School Holidays 2017 Cottages In Holywell Bay

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Charlotte - Verified booking

  Dale Cottage was probably one of the best holiday cottages we’ve stayed in.

  The location - walking distance to the beach, pub, great pizza restaurant and village shop - was excellent. The cottage itself felt immediately homely with tasteful and welcoming decor throughout. We remarked on the comfort of the beds and the well-equipped kitchen, not to mention the private sunny garden. Parking, also, which is difficult in the village was well catered for via a pair of permits for the village hall car park. Always good to know that there’s a space for your car on return from a day out. The whole package really was superb, thank you. Not a complaint but if you’re asking for rounded feedback, there are a couple of things to note. Firstly it was very hard to contact the housekeeper, both before the holiday period to find out the entry arrangements (I even called your offices to check we had the correct number), and also on our day of arrival when we realised we’d mistakenly left home without the key code. In spite of regularly trying to contact Tracey from mid morning, we eventually had to call your offices at five standing outside the cottage in the rain to gain access. I appreciate that mobile coverage is patchy in the area but it would be better if the contact arrangements were more reliable? Secondly, perhaps because of Covid, we couldn’t find a manual. Not a big problem but we were stumped on what to do with rubbish and recycling. We found the key to the locked rubbish bin half way through, but had no idea what to do with recyclables in spite of having colour coded bin bags in the kitchen bin. We noticed recycling boxes outside other properties but couldn’t find one for Dale Cottage. Sorry planet - we ended up just bundling the recycling bag into the general bin! Once again, this is by no means meant as a grumble, just a heads up to help with future bookings. We had a truly memorable stay in this exceptional cottage. Thanks to Tracey, even though we never spoke, the house was immaculate.

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• Amanda - Verified booking

  We loved our stay at Dale cottage.

  It is well located within Crantock, with easy access to the shops and beach. The side access is great for when you come back with sandy body boards and a wet dog. (We had no issues with the neighbours who were lovely. The gate has a bolt on the inside which you can pull across so your dog can’t escape if someone tries opening the gate from the outside). Although there is a hose by the back door we would have welcomed a sink in the outhouse to wash wetsuits in (maybe this can be added for 2023?) the garden is private and safe and our dog loved it (as did we). The road out the front is generally quiet although on a really nice day the traffic can back up from the beach car park. The front gate is fab for keeping pets and children safe till the adults are all set to go on these occasions. The cottage was clean and tidy and we had everything we needed for our stay. Crantock is great and the surf school and local coastal walks along the coastal path and the river are a real gem. We’ve booked 2 weeks again in Dale cottage for next year. Think we’ve found our perfect spot and we can’t wait to be back.

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• Barbara - Verified booking

  Overall a lovely cottage.

  Beds comfortable & well equipped. Cleanliness was Ok but needed to be more thorough with things left from previous occupiers under the bed, The real let down was finding that there was a right of access from neighbouring property who left the gate open between the properties and the front of gate of Dale Cottage, This meant our dog could escape onto the street and anyone could walk into the garden off the street if the neighbours didn't lock the gate. It did put a negative and added to stress during the week and we had to deal with the neighbour who wasn't particularly pleasant or accommodating. We wouldn't have booked it, if we had known about it, having left a domestic 9 month boundary challenge. The owner and agent said they were unaware of the right of access but were prompt in clarifying the situation. This information needs to be added to the cottage description so people have a choice and interesting that the information says to lock the outside bin but nothing about the gate.. A well located cottage with a minute walk to pubs and opposite a bus stop.

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• Claire - Verified booking

  We had a lovely stay in the cottage.

  We have previously stayed in the same cottage a few years ago.. If I’m honest, if it was not in the position it is (central in the village and walking distance of the beach) I’m not sure we would re-book. All furnishings are the same as they previously were and are therefore looking tired (carpets, sofa, cushions). The kitchen sink and surround also needs attention. The cleanliness I put as a smiley face as it was good on the whole, however sandy under the lounge furniture- the only reason I noticed this was because we dropped a dice on the floor! Also, in previous cottages we’ve stayed in they’ve left enough dishwasher tablets for the stay. We had 5 which naturally wasn’t enough for 4 of us for a week! We don’t own a dishwasher at home and so wasn’t happy about having to buy tablets considering the price we paid for the cottage. Having said all this, we really did have a lovely week and absolutely love Crantock. It’s been a family holiday for over 20 years and our grown up children still come with us.

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• Tracey - Verified booking

  Guillemot Holiday Cottage is absolutely fabulous, beautifully decorated, comfortable, bathroom is stunning, as were the sea views.

  It has every facility you could possibly want, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, toaster, cooker, ironing board and iron, hair dryers, so no need to take anything with you apart from beach towels and anything you might need for your dog (if taking one). Lovely coastal walks (that go on for miles) and beaches left and right of the property and very close to other places you might wish to visit in Cornwall. Holly, the property manager, was very nice and helpful, even left us some fresh milk and muffins and we had a very nice e-mail from the property owner before we went, to say that he hopes we have a great holiday, that was a nice touch. We have no hesitation in recommending this cottage to family, friends and work colleagues. Will definitely book this cottage again. 5 Stars!

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