Guests say
The Old Smithy in St Columb Major receives glowing praise for its spacious, beautifully decorated, and well-equipped interiors, making it a comfortable home-from-home. Guests appreciate its excellent location for exploring Cornwall, proximity to local amenities, and dog-friendly policy. Cleanliness and comfort are consistently highlighted, with many returning guests. Minor issues such as mattress preference, driveway access, and occasional maintenance points are mentioned but do not detract from overwhelmingly positive experiences.
Cleanliness is frequently praised, with many guests describing the cottage as spotless, immaculate, and very clean. Only one review mentioned some cutlery being dirty and damp towels on arrival, but these were isolated comments among overwhelmingly positive feedback.
The location is highly rated, with guests loving the proximity to beaches, coastal walks, and local amenities such as shops and pubs. The cottage is described as ideally situated for exploring Cornwall, with only minor concerns about driveway access and visibility.
Guests consistently mention the cottage as comfortable, cosy, and spacious, with super comfy beds and a homely feel. A few guests noted personal preferences regarding mattress firmness and warmth, but overall comfort is a strong positive.
The property is described as very well equipped, with everything needed for a pleasant stay, including kitchen utensils, parking, and entertainment options. A few minor maintenance issues were noted, such as a non-working wine cooler and under-unit lighting, but these did not significantly impact guest satisfaction.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as Christmas decorations, a well-stocked kitchen, and helpful communication. While some mentioned the absence of a welcome pack, it should be noted that gifts or extras are not guaranteed.
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 takein 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
- St. Columb hurling
- Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre
- Newquay Zoo
- Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay
- Wheal Martyn
- St Austell Brewery
- Watergate Bay
- Carnewas at Bedruthan - National Trust
- Fistral Beach
- Rock Beach
Reviews (89)
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Adele
The cottage itself is quaint and in a very quiet area of St Columb. Unfortunately, there was No welcome pack on arrival - we've stayed in many cottages in cornwall and this is the first time we've never received a welcome pack which is slightly disappointing especially after travelling seven hours. Wine cooler didnt work, it actually warmed the wine! Under unit lighting didnt work. Some cutlery was dirty in the cutlery drawer. Patio area was untidy so much so my husband swept it, then had to clean patio set before we could use it. We watered the plants daily as requested. Becareful of the steps leading from patio doors, these can be a bit tricky if you have mobility issues, my elderly father had to grab hold of a garden chair to steady himself when stepping down to sit outside. The bath towels were damp when we arrived so had to be hung to dry. Hand soap was provided in both bathrooms but I always take my own so didn't use them however, its a nice touch. Also provided was a dishcloth , a few washing tablets, some washing up liquid. and tea towel, again I didnt use any of these as I take my own. Cottage was very spacious especially bedrooms. Beds comfortable however, the week we stayed (June) weather was extremely hot, I would recommend a couple of fans for the bedrooms, there was no air whatsoeve which made it unbearable for sleeping. Sitting out on patio felt like we were a bit on show with the neighbours but also felt we were intruding on the neighbours privacy, The kitchen was well equipped although we didnt use the appliances as we ate out most days/evenings. There were dvds, books and a few games provided. The information book needs updating, the wifi code was incorrect, the correct code is attached to the back of the wifi box. The courtyard was very quiet and was lovely to listen to bird song every evening and early morning. The cottage itself was pleasant enough and location was great for exploring. We visited Looe, Polperro, Falmouth, Newquay, St Austell (Par market) Mawgan porth, perranporth beaches. We had a lovely time in St Columb major, the village itself is quaint and has a well stocked Co Op however this can be a little expensive but there is a morrisons and aldi nearby in newquay. All in all we did enjoy our time here and returning to st columb brought back many childhood memories.
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Patrick
Thereâs plenty of space for 4 adults. Comfortable beds, great showers and a fully equipped kitchen made it a pleasure to return to after our days out. This time we took our new pup with us as itâs a dog friendly cottage. The Old Smithy is open plan and has no stair gate. As dogs are not allowed upstairs this may be a problem if your dog is used to sleeping near you. Ours sleeps downstairs and he was a really good boy and enjoyed his 1st holiday!
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Neil
We will be certain to return, even though we sadly lost our dog whilst on holiday this time. As a family we really feel the cottage is a home from home and we are quite sure our dog loved it too! It is clean, warm, comfortable and has a lovely feel to it. Its great to have the WiFi and the parking space and we will definitely be returning.