71 Maen Valley Park

4.2★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

36 Customer Review(s)

David
September 2023

“We had a good holiday at this holiday cottage and the village was loverly and would return again.”

The only downside is the cottage needed a bit of TLC the kitchen utensils were a bit sparse and the cooker was very difficult to use as the markings were unreadable ,the WiFi was good and was surprised after reading other comments .overhaul very good.

The only downside is the cottage needed a bit of TLC the kitchen utensils were a bit sparse and the cooker was very difficult to use as the markings were unreadable ,the WiFi was good and was surprised after reading other comments .overhaul very good.

- David, September 2023
Anna August 2023

“Maen Valley Park itself is a beautiful location.”

The grounds are stunning, facilities great and the proximity to Falmouth and many other attractions is perfect (albeit a car is definitely necessary). We really didn’t have to drive for long at all to visit places which is great when you’ve had a long journey to get there. However the cottage itself was disappointing compared to other Sykes properties we’ve stayed in. Size-wise it was perfect for the 5 of us, however there were a lot of little things that really need fixing. For example, the shower bar /slider was broken when we arrived, there was a latch on a window that was broken, the front door bolt was broken, the lights flickered in the living room if you tried to dim them, knobs came off on chest of drawers and wardrobes leaving sharp screws poking out (on the wardrobe these were head height for my daughter so she risked scraping herself in the face if she went past and didn’t see it had come off again), the largest sofa is exceptionally uncomfortable and the smaller sofa is heavily stained (and covered with a throw which itself had a blood stain on it), curtains don’t fit the windows properly. The maintenance team did come out and were authorised to do a temporary fix on the shower and window, however everything else really needs addressing. At the moment I feel this cottage has a premium on it vs. other places we’ve stayed and whilst the location itself is worth a premium the cottage is most definitely not. I would definitely recommend the area as it really is stunning, however I wouldn’t recommend this particular cottage until they do a maintenance review and get things fixed.

- Anna, August 2023
Teresa July 2023

“Excellent cottage, super clean and very roomy.”

Nice setting but must have a car for access. Would definitely use again.

- Teresa, July 2023
Paul July 2023

“The listing and the price really didn't do it justice.”

It was perfect! I don't usually leave feedback just for the sake of it, but I feel this property justifies it. I really cant see where any improvements could be made. The owner really has gone far above expectations to make it homely. 3 large bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, which meant herding the family to get ready in the mornings was effortless. The showers are all electric and top of the range, not the lukewarm dribble rental places usually have! The kitchen is 3 x bigger than it needed to be... you wouldn't even notice 4 people all feeding themselves at the same time. The site was beautiful and so quiet. easy parking and no steps to negotiate. The weather was poor while we stayed so we all took advantage of the club house. very nice indeed and well stocked. Honestly this place is worth twice what we paid! Thank you so much

- Paul, July 2023
Helen May 2023

“Lovely property in fantastic surrounding would highly recommend the area and we would considered staying here again.”

The facilities on site were great which added to the stay - fantastic bar with delicious food on themed nights and the kids loved the little pool! The kitchen was well stocked for pots, pans and plates but lacked cutlery - only 2 tea spoons, and glasses - 3 tumblers and 2 pint glasses, for the number of guests allowed plus visitors. And some TLC is needed in some areas due to general wear and tear. We also noticed that cleanliness wasn’t spot on as we noticed on arrival a number of cobwebs (in the hall and around the windows) which made us think the property had been cleaned a while before our arrival date not the day of arrival and on stripping the beds for departure we noticed the duvets, especially the double duvet, where stained with large marks. Also the wifi did not work for the duration of the stay even after following the instructions to reset the router and the lack of welcome pack in the property was noticed - not sure if this is a Sykes thing not providing information, but thankfully there where plenty of leaflets and information up by the bar. All in all we had a great stay and would consider staying here again next time we are down to visit our family in Falmouth!!

- Helen, May 2023
Kate April 2023

“We visited the cottage for a week and soon realised it needed a major refurbishment.”

