Courtyard

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

10 Customer Review(s)

“Not suitable for people with walking difficulties, as stairs are hard to climb.”

Sitting room is upstairs, also settee not suitable as very difficult to get out of. Otherwise excellent, quite with lovely walks.

Sitting room is upstairs, also settee not suitable as very difficult to get out of. Otherwise excellent, quite with lovely walks.

- Mrs Flexman, September 2020
“Fabulous week in this lovely place.”

Friendly and welcoming and a really nice feel. A great base for exploring but also felt pleasant to sit and relax outside.

- Mr Harrod, August 2020
“Lovely cottage with everything that you need for a stay!”

However, there was a very bad issue of damp in the cottage which was much more noticeable in the bedroom downstairs. Unsure if due to lockdown and the cottage potentially being unused it has made the issue worse but it was unacceptable and mould could be seen in the corner of the room and on other walls. All of our clothes which were in the bedroom (even items in the wardrobe or draws) were made damp, and the top of the duvet bedsheet was wet/damp to touch. The smell of damp was imminent everytime we walked through the door when we had been outside. We tried to improve the damp by keeping the heating on 24/7 and opening all of the windows when we were in the property. Even the picture upstairs in the lounge had mould spores inside the frame (originally I thought it was dirty). On night 6 my throat was like razor blades and I had to go out to the pharmacy and buy syrup / cough medicine to help the pain. I have later researched and found that mould spores can cause severe inflammation and irritation to airways. The issue of damp needs to be resolved and if this happened I wouldn’t be able to fault the cottage at all as we had an enjoyable stay otherwise.

- Miss Barnsley, August 2020

Thank you very much for your review, we’re very pleased to hear how much you liked the cottage, but sorry to learn that you experienced an issue with damp. As you can see from the many other positive reviews (including people who stayed just prior to you) this is the first report we’ve received of this nature. We’ve discussed your comments with the owner and they have confirmed they will carefully monitor the property moving forward. They agree there is some damp on the pictures within the frame – these will be cleaned and then reframed. The owners also agree that there was one small mould patch on a bedroom wall which will be attended to. The walls to the ground floor are all dry lined (with bitumen) so it is unlikely there should be a big issue with the property, but to be doubly sure the owners will be carefully checking on the plumbing too. We are confident any issues that are found will be addressed and we hope you will choose to return in future! Owner relations
“Lovely cottage on a perfect location!”

- Mr Norris, July 2020
“Beautifully located on the edge of the village and very handy for the places I wanted to visit, being only 4 miles from Helston and a 15 minute drive to Hayle and its wonderful beaches.”

The information folder was very useful- I sampled the fish and chips from Praze-an-Beeble- they were excellent! The owners were very helpful and welcoming and the attention to detail with the information pack was helpful.

- Mr Adlam, August 2019
“The cottage was nice and quite and peaceful and well positioned for touring all around cornwall.”

- Mr Washington, June 2019
“We Were met by the owner on arrival at the cottage who was very friendly, he explained where we could find him if needed and where we could walk our dogs.”

The cottage itself is stunning and had everything you need in it, which is all good quality. We arrived to find flowers and a lovely welcome pack waiting for us, which was such a lovely gesture. We would highly recommend the cottage to anyone.

- Mrs Kirby, May 2019
“The coutyard was a fabulous place, to stay on a working farm.”

The owner was really friendly and nothing too much trouble. The only slight thing is the info from sykes cottages about dogs is misleading dogs are allowed upstairs but not on furniture. Welcome pack was excelkkent.

- Mr Rogers, May 2019
“You met expectations as we have stayed at Sykes holiday cottages before on several occasions now, and know the very high standards of your lets.”

The Courtyard was perfect for the just the two of us (no dogs or parrots this time!), and Jonathan was as welcoming and helpful as the last occasion, when we stayed in the Mill next door. A fascinating stay on a working farm, and a great base to visit the many attractions of this tip of England's most westerly county.

- Mr Jones, May 2019
“Great welcome .”

Very comfortable and well equipped property and ideally located for both coasts. Will definitely return .

- Mrs Berry, April 2019
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The property

Within leafy green surroundings, this beautifully presented grade II listed barn conversion sits within a pretty rural farmstead less than a 10 minute car journey from the harbour town of Porthleven.

There is a pub just over a mile away where there is a friendly relaxed atmosphere and a food menu where all tastes are catered for. Porthleven is a bustling fishing village clustered around a large harbour, there are galleries and cafes galore as well as some excellent restaurants, including Rick Stein, offering the best in local seafood.

