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one of the most Idyllic spots in Cadgwith, this cottage stands just
yards from the beach. A paved Patio for sitting out and watching all
the fishing and boating activity, or for just sunbathing and snoozing,
ends in a short flight of steps down to the beach itself. In the summer
the gentle splash of the waves is about the only noise you will hear.
In winter there is no better spot for being warm and cosy even when
the Atlantic waves lash the rocks outside. The house was originally
built as a capstan house for one of the many seine boat companies
in the village. The beams supporting the capstan remain. With the
disappearance of the pilchard industry at the turn of the century
the house became a fishing loft for the storage of pots and fishing
gear and the boats were then pulled up the beach by means of the new
petrol winch in the centre of the village.
We are not
sure of the date but a man arrived in the village from a wreck who
was deaf and dumb. No-one knew where he came from or what his name
was, so he was affectionately known as "Dummie" and lived
here upstairs using the loft as his fish loft together with the
other fishermen. His photo is on the wall by the fireplace which
was given to us by the lady who lived next door in Beach Cottage.
Lizzie Anne Jane. She was born there and lived there into her eighties
and her photo is also on the wall.
The entrance
to the flat was via a door and steps from the path, and of course
there was no water, electricity, or drainage at this time. We are
not sure when Dummie died but after that the fisherman used the
loft and the hand winch on the forecourt. Our father bought the
place in 1956 from an artist by the name of Donnington who made
the horse on the wall in the main bedroom. Our father converted
it in 1957 as you see it now.
The sea has
only been inside once in living memory in the storm of December
1989 when sea water reached the top of the stairs! It was a combination
of spring tide, easterly gale, ground sea, low pressure and a freak
wave which broke the door. Unfortunately we have been flooded twice
with the rain as well so it is not possible to provide a smart carpet.
We do hope to continue making improvements though, so please take
time to fill in the questionnaire you will be given during your
stay.
Ground Floor: Large beamed lounge/dining area with
colour TV and stereo system. DVD and video player. Telephone:-Calls are free, but International and Premium rate calls are blocked, Broadband wireless or ethernet cable. The security code is written on the
back of the router. Kitchen:
well equipped with electric cooker, washing machine, drier, dishwasher
and fridge/freezer. First floor: Four bedrooms: one double
overlooking the sea, one twin, two single. Bathroom: with
WC, bath and washbasin. Heating: night storage heaters throughout.
Log burning stove in the lounge. . Parking: can often be
found in the cove. A ticket is provided for the main car park 300
yards away. Pets: one small pet only. Special note:
there is a public right of way across the patio and steps to the
beach but this is not often used. There is a low beam in the main
living room. People over 5'8" may need to duck.
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