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay because of the area the cottage was in and the places we visited. But wished we could have had more comfort and homely touches. I MUST ADVISE THAT THE WI-FI DOES NOT WORK, ITS SERIOUSLY SLOW AND NEEDS CHANGING! The open plan lounge, dinner & kitchen was good but the white sofa was seriously stained. The dining table was fine but would have been too small to try and fit 6 people round it. The windows are starting to get serious mould and condensation issues. The kitchen was great for space and plenty of utensils, crockery & cutlery. There needs to be some more teaspoons. The fridge was a good size for a family of 3 for a week but was small. Having no freezer was a bit of a pain. Also some of the handles on the drawers broken weren’t a great help. The cooker and hob were good but only issue was that you can’t see any instructions on how to work it as all the numbers and writing were worn. The outside light to the garden didn’t work and neither did the porch light, but having a communal outside area was lovely for the dog. The downstairs loo had some bad staining on the floor but was a good size. The stairs up to the bedrooms were seriously seriously creaky, we especially had to watch where we stepped at night to try not to wake our toddler as the noise echoed through the house. Some better underlay needs to be a laid throughout the stairs and all upstairs bedrooms. The bedrooms were a great size, the only downside were the comfiness of the beds. The double beds mattress is seriously worn and needs urgent replacement. It dipped so bad in the middle and around the edges, the headboard also needs sorting as every time you moved in the bed it would bang badly against the wall. There were some dried blood stains on our bedding and the duvet wasn’t suitable for the bed, needed to be bigger. Also the carpet needed to cleaned with the hoover when we got there as some areas hadn’t been done from the last people who stayed. The bathrooms upstairs were fine, they also need some refurbished. The en-suite does have bad mould on the ceilings which I think needs to be cleaned away. Some of the towels had stains on too. Overall it was fine to stay in, but after seeing other cottages and how well they had been done up for the same price to stay for a week, I wish we had done our research and stayed at another property. We would happily stay in the area again as the whole estate was wonderful, pretty and the facilities were great.

- Kate, April 2023
David April 2023

“Great spacious property well situated for day trips throughout Cornwall.”

The house was exceptionally clean and bright the only small issue being cleaning the oven has removed the temperature and function information making usage a bit of a lottery. That said great stay would recommend especially for anyone with a family.

- David, April 2023
Pierre March 2023

“Very good and comfortable place!”

Only thing that needs immediate attendance is that unfortunately the wifi is absolutely useless (~0.2mbps)

- Pierre, March 2023

Thank you for feed back. I will get onto BT Property Owner
Lesley January 2023

“71 Maen Valley Park was clean and tidy and at the time of year very quiet and peaceful.”

The property was well provided with equipment though I took most of my meals out with friends so was not preparing dinner parties or banquets. There was tea and coffee in the canisters and a bottle of milk in the refrigerator but wether supplied or left behind I don't know, there was also hand wash supplied in all the sinks, washing up liquid and a couple of laundry tablets. At the time I was there the bar and other facilities were closed but I wouldn't have been using them, there is no street lighting only low lights along the house pathways so take a torch especially if you have a dog to walk. Some of the furnishings are a little shabby but most likely due to misuse by guests than age. A leaflet showing local footpaths would be a nice touch even if guests had to pay a small donation, I was too busy to do the walk but a local dog walker advised that it was a 20 minute approx walk to the beach mostly on footpaths, if you do take a dog disposal for poo bags is the general waste bins at the main entrance, I only contacted the cleaner once and she was polite, friendly and helpful.

- Lesley, January 2023
Victoria December 2022

“The welcome pack was appreciated, thank.”

You, however the light bulbs not working in the bedrooms, the heating being too hot and unable to regulate, the bolt on the bottom part of the stable front door being missing meant we were unable to use it was not good. It was a good job there were only 3 of us and not 6 as it sleeps 6 as there are only 5 dinner plates, no kitchen scales so unable to make Yorkshire's for Christmas dinner. Could do with a kitchen ladle and a big spoon with holes in. Lounge curtains look like they are falling down. The double bed is very uncomfortable and mattress feels lumpy. This is the 5th cottage we have stayed in on this site and by far the worst, we have always been very happy with all the previous cottages we have stayed in. We have never felt the need to leave a poor review until now. Ordinarily I would have complained to Sykes however because it's Christmas and New year we didn't want the hassle.

- Victoria, December 2022
Robert October 2022

“We were over the moon with our holiday cottage.”

It was perfect! Everything you need had been thought of and provided for! It was warm and cosy in our October stay. Lots of room and very comfortable Would definitely come again Highly recommend

- Robert, October 2022
Martin September 2022

“Very nice nice accommodation overall, very clean and spacious with comfortable beds and all the facilities needed.”

Could do with more hooks/towel rails in the bathrooms. There is an inaccuracy in the listing, it is certainly more than 0.9 miles into Falmouth, it was a 40 min walk or a 7-8 min taxi ride which was about £9. Overall though an enjoyable stay.

- Martin, September 2022
Amanda August 2022

“We loved this holiday house.”

