Snaptrip says
Kelmscot is a charming cottage in the tranquil Cornish town of Port Isaac, praised for its comfortable beds and quiet location. It serves as an excellent base for exploring the local area, with some guests highlighting the well-equipped nature of the property and the convenience of an outdoor shower. While some guests have raised concerns about cleanliness, others have reported satisfactory conditions following a deep clean.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Cleanliness has been a recurring concern among guests, with multiple reports of dust, cobwebs, and pet hair. Some guests noted improvements after raising issues, but the consistency of cleanliness appears to be lacking.
The cottage's location is frequently commended for its tranquillity and proximity to local attractions and beaches. It is considered a great base for exploring Cornwall, despite some guests noting difficulty in finding nearby amenities.
Guests generally find the beds comfortable and the cottage quiet, contributing to a restful stay. However, some guests mentioned issues with the size of the property and the fit of bed linens.
The property is well-equipped, with a particularly appreciated outdoor shower. However, there are reports of maintenance issues such as non-working TVs, dripping taps, and problematic door locks, suggesting room for improvement.
There is insufficient information to assess thoughtfulness as there are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate the owner's consideration for guests' experiences.
About this property
In the pretty village of Trelights, a mile from the coast path and two miles from the north Cornish fishing village of Port Isaac is Kelmscot. This beautiful Cornish retreat once the blacksmith’s cottage, seamlessly blends characterful original features with contemporary style and elegance. Enter into a bright and welcoming sitting room, with full height windows to bring in the light and a feature wood burning stove - simply divine and the perfect place to relax no matter the season. The kitchen diner is the real heart of the home; here you will find everything you’ll need to rustle up a feast which you can enjoy at the dining table or al fresco in the garden. As the evening draws to a close, three sumptuous bedrooms await, two doubles with zip link beds for flexible sleeping and a double room on the ground floor. They share a gorgeous family bathroom. Outside, a sunny patio and smart lawned garden await (garden not enclosed); perfect for morning coffee or a BBQ on a summer’s eve. After a day on the beach you can rinse away the salt and sand with a convenient outside shower. Walkers will love this stretch of the nearby coast path which has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Explore the pretty harbour village of Port Isaac where you’ll find some world class eateries or the secluded sandy cove at Port Gaverne where there are opportunities for sea-kayaking and coasteering days out. Families will love Daymer Bay (dog friendly all year round) and Polzeath; the area's best surfing beach. Tintagel Castle, Pencarrow House and Garden in Bodmin, as well as the Pentargon Waterfall in Boscastle are all well worth a visit and within easy reach. For days out and days in, Kelmscot is the perfect Cornish retreat.
Port Isaac, one of the undiscovered treasures of Cornwall. A beautiful fishing village nestling in a steep sided valley, the old village in the valley remains unchanged from its days of fishing, slate export and smuggling in the previous century
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with super kingsize bed (can be 3ft twin on request) 1 x double with king size bed (can be 2'6 twin on request) 1 x ground floor double.
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area, Sitting room with wood burning stove.
Cloakroom
Electric heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, Smart TV, Netflix and WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for two cars.
Two well behaved pets accepted, sorry no smoking allowed, Garden with lawn, patio, table and chairs and BBQ, (The garden is not enclosed).
Shop and pub 0.9 miles, beach 4 miles.
Note: This property has a 4pm check in time.
Note: the ground floor bedroom and bathroom are accessed via 4 steps.
Nearby points of interest
- Rock Beach
- Carnewas at Bedruthan - National Trust
- Watergate Bay
- Tintagel Castle
- Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
- St. Columb hurling
- Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre
- Wheal Martyn
Reviews (17)
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Paul
The cottage was warm and comfortable and we had a lovely stay. Good base for local attractions and beaches at Rock. Quiet village location.
