Guests say
Guests have appreciated the comfortable beds, effective heating, and clean bathrooms at the cottage. The area's tranquility and the property's quaint charm are noted, though some guests have reported issues with cleanliness and maintenance.
Several reviews mention problems with cleanliness, including a foul-smelling fridge, dog hairs, and a dirty rug. The hover also seems to be malfunctioning, affecting the ability to clean.
While the town of Gunnislake and its lovely bridge are mentioned, there is insufficient detail to accurately assess the location's appeal or convenience.
The reviews highlight comfortable beds and settees, as well as satisfactory heating and hot water, suggesting a good level of comfort overall.
Guests have reported issues with facilities and maintenance, including unsafe outdoor decking, a lack of instructions for refuse removal, and a general sense of neglect.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Settled into the beautiful riverside town of Gunnislake and surrounded by woodland, Tinners is a wonderful cottage ideal for two couples or a family looking for a rural retreat to Cornwall. Park in the allocated spot before making your way into this charming property, where exposed beams add character and a sense of history. Bare brick painted white complements the well-fitted green cupboards of the kitchen, a spacious area where guests can enjoy cooking together, and there is a fascinating ornamental woodburner within a central fireplace. Through a corridor you will reach the living/dining space, an airy room where dark wooden floors stretch throughout and a welcoming woodburning stove encourages you to recline in one of the leather sofas with a good book, and here you will also find a dining table, raised from the sitting area, ideal for social mealtimes.
Climb the stone steps to find two lovely bedrooms, including a king-size bedroom with a contemporary en-suite and a king-size zip-link with river views, alongside a contemporary bathroom with a bath and walk-in shower, ideal for warming up after a day spent exploring the countryside. Outside, there is a raised decking area great for enjoying a glass of your favourite beverage beside a pretty cherry tree. Tinners is located on the main road through the village but boasts direct access to the village from the rear entrance, making access to the village extremely handy, avoiding the main road. The local town of Gunnislake has a great selection of pubs and eateries, as well as convenience stores where you can stock up on essentials.
Enjoy a meal out at The Rising Sun, where you may be able to enjoy a music night or recline in the beer garden in the sunshine. There is a selection of independent shops, and Gunnislake Mountainbiking for a more action-packed adventure. Walks can be had along the scenic River Tamar, with trails weaving into the trees, and there are many more walks and places to spot wildlife within the Tamar Valley AONB. For beautiful riverside walks and charming buildings, visit Tavistock, a lovely historic market town with its ancient pannier market, or enjoy a walk through Denham Bridge. Driving towards Callington, you will find Kits Hill, a former granite quarry and mining site that offers spectacular views of Dartmoor, Bodmin Moor and Plymouth, with parking for visitors and marked walks to explore.
More activities, amenities and seaside views, head over to Plymouth, beside which you will find National Trust Plymbridge Woods, a marine aquarium, and a local golf course. History lovers can enjoy a visit to Cotehele, a medieval house with Tudor additions run by the National Trust, or Quayside Mining Museum to learn more about the local history and heritage. Immerse yourself in the beautiful countryside of Cornwall with a stay at the picturesque Tinners.
On the heavily forested banks of the River Tamar, the charming rural community of Gunnislake is located. Village bars and a number of shops are available. The village is notable for being at one end of the picturesque Tamar Valley Railway, which offers frequent services along the river's edge to Plymouth. Dartmoor, the beaches on the south and north coasts, and the attractions in western Cornwall are all easily accessible from the area. The Dartmoor town of Tavistock, with its pannier market, pubs, and restaurants, is close by, as is the well-liked fishing village of Calstock, known for its crafts and festivals. It takes only 10 minutes to get to the Donkey Sanctuary and Cotehele House and Gardens (NT). There is something for everyone, whether it be a round of golf at St Mellion (8 miles), a visit to the restored Victorian mining village at Morwellham Quay (4 miles), a walk along the Tamar Valley footpath to look for otters and deer, a trip to the National Trust-owned Lydford Gorge, or a trip to the beach and charming harbour at Looe (25 miles). Why you take the picturesque Tamar Valley Railway into Plymouth for something truly unique, then spend the day exploring Plymouth Hoe or the amazing Marine Aquarium?
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king-size zip-link (can be set up as a twin on request).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room
Gas heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster.
TV, WiFi, selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Allocated off-road parking for 1 car opposite the cottage.
Enclosed rear garden with raised decking with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: If you would like the king-size zip-link to be set up as a twin, please contact us to advise.
Note: There are steps up to the decking.
Note: Property is not suitable for small children due to the stone stairs.
Reviews (6)
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Yvette
There were two major issues: The central heating did not work at all . The house is old and built into the hillside , so a bit chilly in the evenings and damp . Having heating would have meant that this was not a problem . The shower in the en-suite bathroom alternated from cold to scalding hot , with no facility to alter it . This meant that my sister had to jump out of the shower and go into the other bathroom to finish washing. We reported both of these issues on our second day . The cleaner and her husband came round quickly to try to fix both , and thought they had done so , but in fact there was no improvement . They reported this back to the owner , who took no useful action , and did not communicate with us or with the cleaner about these problems during the rest of our stay .
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Linda
We have used sykes cottages for years and have gone away at this time of year many times and at no time have we walked into somewhere so cold and smelling so musty. It had not been properly cleaned the rug in the lounge was covered in dog hair which I tried to hover but the hover didn't work properly and smelt disgusting. The ventilation in the ensuit needs to be looked at as every day we had a pool of water on the floor and when I wiped it up the tissue was dirty so the floor had obviously not been cleaned properly and we had left the window open to increase the ventilation. We had a lovely time but are very disappointed with the accommodation for the cleanest and dampness if you are going to let the property in the colder months this needs to be taken into consideration and the property should be completely aired before guest arrived
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Andrew
Just a little whim leave information on where to leave rubbish.we bagged it up but left it in kitchen as we couldn't find bin or any information on where to leave it.thanks