Guests say
Stable Cottage in Newquay, Cornwall, is praised for its excellent location, with proximity to beaches and scenic views. Guests appreciate the well-equipped property and the complimentary welcome box. Renovations have addressed previous concerns about damp, and the property is now seen as cosy and homely. Some guests mention issues with dampness and maintenance, but overall experiences are positive, with many looking forward to returning.
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed. While some guests found the cottage clean and well-maintained, others reported issues with dampness, cobwebs, and dust. The property seems to have been renovated recently, which has improved the situation.
The location is highly praised for its beauty, tranquillity, and proximity to beaches and attractions. Some guests found the walk to the beach hilly but enjoyable, and the area is deemed safe and friendly.
Comfort levels are generally good, with guests mentioning cosy settings and quality linen. However, some guests found the beds hard and the furniture lacking support, suggesting room for improvement.
Facilities are seen as adequate, with recent additions such as WiFi being welcomed. However, some guests noted the absence of certain amenities like a washing machine and dishwasher, and there were occasional maintenance issues.
While guests have mentioned a complimentary box of coffee, tea, and biscuits, there are not enough references to consistent thoughtful gestures or gifts to accurately score this category. It should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
Porth 1 mile. Ideally located for touring the spectacular North Cornish coastline, this semi-detached, single-storey cottage is just half a mile from the award-winning Porth Beach and Whipsiderry; voted in the top 20 of Europe’s best beaches by the Sunday Times. Only two miles from the centre of Newquay, this cottage has a homely feel with an open plan living area with a kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area. The two bedrooms provide easily accessible accommodation with a double and a twin room, ideal for a group of friends or a family. Outside, there is a shared courtyard where you can sit and enjoy the sea breeze, overlooking this small cluster of cottages and Porth Valley.
The village of Porth is within walking distance and has a couple of shops, a pub on the beach and an excellent tapas bar. For those wanting to go further afield, both Newquay and Watergate Bay are easily accessible by walking along the beautiful coastal path. It is also possible to walk to both along the beach at low tide, whilst the drive along the coast to Watergate Bay and then on to Padstow, passing lots of small coves and villages along the way, is one you will always remember. This is a great location for holidays and short breaks all year round.
Porth is a small seaside village on the outskirts of Newquay. The village offers a shop, cafes, restaurants and a pub on the sandy beach, plus nearby is the South West Coast Path, which boasts spectacular scenery. Watergate Bay, with its rolling waves, surf schools, cafe and pubs, is a short walk away, and the popular resort of Newquay with its beaches, watersports, pubs, restaurants, zoo and aquarium is well worth a visit.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Electric radiators.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, Smart TV catch up.
DVD player with a selection of DVD's and CD's.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Shared courtyard with furniture.WiFi available.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 1 mile.
Please note: property itself can have poor mobile phone signal due to location: please check with your network provider.
Reviews (27)
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Margaret
We enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and location.
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Gordon
The area was lovely and quiet and everything that we needed was provided. You could argue that it needs some maintenance in areas but really nothing that impacts the stay. Will definitely book again providing the price remains competitive.
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Susanne
The cottage was very clean, the beds were a little bit hard, but comfortable with cosy blankets and pillows, we slept very well. The kitchen was very well equipped including a microwave and a kettle (both of which were very clean). In the living room there were also books, DVDs, a book for excursions in the region. There were toys for the beach, ironing board, iron and much more. The parking lot was behind the houses, but was easily accessible. You could have parked in front of the small entrance to the courtyard to unload your suitcases and then drive to the parking lot. We also loved the split entrance door. This allowed us to ventilate even better, as the windows could only be opened in the upper part and the window in the smaller bedroom could not be opened. There are beautiful beaches and restaurants within walking distance. Also there is a small grocery store not far in the mobile home camp, but you'd better have a car to make the most of all the options. Mobile phone was only available outside the cottage, but there was fully functional WIFI in the cottage. The cords from the ceiling in the bathroom along with the instantaneous water heater in the shower were new to us, but it all worked really well. All in all it was a great holiday with great weather and we would come back anytime.