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Book a Fortnight Special

All Friday to Friday bookings receive a complimentary full welcome tray on arrival as part of our Fortnight Special. This consists of (as minimum) a bottle of wine, Cornish Cream Tea, local newspaper, fresh flowers, tea, coffee, and milk. In addition, if you book a fortnight during July and August with a Friday check-in, you will receive a £50 voucher to use on future bookings at Sorgente. Use it yourself or give it to a friend! Valid to for 6 months (any booking made cannot […]

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Flushing

FLUSHING 2.3 miles/6 mins. (Bus, Car, Cycle, Walk) Flushing lies across the water from Falmouth and rumour has it that this atmospheric village enjoys the mildest climate in the country. With sandy beaches, friendly pubs, a great restaurant (The Sticky Prawn) and lush, green woodland surrounding it; Flushing is a wonderfully relaxing oasis at any time of year. Flushing Regatta Week is held annually during late July or early August, and features water-based activities such as bathtub racing, rowing, swimming and sailing races, sand-castle building

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2022 Guestbook Comments

Included below are guest reviews copied from various online sources, and directly from our 2022 guestbook (not yet complete). 04/03/2022 Pat and Graham Comment: Worked out really well as our grand daughter is at Falmouth Uni (Penryn) and we were able to have some lovely time with her. The weather could have been kinder to us but enjoyed ourselves. Thank you. 28/10/2022 Sophie Comment: The cottage is lovely and while cheese scones, clotted cream and jam is an interesting combination it was a nice thought

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Falmouth University Accommodation

Are you visiting Falmouth University and looking for somewhere to stay close by? The main campus, Tremough, is in Penryn very close to Sorgente cottage. Since December 2013 the University no longer provides information (online or otherwise) for private sector accommodation for students’ parents or families. Visiting lecturers/staff have stayed at Sorgente for up to four weeks during their short contracts, parents and families visiting their children who study there, have also returned each year. Perhaps you are attending a meeting or conference at the

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Complimentary Welcome Pack

Complimentary Welcome Pack for all 7 and 14 night direct bookings in 2024. Friday check-ins not only receive the best rates, now we also include the full welcome pack on your day of arrival to help you unwind from your journey, plus for January to March also a free sack of logs and kindling. A saving of £40. Full welcome pack includes: Wine, Cornish Cream Tea (scones, jam, clotted cream), local newspaper, fresh flowers, tea, coffee, sugar, fresh milk. For shorter stays or check-ins on

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Best Price Match Offer

Our Best Price offer will match any price that our other online booking agents (OTA) may quote. We will also include a full welcome pack of goodies at no extra cost. In some cases we may also be able to offer a discount too. Please contact us with the price you found with the relevant URL link (internet web page address) where you found it, plus the final quote they provided including their fees and any additional charges. * offer is for bookings with check-in

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Christmas Booking Special

Christmas booking for a full week has 10% discount if booked before end of October. Hurry! This week will not be available for LAST MINUTE deals. Complimentary bottle of bubbly along with the full Welcome Pack, plus a Christmas tree and decorations will be in place for your arrival. Christmas bookings have a minimum of 4 night stays, this offer is for 6 nights or more View more prices and book now

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2021 Guestbook Comments

Included below are guest reviews copied from various online sources, and directly from the 2021 guestbook of Sorgente cornish holiday cottage. 30/10/2021 Fam. Leveridge (Angmering) Comment: Lovely clean and modern accommodation. We really appreciated the thoughtful touches – milk in the fridge, tea and coffee, fresh flowers, wine and ingredients for a cream tea. Also appreciated the clear instructions on how everything worked, such as the rainfall shower. Alex and Sabrina were very helpful and always quick to respond to any queries. Would highly recommend.

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2020 Guestbook comments

Included below are guest reviews copied from various online sources, and directly from the 2020 guestbook of Sorgente cornish holiday cottage. 07/02/2020 Ann & Andrew (Sydney Australia) Comment: Penryn is a perfect place to stay. Great access to West Cornwall, with quiet village feel. Lovely that Alex has created such an attractive home in Penryn. We are very sad to have to leave. Definitely a longer stay next time. Suggestions: Muddy Beach cafe is only 1/2 mile walk and good coffee, food, view. Artisan shops

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2019 Guestbook Comments

Included below are guest reviews copied from various online sources, and directly from the 2019 guestbook of Sorgente cornish holiday cottage. 04/01/2019 Fam. Zerle Comment: Wir fühlten uns wie zu Hause. Sehr schönes Ambiente, einfach traumhaft! Bis später. We felt like we were at home. Very nice atmosphere, simply gorgeous! See you later. 01/02/2019 Charles and Ann-Marie Comment: Thank you for the lovely cosy cottage and amazing Welcome Pack. We made the best of our week despite the rain, hail and snow. Managing to visit

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Sorgente General Advice

What you may need to bring. Beach towels. Towels provided must remain in the property and not removed for use on the beach, etc. Children and babies are very welcome at Sorgente, however, we only have one high chair and do not provide cots. Please bring your own cot, you will also need to bring cot linen, pillows and duvets or blankets. Also, if your children require waterproof under blankets/covers, then you should bring them too, a soiled mattress will be replaced (not cleaned) with

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2018 Guestbook Comments

Included below are guest reviews copied from various online sources, and directly from the 2018 guestbook of Sorgente cornish holiday cottage. 16/11/2018 Louisa It’s like a home from home, only better! Thank you for a wonderful stay! I’ll be back! 26/10/2018 Justin, Sarah, William and Helena We’ve had a fantastic sunny half-term staying in this wonderful cottage. It’s been a wonderful base from which to explore a new area of Cornwall for us. We’ve all loved it and will be back! 19/10/2018 Tanja and Family

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2017 Guestbook Comments

Included below are guest reviews copied from various online sources, and directly from the 2017 guestbook of Sorgente cornish holiday cottage. 15/12/2017 We had a comfortable few days here in your lovely cottage, thoughtfully stylish and the best log burner! Thank you. Sue, Rob, Beth and Dom. 06/10/2017 Thank you for your wonderful cottage – taking back some of your ideas for our house. Perfectly sited and always a pleasure to return to after a busy day, The Muddy Beach provided us with excellent meals.

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2016 Guestbook Comments

Included below are guest reviews copied from various online sources, and directly from the 2016 guestbook of Sorgente cornish holiday cottage. Although 2016 was one of our busiest seasons, we only had a few comments in the guest book. You may read these below and you may also read guest reviews copied below from various online sources. 05/03/2016 Being March we did not come to Cornwall for sun and sea, so the cosiness of Sorgente has been very welcome. Beautifully decorated and well-equipped, it has

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2015 Guestbook Comments

Included below are guest reviews copied from various online sources, and directly from the 2015 guestbook of Sorgente cornish holiday cottage. 27/12/2015 Christmas Day 2015! We have enjoyed our stay here very much, your lovely cottage was just right for our little family. Thank you so much for making our stay a festive one, the Christmas tree and decorations were a lovely touch. We will definitely consider staying again when we are in Cornwall visiting my family. Best wishes Kelly, Alex, Florence and Madeleine 20/11/2015

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Privacy

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Pollen in the UK - Met Office

Weather & Pollen Forecast

Since we provide accommodation for allergy sufferers, we thought that adding the weather and pollen forecast may be useful. Cornwall: Annual Weather Averages July is the hottest month in Cornwall and the coldest is February. The most daily sunshine hours at 13 in July. The wettest month is December and the best months to swim in the sea is in August and September when the average sea temperature is 17°C (63°F).

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