Waterside Cottage

The accommodation was comfortable and terrace was lovely in a picturesque setting.

Spiral staircase was extremely tight. We had a relaxing holiday in such a wonderful place.

Lovely cottage and location.

Beautiful owner. Small issue, someone should check the cutlery & crockery for cleanliness. We had to re wash everything we used. Xxx Michele

Lovely position, very nice veranda overlooking the creek.

Cottage slightly dated, no dishwasher, linen (especially the towels) old and need replacing.

Lovely cottage, very clean and well-equipped and a beautiful location.

A lovely, peaceful location but with easy access to the nearby towns.

Waterside Cottage was delightful and ideal for the two of us but perhaps on the small side for four. It was well-equipped and we particularly enjoyed the doors opening out onto the terrace from both floors. Our only criticism was the lack of any operating instructions for the appliances. Not a major problem but the TV and electric cooker needed quite a bit of trial and error. We walked the Saints Way into Padstow, a distance of around 3 miles, and as experienced walkers, it wasn't a problem. Perhaps not a walk for the unfit or inexperienced.

Spotlessly clean and goodies left for us were very much appreciated.

The cottage is in a beautiful spot, very quiet and peaceful. No shop nearby for morning paper! Took us a while to get the TV working, after contacting the owner he soon came and sorted it for us. All good at Waterside.

I want to stress that we had a really lovely stay at the property however, we did have to do some cleaning on arrival and I felt this could’ve been allot better.

For example, I had to hoover the ground floor as there was sand in lounge and garden room, and muck on the floor in the kitchen. We also found the bathrooms to not be as clean as we would expect and it felt as if the cottage hadn’t had anyone in for sometime, due to cobwebs and several spiders in places. There is also considerable damp on the ground floor in the entrance way and bathroom and being the owner of an old property I know this happens but I feel this needs addressing. Generally the property felt quite used and unloved, which I am sure isn’t the case. But we had a wonderful time overall in Cornwall.

The whole set--up worked well and there were no surprises.

As non-smokers, we had not considered whether we could or could not smoke in the house. When we first opened the front, then inner door, stale smoke hit us. With all windows and doors open, it subsided. But each time we returned, same thing. The spiral staircase was a little alarming, as it creaked and seemed to wobble when on it. Overall, the house is peaceful and calm. The little road is well laid.out and the gentle rolling views work their magic. The terrace is perfect. With the creek whispering and the trees swaying quietly, we felt a long way from.our.daily routines and this is exactly what was needed. We could find plenty of hustle and bustle in eg Padstow, loving returning to our cottage for the space and tranquility it provided. Thank you all, very good value too!

Great property, really enjoyed our stay.

Thank you!

We had a lovely time at Waterside.

It's a homely and welcoming cottage, very comfy, well-appointed and stocked with everything that you need. Fabulous location, overlooking the creek, and the decking is a real sun trap in the mornings. The Beach Hut room is a real plus. We loved the walk into Padstow along the Saints' Way, straight from the front door, and Little Petherick is in a perfect location to explore North Cornwall. Highly recommended.

Great place to stay, would go again Very helpful people, Many Thanks

fab place to stay , lots of walks, quiet.

near to Everything

The perfect little property in an idyllic setting if you're looking for somewhere away from the bustle of the main coastal resorts, yet close enough to spend time on the coast.

The cream team welcome pack was a lovely touch. Clean, uncluttered, and well-equipped, the cottage provides an excellent base from which to explore. When you just need to put your feet up and chill, the deck is the perfect place. The mattress upstairs (and the spiral staircase to get there) took a bit of getting used to, and it took us a while to find the information pack (which looks like it could be updated). We loved the big bath and the separate, roomy shower and were very impressed with the TV, which we didn't notice at first!

Kitchen very well equipped better than a lot of places we have stayed .

A very clean and tidy property.

