• Knocker Cottage

    A beautiful 19th century miners cottage in the heart of Cornwall

Welcome to Knocker Cottage

Knocker cottage is a traditional, lovingly restored, dog friendly, stone built, terraced 19th century miners cottage in the lovely little village of Penponds.

Experience the charm of our beautiful, traditional Cornish miner’s cottage, dating back to the 19th century. Nestled in a lovely railway village, this quirky cottage boasts delightful old features, including a narrow staircase and low doorways that add to its unique character.

The cottage offers one double bedroom and two small double bedrooms, perfect for cosy stays. There is one bathroom, located downstairs, which comprises a toilet, basin, and shower. On-street parking is typical of many Cornish towns and villages, so visitors may need to do a short walk from their car to the cottage.

The village itself features a lovely old church and a woodland walk with a river at the edge of the village, perfect for dog walkers.

Situated just a 10-minute drive from some of the best beaches in the southwest, and only 20 minutes to the artistic haven of St. Ives. You’ll be close to Falmouth, Porthleven, St. Michael’s Mount, Mousehole, St. Agnes, Gwithian, and many other stunning beaches and beautiful spots in Cornwall.


Testimonials

See what people are saying about Knocker Cottage!


"Thank you so much for allowing us to stay at your beautiful cottage. You really have thought of everything to make the stay comfortable. We will definitely back next year for sure."

- Tamsin, October 2024

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"Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us. Making us feel so welcome! We could not have picked a better home for our wedding."

- Aline, September 2024

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"Very clean. Cosy. Quirky, charming and beautifully furnished!"

- Lucy, September 2024

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"Thank you for the cosy and comfortable stay in your cottage. It contained all the essentials required to ensure that our stay was hassle free. The location is ideal as we ventured out to the local areas. Carbis Bay, Hayle beach, Tintagel, Eden Project, St Michaels Mount and Lands End are all recommended places to visit.

- Billie, August 2024

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"What an incredible find! Sarah and John were both amazing hosts and made us feel right at home with no question too silly! Beautiful cottage and we loved watching the trains go by! So accessible to everything we wanted to visit and such a clean and warm place to stay! We will definitely return!"

- Henrietta, August 2024

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"We stayed at Knocker Cottage for the best of our holidays in Cornwall and we loved it. We admired all the details you put into the cottage, explored the countryside and felt cosy and at home right from the beginning."

- Hena, July 2024

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"Beautiful authentic atmospheric cottage. Comfortable cozy living room and dining room. Centrally located for all kinds of trips in Cornwall."

- Marjon, July 2024

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"Lovely cottage and garden, location ideal for surrounding beaches. Beds were very comfortable and the cottage was very clean and well equipped. Lovely walk close by to take the dog."

- Deborah, June 2024

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"Great little cottage which was clearly renovated with care recently. Nice touches like sockets with USB. We were only there for a short stay, but would happily use as a base for a longer trip in the future."

- Phil, June 2024

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"A beautifully restored small cottage kitted out with everything anyone could possibly need."

- Paul, June 2024

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"The cottage was nicely decorated, spotlessly clean. It had all amenities, with very nice personal touches. The host was very responsive and helpful. Close to all main attractions in Southern Cornwall."

- Rodolfo, April 2024

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"Cute cosy warm and well dressed. Lovely cottage and great communication."

- Simon, April 2024

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"Knocker Cottage had a lovely home from home feel. Tastefully decorated, and it had everything we needed for our family holiday. Comfortable, warm and cosy. It is set in a great location, only a short drive from towns and fantastic local beaches."

- Sara, February 2024

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"Knocker Cottage is a charming property and was ideal for our visit to Cornwall."

- Danny, August 2023

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"Knocker cottage has been renovated with love and detail. Very nicely done and well-equipped with everything you need."

- Kim, August 2023

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"The cottage was very cute with a really homely feel. Lots of character and little finishing touches."

- Gemma, August 2023

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"Knocker cottage is an absolute gem - charming, super clean, very tastefully decorated and overall very welcoming and cosy. We really enjoyed our stay there."

- Sebastian, July 2023

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"Great stay, amazing host. Will definitely visit again!"

- Karan, July 2023

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"Charming cottage very well equipped and comfy especially the lovely beds. Lovely sunny courtyard garden with bbq and seating. Had excellent communication with Sarah. Cottage is located in a lovely village."

- Julie, June 2023

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"This cottage was so quaint. Loved all the beautiful decor. Beds were comfy and Sarah was very responsive to our questions."

- James, May 2023

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"Knocker cottage is a gem of a place. The attention to detail was amazing and the hosts had done everything to make it so comfortable and cosy and welcoming."

- Nicky, May 2023

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"Sarah was an excellent host. Great communication and very helpful. The house is a beautiful Cornish cottage, extremely well presented, well equipped with loads of unique and quirky features."

- Stuart, April 2023

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Lounge

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Cosy, traditional lounge with exposed granite walls, fireplace with real effect electric wood burner, leather sofa and two leather chairs with one footstool. Also smart TV with Netflix, iPlayer and ITV Player along with all the standard Freeview channels.


Dining Room

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Large dining room with a farmhouse table to sit 6 people. Original Cornish Range, window seat and other lovely features.


Kitchen

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Quaint, fully equipped kitchen overlooking private back garden. Farmhouse style cooker, dish washer, washing machine, fridge freezer and microwave.


Bathroom

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Ocean themed shower room with basin, toilet and electric shower.


Bedroom 1

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Comfortable double bed with two bedside tables, open wardrobe and two bedside sockets with USB charging. This beautiful room has an exposed granite wall and original floor boards.


Bedroom 2

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Small double bed with a bedside table and socket with USB charging ports. Lovely exposed granite wall and original floorboards.


Bedroom 3

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Small double bed with two bedside tables, chair and sockets with USB charging ports. Hanging rail and sloped ceiling with Velux window.


Garden

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Safe and secure pretty Cornish pebbled garden, with Cornish plants. Includes BBQ and plenty of seating with lighting.


Why Knocker Cottage?

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Why Knocker Cottage?

A Cornish knocker is a type of mythical creature from Cornish folklore. He is said to be a small, mischievous creature that lives in mines and tunnels, and is known for knocking on the mine walls and making other noises. Some people believe that the knocker is a warning of impending danger in the mine, while others see him as a harmless prankster!


Amenities

Secure Garden

Dog Friendly

Fast Internet (80Mbps)

Smart TV

Electric Shower

Electric Heating

Hair Dryer

Iron

Washing Machine

Towels

Oven, grill & hob

Dish Washer

Clothes Line

Cutlery, plates, cups etc

Toaster

Fridge Freezer

Microwave

Slow Cooker

Bed Linen

BBQ

10 Minutes to Beaches

Knocker Cottage

Knocker Cottage

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