Guests say
Bolenowe Cottage in Wadebridge, Cornwall, is praised for its perfect location, spaciousness, and comfortable beds. Guests enjoyed the proximity to beaches and local amenities, with some highlighting the property's potential for a lovely stay. However, there are recurring mentions of cleanliness issues and suggestions for maintenance improvements.
Several guests reported cleanliness issues, including grubby areas, sticky floors, and dust. The need for a thorough cleaning was a common theme, which suggests room for improvement in this category.
The location is highly praised for being quiet, perfect for coastal paths, local beaches, and within walking distance to amenities. The proximity to desirable destinations contributed to positive experiences.
While the beds were found to be very comfortable, there were complaints about the comfort of the sofas and the lack of a cosy atmosphere. Some guests suggested improvements to make the living areas more relaxing.
The property is well-equipped and suitable for families, with a playroom and good amenities. However, issues with maintenance, such as a non-working shower and Wi-Fi, were noted. The lack of a bathtub was a concern for guests with young children.
There were no specific mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
In a wonderful location for exploring the magical North Cornwall coast and within easy walking distance of the iconic beaches of Polzeath, Daymer Bay and Rock this charming and spacious cottage is set in the village of Trebetherick, 6 miles from the historic market town of Wadebridge. As you arrive the outdoor dining area shaded by palm trees sets the tone for a relaxing holiday to remember. The ground floor of the cottage has a light, bright and airy open plan living room with kitchen, sitting and dining areas perfect to relax together after a long day on the beach. The children, regardless of age, will be delighted they have their own sitting room with TV and comfy sofa to do their own thing. There are two twin bedrooms and a shower room are also on the ground floor whilst all of the first floor is taken up by the master king-size bedroom complete with en-suite facilities. Beach lovers really will be spoilt for choice during their stay here. Polzeath for many years favoured by royalty and celebrities and Daymer Bay , a true family favourite are both approx 10 mins walk away. Rock is also close by and from here you can take the ferry across to the popular fishing port of Padstow where you can choose from dining in Michelin starred restaurants to eating fish and chips on the harbour side. A wonderful comfortable cottage in a great location for enjoying a relaxing and most enjoyable holiday whatever time of year.
Polzeath boasts a beach bordered by rock pools and is acclaimed to be one of the best surfing beaches in the country. Polzeath has shops, cafés and restaurants, and the South West Coast Path runs through the village. 7 miles away is Wadebridge, set alongside the River Camel and offers shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as North Cornwall's only family-owned cinema. Theres countryside in the area, with the Camel Trail passing through, and the nearby Padstow, with its harbour, medieval houses and restaurants is worth exploring. Within driving distance is Newquay, with over 11 miles of beaches. Polzeath is an excellent base for exploring this part of Cornwall.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x ground floor twin.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with coal-effect fire.
Separate children's sitting room.
Utility.
This property is Carbon Neutral as all Electricity is renewable energy, Electric storage heaters with coal-effect fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 2 x Smart TVs, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot, baby bath and highchair available on request.
Secure outside play area for Children.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Garden with lawned area, patio and charcoal BBQ.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop, pub and restaurant 10 mins walk.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Please note: Additional dogs available on request.
Please note: There is a stairgate at the top of the master bedroom stairs.
Nearby points of interest
- Rock Beach
- Carnewas at Bedruthan - National Trust
- Watergate Bay
- Fistral Beach
- St. Columb hurling
- Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre
- Newquay Zoo
- Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay
- Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
- Tintagel Castle
Reviews (12)
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Nick
This was our second visit, as we enjoyed so much last time, however, this year we were really disappointed with; cleanliness, maintenance and lack of even a few tea bags and a milk, on arrival. We messaged Cornish Cottages, but no response, so frustrating all round.
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Courtney
The area was lovely and quiet as out of season, the cottage is in an ideal location and we was able to walk to two nearby beaches. The Oyster Catcher just a 5 minute walk away is really nice, they serve great food and the staff were really friendly. We absolutely loved our week in Cornwall and visited lots of places, we would love to return to Trebetherick, but would not book this cottage again. The cottage is a good size and gets plenty of light, but it is not comfy or cosy for a holiday stay. The biggest disappointment for us was the sofa in the main living/kitchen area, it was so uncomfy to the point we started going to bed early at 8pm to just try and be comfy in the bedroom on an evening, after a long day exploring all you want to do on an evening is relax, not here, we even tried padding it out with quilts from the beds we weren't using. To simply put it the sofa desperately needs replacing. The TV in the living/kitchen area is really small, you just don't get that living room vibe here. The second smaller living room has a large TV and a slightly better sofa, but it is full of stains and generally just felt dirty, again we put a quilt over it to try and make it feel more relaxing, but this room was full of webs and spiders. The floors were dirty throughout the cottage, we kept slippers on at all times. Things like the cutlery drawer were really dirty and full of bits etc. If you have any young children consider that they will be sleeping downstairs whilst you are upstairs at the other side of the cottage, with long corridors/rooms between them and the main bedroom - there is a large distance between the main upstairs ensuite bedroom and the two bedrooms downstairs, both being right next to main doors leading outside. The cottage could be really lovely, but unfortunately it is not getting the maintenance it needs to make it a comfortable holiday cottage.
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Barbara
Would definitely stay again and highly recommend.