Gwynn Cottage

We spent a very relaxing stay at Gwyn Cottage, & the cake, tea & milk was very much appreciated on our arrival.

the new kitchen was lovely and very well stocked with appliances, the cottage was very comfy, & the Garden was delightful and very secure for our dog. The village of St Mabyn had a very impressive community shop which was stocked with local produce. Altogether we had a wonderful stay

Well laid out and presented in a fantastic condition.

Everything you need for a short stay accommodation is there. Tea, milk and CAKE was a very nice touch …many thanks. Located very central and access to all areas is no problem. A very friendly village and fantastic local pub which sells food and drink of the highest quality. A local community shop is a few minutes walk and stocks everything you would need or desire. Overall a fantastic place to stay and amazing support from the owners and support team. We will definitely stay there again.

We had a wonderful 2 weeks holiday in this pretty old stone cottage.

Charmingly modernised to high standards and with attention to details. The cottage is extremely well equipped, including garden sets, sun loungers, and BBQ sets. They also provided charcoal and fire starters and matches, so we didn’t have to buy a whole set just to have 1 BBQ. Having heatwave throughout our stay, we spent lots of time in the garden, very beautiful and cosy with fairy lights coming on in the evening too. Maintenance team did superb job. The cottage was spotlessly clean, and they changed the linens and towels after one week of our stay, we felt very well cared for. The owner was very responsive and kind, when we had a slight problem with the lock and contacted the owner, it was sorted straight away. Parking wise, we managed to park either in the space next to bus stop, which is at the entrance of Chappell Terrace, or on the road next to the pub parking lot. 3-4 times we had to park in the village car park, but it’s only a 5 minutes stroll through the village which we enjoyed. Overall, a fantastic property to have a wonderful holiday in this beautiful part of Cornwall. Thank you!

Very clean, well equipped cottage.

We enjoyed a comfortable week with all we needed for us and the dog. Walled garden completely safe, lovely local pub, beautiful area. We have already recommended it to friends who have booked it for next whitsun holidays.

Gwynn cottage is a lovely little cottage in a wonderful village.

It is very well equipped (the kitchen knives are actually sharp!) and very well maintained. We were lucky to stay during the May heatwave and the garden was beautiful to sit out in for morning coffee and evening drinks. The local village pub is great, serving good food and has a big beer garden. There is also a cider farm on the outskirts of the village that holds regular events and is worth a visit. St Mabyn is a great base for exploring north Cornwall. We visited both coasts taking in Padstow and surrounding areas and the other side seeing the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project plus some lovely towns and beaches. Would stay again!

Lovely cosy cottage with wood burner and BBQ we used each day.

Great location next to the foothpats useful for the dogs. Easy access to the sandy beaches: Rock beach and Polzeath with water taxi to Padstow, where we found plenty of restaurants and coffee shops. Overall fantastic week in beautiful Cornwall.

Great cottage in a lovely location

Beautiful little cottage with a contemporary feel and a beautiful, secluded little garden Short drive to many beautiful beaches as well as Port Isaac and Padstow.

Lovely little touches like leaving a yummy cake and tea bags for us as well as a very well-equipped kitchen - although space is limited! The cottage was very clean. Older people need to be aware the stairs are very steep. The shower had quite low pressure but this may be unavoidable. And parking is a few hundred yards away though you can park outside to unload. But these are just small issues and so long as you're aware of them then we would highly recommend this cottage.

The cottage was exactly as described.

In a nice and beautiful location. The bed in the master bedroom was incredibly comfortable. I would say the bunk beds in the smaller room are really only suitable for small children as the room itself is very small. We had a few issues getting the tempreture right in the shower but once set it was lovely. The cottage was spotlessly clean and really cosy. Our dog loved the garden which was great as it was totally secure and he could go in and out as he pleased. I would definitely recommend the cottage for any couple or family with young children that are looking for a peaceful stay in the perfect location for exploring Cornwall. 10/10.

Brilliant cottage is fantastic location for walking dogs.

One criticism would be temperature of the hot water is far too high and led to scalding in bath.

