“I first stayed in st Columb major when I was 5 years old, 53 years later we still visit cornwall on an annual basis, we absolutely love this part of the world.”
The cottage itself is quaint and in a very quiet area of St Columb. Unfortunately, there was
No welcome pack on arrival - we've stayed in many cottages in cornwall and this is the first time we've never received a welcome pack which is slightly disappointing especially after travelling seven hours.
Wine cooler didnt work, it actually warmed the wine! Under unit lighting didnt work. Some cutlery was dirty in the cutlery drawer. Patio area was untidy so much so my husband swept it, then had to clean patio set before we could use it. We watered the plants daily as requested. Becareful of the steps leading from patio doors, these can be a bit tricky if you have mobility issues, my elderly father had to grab hold of a garden chair to steady himself when stepping down to sit outside. The bath towels were damp when we arrived so had to be hung to dry. Hand soap was provided in both bathrooms but I always take my own so didn't use them however, its a nice touch. Also provided was a dishcloth , a few washing tablets, some washing up liquid. and tea towel, again I didnt use any of these as I take my own.
Cottage was very spacious especially bedrooms. Beds comfortable however, the week we stayed (June) weather was extremely hot, I would recommend a couple of fans for the bedrooms, there was no air whatsoeve which made it unbearable for sleeping.
Sitting out on patio felt like we were a bit on show with the neighbours but also felt we were intruding on the neighbours privacy,
The kitchen was well equipped although we didnt use the appliances as we ate out most days/evenings. There were dvds, books and a few games provided. The information book needs updating, the wifi code was incorrect, the correct code is attached to the back of the wifi box. The courtyard was very quiet and was lovely to listen to bird song every evening and early morning. The cottage itself was pleasant enough and location was great for exploring. We visited Looe, Polperro, Falmouth, Newquay, St Austell (Par market) Mawgan porth, perranporth beaches. We had a lovely time in St Columb major, the village itself is quaint and has a well stocked Co Op however this can be a little expensive but there is a morrisons and aldi nearby in newquay. All in all we did enjoy our time here and returning to st columb brought back many childhood memories.
