Copper Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Smoke-free
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Miss Mccarthy
July 2020

“We loved how comfortable the cottage was.”

It was extremely well equipped. Lovely outside sitting/dining areas. Home away from home.

It was extremely well equipped. Lovely outside sitting/dining areas. Home away from home.
Mr Nevin February 2020

“The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped.”

The enclosed garden was great for the dog, as was the off-road track to the beach. Location excellent for beaches and coastal walks.
Mr Long February 2020

“On arrival at the cottage we were impressed and pleased with our choice.”

The day we arrived was very cold and felt the heating could have been left on to keep the chill off the property. On the first night we struggled to get the heating working and as a consequence did not have a very pleasant evening. When we went to bed that night the sheets on the bed felt damp. The next morning we started to notice other problems with the building. The front door is not fitted very well and lets in a lot of noise from a busy road (which we had not been warned about) and a very bad draught. It is so bad that the wall just inside the door is starting to show signs of damp. In the kitchen when we sat at the table you could see into the gaps between the washing machine and the cooker. They were full of dust and fluff. In the drawer with the cooking utensils in there was stale bread left at the back. In the living room there were a lot of dusty cobwebs on the beams. One of the main reasons for booking this cottage was the pub across the road which served food, we were planning on eating there most evening. The first time we went in there was a sign saying no food. The barmaid explained that as it was the quiet season they did not serve food. We understand the reason, but feel that if we had been warned in advance we would not have booked this cottage. For the future and trying to be positive we feel that the owners need to invest in this property. It is in need of a deep clean and redecoration. We are not blaming the caretaker as we realise that she most probably only gets paid for a minimum amount of time to clean between guests. This was our first time using Sykes, would we use you again, not sure if this is the standard you have.

Thank you for taking the time to complete your feedback following your recent stay at Copper Cottage. We've spoken with the owner who has asked us to cover the points mentioned in order to help yourselves and reassure future guests. The thermostat for the heating system was new this year and the instructions can be found in the information folder along with the manual for the thermostat itself. We are sorry you were unable to locate these. A quick call to the housekeeper would have resolved this issue. There was an issue with the front door as you mention, this has now been fixed. We have spoken with the housekeepers regarding the cleanliness issues you raised, again had you contacted them on your arrival they would have been more than happy to try and rectify any issues had. The owner of Copper Cottage endeavours to create as comfortable an environment as possible for their guests and were disappointed to hear your stay was not all together a positive one. The feedback for Copper Cottage is overwhelmingly good and we do hope that despite the points raised you enjoyed your visit. Owner relations
Mrs Pearson September 2019

“Lovely holiday cottage.”

About 20minutes walk to Portreath and the beach which was a nice walk a long the old railway line. The pub across this road is also very handy. The cottage is well suited for dogs. We had a relaxed, comfortable stay
Ms Pomfret September 2019

“Lovely little cottage- the kind you start feeling affection for.”

The suntrap back garden makes it. Bikini swam off Portreath beach mid Sept- lovely! Bunk room titchy- had to get creative with sleeping arrangements, but sofa bed downstairs made that easy. Autistic son loved dog walking on Porthkidney and the seal sanctuary at Gweek. St Ives, the Tate and Porthmoer beach gobsmackingly stunning, but very peopley, even at the end of the season. Was a good deal all in all.
Mrs Lazzam May 2019

“The cottage was really lovely.”

We had everything we needed. It was quiet but not too far from anywhere. We will definitely be booking with Sykes again.
Mr Thorogood March 2019

“Nice comfortable cosy cottage in peaceful village location.”

Lovelly local pub across road.
Mr Gerson September 2018

“Copper Cottage is very nice in a good quiet location and on the occasion we contacted the owners about operating the TV they were more than attentive and very helpful.”

The kitchen is the best equipped we have found in any rental property, except for the lack of an ice compartment in the fridge. We didn't expect a freezer in the property but thought the fridge would have a small freezer compartment to make ice. Whilst we enjoyed our stay at the cottage sadly it did lack some areas of comfort in that there's no comfortable seating in the sitting room. The futon sofa bed serving as a couch is hard and most uncomfortable to sit on for relaxation. Likewise we also found the double bed rather small and the mattress less than comfortable for sleeping. The cottage was warm but the central heating programmer needs replacing as it is not possible to read the settings because the LCD (liquid crystal display) has decayed and cannot be read. Notwithstanding these comments we had a very enjoyable holiday in Cornwall and would consider staying at Copper Cottage again if the comfort issues were addressed.

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We're very pleased to hear you had a good time. The owners have asked us to let know they have replaced the futon with a two seater sofa and have installed a smart TV. We look forward to seeing you again. Owner relations
Miss Chiffins August 2018

“Great cottage!”

