Trehan

The layout was of the inside of the property was nice, the location was okay but not many options to walk too for food or drinks.

Very disappointed in the condition of the property. Inside needs a deep clean, stains on carpet and skirting. One small knive, no chopping board and other basic bits missing Mould over freezer door seals and leaking water. The cottage smells, luckily we could leave windows and doors open. Outside the garden is a mess. Could not use the path as over grown shrubs. Weeds everywhere. Had to go through the gate side ways as over grown shrubs. To get to the shed for the key was a squeeze. The bbq is a joke and would not use it, rusty and not clean. The garden furniture was not clean at all. Overall the garden is a safety issue as you have to step down off the small wall. The amount I paid for this cottage is too much considering the issues with mould, smell, BBQ and safety in the garden.

The accommodation looked good in pics, but as soon as we tried to settle in problems arose.

The bathroom sink was clearly blocked as it took so long to drain we stopped using it. there was an oil leak which stank the house and garden out- the next door holiday cottage complained to us - the laundry room was an old dirty shed, the bed lined in the double room was specked with blood stains- and under the bed was a blue chemical spill from a broken deodoriser unit- the wifi was averaging 50 mbphs -it was appalling and so far Sykes have not offered fair compensation and we are pursuing our complaint to ABTA.

Enjoyed very much.

Looking to rebook next year

A beautiful and secluded cottage that felt very homely.

Great location for exploring the SW coast. Lovely secure garden for the dog, and a log burner to keep us cosy on the cold December evenings. Fantastic week away.

We adored this little cottage.

It was warm and cosy, with everything we needed for a perfect week. Good parking facilities, well equipped kitchen, lovely shower, comfy beds, and an enclosed garden with seating and a bbq. A great base for exploring southern Cornwall with access to fabulous beaches and pretty seaside towns. It was only marked down slightly as the cold tap in the bathroom sink did not work more than a dribble, but nothing to spoil a wonderful week away. Highly recommend ☺️

Bedrooms felt and smelt damp

On the whole, we liked the property.

..a couple of things though: the outdoor table & chairs were in very poor condition; we couldn't use them. There was no stand for the umbrella & the weight had pulled the table apart. One tiny thing: the plates are too big for the dishwasher & the washing up bowl and where there is no plug for the sink, this was a pain. I would also ensure that it is made clear that access is not disabled friendly, especially the steep step before you enter the porch area and even things like toilet roll need to be bought with you (we didn't know).

The cottage is very comfortable.

We have stayed there before on 2 ocassions. This time we noticed the lawn and garden was unkempt. 13 days into our 14 day stay someone cut the lawn and trimmed a shrub. The kitchen has vital things missing, including a bread knife and basket for the cutlery in the dishwasher. The dinner plates are too large for the dishwasher and too small for the washing up bowl, which is annoying. There is no plug to wash them in the sink. It is still a good place to stay, but maybe more attention is needed to the inventory to ensure the essentials are there.

Trehan exceeded expectations and was located on a lovely quiet country road.

Walking distance to Carbis Bay and the lovely coastal paths. We enjoyed the charm of the cottage and having a safe enclosed garden was a bonus. We very much enjoyed our stay .

A very nice cottage, in a lovely country side location.

Clean and comfortable. Nice, enclosed garden if you have a pet. Good parking. A couple of issues with the lights and a plug have been sorted promptly and efficiently after being reported. Good location for St Ives, Penzance and a few lovely beaches. Recommended.

A lovely little cottage in a quiet area a couple of miles from St.

Ives. We found the cottage to be clean, comfortable and has all the amenities and equipment that is required. We found it secure for our grandson and dog to play in the garden. It is only approx a 20 min walk to Carbis beach and train station and 10 min walk to the bus stop. A very good time was had by all.

This is our 3rd stay at Trehan, and as always very cosy, comfortable stay.

