No 3 The Hinges

We arrived on the 13th of June in this property where we have stayed many times over the years however we are extremely disappointed in the state that we found it in the property is very dirty.

There’s dust everywhere on the skirting boards on the chair legs and on the floors .There are spiders cobwebs on walls with dead spiders in and the kitchen floor is disgusting as one of your reviews ihas pointed out. You just have to wipe it and it’s black with grease and dirtThe under bedding hasn’t obviously been washed for many reservations. Nearly all over the property from Windows to curtains you can see it’s not been cleaned thoroughly since we came last in February our previous experiences of this property is its always been on the dirty side if you look closely There appear to be many changes of cleaning staff that we’ve seen and to add this bad experience we arrived on the 13th of June and we’re waiting outside and the property had not been cleaned by 4:10 pm when we were to check in at 4:30. The cleaning staff arrived just after and came in did a very superficial clean and left for property just after 4.45 looking through the windows prior to entry you could see the property was in an awful state. The microwave doesn’t work properly. Lightbulbs are missing in the kitchen ceiling since Februaryt the kitchen clock still hasn’t had a replacement battery the whole thing looks very dated in 1960s in the kitchen and could do with a complete refurbishment dog hairs are on the sati and is the smell of dogs because of all it can’t be very hygienic As for the outside dining table and chairs they are dreadful and mud all underneath

Whilst we cannot fault the property overall (we have stayed at the smaller 1 Hinges on numerous occasions), we felt there were a few areas where this property was looking a little shabby and in need of a little TLC to command the high summer prices (has it changed ownership).

During the stay, two of the shower heads failed as the fittings were old and cracked, one of the shower trays was blocked (apparently a known issue), the toaster had a mind of its own and either popped up every 10 seconds or not at all (perhaps consider a Dualit), the rotary washing line washing was dilapidated and broken and the garden furniture needed painting.

Not as good a standard as March 2025.

Needs maintenance to bring up to last years standard The property is idealy.positioned for the beach and pubs

Great location in the village- primarily chosen as I was travelling with my 94 year old mum and wanted to be close to pubs for dining etc.

Like some previous visitors have said, the overall cleanliness of the rental was good, however lots of cobwebs on light fittings and ceilings. My mother happened to drop her medication behind a chest of drawers and when I pulled it out there was a lot of debris behind it. Also being a dog friendly property (we didn’t have a dog) we noticed a fair few hairs on our clothing, presumably picked up from furnishings. We also had no hot water on arrival, which we sorted ourselves, and a gardener that started to strim & cut the grass at around 9am!. Whilst we were informed of the latter by email prior to arrival, it stated that this would take place on the date we were leaving however it happened the day before we left so it was a very noisey wake up call! Overall we very much enjoyed our stay at The Hinges. It is a lovely spacious, well equipped and nicely decorated property in a great location, but could do with that little extra tlc. Hopefully these comments will be viewed constructively!

We have stayed at this property numerous times and love the location, how warm it is and how comfortable the beds are and there are always more than enough towels.

However we do feel that the standards are slipping. The kitchen in particular needs a good clean, the floor is filthy I spilt some water and wiped it up with kitchen roll that went black, microwave only works on quick button, plug doesn't keep water in the sink so impossible to wash up, no hand wash in kitchen, no bin bags for recycling, clock not working, dishwasher needs salt, no bulb in lamp in lounge we went and bought bulbs, pillow protectors missing from some pillows, mattress protectors need a wash, milk in individual sachets cannot be better for the environment than a small 1pint container. We were disappointed as this is our happy place and are booked to stay again in July and whilst we do appreciate that it is a holiday let and gets lots of use it feels like it needs a really good clean of the paint work around the doors and windows and the floors, there were dust bunnies under the bed in the ground floor bedroom that you couldn't help but see when you sit in the lounge. The small touches like some scones or cake on arrival have changed to a couple of biscuits and a chocolate that you would find in a hotel bedroom. We don't usually leave a review but wanted to give some honest feedback as we do so love coming to The Hinges.

