Description
Follow the quiet lane beside the village shop and you’ll soon arrive at Old Kea Cottage, a romantic retreat wrapped in roses and stillness. This hidden retreat feels far removed from the pace of everyday life, yet it’s only moments from Rock’s sailing waters and soft sandy shores. Here, past and present settle side by side. The original stone cottage now sits beside a beautiful wooden extension, its gentle lines clad in honeyed timber.
Inside, Old Kea Cottage feels like a story unfolding. Step onto cool slate flagstones, pass through rooms brushed in gentle yellow, and catch glimpses of old stonework and timeworn beams. There’s a feeling of permanence here, of quiet comfort. Two living spaces offer their own invitations: one intimate and ideal for slow, candlelit suppers; the other a generous fireside haven with a log burner tucked into the chimney breast and the old bread oven still in place.
Climb the quaint staircase where three bedrooms sit beneath beams and sloping ceilings; two dreamy doubles and a soft, inviting bunk room. Each one is finished with natural textures and linens in gentle tones that echo the surrounding landscape. Downstairs, the master bedroom is a restful space for slow mornings and early nights, with soft carpet underfoot and a sash window that opens to birdsong and breeze.
Outside, the garden feels like a natural extension of the house itself. A patch of lawn for stretching out, a sun-drenched terrace strung with festoon lights and a corner framed by climbing red roses. Two chairs sit side by side in a quiet nook, perfect for morning coffee or stargazing after the little ones are tucked in. A Big Green Egg barbecue promises leisurely lunches and smoky summer suppers, shared beneath starlit skies.
Bedrooms
- Bedroom one (master) has a king-size bed, chest of drawers, hanging hooks and en-suite with rainfall shower, hand basin and WC.
- Bedroom two has a king-size bed, chest of drawers, hanging hooks and bench.
- Bedroom three has a double bed, chest of drawers and hanging hooks.
- Bedroom four has bunk beds, chest of drawers and selection of children's books.
Inside
- Well-equipped kitchen with oven, electric hob, under-counter fridge, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, washing machine and Sage coffee machine (please bring coffee beans).
- Boot room with boot storage, full height fridge-freezer, dishwasher and belfast sink.
- First floor family bathroom with shower over bath, hand basin and WC.
- Ground floor WC.
- Two living rooms.
- Log burner (starter pack of logs provided).
- Sonos sound system, two Smart TVs, Huawei bluetooth speaker and chess board.
- Highchair and travel cot (available on request).
- Electric radiators.
- Wi-Fi.
Outside
- Enclosed garden with lawn.
- Big Green Egg charcoal barbecue.
- Outdoor furniture.
- Outdoor tap.
- Parking for three to four cars.
- A Simpson & Partners EV charger. Charged at £25 per vehicle, per week (please bring your own lead).
Accessibility
Parking is available on a gravel driveway. Inside, the ground floor features the master bedroom, an open-plan living and dining area, kitchen, second living room, WC and boot room. Please note, there is a single step down from the dining area into the kitchen.
A narrow and steep staircase with a handrail leads to the first floor, where you’ll find bedrooms two, three, and four, along with the family bathroom. To access bedrooms two and three, guests will need to duck beneath a low ceiling beam in the hallway.