The welcome basket and milk was a nice touch and much appreciated. The property is set in a quiet area and is a great base for exploring. The parking space is very near to the property making it easy for loading and unloading the car. Tesco and Aldi a short car drive at Wadebridge or Tesco at Padstow isn't too far in the car. The setting on the creek is great for wildlife... especially the friendly swan at high tide.

We loved staying here, the creek was perfect for the children to do crabbing off the deck.

The wood behind was a fab walk for the dog. It was very homely and comfortable and the kitchen had everything you need!

Great property, small but had absolutely everything we needed.

Could have done with a more thorough clean, especially the bathrooms, which were dirty round the floors, taps and edges etc. Lovely position by the creek with good walks and easy parking.

Waterside is a lovely holiday cottage in a wonderful setting on a tidal creek.

It is clean and comfortable and facilities are good. There is a spiral staircase to the first floor bedroom so no good for people with mobility problems. We did have an issue with the downstairs toilet not flushing when we first arrived, however this was speedily dealt with. A good place to stay very close to Padstow.

Loved everything about waterside cottage, the view, location the cottage loved crabbing on the decking.

It was so homely and we loved it we will be back again.

The cottage was beautiful, we have been here before.

Lovely and clean, very tranquil. Would definitely recommend

Great location perfect base for us snd the cottage was lovely and quiet by the creek.

Beds are so personal but for us the mattresses were very hard giving us back ache. We tried both upstairs and downstairs. So I wouldn't complain as some may prefer a hard mattress. We were self catering and had nowhere to store food packages ascthere wasn't one empty cupboard for food use. So it had to be put out on the kitchen work tops. The electric towel rails We only fathomed how to turn on by about day 4 we couldn't find any instructions to help. The cottage itself made up for these minor niggles and we had a lovely holiday. Anyone with poor mobility would really struggle with the stairs though. We just about managed them. 4/5 from us.

Just one tiny negative thing: I believe the pillows and cushions etc were feather filled which, while extremely comfortable, affected my allergy to them.

Perhaps it would be a good idea to mention this in the accommodation description. Other than that the cottage was an excellent place to stay.

Excellent cottage.

Compact but has everything required. Favourite part for the family was the constantly changing tidal river and ability to crab from the balcony at high tide.

The cottage is really lovely, and as described the outlook is superb, and its ease of getting to places is ideal.

Padstow can be reached by foot via the creek, or by bus , the stop is at the end of the lane . The stairs could be an issue if you are not as agile as you once were, we used the downstairs bedroom as a dressing area to avoid any accidents. There were only 2 of us and the cottage was more then big enough, however if 4 adults were going to stay I would imagine it would be very cosy! The bistro is worth a visit as is Greens in Padstow, both offered good locally sourced food ,whilst being good value for money.

We have stayed in another of these cottages twice before.

This is by far the nicest one. The cottage was clean and welcoming with complementary tea/ coffee and biscuits. It was ideal for us as my friend is not able to use stairs and had her own bedroom and bathroom downstairs. Mine upstairs was absolutely gorgeous, so light and airy, with really lovely furnishings. It was lovely to have a little conservatory to sit in as the weather was not at its best. We toured around and ate at the Ring o bells in St Issey most evenings. I walked along the creek path into Padstow and back a few times as I have in the past and it was absolutely beautiful. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone ,and I will be back. Thank you so much to Pauline for looking after the cottage and to Sykes for the excellent communication in cancelling last years and rebooking for this year because of you know what. Linda and Karen

Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting.

Spiral staircase could be a problem for a family or someone less able. We decided to use the downstairs bedroom as a dressing room rather than attempt to take luggage up the spiral staircase, this would be a problem though if 4 people were staying there. Lovely sun room and decking area overlooking the creek. Kitchen very well stocked with crockery etc. Mattress quite hard in upstairs bedroom, and a few cobwebs missed by the cleaner. Enjoyed our stay.

