Birdcage Cottage, Kingsand

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first walked down Fore Street looking for Birdcage Cottage – I mean, the name makes it sound tiny and quirky, which it sort of is, but in the best possible way. This place sits right in the heart of Kingsand, and honestly, you couldn’t ask for a better spot to understand what this little Cornish fishing village is actually about. The cottage itself has this wonderful weathered charm that feels completely authentic – none of that over-renovated tourist trap vibe you get in some coastal places. When you step inside, there’s immediately this sense that someone really cares about the details here. The rooms have character without being cluttered, and I was genuinely surprised by how thoughtfully everything was arranged. You’ll find yourself noticing little touches like the way the morning light hits the windows just right, or how quiet it gets at night (well, except for the occasional seagull having an opinion about something).

What really gets me about staying here is how it puts you right into the rhythm of village life. You’re literally steps from the Halfway House pub – and trust me, you want to be close to that place because their fish and chips are ridiculous – but you’re also perfectly positioned to wander down to the beach or catch the little ferry over to Cawsand when the mood strikes. The owners actually know the area, which makes such a difference when you need recommendations that aren’t just the obvious tourist spots. They pointed me toward this tiny bakery that I never would have found otherwise, and they were spot-on about the best times to walk the coastal path without fighting crowds. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle in Kingsand (it’s narrow streets everywhere), but they’ve got that sorted, which honestly eliminates one of those little travel stresses that can make or break a trip.

I keep coming back to how genuine this place feels – there’s something about staying here that makes you feel like you’re experiencing the real Cornwall, not some sanitized version of it. The cottage manages to be comfortable and well-maintained without losing that essential character that makes old buildings special. You can hear the sea from some of the rooms, which never gets old, and there’s this lovely garden space that’s perfect for having your morning coffee while you figure out your day. The whole experience just flows naturally, from check-in (which was refreshingly straightforward) to checkout (which I honestly didn’t want to do). If you’re looking for a place that feels like a discovery rather than just accommodation, and you want to wake up in the middle of one of Cornwall’s most charming villages instead of driving to it every day, Birdcage Cottage really delivers on that promise.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $268. Two-Bedroom House with 1 large double bed and 1 double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Neil from United Kingdom – 3 October 2024 (8/10)

  Everything, location, Cleanliness.
  Really can’t pick any faults.

• Paul from United Kingdom – 18 February 2024 (9/10)

  Cosy, comfortable, good location, great host.

• Beth from United Kingdom – 4 March 2023 (9/10)

  Location was amazing. House immaculately clean. Lovely decoration.
  
  What could be improved: Could do with a blind for the velux as top bedroom was pretty bright.

• Adrian from United Kingdom – 29 November 2022 (9/10)

  Location excellent,bit awkward not having parking outside due to weather conditions
  
  What could be improved: Bathroom could do with a blind

• Allison from United Kingdom – 14 September 2024 (7/10)

  Great location , well appointed modern cosy interior design .
  
  What could be improved: Not particularly good for anyone with slight mobility issues , high step from road onto decked area with no hand rail to support and steep stairs from kitchen to first floor lounge and bed room one and exceptionally steep narrow stairs to master bed room . First floor bed a double but very small so would be tight for a couple and little room to manoeuvre between foot of bed and the walk to get to the other side of the room . Oven needed a good clean kitchen filled with burnt smell when turned on , dish washer had to have salt added before we could use it and coffee machine wouldn’t work .

• John from United Kingdom – 17 September 2023 (7/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: Uncomfortable seating particularly chairs in downstairs room and sofa on first floor

• Alison from United Kingdom – 7 March 2023 (6/10)

  Quirky property in an idyllic location & beautifully decorated. Facilities were provided to overcome most of our frustrations.
  
  What could be improved: Bar the bathroom, the property was freezing so had the electric heaters on frequently & slept with all provided blankets. No fire wood provided so couldn’t make use of the log burner.
  
  The kitchen smelt like wet dog, so much so we’ve had to wash all of our dogs bedding now we’re home. This made the kitchen unusable for us. The only dog friendly property we’ve ever stayed in to actually smell like dog.
  
  The provided tea bags were damp, meaning the yellow packaging had bled into the bags, luckily the Spar is very close by.
  
  The stairs up the the master bedroom were incredibly steep, after one night and my husband slipping down the stairs, we moved to the other bedroom on the first floor, which was also, thankfully warmer.
  
  Despite the wet dog smell the place felt relatively clean, with exception of a partially empty yoghurt pot left on the windowsill for us to clear up.

• Thomas from United States – 15 May 2025 (8/10)

• Kyle from United Kingdom – 30 November 2023 (9/10)

• Kathleen from United Kingdom – 10 September 2023 (8/10)

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