Only a stone's throw from the sea, Minstel Cottage is a delightful chocolate box style thatched cottage in the heart of Coverack village overlooking Coverack bay and is regarded by many as one of the prettiest cottages in the village. Superb sea views overlooking the bay can be seen from every living room and all bedrooms.The cottage sleeps 6 and a cot. Sorry, no pets or smoking in the cottage allowed. All guests receive a complimentary welcome pack including tea, coffee, milk and essential holiday items such as Cornish clotted cream, strawberry jam and scones! To read what our guests think about staying in Minstrel Cottage, please keep scrolling down this page.

Panoramic views of Coverack Bay and Beach can be seen from the Lounge and Kitchen windows at Minstrel Cottage.

Minstrel Cottage is believed to date back to the early 1700's and is packed with charm and character, retaing many of its original features including its small casement windows, beamed ceilings and two magnificent inglenook fireplaces. It really is quintessentially charming.

The cottage has been refurbished to a high standard and is available for rental throughout the year. Features include two Inglenook fireplaces, Aga cooker, panoramic sea views from every window. A solid oak stable front door, enables guests to take full advantage of the beautiful sea view and close beach proximity, which is literally just a stone's throw away. Decor is stylish and tasteful and fabrics are taken from the Laura Ashley range.

The Lounge/Dining Room at Minstrel Cottage with open Inglenook fireplace.

The Lounge/Dining Room, features widescreen TV with Video and DVD. Digibox gives 30 TV channels. Hifi system. A large farmhouse table with six chairs and several items of matching distressed hard wood furniture.Two, two seater sofas and arm chair in sand coloured Chenille style fabric. Pewter style coffee and occassional tables, all centred around rug and the open inglenook open fireplace. This property has been styled and furbished to the very highest of standards to combine modern comforts in traditional surroundings.

View of the Dining area at Minstrel Cottage.

The fully equipped kitchen at Minstrel Cottage, features an inglenook fireplace housing a large farmhouse style all electric Rangemaster range cooker. There are ample cupboards, drawers and real granite worksurfaces. The kitchen also features a fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and microwave (with in built oven and grill).

View of kitchen looking towards the Aga (now replaced with Rangemaster) and Ingelnook fireplace.

View from the kitchen window at Minstrel Cottage.

Bedroom 1 = Master bedroom with double bed. Low-level casement window with window seat with views overlooking the bay. Pedestal basin.

Fantastic sea views from all the Bedrooms at Minstrel Cottage. Window seats in every room allow you to sit and take in the vista.

Bedroom 2 = Single bed. Low-level casement window, again with seat and superb sea views.

Bedroom 3 = Double bed. Windows and views as above.

One of the double bedrooms at Minstrel Cottage. All four bedrooms are tastefully coordinated and have different colour schemes.

Bedroom 4 = Single bed. Windows and views as above.

Minstrel cottage has a combined toilet and shower room upstairs.

Street parking is to the front of Minstrel Cottage.

Side view of Minstrel Cottage.

For furher information, please contact Mrs Alison McGregor on 07867 551137 or e-mail alison@lizardholidaycottages.co.uk

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK FOR MINSTREL COTTAGE

The customer feedback below is taken from the Visitor Books left in Minstrel Cottage for our guests to sign in. The feedback shown below is exactly as it appears in the Visitor Books and is not changed in any way.

The Hart Family from Southampton. Staying in Minstrel Cottage 2nd - 9th April 2006.

Our 5th visit to Coverack. Thank you for making it our best and for all the lovely touches. The cottage is amazing what more can we say...... (Chloe age 11). Thank you for letting us stay in Minstrel Cottage (Sophie age 6). Thank you for the cosy fire and scones (Poppy age 5). Mummy (21!) We have had a wonderful week with Coverack working it's special magic once more! Minstrel is a special place to stay. Would love to stay again soon!

Pete & Laura from Bath. Staying in Minstrel Cottage 9th - 16th April 2006.

