Guests say
Rose Bank Cottage in Penzance, Cornwall, is praised for its cleanliness, convenient location, and well-equipped kitchen. Guests appreciate the property's garden and proximity to local amenities. Some concerns were raised about maintenance and the provision of welcome gifts, but overall, the cottage offers a comfortable stay.
The cottage is consistently described as very clean, with multiple reviews highlighting its cleanliness. One review mentioned an issue with waste bins outside, but this did not affect the interior's cleanliness.
The location is highly regarded due to its proximity to town amenities and ease of access to local attractions. All reviews mentioning location found it to be a positive aspect.
Comfort is generally well-received, with the cottage described as comfortable and cosy. However, some guests noted issues with the visibility of stairs and the size of the bathroom, which could affect comfort for some.
Facilities are mostly appreciated, especially the kitchen. However, there are comments about the lack of welcome gifts, detergents, and some maintenance issues like the garden's upkeep and waste management, which lowers the score.
While some guests expected welcome gifts and found none, the reviews do not provide enough information on the overall thoughtfulness of the hosts to give a definitive score. It should be noted that while welcome gifts are a pleasant surprise, they are not guaranteed.
About this property
Situated in the historic town of St. Just, in the county of Cornwall, is this stone-fronted, three-bedroom cottage, Rose Bank Cottage. Nestled near popular nature trails, stunning shorelines, and everyday amenities, whilst offering a child and pet-friendly set-up, the cottage is ideal for a family break to the coast, welcoming five guests and one well-behaved dog. Sought-after off-road parking will greet you, as you travel through the front garden, and into your charming home-from-home. Arriving in the sitting room, use this space to relax as a group, gathered upon the corner sofa, well-positioned in front of the Smart TV, perfect for catching up on the latest series.
Travelling to the kitchen/diner, boasting contemporary cupboards, state-of-the-art appliances, and a breakfast bar, prepare your meals, dine, and plan your adventures, all possible from the heart of the home. To the rear of Rose Bank Cottage, discover a generously-sized multi-level garden, enclosed and private, ideal for alfresco dining, sunny days out with your furry friend, and relaxing evenings, gazing out to the Cornish coast. As sleep calls, rest and reset in one of three bedrooms, all completed with bright and airy furnishing and ample storage, within proximity to the main bathroom and separate cloakroom; choose between a king-size, double, and single, before resting your eyes ahead of your nature-filled expeditions.
St. Just has an abundance of eateries, taverns, and boutique shops to visit, to ease your self-catering stay, including The Square, a local deli, perfect for picking up fresh salads and homemade pizzas, The Star Inn, a dog-friendly pub, and Stone's Fruit & Veg shop, offering fresh and healthy produce. Beyond the town you'll find a wealth of walking routes to follow, all displaying stunning cliff-top views over Penzance, including trails around Ballowall Barrow, Land's End, and Longships Lighthouse. Nature-filled experiences are also expected at Porth Nanven, a picturesque pebble beach, Penzance Promenade, perfect for enjoyable strolls, and hikes around Clodgy Point, located in St Ives.
Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Tate St Ives, and Paradise Park and JungleBarn Cornwall are also family-friendly recommendations to add to your itinerary, whether you're interested in art, animals, or the local history. Discover all that Cornwall has to offer, and more, by choosing Rose Bank Cottage as your abode.
The nearest town to Land's End is St Just, which is around eight miles west of Penzance. The town is an ancient settlement with a long mining history, with various monuments and prehistoric artefacts to see, notably the Bronze Age settlement near Cape Cornwall. Because of its location on the edge of the moors and near proximity to the magnificent north shore, St Just is a great base for exploring the far west of Cornwall. Plain-an-Gwarry, a theatre in the town's centre that was once used for miraculous plays and is now utilised for the Lafrowda Festival.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, and basin.
First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine.
Smart TV, Sky, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Off-road parking for 2 cars (If you have more than 2 cars, there is street parking available).
Enclosed front garden with lawn, enclosed rear multi-level garden with lawn, patio, and furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles, beach 1.6 miles.
Please note: The property has a shared access driveway, so please can all guests be mindful of the neighbours space, and park as far forward as possible to the white wall on the drive
Reviews (10)
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Stephen
Cottage is very comfortable so are the beds! Canât fault anything. Has a great enclosed garden which would be amazing in the summer. Always stay in St just and can honestly say I would choose to stay here at Rose Bank Cottage again! Thank you
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Hannah
Firstly, although I donât expect a âwelcome packâ when I stay away, it does seem odd to have a coffee pod machine without even one pod to get you started (or indicate the type of pod required!) Similarly, there were very nice tea, coffee and sugar canisters⦠all empty. In fact all that was in the kitchen was salt and pepper. It is standard to have at least cooking oil available. In addition, they had premium bakeware, but I discovered when going to remove it from the oven that there were no oven gloves. (Incidentally in the very comprehensive book of instruction manuals the oven is the only one not included). Also strangely the sky box had a parental lock on it. We couldnât remove this as it didnât seem to be noted anywhere. I would also suggest mentioning that the property isnât suitable if you have any accessibility issues - the stairs are very steep and only have a rail on one side. Thereâs also a very small and not very visible step to the living room which we kept stumbling on. (Not the cottages fault!) The listing states that there is space for two cars on the gravel driveway, however when we stayed there was a large van parked on the gravel most of the time. This made manoeuvring back out onto the road tricky at times. These are minor details as the standard was generally very high and we enjoyed our stay.
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Graham
00pm Sunday afternoon. When passing through the rear gate we were confronted by a strong smell, it was apparent it was coming from the various waste bins. On entering the property we immediately read the information booklet which stated that the bins required leaving at the rear gate, and collection day was Monday. With this in mind I went to move the bins to the gate for collection the next day. As I moved the large black waste bag/sack a rat ran out from underneath and scurried under the shed, also I was covered in all types of flies. It was clear the bins hadn't been emptied in weeks. Not the way I envisaged to start my holiday. Being unable to contact the owners, I contacted Sykes but got no adequate response. In order to try and resolve the issue i read through the information booklet. There were six 'bins' in total no information as to which bins should be put out and on what date. However, on speaking with the lady living in the adjoining property she advised of what bins were due for collection that week and that collection day was in fact Tuesdays. She also said the bins would not be collected from the rear gate and we were to place them at the end of the drive. Thus explaining why none had been emptied for a number of weeks. The main problem was the general waste bin and sack. The bin was already overflowing on our arrival so we were unable to use that. Reluctantly on our last day we placed our black rubbish bag in the black sack, this being the sack the rat had gnawed into. I have to say the inside of the property was lovely and very clean. The outdoor space could also do with some maintenance. The patio and paths were full of weeds. The length of the grass at the top of the garden was also very long which was not helpful when trying to locate the area where our dog had done her business.