When I got to the property I could see it was not Semi- Detached, as it looked when I Booked it, on Entering I could see no BLINDS, in the Kitchen ( what's that about) Washing Machine that would not START, Cycle, Advertised as having Netflix ( I'm told to enter my Netflix Account , if I had one I wouldn't have CONTACTED them, NOISY NEIGHBOURS , with INFANTS, FAULTY FIRE ALARM, in the KITCHEN, going off ALL HOURS of the DAY, 2,3,4, A M.

I. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PROPERTY. SPENT GOOD MONEY ON THIS HOLIDAY.

Beautiful cottage, ideal base to explore that part of Cornwall, everything I needed for relaxing stay, at first I thought the parking was an issue but I used the village hall car park which meant I found the lovely community shop and the walk through the village introduced me to some very friendly villagers and the brilliant pub.

Thank you.

Quite simply one of the best cottages we’ve stayed in with Sykes.

Not just perfectly situated for all the main sights in this area but spacious, homely and well equipped. The enclosed garden was a real bonus for our dog as so many Cornish cottages open straight onto the street and having a fabulous pub within a few minutes walk was a real treat. Everything had been considered from extra rugs to wood for the burner and complimentary teabags and cake. We had a slight issue with the toilet flush but we messaged the caretaker and it was rectified the same days - many thanks to him. A few of the reviews have grizzled about the parking but we really didn’t find it an issue, we unloaded outside the cottage then was able to park on the small carpark at the bottom of the lane each day. Would definitely stay again infact we would happily live there! Can’t recommend enough

When we arrived the cottage was cold ( am guessing the heating had been off for a few days ) .

There was no hot water . However after a phone call to the owner this was rectified the next morning although it did mean we had a night without hot water and had to get up early the next morning to let the plumber in . The owner suggested we could fill the bath with the electric shower . I would have expected an offer of a small refund as we had paid £487 for a three night stay . However the cottage was cosy , extremely well equipped and perfect for our cocker spaniel .

Very cosy cottage; very well equipped too.

Nothing was missing. We particularly appreciated the nice touches like Christmas decorations, Christmas treats and extra wood for the stove. We had the feeling every thing was done to make our stay as pleasant as possible. We also really appreciated how understanding Louise the owner was when we wanted to change our arrival date. À perfect break away from home but with the comforts of home.

Parking is a bit of a pain but you can park down the road but don’t use the residents parking area.

I think you can park in the pub car park if you get permission from them. Very friendly and a minute walk from the cottage. Good pub as well

A delightful cottage, classical architecture with furnishing sympathetic to the property style.

Very comfortable, cosy and all faciltities provided to a high standard. A colourful rear garden, with table and chairs, and space for our puppy to play outside. Set in beautiful village with easy access to staggeringly beautiful beaches and towns eg Padstow, Polzewth and Port Issac. Highly recommended, and care taken to protect the natural environment with recycling and earth friendly products used. The owner is very friendly, helpful, communicative and accommodated us at short notice. Absolutely wonderful stay.

Lovely cottage which had all you needed to enjoy your stay there.

A few extras like blankets in the lounge were appreciated. Clean and well thought out.

Lovely cottage in a super village in excellent location for visiting North Cornwall.

Minor inconvenience about the parking but did manage to get a space at the bottom of the road every evening. Would most definitely use it again.

Beautiful cottage has everything you need for a home from home holiday.

It’s just a short drive to some beautiful beaches that are fully accessible to dogs.

Charming cottage, well-equipped and very clean.

Provisions of tea, milk and delicious cake on arrival were much appreciated! Pretty garden, secure for dogs. Parking was never an issue, we used the parking area at the end of the lane, opposite the pub. Helpful folder of local advice and instructions. Some nice touches, such as dog towels for muddy paws, not that we needed them, being blessed with a mostly sunny week! The stair gates were useful to keep our dogs downstairs. It was also good that the owners provided all the Ecover products that are suitable for use with a septic tank. The only minor quirk was the hot water, which took 36hrs to heat up after running a bath. Not a problem for us, we used the electric shower instead. We've stayed in enough old cottages to know there's always a quirk somewhere! Overall, we very much enjoyed our stay and found this to be an ideal base for exploring the local area and north coast beaches.

