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Kerenza Sands, Praa Sands

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*This property supplies a travel cot and high chair
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Living Area
Light-filled and inviting with far reaching sea views, the living room is open plan with the dining area and is furnished with a roomy L-shaped sofa, a coffee table and wall-mounted Smart flat screen TV (which can also be used for playing music through), as well as a games console.

About Kerenza Sands

*This property supplies a travel cot and high chair
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Living Area
Light-filled and inviting with far reaching sea views, the living room is open plan with the dining area and is furnished with a roomy L-shaped sofa, a coffee table and wall-mounted Smart flat screen TV (which can also be used for playing music through), as well as a games console. Featuring a fireplace with an electric wood-burner, the room accesses the sun lounge as well as the garden

Summer Room / Sun Lounge
This sunny room is furnished with seating and a smart TV and looks over the garden and out to sea.

Dining Area
Open plan with the living room the dining area is furnished with a long dining table and seating for eight

Kitchen
The kitchen is equipped with a double electric fan assisted oven and grill, electric hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave, kettle, toaster and Nespresso Essenza coffee machine. A selection of cutlery, crockery and cookware is also provided as is an iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner

Master Bedroom
This lovely bedroom features a king size bed, bedside tables, bedside lamps, a mirror, chest of drawers and stand-alone wardrobe

Bedroom Two
This bedroom features a double bed, a chest of drawers, a mirror, bedside tables and lamps and stand-alone wardrobe
En-suite

Bedroom Three
This bedroom features twin beds, a chest of drawers, a mirror, bedside tables and lamps

Family Bathroom
The bathroom features a walk-in shower, a vanity unit, WC, mirror, heated towel rail, shaver point, hairdryer and hand basin

Bathroom Two
The en-suite to Bedroom Two features a shower cubicle, a vanity unit, WC, mirror, heated towel rail, shaver point and hand basin

Outside
The large private garden is accessed through French doors from the lounge. Featuring a fantastic private hot tub along with an outdoor table with chairs, sun loungers and a charcoal BBQ, it is a wonderful place for enjoying outdoor relaxation, cooking and dining in the sunshine. A gate accesses the public green space, and it’s under a minute’s walk over to the beach from here.

There is an outdoor shower for rinsing wetsuits and sandy toes, as well as separate surfboard / beach gear storage

Parking
Private parking for three cars on the drive.
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Praa Sands, Cornwall

Weather & Local Conditions

20Β°C

Overcast

Updated: 14 Jul 2026, 3:13am

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19.50Β°C
Temperature
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11 km/h
Wind Speed
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78%
Humidity
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Packing Tip: UK weather can turn quickly, so pack layers whatever the forecast. A waterproof and sturdy shoes mean the whole group can head out whatever July throws at you.

What to Expect Through the Year

  • βœ“ May - September: Warmest, longest days - ideal for long days out, gardens and BBQs
  • βœ“ October - November: Crisp autumn colour, cosy evenings by the fire, quieter attractions
  • βœ“ December - February: Perfect for a snug winter escape - great for Christmas and New Year gatherings
  • βœ“ March - April: Spring blooms, longer evenings returning, wildlife becoming active
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Rainy Day Tip: A pet friendly cottage comes into its own on wet days - board games, a long lunch and a film beats a cramped hotel any day. Check the tabs here for nearby pubs and attractions with indoor options.

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Kerenza Sands sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.

Bortle Scale Rating

The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):

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Class 4 - Rural/suburban transition
This location's dark sky rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.

The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.

Best Stargazing Conditions

  • βœ“ New Moon periods: Darkest skies, best Milky Way visibility
  • βœ“ Winter months: Earlier darkness, crisper skies, Orion constellation prominent
  • βœ“ After 11pm: Neighbouring lights typically switched off
  • βœ“ Allow 20 minutes: Let your eyes adjust to darkness before looking up
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Pro Tip: Download a stargazing app like "Sky Map" or "Star Walk" before arrival. Mobile signal can be limited, and these apps work offline - a fun activity to share of an evening.

Location & Elevation

17m

(56 feet above sea level)

Kerenza Sands sits in a peaceful Cornwall setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a pet friendly escape.

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17m
Elevation
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Praa Sands
Nearest Village
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Rural
Setting

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

  • βœ“ Fresher air: Expect it a touch cooler than coastal areas - bracing walks and restful sleep
  • βœ“ Clearer air: Less pollution and haze, better views and stargazing
  • βœ“ Morning mists: Valley fog sometimes forms below, creating magical sunrise views
  • βœ“ Walking access: Higher starting point means shorter climbs to hilltops and summits
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Driving Note: The roads to Praa Sands are typical Cornwall lanes - narrow in places with passing spots. If the group is arriving in several cars, share the postcode and a meeting point in advance.

Coordinates

Latitude: 50.1041977Β° N | Longitude: 5.3876103Β° W

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Today's sun times for Praa Sands (Tuesday, 14 July 2026):

4:25am

Sunrise

7:29pm

Golden Hour

8:29pm

Sunset

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4:25am
Sunrise
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8:29pm
Sunset
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7:29pm
Golden Hour

Planning Your Days by Season

  • βœ“ Summer (Jun-Aug): Sunset around 9:30-10pm - long days for group walks, days out and late alfresco dinners
  • βœ“ Autumn (Sep-Nov): Sunset 5-7pm - perfect timing for an after-dinner drink as the stars come out
  • βœ“ Winter (Dec-Feb): Sunset around 4pm - cosy early evenings by the fire, ideal for stargazing
  • βœ“ Spring (Mar-May): Sunset 6-9pm - watch the evenings grow longer each day
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Golden Hour: For the best light, plan your group photo or evening walk around golden hour (7:29pm). The warm colours make for lovely holiday photos before you head back in for dinner.

July Daylight

This month in Praa Sands, you have approximately 16.06 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean plenty of time for group adventures before a relaxed evening back at the cottage.

Practical Essentials

Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at Kerenza Sands.

Mobile Phone Signal

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Signal Strength

Good

Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.

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Signal Tip: All major networks should work well here.

Nearest Essentials

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Arrival Tip: Fill up with fuel before you arrive - petrol stations can be sparse in rural Cornwall. With a larger group it's worth doing one big supermarket shop on the way, especially if arriving late.

Family & Fun

Data updated: 14 Jul 2026 | Location: 50.1041977, -5.3876103

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