Dating back to 1760 and reputedly the oldest and most photographed cottage in the village, this tastefully renovated Cornish hideaway has an interesting history. Owned in the 18th century by the famous Plymouth Gin Company as housing for their drovers, the kitchen is converted from the linhay, formally used to stable the donkeys.  None of that rustic hardship remains and now Rose Cottage epitomises sophistication and comfort, without detracting from its heritage.  Spacious yet cosy reception rooms with woodburner stoves and exposed beams welcome you on entering the cottage. The rear decking, above and behind the cottage provides a great area for al fresco dining or relaxing whilst soaking up the sun.  Downderry has an excellent local shop, lively pub as well as a good caf? and restaurant and the beach is only a short walk away.  This is a great base for a stress free holiday in any season and the whole of the scenic south coast as well as the many other attractions of Cornwall are readily accessible by car and you can enjoy a scenic drive on the way.

Previous guests' comments: Superb Cottage, had a lovely time, best yet.  Can't wait to come back.  The Mathews family Berks .  Fantastic cottage, really well equipped and beautifully furnished.  Lovely village and good pub.  Thank you. Sue and Graham Brookbanks.   

Accommodation
 Front door into lovely dining room with table to seat 8, quarry tiled floor and window seat overlooking the front decking. Woodburning stove with large flat screen TV over fireplace. Sunny, spacious lounge with two sofas and two armchairs, and another woodburner, set into the original
chimney breast and flanked by display cupboards.  The very well equipped kitchen has a 6-burner range, butler sink, dishwasher and microwave.  Adjacent utility area with a washing machine, tumble dryer and pulley maid for drying.  Downstairs cloakroom/shower room with shower cubicle and WC.  A corridor from the kitchen passes through a food preparation area and a door opens into the master double bedroom with 5ft  double bed,  plus childbed, plenty of wardrobe and drawer space and an en-suite wet room with large walk in shower, hand basin and WC. Door from bedroom opens onto front decking with table and chairs, ideal for that first early morning coffee.  Stairs from the
dining room up to the first floor. Bedroom 1 with 4ft  6in double bed, window seat  and en-suite shower room with shower cubicle, hand basin and WC. Bedroom 2, with a 4ft 6in bed, wardrobe and window seat. Family bathroom between the bedrooms, with a bath (shower over) hand basin and WC.

Outside: Gate from road to small garden area in front of cottage with decking area outside ground floor double bedroom. Steps at side of house lead up to large decked area equipped with table and chairs with wonderful views over the rooftops to the sea and surrounding coastline. 
 
Included: Bed linen, towels (no beach   towels) stair gate, central heating (oil)  and electricity.
Pets one well-mannered pet welcome, (downstairs only).  Pet charge £25.00 per week.
Parking in pub (Inn on the Shore) car park for two cars approx. 150 yards down the road.
No smoking.
Telephone incoming and outgoing 999 calls only, mobile reception poor.
Beach Downderry beach 2 minutes walk. Seaton beach half a mile. Other south coast beaches are easily accessible by car.
Shop, Post Office, pub, cafe and restaurant,  all in Downderry. Looe, with more facilities, 5 miles. 
Property: Self-Catering Holiday Cottage

Please note: The stairs are without a handrail, so young children should be supervised and use of the stair gate is recommended.