Really enjoyed our stay, the property had everything we needed.

It was lovely to have some proper sized bath towels and not the skimpy ones so many places have. The location was great, plenty of walks nearby and two excellent pubs.

Great location for the beach, and two pubs.

Cottage very clean and all bedrooms comfortable, two en-suite and upstairs has the bathroom, great for three couples or families. Only issue is parking if someone is in the next door cottage and parks to close making it hard to get in or out., if they wher marked out it would help.

Very close to everything, walk away from pubs and beech, very clean relaxing would definitely visit again, thank you

We loved the accommodation, very comfortable and tastefully decorated.

We thought it was very well equipped too. The Albion pub in the village was excellent and we ate there twice. (Light bulb missing in lounge) but not an issue for us.) It would however be very helpful if it said clearly from the road Nos 3, the Hinges rather than just nos 3 on the door, as we drove past twice.The Londis lady hadn't heard of it but then recognised it from the photo.

We absolutely loved staying here.

The place is really well-thought-out, with a real fire in the kitchen and plenty of space throughout. The comfortable sofas and beds make it so relaxing.The garden was great, and it’s so quiet here. Visiting from a city, it was lovely to wake up to peace and quiet. Having stayed in Crantock before, I know that parking can be a problem, especially during the summer. However, this is a big plus for the property. It’s also great that it’s so close to the two pubs and beach, and there are so many coastal walks to explore. Our dogs really didn’t want to go home (or us!)

This is the second time we have stayed in this property.

It’s great to be so close to the beach and for walking the dogs. The house is clean and comfortable.

Just returned following a 2 week stay, this is a lovely place, everything you need in the house couldn't fault it.

Location is fabulous too right in the heart of Crantock Village, would highly recommend, already booked for next year too.

Great property.

It was our second time staying. Great location for beach and two pubs. House has everything you need. I’m sure we will be back again.

Fantastic holiday home, with everything you need for the family and dogs.

Parking for 2 cars, enclosed garden for the dogs and bathrooms for every bedroom were all a massive plus side. Very comfortable beds, and a great character property to enjoy our stay in Crantock. Local shop/pubs are on your doorstep and a short walk to the beach, which is stunning. Large Smart TV was great, and WiFi was excellent. Very good support from the owner, checking all was ok with our stay.

Fantastic property with a perfect layout.

Never felt so at home in a holiday let before. Will definitely be back.

Could not fault the property.

Would definitely stay again.The location is as specified and the amenities great.Crantock is the place to stay.All four of us loved it and Lucy our greyhound loved the beach All the very best for the future.

We stay in this property every year we can.

This year we decided to stay a week before Christmas. Such a lovely cottage, perfect and always clean. A great family cottage with plenty of bathrooms close to the local pubs and beach. The owners are lovely and friendly. A perfect place to stop in our favourite place with a young family and our dogs year on year. I dare say we will be back again in 2025. We might try for a warmer season this time though.

Another fantastic stay at No 3 The Hinges Our second stay and it was just as good as the first.

Beautiful property in a great location. Lovely walks straight from the front door. Crantock is a super little village with a couple of good pubs, a local shop and a fantastic beach. We will be back again!

Our second trip to Crantock and this time we stayed at no 3 the hinges.

Brilliant accommodation and owner (Tom) was very quick to respond to queries. We were a party of 3 plus my English bulldog and the layout worked really well. The kitchen was great with everything we needed. Needless to say coming back next year and have already booked.

Great property in a great location.

Short walk to the beach and even shorter walk to two pubs

We have just returned from an amazing week at The Hinges, helped by the incredible weather.

This property was so comfortable for us - we were a party of 6 adults, two babies under 2 and a dog. There is plenty of living space and there was enough room on the settees for all of us. The location is excellent for anyone with little ones, as you can nip back from the beach very quickly, it is also very close to the village shop if you need anything. Feedback to the owner would be - the squeaky internal doors could do with some WD40, it would be good to have coasters for the lounge table as we were concerned about damaging it, and the seal is not great on the dishwasher so we had a leak at one point. This is a beautiful property and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.

