“The cottage is very affordable, in a good location, and full of charm and character — maybe a little spooky, but that’s part of its personality!”
You just have to turn a blind eye to a few issues.
The farm road is quite uneven, so if you’re driving a fancy car with low ground clearance, you might want to pick a place with better access. Like others have mentioned, the unused barns around the house didn’t bother me, but I can see how some people might find them off-putting.
The exterior is lovely — the cottage and surrounding buildings are made of stone, and there’s a bench outside where you can sit and relax. There’s also ...
You just have to turn a blind eye to a few issues.
The farm road is quite uneven, so if you’re driving a fancy car with low ground clearance, you might want to pick a place with better access. Like others have mentioned, the unused barns around the house didn’t bother me, but I can see how some people might find them off-putting.
The exterior is lovely — the cottage and surrounding buildings are made of stone, and there’s a bench outside where you can sit and relax. There’s also one of the Cornish fogous right behind the site, which is a really cool touch but you need to ask the owners if you want to have a look.
I stayed in October, and with the heating on, it was warm, cosy and comfortable. The bathroom, bedding, and towels were very clean, the rest of the cottage was clean though a few areas seemed to be overlooked — the kitchen rug, sofa upholstery, and blankets could probably use a wash. That said, the sofas are very comfortable to sit or lie on. The cottage has a distinct old smell, but that’s probably just part of being 600 years old! The kitchen is well equipped and easy to cook in — just note there’s no refrigerator but the fridge works well.
I brought some DVDs but discovered there’s no DVD player, even though it was listed in the description. Not a big deal for me since I had my tablet, and there’s cable TV with plenty of channels, but others might be disappointed. Might be worth updating the listing.
And good news — there is actually some phone signal inside! It comes and goes a bit, but it’s good enough to check emails, use WhatsApp, or even make a call.
Some people complained that the shower cabin is small, but I’m 6′2″ and found it okay. However, the shower was leaking through the ceiling to the ground floor, so I had to limit how long and how often I used it. It wasn’t fixed during my stay and seemed a bit brushed aside by the owners, though I suspect they’ve since addressed it as it likely needed more serious plumbing work. I was probably just a bit unlucky but fine with it in the end — I was travelling solo and didn’t want to be too picky or spoil my holiday — but others might find the approach to the issue frustrating.
Speaking of height — when I first read someone had knocked their head on the main entrance door frame, I thought they were just clumsy. Guess what — I knocked my head at least three times! I think there’s a head magnet in that doorframe :) Maybe that’s why it’s called Up Over Head! I’d recommend hanging a string or ribbon in the entrance as a reminder.
But overall, for the price, I'm very satisfied and really enjoyed my stay! Cornwall is beautiful!
