Guests say
Blue Anchor is a well-received cottage in Cornwall, praised for its comfortable beds, cleanliness, and thoughtful touches like tea and coffee. Its central location is ideal for exploring Cornwall, with easy access to beaches and local spots. The cottage's charm and heritage are appreciated, and guests enjoy the cosy atmosphere, especially the log burner. Some concerns about Wi-Fi connectivity and maintenance issues are noted, but overall, guests have had memorable stays and would recommend the property.
The majority of guests found the cottage to be beautifully clean and well-presented. There were a few mentions of a damp smell and a need for some TLC, but these were not the prevailing opinions.
The location is highly praised for being central and ideal for visiting different parts of Cornwall. There is a mention of road noise by one guest, but overall, the location is seen as a positive aspect.
Guests consistently mention the comfort of the beds and the cosy nature of the cottage. There are some negative comments regarding low ceilings and uncomfortable sofas for those with back issues, which slightly affect the score.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a fully equipped kitchen and thoughtful additions like a log burner. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as Wi-Fi problems, broken items, and the need for TLC, which impacts the score.
Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches like complimentary tea, coffee, and other items. However, as these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay, they are a delightful bonus rather than an expectation.
About this property
Indian Queens 0.6 miles. Set in the quiet rural village of Fraddon, in the heart of Cornwall, is this delightful stone cottage. Blue Anchor provides a welcoming accommodation, with high-quality furnishings to ensure you get that home-from-home feel as soon as you walk through the door. Opening to a spacious lounge, with two large sofas, perfect for curling up of an evening while catching up with your favourite shows on the wall-mounted TV, also benefitting from a stone inglenook fireplace housing a woodburning stove for that added extra warmth during those winter months. The dining area also has a woodburning stove, giving the room a warm ambience, while six people can gather around the dining table for a family dinner.
The kitchen is wonderfully appointed to the rear of the cottage, with all contemporary appliances on-hand to help you cook up a storm for the whole family. A family shower room completes the ground floor. As the day draws to a close, follow the steps up to the first floor, offering three bedrooms: one king-size, one double and one twin, the master boasting an en-suite bathroom, where you can retreat to a warming bath tub for a relaxing soak with a well-deserved glass of wine. To the rear of the property, there is a lawned garden and gravelled area with furniture provided.
Why not whip up some summer treats on the Weber style drum BBQ while sun sets, relaxing with a cold drink, and let your little ones run freely in the enclosed space. While you’re in the area, why not take a drive to the bustling town of Newquay? With its picturesque sandy beaches and nearby cafés for a spot of lunch, plus the wonderful Pirate’s Quest attraction, featuring actors, special effects and elaborate sets which your little ones will delight in. Or visit a variety of historic mansions, including the 16th century manor house Trerice, offering period furnishings and a formal Tudor garden.
Blue Anchor is the perfect choice for a remote country retreat with your family.
Indian Queens is a village in Cornwall, England, situated in the parish of St Enoder. Ideally located within driving distance of many neighbouring villages with plenty of amenities. The village offers a local spar and a small selection of pubs and restaurants, with a train station in the adjacent village of St Columb Road for easy access to all of Cornwall.
EPC Rating: Band DAccommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and WC, 1 x double and 1 x twin.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room.
Gas central heating, woodburning stoves.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private off-road parking at the rear or the property, with overflow parking available in the pub car park opposite.
Enclosed lawned garden and gravelled area with furniture and a Weber style drum BBQ.
Sorry, no pets allowed.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.6 miles and pub 0.01 miles.
Please Note - the property is an 1800’s cob cottage with low ceilings in the lounge and dining room.
Blue Anchor is having a minor facelift and the Cob render will be replaced in the Autumn of 2026.
Scaffolding will be in place but the disruption is likely to be minimal.
A special offer is in place for any bookings during this time.
Reviews (22)
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Tim
First impressions was a broken cat flap in the rear door with pieces of wood jammed into it. It should also be noted that the height of the door is low and heads were bumped a number of times on this and various others door frames within the property. The kitchen was very nice, however in the cupboard to the left of the cooker was a large wooden chopping board covered in green mold. The lounge and dining rooms were very dark even during the day. The sofas in the lounge were very uncomfortable and not suitable for anyone with back issues. The window panes in the downstairs windows were blown and in need of replacement. Having seen the reviews of the downstairs shower room I was careful to make sure the water didn't go everywhere. I thought I'd succeed however after going out for the day we came back to find the floor flooded. Whist the property has two bathrooms you couldn't have both showers running at the same time due to very poor water pressure. That said the bedrooms were bright airy and the beds were very comfortable. The ensuite bathroom could benefit from a pole or handle to assist getting in and out of the bath/shower and the extractor fan didn't work. On the plus side the property is in a good location for exploring the local area and with an M & S food hall just down the road getting provisions was easy. We didn't use the pub, the day we arrived there was a music festival and it was very noisy, we also felt that we would feel very uncomfortable in there given the types of people we saw going in and out.
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Bob
Over the past few years the decor has become a little tired and is in need of some TLC. There is a distinct smell of damp now when you enter the property. The blind in the main bedroom requires re stringing or replacing. The cushions could do with a good clean.. Outside the back door the rainwater goods had slipped which I reattched as water was running down the wall. Generally a good stay just requires a some good TLC.
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Della
The weather was lovely whilst we were there but we could not use the garden as it was all over grown and the table and chairs were rotten. The Blue Anchor pub which is directly opposite the cottage was great, we parked two cars on their car park and ate there twice, their gluten free offers were brilliant.