Maister’s & Vida’s Cottages

Maister’s is a typical Cornish cottage of the 18th/19th century, two up, two down with a lean-to extension at the back. It is semi-detached with Vida’s Cottage and sleeps five.
Vida’s is semi-detached with Maister’s Cottage, it was rebuilt in the 1960s in a modern style which sleeps four.

    Overview

    Maister’s
    Double and triple bedrooms, kitchen/diner, sitting room, bathroom on ground floor with bath, additional loo beside the double upstairs
    Heated by wall-mounted electric convector heaters, open fire and portable electric appliances
    Parking for one car, sunny garden, sea views from upstairs
    Seven minutes walk to the beach

    Vida’s
    Double and small twin upstairs
    Shower only
    Heated by night storage, portable appliances and open fire
    Large sitting room/diner, kitchen
    Parking for one car, sunny garden, sea views from upstairs
    Seven minutes walk to the beach

    Map & Directions


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    History

    The layout and proportions of Maister’s Cottage are typical of Cornish cottages of the late 18th early 19th Century. It is named after Maister Richards, factor to Lord Falmouth, who lived here before he died aged 93, in 1904. His portrait by L.W.F. Behrens, circa 1905 depicts him looking somewhat surly in a bowler hat sitting in the sunny front garden.
    Attached to Maister’s Cottage, Vida’s was rebuilt on the site of ‘Aunt Fanny’s Cottage’ in a very contrasting style during the 1960s by Bert Body for his London born wife Davida. It enjoys a very sunny aspect with sea views from the first floor and fine sunsets.
    N.B. Having been built so recently, Vida’s is of a different flavour to the other houses at Porth-en-Alls, feeling relatively modern and very much ‘of the period’ of the 1960s.

    Charges
    Charges 2024 - weeks are normally Thursday to Thursday.
    Cottage/HouseSleepsCleaning (opt.)4th January - 8th February9th - 16th February16th - 22nd February (6 nights)22nd February - 21st MarchIMS18th April - 2nd May2nd - 23rd May24th - 31st May31st May - 6th June (6 nights)6th June - 11th July11th July - 29th AugustIMS
    1 Coastguards627384745494548-7257251347103012042089
    2 & 3 Coastguards627305562366437-63363310708169531660
    4 - 6 Coastguards426229452280334-4644648076117141251
    7 Coastguards426230453281335-4684688106127161253
    Top Flat8309129308811049-12288601527122813792414
    Middle Flat10301146116911081319-154410821957154417343036
    Garden Flat8301049107010121206-14129891790141215862776
    The Lodge727305562366437-60160110508449301629
    The Workshop2+124381485381386-581581738551548933
    Cliff Cottage12339101047910928-132913292396174920423539
    Sea View House12339101047910928-132913292396-174920423539
    Willy's Cottage627436876610727-9879871679121314162479
    The Haven14+2451023125410231042-157915792688202023573970
    Trenalls Cottage4+126225493274327-5145148296227261226
    The Granary627226495275328-4254258346317371232
    Tare's Cottage526251594306364-6036039256998411368
    Andiggy527226495275328-4874878346317371232
    The Look Out4252314952753285305308346677581232
    Maister's Cottage4+1252305042813354994998506487571256
    Vida's Cottage4252084562543034784787695866841138

    Charging and Extras

    The standard rent at Porth-en-alls Prussia Cove is lower than comparable places to stay. However, you should be aware of what is included and not included in this.

    Unlike most other places, electricity, oil, logs, gas, bath and bed linen are extras. This keeps the rent down so you only pay for what you actually use while saving wasted power and unnecessary/unneeded laundry.

    We read your electricity meter the day you arrive, record this on a brown envelope provided and you read it again and settle up on departure according to consumption (multiplying the difference by the unit price and leaving payment in the brown envelope with a cheque or cash or by bank transfer).

    Oil, where central heating applies, is also metered in this way. Logs and kindling paid per bag used and use of laundry facilities (where shared with other cottages) per cycle used.

    Similarly, unless you bring your own, bathroom and bed linen/beds made up, is ordered in advance on your booking form. Dogs, cots, high chairs are extras, as is cleaning at the end (optional).

    FAQs
    Maister’s Cottage

    MAISTER’S COTTAGE

    What time is check in and where do I pick up the keys?

    Check in is currently 4pm (go straight to the cottage) and departure 9.30am. This may be flexible so ask the office. The front door will be left unlocked for your arrival, the keys hanging up inside 

    Can I arrive late at night?

    Yes, any time after 4pm. We will leave the door unlocked, but you need to know where you are going and how to get there especially if you are a first time visitor.

    Where do I park my car?

    There is room for one car beside the cottage

    Can I bring a pet?

    Yes, but dogs and cats must be declared in advance and paid for and dogs must be kept off all furniture. You should bring a blanket/bed for them and a dog bowl and be very considerate to your neighbours. Please double-check your garden on departure and always be aware of your pet’s whereabouts

    What is access like for limited mobility?

    The bathroom is on the ground floor but there are steps up to the bedrooms, so other cottages might be a better choice

    How much should I budget for extras?

    £20-45 depending on the time of year as this includes cooking, hot water, light and heating. £15 for two bags of logs and kindling if used

    Can I pay for my electricity and other fuel by BACS on departure?

    We would prefer this to be settled by cash or cheque and left in the envelope provided before you leave but as long as you settle it on or soon after departure, BACS is OK. Bank details are on the brown envelope, please add the booking code as a ref. After adding your calculations, please leave the envelope on the table, don’t take it with you

    What is the phone signal like?

