Mr & Mrs Smith

The Cove

Cornwall, United Kingdom

Stuffed with over-sized white lilies and sharp minimalist design pieces, this boutique apart-hotel in Cornwall couldn’t feel further from all the stereotypical self-catering clichés. A collection of 16 self-sufficient apartments – with the benefit of a first-class restaurant, terrace bar and outdoor pool, The Cove offers a laid-back boutique experience, but with the option to go solo too. Perfect for groups of friends, family and couples alike, this is pure self-indulgent self-catering; seclusion with service.

Need to know

• Rates information From £195 a night in peak season (June–September), when there’s a seven-night minimum stay; from £115 a night, off-peak (three-night minimum). Week-long stays start at £1,228 in peak season (from £1,365 July–early September) and £805, off-peak.
• Ideal for Groups of friends, family gatherings, birthday celebrations, wedding parties, couples and rather stylish people.
• Sleeps There are 14 self-catering apartments each sleeping between two and six people, as well as a cottage that sleeps up to six.
• Property style Cornish hilltop house dating from the 1860s.
• Grounds Set in four acres of landscaped gardens and overlooking Lamorna Cove, which is just five minutes walk away. Picturesque Mousehole (that’s ‘Mouzel’, non-Cornish folk) is a five-minute drive away.
• Minimum hire A week's minimum stay in August, Saturday to Saturday. Bookings of four or more days are discounted by 10 per cent (except in summer). Check-in is from 4pm.
• Children Welcome. Babysitting can be arranged. Cots are £10 a day; camp beds, £15. Highchairs and baby monitors are provided at no extra charge. There is a children’s menu in the restaurant and a family of rabbits in the children’s play area.
• Booking process Smith deposit taken when you book. 50 per cent deposit required, full payment settled on check-out. For cancellations less than four weeks prior to arrival, a 50 per cent refund will be given. For cancellations with less than 48 hours notice, a full charge will be required.
• Also ‘Well-behaved’ dogs are allowed here for £10 a day. They must be kept on a lead (and away from pale sofas).

Floor plan

• It’s easy to lose your friends (or yourself) in this boutique 'home-tel' – so we’ve made a plan of the rooms so you can steer your way around them
• Bedrooms

  There are 13 self-catering apartments, each sleeping 2–4 people and each with one double bedroom and a double sofa bed in the living area. (Apartment 6 has two en suite bedrooms, sleeping 2–6).

  Apartment 1: Sleeps 2–4. Situated in the new annexe, with treetop views. Double en suite bedroom with bath; large living area with double sofa bed.

  Apartment 2: Sleeps 2–4. On the ground floor of the new annexe, with views down the valley to Lamorna Cove. En suite bedroom with walk-in shower and a large living area with double sofa bed.

  Apartment 3: Sleeps 2–4. On the ground floor with views down Lamorna valley to the sea. En suite bedroom with walk-in shower; living area with sofa bed.

  Apartment 4: Sleeps 2–4. Situated on the ground floor with floor-to-ceiling windows and an 180-degree view of Lamorna Cove and the swimming pool. En suite bedroom with double rainfall shower wet room; private terrace next to the pool; living area with double sofa bed.

  Apartment 5: Sleeps 2–4. On the ground floor with some of the best views of Lamorna Cove. Double en suite bedroom with bath and rainfall shower; large living area with double sofa bed and separate washroom.

  Apartment 6: Sleeps 2–6. Situated on the first floor with valley views. Double en suite bedroom; twin en suite bedroom; living area with double sofa bed.

  Apartment 7: Sleeps 2–4. On the first floor with fantastic valley views down to the sea. Double en suite bedroom with bath and rainfall shower. Large living room with double sofa bed.

  Apartment 8: Sleeps 2. Large studio space with fantastic views down to the sea. Living area with separate kitchen and walk-in shower room.

  Apartment 9: Sleeps 2–4. Views across the valley treetops. Large open-plan living area with double sofa bed, separate bedroom space, large bathroom with bath. With a kitchen and utility room, this feels more than just a studio.

  Apartment 10: Sleeps 2–4. On the second floor with views across Lamorna Cove. Huge double en suite bedroom with sea views and walk-in shower with a window overlooking the trees; large living area with double sofa bed.

  Apartment 11: Sleeps 2–4. On the second floor, it doesn’t have sea views, but it does have a private terrace garden. Double en suite bedroom with shower; living area with sofa bed. The apartment is split-level, so not suitable for children.

  Apartment 12: Sleeps 2–4. On the third floor, it has a balcony with sea views. Double en suite bedroom with walk-in shower; living area with double sofa bed. It's the same price as Apartment 9 and since it's like a studio apartment, it's better suited to couples than families.

  Apartment 14: Sleeps 2–4. On the third floor with views of Lamorna Cove and the valley in every room. Secluded garden and private balcony. Large double en suite bedroom with bath and rainfall shower. Living area with double sofa bed.

  Apartment 15: This apartment sleeps 2–6 and is situated on the fourth floor, with its own private entrance and car parking space set apart from the hotel; giving privacy and yet still within easy reach of the pool and other facilities. This two-bedroom apartment is newer and has an open-plan lounge, kitchen/dining area with glazed doors onto a decked balcony area where the views are simply stunning. The main bedroom is ensuite with a double four-poster bed. Adjacent is a smaller bedroom and separate bathroom, perfect for families with younger children. There is also a very comfortable double sofa bed in the lounge.
  
  Apartment 16: This apartment sleeps 2–6 and is situated on the fourth floor, with its own private entrance and car parking space set apart from the hotel; giving privacy and yet still within easy reach of the pool and other facilities. This two-bedroom apartment is newer and has an open-plan lounge, kitchen/dining area with glazed doors onto a decked balcony area where the views are simply stunning. The master room is a double with ensuite shower room. The second twin bedroom has a separate bathroom, making this the ideal family or group getaway. There is also a comfortable double sofa bed in the lounge.

• Kitchen Each apartment boasts a fully equipped high design kitchen with dishwasher, fridge, microwave, oven, hob, toaster and kettle. Cutlery, crockery and condiments are provided, as well as fruit, tea, coffee, milk, water, juice, bread, cereals and butter.
• Living room Contains a plasma TV, DVD and comfortable double sofabed.
• Poolside An outdoor pool (open 7am–7pm) is heated to 28 degrees, with incredible views across Lamorna Cove. It's the perfect spot for lunch or afternoon tea. A gazebo bar serves drinks until around 9.30pm.
• Gardens Landscaped gardens to the side of the pool offer magical hilltop views out to the sea. Walk down past the pool and the stream and through the gate and you’ll eventually come to Lamorna Cove.
• Private parking There is one private parking space for every apartment, plus an overflow car park.
• Other There is a free local taxi service from the hotel, perfect for nights out in nearby Mousehole or Penzance. Although dogs are welcome, it is worth bearing in mind that Lamorna Cove is a rocky bay with no sand for pooches to stretch legs on.