Guests say
Salty Cottage is highly praised for its comfortable furnishings, beautiful garden, and peaceful location. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, including festive decorations and provisions for dogs. The property is well-equipped and ideal for exploring the coast, with many mentioning the convenience of local walks and nearby beaches. Some minor issues were noted regarding maintenance and cleanliness, but overall, guests had enjoyable stays and would recommend the cottage.
Most guests found Salty Cottage to be very clean and tidy. However, a few mentioned issues such as dog hairs and a slight doggy smell in the lounge, as well as some bathroom cleanliness concerns. These were isolated comments in the context of otherwise positive feedback.
The location is frequently described as peaceful and perfect for exploring North Cornwall. Guests enjoyed the proximity to the coast and local amenities, with the quiet setting being a highlight. The only drawback mentioned was the remoteness for some, but this was also seen as a positive by those seeking tranquility.
Comfort is consistently highlighted, with guests finding the beds extremely comfortable and the cottage warm and welcoming. The spacious garden and well-equipped living spaces contributed to a relaxing stay. One guest mentioned difficulty with heating due to personal health issues, but overall, comfort levels were rated highly.
Facilities at Salty Cottage are generally well-received, with the property being thoughtfully equipped. Some guests suggested improvements such as the addition of a tumble dryer and better lighting. There were also comments about the need for clearer signage and a more functional en-suite shower. Despite these points, the overall sentiment towards the facilities was positive.
Guests often mentioned thoughtful gestures, such as Christmas decorations and provisions for dogs. However, as these gifts are not consistently referenced across all reviews, it cannot be guaranteed that such extras are a standard offering for every stay. Therefore, while appreciated, they cannot be factored into the scoring.
About this property
This smart and beautifully renovated detached cottage is about a mile from Morwenstow's excellent pub and award-winning tea rooms. Light, bright and airy, this delightful property has been stylishly renovated with smart slate tiled floors and exposed beams in the living areas, providing top-notch all-year-round accommodation for families visiting the north Cornish coastline. On the ground floor, a cosy sitting room with wood burning stove and dining area, and a well-equipped galley kitchen which leads through to a practical utility room for storing surfing or walking gear, and a cloakroom with WC and basin. Two lovely bedrooms, a king size double and twin also on this floor.
Climb the stairs from the sitting room to a further king size double bedroom with high beamed ceiling to the apex and en suite bathroom and a shower room. Big enclosed garden with plenty of room for ball games to the rear. Salty Cottage is within walking distance of the great surfing beach at Stanbury Mouth cove (rocky path down to beach, not for the faint-hearted) and the Coast Path, as well as Cornwall's highest cliffs. The Tamara Way, a 87 miles coast to coast walking route, pass near Salty Cottage, The starting point of this amazing nature filled track is located in Morwenstow, around 1 mile away from the cottage.
It's a short drive to the sand surf beaches and lively pubs, restaurants and bars in the lovely seaside town of Bude. A fantastic place to relax, unwind, find great surfing coves or just walk to the pub by footpath - remember to take a torch.
Morwenstow is a rural hamlet set within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, approximately ten miles north of the coastal resort of Bude, complete with a well-respected pub.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: a ground floor king size double and a twin and a first floor king size double with en suite bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, and a shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Open plan sitting room with wood burning stove and dining area.
Utility room and cloakroom with basin and WC
Central heating, with wood burning stove.
Microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with DVD, WiFi, Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available on request.
Off road parking for two cars.
Enclosed garden.
Four well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry no smoking
Nearby points of interest
- Clovelly Village
Reviews (59)
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Kathryn
Very peaceful location with great dog friendly garden, would definitely recommend this property. My only criticism is the top line Sykes description stating 3 bathrooms, a downstairs toilet is not a bathroom. Only one shower in the property is useable as the en-suite has no shower screen or shower head holder on the wall. We were told 3 cars were ok, this would have been difficult if the neighbouring cottage hadnât allowed us to use one of their spaces. I donât think the space available is suitable for 3 cars, unless 2 are small cars, unfortunately we had 2 estate cars. Would still recommend this lovely cottage.
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Sean
The location was perfect for walking parts of the coastal path, which is just a 30 minute walk away, and venturing further afield in the car. Very quiet location and a 30 minute walk to the lovely Rectory tea rooms in Morwenstow.
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Sue
Our dogs were made to feel very welcome and we found the beds very comfortable. However we found the bathrooms quite grubby. There was a lot of scum around all the taps and shower rails and the shower itself has a lot of black mold. Also the oven door wasnât clean and none of the bathroom extractors worked. We also felt that for this level of price a smart tv should be included and, especially with Cornish weather, a washer dryer would have helped. Hopefully these can easily be sorted as, for four people, this is a lovely cottage.