Also home to a sandy beach but we suggest you head for the mile long Praa Sands just ten minutes away; a firm favourite with all age groups, the beach is home to a surf school and beach shop providing wet suit and surf board hire so there really is no excuse to stay out of the water.

Don't worry though; there is also a bar/restaurant and a cafe overlooking the beach for more sedentary pastimes.

Tootle west from here and enjoy a day browsing the coastal hotspot of St Ives, Penzance or Marazion or for a more cosmopolitan vibe head to fabulous Falmouth for cafe culture, cocktails and boutique shops.

The Courtyard has reverse level accommodation with a superb open plan kitchen and living room the first floor.

The vaulted ceiling in this room gives a real feeling of space and light and the windows overlook rolling countryside.

On the ground floor are a pretty bedroom with king size bed plus a modern bathroom.

High quality furnishings, crisp linens and fluffy towels complete the picture.

Outside is a shared courtyard area, perfect for morning coffees and barbecues.

The local area is a walkers' delight with a footpath leaving directly from the doorstep.

Head out through the myriad of footpaths to Godolphin or Tregonning Hills or join the famous South West Coast Path for amazing clifftop walks.

Summary

Reverse-level barn conversion
Ground floor 1 x king bedroom
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Upstairs open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.
Gas central heating and electric fire
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher
TV, DVD
WiFi
Storage for beach equipment
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 1 car
Shared courtyard area with seating
Cot and highchair available on request
2 well-behaved pets welcome free of charge
Sorry, no children over 2yrs and no smoking
Pub/restaurant 1.5 miles
Coast 3 miles.

About the location

PORTHLEVEN

Helston 3 miles; Penzance 10 miles; Hayle 11 miles; St. Ives 17 miles; Falmouth 17.5 miles.

Porthleven is one of south west Cornwall’s hidden, coastal gems, located near Helston, famous for its annual Flora Dance Festival. Situated between Lizard Point and Land’s End, Porthleven retains the feel of a traditional Cornish fishing village, enjoying uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean and the beautiful Cornish coastline. The iconic clock tower sits on the harbour entrance and the pubs, shops, cafés and restaurants cluster around the historic picturesque inner harbour, where there is plenty of boating and marine activity. With a warren of streets lined with classic Cornish, granite cottages, an extensive beach manned with lifeguards, the chance for alfresco dining in one of a number of well reviewed restaurants, and crabbing off the harbour, there are plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy, all year round. Porthleven is building a reputation for eating out with a popular food festival established in the spring. Out of season, Porthleven has one of the best surf breaks in the country where you can sit down and get lost for hours watching the energetic surfers riding the waves. There are some fabulous hidden coves along this stretch of coastline, including Praa Sands, Poldhu Cove, and Rinsey, a magical setting for the more energetic. You may have even seen pictures of Porthleven on television, being one of the best spots in the UK for storm watching, with the crashing winter waves often being used as the backdrop to weather forecasts. Walkers will enjoy the South West Coast Path, adventuring west past Rinsey Head with spectacular views, or south across Loe Bar to Penrose Estate with its National Trust cafe, and on to Gunwalloe Church Cove. Take a trip to the Isles of Scilly by boat or plane and marvel at the display of sub-tropical gardens at the stunning Tresco Abbey. The Eden Project near St. Austell offers an interesting day out. Porthleven is the ideal base for discovering the delights of west Cornwall and the Lizard Peninsula.

Note: Babies welcome, regretfully no children over the age of two years.

Courtyard

Nr Porthleven, Cornwall (Ref. 959671)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Not suitable for people with walking difficulties, as stairs are hard to climb.”

“Fabulous week in this lovely place.”

“Lovely cottage with everything that you need for a stay!”

“Lovely cottage on a perfect location!”

“Beautifully located on the edge of the village and very handy for the places I wanted to visit, being only 4 miles from Helston and a 15 minute drive to Hayle and its wonderful beaches.”

“The cottage was nice and quite and peaceful and well positioned for touring all around cornwall.”

“We Were met by the owner on arrival at the cottage who was very friendly, he explained where we could find him if needed and where we could walk our dogs.”

“The coutyard was a fabulous place, to stay on a working farm.”

“You met expectations as we have stayed at Sykes holiday cottages before on several occasions now, and know the very high standards of your lets.”

“Great welcome .”

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About the location

PORTHLEVEN