Guests say
Gull Rock 4 is a beautiful and spacious property in Rock, admired for its fabulous views, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable beds. It's well-situated for a calm and relaxing holiday, with a secure garden and great social space. While some maintenance issues were noted, the property's modern features and central location are highly recommended by guests.
The property was described as reasonably clean, but some guests noted grubby areas and dust. One review mentioned a stained mattress topper, indicating room for improvement in cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its central position within walking distance of Rock's amenities, offering fabulous views and a secure garden, making it an ideal spot for a holiday.
Guests found the property to be very comfortable, with super comfy beds and a relaxing atmosphere. However, one guest mentioned difficulty sleeping due to high winds.
The property is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, but several guests reported maintenance issues like broken ovens and leaks. The lack of cleaning materials was also noted.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness of the host in this regard.
About this property
Perched in the popular village of Rock in Cornwall, is this superb four-bedroom, detached house, Gull Rock 4. Enjoying wonderful surroundings just paces away from the River Camel and local amenities, with exceptional views out towards Padstow, Gull Rock 4 is a fantastic dwelling for a group or family of eight embarking on their next adventure to Cornwall.
Leave your vehicle in one of two off-road parking spaces, before making your way into your new home from home. On the ground floor you will find three well-appointed bedrooms, three king-size, two of which are zip/link, served by a gleaming bathroom for freshening up at the end of an adventure-filled day. The little ones can be entertained in the ground-floor TV/playroom with toys and board games kindly provided! There is also a handy cloakroom and utility on this floor for your convenience. Climb the stairs up to the first floor, where you will find the fourth and final bedroom, a beautiful super-king-size with en-suite shower room and breath-taking views of the estuary and sea, what a view to wake-up to! Continue through to the spacious open-plan living area, where you can look forward to impressing your guests with mouth-watering meals, cooked up in the well-equipped kitchen which features a handy dishwasher, ready to enjoy at the dining table for eight whilst enjoying idyllic sea and garden views. If the weather is nice, why not dine out in the rear enclosed garden whilst you soak up the Cornish sunshine? After dinner, snuggle up in front of the TV with a DVD player and select the evening’s entertainment, or head up to the second-floor mezzanine study area, where you can watch something else on the TV or curl up with a good book.
Explore your local surroundings, where right on your doorstep, you will find the welcoming pub of The Mariners Public House, offering a tasty menu and local ales. Within the village you will also find the renowned St Enodoc Golf Club for those wanting to test out their clubs with a view, ample watersports opportunities on the River Camel, including sailing and water skiing, and a beautiful beach where you can bathe, paddle the shores or tuck-in to fresh fish and chips. Catch a ferry over to Padstow, where you can adopt a hatchling at the National Lobster Hatchery, tour the esteemed Prideaux Place or hire a bike to take in the sights along the scenic 18-mile Camel Trail. Padstow also has a great selection of restaurants including, The Greens of Padstow and The Seafood, along with the Padstow Brewing Company where you can indulge in well-deserved drinks. Keen walkers will delight at the close proximity of the South West Coast Path, where you can expect some of the best sights and scenery in the area. Be sure to check out Polzeath during your stay, well-known for being a surfer’s paradise, where you can try your hand at the local’s favourite sport, relax on the beach or enjoy fresh seafood at the popular Oystercatcher Restaurant. All this and more awaits at Gull Rock 4.
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
Reverse-level over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size double bedroom with en-suite walk-in shower, double basins and WC, 1 x ground floor king-size bedroom, 2 x ground-floor king-size bedrooms (zip/link can be twin on request).
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Utility room.
First-floor sitting room.
Second-floor mezzanine study.
Playroom with TV
Underfloor heating.
Gas Range cooker, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine (capsules not supplied).
2 x TVs (one in lounge, one in playroom), 1 x DVD player, games console, WiFi, and a selection of children’s toys and board games.
Up to two pets welcome by arrangement.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private parking for 2 family cars (or 3 small cars).
Enclosed garden with lawn.
Patio with furniture.
Terrace with furniture.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.9 miles, pub 0.1 mile, beach 0.6 miles.
Note: Please do not park on the red brick areas; third space to rear of house.
Note: The beds will be made up as per the description.
If you require the zip/link bed(s) to be configured differently; please inform us at least seven days prior to your arrival date.
Note: The fire is a display fire only.
Note: Mezzanine level study is accessed via very steep uneven stairs, so small children should be supervised.
Note: Check-in from 4pm and check-out by 9:30am
Nearby points of interest
- Tintagel Castle
- Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay
- Eden Project
Reviews (8)
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Richard
Althought the house is very well equipped with good quality items it did leave quite a bit to be desired. There were a number of maintenance issues for example, one of the ovens had a broken seal and leaked heat and condensation, many light bulbs within the property were out, a leak in the windows above the door in the hall caused an ingress of water which puddled on the floor during rain showers and the insinkerator would not work. There was no key or code for the boot room door meaning anyone returning from the beach had to access the property through either the front or rear door. Whilst the property was reasonably clean, the tiled floor in the ensuite was very grubby and the toilet leaked a little at the base. The master bedroom had a very comfortable bed with a sumptuous mattress topper and decent white cotton sheets. Unfortunately bodily fluid stains on the topper could be clearly seen through the bottom sheet. There were areas of the property that did not appear to have been thorougly cleaned in a while for example there were large accumulations of dust, dander and debris trapped in and around the glass balustrade. Our daughter found silver fish in her room, possibly as a result of damp wood of which the house has a lot. We were surprised at the lack of cleaning materials available for example a suitably safe cleaner for the granite work tops and no dust pan to use with the brush when sweeping sand from the utility areas. Only one black bin bag for general waste was provided and no suitable recycling bags were available. With a property of this size and cost we expect simple cleaning products and bin bags to be provided. Only one key is provided at the property and the external doors automatically lock when they are closed. This caused great paranoia everytime we left the house. This property has the potential to be amazing but a general lack of care and maintenance is taking the edge off it at the moment. I am guessing it is being looked after by a maintenance company and the owner needs to be aware that the standards are not great. We did not report the maintenance issues during our stay as we did not wish to have the inconvenience of workmen in the house.
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Andrew
Thank you John Bray.
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Gareth
The house is truly amazing with every modern feature and comfort in a very central "walking distance" Rock location. We would highly recommend it.