Comfortable place ideally suited for coastal walks and beaches.

Crantock is a lovely village with two great pubs serving good food and The Cornishman has a great quiz on a Thursday evening. The dishwasher was broke on arrival we did message Tom the owner who said he would get it sorted but we heard nothing all week. The bus stop is just outside and has a very good service to Newquay and Truro were you can travel onwards to different places which is great if you don’t want to drive everywhere. Would definitely stay again

Loved our stay in No 3.

Great attention to detail, especially in the welcome pack (a huge help when you arrive weary after a long drive). We couldn't get one of the keys to lock the door from the outside but it wasn't a huge problem, just to let you know. We love your place. I hope we'll be back soon.

Lovely property, comfortable and well equipped.

Secure garden for our dog too. Beds very comfortable and parking ok for our two vehicles. First time staying in this property. We are regular visitors to the village and have stayed in many of the lovely holiday let’s. The only down side would be the “Cosy wood burner to snuggle up to” This is situated in the kitchen/diner and is the only heating in this room. There are two outside entrance doors into the kitchen/diner, quite a bit of draft comes through these doors, so the room was cold if the wood burner wasn’t fired up. Fortunately the sitting room has double doors that we could close to keep the living room snug. Warmth wouldn’t be an issue in the warmer months. Tom was helpful when we needed him. His number is the only one available, we had a message from the other number saying they were no longer a contact number for the property. We stayed for the New Year, unfortunately the weather was very winding and wet but we still managed to get out and about and enjoy the walks in and around the village and wider area. We all enjoyed our stay.

Lovely property , there was even a real Christmas tree dressed beautifully.

The beds were so comfy I never wanted to get up. I couldn't fault this place absolutely beautiful

Fantastic week at No 3 The Hinges.

Beautiful cottage in a superb location. Shop and pubs just a few minutes walk away. Lots of interesting and varied dog walks straight from the door, from the coast path to Cubert Common. Cottage is very clean and well equipped. Lovely touch in the welcome pack including Cornish biscuits. The 3 bedrooms all have comfortable double beds and own bathrooms, ideal for people who like their own space and privacy. Plenty of hot water for the showers and lots of choice of TV channels. Having Wi-Fi in Cornwall is also a bonus. Off street parking is ideal as the village does have narrow streets. Crantock is a charming little village. All the locals were exceptionally friendly and I have to say they made a huge effort with the Christmas decorations, really put us in a festive mood. Would definitely return.

Second time visiting the hinges and definetely will be back again!

Thankyou for another wonderful stay

Great location in heart of village.

Crantock is absolutely delightful with an amazing beach and pubs. Great property, beautifully furnished; very comfortable bed and we loved the bath upstairs. We never bothered with the Woodburner as it was located in the kitchen. The kitchen was a little impractical as every time we washed up water went everywhere as the drainer was on the wrong side. We felt that 4.30pm was rather late to access the property and certainly was the latest for any holiday cottage we had stayed in and it was unfortunate that due to cleaning issues it wasn’t ready for us even then…walking through a wet kitchen floor with all our unpacking to do wasn’t ideal. Parking is tight and at the rear of the property; we were really fortunate in that we had lovely next door neighbours who were obliging whenever we needed to get out.

One thing I would have liked was a mat in the shower.

Other than that, the property was extremely well stocked with products and we were very comfortable during our stay. Great location, and fantastic property.

Lovely property in the centre of the village and only a short walk from the beach, shop and pubs.

Unfortunately the holiday began with a phone call a week before from Skyescottages to let us know repair work was to be completed on the drive of Cottage therefore for two full days of holiday we could only have one car on drive, other car could go in garage; and we would have to go out due to drilling.