A short distance from Swanpool, Maenporth and Falmouth itself. Good kitchen space and dining area. Well equipped. Clean bathrooms and bedrooms. Easy to dry beach towels etc in the large airing cupboard. We would stay here again.

- Amanda, August 2022
Andrew July 2022

“When we arrived we found some plates and cutlery partially dirty.”

When we went to use the en-suite shower water poured through the hole that was in the downstairs ceiling onto the laminate floor from when it had previously leaked last week and also it sparked and fused the downstairs lights. I complained and a plumber was sent out but couldn’t do anything as the leak was under the shower tray. He got the lights to work again but tripped that evening when we used them again, we left them till the following day and tried again and kept working. We thought the cottage was poorly equipped when you only had 6 plates, dishes and even cutlery when the cottage accompanied for 6. So in conclusion to only have 1 shower in use for the whole week with 5 adults staying was quite long winded and did hamper getting moving in the morning or when we returned from the beach in the evening, especially as we had looked for a minimum of 2 bathrooms for this very reason

- Andrew, July 2022
Margaret May 2022

“Just had a very enjoyable week at the property, it has a very well equiped kitchen, very comfy beds, lovely and clean, with fluffy bath and hand towels, very good shower in the en-suite.”

Some very nice touches on arrival toilet roll and soap in all bathrooms. Soap, washing up liquid, cleaning cloths and washing tablets in the kitchen. Also tea bags {which I had forgotten) and sugar and biscuits. It was open plan but plenty of room for 2 grandparents, 2 parents, 2 kids 12 and 16 and 1 happy dog. Great bar on sight which also did great meals. The TV was very small and only downstairs, the wi-fi kept dropping out and the garden is open, but we managed. There is a cupboard under the stairs that has extra chairs, deck chairs and cloths dryer, vacuem and mop and bucket. No dishwasher. Falmouth is very dog friendly with dogs welcome most places including restaurants. I would certainly recommend this cottage and the site it is based on, Thank you.

- Margaret, May 2022
Simon April 2022

“Good value for money.”

Property would benefit from some updating/decorating though. Kitchen was good. TV would benefit from access to online services. Bedrooms were all of good size and could easily sleep 6. En suite to main bedroom and family bathroom were both good. Facilities at Pendra Loweth are good with some nice walks. Overall a pleasant stay

- Simon, April 2022
Nigel April 2022

“Four of us had a really great time.”

The accomdation can not be faulted, very spacious, comfortable and Central to numerous sights 5*

- Nigel, April 2022
Melanie October 2021

“The house and location was absolutely great .”

.,we have stayed here before .. However the house needs some TLC .. the curtains are falling off the rails .. the sofa is worn and the 2 seater sofa is badly stained .. Kitchen well equipped but the draws need attention and the tap drips .. for everything it was perfect ..,

- Melanie, October 2021
Sally October 2021

“The property had a very strong and unpleasant smell of dogs; I understand this is a pet friendly property but the smell shouldn’t be there.”

We had to buy air freshener and scented candles which still didn’t get rid of the smell. Dust and cobwebs in light fittings, stains and marks in bed sheets, most crockery and glassware dirty, curtains only just hanging on in dining area, no instructions for oven (details on the cooker itself had rubbed off so no way of knowing which setting was which!!), no drawers or shelves in twin rooms, no shower mat in bathroom - bath very slippery for use as shower, incorrect menu in cottage for the clubhouse and no details regarding what to do, where to go, check out information etc. Our 4th stay here and this was the most basic and tired cottage so far.

- Sally, October 2021
Pauline September 2021

“The site was beautiful - well maintained and a relaxing, quiet environment.”

- Pauline, September 2021
Rhiannon August 2021

“Lovely cottage.”

Clean and well equipped. The complex is beautiful - close to Maenport beach (which was a favourite of ours). There is a path through the complex to walk there which took around 20 minutes. We could hear owls hooting at night, and lots of squirrels in the trees. Cottage was spacious enough for our family of 6. We appreciated the fresh white bedding and the fluffy white towels. The cottage Wifi struggled a bit. Nice to have the tea, coffee and milk provided when we arrived. We ate breakfast on the picnic bench outside by the beautiful hydrangeas. Definitely recommend this cottage to others.

- Rhiannon, August 2021
David July 2021

“The cooker you cannot read any of the settings so you do not know the temperature or the setting it is on.”

The fact dogs have stayed there meant that some units look like they had been eaten aswell as the tv remote control. The shower in the en-suite had the control button missing to turn it on. The cleaning was not to a good standard though on arrival. We had to vacuum straight away to allow the kids to play.

