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The Lookout - Sennen Cove

Penzance, Cornwall
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Apartment
Waterside Views
Towels included
Quirky
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Stylish apartment in an incredible cliffside location
  • Luxury touches make this perfect for a romantic retreat
  • Amazing sea views from the living room, bedroom, and bath

Overview
Property code: OC-P00653

The Lookout - Sennen is a romantic apartment for two, set high on the hillside in the iconic Sennen Heights building, with stunning views overlooking Sennen Cove and the long sandy beach of Whitesands Bay. Note that The Lookout is not for the faint-hearted as in order to reach this fabulous pad and enjoy the view you will need to climb around 80 granite steps up the coastal path. The splendid bedroom is what makes this a real romantic love nest with a superking bed and freestanding roll-top bath which sits right in the window – perfect for enjoying the breathtaking sea views or incredible sunsets whilst sipping a glass of fizz. And if you tire of the fantastic sea views, you can practice your star-gazing with a Celestron Short Reflector Telescope which automatically locates the wonders of the universe with its motorised system and on-board computer.

Sennen Cove is a playground for surfers, beach lovers and walkers of the South West Coast Path. There are local shops, cafes, restaurants and a pub, and it is located in an area of Cornwall steeped in mining history with old engine houses dotted across the landscape. Land's End, the most westerly point in Britain, is just around the corner and from here you can take in awesome views from the First and Last Point or walk around the clifftop and have your photo taken by the famous signpost.

GROUND FLOOR
Lounge/Diner/Kitchen: Smart TV, ceramic hob, electric oven, fridge, washing machine
Bedroom 1: Super king bed (6’), bedside units, chest of drawers, roll top bath
Shower room: Double-head rainfall shower, basin, w.c., heated towel rail

GARDEN & PARKING: No garden but the coast path is right outside the door with lots of areas to enjoy the fresh air and spectacular sea views. Public parking available at the foot of the steps.

Changeover Day: Friday - arrival 4:00pm - departure 10:00am
Power and Heat: Modern electric heating.
Bedding and Linen: Bed linen and towels provided (please bring your own beach towels)
Pets Welcome: Maximum 1 pet - £30 per week
Beach: 100yds Restaurant: 500yds 

NOTES: No smoking. Due to its location on the hillside, please note that this property is not suitable for people with mobility issues, children or babies. Wifi available. Mobile phone reception varies.

  • 1 bedroom – super-king-size
  • 1 bathroom with shower and WC, plus roll-top bath in bedroom
  • Ceramic hob, electric oven, fridge, washing machine
  • Smart TV
  • Beach towels not provided
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • On-street parking
  • Beach 100 metres, pub and shop 0.5 miles
  • Please note that due to its location, this property is not suitable for children, babies, or people with mobility issues
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Victoria Vine

This property is personally managed by Victoria.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 11 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jackie 29th March 2025

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Lovely place to stay. Lots of walks and playing on the beaches with the dog.

Reviewed by Richard 22nd March 2025

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Had a fabulous stay at the Lookout, incredible views, very comfortable accommodation. The steps were a bit tough, especially with the luggage, but a good work out. Will definately be returning.

Reviewed by Henry 21st September 2024

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If you are a mountain goat, then this is the flat for you not a Cottage a flat ,the stairs up to the flat and quite frankly terrible very steep and not pleasant to climb, we did leave a day early as we had had enough , we both love Sennen but the flat took all the joy out of the holiday.

Reviewed by Karen 17th September 2024

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Reviewed by William 6th September 2024

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"The Lookout" at Sennen Cove has a number of desirable features. It is located very close to the harbour and beach (even if the 76 steps up to it can be demanding), and also to the coast path. It has fantastic views of the sea from three large windows. The flat has a contemporary, coastal feel and is light and airy. The extra-large bed is comfortabRead morele. The bathroom has an excellent shower, and the one-person bath in the bedroom is a lovely addition, especially given the view from it. There is plenty of hot water and good water pressure throughout the flat. The kitchen includes a full-size cooker and oven, 'fridge, and microwave, and while there isn't much preparation space, it will probably work well enough for most. There is also a washing machine (which we didn't use). Sadly, the flat isn't particularly well looked after. The cleaning in particular was poor in places. While the obvious things were clean enough (sink, bath, shower, etc.), we were bothered by the following: (1) We had to clean dusty cobwebs and spiders off the walls and ceilings in the bedroom. It was clear that no one had done this for weeks. (2) There were what looked like animal hairs on the bed cover when we arrived. (3) There was a dirty single mattress underneath the bed, as well as a mattress protector and sheet. (4) The floor throughout the flat had not been mopped for some time and was sticky. (5) There was black mold on all the window frames. It looked like someone had possibly run a cloth over some of it, but little more than that. We found that a substantial amount came off with just a cursory wipe, suggesting that no one had made any real effort to clean them in a long time. Some of the walls around the windows also needed to have mold removed and to be repainted. (6) The blinds were dirty and needed washing or replacing. (7) The windows were dirty and needed to be cleaned on the inside and the outside. (8) The 'fridge was so noisy that it could be heard in the bedroom with the door closed. Given that it only just about managed to keep items cold when on its coldest setting (and that in cool-ish weather), it presumably needed repair. Our milk went off after two days of being in there, strangely. (9) The sliding bedroom door only opened about three quarters of the way because of how it had been hung. (10) The windows, which are one the flat's main attractions, open inwards, but couldn't be opened more than a few inches because of the blinds. (11) The telescope didn't work, despite following he instructions; my best guess is that a power cable was missing. We drew this to Original Cottages' attention the day after we arrived using the e-mail address specified for support during stays, but heard nothing back. If the issues above were addressed, we would be happy to recommend this flat without reservation and probably to book it again ourselves. Hide

Reviewed by Darrell 29th June 2024

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The apartment itself was really comfortable and amazing views , it wouldnt put me off going back

Reviewed by Veronica 27th May 2024

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This apartment is only suitable for the fit and able. It is halfway down a cliff with 78 steps ( some very steep) to the top road (Marias Lane) and 80 steps down to the harbour front where there is some non- designated residents parking. This make unloading and loading of the car really difficult. In saying this, the views from the apartment are exRead moreceptional and make the trek up and down more worthwhile. The rooms are spacious and the bed is huge and very comfortable. The shower was also very good and there was plenty of hot water. We would have preferred a proper table and chairs to the bar and stools but maybe thats an age thing! The WiFi is excellent but the TV is BT only so there is no Freeview and it is blocked for linking any personal accounts eg Sky Go. It is also quite slow and cumbersome to use. Hide

Reviewed by Jessica 19th April 2024

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The great thing is the view. Property comfortable but the view makes it fantastic!

Reviewed by Sarah 3rd November 2023

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Reviewed by Marieke 21st October 2023

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Reviewed by Jon 14th September 2023

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Amazing place with fabulous views - Clean, spacious, comfortable and well equipped. We loved our stay in The Lookout and would re-book at a drop of a hat.

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