Dog Friendly Cottages in Cornwall

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Graham - Verified booking

  We arrived to the cottage just after 3.

  00pm Sunday afternoon. When passing through the rear gate we were confronted by a strong smell, it was apparent it was coming from the various waste bins. On entering the property we immediately read the information booklet which stated that the bins required leaving at the rear gate, and collection day was Monday. With this in mind I went to move the bins to the gate for collection the next day. As I moved the large black waste bag/sack a rat ran out from underneath and scurried under the shed, also I was covered in all types of flies. It was clear the bins hadn't been emptied in weeks. Not the way I envisaged to start my holiday. Being unable to contact the owners, I contacted Sykes but got no adequate response. In order to try and resolve the issue i read through the information booklet. There were six 'bins' in total no information as to which bins should be put out and on what date. However, on speaking with the lady living in the adjoining property she advised of what bins were due for collection that week and that collection day was in fact Tuesdays. She also said the bins would not be collected from the rear gate and we were to place them at the end of the drive. Thus explaining why none had been emptied for a number of weeks. The main problem was the general waste bin and sack. The bin was already overflowing on our arrival so we were unable to use that. Reluctantly on our last day we placed our black rubbish bag in the black sack, this being the sack the rat had gnawed into. I have to say the inside of the property was lovely and very clean. The outdoor space could also do with some maintenance. The patio and paths were full of weeds. The length of the grass at the top of the garden was also very long which was not helpful when trying to locate the area where our dog had done her business.

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• Mrs Legg - Verified booking

  Merlin Cottage is beautiful and so well located for easy access to many landmarks in Cornwall. There are amazing walks immediately as you step out of the front door and having the river so close by is a real bonus. The cottage is set in a tiny hamlett with friendly neighbour's. Be prepared to drive down some very narrow lanes with no passing places to get there! The nearby town of Lostwithiel is quaint but well serviced with a coop, restaurants and takeaways. We can highly recommend the Moonlight Tandoori. Lostwithiel can be walked to in around 30 minutes through the countryside and along the picturesque river. Lovely beaches are about 15 min by car. We loved the nearby town of Fowey and the Eden project is on the doorstop. Top tip, Eden offer a very generous discount if, like us, you're on universal credit. The cottage it self is full of charm, well equipped and clean. The owners left us tea, biscuits, fresh milk and toiletries which was a nice touch. Ceilings are low, you can't stand straight if you're over 6ft like my son. This is to be expected of a 500 year old cottage and part of its charm. We enjoyed cosying up in the evenings around the fire. Remember to bring matches to get the fire started because these weren't provided. Merlin has some fantastic outside space to sit and eat or have a coffee. We made full use of this whilst we were there. Aside from benches and and an outside table, deck chairs and loungers were also provided. Overall, Merlin Cottage is the perfect base for a Cornish holiday. Just watch your head on the beams!

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• Hannah - Verified booking

  I would absolutely stay at this cottage again and generally things were a very high standard, however there are some minor things which could be improved.

  Firstly, although I don’t expect a ‘welcome pack’ when I stay away, it does seem odd to have a coffee pod machine without even one pod to get you started (or indicate the type of pod required!) Similarly, there were very nice tea, coffee and sugar canisters… all empty. In fact all that was in the kitchen was salt and pepper. It is standard to have at least cooking oil available. In addition, they had premium bakeware, but I discovered when going to remove it from the oven that there were no oven gloves. (Incidentally in the very comprehensive book of instruction manuals the oven is the only one not included). Also strangely the sky box had a parental lock on it. We couldn’t remove this as it didn’t seem to be noted anywhere. I would also suggest mentioning that the property isn’t suitable if you have any accessibility issues - the stairs are very steep and only have a rail on one side. There’s also a very small and not very visible step to the living room which we kept stumbling on. (Not the cottages fault!) The listing states that there is space for two cars on the gravel driveway, however when we stayed there was a large van parked on the gravel most of the time. This made manoeuvring back out onto the road tricky at times. These are minor details as the standard was generally very high and we enjoyed our stay.

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• Sascha - Verified booking

  We stayed here for a week and really enjoyed our trip.

  Having been to Cornwall for the first time we were surprised by the beauty of the landscape in this are. We had the most wonderful stay at Raven Cottage and highly recommend it. Everything was perfect from start to finish. The house was clean upon arrival, creating an immediate sense of comfort and relaxation. The beds were incredibly comfortable, ensuring a good night's sleep. After coming back from our daily trips to beautiful places we were more than happy to enjoy the evening in the winter garden with this stunning view. We will surely miss sitting here and watching endless waters and seagulls right in front of our (temporary) home. The kitchen was another highlight of our stay. It was fully equipped with everything one could possibly need to prepare meals, from pots and pans to utensils and appliances. Overall, Raven Cottage provided the perfect setting for a peaceful and enjoyable getaway. The attention to detail in every aspect of the house made our stay truly exceptional. We would not hesitate to return and strongly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and well-appointed place to stay. Thank you for making our trip so memorable!

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• Joan - Verified booking

  When we booked this break back in January 2024 Raven Cottage was claimed to be all on one level however, there was no mention of the 30 feet step climb from the road to the property.

  There was no mention of the ongoing building work in progress next door that in turn made access to and from the cottage dangerous. These two details would have stopped us booking this cottage in the first place. The rubbish bin and bags were full to overflowing and had obviously been that way for some time.and the advertised 3 spaces for parking were reduced to1 due to storage for next doors building materials. The advertised photo of the front patio was impressive but the side patio area and furniture needed a good clean.It was two weeks prior to our break that we had any hint of the building work or the access steps and we were advised of a discount due to the building work. We paid the full advertised price for this cottage and never did see the discount offered . Due to family health emergency we had to cancel our break and return home after 36 hours, possibly a good move under the circumstances. We were mislead with the advertisement and would have looked elsewhere had we known of the hidden extras. To be fair the interior of the cottage and facilities were exceptional and the views were stunning but we had no intention of sitting indoors for a week.

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