Villas In Tintagel

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Sandra - Verified booking

  Just returned from a week at Pound Rocks.

  What a super place to stay, just around the corner from the main street but quiet and private. Spacious and a great mix of traditional and modern. Modern where it is really appreciated (Kitchen and bathroom) with traditional features such as the hallway tiles and doorknobs adding character and charm. Very well equipped, with everything you would need to cook and clear up with too. We ate out quite a lot but it was nice to know everything was there if we wanted to cook. Also do read the information book, the instructions for every appliance are there, along with quite a few guides to local attractions. The water in the shower was hot, could have done with being just a little cooler but couldn't work out how to achieve that but great to have the option of a very deep bath or a shower. The garden is charming and is bigger than the photo's suggest, the rear garden is completely escape proof so the dog can have a run around while you stay dry in the conservatory. Sadly the weather was a little cool to get the most out of the conservatory but I would imagine it's great in warmer months. The only thing we had difficulty with was the sofa. Stylish and comfortable but a little low. The first time I sat on it I sank into the comfort but was like an overturned beetle getting back up - my husband rescued me otherwise I might still have been there. The beds are very comfortable and good quality bed linen and towels are included. A few thoughtful extra's were found and enjoyed. I wouldn't hesitate to return to Pound Rocks and would strongly recommend this accommodation to all.

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• Richard - Verified booking

  We had a lovely stay at Trebarwith Strand.

  Well suited to a couple who like walking/swimming. Good access to beach/coastal path. At low-mid tide the beach is good for bodyboarding if the swell is up, or swimming if not (lifeguards are present during the summer season 10am-6pm). Worth noting that the beach is covered from mid-high tide and although we saw some people swimming, you would have to be quite confident to swim off the rocks. Nice to sit on the rocks and watch the waves though. Nice food at the local pub and the surf shop sells lots of beach/swimming/surfing equiptment. The cottage is a good size for 2 people, comfortable and equipped with most of what you would need in terms of cooking equipment. The only downsides are that 1) (as noted in other reviews) the shower isn't very powerful and the height cannot be adjusted (but if you keep it on ECO, you don't get the temperature surges that others have noted), 2) there isn't any outside space for drying towels/swimming stuff or an airer for doing so inside (we hung them over the wall of the carpark opposite) and 3) the cheaper carpark is 3 minutes walk up the hill. Important note about the council car park: it is free overnight, but they no longer sell weekly tickets at the carpark, just monthly or day rates (the information on the council website is out of date). None of those issues spoilt our holiday, but we would recommend taking steps to mimimise the impact of the first two points (perhaps by fixing the shower head fitting and providing an airer) and updating the booking infomation on the third would have meant we enjoyed the stay even more.

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• Dawn - Verified booking

  We have just returned from a 2 week holiday staying at Pound Rocks.

  Our positive feedback is: Ideally situated to walk into the village with its many shops and places to eat. The bungalow was very comfortable, spacious and had all the home comforts. The bathroom is stunning and has a wonderful shower, a lovely bath and there was always plenty of hot water. Our negative feedback is: We unfortunately had an issue with the garden. We overlooked the unkept lawn which had not been mowed for some time and it did not affect being able to sit out in the garden. On the first Monday we were there, our 6 month old mischievous retriever managed to escape from the garden. We went into total panic, called her a few times, no response, so we started to walk to the area at the back of the bungalow. Luckily we received a phone call from a lovely gentleman who had found our dog sat in his porch! We had a look at where she had escaped and even though the gap is behind shrubs, there is a large area where dogs or toddlers could get out. As any parent or loving pet owner knows, you only have to turn your back for a second and they are gone! I am sure that in time the fence will be repaired, but unfortunately for us, we were constantly chasing to get it repaired, were told a few times that someone was coming to repair it but it never happened. We are very disappointed that this was not taken more seriously, but have been told by Sykes Cottages that the owner is aware of the situation and it will be rectified for future guests.

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• Sheridanne - Verified booking

  We had a very enjoyable stay in May.

  It was clean, comfortable, light and airy. The bathroom was modern with a really spacious shower and comfortable bath, the beds were lovely and the sitting room was also comfortable. The sun room was also nice.The kitchen was well equiped and spacious, but there was no cupboard space for food as they were all full of crockery and utensils and having the fridge out in the garage and having to go out the front door to access it was awkward. We go self caterering so we can cook all our meals so having space for food and an easily accessible freezer is, for us, essential for a two week holiday and we had to use the top of the 'decorative' aga and the window sills. Apart from this and maybe a bench or table and chairs to sit in the evening sunshine in the garden it was a delightful place to stay.

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• Joy - Verified booking

  The location of the cottage was excellent, a short walk to the beach.

  The Interior of the cottage was stylish with modern kitchen items and beautiful artwork on the walls, the washer/dryer was a bonus and the oven and hob and microwave were new and clean. We had purchased the Rover parking as detailed in the brochure for £47.00 this enabled us to park all week and go out every day and park on the Long stay car parks without any extra charge. Many dog walkers tried to use the bin for their disposal, we then understood why it had a lock on it!. The property welcomes dogs, we do not have dogs, I experienced some difficulty with my breathing as I can be allergic to dogs, this may be a consideration for the future when booking. This property is a little gem.

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