FAQs

Is the property suitable for couples, young families, families with teens, multi-generational families or people with limited mobility?
- Yes! It's an ideal choice for diverse group needs and dynamics with a flexible bed configuration. Sleeps 6 in 3 kings or a combination of kings and singles. Travel cot, high chair and bed guard available for little people.
Is there private parking?
- Yes! Parking for 3 cars including 1 same level parking space outside the front door.
What time is check-in and check-out?
- Check in at 2pm, check out at 10am.
Are there restaurants or pubs nearby?
- Yes! Several within a mile in each direction: The Polgooth Inn; The Hewas Inn at Hewas Water/Sticker; The Crown at St Ewe. Plus Trevithick and Trays Farm Shop & Cafe at London Apprentice and The cafe and Farm Shop at The Lost Gardens of Heligan, both within 2 miles in either direction. Several pubs and cafes in Pentewan 3 miles away. Plus several fine dining and gastropubs at Mevagissey and Charlestown within 4 or 5 miles.
What is the nearest town or village?
- Polgooth; Sticker; St Ewe; London Apprentice; Pentewan; Mevagissey; Charlestown - all within 1 to 5 miles.
Can I hire bikes or watersports equipment nearby?
- Yes! Bikes at Pentewan Cycle Trail, The Camel Trail and Cardingham Woods
- Stand Up Paddle Boards, Sea Kayaks and sail boats at Pentewan Sands and Portpean.
How far is The Milking Parlour Cornwall from the nearest beach?
- There are several options within a few miles:
  - Pentewan Sands - 3 miles/10 mins. A wide sandy bay with watersports hire: SUPs, Sea Kayaks & sailboats. Campsite's facilities include soft play, restaurant, indoor swimming pool with small water slide. Pub in the village. Dog friendly Oct to Easter
  - Polstreath at Mevagissey- 3.5 miles/10 mins. Access via around 200 steps down to the beach. It's worth it! Dog friendly year-round.
  - Porthpean - 5 miles/15 mins. A small sheltered sandy cove with watersports hire: SUPs, sea kayaks and sailboats. Rock pooling when tide is out. Dog friendly year-round
  - Carlyon Bay - 6 miles/15 mins. A huge wide sandy bay. Several beach cafes and shops on the beach. Dog friendly year-round
  - Charlestown - 5 miles / 15 mins. Several pop up cafes and bars around the harbour, ice cream and artisan shops. Pebbly beach. Dog restrictions appply.
  - Porthluney - 6 miles / 14 mins. Stunning backdrop in front of Caerhays Castle. Beach bar and cafe. Car park on beach. Dog friendly year round
  - Gorran Haven and Little Perhaver - 6 miles/14 mins. Pretty harbour village with sandy bays which merge at low tide. Great fish n chips! Dog friendly year-round.
  - Vault Beach - 6 miles/14 mins. Naturist section at far end of beach. National Trust parking - honesty box. Dog friendly year-round
  - Hemmick 6.5 miles / 15 mins. A family favourite. Breathe in! Narrow road down to the beach but park at Dodman, National Trust car park a quarter of a mile up the hill. It's quiet, sandy with coves around the rocks so private and sheltered. Direct access to and from the SW coastal path. Dog friendly year-round
  - East and West Portholland - 7.5 miles / 20 mins. At low tide the beaches merge to form a wide sandy shore. Dog friendly year-round
  - Par Beach - 10 miles / 25 mins. A huge wide sandy bay with lots of sand dunes. Mobile coffee shop in the large car park. Pick up excellent fish n chips to eat on the beach at sunset from Val's Plaice in the villag. Delicious! Dog friendly year-round.
  - Pendower and Carne - 12 miles / 25 mins. Together they make up a 1 mile long sandy beach. National Trust parking. Dog friendly year-round

See 'Cornwall's Best beach guide' on the bookshelf in the barn for more information about access and parking, including a selection of the best beaches all around the county's North and South coasts.