The Winch House

The Winch House occupies a wonderful position at Church Cove, set at the top of the steep slipway with far-reaching views across the cove and out to sea. Originally the winch house serving the former Lizard lifeboat station below, the building has been imaginatively converted while retaining plenty of character, with exposed stonework and original materials incorporated throughout. Today, its reverse-level layout makes the most of the setting, with a large panoramic window spanning the first-floor living space and looking straight across the water towards the horizon.

Step outside and you're immediately immersed in this beautiful corner of the Lizard Peninsula. Local fishing boats still use the slipway below, while the South West Coast Path passes through Church Cove, offering spectacular walks along the cliffs in either direction. Lizard village is within walking distance, with pubs, cafés, shops and places to eat, while Lizard Point, Housel Bay, Kynance Cove and Cadgwith can all be explored nearby.

The two bedrooms are on the ground floor, where exposed stone walls and tiled floors reflect the character of the original building. The main bedroom has a 5' king-size bed and a floor-to-ceiling window looking out towards the sea, together with bedside tables and lamps, a chest of drawers and wardrobe.

The second bedroom is furnished with twin single beds, a bedside table, wall lights, chest of drawers and built-in hanging space.

Also on the ground floor is the family bathroom, with a bath and shower over, toilet and vanity handbasin with mirror. A washing machine and tumble dryer are also provided.

A polished wooden staircase leads to the spacious open-plan living area on the first floor, where exposed stone walls and a pine-panelled ceiling continue the character of the building. The standout feature is the large panoramic window overlooking Church Cove and the sea beyond, with window seats providing the perfect place to sit and watch the changing view, whatever the weather.

The sitting area is comfortably furnished with a sofa and armchairs positioned to make the most of the outlook, together with a 43" TV with Freesat and streaming capability, DVD player and Bluetooth speaker with CD player.

At the other end of the room is the dining area, with a pine table and chairs, alongside the well-equipped kitchen. This includes a built-in electric oven and hob, extractor, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.

A stable door opens from the first floor onto the decked terrace, furnished with a table and chairs and offering another wonderful place to enjoy the sea views. Whether sitting out over breakfast or returning after a walk along the coast, it's a particularly special spot from which to take in the setting.

Off-road parking for one car is provided in the residents' car park. Oil-fired central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and WiFi are included in the rental. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. The property accepts children aged 12 years and over.

Please note that a good housekeeping bond of £150 applies to The Winch House, although this is waived for existing and previous Cornish Cottages customers.