Joylands

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

40 Customer Review(s)

Anthony
May 2022

“Good communication from the owner with details of access etc.”

The property is in excellent condition and was very comfortable. From the directions given we had no difficulty finding it. All in all a very good holiday.

The property is in excellent condition and was very comfortable. From the directions given we had no difficulty finding it. All in all a very good holiday.

- Anthony, May 2022
John March 2022

“A nice clean bungalow, in a quiet location perfect.”

- John, March 2022
Patricia March 2022

“Clean and comfortable with all the amenities we needed.”

Good internet and pleasant view over fields from living room

- Patricia, March 2022
Charlotte February 2022

“Lovely bungalow and great facilities.”

Very clean and warm- the curtains were a bit light but perfect location.

- Charlotte, February 2022
Melanie February 2022

“Joylands bungalow was a lovely place to stay in.”

It was nicely furnished and well equipped. It had beautiful scenic views from the lounge windows and was very peaceful. I would definitely stay here again.

- Melanie, February 2022
Robert June 2021

“Very steep drive to park car on, needs house sign you can see from the road and instructions what to do with bins every thing else very good.”

- Robert, June 2021
James June 2021

“We stayed at Joylands for a long weekend as we were visiting family in the area.”

What a lovely little bungalow in a beautiful setting. A really nice local pub just a couple of minutes walk away.. Facilities in the bungalow were superb, very clean and tidy. Would recommend staying here and hopefully we will be again when next in the area.. Thankyou

- James, June 2021
Philip April 2021

“Joylands is a very nice bungalow, there is plenty of crockery and cutlery in the kitchen.”

There was no dish cloth provided but plenty of T towels and bath towels. We did contact the owner and ask him to adjust the time the heating came on in the morning which he did for us, he is on a local Falmouth number that transfers to him as he lives out of town. if we are coming back to the area we would stay here again. An interesting garden to visit on either a Wed, Sat or Sun afternoon is Penjerrick which is a 3 minute drive down the road, I'll leave you to decide if it's wild or overgrown!!!!! BUT, the curtains are very thin in all 3 bedrooms and there are street lights that shine through through the curtains at night and the smallest bedroom had 2 windows that both faced street lights, there were no net curtains on the 2 single bedrooms or the window at the end of the hall as you walked to and from the bathroom. I think children and dogs would need to supervised in the garden as there is a overgrown pond on the top patio that only has some plastic fencing laid over it with plants growing through it and at the end of the garden there is a low wall with a 6 to 8 foot drop on the other side (where the greenhouse is in the pictures). A couple of light bulbs had blown but we left a note as to which ones. The drive is very very steep (steeper than it looks in the pictures) and I found it best to reverse down onto it, rather than try and reverse up and onto the road when you want to go out.

- Philip, April 2021
Vivien September 2020

“Nice bungalow, clean and plenty of crockery.”

Good view. Over bath shower has a 'door' in the side of the bath for easy access, don't have to climb over the side of the bath. Tamsin (housekeeper) very helpful when I couldn't find the switch to turn off the outside light overnight, even offered to call round. I thought it was that light shining in the bedroom overnight but turned out to be the street light. Maybe blackout linings in the curtains? Difficult to sleep when so light. Village pub has nice food and the Village Stores has everything for daily needs.

- Vivien, September 2020
Mike September 2020

“Excellent location, great pub just 3 minutes away, lovely bungalow”

- Mike, September 2020
Andrew August 2020

“Fantastic characterfull property, extremely helpful owner and all the conveniences we could ask for, including dishwasher and washing machine.”

Positives: Would happily spend another week there, as it's overall a fantastic package. The kitchen and bathrooms are great and the lounge area large and roomy. Internet connectivity allowed movie streaming. Enclosed garden ideal for doggie. Off-Street parking great as the road is rather narrow. Negatives: Nothing that should prevent you from starting here. Minor quibbles are bedroom curtains allowing too much light from the nearby streetlight at night, venue needed a bit of airing out when we arrived. Main bedroom mattress was a little hard, but that's personal taste.

- Andrew, August 2020
Zivile July 2020

“We had an amazing week in Cornwall.”

We found Joylands cottage very comfortable and fully equipped and within easy reach of many interesting places to visit. 7min drive to the nearest beach, where we met a beautiful sunrise. Kitchen with all the utensils you need, spacious wardrobes and peaceful garden with a view of the countryside. We are very pleased that we chose this place.

- Zivile, July 2020
Marion December 2019

“Good location in a small village a few minutes drive from Falmouth.”