Cottage had everything we needed for our stay. From a dog owners point of view very well equipped and dog friendly, with a fully dog proof garden. Sunshine was a bonus and we discovered many nearby walks, then hopped on the bus with the dogs into St Ives. Becks chip shop fabulous and well worth the walk from the cottage . A great week away

although problem with the boiler was dealt with quite efficiently alrhough 2 people from sykes who promised to call us back didnt .

..so we had to ring them as didnt want to get left with no hot water or radiators but was sorted that day .. not a problem but the milk left in the fridge assuming for us unopened was out of date on tbe 5th jan our holiday didnt even start until the 11th jan so thjought rather strange ...bit short on the cutlery. .and also found the washing .machine not very good had to put through several rinse cycles as very suddy still .. thankyou for our stay lynnette and robin

Lovely stay at Trehan - very comfortable and would definitely come back.

Towards the end of our stay there was a problem with no hot water/heating, but Sykes sent out an engineer straight away. Our only slight issue was that we found shards of broken glass over the rug in the sitting room and there was black dog hair on the duvet cover in the master bedroom.

The cottage was quite clean; however, the bedrooms, especially the twin one, smelled of a dump.

It would be good to provide a cleaning spray so the guests can wipe the kitchen tops, table and the cooker. Also, please wash the blankets - they are not very fresh :/

Property is in a great location and living area and kitchen upstairs good.

However, significant damp downstairs especially in the twin bedroom. Mould visible on the wall! This needs addressing by suitable professional. Also main oven failed and stopped working.

Cottage is very comfortable.

Welcome pack could be better. Garden was nice and enclosed. Bathroom whilst nice is tight due to the stairs protruding into it. One of our party caught his head in the edge of this and cut it quite badly. Suggest it’s covered for health and safety reasons and warning signs erected.

wouldn’t usually write a review, but felt I should on this occasion.

The cottage is in a perfect area for shops, beaches and nice walks. We had fantastic weather and had a great holiday. Fantastic power shower and nice clean beds and towels. We did cancel our mid stay clean, I tried to contact someone to let them know, I ended up leaving a note outside saying we didn’t need it as we did it ourselves. Lovely washing machine, looks new. Unfortunately the cottage has a very bad smell of damp especially in the bedrooms. As you get to the top of the stairs there is also an awful smell that I couldn’t actually work out what it was. Not nice. There was not enough plates and cutlery if you are going to use the dishwasher, as when you have had dinner and put the dirty stuff in to be washed there isn’t anything left to use. We couldn’t wash up by hand as there wasn’t a plug in the sink. There was a bowl in the sink that was disgusting. We did not want to use this. Needs throwing away and a new one bought. The oven was extremely dirty with burnt on food from previous occupants. Baking trays were also very greasy and dirty from previous use. Only £1.50 to buy new ones in B&M or the Range. Cutlery in the drawers dirty and needed washing before use. The cleaner needs to be much more attentive. The two leather chairs in the living area are very uncomfortable, the only comfort was the settee. We didn’t like that we couldn’t lock the front door on the porch from the outside. The only door we could lock was the middle door. We have stayed in many areas in cornwall and found where Trehan is situated has been the best so far. I used to live in cornwall, but have now been travelling back twice a year for many years. Your cottage is beautiful, but the damp and the other smell upstairs and your cleaner let it down massively. This is the only reason we would not stay again or recommend to anyone.

Had a lovely time and would definitely, book again.

Would help to have a cutlery basket in the dishwasher and a plug in the kitchen sink ,the cottage has everything you need for a comfortable holiday

Had a lovely time cottage is excellent only real complaints were one mattress in twin room had no support, previous holiday makers animal was moulting short white hairs which got on our clothing, difficult to remove.

Beautiful cottage in a very quiet area.

Directions very good and easy to follow Only took 20 minutes to walk to the train station going is great coming back very steep hill ( good exercise though ) 3 minutes to st ives 11 th st Erth or a 50 minute walk would highly recommended using this cottage

Beautiful place to stay, had everything for me and my dog, with a secure garden and nearby walks.

Very close to all amenities and of course beaches and places of interest. Already booked my return.