    OK

    Is there wifi?

    Not in the cottage but available in a room very nearby

    Is there a place to charge my car?

    Only Trewartha has a dedicated charge point so far. We are working on this. 

    Will satnav help find Maister’s Cottage?

    Probably not much if using only the postcode as most of the houses have the same one. Try ‘What Three Words’ and the printed map

    What are the bedding arrangements?

    Unless you bring your own duvet, pillow cases (two per person) and bottom sheet, you must order these from us or you will have to sleep on a mattress protector under a thin bedspread -which is not allowed!

    How is the cottage heated?

    Please refer to the overview

    Are candles permitted?

    Yes, but only in proper candlesticks. Tealights are not permitted. The responsible person in your party must make sure that candles are safely placed and extinguished at bed time. We trust you to be extremely careful and acquaint yourself with the location of extinguishers

    Can we light an open fire?

    Yes, but you must make sure the guard is in place when the room is not occupied. Use only our logs or other properly seasoned logs. Don’t stoke up before leaving the building. Again, we trust you to be extremely careful and acquaint yourself with the location of extinguishers 

    How far is the nearest pub/restaurant?

    The Falmouth Packet (1.5 miles, 20 mins on foot) is more of a restaurant than a pub these days but it is still fine to go there for a drink only. The food is good and so is the beer

    How far is the nearest good surfing?

    Prah Sands, but it depends on the weather. Kenneggy can be very good when conditions are right. Conditions on the North coast (30 minutes away) are usually the opposite to the South coast

    Are picnic blankets provided?

    No and please don’t be tempted to use the bedspreads nor cushions outside

    Is there a microwave?

    Not as standard but we have one or two if required. Ask in advance

    Is it OK to smoke?

    No, I’m afraid not inside. If you smoke outside, please pick up and dispose of your butts as we don’t have time to do this for you

    Is there a TV?

    No, none of the houses has one, by popular request

    Vida’s Cottage

    VIDA’S COTTAGE

     What time is check in and where do I pick up the keys?

    Check in is currently 4pm (go straight to the cottage) and departure 9.30am. This may be flexible so ask the office. The front door will be left unlocked for your arrival, the key hanging up inside 

    Can I arrive late at night?

    Yes, any time after 4pm. We will leave the door unlocked, but you need to know where you are going and how to get there especially if you are a first time visitor.  

    Where do I park my car?

    There is room for one car beside the cottage

    Can I bring a pet?

    Yes, but dogs and cats must be declared in advance and paid for and dogs must be kept off all furniture. You should bring a blanket/bed for them and a dog bowl and be very considerate to your neighbours. Please double-check your garden on departure and always be aware of your pet’s whereabouts

    What is access like for limited mobility?

    The loo and shower are on the first floor as are both bedrooms, so other cottages might be a better choice

    How much should I budget for extras?

    £20-45 depending on the time of year as this includes cooking, hot water, light and heating. £15 for two bags of logs and kindling if used

    Can I pay for my electricity and other fuel by BACS on departure?

    We would prefer this to be settled by cash or cheque and left in the envelope provided before you leave but as long as you settle it on or soon after departure, BACS is OK. Bank details are on the brown envelope, please add the booking code as a ref. After adding your calculations, please leave the envelope on the table, don’t take it with you

    What is the phone signal like?

    OK

    Is there wifi?

    Not in the cottage but available in a room very nearby

    Is there a place to charge my car?

    Only Trewartha has a dedicated charge point so far. We are working on this. 

    Will satnav help find Vida’s Cottage?

    Probably not much if using only the postcode as most of the houses have the same one. Try ‘What Three Words’ and the printed map

    What are the bedding arrangements?

    Unless you bring your own duvet, pillow cases (two per person) and bottom sheet, you must order these from us or you will have to sleep on a mattress protector under a thin bedspread -which is not allowed!

    How is the cottage heated?

    Please refer to the overview

    Are candles permitted?

    Yes, but only in proper candlesticks. Tealights are not permitted. The responsible person in your party must make sure that candles are safely placed and extinguished at bed time. We trust you to be extremely careful and acquaint yourself with the location of extinguishers

    Can we light an open fire?

    Yes, but you must make sure the guard is in place when the room is not occupied. Use only our logs or other properly seasoned logs. Don’t stoke up before leaving the building. Again, we trust you to be extremely careful and acquaint yourself with the location of extinguishers 

    How far is the nearest pub/restaurant?

    The Falmouth Packet (1.5 miles, 20 mins on foot) is more of a restaurant than a pub these days but it is still fine to go there for a drink only. The food is good and so is the beer

    How far is the nearest good surfing?

    Prah Sands, but it depends on the weather. Kenneggy can be very good when conditions are right. Conditions on the North coast (30 minutes away) are usually the opposite to the South coast

    Are picnic blankets provided?

    No and please don’t be tempted to use the bedspreads nor cushions outside

    Is there a microwave?

    Not as standard but we have one or two if required. Ask in advance

    Is it OK to smoke?

    No, I’m afraid not inside. If you smoke outside, please pick up and dispose of your butts as we don’t have time to do this for you

    Is there a TV?

    No, none of the houses has one, by popular request

    Floorplans

    Between April and September the adjoining field to the south is used for a limited amount of camping. It is a quiet site and rather an asset as a vastly extended area for children to play with other children.