Guests say
Flotsam is a well-equipped cottage praised for its cleanliness, comfortable furnishings, and beautiful location. The kitchen is notably well-stocked, and the property provides a peaceful base for exploring Cornwall. While some guests encountered issues with on-site facilities and access, the overall experience is positive, with many recommending the property for a relaxing break.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The majority of guests found Flotsam to be clean and tidy, with several positive comments on its cleanliness. However, a few reviews mentioned issues with carpets and kitchen items, slightly lowering the score.
The cottage's location is frequently described as quiet and close to Falmouth, with easy access to local amenities and attractions. The picturesque setting is a highlight, though some guests noted the walk to the beach can be challenging.
Guests generally found the beds comfortable and the cottage well-equipped for a pleasant stay. However, comments about small beds, lack of blackout blinds, and uncomfortable seating affected the score.
While the kitchen and grounds are well-received, issues with on-site facilities not matching the visitor pack, slow internet, and lack of a dishwasher and dryer have led to a lower score in this category.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to score this category.
About this property
This well presented holiday cottage occupies a quiet corner of the Village of Gardens holiday site, at Pendra Loweth near Falmouth. Flotsam is a mid terrace property overlooking the gardens. On the ground floor, the open plan living space has sitting and dining areas plus a modern and well-equipped kitchen. There are doors leading out on to a private patio complete with picnic table. a lovely little suntrap perfect for evening drinks and summer barbecues. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms; two doubles and a single room, all with more than ample storage. Pendra Loweth is very popular with families; there is plenty to keep everyone busy, with an onsite gym, splash pool, Jacuzzi and outdoor children's play area, as well as the tennis courts, large lawned areas and pretty, manicured gardens. The sheltered beach at Maenporth is a fifteen-minute walk away a great beach for bathing, stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking, and there is also a café and an excellent restaurant in the cove. The town of Falmouth, with its marina and natural harbour, is just three miles from the Pendra Loweth. Here you will find an eclectic range of shops, galleries, restaurants and inns as well as the National Maritime Museum and the Ships and Castles Fun Pool. Perfectly located for a family holiday of sun, sea and sand, Flotsam is a true home-from-home.
Falmouth, with its magnificent natural harbour (the third largest in the world), winding streets and beaches, will keep you occupied for hours. The town's old harbourside pubs, excellent shopping, art gallery and stunning National Maritime Museum simply complete the picture. Pendennis Castle, built by Henry viii, is Falmouth's most popular attraction, sited on its own peninsula with superb panoramic sea views. Across from Falmouth harbour is the beautiful town of St Mawes, surrounded by the rocky coves, sandy beaches and lush green countryside of the Roseland Peninsula. Go there by car (15 miles) or take the passenger ferry from Falmouth (15 minutes).
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x single room.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, sitting area and dining area.
Electric heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Allocated off road parking for 1 car.
Private patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets or smoking.
Shops 3 miles.
Pub and restaurants 1 mile.
Beach 1 mile.
Note: On-site facilities have seasonal opening times.
Note: The shared splash/plunge pool is approximately 3 metres on either side with a 1.4 metre depth.It has a maximum capacity of 4 people at any one time.
Note: Car charging points are available outside of the office next to the disabled car parking bay
Reviews (16)
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Wendy
In the second bedroom you could do with a better mattress and/or replacing the bed as it isnât particularly comfortable and the bed makes a lot of noise when you turn over. Also maybe time to replace the sofas as they arenât particularly comfortable. Was pleased that the WiFi has been upgraded. Overall a lovely cottage to stay in, peaceful and quiet place to stay.
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Rebecca
Carpets need replacing as there are stains on them. Kitchen items were dirty including chopping boards cutlery, crockery and baking trays. The sheets on one bed were dirty and the duvet cover was ripped in two different places. There were cigarette butts in a jar left in the garden and halfway through the week a large bush was removed from the garden leaving no privacy as it backed out on to the parking area and a public pathway which lead to a walk. Apart from that the house was spacious. Thankfully the holiday park and the cafe were lovely.
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Carol
We were under the impression that the property was pet free. Also the seats were not very comfortable. All that said it was very clean bed's really comfortable and spotless. Very quiet lovely and peaceful