Guests say
The Cottage in Penzance, Cornwall, receives high praise for its cleanliness, comfort, and stunning location with views of St Michael's Mount. Guests appreciate the warm hospitality from hosts Dee and Tommy, and the property's dog-friendly policy. The welcome hamper is a delightful touch, though its provision is not guaranteed. Some guests suggest improvements in facilities and maintenance, but overall experiences are positive, with many looking forward to returning.
Most guests report The Cottage as very clean, with several positive comments about the property's tidiness. However, there is a notable review detailing cleanliness issues, which slightly lowers the overall score.
The location is consistently praised for its tranquillity, beautiful views, and proximity to local attractions and amenities, including a nearby pub and scenic walks. The view of St Michael's Mount is frequently highlighted as a highlight.
Guests find The Cottage comfortable, mentioning the cosy bed and underfloor heating in the bathroom. The garden and the overall ambience contribute to a relaxing stay, although there are a few mentions of issues with bed slats and pillows.
Facilities are generally well-received, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and a powerful shower. However, some guests note the absence of a microwave, issues with appliance functionality, and suggestions for additional amenities, which affects the score.
The hosts are commended for their thoughtfulness, particularly regarding the welcome hamper, although it's important to note that such gifts are not guaranteed. Some guests did not receive a hamper, and there is a lack of consistent information provided upon arrival.
About this property
Penzance 2.3 miles, 6 minutes drive. Perched on the outskirts of the quaint village of Ludgvan in Cornwall, is this charming cottage set in a former school, previously the headmaster’s office dating 1860, the boutique style space is beautifully furnished and sleeps 2 guests. The cottage is perched above the lower village and enjoys breathtaking views of St Michael’s mount and the sweeping fields of Ludgvan and crowlas.
The private garden is a delight and offers a view to the sloping fields of the upper village and the historic church of Ludgvan. For a truly relaxing experience you're able to request private use of the wood fired barrel sauna or cold plunge at the property. Cross the road and just across from the cottage is the famous village bench, offering sweeping and unobstructed views of St Michaels mount all year around, perched majestically on a small island off of Marazion beach, merely a 5 mins drive away.
Two off-road parking spaces greet you upon your arrival, along with a large shared communal garden and the ancient stone wall that borders the property.
There are ample outdoor seatings perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or watching the moon in the evenings, tucked in a warm blanket.
Be charmed by the welcoming and tasteful open-living space, you will have everything you need in the cottage: a well equipped kitchen, a bath and shower, plenty of space to hang and fold your clothes, a reading nook, a comfy sofa and TV to unwind after a day of exploring.
There is quite a large utility room for anything you need to store while holidaying in Cornwall: hiking bots and bags, surfboards, bikes, luggage, wetsuits, etc.
The double bedroom is an airy and bright room, delightfully decorated and enjoying beautiful sea views, mornings at the cottage are a true delight, open the stable single door of the cottage to be greeted with the magical view of the lower village and a huge private space to play with your dog.
If you can tear yourself away from this delightful dwelling, the owner kindly offers a kennel service so you can leave your four-legged friend to rest while you venture out for a date night. The cottage is ideally situated 5.5 miles from st ives, 2.3 miles from Penzance, within 6 minutes are the sandy beaches of Marazion and within 20 minutes you're in Sennen cove and lands end.
Walk out of the cottage to stunning forest and coastal paths walks, and a 5 minute walk up to the lovely White Hart pub where you can enjoy a well-deserved drink and a tasty meal on those nights where you don’t feel like cooking.
Within minutes, you can drive to St Michaels Mount Boat, and take a ferry service which offers trips to the island to explore the impressive medieval castle, vibrant gardens and a 15th century church.
Tremenhere sculpture gardens are a short drive from the cottage, as well as Penzance and st ives where you can visit historical landmarks and enjoy a romantic stroll along the Promenade, before heading to the harbour where you can treat yourself to a bite to eat at the great selection of eateries. The cottage is the perfect home away from home for enjoying quality time and explore a truly magical part of Cornwall.
Set in the heart of Cornwall is the delightful village of Crowlas, resting just one mile away from the remarkable St Michael's Mount. The village is home to the welcoming Star Inn, a pub serving delicious food and local ales, as well as a well-stocked convenience shop, a Post Office, a school and The Penzance Brewing Company.
Accommodation
Traditional cottage circa 1860.
One double bedroom.
Bathroom with bath,shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Cottage is well heated with radiators.Electric oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher, Smart TV, with full access to Netflix (please note there is no access to terrestrial channels), WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Shared lawn opposite property with seating and enclosed rear garden.
Wood Fired Barrel Sauna and Cold Plunge available for private guest use upon request with a contribution of £25 which allows 2 hours private session and also full use of the Mongolian Yurt.
A well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 1.6 miles
Note: There are exterior steps leading up to this property, please take care.