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Kerry
Had a great week there exploring an area of Cornwall never visited before having always stayed in the Newquay area. Proâs: Lovely & very modern well set out cottage with comfy beds. Has everything you need whilst there. However a few extra cleaning cloths would help as one dish sponge supplied so one for cleaning bathroom would help. Iâm always wary in dog friendly accommodation even though I brought my own dogs but there was no dog smell which was great. Outside shower was a god send for showering dogs after beach. Cons: Having read previous reviews re, cleanliness I was a little worried. On arrival I was very disappointed that despite previous bad reviews that lessons hadnât been learnt as it was very dirty & looked like it had been a long time since had a deep clean. It had received a surface clean only. The high windows above the patio doors were full of cobwebs complete with a spider. The skirting was dirty & behind the bed and bedside units even more so. Down the side of the sofa were the Wi-Fi unit was kept was disgusting, full of dust bunnyâs and dead bugs. The upstairs loo extractor rained down clouds of dust & the occasional dust bunny rolled out from under the sofa. The velum windows were full of cobwebs inside and dirty outside. There was dirty cushion covers on sofas & a stained rug. Thick layer of dust on extractor hood and lamps. The remote controls were a petri dish for bacteria. You go on holiday to get away from housework & only expect to have to clean up after yourself. There was very limited Wi-Fi & only managed to get Netflix on once for 20 minutes but to be honest this did not bother us as it was nice to have the break from it all & we only used as a base for sleeping. I was a bit apprehensive about the garden not being enclosed with my 2 dogs but due to set up of the patio doors it was easy to keep an eye on them, plus due to location there was no passing traffic. We stayed there during a very hot week & the heat inside was unbearable, blinds at the doors and on the high windows would really help, we closed the curtains whilst out to cool the lounge down but the light & heat from the high windows above the patio doors was unbearable. A ceiling fan would be a great addition also. Would I stay here again? Yes but only if I could be guaranteed a cleaner cottage. You need to find a better cleaning company as that was the only downside which was a shame. I did try to contact the owner re, the cleanliness whilst there but as the phone signal is very poor I could not get a connection. Yes I could have tried whilst out & about where signal was better but I didnât & thatâs on me.
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Kerry
Had a great week there exploring an area of Cornwall never visited before having always stayed in the Newquay area. Proâs: Lovely & very modern well set out cottage with comfy beds. Has everything you need whilst there. However a few extra cleaning cloths would help as one dish sponge supplied so one for cleaning bathroom would help. Iâm always wary in dog friendly accommodation even though I brought my own dogs but there was no dog smell which was great. Outside shower was a god send for showering dogs after beach. Cons: Having read previous reviews re, cleanliness I was a little worried. On arrival I was very disappointed that despite previous bad reviews that lessons hadnât been learnt as it was very dirty & looked like it had been a long time since had a deep clean. It had received a surface clean only. The high windows above the patio doors were full of cobwebs complete with a spider. The skirting was dirty & behind the bed and bedside units even more so. Down the side of the sofa were the Wi-Fi unit was kept was disgusting, full of dust bunnyâs and dead bugs. The upstairs loo extractor rained down clouds of dust & the occasional dust bunny rolled out from under the sofa. The velum windows were full of cobwebs inside and dirty outside. There was dirty cushion covers on sofas & a stained rug. Thick layer of dust on extractor hood and lamps. The remote controls were a petri dish for bacteria. You go on holiday to get away from housework & only expect to have to clean up after yourself. There was very limited Wi-Fi & only managed to get Netflix on once for 20 minutes but to be honest this did not bother us as it was nice to have the break from it all & we only used as a base for sleeping. I was a bit apprehensive about the garden not being enclosed with my 2 dogs but due to set up of the patio doors it was easy to keep an eye on them, plus due to location there was no passing traffic. We stayed there during a very hot week & the heat inside was unbearable, blinds at the doors and on the high windows would really help, we closed the curtains whilst out to cool the lounge down but the light & heat from the high windows above the patio doors was unbearable. A ceiling fan would be a great addition also. Would I stay here again? Yes but only if I could be guaranteed a cleaner cottage. You need to find a better cleaning company as that was the only downside which was a shame. I did try to contact the owner re, the cleanliness whilst there but as the phone signal is very poor I could not get a connection. Yes I could have tried whilst out & about where signal was better but I didnât & thatâs on me.