Guests say
Oaktree Cottage in St. Austell, Cornwall, is a well-equipped, cosy property with a charming character, praised for its convenient location and thoughtful hosting. Guests appreciate the proximity to local amenities and attractions, as well as the cottage's suitability for families and pets, despite a mention of an unsecured garden. The enclosed garden and comfortable living spaces make it a hit, although there was an isolated incident regarding waste bin cleanliness.
The cottage generally maintains good standards of cleanliness. However, there was an incident involving unemptied and mouldy food waste bins, which suggests room for improvement in this area.
The location is highly praised for its convenience to local shops, beautiful nearby Charlestown, and easy access to surrounding areas, making it an ideal spot for exploring Cornwall.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with cosy living spaces, comfortable beds, and a great shower. The only concern was the challenging stairs for individuals with mobility issues.
The property is well-stocked and equipped, offering a well-equipped kitchen, smart TV, and log burner. The garden's security for pets was mentioned as an area for potential improvement.
While guests have commented on the attentive hosting and the consideration of details and comfort, there is no specific mention of gifts, so it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness in this regard.
About this property
Situated upon the outskirts of St Austell, a historic market town in Cornwall is Oaktree Cottage, a fabulous, three-bedroom property, inviting six guests and two furry companions. Just paces away from a host of local amenities and a short stroll from the beach, Oaktree Cottage makes the ideal base for a family getaway, providing flexible sleeping arrangements, off-road parking, and a homely interior. Park up to the front of the property, before making your way down the lawn and into the entrance, beginning your break in the living/dining room; here you can unwind after a day of exploration in front of the woodburning stove, or gather to plan your exciting itinerary.
Continue through to the well-equipped kitchen, where you can rustle up tasty meals, perfect for enjoying as a group, before heading outdoors for some fresh air. Make your way to the snug for a peaceful nook, ideal for sinking into a good book or enjoying a coffee, located on the first floor; there's also a walk-in shower for convenience. When sleep calls, select from two double rooms, and a twin, all spacious and homely to help you rest. Awaken with a seaside stroll across Charlestown Beach, or alongside the Historic Port of Charlestown, before delving into a wealth of activities, including tours of the Shipwreck Treasure Museum, fun-filled afternoons at Kidzworld Adventure Play, or a trip to the Eden Project and its 30-acres of botanical gardens.
Travelling south, stop off at The Lost Gardens Heligan, offering immersive tours and woodland walks, before reaching Mevagissey Museum, or Mevagissey Viewpoint which overlooks the bustling harbour. Round off your trip by rerouting north and traversing through Fowey, where you can tour Fowey Museum, take in the breath-taking turquoise waters at Lantic Bay, or follow the Polperro Heritage Coast walkway. Enjoy all of this, and more, at Oaktree Cottage.
The historic market town of St Austell is located in the tranquil county of Cornwall, only one mile from the south coast's extensive network of secluded beaches. St Austell has a train station on the mainline that connects you easily to Truro and further down to Penzance. It is brimming with a variety of pubs and restaurants and delicious local cuisine. Train travellers can also travel to Newquay by making a fast change at Par. The ideal backdrop for your upcoming trip to the Southwest is St Austell's central location in Cornwall. Spend your days on thrilling excursions to places like The Eden Project or the adjacent historic port of Charlestown, where you can visit the Shipwreck Treasure Museum to discover items salvaged from surrounding shipwrecks.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x double 1 x twin.
Bathroom with handheld shower, walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Cloakroom with basin, WC, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove.
Snug with games console.
Electric central heating.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer.
Smart TV, TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power, included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Front and enclosed side lawn.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.8 miles.
Note: There is some restricted headroom in the bathroom, and twin bedroom.
Please note: The property can only accept week long bookings.
Reviews (5)
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Julie
!! Well situated for the local shops and visiting the surrounding area - ideal location. Great to have a fully enclosed garden for the dog as well. One down side we have to mention was the cleanliness of the food waste bins. On arrival there was an off smell in the kitchen which we found was coming from the grey food bin under the kitchen sink - it hadn't been emptied and the food inside was mouldy. Took it outside to put in the green food waste bin to find flies milling around the lid and when opened the bin was full of food waste and the smell was horrendous so this hadn't been emptied either! We took the both bins and emptied them into the black waste wheelie bin at the bottom of the garden but left the green bin there as it was disgusting inside. The grey bin we took back and cleaned it out. Surprised the bins are not checked by the cleaners because this is a health hazard. We put the waste bins out (including the recycling) for Thursday as per the cottage information instructions; the black bin was emptied but the recycling wasn't collected - perhaps the information needs to be updated as there is no mention of putting the food waste bin out at all which is why we found the bins in the state they were?
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Alexandra
The property is well stocked with everything you need. The stairs were a bit challenging for my mum who has mobility issues but we did manage throughout the week. The cottage is ideally suited to the surrounding areas with Fowey, Truro and Mevagissey being very close by, as well as Tesco which is just across the road. Charlestown is also beautiful and well worth visiting. Very dog friendly with a lovely enclosed garden. We would definitely stay at Oaktree Cottage again!
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Leigh-anne
Very attentive hosting, every detail and comfort has been considered.