Dog Friendly Cottages in Cornwall

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Stuart - Verified booking

  Very nice cottage that could easily be outstanding with a little attention.

  We contacted David on our way to the cottage and he seemed very helpful and friendly. We had high hopes. We found the cottage lovely and inviting and we were looking forward to a cosy evening only to find the log burner was absolutely packed full of ash and obviously hadn’t been maintained. If that was how the grate looked then we had no confidence in how the flue had been maintained so gave it a wide berth. One of the lamps in the lounge had no bulb and the others all had to be plugged in in one corner due to a lack of sockets meaning we had to sit all evening with the bright main ceiling lamp on. Whilst wiping up a small spillage on the very first day in the kitchen the cloth came back up completely black. Do they mop the floors anywhere in the house?? We did not use the pool table but had seen that previous visitors had complained that balls were missing and the cue’s broken. This did still appear to be the case. Upstairs the bedrooms are roomy but after just getting into bed the bottom sheet removed itself every single night from the mattress which made a good night sleep impossible. This feedback has been shared by previous people for months and had been acknowledged by the owner but obviously then ignored. The cistern in the main bathroom was leaking so I had to fix that before it could be used and the en suite in the main bedroom obviously has a damp issue with the ceiling being in a poor state. The kitchen (apart from the floor) was clean and well equipped and did make it possible to cook a family meal on a couple of evenings which was nice. Plenty of plates and bowls with cutlery etc. The locals are lovely, always friendly and next door were quick to assist my elderly father when he got into trouble getting things out of his car. It is worth noting that renovation work is being carried out on the old pub next door currently and the scaffolding /workers overhang part of the rear garden which wasn’t ideal as we had to keep the dogs indoors when they were there. This is obviously out of control of the owner however. All in all it was a decent stay but could have easily been much better. If the owner addressed some of the long standing issues that have been repeatedly reported we would happily return. As it stands, we will probably recommend that you would have a more relaxing stay elsewhere.

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• Paramjit Singh - Verified booking

  Samuel's Cottage proved to be a perfect location for exploring all that is good about the south east of Cornwall.

  The cottage was immaculate and extremely well equipped for our party of 4 adults and 3 dogs. Upstairs is particularly comfortable and the beds were excellent for providing a good night's sleep. David was generous enough to leave us a cake in the kitchen to enjoy for lunch and was extremely helpful in the days leading up to our holiday. Looe is such a beautiful place and only 6 odd miles from Lanreath, with great pubs and restaurants. We really loved the quality of the beer/food, atmosphere and service at the Olde Salutation Inn and the Old Sail Loft Restaurant.' The place had a real friendly feel about it and the view of the small boats at high tide from the bridge separating East and West Looe was stunning. Polperro was a little "twee" for the dogs but a lovely place all the same. If you don't mind climbing down (and back up) to a wonderful beach then Lantic Bay gives you the very best that Cornwall has to offer, with a beautiful beach and crystal clear waters. Our favourite spot to take the dogs for a run on the beach was at 'Whitsands Bay' to the East of Looe, with it's 4 miles of wide and spacious sandy beach (though a short climb down from Tregantle is required). Pelynt was handy and just 2 miles from the cottage and had good pubs/social clubs and a couple of supermarkets. The very generous Sunday roast at the Jubilee Inn was too much for me but lovely. Staff near enough everywhere were extremely friendly (if I ignore the barman at Smugglers' Inn in Seaton!! If you like the idea of travelling slightly further afield then Charlestown is a lovely spot with a great harbour, shingle beach, picturesque cottages and a good selection of cosy drinking establishments. It also featured in the recent BBC series 'Poldark'. A perfect break for us and the dogs and a certainty for another visit in the not too distant future. Thank you again David for your hospitality and Sykes Cottages for a great service.

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• Margaret - Verified booking

  Samuel's Cottage is in a lovely village where the people are so friendly and the Community shop and Post Office has a good selection of products to buy.

  The Cottage is well equipped (especially the Kitchen) the beds are so comfy & the on-suite shower is amazing. The roll top bath is large and very comfy for a long soak after a busy day. The location is good for discovering Cornwall and The garden is large and well fenced in so the Dogs are safe. There is a good selection of games provided and the snooker table was well used by us all. The only negative things to mention are the pebbles leading up the path are quite raised and are difficult for anyone with mobility issues. The heating is on a boiler which I could not understand how to switch it on/off and didn't know how to set the timer, it would be helpful for future guests if they had instructions on how to use it correctly. The booklet left with helpful advice is quite out of date and needs to be improved to include local shops & Farm Shops, activities and maybe a bus timetable. A list of dog friendly beaches would also help. Overall, we had an amazing time celebrating my Husband's surprise 70th Birthday and the cottage is ideal for a relaxed holiday. Highly recommended.

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• David - Verified booking

  This is the first time we’ve hired a cottage .

  2 couples + 4 small dogs of various ages went to the cottage. Everything went well for us from stepping through the front door. The parking for 2 cars was no problem. The price pre bank holiday was reasonable. We spent our days out and back for tea time onward at the cottage. There is a lovely outdoor seating area to catch the eviening sun. There is a small enclosed grassed area for the dogs. There was everything we need at the cottage. There was a large smart tv in the lounge with extras which suited me because of my disabilities. Enough seating in the lounge and kitchen for 8. The lounge leather suites were a little worn but quite acceptable. Lovely cool kitchen and nice bedrooms. The en-suite had a lovely shower both over head and handset. We throughly enjoyed the cottage and facilities and would most certainly go back again( fianacescpermitting as I’m only on a basic gov pension) If I may make 1 suggestion, I’d change the bed pillows as they are not the most comfortable and are warm all the time. Nevertheless we go back in an instant.

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• Lee - Verified booking

  Old Orchard Barn has the WOW!

  Factor from the second you drive down the winding country lane to the pebbled drive. Once inside the property you realise that the pictures don’t do this amazing property justice! The property is stunning and everything has been thought out so carefully and the welcome goodies were such a lovely touch. Mark and Leeanne made us so welcome and nothing was too much trouble for them and throughout our booking they have responded quickly to any questions we had and even gave us some recommendations about pubs in the area. We went on holiday as six adults an eighteen month old and our pet dog and we made some amazing memories together. There is plenty to do and the hot tub was an added bonus. We fell in love with Old Orchard Barn and its surroundings. If you’re looking for a stunning, quiet property with amazing views then I can’t recommend Old Orchard Barn enough! Thank you to Mark and Leeanne for everything and we look forward to seeing you again soon! Lee, Emma and family x

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