Guests say
Oak Cottage in Falmouth, Cornwall, is a well-equipped and spacious property with a conservatory that guests particularly enjoy. The location is praised for its peacefulness and proximity to beaches and attractions. While some guests have highlighted issues with cleanliness and maintenance, the cottage remains a popular choice for its homely feel and beautiful setting.
Reviews indicate a mix of experiences regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the cottage to be very clean, while others reported issues such as cobwebs and dirty dishes upon arrival. The inconsistency leads to a slightly above-average score.
The location of Oak Cottage is highly praised for its peaceful setting, proximity to beaches, and easy access to Falmouth and other attractions. It is considered ideal for a holiday in Cornwall.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy, although some have suggested that the mattresses and conservatory furniture could be improved. The overall comfort level is deemed good.
The cottage is well-equipped, but several reviews mention the need for maintenance, such as fixing toilet seats, taps, and updating the conservatory windows. The facilities score reflects the need for attention to these details.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the property owners towards the guests. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Overlooking a babbling stream in the Village of Gardens near Maenporth in Falmouth, Oak Cottage is one of a collection of modern, purpose built, self-catering holiday cottages perfectly located for beach holidays and exploring the North Helford River Region. An ideal family pick with onsite facilities that include a tennis courts, children's outdoor play area and an indoor splash pool, Jacuzzi (seasonal opening hours). This very attractive cottage is welcoming and very nicely furnished. Relax in an open plan living area with a comfortable oatmeal corner settee, with dining area to one side and a neat well equipped kitchen in the corner of the room.
A unique benefit to this cottage is the bright and airy conservatory, adding real wow factor and offering an additional relaxing space to unwind or enjoy a drink at the end of the day. There is a downstairs cloakroom and a childs twin room on the ground floor. On the first floor, two attractive bedrooms a king-size and full size bunk room, share a nicely appointed bathroom. Outside the open patio makes a lovely spot for family alfresco meals or morning coffee. The communal gardens are a delight and well-tended and you are a short walk to the on-site facilities should you fancy a tennis game.
A short drive will take you to Swanpool beach where you can hire a watersport equipment including paddleboards, the perfect way to explore the coastline on water. The bustling resort of Falmouth is a ten minute drive, where an array of cafes and restaurants is sure to suit all tastes. Visit the National Maritime Museum or step back in time at the Pendennis Castle. The gardens of Glendurgan and Trebah are a short drive and will interest all ages. For dog owners, there are some super circular walks taking in coastal and countryside routes, suitable for most. With onsite facilities, beaches and plenty of daytime activities for young and old on offer, Oak Cottage is a superb choice for families with pets welcome too.
Falmouth, with its magnificent natural harbour (the third largest in the world), winding streets and beaches, will keep you occupied for hours. The town's old harbourside pubs, excellent shopping, art gallery and stunning National Maritime Museum simply complete the picture. Pendennis Castle, built by Henry viii, is Falmouth's most popular attraction, sited on its own peninsula with superb panoramic sea views. Across from Falmouth harbour is the beautiful town of St Mawes, surrounded by the rocky coves, sandy beaches and lush green countryside of the Roseland Peninsula. Go there by car (15 miles) or take the passenger ferry from Falmouth (15 minutes).
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 ground floor x 2'6 twin, 1 x king-size, 1 x adult bunks.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor cloakroom, WC and basin.
Open plan living area with dining, kitchen and sitting area.
Conservatory with seating.
Shared use of indoor plunge pool.
Electric heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, shared on site laundry facilities, TV with Freeview, DVD.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
WiFi included in rent.
Cot and highchair available.
Off road allocated parking for 1 car plus visitors parking.
Open patio area with garden furniture and shared lawn garden.
Two well behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Restaurant pub 1 mile.
Beach 1 mile.
Note: On-site facilities have seasonal opening times.
Note: The shared splash/plunge pool is approximately 3 metres on either side with a 1.4 metre depth.It has a maximum capacity of 4 people at any one time.
Note: Car charging points are available outside of the office next to the disabled car parking bay
Nearby points of interest
- Kynance Cove
Reviews (26)
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Leonie
On arrival our first impressions were good, although the fixtures, fittings and furniture appeared a little dated it was well decorated and well equipped. However, on closer inspection the cracks appeared; quite literally on the kitchen floor which had several cracked and loose tiles. It was also evident that it had only had a surface clean leaving enough cobwebs to do Miss Haversham proud. Firstly though, on our arrival we had no hot water which, due to our late arrival we didnât realise until the following morning. We then had to hunt out the welcome pack ( hidden in the drawer of the TV cabinet ) which stated that the cleaning team should have turned it on the evening prior to our arrival. We didnât have full hot water until Monday since they obviously hadnât and itâs an Economy 7 emerson heater so even when we switched it on it wouldnât start heating the water until midnight. All we could do was use the 1 hour boost switch to get some hot water. It would also be helpful if the welcome pack contained the passcode for the splash pool and gym, which we should have been provided with according to the manager of the site. The kitchen was well equipped with plenty of crockery, cutlery and cookware to cater for six although we did feel that some of the utensils could do with renewing. The oven, microwave and fridge were spotless. The bathrooms were adequate but again showed a lack of maintenance. Both toilet seats were loose as were the taps. We were also unable to lock the main bathroom door which, as we were sharing with teenage grandchildren, meant having to announce the fact that you were using the facilities or having a shower, embarrassing for all concerned. Also there was nowhere to hang clothing in the main bathroom other than the towel rails so it was drape them over the toilet or a quick towel clad dash to the bedroom to get dressed. A non slip mat in the bath would make it safer as it was very slippery when showering. The bedrooms are adequately furnished for this type of property although a little more storage in the downstairs twin would have been appreciated. The bed in the main bedroom however left a lot to be desired. It is very low and showing signs of wear and tear and for people like my husband who has minor mobility issues it was difficult to get out of/up from. The mattress has also seen better days as has the bedding. The quilt cover was thin with wear and had quite a few old stains present; some of which looked like old blood. The sitting room had adequate seating but six adult sized people would find it a bit of a squash. There is a good sized TV and once the kids found they could log into their favourite channels they were happy. The saving grace of this property, and the reason we chose it, was the large conservatory where the only downfall were the broken footstool, the wobbly leg on the coffee table and the hanging gardens of Babylon growing out of the conservatory roof. The conservatory door led to a very disappointing patio area where it would have been nice to sit with our morning coffee or an evening drink; but with large weeds and grass growing between the paving slabs, overgrown shrubs taking up about 2 feet of the patio and a poorly maintained picnic table covered in moss it pretty much spoils the use of the area, which is a shame since all the surrounding properties look to have well maintained patio areas. The barbecue was filthy and has not been cleaned for a while with the cooking rack so rusty it was unusable. The bbq tools, when we found them in the kitchen cupboard, donât look to have been cleaned as the spatula was caked in grease. Needless to say, we didnât have a barbecue. On reading through the comments on trip advisor and cornishcottageholidays.co.uk quite a few of our observations are brought up regularly so itâs not just us nit picking but a general theme. As this is in June, well before the main letting season I wouldnât have expected quite as many minor faults or niggles. But then again if youâre not told about them you canât repair and most of these faults would take minutes to sort out. To sum up this could be a very very nice property and despite the niggles we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and if the owners were to update a few things (a new mattress for instance) and improve their general upkeep we would book again.
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Sian
Still awaiting response from Sykes properties regarding compensation for a disrupted holiday.
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Gemma
The children loved the plunge pool, tennis courts & play area. Nice spot for easy access to Falmouth & the beaches. Would definitely recommend.