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The Chocolate House Self Catering Accommodation in Penzance Cornwall -
Holiday Cottages and Penzance Cornwall Self Catering Accommodation

'The Chocolate House', Chapel Street, Penzance.

The Chocolate House -dating back to the 1700

The Chocolate House, once a chocolate shop & tea rooms, offers huge character and charm throughout.

Chapel Street, once home to Maria Branwell mother to the Bronte sisters, is steeped in history with character and charm apparent in its architecture and arts culture. The Egyptian House, a geological Museum built by Penzance Mineralogist Jon Lavin in 1836, is a must see, as is St Marys Church, a beautiful and inspiring piece of architecture, said to date back to the 13th century and later being extended in the 17th and 18th Century.

There are several restaurants and pubs in Chapel Street within 100 yards of the cottage including the Turks Head, said to be the oldest in Penzance, and the Admiral Benbow which was featured in Treasure Island. A short walk from Chapel Street is the main market town of Penzance where you will find you plenty of good arts & crafts, galleries, shops, and more restaurants and pubs.

The harbour, promenade - with its large art deco open air swimming baths - and the seafront are a two minute walk away. Just down from Chapel Street are Quay Street and the harbour front where you will find an array of water based activities from fishing trips, diving opportunities to day trips by boat to the beautiful Isle of Scilly. The Dolphin Tavern in Quay Street is rumoured to be one of the most haunted pubs in Cornwall!

It is the ideal base to explore the West of Cornwall: with Lands End, Sennen (white sandy beach with superb surf!) and Porthcurnno, home to the famous Minack Theatre and a beautiful beach in one direction and Marazion, St Ives, The Lizard and The Cathedral City of Truro in another.

The Chocolate House, built in the 1700’s, lies in the heart of Chapel Street in between an eclectic mix of dwelling houses, historical buildings, bistros, bookshops and the beautiful St Mary’s Church can be seen from the front of the house. Further historical information regarding the house and the area can be found on the following website www.chocolatehouse-penzance.co.uk - (please note, the website is for information only - all enquires / bookings can only be made through Cornish Retreats).

Deceptively spacious and recently renovated to a high standard, the owners have retained and lovingly restored much of the original character whilst adding modern day luxuries’ such as under floor & central heating, gas stove and some double glazed wooden sash windows.

Some harbour, sea and coastal views are enjoyed from the first floor sitting room and second floor bedroom, whilst the sunny roof terrace makes the most of the morning through to mid afternoon sun.

There is reserved private parking for one car close to the cottage.

Due to the quirks of the house, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties as the stairs leading to the second floor bedroom are narrow and steep.

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Sleeps 4 

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Abundance of character
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18th Century grade 2 listed

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Roof Terrace

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2 double bedrooms with en-suite cloakrooms and single bed in first floor sitting room *

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Private parking

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Bedding, bed linen & towels provided

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Weekly stays FRIDAY changeover  -  Short Breaks welcome subject to time of year

* Please note - the cottage accommodates a maximum of 4 people, the single bed in the sitting room is useful for those staying  that do  not wish to share one of the double bedrooms.
The view from upstairs at The Chocolate House
Accommodation

Porch

Lounge / dining room
A spacious room with the two areas divided by stairs leading to the first and second floors.  Flagstone flooring with under floor heating runs throughout the ground floor.

Lounge area:
Exposed wooden beams, granite walls, window with wooden shutters & window seat, small granite inglenook fireplace with working gas stove.
2 comfy chairs, large two seater sofa, coffee table, table lamp.
32’’ flat screen digital TV with free view, DVD/CD player.
Selection of DVD’s, CD’s & books to enjoy during your stay.

Dining area:  
Large oak table and chairs, exposed wooden beams, ornamental cast iron fire and wooden dresser.

Kitchen:
Beautifully designed to take advantage of the natural light with fabulous obscured glass roof windows.  Fully equipped to include oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and all cooking equipment.

Bathroom:
Beautifully designed to include a full size bath, separate large shower cubicle, basin, WC and heated towel rail.

From the lounge / dining room, stairs with ornate column, leading to the first floor:

Bedroom one:
With the benefit of an en-suite cloakroom with basin & WC.
King sized bed (5ft), bedside table and lamp, radio/clock/alarm, hairdryer, window to the front, window seat, built in wardrobe and shelves.  Ornamental cast iron fireplace with mantle, and ornate mirror over.

Sitting room / Bedroom 3:
Window enjoying harbour and sea glimpses, door leading on to the roof terrace.
Ornamental cast iron fireplace and mantle with ornate mirror over, sofa , easy chair, games table, small coffee table, standard lamp, DAB radio with CD player & iPod docking station. Built in single bed if required.

Further stairs leading to:**

Bedroom two:
With the benefit of an en-suite cloakroom with basin & WC.
Triple aspect, enjoying super harbour, sea and coastal view over the rooftops.
Double bed (4ft 6''), bedside tables and lamps, radio/clock/alarm, hairdryer, walk in wardrobe, shelves and storage.

** The stairs leading to the second bedroom are steep and narrow; therefore we advise that it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.

Outside

Roof Terrace:
Roof top harbour, sea and coastal views. Table and chairs. The terrace enjoys the early morning through to mid afternoon sun.

Further Information

Short breaks available subject to availability and time of year.

Under floor heating throughout the ground floor

Centrally heated first and second floor

Rental is inclusive of all bedding etc & utilities.

Towels are provided but we request that you provide your own beach towels.

No smoking is permitted

No pets are allowed

Age restriction: No children under the age of 14 years.

The property accommodates a maximum of 4 people


Tariff Details - 2010

 FRIDAY to FRIDAY CHANGEOVER

2010
Available from 5th March 2010 See below for short break rentals
 5 Mar - 26 Mar £425
26 Mar - 16 April
(Easter) 
£550
16 April - 30 April £425
30 April - 7 May  £465 
7 May - 28 May  £475

28 May - 4 June
(Half Term)

£575 
4 June - 25 June  £525 
25 June - 2 July   Penzance Golowan Week  £695 
 2 July - 17 July £625 
17 July - 3 Sept
(Summer Hols) 
£825  
 3 Sept - 24 Sept £550 
24 Sept - 22 Oct  £475  
23 Oct - 29 Oct
Half Term 
£550  
 29 Oct - 3 Dec £425  
Unavailable from 3rd December 2010  to 5th February 2011   
Short Break Rentals:  
Rentals are charge per night at a % of weekly rental and are available between October and June.  Choose any 3 or 4 nights of your choice:   
Sunday - Thursday - charged @ 22% of weekly rental per night   
Friday & Saturday charged @ 25% of weekly rental per night  
Short Breaks are classed as a 3 or 4 night stay  - for 5+ nights, weekly rental applies.   
Please contact for further details   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
 
 
   
   

All prices are inclusive of bedding/bedlinen & utilities unless otherwise stated.

Pretty Lounge
Beautiful details inside The Chocolate House

Well equipped Kitchen

Original cast iron fireplace with ornate mirror

One of the double bedrooms

 Bathroom complete with bath and seperate shower

The Chocolate House in Penzance
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