It was the worst weather we have had in Cornwall, wet, windy and cold. There were 6 in party and two dogs so having to stay out in-bad weather was very difficult. We also had problems with hot water for washing and showering whereby it went off after two people had a shower! Manager tried to fix but still had no hot water. The cottage was comfortable and contained everything we would need for a relaxing holiday. However the village has changed we have been coming to this part of Cornwall since the 80’s and the village is now so busy with traffic it is a hazard. Congestion on one day resulting in bus driver and car owner having heated argument and “stand off”. This lasted 30 minutes with back up on the roads. We decided to leave Friday very disappointed! I love West Pentire so it’s the first holiday in Cornwall I’ve arrived home and completed such a poor review; it makes me feel very sad!

Lovely cottage in a lovely location.

We have stayed in Crantock many times and this was the nicest cottage we have stayed in. It was clean and welcoming with very comfortable beds and lovely white sheets. The ambiance is just right with a mixture of original features and modern accessories. The village is lovely and the food in the Old Albion is delicious but visitors should be warned it is better to book ahead as space is at premium. Crantock beach has lots to offer, in walking distance is the end of the beach with access to the river Gannel where you can hire paddle boards. If you walk to the far side or drive to the Bowgie Inn and park there, you can access the rocky part of the beach with rock pools and see fish swimming in the shallow water when the tide is out. The only thing we found to be lacking in the property was a full length mirror, with none in the property and mirrors in general in short supply. The other suggestion which would improve the experience is a light for the dressing tables and cushions for the outdoor furniture. Thank you for a lovely week

Fantastic stay at a beutiful property in a wonderful village setting.

For us Crantock beach is one of the best beaches in cornwall only a 15 minute leisurely downhill walk away from the cottage ,x2 carparks down the hill one has a cafe ,coffee and ice cream sold at the beach hut not forgetting two nice pubs draw you back up to the village after a hard day on the beach village shop 1 minute walk away from the property too. The owners were very appoachable and friendly. We loved it ❤️ we definitely recomend people to stay here. Just a couple of small improvements in our view that would improve peoples stay would be blackout blinds for the bedrooms as current ones let in too much light in and some comfortable outside seating. All in all these minor things didnt spoil our holiday and are just to highlight small improvements from a guest prospective thankyou

Absolutely beautiful property everything we could need was provided - each bedroom had its own bathroom as well as an additional one downstairs.

A lovely touch was that when we arrived there was a pack of biscuits along with tea, coffee and some milk in the fridge they even included tassimo pods for the coffee machine.

We went to number 3 for a week, 4 adults and a dog.

We were very comfortable and pleased with the property and couldn't fault the location. We all said we would use this property again. The only thing we thought the owners could improve would be the bed in the smallest room, it was very hard and uncomfortable. The beds in the other rooms were lovely. Overall great property.

Stayed here many times before, brilliant as ever.

Very clean and comfortable. New living room settee also.

Really enjoyed our holiday to 3, The Hinges, Crantock.

A lovely place to stay that was very clean and the owners were great hosts. A great location, right in town, close to the Cornishman pub and the beach. I would recommend staying here and I would stay here again. Many thanks.

We enjoyed our stay in this stylish property.

It was good value in the off season and well placed for the beach and coastal walks.

Super property, we have stayed several times.

Comfortable and stylish, well equipped and in an ideal position in the village and close proximity to beautiful Crantock beach. We love having 3 double bedrooms all with their own bathrooms too. Unfortunately, already booked when we tried to re book for October half term 2023 but will be back another year !

Beautiful house in a fabulous village .

Beds were so comfortable & sofa was lovely . Decor was so nice. Showers all great & we had no issues with hot water . We will be back to enjoy again . Thank you

Lovely cottage in our favourite place.

Very clean and compfy.

Exactly what we hoped for: a comfortable home-from-home.

There was plenty of space for us to bring along our adult daughters and their friends without tripping over each other. The owners had thought of everything we might need, and the house is furnished more like a home and less like a holiday let. We have been to Crantock many times but this is the first time we have stayed in the village. It was great to be able to walk to a beach we love. The village shop has just enough to top up the fridge, and there are places to eat and drink. Such a relaxing break. I only wish we had booked for two weeks.

