Sorgente Cornish Holiday Cottage in Penryn – Something a Bit Different!

Welcome to Sorgente Cornish Holiday Cottage and to something a bit different! A traditional Cornish cottage near Falmouth set snugly in a row of granite stone terraced cottages that ooze old world charm in the ancient town of Penryn.

We still have availability in November!
Grab the last weeks before they go!

The 2023 spring and summer seasons are well under way so it’s a good time to start thinking about securing your holiday weeks for summer, autumn and winter breaks. We get a large percentage of our bookings three months in advance so don’t miss out in getting the dates you want. Book Christmas and New Year early to benefit from our special offer including free bubbly. To book our best rates, view the availability page.

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Twin beds of Sorgente Cornish Holiday Cottage in Penryn

Accommodation Sleeps 4 plus 1 infant

~ Ground Floor ~

Open Plan Living Room with woodburner

Kitchen/Diner

Enclosed Garden.

— First Floor —

Bedroom 1 Double

Bedroom 2 Twin

Luxury bathroom – Bath, Rain Shower, Bidet and WC.

~ Included ~

Towels, bed linen, high chair, infant bath and stair gates.

Gas central heating.

Free wifi.

Why Sorgente Cornish Holiday Cottage?

Bathroom of Sorgente holiday cottage in Cornwall with large bath and rain shower

Contemporary redesign of a traditional cottage

State-of-the-art amenities

Luxurious bathroom

Heat recovery system (allergy-free clean air)

Wood burning stove

Infant/Child safe

Pozzani water filter

Solid oak flooring

Quiet due to thick traditional stone walls

Modern interior, distinctly Mediterranean flavour

Meticulous house-keeping with attention to detail

Lots of natural light

Excellent touring base

Sorgente Cornish Holiday Cottage in Penryn, Cornwall


My sister and I needed somewhere in Penryn to stay for a week whilst sorting out family matters. So, we had not come for sea, sun and sand, but more looking for a comfortable refuge to retreat to at the end of the day. Sorgente couldn’t have been better at providing this; in spadefuls. It is the most delightful and tastefully renovated cottage. It retains old world charm with modern day comforts. The cottage was well equipped and everything, including all the linens and towels, were of a very high standard. Both bedrooms are spacious and we had plenty of room to hang clothes, with plenty of drawer spaces too. It also has a superb bathroom with all modern/new fittings. The vast overhead shower was divine. Also all the little goodies which included soaps and bath gels. Of an evening it was very cosy. We only used the CD player, but you could bring your iPod, DVDs as well and of course there is a TV. The free WiFi was a real bonus and made it very easy for us to carry out research and find local services.
The communications and ease of booking and all the information provided by the owner was also top notch. The online description of the cottage is perfectly correct and the photography is truly representative of the accommodation. As we were not on a holiday we didn’t visit local attractions – but of course one absolute must, if you enjoy good food, is a visit to Rick Stein’s restaurant and take away near the Maritime Museum in Falmouth. The most sumptious dinner was greatly enjoyed and appreciated. We can highly recommend this Cornish holiday cottage.

Jane & Cherry – March 2016
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Front of Sorgente Cornish Holiday Cottage

Natural light
Overall we have tried to let as much natural light into the property, to give a fresh contemporary feel whilst not losing focus on its traditional features, character and charm with its thick stone walls and traditional sliding sash windows (double-glazed).The spacious open plan living room is equipped with a wood burning stove and leads to the fully equipped kitchen which also serves as the dining area. It is well lit due to the large patio windows which open directly into the sunny enclosed garden… an ideal spot for a morning coffee or to read the papers, but a real sun trap at midday through to the afternoon in midsummer.
Bedrooms and bathroom
Upstairs there are a double and twin bedroom providing a high level of comfort with quality mattresses and bed linens. A luxurious Italian-styled bathroom complete with large bath, overhead rain shower and bidet, is the focal point of the second floor accommodation sat between the two bedrooms. Ideal for families, Sorgente Holiday Cottage also appeals to couples for breaks throughout the year. There is on-road parking for one car and space for surfboards, wet suits and bicycles in the garden area.
 Filtered fresh air
The heat recovery system helps to meet targets of low energy consumption but also importantly keeps the home fresh and dry removing condensation and dust, ideal for those who may have an allergy such as asthma or hay fever. It also helps prevent steamy mirrors in the bathroom. We are pleased that we are able to offer self catering accommodation more suited to asthma and allergy sufferers and therefore have a strict non-smoking, no pets policy. Sorgente does not ‘suffer’ from damp like so many traditional granite cottages in Cornwall, this is thanks to the heat recovery system, it is therefore not necessary to ‘ventilate’ the house by leaving windows open and thereby losing heat.
 An excellent touring base
Secluded beaches and quaint fishing villages of the Roseland Peninsula, the Lizard Peninsula and the renowned Eden Project are within easy reach.
 Your hosts
We are sure that you will enjoy staying in our home away from home as much as we do, please leave us comments in the guest book during your stay, by email via our website or directly with your chosen booking site. Be sure to check for any special offers on this website!
Happy holidays!
Alex, Sabrina, Oliver & ThomasPhoto of Sorgente cottage owners, Alex & Sabrina with their children

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