- David, July 2021
Amanda June 2021

“Good size holiday home for 6 adults.”

Good facilities and kitchen equipment. The park is quiet which was lovely and a great base for the area.

- Amanda, June 2021
Nathan May 2021

“A lovely cottage well positioned in a quiet corner of the site.”

I had to work during my trip and was unable to do so due to the lack of reliable/good quality WiFi and poor mobile service (mobile phone signal out of owners control) but other relatives also on site all had much better WiFi. The facilities where okay. 6 of every item i.e. plates, cups etc. The property desperately needs a real fridge and freezer as currently there is an undercounter fridge with box freezer, which meant shopping was required every other day if not every day due to lack of cold space both in the fridge and freezer. A bottle of milk, tea bags, coffee etc. where left for us on arrival which was nice as we where able to have a coffee on arrival (we had driven for 14 hours) which was a God send! The furniture was comfortable but extremely dated and a little big for the rooms. Also, the hot water takes about 60mins to heat up so make sure your showers are planned at least an hour in advance. However, I would recommend this property to someone looking for an escape from it all. Beautifully clean and in stunning grounds. If you open the front bedroom window you can hear the brook at the end of the bath running past which is really relaxing. Once I had finished working the lack of signal was actually amazing and helped to ensure a full break from work and being at home and to help recharge and really appreciate your surroundings so for that I would stay again and would recommend it to anyone looking for this.

- Nathan, May 2021

Thank you fro completing our feedback. We are in contact with the WiFi company to check on our connection. Please do not hesitate to contact either myself or Sykes cottages should you ever experience any issues at the property. Property Owner
Stuart May 2021

“Fantastic cottage, helpful host.”

Will 100% book this cottage again

- Stuart, May 2021
Michael April 2021

“The holiday village of Pendra Loweth is excellent, close to Falmouth and beaches, with the cottages set in superbly maintained communal gardens.”

However, No.71 could do with a face-lift - the sofas are tired, curtains in the sitting room need rehanging and the kitchen equipment limited and needs reviewing for example only three dinner plates (two of which are badly chipped) n a cottage sleeping six people.

- Michael, April 2021
Robert April 2021

“Lovely house in a good location.”

Good selection of utensils in the kitchen and milk thoughtfully left in the fridge on arrival. Lovely clean sheets and towels. I was a little surprised when we stripped the beds, as required on leaving, to find there were no mattress protectors. I would have thought these essential regardless of Covid. A little more out of Falmouth centre than suggested but that wasn't a problem for us with a car. Very few extra parking spaces if you were arriving with more than 1 vehicle. Overall a great few days away in a quiet private area of Falmouth. Thank you.

- Robert, April 2021
David October 2020

“Not really but more mirrors would be useful and possibly a dishwasher instead of a washing machine.”

These are very minor and probably more personal taste than anything. Very impressed with how clean and fresh it was when we arrived. Loved it. Thank you very much.

- David, October 2020
Tracey August 2020

“Brilliant week weather fantastic, went to Looe , St Ives, Swanpool and many other places.”

- Tracey, August 2020
Michelle August 2020

“The wifi signal in the cottage was very poor as was the phone signal.”

This made it very difficult to make calls or use the internet. This was particularly important given that due to social distancing all events, including eating out, needed to be booked in advance. There was a problem with the back door, which we were unable to lock. I made contact by email but this was not answered. However, when I reported it to reception the following day it was addressed and repaired straight away. It's a shame that the splash pool couldn't be open due to Covid-19, perhaps we will have to visit again after the pandemic is over.

- Michelle, August 2020
Michael August 2020

“It was a nice cottage and the Covid precautions were adequate.”

However there were dirty wet towels left in a bedroom wardrobe. The housekeeper eventually took these away and apologised. The lights in the lounge were flickering and there was no bulb in the lamp. Clearly some maintenance required on a few things. I also left a message after we left about a phone charger left behind but heard nothing back! On the whole it was a nice stay but some attention and updating of equipment is needed.

- Michael, August 2020
Yvonne January 2020

“Helpful staff and owner to arrange a change of arrival date for us in order to make our daughter's university interviews a little less stressed!”

This is a great property in a very good location with proximity to beaches and Falmouth itself. We were delighted by the general cleanliness and appearance of the house on arrival. Only two minor (and they are minor) points: on arrival at 9.30pm we didn't expect to be extracting several spiders from every bedroom before our kids would event consider going to bed! The second is that only being there for 3 nights we thought not supplying any washing up liquid was a little mean. Especially as someone had gone to the trouble to supply a dish cloth and sponge, hand soap and some milk and biscuits! Aside from that I think that with the price at this time of year it was great value for money. Good for families I would say.

