The Workshop
The Workshop was built in 1912 to make the doors, floors and windows for Porth-en-Alls House

Sleeps two in a double bed with an additional sofabed by prior arrangement
Bathroom with bath only
Heated by a woodburner and electric night storage heaters
No outside sitting space but two minutes from the beach
Parking for one car max

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Purpose built as the workshop for George Howe, a fine cabinet maker from Essex, to make the fixtures and fittings of Porth-en-Alls House. His Triumph patent morticing machine is still in there. There is no garden, but Coule’s Cove is only 100 yards away and The South West Coast Path is on the doorstep
Cottage/House | Sleeps | Cleaning (opt.) | 4th January - 8th February | 9th - 16th February | 16th - 22nd February (6 nights) | 22nd February - 21st March | IMS | 18th April - 2nd May | 2nd - 23rd May | 24th - 31st May | 31st May - 6th June (6 nights) | 6th June - 11th July | 11th July - 29th August | IMS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 Coastguards | 6 | 27 | 384 | 745 | 494 | 548 | - | 725 | 725 | 1347 | 1030 | 1204 | 2089 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 & 3 Coastguards | 6 | 27 | 305 | 562 | 366 | 437 | - | 633 | 633 | 1070 | 816 | 953 | 1660 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 - 6 Coastguards | 4 | 26 | 229 | 452 | 280 | 334 | - | 464 | 464 | 807 | 611 | 714 | 1251 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7 Coastguards | 4 | 26 | 230 | 453 | 281 | 335 | - | 468 | 468 | 810 | 612 | 716 | 1253 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Top Flat | 8 | 30 | 912 | 930 | 881 | 1049 | - | 1228 | 860 | 1527 | 1228 | 1379 | 2414 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Middle Flat | 10 | 30 | 1146 | 1169 | 1108 | 1319 | - | 1544 | 1082 | 1957 | 1544 | 1734 | 3036 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Garden Flat | 8 | 30 | 1049 | 1070 | 1012 | 1206 | - | 1412 | 989 | 1790 | 1412 | 1586 | 2776 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Lodge | 7 | 27 | 305 | 562 | 366 | 437 | - | 601 | 601 | 1050 | 844 | 930 | 1629 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Workshop | 2+1 | 24 | 381 | 485 | 381 | 386 | - | 581 | 581 | 738 | 551 | 548 | 933 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cliff Cottage | 12 | 33 | 910 | 1047 | 910 | 928 | - | 1329 | 1329 | 2396 | 1749 | 2042 | 3539 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sea View House | 12 | 33 | 910 | 1047 | 910 | 928 | - | 1329 | 1329 | 2396 | - | 1749 | 2042 | 3539 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Willy's Cottage | 6 | 27 | 436 | 876 | 610 | 727 | - | 987 | 987 | 1679 | 1213 | 1416 | 2479 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Haven | 14+2 | 45 | 1023 | 1254 | 1023 | 1042 | - | 1579 | 1579 | 2688 | 2020 | 2357 | 3970 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trenalls Cottage | 4+1 | 26 | 225 | 493 | 274 | 327 | - | 514 | 514 | 829 | 622 | 726 | 1226 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Granary | 6 | 27 | 226 | 495 | 275 | 328 | - | 425 | 425 | 834 | 631 | 737 | 1232 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tare's Cottage | 5 | 26 | 251 | 594 | 306 | 364 | - | 603 | 603 | 925 | 699 | 841 | 1368 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Andiggy | 5 | 27 | 226 | 495 | 275 | 328 | - | 487 | 487 | 834 | 631 | 737 | 1232 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Look Out | 4 | 25 | 231 | 495 | 275 | 328 | 530 | 530 | 834 | 667 | 758 | 1232 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maister's Cottage | 4+1 | 25 | 230 | 504 | 281 | 335 | 499 | 499 | 850 | 648 | 757 | 1256 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vida's Cottage | 4 | 25 | 208 | 456 | 254 | 303 | 478 | 478 | 769 | 586 | 684 | 1138 |
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).
THE WORKSHOP
What time is check in and where do I pick up the keys?
Check in is currently 4pm (go straight to the Workshop) and departure 9.30am. This may be flexible so ask the office. The 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 as it can be difficult to find after dark if you are a first time visitor
Where do I park my car?
In the circus beside the Lodge, the curved building opposite
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 always be aware of your pet’s whereabouts
What is access like for limited mobility?
Good after the two steps down to the door
How much should I budget for extras?
£20-45 per week 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?
Good 4G
Is there wifi?
Not in the Workshop but available in a room near the office
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 the Workshop?
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 is the access drive like?
If you go slowly you should be fine. For heavily laden low chassis cars it might be advisable for passengers to disembark until luggage is unloaded. Be prepared to reverse as there are very few passing places
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 Workshop 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 very careful and acquaint yourself with the location of extinguishers
How does the wood burning stove work?
There are instructions beside it with tips
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
