Welcome to the long, hot summer in Cornwall!
Well, what a rollercoaster of a ride 2026 has been so far!
We started with Storm Goretti registering 111mph winds around Land’s End. Amazingly, our redoubtable little cottage stared straight down the mouth of that storm and stood firm.
As we drove down the track our hearts were in our mouths. Would we have a roof? Would there still be a cottage??? But what an amazing place Wheal Call is, the only damage we had was lost gutters and downpipes and one roof tile!
And now we are scorching in temperatures that have reached over 30 degrees!
Wheal Call stands in a parched landscape glancing down at the crystal clear water of Porthledden Bay and the inviting rock pool at Pullendese!
We’ve seen our usual seals as well as dolphins, tuna and a humpbacked whale! There are now lots of octopodes (apparently the correct plural of octopus, derived from the original Greek!) in the many rock pools as the sea temperature rises. There are lots more crab pots out with their little flags and buoys bobbing on the water’s surface, apparently catching octopodes for the local restaurants, when they aren’t being gobbled up my the many more dolphins we are seeing!
Forthcoming Availability
Wheal Call is fully booked in July and August, but we do have availability in the autumn:
We have the following availability in September and October:
Friday 4th – Friday 11th September 2026 @ £1,320.00
Friday 18th -Friday 25th September 2026 @ £1,320.00
Friday 2nd – 9th October 2026 @ £1,100.00
Friday 9th – 16th October 2026 @ £1,100.00
Friday 16th – 23rd October 2026 @ £1,100.00
Friday 23rd – 30th October 2026 @ £1,320.00
Friday 30th October – Friday 6th November 2026 @ 810.00
November is priced at £810.00 per week and short breaks are also available from here on.
Short breaks in November and December are priced accordingly:
3 nights @ £390.00
4 nights @ £450.00
The prices include all bedlinen, towelling (not beach towels), cleaning, and two bags of kiln dried logs & kindling for the wood burning stoves. The only extra charge is the cost of the electricity you use during your stay.
How to Book
Please have a look at our availability calendar under the BOOKING drop down menu and get in touch to be sent a Booking Form. You can also email us at whealcall@gmail.com to request being placed on our direct mailing list which occasionally sends out Late Availability notifications.
“the cottage on the edge”…..
Our redoubtable little, white-washed, granite cottage stands alone on the cliff top, below the South West Coastal Path, at Cape Cornwall. It overlooks the whole of Porthledden Bay with panoramic views of Cape Cornwall and The Brisons to the south, and Kenidjack Cliff Castle and the Kenidjack Valley to the north. Facing due west, it is enjoys the spectacle of breathtaking sunsets and the might of the Atlantic Ocean.
The cottage sleeps up to a maximum of 4 people. It is full of character with exposed beams, wooden floors, granite walls and wood burning stoves to enchant you almost as much as the view.
Due to its position on the cliff and layout inside, Wheal Call is not suitable for children and we therefore do not allow children under 8 years of age.
More than a holiday… a true retreat!
Wheal Call was originally a Count House to the local mine and is located in a Designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, within the UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
The cottage is the perfect retreat from modern life, free from wifi, TV and mobile reception (though you can get 4G around the place if the atmospherics are good!). It might lack certain modern technological conveniences, but the cottage is cosy and warm with two wood burning stoves, a modern kitchen and a walk-in, mains pressure shower!
Our guests love reconnecting with family and friends and enjoying the rich local history, wild natural surroundings, coastal walks and rock pooling in the bay below.
Sundowners on ‘the bench’ are special times to cherish and, if the sound of the sea hasn’t lulled you to sleep already, you can stay up into the night star-gazing under dark skies and marvelling at the Milky Way and shooting stars!
Welcoming dogs back to Wheal Call
A few years ago we had to make the sad decision to disallow dogs at Wheal Call after a series of stressful events including a flea infestation and damage to the furniture.
But Wheal Call is so beautifully positioned on the South West Coastpath for great walks with your dogs and we know how much it means to be able to holiday with your four-legged family member!
This Spring we trialled having dogs back at Wheal Call and were privileged to meet the most gorgeously gentle and well-behaved Tia, a standard poodle, who was the perfect guest and who melted our hearts.
The default position is that we still do not allow dogs at Wheal Call. However, if you have a beautifully-behaved, clean, obedient, mature dog and think they would be suitable for Wheal Call, please get in touch by email to discuss and receive written permission for your dog to come on holiday with you. Do remember that most beaches do not allow dogs between 10am and 6pm and you cannot leave your dog alone in the cottage.
The fee is a £60.00 and strict adherence to the rules set out opposite is required.
Rules for Dogs at Wheal Call
- A single dog is allowed at Wheal Call for a fee of £60.00 following discussion and written permission.
- Dogs are not allowed upstairs or on the sofas or armchairs! There is a gate at the bottom of the stairs.
- Dogs must be well-trained and under control at all times. The garden is not secure and members of the public walk past on the track above which is part of the South West Coast Path.
- Reactive or aggressive dogs are not allowed.
- Puppies or dogs under 1 year are not allowed.
- Owners must bring their own dog bedding, baskets and towels.
- Dogs must never be left in the cottage on their own.
- All dogs must be flea and tick treated before they arrive! This is essential and non-negotiable! We suffered a flea infestation which costs hundreds of pounds and 3 weeks to resolve and meant the loss of bookings and income! Proof of treatment is required (eg: receipt for medication or photo of treatment).
- Muddy dogs must be washed off and dried in the courtyard before entering the cottage.
- Dogs must be walked before arrival to avoid accidents when they first enter!
- All dog mess must be bagged up and taken to the Dog Waste bins in the NT car park, not flicked into the undergrowth by the cottage.
- An increased Security Deposit of £300.00 is required to be paid by bacs transfer and returned following your stay.
