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Anvil House, The Old Forge, a property with a garden, is located in Saint Erth, 26 km from Minack Theatre, 35 km from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre, as well as 45 km from Newquay Train Station. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 8.9 km from St Michael's Mount. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The spacious holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. With an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area, this holiday home offers ample opportunities to chill out. Tate St Ives is 9 km from the holiday home, while The Lizard and Kynance Cove is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 24 km from Anvil House, The Old Forge.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Saint Erth
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  • Radek
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Charming cottage, very clean, peaceful location. Short drive from see. Caroline very helpful. Working fireplace.
  • Hassan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really comfortable, well equipped and authentic house We loved staying at Anvil House Darren and Caroline were very friendly and helpful. Also the location was great to access all the popular tourist destinations. The kids specifically liked it ...
  • G
    Gaye
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent cottage for a family holiday. Close to amazing beaches.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Caroline

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score

Caroline
Anvil House, The Old Forge, also known as The Old Smithey is situated in the most delightful Cornish village of St Erth just outside bustling St Ives. Constructed in the 1600,s as a typically beautiful Kernow granite cottage, wet lay slate roofing, boasts 2 inglenook fireplaces with wood burning stoves one each in the dining room and the comfy snug. A large family bathroom with shower and bath, fully fitted kitchen, sun porch at the back leading to a sunny courtyard & alfresco dining area. Parking for 1 car at the property with plenty of safe street parking opposite. Anvil has been sympathetically and lovingly restored in recent years to an exceptionally high standard. This 3 double bedroom stylish and comfortable self catering accommodation (2 bedrooms with small ensuite shower rooms) situated just 1 mile from miles of golden sandy beaches of Hayle, 3 miles from beautiful Carbis Bay renowned for its Caribbean feel beach ,6 miles from the very popular town of St Ives, Penzance, Falmouth, Helston & the City of Truro are all within a few miles, all served well by a local bus service with the train station situated in the village just 1 mile from Anvil .
Anvil House set in the picturesque village of St Erth offers attractive comfortable spacious accommodation well situated for sightseeing , water sports , coastal and countryside walking, beach days, plenty of public houses and restaurants for good food and drinks. There are plenty of fantastic places to visit such as the beautiful scenic Godrevy Lighthouse where you can also see large groups of seals at various times of the year, with, not arguably the best surf to be found in Cornwall. There is St Michael's Mount at Marazion, well worth a visit ,Views from Trencrom are spectacular as also Lands End, with the Isles of Scilly in the distance. Stunning Porthcurno beach, right next to the famous Minnack Theatre & the fabulous Falmouth Maritime Museum. Not to be missed is a trip on the St Ives line train ride passing beautiful Carbis Bay into the town of St Ives to take in the stunning coastal sea views. Country Skittles nearby is a brilliant family bowling/eating time to be enjoyed by all ages.Heartlands,Pool & Paradise park, Hayle nearby for rainy days. St Agnes, vibrant village & surf popular beach is not far away. Rick Stein,Doc Martin land Padstow is just 35 min drive away.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Anvil House, The Old Forge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Good free WiFi 38 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 18:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 1 and older are allowed)

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Anvil House, The Old Forge

  • Anvil House, The Old Forge has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Anvil House, The Old Forge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Anvil House, The Old Forge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Anvil House, The Old Forge can accommodate the following group size:

      • 6 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Anvil House, The Old Forge is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Anvil House, The Old Forge is 400 yards from the centre of Saint Erth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.