Dog Friendly Lodges & Log Cabins in Cornwall

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Jo - Verified booking

  The house is generally as described but the two bedrooms are very small and there is insufficient space to unpack and store clothes in each bedroom.

  We stayed with 4 children aged 9, 11, 12 and 14. One of the bedrooms was extremely small and not really suitable for two people to share. The main bedroom is lovely with ample space and a comfortable bed. The en-suite is small but perfectly adequate. The main shower room is in need of some updating. The shower door needs a new seal to prevent water leaking out of the shower when in use- this was a major issue for 4 children using the shower as the floor was continuously soaking wet. The kitchen is a good size and has all the necessary facilities other than a tumble dryer which made it difficult to dry towels and swim suits especially with 4 children. The weather didn’t always permit drying outside so a dryer would improve things considerably. The main lounge is lovely although the sofas are small and it is a tight squeeze to sit 6 people all at once. The Tv does not have freeview channels - it is a smart tv so it’s possible to access all the usual apps. The outdoor space is pleasant enough. It is all decked. There is a large table and chairs, a small bbq and a clothes line. It would be a much more comfortable experience if there were cushions for the outdoor chairs as they are very heavy wooden chairs that aren’t particularly comfortable. Also, a couple of sun loungers with cushions would be a good idea to relax properly in the garden. Overall, we had a lovely holiday at Crantock Lodge and would return as the location is fantastic - very close to the village and beach enabling us to walk everywhere.

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• Elizabeth - Verified booking

  Lovely clean bright chalet.

  Excellent use of space. Lovely comfy beds, great shower. Well equipped. Only thing we missed was a small freezer compartment part to fridge, just for ice cubes for our drinks ! No reception on TV, but contacted the owner beforehand and asked if it was OK to bring a DVD player, which was fine, but as it turned out we didnt use it as we could log on to out Amazon Prime! The site was peaceful and friendly. There was construction and updating going on which meant the facilities were not up and running, but as we had dogs with us, we hadnt really expected to use them. Spar, Co-op, local pub, Chinese takeaway, Pizza all easy walk. Did feel it was shame that there was a lovely old manor house, neglected, with ugly new builds surrounding it, but thats a personal view. Great location to visit lots of places, nice walks in area, sandy beaches properly dog friendly before 10am and after 6pm at this time of year, some all year round, just watch tide times to find the sand lol! Very grateful to find a nice place like this within budget, in this current climate of crazy prices!! Parking charges are also crazy so check for free car parks for Bude and Widemouth Bay. (nice food van at the latter -and nice cafe at the pay and display. Also be mindful of the possible algae at Tamar Lakes (we saw the sign after our walk) A big shout out to the excellent Killock Farm Coarse Fishery 2 mins up the road £6 dawn to dusk, 5 lakes - partner very happy! Thank you for letting us stay :) x

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• Jo - Verified booking

  Crantock Cottage is by far the best place we have stayed at in Cornwall.

  It is comfortable, relaxing, very well equipped and finished to a very high standard. We particularly liked the decor in the master suite. Our sons - aged 14 and 22 - loved having double beds to themselves! The outdoor area is just perfect for outdoor dining, being large, private and conveniently located. Our only difficulty was with lack of places close at hand for a quick dog walk without getting into the car, and a lack of pavements in Crantock - both of which were issues for our nervous dogs - but that is not the fault of the cottage itself. We had an issue with the electric hob on our first morning but this was resolved quickly by our being sent a temporary plug-in hob. I believe the owner has a permanent solution in hand. Cranrock itself is exceptionally beautiful, and although busy in high season, it's worlds away from the chaos of nearby Newquay. Dining can be a bit of a problem, so where possible it's advisable to book restaurants well in advance, or turn up early for the Jam Jar pizza restaurant. Make sure you get food in as as back up! Overall, we had a fantastic stay, and we would love to think we will visit again one day.

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• Joanne - Verified booking

  The property is not suitable for people with even moderate walking difficulties.

  It is accessed by very steep slopes and we would never have booked this had we realised. We were also emailed documentation which advised us that there were 2 parking spaces at the lodge but this was not true. I contacted the owners when we struggled to park and we were advised that there was no designated parking by the lodge - this was very disappointing. I would not recommend this lodge as it is sited only with the very able bodied in mind and this is not highlighted in any of the documentation. This was our first holiday since 2019 and we were very disappointed - so much so, we only stayed 4 nights. The cleanliness of the property inside the lodge was good. We did contact the owners a number of times with various issues and they were very quick to respond, which was helpful. This is the first time I’ve used Sykes Cottages and due to this experience I would not recommend to friends. More honesty with customers is required. I’m happy for this review to be published but the owners may prefer it is not.

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• Kerry - Verified booking

  This was our second time staying at this property and once again it didn't disappoint.

  We stayed as a family of 6. 4 adults and two children and then a small dog. The patio area outside is lovely to sit out and secure also with a dog. We were blessed with the weather so were able to sit out most nights. There is a small bbq which is available to use. The kitchen is incredibly well stocked with utensils and pots/pans etc, there are even dog bowls for use. I've seen other reviews commenting on the smaller 2nd bedroom. It is a little tight in there but is plenty big enough for a night's sleep. There is little storage in the two rooms but the master bedroom has a large double wardrobe so we just used that if needing extra storage. The house is in a great position for walking down to the shop/pubs and beach. It is also opposite the village hall, which has a field and small play park for the children and now some fitness equipment also. Overall we have thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return.

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