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. 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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