Dog Friendly Cottages in Cornwall

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Susan - Verified booking

  My husband and I have visited Cornwall every year for the last 18 years.

  We have stayed in a variety of accommodation on each visit, so we generally have an idea of what to look for in a cottage. We were happy with the cleanliness of the cottage, however we did find that the grill pan still had fat in it and we were somewhat disappointed with the state of the outside space. There were lots of weeds (we're aware there has been a lot of rain) it was apparent that the outside areas hadn't been attended to for quite a while. The cottage is called Vi's Valley View, sadly the view was obscured as the double glazed windows in the lounge and the bedroom have blown along with two smaller windows, so looking out of them was a little dreary. In the welcome pack it stated there were dog bowls and treats in the study, neither were found. Not the end of the world I know. We had a query about the access to the outhouse where we could find fuel for the open fire, it said in the Information pack that the contact number for any queries was at the front of the Information pack, it wasn't. Thankfully I was able to find this on the email from our booking with Sykes. We made contact asking how we could access the outhouse and they got back to us 2-3 days later. In our experience the majority of holiday cottages leave a 'Welcome Pack', in these we have had items such as Milk, biscuits, and even a bottle of wine on a couple of occasions. At Vi's cottage we got a welcome pack but on opening it there was 2 dishwasher tab, 2 washing capsules, a cloth, sponge and washing up liquid. Sorry to say we were a little stunned the fact it was called a 'Welcome Pack'!! We found the bed in the main bedroom a too firm for us. On a positive note, we enjoyed our time in Cornwall. The cottage kitchen is well equipped, the lounge very comfortable, great location, good parking 'The Ship' served great food and the locals were very welcoming.

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• Sandra - Verified booking

  The only selling point to this property is of course the view and location.

  Although the property looks good inside on first appearance, there were many unsatisfactory issues. The double bed was very uncomfortable it dips right down in the middle and makes a loud cracking noise when you get out sounding and feeling like the frame is broken (left with a bad back!) we had to clean round the property before settling in as the cleanliness was extremely poor. The bedrooms (both) smelt musty and damp, we couldn't use any of the storage - wardrobes and drawers as they smelt extremely damp/musty. The towels supplied for use were rock hard and smelly/musty. The patio doors from the main bedroom led to a disgustingly dirty courtyard which was unusable, which should be regularly cleaned. The front outside seating area was not practical as too much furniture in such a small area; also the seating cushions were left out/on so were wet/damp. We couldn't regulate the hot water in the shower; therefore got scolded more than once! There was no manual or information with regards to anything in the cottage ie how to use the heating system, how to dispose of rubbish etc and the bins allocated to the flat were all locked, we therefore put most of our rubbish into the local public bins on our way out.

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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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• Paul - Verified booking

  We found the accommodation to be very comfortable and the location is extremely peaceful and it is pleasant to sit out in the evening although no chairs are provided, only a picnic bench.

  There are adjoining holiday properties so noise levels could depend on who is staying next door but sound insulation between the properties is excellent. Minor drawbacks are that freezer and general storage space in the kitchen is rather limited (we mainly self cater). Also there is no external washing line or dryer for items which are unsuitable for putting in the washer/dryer such as swimwear and wet suits. We were unable to find instructions for the tv, washing machine, cooker, microwave etc. Also we found some of the crockery and utensils were not clean on this occasion. There is an imbalance in size between the bedrooms so the property is probably best suited to a couple with children, or just three adults. The owners live on site and are friendly and approachable and would I am sure sort out any major issues. We have now stayed three times and would recommend this property so long as you are prepared for a short drive down the country lanes to access it.

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• Jason - Verified booking

  This was our second visit to Whistler, and we were pleased to see the improved decor and enhanced outdoor seating area.

  However, we encountered several issues this time. The second bedroom had a persistent smell of dampness, which returned despite opening the windows. Additionally, the water in the shower was scalding hot, making it unusable for four days. Although we reported the issue immediately, we only reached an answering machine until after the weekend. The problem was eventually fixed, but it significantly impacted our stay. The apartment was also much noisier than before. We were disturbed by noise from the flat above, where people seemed to be up all night, and from music coming from a nearby bar. Construction work on an adjacent building began very early each morning, and it appears far from complete. Finally, our allocated parking spot was frequently occupied by others, leading to extra parking costs. The owners should make it clearer that the spot is reserved to avoid this inconvenience. Maybe a padlock post may be useful here.

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