Double/sitting room and bunk twin
Internal shower, bath outside, kitchen/diner
Entirely off-grid, heated by two solid fuel log burners
Large garden
Parking for two cars max

NB unless you are familiar with the terrain you must arrive before dark. This is even more important in wet and muddy conditions.

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Built by the Government as a wartime coastal observation station between 1914-1918, the house stands alone in a commanding position at the head of Great Cudden Point. The view, overlooking the whole of Mount’s Bay with views of St Michael’s Mount, the Lizard and Land’s End Peninsulas, must be one of the best in the country.

Charges 2025 - weeks are normally Thursday to Thursday.

Cottage/House		Sleeps		Cleaning (opt.)		4 Jan-6th Feb	6 -13 Feb	14th-21st Feb	21st Feb - 27 Mar	IMS	24th Apr -1st May	1-22 May	23-30 May	30 May- 5 Jun	5 Jun-10 Jul	10 Jul -28 Aug	28 Aug- 4 Sep	IMS	2nd-23rd Oct	23rd-30th Oct	30th Oct-13th Nov	13th Nov -21st Dec
1 Coastguards		6		27		392	504	760	559	-	739	739	1374	1051	1228	2131	1184	-	674	988	446	371
2 & 3 Coastguards		6		27		311	373	573	446	-	645	645	1091	832	972	1693	941	-	565	785	355	296
4 - 6 Coastguards		4		26		234	286	461	341	-	473	473	823	623	729	1276	709	-	432	603	271	226
7 Coastguards		4		26		235	287	462	342	-	477	477	826	624	730	1278	710	-	448	604	272	227
Top Flat		8		30		930	899	949	1070	-	1252	1252	1558	1253	1407	2462	1368	-	789	1141	884	884
Middle Flat		10		30		1169	1130	1192	1345	-	1574	1574	1996	1575	1769	3097	1720	-	1065	1435	1112	1112
Garden Flat		8		30		1070	1032	1091	1230	-	1440	1440	1826	1440	1617	2832	1573	-	973	1313	1017	1017
The Lodge		7		27		311	373	573	446	-	613	613	1071	861	948	1661	923	-	582	784	355	296
The Workshop		2+1		24		389	389	495	394	-	592	592	753	562	559	952	636	-	422	528	369	369
Cliff Cottage		12		33		928	928	1068	947	-	1355	1355	2444	1784	2082	3610	2006	-	1241	1674	756	899
Sea View House		12		33		928	928	1068	947	-	1355	1355	2444	1784	2082	3610	2006	-	1241	1674	756	899
Willy's Cottage		6		27		445	622	894	742	-	1006	1006	1713	1237	1444	2529	1404	-	869	1173	617	422
The Haven		14+2		45		1043	1043	1279	1063	-	1610	1610	2742	2060	2405	4049	2249	-	1392	1878	848	992
Trenalls Cottage		4+1		26		230	279	503	334	-	524	524	846	634	740	1251	695	-	480	591	315	222
The Granary		6		27		231	281	505	335	-	433	433	851	644	752	1257	698	-	513	695	294	294
Tare's Cottage		5		26		256	312	606	371	-	615	615	944	713	858	1395	774	-	489	743	337	337
Andiggy		5		27		231	281	505	335	-	496	496	851	644	752	1257	698	599	513	594	294	294
The Look Out		4		25		236	281	505	335	-	540	540	851	680	773	1257	698	599	440	594	267	267
Maister's Cottage		4+1		25		235	287	514	342	-	508	508	867	661	772	1281	712	610	449	606	272	227
Vida's Cottage		4		25		212	259	465	309	-	487	487	784	598	698	1161	644	552	406	598	247	206
Trewartha		8				POA	POA	POA	POA	-	POA	POA	POA	POA	2325	2811	2006		POA	POA	POA	POA

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).

LOOK OUT HOUSE

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

Check in is currently 4pm and departure 9.30am. This may be flexible so ask the office. Depending on your ETA, the front door will be left unlocked for your arrival, the keys hanging up on the staircase newel inside.  Depending on the conditions, you will need to arrange for help with your luggage on arrival and departure as it is not always possible to reach the house unless you have a four wheel drive car. N.B. if you are new to The Look Out House, you must arrive with time to spare before sunset

Can I arrive late at night?

No, not unless you have been before and know the ropes. We won’t be able to assist you after 4.30pm and won’t be able to tow you if you get stuck until the following day

Where do I park my car?

Depending on the ground conditions and the type of car you have, parking is safer in the public car park (5-10 minutes walk across the fields) until you know the lie of the land. In good weather you can park close to the house, closing any gates you find closed as there are sheep involved!

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 check your garden on departure and always be aware of your pet’s whereabouts, especially if near farm animals

What is access like for limited mobility?

Sadly, because of the steep stairs up to the bedroom, not very easy

How much should I budget for extras?

Gas for hot water, cooking and the fridge is included in the basic rent but about £15 for two bags of logs and kindling if used

Can I pay for my logs and any coal 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?

Good 4G

Is there wifi?

Not in the house, but available in a room near the office

Is there a place to charge my car?

Being off grid, this is not possible

Will satnav help find the Look Out House?

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 house heated?

Please refer to the overview

Are candles permitted?

Sadly not any more. Recent changes to fire regulations have banned any type of candle in holiday accommodation

Are the woodburning stoves easy to control and can we use coal?

Yes, they are easy and efficient with tips in the arrival handbook. Use only our logs or other properly seasoned logs of the right size and empty the grate of ash when cold. 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?

This is not possible being off grid.

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, there is insufficient electricity and none of the houses has one, by popular request