School Holidays 2017 Cottages In South Cornwall

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Helen Kay - Verified booking

  We were very disappointed with the cottage; having stayed at many Sykes cottages this was the worst.

  The owner John was very welcoming and helpful but the whole cottage is 'tired' The settee and mattress are saggy and need replacing. The cottage felt damp (john was having trouble with the storage heaters and provided 2 very efficient fan heaters which seemed to warm the air but not the fabric of the building - the situation improved as the week went on as we turned the heating up and opened the windows. The bed linen was fine but the heavy cover on the bed smelt sour. The kitchen was small but well equipped (one small grouse - could an extra 2 mugs be provided?) but to say the cottage had a dining space, while true, is misleading, 2 small chairs and a table not much bigger than a skateboard! The bathroom was tiny, only just big enough to function. The 'courtyard garden' was a narrow space down the side of the cottage which didn't get any sun and was therefore dark and damp, not the open area shown on the photo. Rescorla is not a village, it is a street with houses on it - no pub, no shop, these are in Penwithick, a good mile away. And finally the 'off street parking' was on such a steep slope that we scraped the bottom of the car each time we parked, and judging by the marks on the ground we weren't the first. Thank goodness we had fine, sunny weather and were able to get out each day! We didn't mention most of this to John as a) nothing could be done about most things and b) he was so pleasant we didn't want to upset him about things he couldn't change.

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• David - Verified booking

  This cottage was absolutely perfect for me as a single person wanting peace and quiet and wishing to explore the surrounding area which has multiple beautiful walks through the areas where nature has reclaimed former China clay extraction.

  Others criticise the standards of furnishings etc. It is very homely, and this undoubtedly reflects the caring character of its owner John. Read the description, look at the photos and check the location on a map. This is not boutique luxury in a tourist centre so don’t book if that’s what you expect. It’s very comfortable if you are relaxed about minor defects. Plus it’s relatively cheap, and it’s quick to get to honeypot coastal areas anywhere in Cornwall via the nearby major roads. Parking is very easy on the road opposite the cottage which has virtually no traffic apart from adjacent residents. I never attempted the on site parking bay because you’d need someone with you to assist backing out safely. Roscala is a small hamlet of residential properties but the property has unobstructed views from the front bedroom over adjacent countryside. The small side patio is great for morning coffee. I’ve stayed here twice and would return without hesitation.

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• Elizabeth - Verified booking

  The Annexe was just the place for us!

  A good location. Easy to find. And a fabulous view from the bedroom window. The bedroom was spacious and had plenty of hanging/storage space provided in the wardrobe and dressing table. The lounge/ diner was more than adequate for our needs - the two-seater sofa allowed relaxing in comfort (I'm very short so all sofas are too deep for me) but my husband was very comfortable. The kitchen was well-equipped and organised and easy to work in, although the only meal we ate there was breakfast. The bathroom boasted a very good shower and was just large enough to manage comfortably. We regret having not met the owner, but wish him well for the future. If we were in that part of Cornwall again we would certainly return to Laburnham Annexe. It was so convenient for Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan, Mevagissey and Foy. The pub in Bugle also offered a good meal on our first evening. All in all 100% perfect

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• Sarah - Verified booking

  We had a lovely stay at Camelot cottage, the cottage is in a great location to explore and it was fantastic to be able to accommodate our friendly dog.

  The cottage is spacious for a family of four and very well equipped, a real home from home. Something to consider is that the stair at top of the staircase coming from the master bedroom is a little tricky and wouldn’t be suitable for younger children as extra caution is needed to navigate it. Another is the lack of privacy in outdoor spaces, the very small patio to the front is open to the street front and the tiny decked area to the back offers absolutely no privacy to the property next door, this also affects privacy when in the upstairs bathroom when windows are open. Finally I would like to point out that although we found the accommodation very clean there were some oversights we encountered, there was a packet of biscuits left out for us which I thought was lovely, however when we went to have one the pack was opened and half eaten, not very hygienic at all.

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• Anita - Verified booking

  The Parking arrangements need to be explained more clearly.

  Apparently it is expected that people park on the same side of the road as the cottage.There is a small space in front of the yard gate, but it didn’t look to have been used so we parked opposite and were informed late in the week that this was not the norm. A small sign on the gate would have been helpful. However, there is ample on road parking just around the corner, so not a problem. We really enjoyed our stay and it was lovely to be away from the crowds in Port Isaac. The cottage was quite spacious, plenty of room for the dog and ourselves and immaculate when we arrived with hand sanitizers and other Covid extras in place. The WiFi worked well which was also a boon on longer autumn evenings. Lots of walking close by without using the car and a great farm shop less than a mile away.

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