Title: Sunday Times "UK Best Coastal Holiday Cottages" 10 Secs Walk from Sandy Beaches - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sunday Times "UK Best Coastal Holiday Cottages" 10 Secs Walk from Sandy Beaches Family-friendly vacation home in Torpoint ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34410000/34403900/34403836/bf7c3f64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34410000/34403900/34403836/a42eab29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34410000/34403900/34403836/b0a2c657.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34410000/34403900/34403836/cd3185ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34410000/34403900/34403836/c7217b0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Blue Monkey is a luxurious seaside retreat where you can unwind in style. Seconds from the sea, this spacious grade II listed property features a beautiful garden and offers 2 paddle boards and 2 kayaks for guests to enjoy. With inviting interiors that blend contemporary chic and traditional charm, it's an idyllic haven for families. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sunday Times "UK Best Coastal Holiday Cottages" 10 Secs Walk from Sandy Beaches Recently renovated and quoted by The Sunday Times as “One of the UK’s Best Coastal Cottages” with over 250, 5\* Trip Adviser, Trust Pilot and online reviews, Blue Monkey is a hidden gem, seconds from the sea, not to be missed. IG @bluemonkeycornwall01 The AA awarded Blue Monkey their most prestigious 5\* Gold Award for Self-Catering Accommodation. Trust Pilot 5\* & Trip Advisor rated Blue Monkey ‘Excellent’ with over 250 5\* reviews Alistair Sawday's 'Top Coastal Rental Properties' Tatler Magazine confirmed in the ‘Tatler on Sea edition”… Get the Most from the Coast! For best price book direct. Luxurious Blue Monkey sleeping 10 is available from £799 for 3 nights. Seconds from the sea it is a spacious baby friendly holiday home with 2 paddle boards and 2 kayaks FREE for our guests to use. This grade II listed property with garden is a luxurious home away from home, located in the heart of Cawsand, 4 minutes from Polhawn Fort. Low Season: Book 3 nights, get 4th FREE (subject to availability). Inviting interiors have just the right mix of contemporary seaside chic & traditional features - a true family heaven, a pebbles throw from the beach. The moment you step out of your car, you hear the waves & smell the sea. Midway between two of the loveliest fishing villages of south Cornwall – Kingsand & Cawsand are as one – is a handsome well-proportioned Georgian house a street back from the sea, a tardis of a holiday home. The villages alone have 3 family friendly sandy beaches in a sheltered bay, the more adventurous may prefer Whitsand Bay, ideal for surfing. All generations will love it - brilliant set up for 2 families + Please let Annabel know if you are booking for a wedding during May or June as we can be flexible regarding arrival day. Managed by bluemonkeycornwall.com ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 4 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the bay ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Paddleboard - Snow sports gear - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94840000/94833700/94833644/cb185019.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sandpiper - Beach-side House with Terrace Hot Tub and Stunning Views Portwrinkle - Ocean view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=94833644&PinnedHotelID=94833644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70870000/70863700/70863697/763110cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful 4 Bed house with large garden near the sea Kingsand - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.33224%2C-4.20088&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JpkBHjXfYzQmIMIG_PG-r9ZAbSU=) Cawsand, ENG #### What's nearby - Mount Edgcumbe Country Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km - Cawsand Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Kingsand Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Polhawn Fort - 4 min drive - 2.8 km #### Getting around - Liskeard Menheniot Station - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Canteen at Maker Heights - ‬18 min walk - ‪Fort Inn - ‬4 min drive - ‪VOT - ‬28 min drive - ‪The Artillery Arms - ‬24 min drive - ‪Edgcumbe Arms - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sunday Times "UK Best Coastal Holiday Cottages" 10 Secs Walk from Sandy Beaches pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total). ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Sunday Times "UK Best Coastal Holiday Cottages" 10 Secs Walk from Sandy Beaches? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sunday Times "UK Best Coastal Holiday Cottages" 10 Secs Walk from Sandy Beaches? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sunday Times "UK Best Coastal Holiday Cottages" 10 Secs Walk from Sandy Beaches located? > This family-friendly Torpoint vacation home is located near the beach, steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, and Cawsand Beach. Kingsand Bay Beach and Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question