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Mallards

Pentewan, Cornwall (Ref. 959305)

4.6

Cornish Cottage Holidays rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

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

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50 Customer Review(s)

  • Heather

    “Totally agree with all the comments in the previous poor review regarding general untidiness and a feeling that it was all a bit grubby.”

    In addition we had two other issues, one extremely serious. The first (which now pales into insignificance in view of the subsequent one) is that the feature bath cannot be used. The hot water runs out before the bath is even a quarter full. I texted the owner via the cleaner (contact number I had been given) to ask if there was a heater for the water as there wasn’t enough for a bath. The owner simply responded that the water was on 24/7! We could not therefore use the bath during our ...

    In addition we had two other issues, one extremely serious. The first (which now pales into insignificance in view of the subsequent one) is that the feature bath cannot be used. The hot water runs out before the bath is even a quarter full. I texted the owner via the cleaner (contact number I had been given) to ask if there was a heater for the water as there wasn’t enough for a bath. The owner simply responded that the water was on 24/7! We could not therefore use the bath during our stay. The main issue however is that the cottage heating system does not work. On arrival at the cottage for a winter break my daughter and I found it to be without working heating. It was freezing cold and everything felt damp. The heaters are night storage so I adjusted the dials (where possible as they were old / broken / jammed) and hoped that they would heat up overnight. The whole cottage was icy cold. There was one portable heater downstairs so we carried it upstairs and put it in one of the bedrooms which we then had to share. It was so cold that we used the duvet from the second bedroom as well and “slept” in our clothes. In the morning despite having all night to heat up the heaters in the bedroom were still barely warm and the one downstairs was stone cold. I contacted the owner via the cleaner and asked him to supply a couple of portable heaters. He didn’t but said he would call the electrician. The electrician didn’t arrive that day so the cottage remained freeing and once again my daughter and I had to sleep in our clothes. I contacted the owner the next day and again asked for a couple of portable heaters (hardly asking for the world) and he just kept promising an electrician. On the third day after more repeated promises of an electrician I contacted Sykes who said they would contact the owner. The email response I then had from them was that the owner “would NOT be providing portable heaters as there was an open fire to heat the cottage and the owner suggested we went and bought logs!” We were already using the fire and had bought bags of coal and logs but alone it was not enough to heat the whole of the downstairs let alone the upstairs. The attitude of the owner was staggering. I cannot stress enough how cold and awful the cottage was. We were so miserable and the owner point blank refused to do anything to heat the cottage. On the fourth day I asked Sykes for a cottage transfer or said we would have to leave. Sykes then contacted the owner again and subsequently although we were out we were told maintenance had attended and turned the heating up “as far as they dared”. Being night storage heaters we knew we would still not have heat that night but hoped they would be hot the next day. So we had yet another night sharing a room with one portable heater and sleeping in our clothes. It was so cold it felt as if we had kept all the windows wide open overnight! The next day the heating was still not working. Unable to face another freezing cold night I went to B & Q and ordered two heaters myself. When they arrived the next day we collected them and local residents on seeing us struggling to carry them into the cottage questioned what we were doing. I was close to tears and they were so lovely, helped us and also went and sorted out their own portable heaters for us to borrow. They too were horrified at how cold the cottage was and at the owner’s refusal to help us. Sykes response was that should we wish to pursue this we will have to pursue the owner direct via the smalls claim court. I am in the process of doing just that!

    - Heather, March 2024

Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Utility room
  • Living room with dining and sitting area
  • Night storage heating
  • Electric oven and hob, Espresso coffee machine, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer
  • Smart TV, Netflix, DVD, WiFi
  • Cot and highchair available on request
  • One small dog welcome at £25 per week
  • Front terrace with furniture
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shops 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.3 miles

The property

Nestled snugly in the heart of the coastal village of Pentewan amidst local life is The Mallards, a traditional double fronted detached cottage with wonderful views over the charismatic old stone harbour, a visual reminder of Pentewan's prosperous industrial heritage.

Mallards is a 500 yard walk to Pentewan beach, perfect for sunbathers, water sports enthusiasts and for walkers and cyclists, a firm favourite among locals since it is so large it rarely gets crowded.

You can find spectacular dog friendly beaches at Gorran Haven, Carhayes, Perranporth, Watergate Bay and Mawgan Porth.

For walkers and cyclists, there is the Pentewan Valley Trail, a 4km inland path through beautiful woodland, and the scenic coastal footpath which stretches in either direction over rugged cliff tops, and hidden coves.

Unspoilt and uncommercialised, the village itself provides a convenience store, the Pisky café, excellent foodie pub The Ship Inn and well reputed bar/restaurant. There is a West facing private enclosed patio equipped with garden furniture and patio heater in front of the cottage and once over the threshold you will discover a simplistic charm where lime washed wood floors, solid oak and antique furnishings, a rustic wood burner and pot belly stove combine to create an informal and relaxed ambience.

There is an attractive kitchen fitted with striking Cornish blue units and a full range of modern appliances and a utility area, offering space for wet suits and bicycles.

Upstairs is a luxurious hand crafted bathroom with a roll-top bath and separate shower and two elegant bedrooms, a twin and a double with an antique style bed stead and beautiful crisp cotton bed linens.

Popular among couples and families, The Mallards has the makings for a memorable holiday.

Numerous day trip destinations lie close by with The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Mevagissey and the Eden Project within a 20 minute drive.

There is off-road parking for one car.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

PENTEWAN

St Austell 4 miles; Mevagissey 2 miles.

Pentewan is a delightful coastal village set back from the sandy expanse of Pentewan Beach. The village shop and pub draw visitors from far and wide, while the beach is good for children and a favourite with water sport enthusiasts. Dogs are only permitted on the beach between the first Sunday in November and the end of February, but dog walkers can enjoy the stunning woodland of the Pentewan Valley Trail, along with other beaches a short drive away. The coastal path passes through the village and as it climbs up the cliffside towards Mevagissey, the views across the bay toward Devon in the far distance are breath-taking. Good cycle paths pass close by and there is cycle hire available in the village. The nearby fishing village of Mevagissey offers many restaurants and fresh local fish. The Lost Gardens of Heligan and Pinetum Gardens are both just a short drive away, while the Eden Project is within easy reach and well worth a visit.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute