Guests say
Alice Cottage in St. Agnes, Cornwall, offers a warm, home-like atmosphere in a great location suitable for families and pets. While some guests appreciated the property's cleanliness and spaciousness, others noted areas for improvement. The proximity to local amenities and beaches was frequently praised.
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed, with some guests finding the cottage clean while others reported issues with dirty crockery and mould. The inconsistency leads to a slightly above average score.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to local shops, pubs, and beaches, making it an ideal spot for holidaymakers looking to explore Cornwall.
Guests found the beds comfortable and the property spacious. However, some discomfort was noted due to insufficient heating and a lack of comfortable seating for the number of guests the cottage can accommodate.
Facilities and maintenance issues were a common theme, with several guests noting the absence of a dishwasher, problems with appliances, and maintenance concerns such as broken furniture and electrical issues.
There is insufficient information to score thoughtfulness accurately. While a nice touch with scones is mentioned, it is not clear if this is a regular occurrence or a one-off gesture, and no other reviews mention gifts or additional thoughtful touches.
About this property
St Agnes 0.6 miles. Resting in an elevated position with views overlooking Peterville and St Agnes towards the beacon, Alice Cottage is ideally placed for a rural escape to Cornwall, with the coast being in easy reach for all manner of attractions. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the village of Wheal Kitty near to all of the amenities of St Agnes, this cottage is well-suited to families or groups of friends seeking an idyllic escape. Kick off your shoes in the porch before making your way into the spacious open-plan living space, the perfect spot to spend quality time with your loved ones, here you can unwind before the television for a relaxing afternoon in or gather around the dining table for an evening of board games when you're not using this space to serve up all your home-made meals. The kitchen hosts a good range of appliances to assist you on your stay, with a stylish breakfast bar perched at the end of the worktop making a lovely spot to accompany your loved one as they prepare a delicious dinner. Move through into the bright and airy conservatory where you can enjoy a refreshing beverage beneath the evening sun, or step out into the enclosed patio area where you can admire the mature shrubs and plants as your canine companions play freely. At the end of each day take your pick from three lovely bedrooms; a ground-floor double and a mezzanine twin accessed straight from the stairs leading to another double bedroom, each room boasting its own TV so you can watch your favourite shows as you drift off to sleep, with a homely interior to accompany too. Begin your day within the impressive ground-floor bathroom, home to a Jacuzzi bath and shower over, you can choose how best to prepare for your fun-filled day. Explore the local area by foot, with all the amenities you could need for a self-catered stay being within walking distance in the beautiful village of St Agnes, here you can find a selection of shops, pubs, restaurants and cafés to take your pick from, perfect for whether you're packing up a picnic or celebrating with an indulgent dinner. Visit the St Agnes Miners and Mechanics Institute and pick up a piece of art reminding you of your stay to take back home, and be sure to take a trip to the Saint Agnes Museum to learn about the rich mining history of the area. There are so many beautiful beaches within easy reach of the property, with a trip to Newquay being a must for its golden, sandy beaches of Fistral and Watergate Bay, offering the perfect opportunity for relaxing as well as being a popular hotspot for surfing and a range of other watersporting opportunities for those looking to try something new. Meet the sea creatures at the Blue Reef Aquarium, sure to provide excitement for any age, with Newquay Zoo being of equal delight with its dusky pademelons, long-nosed potoroos, and many more exotic animals awaiting your arrival. Visit the famous Tate museum of St Ives, or spend a leisurely day in Truro with plenty of shops to while away the hours in and even more history to discover. In easy reach of so many wonderful attractions, Alice Cottage is ideally positioned for your break to Cornwall at any time of year.
St Agnes is a beautiful village resting on the Cornish coast, boasting four surrounding beaches and plenty of stunning scenery to walk and cycling amidst. Join the South West Coast Path for some of the most spectacular views in the region, with plenty of shops and pubs to explore along the way as well as in the village. Newquay can be found in easy reach with its equally impressive beaches as well as St Ives with the famed Tate Museum; there's so much to be seen around St Agnes.
EPC Rating: Band EAccommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double with TV, 1 x double with TV and en-suite wet room with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x mezzanine twin with TV.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Conservatory
Please note - this property can only accept Saturday to Saturday bookings.
Electric central heating and underfloor heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for three cars.
Small front patio area with seating.
Rear enclosed patio with seating.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: The first floor double bedroom is accessed via the twin bedroom.
Note: The property does not have broadband, but it does have a WiFi hub
Nearby points of interest
- Fistral Beach
- Watergate Bay
- Porthminster Beach Café
Reviews (18)
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Trevor
We didn't use the upstairs at all. Lots of space downstairs. Just a few little things. Toilet seat down stairs was loose. The rubbish and re cycling sheet in red folder out of date by 3 years, so we didn't know where the red bin had to go or what day it was collected. Strange because when we arrived there was no red bin after 2 days a red bin appeared in the drive way. So unfortunately there was 3 black bags of rubbish. Having no dishwasher bothered me but with all that space in the kitchen i'm surprised there wasn't one. garden had a lovely fig tree, shame they were not ripe, the next holiday makers will enjoy them. Looking at dates already to re book.
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Sylvia
No welcome pack as in other properties, property needs new cockery and a dishwasher which will help problem of soiled utensils being put back into cupboards.the next day went out and bought own mugs and crockery for our own personel use. Was easier than moaning. Toaster rusty. Microwave door difficult to open but works. I had downstairs bedroom which was lovely. My son had upstairs. Which was fine with views Only moan when stripped single bed duvet was badly stained with old stains. Yuk. Needs new duvet. Other wise we enjoyed our stay . Its in ideal situation for. Exploring. Once all maintenance sorted at property will be excellent. Sylvia Pearce
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Jane
Too many problems to report whilst there. Very poorly equipped kitchen. Pans & crockery dirty, some rusty. Insufficient equipment for six people, only four teaspoons & two odd glasses for beer. No egg cups, or sharp enough knives, broken cheese grater. Both toilet seats loose. Shortage of bedside lights. Broken wardrobe doors. Five comfortable seats for six people, three of which shredded by dogs prior to our stay. Window pole for Velux broken. Bathroom door doesnât shut or lock. Stairgate at top step of stairs fitted at an angle, creating a trip hazard. Garden overgrown. House needs dishwasherâ¦. Whole finish to house extremely poor.