The cottage was very clean and very well equipped.

It was nice and cosy place to spend the evenings in front of a log fire. The local pub was excellent and friendly and gave good meals. The only thing that I felt was needed is that I think it could do with a carpet runner by the front door instead of the mat so that you could get into the house to be able to take your wet-muddy shoes off. Other than that a great week.

2nd stay and still very happy.

You do need to actually read the description as it clearly states the stairs are steep and that parking is a 1 minute walk away, it is a charming cottage not a modern purpose built house. The cottage is spotless, they have everything you may need. Lovely secure garden for the dog, with a nice walk through the fields just up the lane. The pub 2 minutes away is really nice with decent food and friendly locals. We are looking forward to our next stay.

Cottage comfortable, parking terrible, stairs a nightmare, not suitable for older people.

Pretty Cottage well placed within village for shop, pub and walks.

Overall very clean except for horribly mouldy shower curtain which needs to be replaced. Access to the cottage is via VERY narrow lane and it was impossible to open passenger doors of our Discovery to unload outside cottage. All nearby spaces allocated to residents or taken so we had to park in carpark 300 yds away. So for that reason we would not rebook. But that is the only reason.

We had a fantastic week in Cornwall, Gwynn Cottage itself was perfect.

- from the moment we walked through the front door we felt at home, relaxed and welcomed.

The cottage was very clean and tidy, everything we needed.

Garden well maintained and a nice place to relax. The only parking available to us was behind the shop in the village and although not that far was slightly inconvenient. We enjoyed our stay there.

A lovely cottage with pretty garden, just a short walk to the local pub.

We really enjoyed our stay and there were nice touches such as leaving milk and tea bags as well the most delicious cake. Kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. Thank you

we would have felt safer with a hand rail on the right of the stairs as well, as they are very steep.

We recently stayed at Gwyn Cottage in April for 2 nights, of a 7 nights booking.

When we arrived the cottage was freezing cold, the old storage heater which was set at the lowest number was simply inadequate for the lounge & dinning room, which then leads directly into the kitchen, there is a radiator in the kitchen but this is located by the back door which was also on the lowest setting. We tried several times to put the storage heater up, but this did not work. There is a log burner in the lounge, but no promised supply of fire lighters, which we had to go out in the pouring rain & purchase ourselves. (Please note there is no parking at the cottage the lane is far too narrow, you can only unload your bags. You then have to try & find a car space in the village, which proved to be difficult for the two days we were there). Please note the front garden is a shared garden with another neighbour on the opposite side next door. The log burner would have been great for heating the cottage as we have one at home, but I was recovering from a severe chest infection & having the fire lite proved to be difficult. There should be alternative adequate heating available in either central heating or other. There is also very limited hot water, set for 1 hour per day in the mornings, please note if you have a bath in the morning you are then without hot water for the rest of the day. The cottage is old & dated with a mixture of very old & old furniture. The kitchen is very basic with a kettle, toaster, microwave & fridge freezer, that is it. There is very little in the way of storage & counter space. The cooker was very dirty & the top had not been cleaned, we have taken lots of photos of everything we encountered & to evidence everything. There were also spiders & webs in a lot of the rooms. It is the start of the season & we would expect that the cottage would be really clean & warm. We attempted for 2 days to knock next door, where the advertised caretaker lives to try & resolve the heating & hot water issue but to no avail. Whilst out in the garden having coffee on the Monday morning we saw a Rat come out from under the summer house in the garden & run down towards the open french doors to the kitchen, it then ran down the side of the house. We again tried the caretaker next door but to no avail, & decided to contact the owner. She was very apologetic & explained that the caretaker had been away at a family celebration & wouldn’t be back for a couple of days. The owner explained that she would arrange for the caretaker to come and see us when they were back & turn up the heating & extend the hot water availability, & arrange for poison to be put down & for some netting to be placed around the summer house to stop the Rats getting into the garden. Although the owner was apologetic & polite, she didn’t seem to grasp the seriousness of the situation. How she imagined that we would want to stay with Rats in the garden, as well as poison being laid and the risk to our little dogs, is beyond us. We contacted Sykes straight away & paid for a second cottage & moved that day. We messaged the owner & explained that this situation was not acceptable to us & that we were moving to another cottage & would be seeking a full refund. Throughout her messages, which we have saved, She was quite hesitant to discuss our refund, until we made it very clear that we would be contacting environmental health & the council. Suffice to say we received our full refund the following morning. We would NOT recommend this cottage for obvious reasons.