The village itself has a small shop, pub and restaurant. The property was well equipped, comfortable and warm (winter let), with a pleasant countryside view. Decent size garden- though being winter we did not use it. Oven and shower both worked well! The property was generally clean, except for the living room carpet which looked unclean and on closer inspection we realised it was coated in black dog hair. We tried to rectify this with the provided hoover but it was totally full and the bushes were jammed. The other issue was some lights did not work, in particular an outside light would have been useful as we arrived in the dark and ended up getting muddy shoes whilst looking for the key. However, overall would recommend.

- Marion, December 2019
Kevin December 2019

“This is a comfortable and clean bungalow in a small, quiet village on the outskirts of Falmouth.”

We like the location and have stayed here three times over the last 4 years - always around Xmas. Having a car is not essential but highly desirable, as bus service is sparse. However, the bungalow is starting to suffer from a lack of basic attention to minor problems. Both outside lights no longer work, the cupboard doors don't shut properly, Other lights are missing bulbs - no spares, the DVD remote has given up the ghost (last 2 years) - and no, it is not the battery ! There are other minor issues, but you get the picture. It is a shame because there is nothing basically wrong that some minor attention to detail would not easily sort out. I am emailing a list of issues to owner, so hopefully he can put in place the necessary fixes.

- Kevin, December 2019
Jane August 2019

“The village of Budock Water is lovely.”

Joylands is well equipped and homely. Sitting in the back garden is very relaxing and peaceful. The view is amazing. It is a good base to visit various places in Cornwall. We would love to return.

- Jane, August 2019
Philip June 2019

“No everything was good,thank you.”

- Philip, June 2019
Judy May 2019

“Great bungalow, very comfortable, great location and peaceful surroundings.”

Please check with Sykes if you have mobility issues. The drive is very steep. There are three steep steps down from the drive and then two steps up into the bungalow’s front door.

- Judy, May 2019
Diana March 2019

“Joylands is a ideal holiday home and in a very good location.”

The bungalow itself is very warm and comfortable and we enjoyed staying here. However there were a few negatives. Firstly this is the first holiday rental where there has been absolutely no welcome pack which is very disappointing after a 7 hour drive and looking forward to a cup of tea. The interior of the bungalow was good but the outside garden was a bit unkempt and certainly not dog proof as there was a very low wall at the bottom. Also we didn’t really appreciate the plastic bucket at the back door full of cigarette stubs. One final thing to add is that the shower over the bath needs updating. Not everyone wants a bath and the shower really was very poor with little flow. To sum up l can see that this property is a little bit neglected and has some maintenance issues, particularly outside plus the lack of a welcome pack needs to be addressed. However at the end of the day we would come back again if these issues were sorted.

- Diana, March 2019
Jeffrey February 2019

“This is our second visit to "Joylands", the bungalow is conveniently situated, close to Falmouth.”

On arrival it was warm and cosy, and clean. We had a great week, and would recommend it as a convenient, Holiday Let.

- Jeffrey, February 2019
Russell September 2018

“We have stayed at Joylands several times over the past few years, the location is perfect for a stroll to Argal Lake or a steady stroll to Falmouth, both the town and beaches.”

The location is ideal for visiting the far south west be it, Lands End, The Lizard or St Ives. The bungalow is reasonably furnished and has all the necessary items to make the holiday complete.

- Russell, September 2018
Joanne August 2018

“Absolutely loved Joylands so much so we've just booked again for next year!”

Lovely relaxed cottage, really well equiped, set in a beautiful setting only a few miles out of Falmouth and close to Swanpool beach. I will say the the drive was expectionally steep so my husband just parked on the street outside the bungalow. We had a very enjoyable holiday and we're looking forward to returning next year.

- Joanne, August 2018
Ros August 2018

“Beautiful bungalow, very well equipped.”

Comfortable beds. Lovely garden. Located in small village with good pub serving good reasonable priced food. Another restaurant in the village. Also small shops & hairdressers within a few hundred yards. Would definitely recommend & would be very happy to use again if we come back to Cornwall. Bonus a bus runs through the village which takes you to Falmouth from there you can catch buses to various other places in Cornwall incluing Truro, St Austell, Redruth. (Doesn’t run on Sundays). All in all fantastic place.

- Ros, August 2018
Collette June 2018

“Lovely holiday.”

Fantastic bungalow, everything lovely, home from home. Beautiful Garden. Relaxed stay and would definitely recommend.

- Collette, June 2018
Hilary May 2018

“We found the recycling and collection of rubbish difficult and complicated.”

..where does the general rubbish go? No lids, fortunately it did not rain. Apart from that we had a lovely comfortable 10 days at “Joylands” and would definitely recommend it.

- Hilary, May 2018
Vanessa April 2018

“The original listing showed it had 3/4 acre garden, this simply isn't true - it's a small garden about 50ft by 40ft, however, Google Satellite showed this clearly and we didn't need a large garden, but the listing HAS SINCE BEEN CHANGED from when we booked about ten days ago!”