A lovely little cottage with everything you need for a week stay, great location too.

Thank you

Ideal for a Christmas break near all our Cornish family ☺️.

Warm, clean & comfortable.

A perfect little cottage in an idyllic setting.

Absolutely spotlessly clean and tidy. So many positives to list but here are a few: comfortable bed, quality bedding and towels, hot shower, cosy living room, well stocked kitchen. My only "negatives" (just added so they can be addressed by owner and takes nothing away feom our enjoyment) - no coffee maker (we had to go and buy one), no info on whether we could yse real fire (I rang Sykes to ask) or where to put ashes - no equipment provided for this, bath towels a bit small. I would highly recommend to anybody who wants a perfect cottage to stay in x

Cottage lovely.

but we had to deal with fleas .2 days cleaning after last in before us.quite a walk to beach.need car to go everywhere no shops within walking distance.the cottage was beautiful pity about last guest. Really think should make it quite clear that dogs must be clear off fleas. Won’t be booking again .

We had a terrific time.

The double bed had been upgraded since our last stay (4 years ago), and we slept well. The BBQ worked, but I would suggest you replace it. The base is broken. The cleanliness was first-rate, and the white sheets and towels were lovely and fresh. We've booked again for next year.

There is no doubt that the property is quaint, in a great location and well equipped for all your needs.

The garden is lovely and dog friendly. The double bed is most comfortable. BUT there are some very important points that are not mentioned in the marketing. The downstairs bedrooms (the twin in particular) have a strong musty/damp smell which makes it very uncomfortable. We slept in the double with the window open all night, which also causes an issue as the oil fired boiler is outside the window. When sitting in the garden the fumes are released from the boiler right over the sunny seating area (bad design and H&S issue). Appreciate that this is an old property, but it should have some sort of humidifier to alleviate the damp smell in the bedrooms and the boiler fumes filtered in a different direction. The photos of the bathroom are also misleading, as it is very small and the toilet is under a low slanting ceiling (watch your head)!

The cottage was so lovely and felt like home from home, it was really clean.

It had everything we needed to make our stay very comfortable. Loved the upside down living. It was great for the dogs with an enclosed garden and large porch to wipe them down before entering the property. The property was located in a quiet area but easily accessible to St Ives by car, bus, train or foot. Would highly recommend the property which is a credit to the owners.

Very comfortable and conveniently situated holiday cottage.

What a lovely cottage!

Slightly jealous of the owner. The situation is quiet with with some lovely walks for the dog to go off lead. Walks to Carbis Bay and St Ives were easy to follow with our OS map. The cottage is warm and cosy and parking is a bonus. I dropped a smile because we would have loved some games e.g. playing cards, uno, scrabble etc. for when the weather was inclement, as happens occasionally.

We loved the enclosed garden it was wonderful for our dogs, great location.

The cottage was lovely, really liked the feature of the living room being upstairs.The kitchen was large and very well equipped with everything you could possible need. Slept well good quality bed linen and duvets, and good quality towels. Only down side property did not have an iron so we had to go out and purchase one. Over all really enjoyable stay, thank you

We stayed here for 1 week and it’s a beautiful cottage, great location for Carbis bay,St Ives, St Agnes….

We loved it! Spotlessly clean… we even received a lovely thoughtful welcome pack (locally sourced and sustainable packaging) very dog friendly, lovely secure garden to let them out, it was totally clear of any other dogs mess too. Close to the beach and shops for supplies. We’d love to book again for next year, we’ll have to go earlier as it’s Easter the same week next year, pushing the price up…. But to be fair, it’s very reasonably priced anyway? Could just do with a lighter duvet, thought there was one in the wardrobe, turned out to be a mattress protector, on the plus side, it’s a really toasty place. Thank you for letting us stay in your gorgeous property, the folder that was left with useful information was really handy too!

We had a really lovely break, the cottage was very warm and cozy.

