Guests say
Bay Tree is a beautifully decorated and spacious cottage, praised for its high standard of furnishings, well-equipped kitchen, and peaceful location ideal for exploring North Cornwall. Guests consistently highlight the comfort of the beds, the quality of amenities, and the relaxing atmosphere. The property is especially appreciated for its cleanliness and thoughtful touches, such as welcome packs, though a few guests noted minor issues with WiFi, TV size, and occasional maintenance. Overall, Bay Tree offers a delightful and comfortable stay, making it a popular choice for families and groups seeking a tranquil retreat.
Most guests found the property spotlessly clean and well maintained, with only a couple of isolated reports of cleanliness issues such as an oven needing cleaning and some cobwebs. The majority of reviews praise the high standard of cleanliness throughout the cottage.
The location is frequently described as peaceful, quiet, and ideal for exploring North Cornwall, with easy access to beaches and local attractions. Some mention the need to drive to amenities or the steep walk to the beach, but overall, the setting is highly valued.
Guests consistently mention the comfort of the beds, spacious living areas, and cosy atmosphere, with several highlighting the benefit of en-suite bedrooms and quality furnishings. Only minor comments about temperature control were noted.
The cottage is widely praised for being very well equipped, with a high standard of appliances and amenities. Some guests noted issues with WiFi coverage, TV size, and the need for minor replacements (e.g., frying pans), but these did not significantly detract from the overall experience.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as welcome packs and attentive communication from the host. While these gestures are frequently mentioned, it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Bay Tree is a wonderful three bedroom property sleeping up to six guests, and benefiting from private parking. Located in what feels like a quiet and secluded rural location yet a short drive from the beach.. 2 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen: (1 Step), Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Toilet
Study.
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Attachment, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Annexe:
Ground Floor:
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Enclosed back garden with patio, sitting out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are deep steps to front and rear patios, some doors are narrow (2 ft). Please bring own beach towels. No electric vehicle charging on site.. Bay Tree is a beautiful, detached bungalow situated in a rural location near the coastal village of Crackington Haven, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Bay tree has been recently refurbished and furnished to a high standard throughout, making for a peaceful yet practical holiday accommodation for guests to enjoy.
Arriving at the property, beyond the white wooden gates there is ample space for parking two cars on the gravel driveway. The main front door is to the left side of the house and on entering guests find themselves in the enclosed porch, a great space for taking off and storing coats and shoes as well as providing access to the rear garden. This area then leads into the well-equipped kitchen with a door leading to a separate toilet and utility room housing the washing machine. The spacious open plan living/dining room is accessed via the kitchen and with plenty of seating, Smart TV and wood burner, this is a fantastic place to relax and unwind at the end of a long day out. From the living area double doors lead into the master bedroom which has a 6ft 3in long super kingsize bed with zip and link flexibility, so can be separated into two single beds on request. This room is bright and airy, as are all of the rooms at Bay Tree and benefits from an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower attachment.
From the master bedroom guests can access both the front garden with pleasant patio and seating area next to the parking area, as well as the rear garden. A second smaller bedroom is accessed off the lounge with kingsize bed, en-suite shower room and a sliding door leading out onto the rear garden. In-between this bedroom and the master bedroom there is a useful office space, whether guests are looking to catch up some work while away or just sit down and plan the adventures ahead. The office area also leads out onto the rear garden.
The best way to describe the rear garden is as tranquil, as this lovely area feels secluded with a variety of shrubs, bushes and trees surrounding the perimeter. There is a patio area closest to the property with dining table and chair seating for some al-fresco breakfasts or a late-night bottle of wine and cheese board and the rest of the garden is lawned.
The compact third bedroom is to be found in a separate annexe very close to the house with its own private entrance from the garden. A sliding patio door leads into the bedroom containing a double bed and an en-suite walk in shower room. This set-up works very well for guests that may want a bit of extra privacy from the main house, while still being just steps away. There is a door on the far end of the ‘annexe’ for guests to access a storage room containing tumble drier, deck chairs etc.
There is so much for guests to see and do nearby, Crackington Haven beach lies at the bottom of the hill being just a 5 minute drive away, with Boscastle, Tintagel and Bude all within easy driving distance. Whatever the reason for visiting the area, Bay Tree is a fantastic place to start.
Free WiFi
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.
No pets are permitted at this property.
First basket of fuel for wood burner is provided free of charge. Additional is available to purchase locally.
Please bring own beach towels.
Bedroom 3 is separate from the main house, in the Garden Annex.
Reviews (25)
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Michelle Lumsden
Has an amazing time in a wonderful house with everything you need. Would highly recommend
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Confirmed Guest
A well equipped well located property with many many things going for it. Excellent decor, well equipped kitchen, comfy beds, plenty of cutlery etc, great appliances, spotlessly clean, plenty of thoughtful things like lots of hangers, bins in bedrooms, hooks, drawers and wardrobe space. Great boot room area, utility, annexe storage and study. Spacious main two bedrooms. Useful parking. Good safety features. Useful house and local information. We enjoyed the welcome pack of a cake , jam and tea and coffee bags. You may wish to take dishwasher tablets (three were provided)and dishcloths for wiping etc(one was provided )and washing up liquid for stuff that won’t go in the dishwasher (a 20ml bottle was provided). The tablecloth needed changing more than once in our stay but we didn’t find a spare. May be our fault for not finding it..There are three bathrooms but in practice as a family of five we only used one shower because in bedroom 1 there is a bath and no shower screen -so not practical without drenching the bathroom. Baths take a long time and use a lot of hot water so we prefer not to use them daily-just a personal preference. Good if you bring babies and toddlers though.The shower in the annexe was very weak and it was hard to control the temperature. There are no windows in the bedrooms that can be opened for ventilation so you have to leave a door to the garden open if it’s warm. Maybe with summer weight duvets it might be ok but we found it warm at night sometimes even with the en suite door and window open- in March. Conversely, the house was very cold on our arrival so we had to put the heating on. It would be useful to have a mirror near an electrical socket for hair drying in bedroom 1. The tv is very small for everyone to watch though adequate but the signal is poor on live tv -it often pixelates. We found the wifi was fine. If you come with young children it’s worth bearing in mind that they might want or need to be in a bedroom in the main house rather than than at the other side of the (very nice and well equipped enclosed garden) in the smallest annexe room so they would be right by the tv and the sitting area in the evening. It’s a bit complicated having a separate building with a bedroom in it as regards keys etc and making sure people had access to the main house whilst keeping things secure. We had a lovely holiday in north Cornwall where the beaches and coastline are stunning. There was so much to love about Bay Tree Cottage but a few things to consider.
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Confirmed Guest
Comfortable and relaxing.