point is around 3.6 miles, while more demanding walkers can continue around the exposed headland towards Whitsand Bay.

Whitsand Bay offers several miles of dramatic coastline and sandy beaches beneath high cliffs, with surfing another option for active groups.

In the opposite direction, Mount Edgcumbe Country Park spreads across more than 800 acres of parkland, gardens and woodland overlooking Plymouth Sound. Walking and cycling routes pass through the estate, while the historic house, formal gardens and coastal views make it easy to spend most of a day there.

This combination of beaches, coastal walking, watersports, village food and easy ferry trips gives The Courtyard an excellent location for a varied family holiday on the Cornish coast.

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