Guests say
Trevethen Cottage in Newquay, Cornwall, is highly praised for its fantastic location, comfortable beds, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the proximity to the beach and local amenities, as well as the property's generous en suites and sun trap garden. The housekeeper, Claire, receives commendations for her responsiveness and helpfulness. While some minor maintenance issues and cleanliness concerns are noted, the overall sentiment is positive, with many guests looking forward to returning.
Most guests found the cottage to be clean and well-presented, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. However, a few guests mentioned issues such as a musty smell, dusty rooms, and some unclean kitchen utensils, which suggests room for improvement in this area.
The cottage's location is consistently lauded for its easy access to the beach and local village. The convenience of nearby pubs, shops, and the beach being just a short walk away contributes to a high rating in this category.
Guests are very pleased with the comfort provided by the cottage, mentioning very comfy beds and bedding, as well as the cozy lounge. Some guests noted that the sofas were different from those in the photographs, which affected their comfort slightly.
The property is well-equipped with a kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine, and tumble dryer. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as a non-working oven fan, a broken BBQ, and the need for a dustpan, brush, and working washing line, which lowers the score in this category.
The provision of a welcome pack and additional items like a beach trolley and windbreaker are thoughtful touches that guests appreciated. While these gifts enhance the experience, it is politely noted that such offerings are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
About this property
A beautiful semi-detached cottage resting in the quaint village of Crantock in Cornwall, Trevethen Cottage is a wonderful retreat for a large family or group of seven. Lying less than 500 metres to the stunning stunning shores of Crantock Beach, Trevethen Cottage is perfect for those seeking a relaxing escape away from the crowds, yet still within reach of all the popular surrounding attractions. Enjoy being able to park up opposite the property in your private parking space, before taking in the charming exterior and heading inside; find the homely sitting room to be the place to relax after a day of exploration, with two sofas in here, one of which being a large corner sofa, to sink into, with a TV to watch on a quiet evening and a working open fire.
A formal dining room offers a fabulous spot for a family feast, with beautiful parquet flooring beneath and a feature fireplace adding grandeur, you can look forward to catching up with your loved ones over delicious meals. Prepare your snacks and food in the country kitchen, reached down the hall and up three steps, it boasts lovely pale green fitted units with every appliance you need, as well as a washing machine placed perfectly on the first-floor landing. Step out into the multi-level garden on sunny days, with an outdoor shower near the side entrance so you can come straight from the beach and wash off the sand, as well as a kennel for your four-legged friend, whilst steps lead up to the raised patio with bench seating for all to dine alfresco and a lovely summerhouse with two day beds in, sure to be a fun spot for children to play!
Enter the first floor from the walkway leading from the raised patio or head up the internal stairs and discover three remaining bedrooms, with a lovely double room complete with an en-suite bathroom, a further double with an en-suite shower room and views over to the church, and finally a triple bunk room with a double below and a single on top. Upon waking, make your way from the house and straight down onto Crantock Beach where you can enjoy a beautiful morning stroll along the waters and let the sea air wake you up, with the long stretch of golden sands being a much quieter and tranquil spot than other more popular beaches over in Newquay, although still excellent for swimming and surfing.
The charming village of Crantock is a perfect base for exploring the northern Cornish coast, with easy access onto the South West Coast Path providing a simple way to experience breath-taking scenery and coming across more wonderful villages and beaches, like Perran Sands Beach, Perranporth, and the St Agnes Heritage Coast. Keen surfers will want to try out the incredible surf at Fistral Beach where large waves coming from the Cribbar Reef create the perfect conditions to show off your skills, while beginners can get involved too with several surf schools dotted around at all of Newquay's beaches to teach you Cornwall's favourite watersport.
Grab lunch in Newquay choosing from a host of restaurants and pubs to dine in, with some boasting stunning beach views, before heading over to the Blue Reef Aquarium to meet all manner of sea creatures from sharks to turtles and many exotic species, you can catch a diving display or a feeding session for added excitement, great for all ages! For an evening treat head to Lighthouse Cinema, or sample some cocktails at one of the many bars here. Newquay Zoo is another fantastic day trip, with Jungle Jack's and Oasis Fun Pools being great ideas for those with smaller children.
Delight in a range of fun from the peaceful haven of Trevethen Cottage in Crantock.
Resting in the sunny county of Cornwall is the historic village of Crantock, offering somewhere to escape the crowds and hustle and bustle of the more popular locations, with its charming cottages and close proximity to the beautiful beach. The village has a local well-stocked shop and a pub, while it is just an easy drive away from the livelier surfing spot of Newquay, with the renowned Fistral Beach, Blue Reef Aquarium and Newquay Zoo, as well as easy access from the cottage to the wonderful South West Coast Path.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x triple bunk with a shower and WC opposite.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with open fire.
Oil central heating with open fire.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private carpark for two cars opposite property for at least 2 family cars.
Enclosed multi-level garden with patio, seating, summerhouse, charcoal barbecue, dog kennel and external shower.
Pet-friendly.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 mile, beach 0.3 miles.
Note: This property only accepts 7 night booking with a Friday arrival.
Nearby points of interest
- Fistral Beach
- Watergate Bay
- Carnewas at Bedruthan - National Trust
- Trevaunance Cove
- Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay
- Newquay Zoo
- Copper Trail
- St. Columb hurling
- Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre
- Royal Cornwall Museum
Reviews (21)
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Sharon
Smelled musty throughout downstairs and in some upstairs rooms. Seemed dusty and too many soft furnishings that didnât feel clean in the living room. Chopping board in kitchen was mouldy. One pan was full of cooking oil. Gave us a feeling that everything needed a good clean. No bbq.
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Barry
There was insufficient suitable glassware in the kitchen and some of the cooking utensils were not clean when we arrived.
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Nina
Uninterested and rude owner when he finally spoke to us on last day. Numerous days of the holiday interrupted by workmen. House not that clean but we could have put up with this if not for the other issues. two rooms totally out of commission and unable to use the back garden for several days due to workmen in the area, particularly not great with a dog. If the house was not ready for rental we should have been notified in advance and offered refund or alternatives. Both Sykes and landlord very slow to respond to issues.