Lovely home from home cottage!

Everything you could need was provided. The community shop in the village was handy and the people there were friendly. Our two dogs were safe in the pretty enclosed garden and we all enjoyed the logburner in the evening. The parking was fine and the loading/unloading was hassle free as it is a quiet little road. The cottage is in a super location, super close to Padstow, Tintagel and of course Wadebridge for the shops. We discovered Constantine Bay beach near Padstow and travelled 40 mins to Holy Well beach south of Newquay which was epic! The Eden project is close by too. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and the sun shone!! Many thanks!

Lovely cottage - we had a fabulous stay.

This is a lovely cottage that is in a great location, it was imaculate and very cozy.

The pub is only 50 yards away and is really great, there is also a shop in the village which is handy. The enclosed garden is great for the dog and having walks on the doorstep is perfect. You can see the owners take care of the place and take great pride, would have no hesitation in reccomending and look forward to a return visit.

If some of the cottages allowed dogs upstairs.

Then for example, anzious dogs would not damage downstairs. Our dog chewed a basket and fireglove, whilst I was in the shower. It wouldn't have happened if I'd taken them upstairs with me.. Lively lovely cottage and garden. Water pressure not great. But manageable. We wills stay again, if you'd have us

Perfectly situated to explore the local sights; local pub in the village is very friendly and serves great food.

Cottage is well-maintained and comfortable. Would have preferred a tumble drier than a dishwasher, and the cooker is listed as gas online, but is actually an electric one, very slow to warm up and cook as we didn't always want to eat out in the evenings. For an old cottage it has thin walls in the lounge area, as extremely noisy neighbours at No2, loud music, constant yappy dog and a loud angry row one night. Otherwise an enjoyable post-Christmas break even though Cornwall was pretty much closed.

Can highly recommend Gwynn cottage.

Perfect location, tucked away but in easy reach of the coast and moors. A week just wasn’t long enough. The cottage itself is beautifully well maintained with everything you would need. It was cosy and warm, with use of an open log fire if needed. Lovely attention to detail. We even had all our shopping delivered as most of the large supermarkets cover the area. There is a lovely village pub at the end of the road and plenty of walks if you are taking dogs. There were plenty of dog towels provided (we had taken our own just in case) and a very secure back garden too. It’s easy enough to drive up to the cottage to unload etc and plenty of street parking nearby. We never had any issues. If you need anything the owners are very prompt at replying. We will definitely be back again.

Very cosy and comfortable cottage

Lovely cottage we really enjoyed our stay !

Dave who looks after property left us scones,clotted cream,milk tea coffee which made us feel very much at home very nice touch thank-you ! On a negative there were parking issues as you cannot park outside property lady who lives at end property was angry that we were blocking her right of way shouting at top of voice well I have right of access well we had to unload car so that spoilt our stay a bit so beware ! And mind your head when coming down stairs as we both hit ours on way down needs mind your head sign ! Could do with heating in bedrooms. It was a lovely well maintained cottage and we would love to return sometime in the future ! Thank-you Kind regards Derricke & Steve

We had a wonderful stay at Gwynn Cottage.

The cottage is so cosy. Everything was clean. The location is ideal: close to great beaches. And the proximity to the field (seconds away) made it easy to exercise our working cockers. Would recommend to others, and will likely return.

Beautiful old cottage exactly like the photos, gorgeous friendly village with a great local pub and shop.

Locals all nice and the lovey neighbours are on hand should you need anything. Great places to visit all within half an hour drive, no need to venture beyond that especially if you’ve travelled a long time to get there anyway. Felt very honoured to stay somewhere with so much history.