Guests say
Pilgrim Cottage in Newquay offers a charming stay with modern amenities, a sun trap garden, and proximity to beaches and local pubs. While some guests encountered issues with appliances and maintenance, the cottage's location and comfort were praised. The property's character and thoughtful touches, such as welcome gifts, add to its appeal despite some areas needing attention.
The cottage was generally found to be clean upon arrival, but some guests noted cobwebs and dust in less visible areas, as well as a need for better garden upkeep. A few guests mentioned finding refuse and personal items left behind.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to Porth Beach and Lusty Glaze, as well as local pubs. However, some guests found the road noise to be a detractor from the garden's tranquility.
Guests found the beds very comfortable and the decor inviting. However, some discomfort was noted due to heavy duvets and a lack of summer bedding options, as well as visibility into the bathroom from the kitchen area.
The modernised facilities were appreciated, but the lack of instructions for appliances and issues with the hot tub and locked washing facilities affected the overall experience. Some maintenance issues like patched walls and the need for paint were also mentioned.
While welcome gifts were mentioned positively, there is not enough information to assess the consistency of thoughtfulness across all stays. It should be noted that such gestures are appreciated but not guaranteed.
About this property
Pilgrim Cottage is a beautifully-refurbished spacious cottage, set over two floors with an outdoor dining area, set in a quiet location yet only a stone's throw from the award-winning Porth beach. After parking right outside the cottage you enter into the bright and airy living room with a well-equipped kitchen and dining area. Also on the ground floor is an inviting sitting room with a woodburning stove, perfect after a walk on the beach or along the beautiful coastal path. There is a sleek shower room on the ground floor and a bathroom on the first floor with a stunning extra-deep, freestanding bath.
The sun room leads out to the garden with a dining area and barbecue,where you will spend many hours when not on the beach. The bedrooms finish off the interior, with a double and a twin welcoming you to rest after the day’s adventures. You will hardly need your car whilst staying at Pilgrim Cottage as you will be located just a short walk from the stunning coastal path that links Newquay and Padstow with so many beautiful beaches and coves along the way in each direction. From the door you can also find a choice of fine eateries with an excellent Indian restaurant, a pub on the beach itself, and a renowned Tapas bar.
Pilgrim Cottage is a beautiful abode with all you need for a memorable holiday in a wonderful location.
The pretty little village of Cornhill-on-Tweed lies on the Scottish Border on the northerly edge of Northumberland, close to Coldstream and Berwick-upon-Tweed and the coast. It is a peaceful area with a breath-takingly beautiful open countryside which is a haven for walkers, cyclists and golfers - whilst the River Tweed is a huge draw for fishermen. The village boasts a post office/shop (which sells most everyday basic items), and a Country House Hotel, The Collingwood Arms, highly regarded for its fine ale and foods. Cornhill is a short drive from Northumberland's Heritage Coast, which boasts castles, miles of stunning sandy beaches with picturesque views across the North Sea and a variety of wildlife residing in the dunes. Alnwick with its period Norman Castle, garden and unique poison garden is easily accessible by car allowing guests to immerse themselves in the area’s history. Explore the Scottish Borders and Northumberland from Cornhill-on-Tweed.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with freestanding bath and shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner with woodburning stove.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Conservatory/sun room
Central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, wine fridge, coffee machine, kettle and toaster.
Smart TV.
Fuel, power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Driveway parking.
Enclosed rear terraced garden with furniture and barbecue.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.4 miles, beach 0.5 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay
- Eden Project
Reviews (5)
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Adam
Really lovely decor, garden is great with the decking, and the furniture. Would have been nice to have cushions, although I understand the issue when it rains. The overhanging parasol, hot tub (not in use) are very dirty, but we didnât use it so it didnât bother us. Lovely touch with having sky glass. The property is in a great location. Very modern appliances in the kitchen, problem was there were no instructions to show you how to use them. Had to google how to use a quooker. Beds were very comfy. Very close to Porth beach and lusty glaze. I would say a book with local information and how to use the appliances would be incredibly useful. Lovely welcome gifts. I would recommend, however there are issues around appliances you have to overcome but everything else about the property overcomes this, oh and itâs a cottage with low doorways so remember to duck.
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Jolene
It just needs a bit of TLC, there was a plastic bag full of dead plants & old leaves left on the patio. The old rusty bbq with torn cover needs removing. The cottage would look so much nicer with a coat of paint where the holes have been filled. The cottage looked clean on arrival, however there were a lot of big cobwebs on the beams above the beds and we found a pink dental container and was very dusty underneath the bed. This did not spoil our holiday and we would stay in the cottage again due to the location, comfy beds and its quirky charms. With a few small tweaks this could be a perfect holiday let.
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Lynette
However we donât live near a noisy road at home so didnât find the garden very relaxing at all, with the constant drone of the busy road at the end of the small garden. I tried to sit out once to read a magazine but after 30 minutes found myself retreating inside. The garden was not well maintained with weeds and moss all over the patio and decking. We booked this cottage as it was close to the beach but more importantly had a hot tub for our teenagers. Apparently an email was sent out a 2 weeks before our stay from Sykes which I did not see to say the hot tub had been taken away but was clearly in the garden. The owner did refund £100 as compensation, which I didnât think was fair as that was not even 10% of the holiday cost. Sykes attitude was that if I had read the email I could of rebooked somewhere else inferring it was my own fault. Not great customer service! The small details of crockery in the kitchen are beautiful with all mod cons but there is a definite need for attention in the rest of the cottage where walls have been patched up and not repainted. I also say for a family holiday because the upstairs bathroom which is visible from the kitchen area on a low balcony can be seen. The door to the bathroom has wood panels with gaps you can clearly see in and out. The bedrooms was very warm at night so I called the number on the very basic information sheet to ask for summer duvets as we had very heavy thick feather and down Duvets. We was told that they will ask the owner but we did not hear anything back so ended up taking the duvet off and just having the duvet cover with beach towels on as a extra layer. As no blankets or extra pillows are provided. Also Iâm surprised they ask you to strip the beds as the mattresses clearly need replacing. They may have feather toppers which only make you warmer in bed but the mattresses are very blood/urine stained. I can only say itâs a good job I was not aware of this until the end of our stay. I think these issues need addressing before anyone else stays at Pilgrim cottage. I may sound very negative but I have stayed in lots of holiday cottages and if you wouldnât return somewhere then people need to be informed. On a positive note Porth beach and surrounding areas was great for long walks and visiting other parts of Cornwall.