Ramblers Rest

Ramblers Rest is a 1-bedroom cottage in St Just village, sleeping 2 with 1 bathroom. Dogs are welcome, which sets it apart from many cottages in the far west. The property has a garden, parking, and a washing machine. Wifi is included.

St Just is the westernmost town in mainland England, set on a plateau above the dramatic Atlantic cliffs. The town square is the centre of the community, flanked by pubs, a bakery, and independent shops. The St Just Feast Day in late October fills the square with music, a tradition continuing from the mining era. The surrounding land is part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site - the former Botallack Mine and its engine houses cling to the cliffs 1.2 miles north, and the Levant Mine (National Trust) is a similar distance along the coast path.

Priests Cove, a small working harbour below Cape Cornwall, is 1.1 miles from the cottage. Cape Cornwall itself is the only cape in England - unlike headlands, it splits the Atlantic currents - marked by a former mine chimney on the clifftop. Gwynver Beach is 3.1 miles south, and Sennen Cove is 4.1 miles - both popular surf beaches with lifeguard cover in season.

This cottage suits walkers, surfers travelling with dogs, and couples who want direct coast path access from a working Cornish town rather than a tourist village. It is less good for families needing more than one bedroom, and Truthwall Lane is a rural location that requires a car for anything beyond the village.

Priests Cove is accessible at most tides and sits directly below the cape headland.

Changeover is Friday.