Location: although a mile from beach, it was not walkable so disappointingly we had to take the car everywhere. Great facilities in the cottage, no expense spared on fixtures and fittings. Even a pint of milk waiting for us after our long journey. Friendly helpful staff at the Bridge pub too!
Mrs Fifoot August 2018

“It was a lovely comfortable cottage for myself, my family and our dog.”

All amenities as mentioned and very clean. The cottage is in a lovely location with friendly local people and the local pub was very welcoming and served fabulous pub food. The beach at Portreath was a short 5 min drive away but was super to visit for surfing and dog friendly after 7pm ideal for beach dog walks after dinner.
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The property

Copper Cottage sits just over a mile from Portreath, a peaceful seaside retreat boasting a secluded sandy beach and a picturesque harbour.

The beach finds itself at the heart of the Cornwall surf and bodyboard culture, home to surf shops with equipment to rent, as well as offering lessons for any brave enough to ride the waves.

The Atlantic Beach cafe is well-known for its excellent food and atmosphere.

The village also offers a renowned bakery, several pubs and a village store.

Portreath also has three pubs - one of which overlooks the harbour and a smaller, sandy beach.

On the north side of the beach the harbour wall provides shelter and warmth for a fine tidal swimming pool.

Set amidst rocks and rockpools here children can also spend happy hours exploring marine life.

The wild and rugged beauty of the local cliffs provides another dimension for those on holiday.

Here you can walk and find solitude away from crowded beaches.

Buzzards circle, ravens soar and kittiwakes nest in their hundreds above blue seas where Atlantic seals sport in secluded coves.

The dramatic North cliffs, with distant views to Godrevy Lighthouse and St Ives are particularly attractive. Tehidy Country Park is located just outside the village, comprising of 250 acres of beautiful woodlands, lakes and miles of cycle paths together with a café and picnic area; while the adjoining golf course and two links courses nearby provide golfers with plenty of opportunities to test their swing.

Also nearby is the Cornish Goldsmith Centre, making and selling handcrafted jewellery where visitors can even pan for gold - well worth a visit! Step inside Copper Cottage and you will be greeted with a homely sitting room with exposed beams and a cosy wood burning stove.

The well equipped kitchen with dining area has everything you need for your self catering holiday.

Opt to eat in, step outside and dine alfresco in the enclosed gardens or pop across the road to the friendly local pub.

Upstairs is the comfortable master double bedroom with pretty linens and little bunk bedroom.

A ground floor spic and span bathroom completes the inside space.

Summary

First floor, 2 Bedrooms, 1 double and the second bedroom with restricted ceiling height and a bunk bed
Ground floor has a sitting room with 32" smart TV with freesat and DVD and wood burning stove, kitchen/dining room, bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and WC.
Wi-Fi, washer-dryer, wood burning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine
Smart TV with Freesat
Cot and highchair available
Towels, bed linen and electric central heating included
Note: Stairs to first floor is steep and narrow, there is a stair gate at the bottom of the stairs
Note:Please note there is no freezer or icebox in the fridge
Note: One well behaved dog welcome, a second dog by arrangement.

About the location

PORTREATH

Truro 14 miles; St Ives 15 miles.

With its sheltered harbour, beautiful Portreath was, in the 1800s, a hive of activity and industry as a major tin-exporting port. Today, the village attracts visitors from around the world with its wild and rugged coastline. High cliffs, secluded coves and sandy, surf-washed beaches typify the area while all around are reminders of the area's rich industrial heritage. Portreath offers a small fishing harbour, shops, a number of pubs, three cafés and a Chinese restaurant, while its safe, sheltered sandy beach is a popular attraction. For a great day out, visit the cathedral city of Truro with its cobbled streets, shopping centre, theatre, museum and great restaurants, just 14 miles away, or travel a few miles along the coast and follow the vast expanse of sandy beach, which leads down to Hayle and on to St Ives. A delightful holiday location.

Note: Steep narrow stairs lead to first floor.Bunk bedroom has restricted ceiling height. Please note there is no freezer or icebox in the fridge.

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Copper Cottage

Portreath, Cornwall (Ref. 960091)

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Features

“We loved how comfortable the cottage was.”

“The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped.”

“On arrival at the cottage we were impressed and pleased with our choice.”

“Lovely holiday cottage.”

“Lovely little cottage- the kind you start feeling affection for.”

“The cottage was really lovely.”

“Nice comfortable cosy cottage in peaceful village location.”

“Copper Cottage is very nice in a good quiet location and on the occasion we contacted the owners about operating the TV they were more than attentive and very helpful.”

“Great cottage!”

“It was a lovely comfortable cottage for myself, my family and our dog.”

The property

Summary

About the location

PORTREATH