Big Cottages & Group Accommodation in Hayle

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Mark - Verified booking

  Our recent stay at Riviere Cottage was absolutely delightful.

  Jane had considered every detail to ensure our comfort. The cottage is incredibly well-equipped and spacious, making it a perfect fit for our family, which included my wife, parents, and two dogs. One of the standout features of Riviere Cottage is its location. The long driveway track, set far from the main road, provided a sense of security, especially for our dogs. We didn’t have to worry about them wandering near a busy road, which was a huge relief. The garden is beautifully maintained and offered endless exploration opportunities for our toddler, who had a fantastic time discovering all the nooks and crannies. The cottage itself is remarkable. Each of the five bedrooms is gloriously equipped, and the overall decor and amenities reflect the owners’ commitment to quality. Although only one bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, the other bathrooms are so well done that it didn't detract from our experience at all. Communication with Jane was a breeze. She was responsive and helpful, making our stay even more enjoyable. We cannot thank Jane enough for their hospitality. I cannot speak highly enough of Riviere Cottage and would recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway.

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• David - Verified booking

  I asked several times before travelling down as to whether there was a iron and ironing board in the house as i had a family event to attend.

  Also, as the listing mentioned a pond but didn't show any images i asked if it was covered or safe with dogs about. I heard nothing back on either of these points. There was an iron and an ironing board but the board didn't have a cover. As for the pond, really think the word pond is stretching it. It was a large puddle in a stone. My dog liked to drink from it though which i discouraged him from obviously. The garden itself was lovely and well kept. Spent many a chilled hour. It has sun all day and really is a treat for this part of Cornwall. The house was like visiting your grandparents house. It had a real family owned feel, and was generally fine. There are lots of spiders but that didn't bother us. Really think though that a double bed rather than two singles in the backroom away from traffic noise would be an idea. There was dirty linen in a bag in the bathroom, and might have brought back some creepy crawlies with us but not sure if that came from the house. I loved the kitchen feel, and liked the way you could open up the door to the garden. Equipment wise it was all fine, feel the TV could do with an upgrade. All in all at the right price we would return!

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• Testimonial - Verified booking

  "We had a fantastic holiday and although we have been to Cornwall many times, the little extras Carbis Bay Holidays provided, made it a bit more special!

  It was a very long journey and to be welcomed with a cream tea was a lovely surprise. The house was amazing and very clean, and everything you could possibly need was provided. Our favourite walk was to pick up fish and chips at St Ives harbour, then walk through the back streets until we came to the little church perched on top of The Island. It’s such a breathtaking place to sit and have a picnic, we really didn’t want to leave. We loved the little shops in the High Street especially the one that sells the most amazing curry sauces and pickles. The shopkeepers were extremely friendly and urged us to think about coming back for the New Year. (Something we hadn’t considered before). This is the first time in many years that everyone in the family wanted to stay longer. The house had a lovely feel to it and is very well placed near the train station and for walking to the shops. We really can’t wait to come back and would definitely recommend ‘Carbis Bay Holidays’ and ‘Pentreath’." N. Fettah

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• Tracey - Verified booking

  Have been using Sykes for a good couple of years now and have recommended them to many people.

  Although the house was in a great location and was modern and well equipped, it seemed like it was a bit unloved the carpets had stains on and the bathroom cabinet and towel racks were rusted the toilet also smelt and was brown like it needed bleaching . The curtains in the front bedroom were hanging by threads to the rail so we left them shut rather than open and closing each day. The fridge wasn’t very good either and the food I bought with us for breakfast and lunches went in the bin by Tuesday along with the dogs food. The cleaning wasn’t great down stairs either the kitchen floor had crumbs on it and the floors looked like they needed mopping ( I would have done this myself but there was no mop ). The down stairs toilet hadn’t been flushed either. All in all very disappointing after the beautiful property we stayed in last year we thought it would be of the same standard. I would be reluctant to book this property again.

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• Prue - Verified booking

  Boundys House was wonderful even though on a very busy main road.

  It had masses of space downstairs and a lovely garden. Beds were very comfortable. What was missing was inability to open windows (apart from the front bedroom which I occupied, and the toilet) as they seem to have been painted over. I always have to sleep with the window open so I could achieve that but the bathroom and other two bedrooms had sealed windows. The kitchen was very well equipped and there was plenty of crockery and cutlery and everything essential for cooking. We arrived by train so were using public transport to get around and it was so easy for us with the bus stops just yards from the house. We did find it a bit strange that only one toilet roll was supplied for 3 of us for 1 week! Clearly not anywhere near enough. I had requested ahead of our visit for a hairdryer and was told that it would be taken out of the locked area for me, and indeed it was there on arrival.

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