The kitchen was well equipped, and very clean and functional. We were delighted how dog friendly the house and garden was - once the dogs adjusted to the 'upside down house' The garden was completely secure and in better weather we could have enjoyed sitting out. The only thing we can think of which would have made things easier was some basic maps of imediate area - ie when walking from house which direction to head for walking dogs and to walk to beach etc. Overall a lovely stay thankyou

Lovely clean, characterful cottage in a rural location, about 20 mins walk from Carbis Bay beach.

You can then walk along the coastal path to beautiful St Ives or hop on the train for a pound - runs every 30 minutes. The beaches in this area are incredible, especially when empty and dog-permissive at this time of the year.

We had a lovely holiday with our boys (teens) and dog.

We did arrive after dark and was fun going in the wrong garden for the shed holding the key, but we found it in the end! That was the only difficulty really for the whole week! Lovely, warm, clean and cosy cottage with no dog smells and very well maintained. Wi-Fi was a little weak, but that’s teens for you, no problem for us as had adequate connection. Shame the distant sea view was very distant but no real big deal breaker as the views were still lovely and overall a very peaceful stay. Very appreciative of the welcome pack, the ginger biscuits were devine!!

Lovely and clean and well equipped great location would definitely come again.

Only criticism is the pillows on the king size bed were rubbish . The bedding was very comfortable but the pillows were very poor and need upgrading try going to Dunelm they sell great pillows and a decent price. Wood burner was great very warm had to turn off the heating in the evening when we had the wood burner going as it got far to hot. great week thank you. would have been a 10 if it wasn't for the pillows!! Ken and Alison

A really lovely cottage.

Beds very comfy, nice linen and the kitchen/living area has everything you could need. If anything we felt the photos in the advert don't do the property justice, it's much nicer and would definitely recommend.

Lack of care and attention really needs a good clean and updating.

Paid a £1,000, for a week in September not worth the money for a small cottage

Really lovely, very homely cottage.

The garden was properly enclosed which was fantastic for our dog. Loved our stay!

Lovely cottage close to Carbis Bay.

Great enclosed garden for our dog. I’m not generally a fan of bedrooms downstairs and living area upstairs but it worked for us and everything was comfortable and well equipped. Very pleased to have washing machine but was only half drum so can’t fit much in it. Overall very pleased with this accommodation.

Nice accomodation just a shame building work going on behind, three large town houses so out of place in the environment, otherwise a comfortable stay .

Charming cottage with pleasant views at a walkable distance to Carbis Bay.

Everything was in good working order and it was great to have an enclosed garden for our dog and two good sized parking spaces. Main issue was that the bedrooms had feather cushions which really set our children off. We had several days of sniffles and sneezes before we clocked what the issue was and stored the cushions in the porch out of the way. It would be a good idea to replace these or ask potential guests if they are ok with feathers. Better instructions about the rubbish i.e. where to leave waste for compost and bin men would be helpful as well as that the dishwasher has a cutlery shelf right at the top (for those of us who have only used cutlery baskets before). Other suggestions would be changing the bedroom door handles as they make rather a noise opening them if you need to visit the bathroom in the night and leaving some logs for the stove if guests wants to use it on their first night. Thanks

Cottage was a very enjoyable stay and really good location.

The bed was quite hard to sleep on could do with some comfortable pillows. Other wise very nice stay.

Gorgeous country cottage with a very high standard of cleanliness.

Everything we needed was there except a washing line. Not that important though. Beautiful well kept garden and parking for 2 cars. Would definitely stay there again if down in Cornwall

Lovely peaceful holiday base, well maintained, and close to St Ives but also easy to get to the A30 which makes it straightforward to get to the sights across Cornwall

This little cottage oozes country charm.

Comfortable, warm and cozy. The beds were comfortable and the linen was fresh and clean. It was really sad to pack up after several days exploring the beautiful beaches, coastline and countryside of Cornwall. So much more to do and explore but we thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Relaxing by the fire at night and enjoying quality family time. The owners have considered every little detail to make you feel welcome and at home and to make your stay a happy and memorable one. A delightful little cottage with everything you need. Thank you very much.

