Dog Friendly Cottages in Cornwall

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Madeleine - Verified booking

  Positives are that the lodge has a very spacious living/kitchen/dining area.

  However, outdoor space was not clean. Decking was dirty and unswept, not cleaned before arrival. Seating could do with being replaced as picnic bench is tatty. Photo on website shows decking in its “new” state which does not reflect the reality. I contacted the maintenance manager via phone who was very pleasant and apologetic about this and advised he would come the following morning to remedy. He also said he would bring a bottle of Prosecco - a very nice gesture! However, the next day I didn’t feel the clean was thorough (was done whilst out) as the decking was still very dirty beneath the table. Sadly no bottle of Prosecco either, so unsure why that was ever promised! I also rang Sykes to advise the state of the twin beds was not acceptable. The mattress on one is fit for nothing but the skip - it’s clearly broken as it’s sunken and you can feel the springs. It’s fortunate my child was ok to sleep on this as I certainly wouldn’t have been. Neither of the beds had mattress protectors which is basic hygiene practice that I would expect in any rental. The sheets were also threadbare and did not fit the mattresses properly. I was advised that the man coming for the decking would also remedy this issue. The sheets were replaced but were still too small. I can see a comment from 2021 which states that mattress protectors are needed and a mattress replacing, which has been responded to as being addressed by the owners, but clearly has not been. This is quite disappointing. In terms of the rest of the accommodation, I would suggest not mentioning that there are games and books - there are no books and two games, one with no instructions. Folder of information was falling apart and could do with being replaced and refreshed. All in all this location is fine as a base, however I would not stay in this accommodation again.

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• Michelle - Verified booking

  If you have come across this house on your holiday search then stop looking as this property is stunning yet incredibly homely.

  If you love a view, well, who doesn’t ? this home offers a different view from each window that changes throughout the day. You can see a lot of thought has gone into getting this home ready to welcome guests, for me it’s always the little things,a pint of milk in the fridge, tea & coffee left for arrival, towels & tea towels, toilet paper, washer & dryer which means one less job when you have to leave and can arrive back home still relaxed from the sea air & views, there are also books, dvd’s, games, binoculars, Alexa speakers, coffee machine for ground coffee, a huge, modern fridge/freezer, the tv set up is a bit complicated if you’re used to just turning the tv on and watching the tv, I’m sure your tv has DVB so no need for the freeview box ?but I work in this industry so I was the one holding 3 remotes, loading the dvd & finding the right programs ! The garden does state it’s enclosed which it isn’t fully so if you have a dog or small child they will need supervision, the balcony is enclosed and has enough furniture to enjoy an morning cuppa, alfresco dining or just a glass of wine while soaking in the views plus it was perfect for my puppy to lie on in the sun (when we had some) ! Every seat in the living room has a different view and there are more than enough furniture for a large family. The bedrooms are all large and have enough hangers and drawer space in each room and the beds are large and comfortable. The driveway fits 2 cars but we parked on the roadway covering the drive due to steepness as our car boots wouldn’t close as the sensors see the drive as an obstruction but that’s BMW for you ! Could do with a bin outside instead of in the garage as we couldn’t locate garage key but this is not a negative just a suggestion. Looe island view was warm, comfortable, homely and welcoming. A true 10 out of 10

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• Nick - Verified booking

  We had a lovely time at Little Jack's at Honnicombe Manor.

  It is a very well presented little cottage that was very clean and had most things we could want. It was clean, comfortable and well maintained set in a nice location and had easy access to most of the activities on the site. There is a fairly decent internet connection in the cottage although it did slow at peak times of the day and with 3 of us using it (better than most holiday cottages I've been to though). There were unfortunate limitations on accessing things like the swimming pool and gym as well as the games room being closed, but this was due to Covid 19 restrictions which were unavoidable. You had to book to use either pool and the gym as well as having to prebook to go into the restaurant. The location is great with a restaurant/pub on site as well as a small shop. A big Tesco is only 3 miles away and another supermarket in the opposite direction not much further than that. There are a few sites of interest such as Cotehele manor and activity centres such as Tamar Trails within a couple of miles and good driving links to most of Cornwall and Devon. I recommend you go and have a wander to the top of nearby Kitt Hill for a look around. For the mandatory cornish pasties there is a small factory shop in nearby Callington for 'Over the top pasties' that has recently won awards and was absolutely delicious. The only slight criticisms I would make, and these are 'slight'; We could have done with a spare set of towels for us all and a wok to do easy one pot family meals. The water pressure isn't always amazing, but was always good enough and we had no issues with water temperature or the water going off which is mentioned in other reviews.

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• Fiona - Verified booking

  The cottage has a strong smell of damp which is over powering.

  The kitchen wasn’t very clean - cupboard doors were dirty and sticky. The drain smell when the dishwasher was on was awful. The hard floor on the ground floor was really dirty. You could tell it had been mopped as there were mopping marks but the floor was still dirty. The front of the cottage is dirty (flooring, paint work, meter cupboard) so the general appearance isn’t great. The garden is also unkept - over grown & messy. The deck, chairs and table were filthy. All in all I felt really let down and it’s certainly not good value for the money. On the positive side it was a really good location for the Eden project and the bathroom was clean (apart from the extractor which is filthy). A lot of the above is so easy to fix with better housekeeping and more attention to detail. A welcome pack would be appreciated as well as some general instructions about locating switches for things (the oven for example) and instructions about bins. A few tips - the house needs to be aired and it needs a dehumidifier. Less Knick knacks - they’re not needed - you need empty surfaces to put your own stuff when staying at a holiday cottage. Sort out the crockery, cutlery etc in the kitchen - it’s such a mix of random things. Provide a airer for drying beach towels etc - a heated airer would be even better to counteract the general dampness of the cottage.

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• Ruth - Verified booking

  The flat was spotless and had lovely views.

  There were a few niggles that were irritating. In the main bedroom the bedside tables were not useable. There were wicker and around 4ft high and my elderly mother couldn’t even rest a cup on tea on it. The 2nd bedroom had an ensuite with a clear door. It looked as if there was a roller blind in place previously but had been removed. I resorted to hanging towels on coat hangers to block the view. Felt very uncomfortable using the toilet. The integrated fridge door had become detached from the outer door which again was irritating. The biggest niggle was the poorly maintained decked area. Several of the planks were warped and sticking up. All three of us without exception tripped as some point. The wall mounted baskets looked like they had been there for several years and were woody and unloved. There was no parasol for the table and with record heat it’s a small thing that would of helped greatly. As the apartment cost over £2000 for the week these are things you should be corrected. The hilly position would be of concern to some people, fine for us but should be noted if you are less mobile.

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