Dog Friendly Cottages In Truro

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Joanne - Verified booking

  It’s been a week since we got home from our stay at Little Chycoose, I’ve missed our time there every day since being home.

  I have been visiting Cornwall every year since age 7 apart from my teen years that were spent in Canada. There is something about Cornwall that gets under your skin and finds a place in your heart. We went on to take our children and now our grandaughter has had her first holiday in Cornwall. Little Chycoose was a real home from home, everything that three generations of one family would need was catered for and we were immediately wrapped up in the special warmth and magic that exuded from it. From the welcome pack (bubbles, scones, clotted cream etc) to the milk, tea, coffee and kitchen bits, we didn’t need to worry about anything for the first day. We travelled to Cornwall from The Isle of Wight and the New Forest, quite a trip with a baby and someone with limited mobility, finding the cottage was made extra special by the little roads that led to it. As each car arrived the same things were said by the occupants ’this is just perfect’. It wouldn’t matter what time of year you visited, LC would always be perfect. Set in countryside with beautiful gardens, farmers fields for views going off into the distance and a group of squirrels to keep the dachshund’s on their toes, we had plenty to occupy us both inside and out. Ample space downstairs allowed my son in law to have business meetings via Skype whilst the rest of the family and doggos occupied the rest of the house and gardens. LC is the type of house I think of when I look at owning a property where we could all live, one that embraces family life but also allows everyone to have their own space to read, play or congregate in the kitchen, not once did we end up going out for dinner. We made full use of the kitchen space and had some wonderful meals around the large kitchen table. My husband and I stayed in the Cow Shed, tastefully decorated throughout and with a fabulous shower. It was nice to say goodnight at the end of the evening and make our way to bed, we slept well each night and in the morning we’re ready to start the day. Every year I have places I want to visit but this year, it didn’t matter. We were so comfortable in our surroundings that we stayed home several times whilst others went out for a mooch. Mark, owner of LC was lovely, thoughtful and appreciative of family life. It was thoughtful of him to make contact to ensure all was well and to see if anything was needed by any of us (including the baby). Our thoughts on LC….. perfect! Would we come again? Absolutely. I give a general heads up on anyone with an EV. We had a nightmare finding somewhere to charge and ended up in the McDonalds car park just as you head into Falmouth (about 4miles from LC). It’s a fast charge and cost us £30 to fill up. On leaving LC, we stopped at Launceston, the car park had a super fast charger and again it was just under £30 and got us home (just). I wish Cornwall would sort this out, living on the Isle of Wight we have the same problem so I’m more than tolerant of it but some may not be. Relax, you’re on holiday.

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• Keith - Verified booking

  We were 3 couples with our ladies singing in Truro Cathedral for the week.

  Starting on Monday to Sunday, we were able to use the Sunday changeover. it was easy to transport our ladies into Truro each day for practise - only 15 minutes door to Cathedral. The house is on a steep hill on a typical Cornish back lane. There is some passing traffic so you must be careful for the half a mile from the "main" road (where you can pass easily). The North and South Coast are less than 10 miles away. Once we arrived are the house, we had the big garden and extensive accommodation to ourselves. The main house has 2 bedrooms with 2 adjacent bathrooms - ideal for 2 couples. The separate en-suite annex, called the "cow shed", is a beautiful addition - very quiet with large double bed and excellent shower room. There is a small double bed for an extra person - which was used occasionally by one couple to avoid the snorer! The huge kitchen/diner extension with large bi-fold window was the most used room. 6 people round a table which could have taken 8 or more with an island cupboard/breakfast bar. The small lounge had Sky sports too!! We didn't use the garden "shed" with veranda - but it offered a full-size table-tennis table and many beach accessories - e.g. body boards. The garden lawns and borders were kept well. Thank you to the owner who looked after his visitors arrival and stay. You couldn't ask for more

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• Ben - Verified booking

  The best holiday cottage we have stayed in.

  It was myself, my partner, our 20mth old son and our 2 dogs. We stayed for 2 weeks end of Feb/beginning of March. Prior to arriving, Richard (the owner) sent us step by step directions to get to the cottage. He also recommended a lady who does dog day care (Salty Sea Dogs Walking & Day Care, Perranporth) so we could visit the Eden Project. The cottage itself is fantastic; located a short distance from Perranporth (2 min drive) with ample parking for 2-3 cars. Richard and Sue have literally thought of everything; the kitchen is kitted out with a high standard of all necessary utensils, cookware and crockery which enabled us to cook most nights. There were instructions on how to use the TV & DVD player, WIFI, heating and heater in the bathroom. Also provided was towels for the dogs, blankets for the settees, a high chair, travel cot and sturdy baby gates (a god send for us!). In the garden is a shed which is basically a play room, which our son loved! There is also a huge selection of books and DVDs. The beds are very comfortable and plenty of towels are provided. We personally loved the decor of the cottage; all the little touches such as sea themed ornaments and pictures. We wouldn't think twice about staying again and would definitely recommend.

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• Nicola - Verified booking

  Little Chycoose was the perfect base for a wonderful week in Cornwall.

  We loved the quirkiness of the main house in contrast to the light, airy kitchen extension. Blessed with amazing weather, we were able to throw open the bifold doors and take full advantage of the lovely dog friendly garden, outdoor dining area and summer house. The Cow Shed has been beautifully converted and was perfect for one of our party who preferred their own space. The owner Mark was on hand to welcome us and quickly iron out a couple of minor issues, neither of which detracted us from enjoying our holiday. The cottage is quite rural but well located for places such as Falmouth, Truro, St Ives etc. Great food at the nearby Royal Oak at Perranwell Station and can totally recommend the Hidden Hut at Porthcurnick/Portscatho. If you have a dog, do go to Kennall Vale nature reserve nearby, a wonderful shaded woodland walk with water, perfect when the weather is too hot for the four legged members of the family. If you're looking for a peaceful, rural location with easy access to exploring central Cornwall, then Little Chycoose is the perfect place.

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• Michelle - Verified booking

  The house is lovely but in need of a really good spring clean.

  Cobwebs everywhere. The essentials like bedding bathrooms and kitchen were spotless but the house itself needs to have some love too. Listing needs to say there are steps into kitchen and no down stairs toilet. Having two people with limited abilities with stairs did struggle. Cowshed was lovely but needing a fire alarm in there as the heater gets very hot we turned it off as weather was very mild fire the time of year. The shared drive needs to have house name on it so that it can be found easier. Our dog got out of the garden so isn’t secure but can imagine the garden is beautiful in the summer. Maybe a welcome book of where you can visit things close by and what days bins go out where they need to be kept etc. just general household things would be nice. Lovely gift on arrival of scones and bubbles. Host is extremely helpful and welcoming. Was a great week away.

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