Amazing just the sort of holiday we needed after working so hard all year, couldn’t recommend this cottage enough it was the best one we have ever stayed in and will be booking to go again Thank you so much

Wonderful peaceful cottage with an exceptionally comfortable bed so close to all amenities.

So clean and had almost everything you could need, the only possible negative I can think of is some games or cards might be a good addition.

We had a lovely break away and this was a lovely holiday cottage.

The cottage was well equipped and in a good location. Our only complaints were the twin beds were extremely uncomfortable and gave me a bad back. I ended up sleeping on the spare duvet on top of the mattress. We were surprised the garden was a bit untidy and grass overgrown, shed needs painting too and weeding needs doing. The kitchen was well equipped but missing a pair of scissors.

Lovely cottage in a fabulous location.

Garden was nice and spacious for us, our baby and dogs. Only downside we found was that there was no baby gate available for the stairs, we have a 17month old that loves climbing so couldn't really relax, highchair straps were mouldy and the travel cot was very musty and full of cobwebs not ideal for our baby to sleep in.

Lovely quiet location in a very cosy cottage.

Great base for exploring St Ives and the surrounding area.

We absolutely loved the cottage.

I stayed with my 2 friends and our little dogs (3 dogs in total). The cottage was really clean, warm and really nicely decorated with plenty of storage space. I was a bit concerned about the beds given the previous reviews but as promised by sykes cottages the beds had new mattresses and were really comfortable, The kitchen had all the facilities and pots and pans you would need and there was an additional fridge in the porch if you needed extra fridge space. The garden is really nicely done with plenty of space for the dogs to potter around and it was totally secure so they couldn't get out of the garden. As the cottage is in a lane with a just a few other properties it was lovely and quiet. The location is about 5 mins driving time from Carbis beach. With the cottage comes membership of the Carbis bay hotel C-spa and you get two passes to use each day. We loved the spa with the roof top pool and jacuzzi and sauna. The cottage also comes with washing machine and tumble dryer in an outside shed which was so handy when we came back from the beach. We also had a welcome gift of scones, cream and jam when we arrived which was a really nice touch. The cottage has a small bathroom but great shower really hot and spacious. The cottage also had two dedicated parking spaces which was great. I will definately be booking again. Thank you for a lovely stay :-) I would sincerely recommend this cottage.

Lovely cottage with quirky layout and nicely done out.

I only scored it low for comfort because the main bed is a small double and as other reviewers have noted, the mattress is knackered! Could do with replacing, preferably with a king size bed. The hot water was also a bit hit and miss - we had a few cold showers towards the end of the week. Otherwise the cottage was well equipped and very warm and cosy, we never needed to light the wood burner even in late december/early january! But then we are northerners and the climate in cornwall is sub-tropical by our standards.... I found the instructions for dealing with the waste and recycling a bit confusing... not sure what to do with the bagged waste and which day to put bags out as instructions said thursday night but then there was another notice saying bins out saturday?

The beds are desperately uncomfortable and we left a few days early in search of a better sleep.

That said, the cottage is beautiful and extremely warm and well kept - one of the best we’ve had. It’s peacefully situated and Carbis Bay Spa was a welcoming experience one evening. The safe garden was great for our dog, cooking facilities and WiFi were better than anticipated- just need some larger mugs and a corkscrew for my personal taste. We had read the other reviews about the mattresses and having travelled extensively thought they couldn’t be that bad - they were. I cannot believe this has yet to be addressed by the owners for a relatively small sum of money, I suppose I was hoping they would read and action customer feedback. Perhaps they should stay a couple of nights themselves!

Very pretty, comfortable cottage.

