Guests say
The Lily Pad in Padstow is praised for its spaciousness, well-equipped interiors, and convenient location close to beaches and local amenities. Guests appreciate its suitability for families and groups, with many returning for repeat stays. While most found the property clean and comfortable, a few noted issues with cleanliness and maintenance, such as cobwebs, TV problems, and minor repairs needed. The cottage offers a relaxing base for exploring the area, with games and outdoor space, though some guests mentioned the lack of a dishwasher and occasional upkeep concerns.
Most guests found the property clean and tidy, but a few reported issues such as cobwebs, food waste, and insufficient cleaning in some rooms. These mixed experiences suggest generally good standards, with occasional lapses.
The location is consistently praised for its proximity to beaches, Padstow, and local amenities, making it ideal for exploring the area and enjoying local attractions.
Guests highlight the spaciousness and suitability for families and groups, with comfortable living areas. However, some mentioned uncomfortable bunk bed mattresses and minor issues affecting sleep quality.
The cottage is well-equipped with games and essentials, but some guests noted maintenance issues such as broken TVs, DVD player, and lack of a dishwasher. Outdoor furniture and barbecue could benefit from more regular upkeep.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
A superbly presented ground floor holiday haven, with a hint of the nautical, offering ample accommodation for ten guests. Ideally located for exploring the delights the stunning North Cornwall coast has to offer.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 5: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and fireguard. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area, decking, garden furniture, firepit and barbecue. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. The Lily Pad is a wonderful and welcoming holiday home, just a few miles from the dramatic Seven Bays of North Cornwall, famed for its stunning beaches, cliffs, and coves. Once inside you are greeted with a bright and airy, open-plan living space with relaxing sofas to sink into, a cosy wood burner (with ‘starter pack’ provided) for those cooler evenings, and attractive floor and wall art unique to the property and evocative of Cornwall and its heritage. You will find lovingly restored furniture and repurposed features in the side tables and display units, turning function into fun! Lead on to the dining area, complete with impressive handmade wooden dining table and seating for ten guests, looking out onto the garden. The wall here is adorned with a fantastic map of the county, a further reminder of the wonders of this amazing region and its many attractions and places to explore! The adjoining kitchen has a small breakfast bar area and plenty of workspace and equipment for preparing breakfast or your evening meal.
There are five bedrooms all on one level, where the unique and upcycled theme continues, with solid pine furniture given a fresh modern look. A roomy family bathroom includes a bath, while a second bathroom features a walk-in shower.
Outside, an excellent decking area with table, chairs and barbecue offers the ideal space to enjoy morning coffee or evening meal al fresco. There is even a firepit!
You are spoilt for a choice of beaches here; Harlyn Bay Beach, just 3 miles away, offers a broad expanse of golden sand stretching far before you. Trevose Headland offers spectacular vistas, whilst further beaches at Treyarnon Bay and beautiful Porthcothan Beach are just a short drive away, with rock pools for all ages to explore! Visit Padstow, with its fabulous seafood restaurants, busy quayside and narrow streets, or vibrant Newquay, with its plethora of vibrant bars and restaurants, and scintillating surfing and water sports activities.
Away from the coast, Camel Valley Theme Park, the world-renowned Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan all offer fun days out, whilst Bodmin Moor is an atmospheric place, with mysterious rock formations and views as far as the eye can see. The options are never ending here, the only question is where will you go tomorrow?
The Lily Pad is located amongst a mixture of holiday homes and residential homes on St Merryn Holiday Park which has the added benefit of offering free to use Tennis Courts, Children’s Play Area, and dedicated dog walking area plus amenities such as a shop and a bar/restaurant.
Free WiFi
Additional pet(s) may be welcome at an additional charge.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (13)
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Confirmed Guest
Great accommodation offering a spacious base to relax and enjoy the evening and night whether barbecue or home cooked or a short distance away from local establishments serving great food and entertainment, situated ideally within reach of Cornwalls seven bays and further afield.Overall fantastic cottage.
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Confirmed Guest
We stopped here for a week and would definitely stop again. Very clean and lovely location.
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Chris Tipple
Looks good in photos but really disappointing.On site facilities virtually non existent. Barbecue falling apart, outside furniture, good when new, but now very tired with no attempt to clean probably for months. Inside cleanliness was poor with bits of torn up tissue left on the floor in one of the bedrooms. Didn't look like a vacuum cleaner had been anywhere near this room. TV in bedroom 1 didn't work at all. a light came on with the remote but no channels available. TV in sitting room kept losing picture and sound intermittently. Not good when trying to watch football. Shower over bath sprayed water out of the bottom of the control unit and sprayed under shower screen, over the floor. Location was good for access to the beaches but the site was depressingly disappointing and Lily Pad was grossly over priced.