Guests say
Talland House is a charming, traditional Cornish cottage in the heart of Polperro, praised for its excellent location near the harbour, cosy atmosphere, and well-equipped kitchen. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, spacious layout, and authentic character. The property is ideal for exploring the village and coastal paths, with many local pubs and shops nearby. Some guests noted areas for improvement, such as the need for a refresh, minor maintenance, and the steep walk from the parking area. Overall, Talland House offers a delightful and memorable stay in a picturesque setting.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy on arrival, though several mentioned that a deep clean and some repainting would enhance the experience. A few noted tired carpets and minor maintenance issues, but overall cleanliness was satisfactory.
The location is highly praised, with guests loving the proximity to the harbour, shops, and restaurants. The central setting makes it easy to enjoy Polperro, though the steep walk from the parking area is noted as a challenge for some.
Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, sofas, and a homely atmosphere. The cottage is spacious and cosy, with effective heating and thoughtful touches like throws. Some minor issues with towels and hot water were noted but did not detract significantly from overall comfort.
The cottage is well equipped, especially the kitchen, and offers multiple bathrooms and en suites. Some guests experienced issues with the tumble dryer, showers, and minor maintenance, but overall facilities met or exceeded expectations.
Guests appreciated helpful hosts, clear directions, and small touches like throws and Christmas decorations. Some mentioned a lack of welcome packs or essentials such as hand soap and kitchen roll. Please note that gifts or extras are not guaranteed.
About this property
This character cottage is located in the heart of Polperro with parking and outside space, ideal for relaxing or enjoying the Cornish countryside..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview TV, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Bathroom: Bathroom, Toilet, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Storage heating, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Logs for wood burner available locally. Travel cot and highchair. Patio with garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car, 10 minutes’ walk away (uphill). No smoking.. Talland House is situated a stone’s throw from the harbour in the heart of Polperro. Sleeping six people in three en-suite bedrooms and welcoming one well-behaved dogs, it is a popular spot.
On entering the property, the living area is to the left with comfortable seating for six, and has wood burner nestled within an original stone surround, perfect for chillier evenings. To the right, on entering the house, is the dining room with a large dining table and eight chairs, and leading off here is the kitchen, which includes double electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and microwave. The last room on this floor is a bathroom with a bath, toilet and wash hand basin; this room also houses the washing machine and tumble dryer. Upstairs on the first floor are two double bedrooms, both with en-suite shower rooms. On the second floor in the eaves, there is a twin bedroom, also with an en-suite shower room.
The furnished courtyard is a real bonus with this property; it sits just above the river that runs through the village to the harbour, and makes a lovely place to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a drink throughout the day. There is a parking space 10 minute walk from the property. Shop, pub and restaurant 50 yards.
Talland House can be booked with Laity (UK30897) next door to accommodate up to 10 guests.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (19)
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Steven Greaves
Nice old cottage. Well located. Lots of crockery and cooking equipment. Although we ended up eating out mostly. Very much enjoyed my time here . Wife seemed to enjoy it too.
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Sarah Bingham
Talland House is located right in the middle of the harbour/ shop area. The cottage its self is spacious and has a cosy feel. I agree with previous posts that it is in need of some improvements, it does have a dated feel to it. The charm of the cottage could be maintained still with a deep clean and lick of paint, it feels that it’s not had this for some time. The clocks need batteries and the front door needs to feel a bit more secure. The patio area outside was a disappointment, it felt unkempt and scruffy which was a shame as it’s a little sun trap. The view is tatty and not of the harbour. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking etc but the oven was really slow to cook and get to heat. We didn’t use the dishwasher, washing machine or dryer. The log burner we also didn’t use but this would have been so cosy in the winter! The lounge has a smart tv to log into which was great. The electric shower in the main bedroom was fine but the other showers/bath didn’t seem to give much hot water (towels very small, take your own). The bed was comfortable and there was a good amount of hangers and drawer space in the main and second bedroom, the loft bedroom was more limited but we didn’t use this space. The car park space was a little out of the way up a very steep hill so planning the arrival and departure is key to avoid bumping into other cars on the narrow streets, this wouldn’t be suitable for those that would struggle with walking too far. Overall our stay was pleasant here, it did feel expensive £915 for 5 days but this was school holiday time, I did feel this was overpriced based on the overall condition of the cottage. I would return if the cottage had a touch up but outside of school holiday time.
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GARY LOCKWOOD
We stayed at Talland house in 2024 JuneIt was fine gave it top reviews.it was a bit tired but absolutely OK.We stayed again July 4 till 11th it now needs an update.the 2 of the 3 showers need looking at.(Plumbing update.) The cottage needs a repaint.and the small outside area needs a face-lift.Location is excellent but the carpets need a good clean.Stained all over.Spend a bit of money on it and will be good to go again.