Holiday Cottages In Porthleven

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Nick - Verified booking

  A lovely place to stay in Cornwall.

  Situated in very rural countryside and close to both coasts (approx 15 mins). The layout of the property is nice; all on one level (apart from a couple of separate small steps) so very accessible. Cosy lounge and log burner (could do with clarity on log supply - is it limited or as needed?) - we had one refill of logs but were left without on our last night. Lovely kitchen diner which was well equipped. Outside is enclosed once the gates are shut which meant we could let the dogs out without any worry. The wire on the gates could do with replacing as there’s quite a few rusty ends sticking out at the latch end. The review has only three stars solely because the double bedroom is damp (the rest of the property is really nice). When we arrived the room smelled damp and musty and the smell didn’t really dissipate during our stay. We found that anything in contact with the walls at the back of the room got wet (suitcase and dog crate / dog bedding) and the bed itself felt slightly damp. This was only evident in this one room but obviously impacts on your stay being one of the main rooms you use. The bathroom needs a bit of tlc - some cracked and / or missing tiles but everything works well. The information pack could also do with a bit of an update / tidy up. Would we stay here again? Yes if we knew the bedroom damp had been resolved.

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• Tom - Verified booking

  The water in the bath was very slow to run out when you took a shower due to the mechanical plug hardly opening, so that you were standing in a couple of inches of water by the time you finished.

  The handle on the shower screen was also loose. My only other criticism is that the bath towels were far too small. You should be able to comfortably wrap a bath towel around your waist (I’m 38 inch). These were child sizes. Some may think I’m picky; just my opinion! Other than these minor points, the cottage was fine, with a good view from the sun room, was centrally heated, had a log burner (which we didn’t use), had a comfortable bed and a well equipped kitchen. TV and Wi-Fi internet were ok, and TV in the bedroom was a bonus. We were able to park right outside which was great. We were informed by Sykes cottages that the owners would meet us on arrival at 5pm to give us the keys. This wasn’t the case. On arrival the key was just left in the outside door lock, for us to let ourselves in. As we left at 4.30am on our last day, we never met or had any dealings with the owners. The cost of the cottage for the week was good value for the time of year (mid Feb), and it is well placed for visiting Hayle, Helston, St Ives, Penzance and the surrounding areas. If asked would I stay there again, the answer would be ‘yes’.

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• The E Family - Verified booking

  We discovered Coverack the previous year and were keen to return to this quaint part of Cornwall. The house is situated on the coastal path with stunning views of the sea and surrounded by lush vegetation. The private decking area in front of the house is an absolute gem: a riot of flowers, the sound of waves lapping and seagulls swooping above and below, a wonderful place to soak up the sun or have a lively family meal. The house itself is extremely comfortable and imaginatively furnished with every amenity a guest could possibly want whilst the views from almost every window are stunning. The village shop has absolutely everything and the Paris Inn served an excellent birthday meal for our eldest son. The paddle boarding was great and the park not only perfect for little ones but with the most amazing vista. If you want a sandy beach keep an eye on low tide times and parking isn't a problem if you arrive early or late. I cannot recommend both the house and Cornwall Hideaways highly enough.

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• Noah - Verified booking

  We booked our stay to recuperate after spending months caring for my mother while she was dying and agreed that Carbis Bay was the perfect spot for getting away from it all after she passed away.

  The apartment was just what we needed and we loved being a stone's throw from the footpath down to the beach while also having the fantastic view from the apartment, whether it was sunny or raining. It was smaller than we expected based on the photos but adequate space for our needs and the facilities were quite mind-blowing. I especially loved the hot chocolate maker! The only thing that slightly spoiled it was the attitude of the people who arrived to clean as we were leaving. We made a big effort to leave it looking perfect for you and as a result it might have been as late as 10:02 by the time we were ready to lock the door behind us. I understand checkout is 10:00 but 2 minutes really isn't so much that they should have been surly and unpleasant with us, particularly when all the locals we had met up to that point were laid back and friendly. It was a pity to leave that taste in our mouths at the end of what was otherwise a beautiful holiday.

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• G, P & O - Verified booking

  Thank you so much forletting us holiday in your beautiful beachy home.

  It truly is a piece of heaven and we have had a wonderfully relaxing and much-needed break. This really would be my dream home. The decor and attention to detail and super-high standard are beyond anything we could have hoped for. I wasn't sure how well equipped the kitchen would be so brought a few things from home, but I needn't have worried as you provided everything we would need and more! Your test very much mirrors my own and it has felt like a home from home minus the stunning views, a beach on the doorstep and a handy shuttle train to St Ives. We were lucky with the weather until the last day so went home rested and little sunburnt! We had a couple of days on the beach shell-seeking and kayaking and a few trips to St Ives via the coastal path and some hills that felt like the north face got the tiger! A beautiful place you must love. We will be back again for sure.

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