Stargazy; a spacious double-fronted 19th-century, terrace cottage built in 1884 is truly a unique and beautiful one-off destination on a quiet residential street in the historic engineering town of Hayle. Stargazy, with its verdant garden, beautifully appointed log cabin and unparalleled garden pub, deserves its unique status. Beyond the warm and friendly cottage is a luxurious self-contained log cabin amid the beautiful terraced garden. Wend your way up past the serene Fish Pond, through multiple tranquil garden rooms and discover a unique surprise – “The Irish Pirate”, a traditional pub that came second in the national Shed Pub of the Year 2023, complete with bar, pool table, dartboard and memorabilia, for you and your guests to enjoy.
Built during Hayles' rapid growth as Cornwall's Industrial Engineering Centre, restored and renovated by the current owners in 2018, this stunning example of an early 19th-century foundry workers' cottage offers guests so much to enjoy: the perfect retreat for relaxing and getting away from the world. Sit in one of the many garden rooms to while away the hours, enjoy a chilled bottle of wine or alfresco dining, relax on the well-tended lawn surrounded by lush planting and enjoy the views across Hayle to the marram grass-covered Towans at Phillack, and as the sun dips at the end of the summer, look skywards and spot a V-shaped skein of geese flying overhead. Spend the evenings in “The Irish Pirate”, your very own private pub, have a game of pool or darts, watch sports on the TV or just enjoy a drink or two on the deck with your friends and family. You'll never want to leave!
Highlights
-Sleeps 6 in the main cottage over 3 bedrooms
-Romantic log cabin for 2 with en-suite shower room and kitchenette
-The Irish Pirate, a traditional pub with a bar, pool table, dartboard and Smart TV
-Open-plan living and dining room with multi-fuel burner and Smart TV
-Generous modern family bathroom
-Small but well-appointed kitchen
-WC and laundry on the ground floor
-Conservatory
-Free WiFi
-Dog-friendly
-Stair-gates in main cottage
-Terraced garden, beautifully planted with multiple garden rooms
-Fish pond
-On-street parking for guests' use at the front of the house and additional free parking on the green opposite.
-Walking distance to Hayle Towans, a three-mile stretch of coastal dunes which extends north-east from the estuary of the River Hayle to Gwithian beach
-All local amenities for a self-catering holiday nearby
The Cottage
Ground floor: comprises an open plan sitting / dining room with wooden floors and beams with door leading to second dining area, kitchen, utility room and conservatory. Central heating throughout.
Sitting area: large corner sofa for 8, wall-mounted Smart TV, multi-fuel log burner.
Dining area: unusual wood block dining table and chairs for 6.
Second dining area: table and chairs for 4. Cosy open space under the stairs for the dog!
Conservatory: window seat and small table for 2, 2-seater settee.
Kitchen: contemporary style with American-style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, gas double-oven and gas hob. Also includes a Ninja Woodfire, an all-in-one BBQ Grill, Smoker & Outdoor Air Fryer for use outside.
Utility room: WC, washing machine and tumble dryer.
First floor
Bedroom 1: double bed, 2 built-in wardrobes, bedside tables. Window to the front.
Bedroom 2: double bed, 2 built-in wardrobes, bedside tables. Window to the front.
Bedroom 3: full size bunk beds, wardrobe, bedside table. Window to the back.
Bathroom: walk in shower, WC and wash hand basin.
The Log Cabin
Located half-way up the back garden on the right hand side.
Main room: sleeping area with double bed, wardrobe. Kitchenette area with microwave oven, sink. Relaxing area with 2-seater settee, wall-mounted TV, small table and 2 chairs. Outside seating area for 2. Electric fire.
Shower room: walk in shower, WC and wash hand basin.
The Pub - The Irish Pirate
Bar, pool table, darts board, drop-down TV, electric fire, fridge, traditional banquette seating, pub tables and chairs. Books and board games. Outside decked area with bar stools and tables. NB: no water supply.
The Garden
Large garden at 270 foot/82 metres long. Door from the conservatory leads onto patio area with wicker settee and chairs. Gate leads to first of many terraces, garden rooms and the fish pond, all accessed via a path laid with paving stones and gravel. Half-way up is The Cabin on the right. Continuing up to the top, there is a lawned area where you will find The Irish Pirate, your very own traditional pub! With lush verdant tropical planting from top to bottom, the garden is gorgeous for both sun-seekers and shade-spotters. Lit with festoon lighting and fairy lights at night, it’s magical day and night!
