The South Downs National Park

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Chris - Verified booking

  Honest review.

  .. location wasn’t the best nothing really around apart from 1 pub (for local people) and a londis, closest supermarket about 20 minute drive each way. We did more driving than anything this last week nothing local that’s any good. Lodge itself. Jacuzzi was brilliant perfect for relaxing after a long drive everyday. Outside furniture seats just left out to ruin in rain which was disappointing. No bbq at the lodge, I think you had to request one from reception. No washing line of any kind to dry towels or bathing suits,(other 2 lodges do have one each) Living room/kitchen open plan good setup all modern appliances in kitchen all work as they should. Don’t expect to be able to put a lot in fridge only essentials. Comfy sofa in room and a single chair also tv with freeview reception goes quite a bit but your not there to sit and watch tv. Bedroom 1 3 quarter bed very comfortable little wardrobe and plenty drawer space. Bedroom 2 two single beds again comfy and enough storage. Shower room. Shower wouldn’t drain properly and had a leak. Toilet and basin as expected. Overall 6/10 was ok probably wouldn’t stop again as location too far from anywhere but that was my fault when booking not Sykes. Looking forward to our next holiday in Newquay with Sykes though.

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• Natalie - Verified booking

  Very disappointed on arrival.

  We arrived to the house looking very tired and in need of lots of TLC. Dirty tea towel, dish washer needed salt and rinse aid and broken thresholds in two places. Double glazed window pane gone, broken bulb in bedside lamp. The dining room wall lights non functioning. Unable to use heating as said do not use. Windows difficult to open and close. Curtain rail fell down but Vanessa was prompt In getting it repaired. The bedding was disgusting, they smelt unpleasant so I washed the duvet sets to realise the duvet itself is the problem. No hooks anywhere to hang stuff. Small double bed pointless and hard. Nowhere to hang anything in single room. No bathroom upstairs really inconvenient! You could easily turn the single bedroom into a bathroom upstairs. The frying pan misshaped and not fit to use. Baking try also in need of replacing. We felt we couldn't cook as too dirty. Such a shame after spending a lot to stay here as the location is ideal as within 10 miles of most beaches, attractions. As it's Cornwall scones would be perfect as a welcome gift. My positive feedback is that Vanessa was welcoming and prompt in helping us when the rail fell down and got the grass cut too.

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• The M Family - Verified booking

  The Threshing barn is set in a lovely village location perfect for anyone wanting a peaceful holiday. It is about 20 minutes to Truro and Falmouth and also to Porthtowan beach, where you can book surfing lessons and there are cafes/restaurants, beach shops and toilets. As a family of 4 (children aged 15 and 12) the size of the barn was ideal and with 2 bathrooms there were no arguments! I would suggest some hooks to be added in the bathrooms for dressing gowns/ towels to be hung. There were plenty of coat hangers in the wardrobes. Beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well-equipped!The outside space is lovely and well-maintained, the patio area has seating and a BBQ - unfortunately the weather didn't permit us to enjoy the outdoor area! There is also two car spaces and a games room with a table tennis table, this area is shared with the cottage on the grounds. We had an issue with the oven the day after we arrived and customer services were very efficient and it was sorted the next working day and It didn't stop us from having a wonderful holiday at the Threshing Barn.

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• Margaret - Verified booking

  Polgear View is a lovely holiday cottage.

  The owners were lovely and had left a lovely cream tea and supplies for breakfast the following morning. Also, when we came to leave, we found some bottles of water and a box of shortbread on the car for the journey home! A lovely and considerate gesture. The bed was huge and ever so comfortable and the shower was superb, although there was nowhere to put the lower shower head if you wanted to shower without getting your hair wet. We found everything we needed in the kitchen, the air fryer was a handy inclusion there. Unfortunately Cornwall decided to throw some horrible weather our way so we didn't get to make use of the outdoor area. The bumpy drive was an annoyance, but given that you have to share it with cows being brought in and out for milking there isn't a great deal that can be done about this. Maybe some of the bigger pot-holes could be filled a bit? Also lovely grapefruit & orange hand soap in the downstairs cloakroom, we had to go out and buy some when we got home!

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• Patricia - Verified booking

  What can I say that hasn't already been said!

  - if only more than 5 stars were available!! A lovely, lovely cottage set in beautiful surroundings and in a great spot for visiting a lot of Cornwall. The owners, Martin and Sarah, work extremely hard to ensure that the cottage itself has everything you'd need for your stay and more besides. The whole place is extremely clean and comfortable (have to mention the bed -wow!). In the fridge were the makings of a very nice cream tea and a tasty breakfast plus fresh milk, tea and coffee - so welcome after a long drive. Private outside space has table and chairs plus a barbeque, sadly we could use neither as the weather was against us! Not cold enough to need the wood burner but logs and firelighters were provided. And lastly a thoughtful leaving present as we hit the road home. Excellent, Martin and Sarah, thank you and very best of luck with all your plans for the future. We have no doubt they will be a roaring success.

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