Dog Friendly Cottages in Boscastle

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Ruth - Verified booking

  I had my 75th birthday here with hubby, two daughters, one son-in-law and five teenage grandchildren.

  The location is superb for surfing beaches a short drive away, King Arthur’s castle ruins and amazing new bridge. Etc. The house exceeded our expectations in many ways but in a couple of others didn’t. However the owner, who lives next door was always on hand to answer queries and more than ready to take on board our suggestions. We were only his second guests since he took it on and so was keen to hear any slight quibbles and to put them right for future guests. The info from Sykes about the house was a bit misleading with the Covid instructions. They said there would be no cushions on the sofas and that there would be no games, maps, books etc. All these things were there so we needn’t have brought our own. It also states that there is a beach 200 metres away! No there isn’t! The sea might be but not a useable beach. Also we assumed, wrongly, that as it is a big house it would have a reasonable size garden. So we brought a gazebo but there was nowhere to put it up. The outdoor space is tiny with the hot tub taking up half and a BBQ and two benches with small table the rest. So if you have a BBQ meal you really need a table and chairs to eat it at outside. The hot tub is a luxury but we felt a garden dining set would be more useful. Also there is nowhere outdoors to dry wet swimmers, towels or washing although an electric drier and clothes horse indoors is provided inside. A rack for wetsuits is outside the front with a hose which is handy. The house itself is very well appointed and tastefully decorated with no lack of seafaring themed ornaments and wall pictures. The kitchen fantastic for catering for large numbers and a very comfy lounge. All bathrooms are great with endless hot water for those after beach showers, even all going at once! The bed I was in did sag in the middle rather and gave me a backache for the first half an hour each morning but maybe my age had something to do with it. Matt the owner was so friendly and helpful that I don’t want to upset him but felt that these comments might help those people thinking of booking up at Trevena Lodge. Oh and the view from sitting on the loo in my en-suite was the best I have ever experienced! We managed to avoid the crowds to avoid the Covid and altogether we had a super holiday and I had a memorable birthday!

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• Steph - Verified booking

  Let's address the elephant in the room first.

  .. as a previous reviewer stated, there are ONLY TWO TEA TOWELS. Yes, the cottage is extremely well equipped, very comfortable set in peaceful countryside, with beautiful sea views, it is a perfect setting. Yes, there is a dishwasher and a draining board and if necessary shops that sell additional plate drying equipment and/or numerous restaurants in Cornwall where they will wash AND dry your plates for you... but the limited tea towel numbers is definitely the most important issue here - truly holiday ruining stuff! :-) Joking aside - a couple of practical comments: Dogs - the location, (close to beaches, St Nectan's Glen and numerous walks/public footpaths), the lawn at the front and the cottage being pet friendly makes this a perfect cottage for dog owners. However, please note that there is no enclosed garden therefore if you have young or adventurous dogs, you will not be able to let them out without a lead. Also, the owner does not allow dogs in the bedrooms. WiFi - The cottage has WiFi but it was a bit temperamental at times. Whilst this was a definite bonus for us as it can be a relief to be away from a screen, I am also aware, (being self-employed), that sometimes it is necessary for emails/work reasons. The cottage is in a very rural location therefore it is to be expected that their WiFi is not the fastest, it was fine for probably 80% of the time but don't expect to rely on it. In summary, the cottage is truly fabulous - the views, the garden, the proximity to local amenities, the clean, pretty, comfortable and well equipped living space. It is perfect... unless you are a volume tea towel fan! :-)

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• Alan - Verified booking

  We chose Amal Anpras because its listing came closest to our requirements.

  Close proximity to the town centre with level access and walking. A secure garden for our son's Cocker Spaniel. Off road parking for two cars. Sufficient spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. Our experience was that our expectations were met! The level of comfort in the settees and beds was excellent. Levels of quality in the furnishings, bathrooms, kitchen, equipment, etc, also excellent. Our preference would have been for all chair seating at the dining table but we knew in advance that it included two bench seats. (Our party was an 80 year old, celebrating her birthday and researching where she was born and baptised, having left Cornwall when she was 2! Her 76 year old husband, their daughter and son and his dog. So, all adults.) The level of equipment was excellent, although we would have welcomed a more detailed inventory, before we visited. We unnecessarily lugged a slow-cooker and iron with us, only to find that such items were already provided! Amal Anpras proved to be a really good base to stay and to tour the area from. Our daughter has expressed interest in returning and bringing her husband and children, two sons, 12 and 9 and her 6 year old daughter, realising how well the accommodation and location would work for them.

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• Steve - Verified booking

  We booked the cottage for its location and access to Tintagel.

  Unfortunately, on arrival we found the cottage was not what we were expecting, being 1 of 4 units with all outside space shared with the other three units. The occupants of the other units were holidaying together and tended to monopolise the outside area, which made us feel hemmed in, so after staying one night we moved to another cottage. The listing needs to be much clearer in this regard. The site is obviously more suited to groups of families holidaying together and for those looking for a suitable location, this is a good choice. Our problem was therefore chiefly with the way the property has been listed. For those seeking a bit more solitude, I suggest looking elsewhere. The owners kindly left a bottle of wine and the property was clean. One issue of note was the noisy plumbing, which sounded like the QE2 mooring every time the toilet was flushed.

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• Mrs Spurr - Verified booking

  Had a wonderful stay at Little Seaward. Beautiful setting and a very generous welcome pack of goodies from the owners who were situated next door at Home Farm. Plentiful hot water and a surprise extra fridge/freezer in the nearby outhouse where a washing machine and dryer were also situated. Mobile signal not great but managed via WhatsApp. The TV had Netflix and Amazon plus the usual smart apps. Parking easy and safe enclosed garden for our flatcoat retriever. Boscastle itself was beautiful and the Farm Shop nearby, owned by the farmer well worth a visit. We frequented Peckish Fish and Chips at Camelford which we would recommend also the vets at Camelford where we had to take our dog for an ear infection brought on by too much water! Thank you Robin and Jackie for a wonderful stay.

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