Guests say
The Old Granary in Rock, Cornwall, offers a delightful stay with stunning views of the Camel Estuary and a peaceful, beautiful setting. Guests appreciate the spacious, well-equipped kitchen and the property's overall comfort. While some maintenance issues have been noted, the house's charm and location continue to draw visitors for a memorable holiday experience.
The property has received mixed feedback on cleanliness. Some guests found areas like the lounge and outdoor furniture to be unclean, with dirty cushions and rugs, while others were satisfied with the overall tidiness of the house.
The location is highly praised for its stunning views across the Camel Estuary and the peaceful surroundings. It is a highlight for many guests and contributes significantly to the enjoyment of their stay.
Comfort levels are generally good, with a spacious and comfortable house appreciated by guests. However, some guests mentioned that mattresses were lumpy and in need of replacement, slightly affecting the comfort score.
Facilities are well-regarded, especially the well-equipped kitchen. Nonetheless, there are several reports of maintenance issues such as problems with the dishwasher, outdoor furniture, and electricals that suggest room for improvement.
There is no consistent mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness. While some guests noted a lack of basic provisions, there is insufficient information to accurately assess this category.
About this property
The Old Granary is a tranquil family holiday home, set on a small private estate within a short distance of Rock. This self-catering property is tastefully decorated with lovely bursts of colour and features. Spacious living accommodation, has been finished to a high standard within this traditional styled property. There is room for ten-eleven to sleep comfortably in five bedrooms with four bathrooms, so fabulous for two families to share with room to spare. Accessed via a private drive with a large garden and a sunny terrace to enjoy evening drinks or family BBQs. A footpath leads you down to the foreshore at Cant cove. Comfy sofas and a practical wood burner help to make the Old Granary a perfect house for all seasons. There is a wet room and a Jacuzzi bath for warming up after a bracing surf or fishing trip. Shared use of a communal tennis court is available too whenever it is free with no booking required. To explore the Camel estuary, bikes can be hired from Wadebridge or Padstow so cyclists can follow the old railway line all along the opposite bank of the river Camel. Imagine returning from a hard day at the beach or a bike ride to this beautiful setting and south facing garden with friends and family to BBQ and indulge in a glass or two of the local Camel Valley fizz.
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
Open plan kitchen with dining area.
Utility room.
Sitting room.
Family bathroom inc bath with hand held shower, WC and basin.
Wet room with shower, WC and basin.
1 superking (6ft) with en-suite bathroom inc bath, shower, WC and basin.
1 superking (6ft) with en-suite shower room inc bath with hand held shower, WC and basin.
2 twin rooms (3ft).
1 bunk bed (3ft) and 1 single bed (3ft).
Gas central heating, wood burner.
Electric intergrated oven, gas hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, iPod dock, DAB radio, DVD player, WiFi and BBQ.
Electric and heating included in rent.
Bed linen and towels (not beach) included in rent.
Sorry, no smoking permitted.
Sorry, no pets allowed.
Nearby points of interest
- Tintagel Castle
- Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay
- Eden Project
Reviews (11)
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Alison
This was done, thank you. The instructions for the kitchen were non existent. it took a bit of time to discover there was a fridge freezer in the boiler room next to the kitchen. The fridges and wine cooler in the kitchen proper were not on when we arrived and we could not find out how to turn them on, so had to contact with some difficulty a maintenance man to come. He had to use his phone, for instructions so there was no chance we could have done it ourselves. The written house guide with useful info for general things and good info for local amenities we discovered in a drawer in the kitchen diner, and this would have been helpful to have in a visible obvious place, ie. on the low table as one came in so that one could consult at once. But we found the house very easy to be in and enjoy with a lot of family Thank you. The most important thing you could do is to have an EASILY AVAILABLE LOCAL PERSON REPRESENTATIVE - ON THE END OF A PHONE CLEARLY WRITTEN UP. THIS IS THE SINGLE BEST IMPROVEMENT YOU COULD INSTIGATE. THERE IS NOTHIHG WORSE THAN HAVING THAT TERRIBLE ROUND AND ROUND ANSWER PHONE WHICH GETS NO WHERE USEFUL EASILY OR QUICKLY, Thank you for opportunity to share our opinions, the house is a very good one for a large number of people, it has a glorious position and view, the surrrorundings are peaceful and beautiful, and it is a very nice house to live in!. - good atmosphere. I would certainly recommend it to my friends and take it again especially if the easily remedied points above were addressed.. AVoelcker
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David
Our only complaint is that there was no welcome pack, and there is literally nothing in the house, no milk, bread, not even salt!
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Graham
It is a very spacious and comfortable house set in lovely surroundings, and is extremely well equipped. It is clearly a family home and it was a pleasure to stay there.