Hence my rating. "A delightful bungalow in a leafy quiet road on the outskirts of Falmouth, set in 3/4 acre of enclosed garden. Two miles from Swanpool beach. Plenty to see and do in the area. Truro 12 miles." The bungalow was warm, plenty of hot water, clean and otherwise exactly as described. I couldn't find instructions for the recycling, apart from a scribbled note so this should be clearly explained. We found the m/wave instructions above the fridge after a few days - (which was a lovely large one with freezer below). Shower was excellent, plenty of towels etc. It really could do with some coat hooks in the bathroom for your clean clothes after a shower. It was a great base for touring around the foot of Cornwall with loads of walks from the property, on the whole we were very pleased and had a thoroughly enjoyable stay. Locals very friendly too.

- Vanessa, April 2018
John February 2018

“Very good cottage close to Falmouth.”

Used this as a base for visiting family nearby in Falmouth so ideal for us. We were a bit surprised to find only one teaspoon and no egg cups but having left a note when we vacated the cottage, am sure this will be rectified. Beautifully clean throughout. Think it might be good to warn people when booking that the driveway is VERY steep, in case someone has an infirmity. Luckily no problem to us

- John, February 2018
Josephine December 2017

“There needs to be darker curtains in the bedrooms as it is too light in the mornings.”

The seating in the living room is not to comfortable. One of the so for rooms had a double duvet on the bed which my stepson kept getting tangled in. The guttering is blocked and needs cleaning as when it rained there was a waterfall just outside the front door. There wasn't a welcome book just a notice board with scraps of paper on it. It would be helpful to have games and she's and maybe a few books in the cottage. Also a few more matching cups and glasses as it looks like a jumble sale of glasses in the cupboard. The outside lights are not working.

- Josephine, December 2017
Marilyn November 2017

“The bungalow was light, bright and airy.”

It was well equipped with quality fixtures and fittings. Was glad to see a washing machine but this was not listed in facilities. But the garden was nowhere near the 3/4 acre advertised!

- Marilyn, November 2017
Marina June 2017

“We enjoyed our stay at joylands it had everything we needed it was very clean And a great location for touring devon & Cornwall.”

The locals was very friendly

- Marina, June 2017
Susan December 2016

“The best part of our holiday and stay at this lovely cottage was it was close enough to my son, his wife and 10 day old baby without being under their feet.”

The cottage was lovely and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again.

- Susan, December 2016
Mr Dacosta October 2016

“Lovely well appointed property with charm and relaxing atmosphere.”

the perfect antidote to normal stresses associated with self catering generally. one small point was lack of instruction regarding recycling waste protocol for the local collection.

- Mr Dacosta, October 2016
Russell September 2016

“Joylands is located in an ideal position for visiting the far south west both by car and foot.”

The premises were clean and well equipped for our needs and made an ideal base. We would be more than happy to re book Joylands.

- Russell, September 2016
Theresa September 2016

“My family spent a wonderful week at Joylands, it is one of the nicest cottages I have ever stayed in.”

Everything we needed was there, it was very clean and comfortable. We had a few problems with the Internet, but the owner and the lady who looks after the cottage did everything they could to get the problem fixed. I would easily recommend is cottage to anyone wanting to stay in this part of the world.

- Theresa, September 2016
Jacqueline July 2016

“It Didn't Say there was a washing machine available which there was so next time we go we wont take 14 t shirts we can just wash them instead Joylands Bungalow is set in beautiful gardens, it is a marvelous property we had 2 weeks in this property We had a wonderful relaxing holiday.”

The cottage was in a nice quiet area which was exactly what we wanted.”The bungalow is very well equipped with a decent kitchen - huge fridge freezer and dishwasher. The lounge diner is light and spacious and looks out over the two tier garden our dog loved the big garden.

- Jacqueline, July 2016
Geoffrey February 2016

“Joylands was very restful and relaxing, every convenience in kitchen and the lounge with quality electrical items.”

Wonderful to have home from home int this warm bungalow.

- Geoffrey, February 2016
Mary January 2016

“We had a very relaxing week at Joylands with our dog.”

It is a quiet village, lovely views over the fields and a convenient drive into Falmouth. The bungalow was cozy and warm with comfy beds which made a rainy January holiday quite enjoyable!

- Mary, January 2016
Kathryn August 2015

“The cottage was just what we were looking for.”

The layout was particularly good for being sociable and the bedrooms were very comfortable and cosy. We particularly loved the views of the colourful garden and of the hills beyond.

- Kathryn, August 2015
Desmond January 2015

“We had a wonderful relaxing holiday.”

The cottage was in a nice quiet area which was exactly what we wanted.

- Desmond, January 2015
David December 2014

“The bungalow was nice and clean upon arrival and well equipped.”

The heating was on and was nice and warm.