Our second lovely week in Minstrel Cottage. The coastal walk from the Lizard to Coverack was wet but magnificent. Hope to be back next year.

Nigel, Elaine and Joella from Shropshire. Staying in Minstrel Cottage 16th - 23rd April 2006.

Absolutely wonderful cottage - absolutely wonderful holiday. Special items left for our arrival were very much appreciated. You really know how to impress your guests. Thoroughly recommend the beach at Coverack - full of interesting things for the children to do (rock pooling - caught lots of crabs for instance). Good food and welcome at the Top House in Lizard-worth a visit. Will be back.

The Strange family. Staying at Minstrel Cottage 29th May - 4th June 2006.

What a lovely holiday-great weather-lovely homely cottage-very relaxing-Coverack a wonderful place.

We have had a wonderful week at Minstrel Cottage and all the thoughtful touches make it so special to stay here-the toys, video & DVD's, the fairy dress & pirates, the bedguard, children's plates and cutlery, teddy bears - thank you so much! The Aga has been indispensable for drying towels and wetsuits so quickly they are dry again to use later the same day. Tom has said it has been his best holiday ever!

The Barham Family from Somerset. Staying in Minstrel Cottage 29th July - 5th August 2007.

Thank you so much for a fantastic holiday. After so much miserable weather we have had a glorious week. We arrived in the sun and it didn't stop shining. Coverack was just as we remembered it from a few years ago but staying in Minstrel Cottage made this stay even better. The views from the cottage are stunning. Pasties from Elizabeth's are fantastic, really worth a try. I think that's enough from me except, I don't want to go home!!! Thank you for everything.

The Jenkins Family from Blundellsands, Liverpool. Staying in Minstrel Cottage 5th - 19th August 2007.

This has been a very special holiday in the singularly picturesque village of Coverack. We have been fortunate to stay in Minstrel, an idyllic cottage, which is, without doubt, the best we have stayed in on our many visits to Cornwall. The weather has been extremely good for the major part of our time here, which has been an added bonus. Thank you so much for the hard work and attention to detail which has really made this a memorable holiday. We hope to be back very soon.

Lucy & Gary Ballands. Staying at Minstrel Cottage 26th November 2007.

After four long weeks of searching the internet for the "perfect, rural, romantic, cosy retreat" I found it!!! A birthday surprise - which we will repeat again and again. We feel fortunate to have found each other - then to find "Minstrel Cottage" is just unbelievable! (re-named B'day Cottage). Fantastic weather - soft beds - sea views with a cuppa - hard 2 beat. Fire was great - cliff walks wonderful but culinary skills on the Aga was the best X.

Miss Burton (13) and Fmaily. Staying at Minstrel Cottage 10th - 17th August 2008.

I am so grateful for my mum and dad bring me, my brother and sister to this magnificent cottage. I loved my room and it had a really nice view. I was so excited when when my mum told me we would be coming to this exact cottage next year. The cottage is so warm and cosy. We brought loads of towles and stuff but then realised we didn't need them because there were, as you know loads on the beds. We all liked the little gifts around the home. Thanks we hope to return :)

Sally & Andy Spicer. Staying at Minstrel Cottage 7th - 14th September 2008.

We have thoroughly enjoyed our week at Minstrel Cottage and have lots of lovely memories to savour of what has been our honeymoon. We have spent lots of lazy mornings enjoying the views from the window seats with a cup of tea and lots of cosy evenings in front of the fire after a day's walking. Thank you so much for a truely special holiday.

Mal & Alison Andrews. Staying at Minstrel Cottage 14th - 21st September 2008.

We have had a fantasic week staying at Minstrel Cottage. What a wonderful base of operations for exploring the wonderful Cornish coast, in particular the spectacular scenery and wonderful beach at Kynance Cove. We also particularly enjoyed the superb food at The BayHotel!

Rebecca & Tim. Staying at Minstrel Cottage 14th - 21st September 2008.

Super cottage, we loved the views. Totally recommend the Bay Hotel, the food is fantastic.

