About this property
Sandy Lodge Rock is a charming detached holiday home, nestled within its own peaceful gardens, just 300 yards from the delightful amenities found in the picturesque Cornish town of Rock. Sleeping 10 people and accommodating up to two dogs, this stylish abode has ample parking for three to four cars on its private gated drive, and is ideally located for exploring this beautiful coastal area.
Begin your holiday in style by immediately relaxing in the open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, where you can socialise and cook together as a family. Designed with entertainment in mind, venture further in to the house where you will find a separate lounge, complete with a football table, and a wood burning stove for cosy winter nights. In the evenings, you need not go far to find your bedroom as there are two on the ground floor, a king-size bedroom and a small double room, plus a family bathroom and handy utility room. Upstairs are two further king-size bedrooms, sharing another family bathroom, whilst for those looking for peace and solitude away from the main house, the final en-suite double bedroom is across the garden in a separate annex, complete with its own private decking and Juliet balcony, a wonderful spot for sundowners!
Those who love the outdoors will not be disappointed either, as the garden is both spacious and well-designed. With a beautiful lawn and superb, furnished patio area accessed via the main living area, there are ample places to dine alfresco, relax with a good book, or simply settle down to soak up the Cornish sunshine.
Nearby Rock’s butchers, fish mongers, bakery and other amenities are within a short walk, whilst the pretty family-friendly Daymer Bay is only a short 10-minute drive or 40-minute walk away, providing the ideal spot for a day at the beach, swimming, surfing and sandcastle building. For foodies, why not catch the ferry from Rock over to Padstow, where you can try out Rick Stein’s famed restaurants and devour ice creams on the harbour side.
With so much to do on the doorstep of Sandy Lodge, this is a very special family retreat in an excellent location.
Rock is a desirable and much sought after coastal village located on the north eastern bank of the River Camel opposite the famous harbour town of Padstow which is easily reached by a regular ferry service. The summer home of royalty and celebrities offering top class restaurants and quality shops, the real draw is the array of watersports including sailing, water skiing, windsurfing and angling. Continuing on a sporting theme, the golf course at nearby St Enodoc is considered to be one of the best in the country. With an abundance of world class beaches all within a short radius it is easy to see why Rock holds its popularity.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms (included one in separate first floor annex): 1 x ground floor king-size double, 1 x ground floor small double (4’6 ft), 2 x first floor king-size double, 1 x separate first floor annexe en-suite double with Juliet balcony, bath, basin and WC.
First floor family bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor family bathroom with bath, shower (over), basin and WC.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting room.
Utility room.
Separate sitting room with football table and wood burning stove.
Central heating and multi fuel stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/ freezer, drinks fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV/ DVD player, table tennis, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Gated drive with off road parking for 3-4 cars.
Spacious garden with lawn and patio area with garden furniture.
2 dogs by arrangement.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub <1 mile.
Note: No cats permitted.
Note: First floor annex bathroom has restricted height.
Reviews (3)
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Katharine
It was very comfortable with plenty of cooking equipment, lovely beds and very cosy. We have a caravan nearby in the summer so we know the area well and it was just what we needed. We took logs down for the fire but the house was so warm we didnât use it and mainly stayed in the kitchen. The garden was lovely and I expect in the summer would be a great asset and the cottage is in a good position. Altogether it was a very homely atmosphere and everyone really loved the house. Thank you.
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Roz
It is our second year here but sadly my description last year as âshabby chicâ would now have to be more shabby than chic. The property was definitely cleaner than last year and didnât smell so musty when we arrived but the garden cushions were still very stained and despite lots of fresh air during our stay, the smell was definitely back in the downstairs bedrooms & lounge after a couple of days. We didnât open the room above the garage this year but last year the smell was so strong in there we decided no one would want to sleep there. We were impressed by John Bray getting maintenance out the same day we reported a broken blind in the bathroom & a locked window in a bedroom that we couldnât open. We also couldnât get an internet connection but by the time maintenance had arrived, my husband had realised a key plug was pulled out- itâs probably the cleaner because itâs the most accessible plug for the hoover to reach everywhere downstairs & we remembered that the same thing happened last year.
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Julie
Location and size of the property was perfect- outdoor space was great! Beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. But- it was rather cluttered- lots of personal nick nacks and photos- there was stuff everywhere! This detracted from the beauty of the property. There were also cob webs everywhere!! It must be impossible to clean with so much stuff everywhere. I think more information is needed re hot water- we struggled for the first 2 days and even when we boosted it on the timer it meant the showers were hot but the bath was only ever Luke warm- this would not be ideal for a family with younger children. The dishwasher looks like it has seen better days- though worked well- The sofas in the lounge at the back/by the kitchen are extremely worn, marked and not very comfortable. If the weather has been better we would happily have sat outside on the lovely garden furniture but this was not to be! The carpets and rugs are marked in places too. The door to the downstairs small double was off its hinge - almost- it meant the door had to stay open and my elderly mum had to walk around it- but not much room to do this! I emailed Sykes on day one to flag this up but did say it wasnât an urgent matter- I received no reply so not sure if it will be dealt with before the next occupants. Overall we had a lovely stay but the house needs some attention- we have stayed in quite a few Sykes properties and this is the first time Iâve ever given mixed feedback.