Dog Friendly Cottages in Cornwall

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Matthew - Verified booking

  His is the first time that I have been disappointed with a Sykes holiday cottage, and I have been using your company for many years.

  When we arrived on late on Saturday afternoon we noticed that both bathroom windows had been left open, the reason for this became perfectly clear the following morning as there was a vile smell that pervaded throughout the upstairs rooms, but was particularly unpleasant in the bathroom. So on the Sunday we bought some air freshener, but this only took the edge off it, although did prevent it spreading beyond the bathroom. On the Monday, I bought some drain cleaner/unblocker and poured it down the sink, this I left for 4 hours and then rinsed with hot water. Finally by around Thursday, the smell was all but gone. You have to understand that the smell was so awful it made me want to vomit. I have never known such a terrible pong, and i have worked in some pretty smelly places. So to the rest of the cottage, mostly it was alright, although we did think that the kitchen was a bit under supplied with cupboard space. The clock wasn't working, so we put a new battery in it, a light bulb went pop in the lounge so I had to change this too. The outside light didn't work, which didn't make for easy access in the dark due to all the steps. We used the washing machine mid week but then found that there was rather a limited number of pegs! The hot tub wasn't especially clean, with bits of the cover and flies floating in it whenever we used it. Certainly not upto our usual standard of holiday stays. Thankfully we enjoyed good weather when we were down for our fortnight, so we were able not to have to spend too long in the cottage. That said, we did like how the fence shielded you from the road noise. The walk to the cliff top was nice, and the views along the coast were spectacular at sunset. One of the positives of our stay were the guide books, as we like to do a fair number of walks, the local one through Tehidy was quite pleasant. It was nice to get the welcome hamper on arrival and to have milk in the fridge. I think my only other quibble was that it was very hard to get out onto the road as it is totally blind pulling out of the drive. If there was a mirror opposite it would make life far easier. Would I stay here again? Absolutely not. Especially for the money that we paid. I have stayed in far nicer holiday cottages in Devon and Cornwall and will not be returning to this one.

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• Rachel - Verified booking

  The property has the perfect balance of modern features whilst retaining the comfort and warmth making it ideal to return to after many busy days.

  The owners were non intrusive but on hand when needed, a truly lovely couple who make you feel so welcome and at ease. We encountered some personal difficulties during our stay and the owners went above and beyond to help and support us which made our stay even more special. The upside down arrangement works well, with access to the garden which we made the most of with the dog and our children, a peaceful spot for relaxing. There is ample parking and access to the property which takes the pressure off knowing that you have parking available. Our children loved their bedroom, designed with them in mind they were very happy with l the little details that had been thought about. The bed in the main bedroom, is so comfortable and cosy with high quality linen and towels provided, a luxurious treat. The location of the property is ideal for visiting many towns and there are so many beaches to choose from, our favourite was Trebarwith Strand perfect for body boarding and not too busy. We also loved visiting Bude, Summerleaze Beach and the ice cream shop near the beach is amazing! There are local shops in nearby Camelford, 10 minute drive away. A local Coop, pharmacy and options for eating out or takeaways. Overall a perfect balance of everything!

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• Gayle - Verified booking

  The barn is beautiful, clean and spacious and is a labour of love.

  It shows with it's modern kitchen, bathroom and fittings whilst retaining many of its original features and charm. The bathroom is modern and bright and we were provided with a basket full of white towels for the week. We were met with a very warm welcome by Mark and discovered scones, jam and even milk in the fridge - a lovely thought after a long journey. The barn is located in a quiet hamlet only a very short drive away to Camelford which has shops for any essentials, pubs and a small park for children. The barn has a private and enclosed rear garden with a table and chairs set upon a large wooden decking area where you can enjoy a morning tea/coffee while keeping an eye on your pet as they roam around. There is also a BBQ/smoker available, weather permitting of course. Mark was incredibly approachable and friendly and is a genuine guy who made us feel welcome straight away, he is quite knowledgeable about the local area, places to visit and some of it's history and provided some great suggestions (check out Davidstow Military Museum on the doorstep). Overall, we loved the property and the quiet location and the country lanes to walk the dog and enjoyed chatting to one or two locals - highly recommended for a first class, relaxing get away!

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• Katy - Verified booking

  We have just spent a week at Trenannick Farm and stayed in Little Leigh’s cottage.

  It was perfect! We were given a warm and friendly welcome from Nick and Jules. The cake and fresh eggs were an added bonus. The cottage was clean, warm and cosy and had plenty of space for our family of 5 and 2 dogs. It was like a real home from home and had everything you could think of. The surroundings are beautiful! From entering the drive to the play and eating area it’s all well kept. My children really enjoyed the play room especially the darts and table tennis and we even had a game of boules. Nick and Jules were kind enough to let them walk the Alpacas. It was our first visit to Cornwall and we wanted to visit some of the local areas and Trenannick was the perfect base for that. There was an handy guide that they had put together to give us ideas of what to do or where to go and where the nearest shops, supermarkets and restaurants are which was very helpful! It was always nice when we got back to have a chat with Nick about where we had been that day. We really enjoyed our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. Thank you Nick and Jules.

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• Ronan - Verified booking

  We had the most wonderful stay at Little Leigh's this past week.

  Jules and Nick are kind, knowledgable and gracious hosts. From the moment we arrived, we were met with the most beautiful surroundings, stunning well-equipped cottage and the kindest hospitality. The cottage and grounds are perfect for families with a built-in play area, variety of outdoor cozy seating areas and a menagerie of gorgeous animals. The location is perfect for exploring North and South Cornwall. Nick and Jules are so knowledgeable and were on hand to provide great tips for exploring the area. The cottage is lovely and has all the amenities needed. We would highly recommend to everyone! Huge thanks to Nick and Jules who were exceptionally kind to us and our young son. The alpacas were the firm favourite and we are very grateful for the opportunity to walk and learn more about them. Our son is still talking about the fun he had with Nick, Jules and the alpacas! Memories made here will live on for a long time! This cottage and the hosts are truly exceptional and we can't wait to visit again! Thanks so much for the wonderful time!

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