Snaptrip says
Chi Lowarth in Helston, Cornwall, receives high praise for its comfort, cleanliness, and thoughtful touches. Guests appreciate the well-equipped lodge, its tasteful decoration, and the peaceful garden. The location is ideal for exploring local beaches and towns, with good access to dog walks. While there is a mention of a minor issue with TV reception and a concern about the property's size and secure outdoor space for larger dogs, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many looking forward to returning.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviews consistently mention the property being spotless and very clean, indicating high standards of cleanliness. One isolated incident regarding a housekeeping bond does not reflect the general consensus.
The lodge is praised for its quiet, rural setting, with easy access to local walks, beaches, and towns. Some guests found the parking situation tricky, but the location's convenience for exploring the area is well-regarded.
Guests find the property extremely comfortable, with a warm and homely feel. The beds are noted as being particularly comfy, contributing to a restful experience.
The lodge is described as well-equipped and tastefully decorated. There are minor points raised about TV reception and the size of the garden, but overall, the facilities meet guests' needs.
Many reviews highlight the thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, such as welcome treats and local information. While these gifts are warmly received, it is important to note that such personal touches, while common, are not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
Porthleven 0.9 miles. Chi Lowarth is a luxury lodge in Cornwall, nestled on the outskirts of Porthleven. This pet-friendly abode has a contemporary finish and is ideal for a romantic retreat, complete with an enclosed garden, off-road parking, ground-floor living, and secure storage for bikes and surfboards. Inside, the bright and airy open-plan living space welcomes you to rustle up home-cooked meals in the well-equipped kitchen area, dine at the table for two, and relax in the sitting room; why not start the woodburning stove and choose a film on the Smart TV? Alternatively, make the most of your private, secluded garden to dine in the sunshine, rinse off the sand in the outdoor shower, and there's plenty of lawn space for dogs to play. Decorated with great attention to detail throughout, this luxury lodge has a king-size bedroom with patio doors onto the garden, bathrobes and toiletries provided, and a beautifully appointed shower room. For a day by the sea, head to Porthleven with a golden sandy beach, The Ship Inn pub, Kota Restaurant, and the picturesque Porthleven Harbour; all the pubs are dog-friendly! If you can tear yourself away from your romantic sanctuary, the town of Helston is close by with eateries such as The Coffee Hut and The Cornish Oven for traditional pasties, as well as the Museum of Cornish Life. Local attractions include the National Trust's Penrose, Helston Railway to ride vintage locomotives, and historic mine ruins along the coast, such as Trewavas Mine. Be sure to explore further afield with a walk along the scenic coastal path, whilst Marazion and the medieval St Michael's Mount, Penzance where you can sail to the Isles of Scilly, and the Bohemian St Ives are all within reach. Chi Lowarth is a luxury lodge in Cornwall for two guests to tour a spectacular region.
Helston is the western gateway to the Lizard Peninsula, which has a beautiful coastline. Helston is a pleasant, busy market town famous for its Flora Day Festival and "Furry Dance" legends. Poldark Mine, one of the best underground experiences in the south west, tells of the area's mining heritage. At the National Seal Sanctuary on the Helford River, visitors can watch seals play and feed. Flambards theme park has thrilling rides and excellent living history experiences. Falmouth and Land's End are further away. Helston offers a range of family-friendly attractions.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
One king-size bedroom.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Electric central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, dishwasher.
Smart TV (on demand services only), WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Hairdryer.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Enclosed front garden with lawn, patio, furniture and outdoor shower.
Secure storage for bikes and surfboards.
Local pilates studio and mobile massage available at an additional charge, booking advised.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.9 miles, pub 0.9 miles, beach 1.9 miles.
Note: This property only accepts babes in arms
Nearby points of interest
- Kynance Cove
- Cadgwith Cove
- Enys Gardens
- St Peter’s Church, Flushing
- Pendennis Castle
- St Mawes Castle
- Porthminster Beach Café
- National Maritime Museum Cornwall
- Anima-Mundi (Formerly Millennium)
- Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Reviews (19)
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Caroline
It's in the garden of the owners but surrounded by delightful gardens and safe for dogs. A quiet location but just a few minutes drive from cliff path and the many independent shops cafes and restaurants in Porth Leven.
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Alison
Lovely little touches on arrival from owners! Short walk into town where there are some lovely places to enjoy a drink and something to eat! Highly recommend
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Anthony
The parking situation was a little tricky and we sadly damaged the underside of our car. It is advertised as dog friendly which it is however it is not secure at all so be careful letting your dogs outside, also the owners have several dogs themselves who wander down which is fair enough however we sadly have nervous and reactive dogs so caused us a few small issues but otherwise it is set in a nice location for dog walking. Sadly it wasnât for us really and a further reason for the low rating was being charged £100 housekeeping bond when the property was left as we found it, the money was taken by Sykes without consulting us at all, we sadly had no chance to ask what the issue was and upon contacting them to ask for the images and evidence so we could try to see if there was anything that was indeed wrong that we had missed, I heard nothing back despite contacting them twice. As we cleaned the property before we left and returned everything to its proper place I was understandably upset to have been charged extra money without any explanation from the owners or from Sykes. For us it wonât be something we book again sadly, however I would say that if it is for a few days and you arenât going to be in the property much then itâs not a bad place to stay. But it is not suitable for any larger dogs in my opinion there really isnât enough space.