Guests say
The Old Smithy in St Columb Major, Cornwall, receives high praise for its cleanliness, comfort, and prime location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities and the property's proximity to local amenities and attractions. The cottage's charming decor and thoughtful touches contribute to a delightful stay, with many visitors expressing a desire to return.
Reviewers consistently mention the cottage's spotless condition and the high standard of cleanliness, indicating meticulous maintenance and attention to detail.
The property's central location is frequently highlighted, with easy access to shops, pubs, and attractions. Its position is ideal for exploring Cornwall, although one review mentioned visibility issues when exiting the driveway.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with special mentions of the cosy atmosphere and comfy beds. A few comments about mattress preferences suggest a slight variance in individual comfort levels.
The Old Smithy is praised for its excellent facilities and well-equipped nature. While there are no negative comments about maintenance, the lack of outdoor facilities for dogs is noted.
While guests are pleased with the overall experience, there are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful gestures that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
This gorgeous semi-detached cottage has been finely restored from a 300-year old inn, which stood derelict for many years, in the centre of St Columb Major. The cottage has beautiful finishing and contemporary styling, with a light and airy feel in the open plan living area, which has original timber flooring throughout, and with a beautiful Shaker-style kitchen with black granite worktops and a natural slate floor. Perfect for a group of four, this St Columb cottage has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The stone courtyard at the rear of your cottage in St Columb catches the sun, and is a pleasant area to enjoy a refreshing drink.
The shops, historic buildings and inns are a stone's throw from this St Columb cottage, and the popular sandy beaches around the Newquay area are only a fifteen minute drive. These beaches are safe, sandy, regularly have clean surf and have plenty of activities going on in season. From this St Columb cottage there are many other visitor attractions on offer, including the Cornish Birds of Prey Centre, Buccaneer Bay pirate centre, Newquay Zoo and the Blue Reef Aquarium. And of course, there are always numerous magnificent coastal walks and Cornish sub-tropical gardens to enjoy when you stay in this character cottage in St Columb.
The lively town of St Columb Major lies just seven miles from Newquay. The town has many amenities including pubs, shops and a post office. St Columb Major is situated among superb countryside. Newquay is a bustling, popular seaside town which has a number of pubs, bars, shops, aquarium and zoo. Newquay is also well known for surfing and fantastic beaches. Nine miles from St Columb Major is the pretty, fishing town of Padstow. Also nearby are some beautiful walks along the South West coastal path, which has some stunning scenery, and the walks take in rugged cliffs tops, lovely sand dunes and beaches. Within ten miles there is something for everyone, from stately homes and beautiful gardens to adventure playgrounds, theme parks and golf courses. Only eighteen miles away are the famous Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan. St Columb Major and the area nearby have many attractions which are fantastic to visit any time of the year.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Gas central heating.
Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, drinks cooler, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Courtyard garden at rear with furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2 mins walk.
Nearby points of interest
- Watergate Bay
- Fistral Beach
- Rock Beach
- Wheal Martyn
- Eden Project
Reviews (85)
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Gillian
a lovely spacious cottage all you needed plenty of kitchen utensils including a couple of dishwasher tablets the mini supermarket (coop) is over the rd a fabulous bakery and butchers too. It's around 15 mins to a beach 10 mins to the airport. Truro is approx 40 mins we used the park and ride on route I would recommend as it's a busy city. The cottage has it's heating gauge near the front door its a warm cottage it holds it's heat so it doesn't need to be left on high we reduced it to 14 and it was still comfortable I turned it up in the evening for a few hours. There's cobbles outside that became slippery due to the berry's from the trees, take care if your awear it's fine. There's also a draw with dvds, books, maps, and jigsaw. I have landrover the entrance was narrow it's a sharp turn in from the rd take it steady overall I would highly recommend this venue The Hallams
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Neil
All that you may require for your stay us provided. A wonderful base for exploring north Cornwall and beyond.
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Jack
was very welcoming homely & very comfortable would highly recommend