Copper Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

5 Customer Review(s)

Ms Taylor
August 2020

“Perfect place for our family of 3 for a week of surfing (At Gwithian), exploring and chilling out.”

Very well equipped cottage, and having a bathtub for rinsing out wetsuits was great. Games, books, dvds, and everything we could think of in the kitchen, including coffee plungers :-) Comfortable beds. Worth noting bunks are a little short - big enough for our 5’8”daughter but only just. ...

Very well equipped cottage, and having a bathtub for rinsing out wetsuits was great. Games, books, dvds, and everything we could think of in the kitchen, including coffee plungers :-) Comfortable beds. Worth noting bunks are a little short - big enough for our 5’8”daughter but only just. Sadly the pub across the road was still closed due to lockdown, but we had a really good evening out at the Portreath Arms - VERY good food, and a really enjoyable 20 minute walk using the walking trail above the road (northern side, turn right when leaving cottage then look for walking trail sign on your right 50m after turning left onto road to Portreath). Got fresh bread and pastries from the bakery most mornings.

- Ms Taylor, August 2020
Mr Langlois October 2020

“The location is good as far as access to Portreath is concerned.”

Parking on the road is worrying as this road is very busy. Having the bathroom next to the kitchen wasn't very nice, but I guess as the building is so old, this may have been the only option. On the surface the property was clean, but when we moved the sofa, it was really dirty underneath (it is not a large sofa). We saw that this had been mentioned previously in the guest book and not tended to. Due to Covid-19 we brought with us the necessary cleaning materials and cleaned literally from the key box to the inside and back again to protect ourselves and others. The sofa was moved and we vacuumed thoroughly underneath as well as lifting the mat in the lounge and vacuuming under there as well. The same procedure was performed in reverse when we left. Also took our own linen. A huge thumbs up to the Nurse next door who came to say hi and make sure we were okay. She had left the lovely flowers inside the house. A lovely gesture :-). Portreath is a lovely place to visit and unwind, loved the bakery and the quiet that went with the area. Our labrador had a marvellous time on the beach racing around and chasing the waves.

- Mr Langlois, October 2020

Thank you for taking the time to send your feedback regarding your recent stay. We are glad that the location was good and you found it a lovely place to visit and unwind. We are disappointed however, that you found some issues with cleanliness in the sitting area. We can assure you that had you contacted us at the time, the cleaner would have returned to rectify any issues you found. We do hope that you will return in the future. Owner relations
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.

- Miss Mccarthy, July 2020
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 Nevin, February 2020
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.

- Mr Long, February 2020

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
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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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Reviews

“Perfect place for our family of 3 for a week of surfing (At Gwithian), exploring and chilling out.”

“The location is good as far as access to Portreath is concerned.”

“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.”

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About the location

PORTREATH