The Hopkins Family from New Zealand (!!) and London. Staying at Minstrel Cottage 28th September - 3rd October 2008.

Absolutely adorable very liveable cottage. Had a lovely week visiting the sea, the locals were very welcoming and The Paris and Bay Hotel had superb food. Paula mastered the Aga and I cooked beautiful bread frequently. Would love to return some time in the future.

Mr & Mrs Palmer. Staying at Minstrel Cottage 4th - 12th October 2008.

A super week. Minstrel Cottage and Coverack delightful. We ate well at The Paris Hotel.

Norma & Mike. Staying at Minstrel Cottage 12th - 17th October 2008.

Excellent cottage with superb attetion to details that make a break so much more pleasenter. We even saw dolphins playing in the bay on our second evening, how's that for organisation? Thanks again for a great week.

The Richards Family from Derby. Staying at Minstrel Cottage 26th October - 2nd November 2008.

We have had a lovely week apart from the rain. Another lovely week, thanks. Looking forward to our New year break in Little Ship.

The Staniforth's. Staying at Minstrel Cottage 15th - 22nd February 2009.

Another fabulous week - Not long enough! Warm & sunny after the snow 10 days ago, clifftop walk, beach combing, sketching, trip to St. Ives - Ben Nicholson's exhibition great, Hendersons Fish & Chips Helston, Anne's pasties, Roskilly's ream teas and snug evenings by the fire. Couldn't be better.

The Paton-Smith's. Short stay staying at Minstrel Cottage 29th February 2009.

I have had the best few days in a long time and the cottage is fantastic and I felt very at home and relaxed here (just what the doctor ordered!). Great views to wake up to & great walks. The people of Coverack are wonderful, very friendly and were a pleasure to meet especially Olive yates and Harold ther fisherman. All in all fabulous.

Claire & Steve. Staying at Minstrel Cottage 26th April - 3rd May 2009.

We love coming to Coverack and this cottage is amazing. It's so good to curl up with the fire! Lovely holiday and will be coming again!!

The Strange Family from Cambridgeshire & Somerset. Staying at Minstrel Cottage. 24th May - 31st May 2009.

Another wonderfully relaxing week at Minstrel Cottage. Spent most of the week in Coverack & great day at Kynance Cove. Went to The Maritime Museum in Falmouth on the only wet day which was v. good. Thanks for a lovely cottage - waking up to the sound & smell of the sea everyday is the best thing of all!

Mr & Mrs Fleck from Hampshire. Staying at Minstrel Cottage. 21st - 26th June 2009.

Lovely area, great views and walks. Thank you for your cosy, comfortable accomodation & the welcome cream tea. Highly recommend dinner at The Bay Hotel, excellent food and service.

Helen, Alexander, Henry and Cecily from Cambridge and Betty from Wales. Staying at Minstrel Cottage 5th - 12th July 2009.

A beautiful way to spend a week. Wonderfully comfortable cottage and fantastic location. Good food at The Paris Hotel & pretty much everything we needed here in Coverack. Lots of time on the beach and lots of fun. Alex (13) wrote....I enjoyed my time in Coverack hugely. Me and my brother spent hours playing cricket on the beach and swimming in the sea which was'nt that cold. My bedroom (3rd on the right) was nice and cosy like the cottage itself. The people are very nice and The Wave is an excellent internet cafe (we recommend the chicken and bacon mayo). Many thanks to David for being such a nice handy man! Thanks for a great holiday! Cecily (7) wrote....Thank you for a cosy bed. I really enjoyed the lovely books and the nice DVD's. Henry (9) wrote....What a great beach and a great time. Coverack also has good shops.

The Aitken/Maier family from Basel in Switzerland. Staying at Minstrel Cottage 12th - 19th July 2009.

The hoped ideal set-up has indeed proved ideal, with both Grannies staying in Little Ship and everyone finding activities (and inactivity) to suit them in the area. The weather has been a mixed bag, which has meant we've enjoyed the beach on day and the Coverack DVD in front of the fire the next!

