The Toll House

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Buzzards29
October 2019

“Comfy beds!”

The house is very quirky, beautifully clean and well equipped. The beds were unbelievably comfy and we slept well ...

The house is very quirky, beautifully clean and well equipped. The beds were unbelievably comfy and we slept well! On the downside part of the appeal of booking this property was to be able to sit in the garden by the stream. When we arrived cushions had already been put on the outside pew which was broken so couldn't use. The garden nearest the house was very overgrown, the grass hadn't been cut and there were lots of weeds. The garden gate was missing so no privacy and there were weeds around the front and side of the house which looked uncared for. It wouldn't take a lot to make the garden absolutely beautiful. Very convenient for Newquay and Padstow and village had well stocked shop
Mrs Hilton August 2019

“A lovely, quirky property that was clean & comfy inside & located in a great little village.”

It was a nice touch to have some milk & biscuits left for us! There was also a vase of flowers but unfortunately they were on their last legs.The outside space is very important to us & the garden was reached by having to go out of the front door (which is right on the roadside) round the side of the building & down some steps so not suitable for eating outside. This was not pointed out in the description. Also, what could have been a lovely garden was full of weeds & not properly maintained. There was also no gate to the garden as shown in the pictures to close it off & cushions for the chairs were just thrown under the building. The front of the building also had weeds growing round it. In the kitchen the toaster, kettle, microwave & cooker were not of a very good standard & the left hand side of the toaster wouldn't stay down. Also at the end of the week one night the electrics kept shorting out which we managed to isolate to the cooker. All appliances also had no PAT testing certificates except one going back to around 2013. Nearly all windows were also stuck shut or had no way to hold them open so it got very warm. We appreciate it is an old property but they just weren't maintained. We did have a lovely time here but it could have been so much better & we feel it was overpriced as not fully maintained, especially as we had stayed in another similar but fully maintained older property the week before that was £300 cheaper!
Mr Follett July 2019

“We thought we was closer to the beach due to the photos almost on it but we wasn’t I had built myself up for morning strolls on it , but saying that it is beautiful and once you got your bearings it was perfect central place to be we went to Eden project ,adrenaline quarry ,Goliath falls ,Mawgan Porth beach ,lusty glaze beach for the water sports and lots more .”

The village has everything you need lovely tea room we had a jam packed holiday didn’t cook once as the restaurants in village was so reasonable would love to go again .
Mrs Bunyan June 2019

“We had a very enjoyable time at The Toll House - the property is well-equipped and we liked the quirkiness of it.”

There were only a couple of minor issues i.e. the very bright street light which shone into the bedroom windows at night- we had to block it by putting pillows at the window each night! Perhaps blackout curtains could be installed; also a gate to the garden would have been nice for privacy and security, particularly for clients with children. These are just minor quibbles, and everything else was lovely and we enjoyed sitting by the river in the garden watching the wildlife (even saw a kingfisher). The only thing which was a little irritating was the day we were leaving, when the cleaners arrived at 9.58a.m. as we were getting our belongings together ready to leave, and insisted on coming in as they "had 6 properties to clean" that day. Whilst not actually being rude, two of them were upstairs and had the beds stripped before we had even taken the suitcases downstairs, and the other one hovered in the kitchen while I emptied the last minute items from the fridge, waiting to clean the shower room,( which made us feel slightly uncomfortable about using the toilet before leaving), and removing all towels before we had washed our hands. We understand there is a time for vacating a property, but felt it would have been polite to wait outside for for a few minutes.
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“We stayed here October time and what a fantastic little gem this was!”

The cottage itself is very cute but also has a lot of room. The garden is really nice to chill in and sit by the river that flows right through the middle. Fantastic access to Rock and Padstow just a short drive away. Column St Major is also a beautiful little town with a lot of character and is a 5 minute walk from the cottage (if that). Hope you enjoy your stay as much as we did!!
Mr & Mrs Dixson

“Lovely, cosy little gem!”
Mr & Mrs Peate

“Had a great stay.”

Comfy stay, cosy cottage. Good location.
Sharon Kidner

“Snug despite the storms - very well equipped - great location and the snowdrops are out!”
Mr & Mrs Heinert

“'What a beautiful and nice place.”

. We enjoyed every day. It felt like coming home.Thank you very, very much.
Mr and Mrs Corrin & family

“We very much enjoyed our stay.”

Lovely cosy little cottage with a beautiful garden.
Emma

“Cosy warm cottage with all mod-cons.”

Good location for exploring the beautiful scenery. So much to see. We'll be back.
Mr & Mrs Bowes

“Had lovely stay.”

Cornwall so lovely, so much to see. Cottage absolutely beautiful, everything we needed. Thank you.
Mr B Campbell & family

“Unbelievably beautiful & cosy cottage.”

Thank you, you have thought of everything! We would recommend it to anyone.
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The property

Situated down a lane on the fringes of the small, quiet town of St Columb Major, The Toll House is Grade II listed, detached, former toll keeper's cottage with a pretty garden bordering a small river.

Tastefully and traditionally decorated, the interior has genuine character with lots of exposed beams and small, leaded windows while Outside you can take a seat by the river and unwind whilst enjoying its tranquility and beauty.Responding to its appeal and charm, guests have described the cottage as a gem of a place for a cosy holiday or short break.

It makes an ideal home from home for couples or small families at any time of year.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x king size (zip/link can be twin on request), 1 x double
Ground floor shower room, with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Living room with dining area and small woodburner
Porch.
Central heating, small woodburner
Oven, washing machine, fridge, microwave
TV, WIFI
Fuel and power and inc in rent
Bed linen and towels inc in rent
Roadside parking
Rear garden with seating by river
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 0.3 miles
Note: Children must be supervised by the river.

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About the location

ST COLUMB MAJOR

Newquay 7 miles; Padstow 9 miles.

An old and picturesque market town nestled among lush green countryside, just five miles from the North Cornish Coast. The resort attractions of Newquay includes bars, clubs, a zoo, vibrant shops, the National Surfing Centre and fabulous beaches are all just 7 miles away, while 9 miles in the other direction is the sleepy fishing port of Padstow. In between lies a beautiful section of the South West Coast path, winding its way over the clifftops, down to tranquil coves and across some of the region's top beaches. The surrounding area is also a visitor’s paradise with much to see and do. Stately homes, world-renowned gardens, adventure playgrounds and theme parks, model railways, fishing lakes and golf courses are all to be discovered within 10 miles. Even the spectacular Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan, both on the other side of the county, are only 12 miles away, making this a superb base for your Cornish holiday.

Note: Children must be supervised by the river

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Last minute
Christmas

The Toll House

St Columb Major, Cornwall (Ref. 988927)

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Features

“Comfy beds!”

“A lovely, quirky property that was clean & comfy inside & located in a great little village.”

“We had a very enjoyable time at The Toll House - the property is well-equipped and we liked the quirkiness of it.”

“We stayed here October time and what a fantastic little gem this was!”

“Lovely, cosy little gem!”

“Had a great stay.”

“Snug despite the storms - very well equipped - great location and the snowdrops are out!”

“'What a beautiful and nice place.”

“We very much enjoyed our stay.”

“Cosy warm cottage with all mod-cons.”

“Had lovely stay.”

“Unbelievably beautiful & cosy cottage.”

The property

Summary

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About the location

ST COLUMB MAJOR