- David, December 2014
Maria September 2014

“The property is very clean and comfortable with a lovely garden with plenty of space for a dog to stretch its legs in.”

Ideal location for getting away from it all without being too isolated. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

- Maria, September 2014
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The property

This detached cottage rests in the village of Falmouth on a quiet road to the South of Cornwall, with views towards the countryside.

Close to the beach with plenty to keep you occupied, this retreat is well placed for discovering amenities and attractions.

Inside you will find a well-equipped kitchen and an open-plan lounge/diner, the perfect spot to sit back and admire the views over the enclosed garden.

Three bedrooms are nicely presented, so you can enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep throughout your stay, and a family bathroom is your chance to unwind after a fun-packed day.

Outside is just as impressive, with a lovely sun terrace and a small pond, ideal for some 'me time' whilst the children play on the lawn.

The town's old harbour-side pubs, excellent shopping, art gallery and stunning National Maritime Museum lie within reaching distance and there are plentiful shops and cafés in Falmouth.

Short drives from the cottage are the dramatic Land’s End, Sennen Cove and the picturesque fishing village of St Ives.

Across from Falmouth harbour is the beautiful town of St Mawes, surrounded by rocky coves, sandy beaches and green countryside of the Roseland Peninsula.

A homely cottage in a well-rounded location.

Note: this property is not wheelchair accessible.

Summary

All ground floor
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 2 x single
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Sitting room with dining area.
Oil central heating
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed terraced garden with pond and furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 10 mins walk
Beach 2 miles
Note: There is a drop and an unfenced pond in the garden, children to be supervised.

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. 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

“Good communication from the owner with details of access etc.”

“A nice clean bungalow, in a quiet location perfect.”

“Clean and comfortable with all the amenities we needed.”

“Lovely bungalow and great facilities.”

“Joylands bungalow was a lovely place to stay in.”

“Very steep drive to park car on, needs house sign you can see from the road and instructions what to do with bins every thing else very good.”

“We stayed at Joylands for a long weekend as we were visiting family in the area.”

“Joylands is a very nice bungalow, there is plenty of crockery and cutlery in the kitchen.”

“Nice bungalow, clean and plenty of crockery.”

“Excellent location, great pub just 3 minutes away, lovely bungalow”

“Fantastic characterfull property, extremely helpful owner and all the conveniences we could ask for, including dishwasher and washing machine.”

“We had an amazing week in Cornwall.”

“Good location in a small village a few minutes drive from Falmouth.”

“This is a comfortable and clean bungalow in a small, quiet village on the outskirts of Falmouth.”

“The village of Budock Water is lovely.”

“No everything was good,thank you.”

“Great bungalow, very comfortable, great location and peaceful surroundings.”

“Joylands is a ideal holiday home and in a very good location.”

“This is our second visit to "Joylands", the bungalow is conveniently situated, close to Falmouth.”

“We have stayed at Joylands several times over the past few years, the location is perfect for a stroll to Argal Lake or a steady stroll to Falmouth, both the town and beaches.”

“Absolutely loved Joylands so much so we've just booked again for next year!”

“Beautiful bungalow, very well equipped.”

“Lovely holiday.”

“We found the recycling and collection of rubbish difficult and complicated.”

“The original listing showed it had 3/4 acre garden, this simply isn't true - it's a small garden about 50ft by 40ft, however, Google Satellite showed this clearly and we didn't need a large garden, but the listing HAS SINCE BEEN CHANGED from when we booked about ten days ago!”

“Very good cottage close to Falmouth.”

“There needs to be darker curtains in the bedrooms as it is too light in the mornings.”

“The bungalow was light, bright and airy.”

“We enjoyed our stay at joylands it had everything we needed it was very clean And a great location for touring devon & Cornwall.”

“The best part of our holiday and stay at this lovely cottage was it was close enough to my son, his wife and 10 day old baby without being under their feet.”

“Lovely well appointed property with charm and relaxing atmosphere.”

“Joylands is located in an ideal position for visiting the far south west both by car and foot.”

“My family spent a wonderful week at Joylands, it is one of the nicest cottages I have ever stayed in.”

“It Didn't Say there was a washing machine available which there was so next time we go we wont take 14 t shirts we can just wash them instead Joylands Bungalow is set in beautiful gardens, it is a marvelous property we had 2 weeks in this property We had a wonderful relaxing holiday.”

“Joylands was very restful and relaxing, every convenience in kitchen and the lounge with quality electrical items.”

“We had a very relaxing week at Joylands with our dog.”

“The cottage was just what we were looking for.”

“We had a wonderful relaxing holiday.”

“The bungalow was nice and clean upon arrival and well equipped.”

“The property is very clean and comfortable with a lovely garden with plenty of space for a dog to stretch its legs in.”

The property

Summary

About the location

FALMOUTH