The Burns/Jones/Gilbert family from Northamptonshire. Staying at Minstrel Cottage 19th - 26th July 2009.

Beautiful cottage and location. Very relaxing! Fishing in the harbour, snorkelling in the bay, walking the coast path, exploring the village and even seeing dolphins at Lowland Point - perfect! A perfect setting for a perfect family holiday.

The Bradbury family. Staying at Minstrel Cottage 26th July - 2nd August 2009.

Lovely cottage and location. Coverack is a delightful village and we look forward to a return visit. Thank you.

The Jenkins family. Staying at Minstrel Cottage 2nd - 17th August 2009.

An enjoyable fortnight with only a few days of poor weather. Recommendations include Trenance Chocolate factory, Mullion Meadows (which includes family friendly coffe shop); The Five Pilchards Inn, Porthallow for light lunches; The Helzephron Inn - good food & location; South Cafe, Manaccan and Paris Hotel here.

The Allfree family and Gus. Staying at Minstrel Cottage 16th - 23rd August 2009.

Thank you for making our stay at Minstrel Cottage such a pleasent experience & I am sure that you had something to do with the good weather. We hope we will be able to come again but for now our thanks to your handyman Dave. Our stay was GREAT. Best wishes to you and your family.

Mike & Lowena. Satying at Minstrel Cottage 6th - 13th September 2009.

First stay at Minstrel Cottage, but as always its a real home from home and we're sorry only to be here for one week! Tell David we saw two Kingfishers at Hayle. We'll be back....

Mike, Michelle, Ben, Wendy and Jocelyn (20 months). Staying at Minstrel Cottage 13th - 20th September 2009.

Best holiday cottage we have ever stayed in! Very relaxing, had a wonderful week, wish we could all stay longer!

The Beverley & Pugh family. Staying at Minstrel Cottage 20th - 27th September 2009.

Our first stay in Minstrel Cottage and Miranda's first holiday! The cottage is simply lovely, everything we needed & a perfect location. The weather has been great for us all week which has meant George has been in and out of the sea. Porthbeer Cove, Kynance Cove and Porthcurno (simply breathtaking!).Gweek Seal Sanctuary well worth a visit as well as Roskilly's ice cream farm. The Bay Hotel was a nice escape for Mum & Dad while the grandparents babysat & The Paris Hotel was good for a meal out for all. Don't want to go home now but hope to be back!

Cheryl & Jason. Staying at Minstrel Cottage 27th September - 4th October 2009.

Stunning cottage. Ideal location for discovering the local area. Loved waking up to the views from our bedroom and the sound of the waves crashing against the rocks. Very cosy at night, lovely open fire, very romantic. Worth every bump of my head on the low door frames ha ha! Will definately be returning. Thanks very much.

Mr & Mrs Partridge. Staying at Minstrel Cottage 10th - 17th October 2009.

Thank you so much, we have thoroughly enjoyed our all-too-short week! Our stay was very nostalgic as we knew the area from 50 years ago - and Coverack is as lovely as ever. We will remember it all on our return to Cape Town.

Carole & Giles. Staying at Minstrel Cottage Coverack 24th October 2009.

After a long illness Minstrel was the place to recoup. The cottage was so cosy and comfortable and the weather for the past two weeks has been a real bonus. The sun  shone every day. In the evening a log fire was much enjoyed. Coverack has more places to eat this time, the food has been to a good standard so has kept cooking to a minimum. Giles has enjoyed Elizabeth's pasties, fruit pies and choc cake. These along with 4 hour coastal walks he has been in heaven. Thank you for an enjoyable holiday. We will be back.

Mandy,Steve & Jesse. Staying at Minstrel Cottage 28th March - 4th April 2010.

We have holiday'd in Cornwall for the past 13 years and this is the best cottage that we have stayed in - All the personal touches really count - The welcome cream teas, dressing gowns, arrival pack (prior to arriving), welcome card and "ice cubes". The cottage is a delight and location stunning and we hope to come back (and also look at your other cottages) real soon. Thank you for such a great stay!

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