Decked out beautifully, and not twee. Love the Mousehole Cat touches in the children's room. Old stone cottage which does mean things can feel a bit damp after a while, but this wasn't helped by a really wet week weather wise. We had everything we needed. Brilliant secure garden for our dog, which well maintained. A washing line in the garden would have been useful for wet towels. The double bed in the 'master' bedroom was very creaky and not that comfortable. I mention this as I can see other comments have been made about this. I think it is quite old and due for replacement. The single beds in the other bedroom were fine. Locally, the fish and chips at Becks was fab. La Casita restaurant also great. All of us (dog included) enjoyed Porthkidney beach. We had to take our recyclable rubbish out and find communal bins, neighbours were putting out their recycling, so being able to do the same would have been appreciated. Overall a great stay and I would recommend.

Trehan is a beautiful cottage set in a ideal area to get around Cornwall and is nearby to The lovely Carbis bay beach, the only issues we had were the facilities in the cottage which could easily be addressed by the owner, which was no washing line to air clothes after using the washing machine, also the shower screen was hanging off the runner when we got there that could be fixed easily with new fixings and lastly the main oven didn’t work and as we were on a budget we had to eat at the cottage most nights and resorted to using the small oven to feed a family of four, but the actual cottage it self was very nice and if the facilities were updated I would highly recommend staying in this cottage.

Lovely welcome with scones, cream, jam and teas, a really nice touch.

The decor of the property is lovely and we absolutely loved it. The cottage was gorgeous, everything was excellent and just perfect for a week away, the Smart TV was a great addition for when we come home after a long day at the beach, the Bluetooth speaker was an excellent idea too. Iron, ironing board too. The kitchen was so well equipped you could cook a roast dinner or even bake cakes they’ve thought of everything. The garden was perfect, enclosed and safe for your dog and the kids. BBQ in the shed and also beach buckets, and some chairs to take the beach. My only criticism is the double bed mattress it is really uncomfortable, you can feel all the springs. The location is good too, a few mins drive to St Ives and walkable to carbis bay. Check out the beautiful dog friendly beach of Porthkidney off the main road by West Cornwall golf club. Absolutely stunning, not much parking near the church but we parked on the grass verge near the golf course. We’d definitely return to the cottage

All good, mattress on double bed a bit firm for my taste, otherwise another enjoyable stay at Trehan, our dog was at home straight away, everything within a short drive from here, lovely area, will be back, thankyou

We had a lovely time, the cottage was well equipped in a lovely area,couldn’t fault it,

Very difficult find.

Up an extremely narrow lane.

Had a great time cottage was as expected and would book again.

Delightful cottage.

Perfectly situated in a quiet lane. Peaceful setting. Delightful neighbours and very easy access to St Ives and the surrounding countryside. My only comment is that the double bed mattress was a little too hard for my liking and I am aware that that is a personal preference. The other issue is that there was not facility for recycling. We recycle everything at home including food waste. We have stayed places where this facility is available. We took out bottles, cardboard and newspapers into Hayle to recycle. In this day and age we should all try to achieve this whether at home or on holiday - disappointed!

Bigger tv please.

Not enough lighting in the lounge and kitchen area especially over the sink.

Cottage was so comfortable and well equipped.

Perfectly positioned for how we like to holiday. Quiet and peaceful along a back lane , but very near everywhere we were interested in visiting. The bed was comfortable and the linen was clean and fresh smelling. (I hate sweaty pillows with a whiff of unwashed hair from previous occupant,) Our little dog who accompanied us was relaxed straight away also. He loved watching horses clip clop past the sitting room window from time to time. The garden was nicely laid out and secure which is a must when having a dog with you. Neighbours pleasant but not intrusive. All in all a very happy week we had. Thankyou

Loved the cottage.

Very cosy. Dog friendly. Our six year old grandson was thrilled with the trehan and asked us to book again next year. Would definitely come back. Lots to do nearby.

Main bedroom window couldn't be opened, that should really get fixed soon.

The microwave is in a very poor state and washing machine isn't inviting to use! But all in all I would really recommend the acommodation - it is very well equipped and furnished with excellent taste and I simply love the creamed tea welcome! I hope to return! Gisela

There was a clear smell of must which would have been a priblem if we had taken my parents.

This ideally needs sorting. Matress on the double bed a bit hard. All facilities were ok though and we would stay there again.