Falmouth Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• William - Verified booking

  Well ...

  you could walk the streets of Falmouth for hours and not find a better location for a holiday cottage. This cottage was tucked up in a quiet street with partial views over the harbour, and by walking to the end of the row of cottages a full panoramic view of the harbour is achieved. Set high up on the hill, it's perhaps not ideal for those with impaired mobility, but brilliant for most reasonably active people. Falmouth was a revelation to us, with a wide range of shops, many of which were independently owned. Yes, there are touristy souvenir type gift shops, but nothing overly tacky. They actually seem to sell things you'd quite like to buy. The town and harbour is also very clean and tidy, and the seagull population seemed well controlled. A big plus for Falmouth is the total lack of seaside type amusement arcades. Another big plus was the dog friendly nature of many of the pubs and restaurants. As to the cottage itself, it was an ideal size for 4 adults. It was very well equipped with all the things you'd expect and everything worked well. In particular, the cleanliness of all crockery and kitchen utensils was exemplary ... an important point for people like us who 'eat in' on most nights. The cream tea supplied on our arrival was also very much appreciated. Rubbish collection was a bit confusing and we're not sure if we got that right. Also, the cold tap in the downstairs bathroom doesn't close off properly and may need replacing. But these are minor quibbles. And don't detract from a 5 star rating for this accomodation. Highly recommended.

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• Dawn - Verified booking

  On arrival we were shocked to find that the parking permits are not for outside or even close to the property.

  I feel the distance of the permit spaces need to be detailed more accurately, especiallyas we were travelingwith a child and our 72 year old Mother. When staying for 1 week it is simply not possible to park where the permits are for and unpack luggage or belongings as the parking is up a steep hill and steps approx 3 min walk. Unloading outside the cottage is an absolute nightmare also. On entry to the property it is nice and welcoming. We visited as four adults and one child. we found the sitting room could not comfortably seat all of us. My son sat on the floor. Also a massive lack of cushions or comfortable seats. The table in the kitchen was ridiculous. To expect us all to fit around was impossible. The cottage may sleep 6 but it can't fit 6 around the table or in the lounge. The kitchen is very well equipped as are the bathrooms. The outdoor space needs tlc. Bbq was dirty Lots of weeds. Had to go hunting for recycling tubs and bins. The listing advertised a long burning stove that we were so excited about. we were deeply upset to find no wood at all left to use the stove, especially considering we were staying in October!. Severe lack of storage upstairs. Needs more hangers. No full length mirror. No dressing tables Dvd player not working Games had missing parts Floors not clean Curtains very thin Cottage was good location for town and restaurants. We could not recommend. We tried calling twice to make complaints and ask questions but nobody answered our calls

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• Danielle - Verified booking

  The cottage was in a brilliant location, a short walk from the main town.

  Lots of different routes down various steps to get to each part of the town. The kitchen was equipped with everything you could wish for and there was a lovely welcoming gift of fresh flowers and yummy fresh scones with the trimmings. The cottage is sweet, what you’d expect from a Cornish cottage and the garden is lovely and a nice bonus. Pub next door was good, not too noisy and staff were friendly. Things we would change - the footstool and the rug in the living room were a bit dirty and smelt quiet heavily of dogs. We have a young baby so the option of having baby gates, especially upstairs, would have been good. The curtains in the front bedrooms were quite thin and there is a streetlight right outside so it was a bit bright in the bedrooms. The bedding itself was comfortable but felt a bit low quality. Things we loved - the location was so handy, the decorations were lovely, lots of games and books and DVDs, handy to have two bathrooms, parking was good even though it wasn’t right outside the house, lovely views of Falmouth harbour especially at night.

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• Jane - Verified booking

  A happy Christmas week at Tops'l Cottage.

  Warm and cozy on our arrival and spotlessly clean. Delighted to find a lovely decorated Christmas tree and thoughtful flower's and biscuits to welcome us after a long journey. The cottage is typically Cornish, with lovely homely touches. Perfect for walking into Falmouth with its variety of independent shops and restaurant's. Parking is from past visits to Falmouth always an issue, the destinated parking space a bonus and only a short walk away. The kitchen is well equipped and all appliances washing machine, dishwasher, cooker etc. all worked perfectly. The garden is ideal for dogs, secure, in summer I'm sure perfect for outdoor eating and BBQ's. We were a couple, with two well behaved dogs, so space was not an issue, however for a family of 4 adults with children, the cottage is Cornish snug! nevertheless delightful. The owners have thought of everything and have a lovely home which we enjoyed for our holiday.

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• Lesley - Verified booking

  Unfortunately the property is over priced.

  We were 4 in accommodation for 6 and toyed with the idea of inviting another couple. Thank goodness we didn’t, it would have been an uncomfortable squeeze for all but the shortest of stays. The neighbours were noise, occasional stink of weed, and with lots of aggressive shouting someone’s til 3am. There were 2 disturbances in the street and on one occasion as we parked we found an unconscious drunk laid waste near the house. We had to get the pub to help check him over and encourage him home. The parking was a walk from the properly in a scruffy back alley, so we had to ensure nothing was left in the car. Although a reserved discs and not far from the house it maid the ferrying of kids and kit a bit of a chore- not what I would expect for the price. I also wouldn’t recommend the property fir family still using prams or heavily reliant on pushchairs.

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