We were so delighted with No.

3 The Hinges, the decor was beautiful and the cottage was lovely and clean and very well equipped, with everything we needed and more. Fabulous location too! Many thanks for the welcome goodies, such a nice touch. We will most definitely be booking this cottage again. X

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at No.

3 The Hinges. We have stayed there now three times and our last visit the first with grandchildren, son, daughter-in-law and the dog. The accommodation had everything we needed to ensure the children were safe and happy. We too were all really comfortable. We owned up to a couple of breakages caused by small hands and were willing to cover the cost but told not to worry. We found the accommodation in a clean condition with some lovely welcome additions in the kitchen - thankyou. We holidayed with a super hairy/malty dog, he was well behaved and hope we left the premises in a clean acceptable condition . We were not ready to leave and could have stayed longer. Apologies, my husband packed what he thought was our washing up liquid but was a supply left under the sink for general use. Didn't discover this until we got home. Thankyou once again for a super chilled out holiday in the perfect location.

We stayed in Crantock before, but it was first time at 3 the Hinges.

Fantastic cottage! So clean, welcoming and cosy . We had everything we needed and more. Already booked next year!

We stayed at No.

3 The Hinges in May 2022 and found the cottage very well appointed and spacious for us (4 adults and 2 dogs). The parking for 2 cars that other reviews mention was not a problem, even with guests staying next door. The showers are excellent and the garden secure for the dogs. It was a minutes walk to Crantock centre and a 10 minute walk to the beach. Magda was very helpful with anything we needed to ask.

Generally OK, but parking arrangements were a bit haphazard.

We were at No. 3, which is the back property and we came to an arrangement with our neighbours at No. 1 as to how we could position our cars to prevent blocking access when driving out. Apparently, this was changed by the owners because they needed access to the end garage. Therefore, on 2 occasions we were blocked in due to occupants of No 1 being out for a walk or on foot. I can imagine with less reasonable holiday neighbours, this could cause quite a problem. There were 3 cars in total for our week and due to the co-operation of the occupants of both cottages, we managed on most occasions.

The Hinges was a fabulous stay for February half term, perfect location for the beach.

A lovely spacious property with great bedrooms with en-suites, a real treat. Our teenage girls had the upstairs space which was perfect. The only comment would be on house keeping, a few lamps didn’t work and the microwave wasn’t the easiest to use. Apart from that a fabulous week in Crantock.

the cottage was lovely but a wee bit tired.

The carpet in the lounge had seen better days and looked quite grubby, the cottage was very cold due to the weather and very difficult to keep warm, some logs were left for the log burner but we spent over £30.00 in logs to keep the place warm. The Christmas tree was a lovely touch and the dog biscuits, milk mince pies and the clotted cream was a great gesture if the cream had been in date as that expired the day before we arrived and the pies expired the day after we arrived..all in all the cottage was fine

The property was perfect for us.

Spacious,comfortable and really well equipped for a family. The outside space exceeded expectations and despite a very busy Cornwall year enjoyed crantock and it’s beautiful beaches. Well done Sykes. Pam mason

Brilliant house, fab location.

Everything was just perfect. Exactly as we hoped for from the listing and even better!

well presented house in a fantastic location, we had a great stay thanks

Aside from a few minor maintenance issues, of which we left a polite note, (shower head doesn’t stay up in large d/s ensuite, battery required for clock in kitchen and bulb needed replacing in a lounge lamp), the house was in the most perfect location, with everything on your doorstep!

Based in the heart of the village, walking distance to the shop, pub, beach and multiple walks further afield from the doorstep. Despite mixed weather we had an amazing time. Beds were super comfy and fresh. Plenty of hand wash in bathrooms and a few essentials like washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, coffee pods, milk and a cream tea were a nice touch. Under the corner sofa needs a clean and could do with a few less cobwebs, but it wouldn’t stop us from booking again.

Perfect accommodation in a perfect location.

Cottage is decorated and finished to a high standard and great customer care from the owners