- Yvonne, January 2020
Nicki October 2019

“Lovely relaxing break and good location the only thing I the toilet pulls could do with being changed”

- Nicki, October 2019
Michael September 2019

“Difficulty accessing rear of property due to problems with door lock.”

.. Cooker needed to be cleaned... No full length mirror... Advertising states .9 of a mile to Falmouth . This is inaccurate more like 3 miles .... All above issues are minor and would not stop us coming again.

- Michael, September 2019
June September 2019

“The cottage was spacious, clean and it had everything needed for a perfect holiday.”

- June, September 2019
Clair July 2019

“Excellent base for exploring.”

Very disappointed that no WiFi available (travelling with 4 teenagers) , especially following several discussions with Sykes team who promised to sort. Good bar with food on site and also plunge pool and hot tub were a welcome addition.

- Clair, July 2019

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin
Bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and WC
Open-plan living room with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Electric central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, TV and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot
Allocated parking for 1 car plus visitors parking
Two well behaved pets welcome, (please supply your own dog bowls)
On site facilities such as splash pool, restaurant, bar, case, tennis courts and communal gardens with surrounding woodland area (some of these services such as the pool may not be open out of season)
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.9 miles and pub 1 mile

The property

Falmouth 0.9 miles.

Nestled on the edge of The Lizard Heritage Coast, near the thriving town of Falmouth, is this delightful end-of-terrace cottage situated in holiday village, Pendra Loweth.

Entering the property, you will be greeted to a wonderful open-plan living space, boasting hardwood flooring and a light decor so you can use this homely space to relax and unwind into the evening.

Delight in the provided TV for your entertainment, with a set of patio doors leading out to communal gardens.

The kitchen has wooden units and sleek worktops, housing a range of contemporary appliances so you can easily rustle up a delicious home-cooked meal for the whole family!

The dining area provides an exceptional space for you to enjoy some quality family time over a well-deserved glass of wine.

The property benefits from three well-presented bedrooms, comprising of a double and two twins, complete with furnishings to store your personal items and lovely bedside lamps for some late night reading.

The master bedroom offers a lovely en-suite shower room, as well as a family bathroom with a bath so you can enjoy a warm soak in the tub to get rid of those aches and pains from the day.

Situated just outside of the thriving coastal town of Falmouth, in the Cornish countryside, you have easy access to a number of excellent tourist attractions that are a must-see during your trip.

Falmouth town centre has a selection of pubs and restaurants for some fine dining, if you don't fancy cooking one evening, or take a tour of its many independent shops and treat yourself.

Take a drive towards Pendennis Castle, which rests on the edge of a cliff with stunning country and coastal views dating back to the 16th century.

Falmouth has four notable beaches, including Gyllyngvase where you can spend your afternoons relaxing on the golden sands or taking the opportunity to get involved with Cornwall's favourite sport of surfing.

For a spot of culture, discover the modern art collections at Falmouth Art Gallery or the historical boat displays at the National Maritime Museum.

71 Maen Valley Park is the ultimate choice for a seaside break to the Cornish countryside.

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About the location

FALMOUTH

Mabe 3 miles; Penryn 2 miles; Truro 11 miles.

Falmouth, with its magnificent natural harbour (the third largest in the world), winding streets and beaches, will keep you occupied for hours. The town's old harbour-side pubs, excellent shopping, art gallery and stunning National Maritime Museum simply complete the picture. Pendennis Castle, built by Henry VIII, is Falmouth's most popular attraction, sited on its own peninsula with superb panoramic sea views. Across from Falmouth harbour is the beautiful town of St Mawes, surrounded by the rocky coves, sandy beaches and lush green countryside of the Roseland Peninsula. Go there by car (15 miles) or take the passenger ferry from Falmouth (15 minutes). For nature lovers there is the Swanpool Nature Reserve, a lagoon and site of special scientific interest teeming with a variety of wildlife. There is also a golf course. Falmouth offers such a rich variety of landscape and attractions for people of all ages, it is sure to tempt you back time and again.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We had a good holiday at this holiday cottage and the village was loverly and would return again.”

“Maen Valley Park itself is a beautiful location.”

“Excellent cottage, super clean and very roomy.”

“The listing and the price really didn't do it justice.”

“Lovely property in fantastic surrounding would highly recommend the area and we would considered staying here again.”

“We visited the cottage for a week and soon realised it needed a major refurbishment.”

“Great spacious property well situated for day trips throughout Cornwall.”

“Very good and comfortable place!”