Note: The owner offers a kennel service.
Note: The owner has prepared a comprehensive welcome pack and is available to guide you towards whatever you most wish to explore.
The over offers a kennel service for well behaved dogs.
Please note: A single fold-out bed is available for a party of 3.
Morning Yoga and Meditation sessions are available upon request.
Healthy super salads and dessert Packed lunches are available to order in advance; There is a small and un-fenced pond in the garden.
Hammocks are provided for free upon request.
Beach towels are provided for free Note: For the charging of electric cars please liaise with the owner
Reviews (47)
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Beverley
Sunday morning I bought rubber gloves and cleaned the kitchen and bathroom. KITCHEN: The fridge was warm and the icebox was completely frozen up and unusable. The drainer tray and cooker were dirty with bits, crumbs and dog hairs. There was dust and dead insects on the shelves. Under the sink was a dirty, worn Spontex and an old J Cloth. The oven and grill trays were unwashed with stuck-on food and fat. The oven/grill lights do not work. The toaster was full of previous guests' crumbs. There is no plug or washing up bowl in the sink. The bin was dirty and had no fresh liner although there was one under the sink. BATHROOM: The washbasin had stuck on toothpaste and the bath needed cleaning. The towels were grotty (one was torn) and they smelt absolutely dreadful. Only 1 handtowel for 2 people. The extractor fan still doesn't work (previously mentioned by a guest). There is no bathmat so the floor gets really wet after the shower. BEDROOM: The bed linen did not appear fresh; it smelt very stale and there were stains on the duvet. I questioned whether it had been changed! GARDEN: This looks nothing like the photos. The furniture was overturned and I noticed dog poo. EXTRA BED: We were promised an extra bed to enable my daughter and I to sleep separately and this finally arrived four days after our arrival. This is my first bad experience in 15 years of holiday cottage rentals with Sykes and other agents - I am a Sykes Level 4 Champion Client and I spend at least 6-8 weeks a year on rentals. Sykes contacted the owner, we met on the Monday and it did not go well in the circumstances. She claims the cooker is old but does function, despite no lights - how areguests supposed to know this or that the correct cooking temperature is reached? She claims the bed linen was changed but admitted "the wrong linen was put on" (?) She bought round different linen and left it for me to put on....She brought different towels but all these replacements still smelt unpleasant. She washed the oven trays and left them dripping on the drainer and gave us new cleaning cloths. The dog mess I mentioned on Monday was still there on Thursday... The owner offered us a free night in her other property but I did not accept due to a prior commitment and another night had no appeal whatsoever after this experience. Despite all this we enjoyed our week, Ludgvan has great views and we have spent many weeks around there; Cornwall will always keep on giving and we had wonderful walks on our favourite beaches and the spectacular SW Coastal Path. We can highly recommend the local pub, the White Hart, which has reopened and the new Manager and Head Chef are doing a great job building the business back up again. Also a mention for Kev the hero AA man from Hayle who came out within 40 minutes of call out to check a warning light on our car to get us safely on the road home the next day. This owner blamed all the problems on everybody and everything else and took no personal responsibility. A previous guest has mentioned dog poo and the owner has written a counter-note in the guest book blaming her daughter's dog! There was no apology for our distress and bad experience. After discussions with Sykes I requested £200 compensation, less than half the weekly rental. The owner refused. This property has a good housekeeping bond of £200 - what a shame it doesn't work the other way round! After we had left (!) she repeated her offer by text of another night which I had already made clear was not possible. Sykes advised the only recourse for clients in cases like this is the Small Claims Court. Despite the owner's protestations and messages asking ME to show compassion I am afraid my compassion is reserved for guests, who, like us, hand over considerable amounts of money to owners like her who spectacularly fail to provide the service they promise. Highly unsatisfactory.
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Judith
On the plus side it was very peaceful and had beautiful views. Definitely quirky and just the right size for the two of us. It's looked like a brand new cooker and a dishwasher was a bonus. There was plenty of hot water and the shower was really powerful. It was close to local amenities and there were plenty of lovely places to visit nearby. Unfortunately we didn't have any info on how the appliances worked. No details of rubbish and recycling so we grouped things together as we would at home. There was just one teaspoon and not really enough crockery. One of the dining chairs had a loose and wobbly back that needed repairing or replacing. The slats on the bed kept popping out of the plastic restraints, we had to shove our luggage under them to hold them in place and that's when we noticed a big box of something holding them up in the middle. Some visitors mentioned a lovely welcome pack but we didn't receive anything but luckily we brought plenty with us. Did not meet the owner but she did send a text on the Wednesday to say she'd see us the next day and she hoped everything was ok but she didn't come. On the whole it was an OK stay and we enjoyed our holiday but just an attention to a few details could make this a wonderful cottage.
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Michelle
Sykes need to include information about T.v having no terrestrial channels, I know you have contacted them about this and they have not updated the listing.