Beautiful cottage and setting - cottage clean, fresh and spacious - felt like home from home

Great location, two swans visited us everyday, we heard and saw lots of wildlife- owls and kingfisher etc.

The cottage is comfy and cosy, in a perfect spot as it’s lovely and quiet. We visited St Ives, Polzeath, Falmouth, Rock and walked into Padstow from the cottage which is lovely and scenic.

The location was perfect.

we were very lucky to have sunshine through out the week. we had the dog with us and were able to have perfect walks with him. all in all a fabulous holiday. Thank you.

Yes the holiday was so lovely but I am disabled and felt the need for a grab handle in the shower.

We paid nearly £1000 for a four person cottage for one week.

Whilst we understand that the half term is an expensive period we did not feel that, taking this into consideration, that this represented fair value. For this price we would have expected, at the very least, a welcome pack with the essentials and a bottle of wine. This is not much to expect and every other Sykes cottage we have staid in so far this year has had one. Is that too much to ask in terms of customer service

The accomodation was excellent and in a beautiful location

First, the condition of the cottage on arrival was impeccable.

Next, the parking was very good - designated space for one car and plenty of spare parking for our second car. The veranda overlooking the creek was a delight and source of many hours pleasure seeing the tide coming in and out, and watching birds and fish. We appreciated the wide range of maps and guides to walks and things to see. We were warned about the stairs to the upper floor but they were a bit much for we old ones, so our young one had the upper floor. Consequently she did better than us bed-wise, and she loved her Juliet balcony. The dog enjoyed proximity to the Saints' Way.

We have stayed in several cottages on this creek so we had a good idea of what to expect but this property was the most comfortable of all of them.

Yes - the accommodation is snug for 4 people and the spiral stairs may be an issue for some but the description of the property accurately warns of this. Everything we needed was provided and we really love the (slightly remote) location. The creek has a character if its' own and the wild life is wonderful. It's only a 2 mile (off road) walk to Padstow but be aware of the tide, the boardwalk may be slightly submerged in the case of a very high tide. We love walking and the nearby headlands are fabulous for circular walks, the scenery unbeatable. Go equipped, even though Tesco is only a few minutes drive away and it is very well stocked, it gets very busy during school holiday time. We shall most certainly return and make a point of enjoying more meals at the Old Mill Bistro and The Pickwick. We tend to avoid Stein's empire but the goujons at his cafe make a stop worth a visit!

April 2018 In a week when much of the country was still suffering rain, we had a lot of beautiful if cool weather, so Padstow seems to have its own micro climate.

We also found it well placed for surrounding beaches although 'dog friendly, lead off ones were here and there (leaflet in cottage identified which). Loads of info booklets, leaflets and maps. Prolific mud on all walks, so boots essential and a temperature range of 8 - 16 degrees meant layers. The cottage is lovely in a very quiet location and well equipped. It's on the Saints Way into Padstow, an undulating walk with fabulous views. You could easily spend a day relaxing on the decking or in the sun room (the only cottage to have one) with the river bubbling by. Very steep spiral stairs to first floor bed and bath which our dog attempted twice and fell down as he had no grip. Rather than taking cases up, we took clothes needed only. We'd go back!

Excellent cottage and location.

Will hope to return.

A lovely quiet modern cottage, with all the amenities, by a creek watching the swans and ducks float by.

The atmosphere is wonderful if you want to just sit back and relax, food a short drive away was generous if you don’t want to cook and the beaches and coves a childhood paradise which brought back happy bucket and spade memories.

Great location ,very picturesque had everything we needed we would return .

It was nice that the owner rang us the week before to tell us more details that she thought would be useful.

Great place,old mill bistro great ,hourly bus service to padstow/Bodmin all very good

A great place ,good bus service to Padstow /wadebridge great local people(with helpful advice walks etc) I loved it

The cottage was in an idyllic location, saw kingfishers, egrets and otters.

Great walks within the vicinity