Guests say
Polkimbra Goonown is a characterful cottage in St. Agnes, Cornwall, appreciated for its underfloor heating, comfortable beds, and secure garden ideal for dogs. Guests have enjoyed the warm, cosy atmosphere and the proximity to local amenities and beaches. Some guests were welcomed with scones, jam, and cream, adding a touch of thoughtfulness to their arrival.
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness, including dirty carpets, couches, and kitchenware. There were also reports of uncleaned fireplaces and general dust and dirt accumulation.
The cottage is noted for its peaceful location, close to the village for shopping and nearby dog-friendly beaches. However, some guests found it difficult to locate and access due to a long path and parking challenges.
Guests have praised the comfortable beds and underfloor heating. The enclosed garden was also a highlight for those with pets. However, some mentioned issues with noise from the immersion heater and steep stairs.
The property has been criticised for maintenance issues such as a lack of hot water in certain areas, blocked sinks, and insufficient lighting. The kitchen was also found to be narrow and not fully equipped.
Guests were pleased with the welcoming touches like scones, jam, and cream on arrival, as well as fresh flowers. However, it is important to note that such gifts are not guaranteed and may not be provided for every stay.
About this property
Polkimbra Goonown is situated in a peaceful spot in the village of St Agnes, Cornwall which is just a short walk to the lovely beach Trevaunance Cove.This charming, pet-friendly abode welcomes families, friends and two pets to enjoy a stay at a character cottage, with low beams ceilings, slate flooring and crackling woodburning stoves. Leave your vehicle in a roadside space before admiring the front, enclosed garden with a lovely lawn to unwind in the sun and a barbecue. Enter the sitting room; here you can enjoy watching your favourite shows on the Smart TV or why not grab a book from the shelf for a quiet read? From here, the dining room is the ideal place to savour mealtimes together whilst the galley-style kitchen offers everything you need to prepare home-cooked meals.
After a day exploring the Cornish coast, rinse off in the ground-floor shower room before venturing upstairs to choose your bedroom. The first-floor hosts three bedrooms, a master double with a beautiful en-suite claw-foot bath, another double and a twin bedroom with bedside lamps. Awaken with a cup of coffee, courtesy of the coffee maker before heading outside on foot, where you will find a handful of pubs for dining out and well-stocked shops. There's plenty to see and do in St Agnes, from exploring the picturesque coastline to visiting Healey's Cornish Cyder Farm and the National Trust's Chapel Porth. Visit the seaside town of Perranporth, home to a selection of activities, including the Perranporth Boating Lake and the Perranporth Golf Club.
For a city rich in history, venture to Truro, hosting the grand Truro Cathedral, one of the most iconic buildings in Cornwall, The Celtic Tossers - Axe Throwing for a day filled with fun, as well as Skinner's Brewery, Tap Yard Bar, Shop and Cafe. For a memorable escape with the ones who mean most, choose 69 Goonown.
St Agnes is a vibrant Cornish community with four beaches and beautiful surroundings. Swim or surf in the pristine waters, or hike the South West Coast Path. Local activities include coasteering, kayaking, and horseback riding, and St. Agnes hosts family-friendly festivals and concerts. Local stores offer delightful snacks and one-of-a-kind art as unique souvenirs of your Cornish visit, and there's a wonderful range of eating options with two Great Cornish Food Awards in 2015. St Agnes' mining history can be examined at the St Agnes Museum. St Agnes is close to Newquay's beaches, the Tate at St. Ives, Truro's cathedral, and the Eden Project. St Agnes is in Poldark Country, made famous by the novels and TV series, the latest of which aired in Spring 2018. Explore this lovely region or stay in a friendly village for a wonderful Cornish vacation.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite free-standing bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room with woodburning stove.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Electric central heating.
Electric range oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and coffee maker.
smart TV, WiFi, selection of books.
Fuel, power and starter pack for wood burning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available on request.
Roadside parking on first-come, first-served basis.
Enclosed front garden with lawn, patio, barbecue and furntiure.
Two well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 1 miles.
Note: There are low beams and doorways, doorways to kitchen approximately 1.63 to 1.7 meters, please take care.
Note: There are steps down into some rooms.
Reviews (9)
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Maria
We only had warm water in the shower. There was no hot water in either the kitchen or the upstairs bahtroom. The house also needed to be cleaned thoroughly, everything was very dirty. But the worst thing was the contidion of the mattress; its a cheek to expect something so scary from guests!!! We were outraged and disappointed.It would only be fair and decent to offer us a discount. When we arrived we head to contact the agency to have some things cleaned. Among other things, the sofa was in such a state that we couldât sit on it.The pillows smelled and were dirty. The only thing that was ok was the bed linen.We are not the only ones who were dissatisfied, we read other dissatisfied comments in the guest book!!!
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Timothy
Had to guess how to turn hot water on. Sofa not comfortable. Kitchen overstocked with Tea, coffee, Sugar canisters using valuable space. Unable to use bath due to poor pressure, other than that, a nice stay
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Teresa
When we arrived we parked as directed down the side of the garage to unload our car.The cottage is difficult to find and down a long path which gets slippery in wet weather.We moved our car to go into StAgnes for a meal .On our return we were amazed to find a bollard placed in the centre of the parking space we had used.We realised that this was not the dedicated parking space but even so felt watched and unwelcome for the remainder of our stay.On first view the impression is of a spacious,well equipped property.Look more closely and we became aware of food stains on the sofa and general dirt and dust throughout.Someone needs to seriously address the mould growing in the downstairs shower,both on the grouting and at the bottom of the door.The handle on the toilet was also wobbly and in danger of falling off.Chips on the kitchen doors speak of the very hard life this cottage has.Whilst the en suite upstairs looks modern I found the lack of a door meant that there was no privacy when using the facilities.The television was tempremental,although Sykes did respond quickly to our asking for help over this issue.Kitchen not spacious.A confining narrow galley shape.On a positive note,the bedding and towels were fresh and clean.The complimentry cream tea was also a nice touch.Howy I cannot recommend this property.