Bolitho's Retreat

The cottage is very bright and airy however there is a couple of points that would of made an improvement.

tI would of been nice if there had been some sort of chair and dressing table in the bedroom, at 70 years of age having to sit on the floor to do hair and makeup is not great. The weather was not good when we were there but the little garden could of had a tidy up ,and made nice to sit out there.

We just had a wonderful week at Bolitho's cottage near Helford, parking was easy, all instructions for getting keys etc great, bedroom spacious.

TV was huge and the kitchen fully equipped. A big Sainsbury in Helston was c.7 miles away. A quiet and secluded property, we liked it. Very comfy!

A lovely cottage with off street parking, washing machine and drying rack, lots of space for the two of us in the kitchen and dining area, and the living room.

Really big bedroom. Bathroom is downstairs and the shower has good water flow. The whole cottage is very light with good sized windows. The narrow lanes to access it were a challenge because we don’t have lanes like that in Australia. We really enjoyed our stay there.

Really enjoyed our stay and would like to thank the owners

Previous reviews have made note of the steep stairs up to the bedroom which we agree with.

The bedroom curtains really need taking up as at present they fall onto the floor immediately on top of the first step which is dangerous and a significant trip hazard. We stayed for a week and would have appreciated two bath towels each for that period of time. There is a washing machine but depending on the weather one could not guarantee drying laundry on the same day. There is an ironing board but no iron. The patio and table and chairs are at the front of the building. At present there are significant renovations/building works next door and due to re-roofing we were unable to sit out side in private. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything necessary for self catering. The bathroom was clean but unfortunately there is some mould and perhaps time for a new window blind. The shower has excellent water pressure. The is no boiler to limit hot water as the gas supply provides constant hot water for showers which is excellent. The property description states babe in arms ... if someone were taking a baby at crawling stage they would need to secure something across the top of the stairs as the safety gate is only at the bottom. The photos on the Sykes Website are extremely accurate and the property definitely homely. excellent.

Great place to stay.

Very comfortable and clean with plenty of space to move around, also the property is well maintained and equipped for self catering. Only downside are the steep steps to the bedroom.

The cottage was very clean and tidy and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

The bed was very comfortable and it was handy having chairs in the bedroom and plenty of storage space.The kitchen was well equipped .The couch in the living area was nice but a bit low for creaky knees like ours.The only negative I can think of was the wi-fi kept dropping out so made watching anything other the the 5 terrestrial channels difficult .But we had a lovely holiday and may well return sometime in the future

It is our second visit to Bolithos Retreat.

It is a lovely cottage, very comfortable, clean , warm, quiet and everything you would want for a lovely holiday.

Nice place , everything is there My only suggestion would be for a tv upstairs

We went for the second two weeks in January 24.

Looked for a place with gas central heating (controllable and clean, as opposed to wood burners or storage heaters), a good price and location. We were not disappointed. The property was warm when we arrived. The whole property was bright spacious and clean. The bedroom upstairs was large with a big comfortable bed. The open plan downstairs was perfect with a good TV. The shower was excellent. The property had everything we needed. We are in our 70's and there was no problem with the stairs. Nice quiet location from which to access all of west Cornwall, north and south.. Good for a summer or winter visit..

Lovely remote property, despite a very wet and windy week the central heating kept the cottage nice and snug.

Well equipped and comfortable. great view from the bedroom windows. Would have liked a TV in the bedroom but that is just our preference. Quite close to Helford village if you don,t mind the narrow lanes.

A wonderful setting and cosy building, really peaceful and relaxing.

Lovely light and airy bolthole for a couple - even the steep stairs were manageable despite some lack of mobility.

If there'd been a spare bin liner we would have happily put rubbish out sooner too!

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Bolitho’s.

This is our second time. Beautiful area, great accommodation & would thoroughly recommend. Great to see the Prince of Wales in Newtown now open with great food & very close to Bolitho’s !

Lovely cottage quiet & comfortable with a pub within walking distance with great food .

We had a very enjoyable holiday .

Beautiful cottage.

The bed was so comfortable and the whole place was cosy, which was perfect for hunkering down from storm Noah, which swept through while we were there! Thank you Scot for the eggs which I forgot to replace. We would definitely come back.

Excellent base for a single person or couple to explore the surrounding area.

Now the prince of wales pub has re-opened you’ve even got a village pub within walking distance again. Simple shower room, well equipped kitchen and a comfy bed. It’s all you need to come home to after a day out. This area truly is the most beautiful in England!!!

Bolitho's Retreat is an ideal cottage for a short autumn stay.

We would love to return one day. Gerry Flynn

A lovely little cottage.

However storage space for clothes etc was a bit limited & the very steep stairs was a problem with the w/c being downstairs. Outside space could do with being a bit larger to. But Bolithos retreat is a great base to explore the lizard & the surrounding county side, coves, towns & walks.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bolitho’s.

A lovely retreat in a great location. We would definitely come again, which is the best compliment of all.

It was a fantastic little house with everything we needed for 5 days.

Very cosy, comfortable and in a lovely quiet area. Ideal for exploring south of Cornwall. I think you should mention the very remote setting/country roads and the definite need for a car if exploring.

The only problem was the deep clean side of things, looks good on the surface but if you look closer there are some areas that need a deep clean other than that it was a fantastic stay.

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This is a lovely nook to get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the silence of the breathtaking Cornwall countryside.

With off-road parking, it's clean, comfortable, and has a kitchen with all the essentials, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, we were even left a lovely welcome gift of local apple juice and shortbread biscuits. Located near many land marks and down the road from the best pasties in existence, we will definitely be returning

Bolithos Retreat was perfect for my stay.

It was easy to find, with good parking in a quiet location, but within easy reach of the many beautiful places to visit on and around the Lizard area. Perfect for my dog too, with a secure outside area and safe walks around the village. The accommodation was very clean and bright with everything you need. I couldn't have asked for more. I loved it and would go back.

We had a very enjoyable stay at Bolitho's Retreat which is ideally situated on the Lizard peninsula.

Our only reservations were that the stairs to the bedroom upstairs were very steep and with my wife and myself both being in our 70s, nocturnal visits to the bathroom downstairs were rather daunting! We had a real mix of weather when we were there and we used the television much more than I guess would be normal and the tv was rather old with indifferent sound quality and without iPlayer. Other than those minor reservations, we had a really enjoyable stay.

A great little rural property that could benefit from an update for example, some of the bathroom fixings.

It was unfortunate but the weather was horrendous (rain, thunder etc) - the downside of the pitched roof with value windows in the bedroom was the lack of soundproofing and glazing. The welcome tea and shortbread tray was a nice touch. The bathroom is downstairs and shower only. The kitchen well equipped. We didn't see the owners however, we didn't arrive until late and was out each day. The access and key collection was easy. Would happily stay again.

Just what we were looking for!

Well presented and clean. No complaints at all.

Good Location, environment, cosy cottage, nice people in the village, all facilities were available except diswasher.

Was expecting diswasher as a default. Have to spend time cleaning on top of the schedule. Love to stay here again.

Lovely secluded spot.

Close to everything but a shame the pub has closed since our last visit.

This is a lovely place, it is very rural so we found a need to drive each day which was not an issue for us.

It was clean, well maintained and comfortable. The listing mentioned a pub but unfortunately it has closed so if you want a ‘local’ you will need either a taxi or designated driver. I would recommend this place though as it was lovely.

For two people, the cottage is functional, cosy and proved a good base for seeing the area, with good off road car parking.

The bed is comfortable and the kitchen had a good selection of crockery and cutlery. The welcome tray was also a very nice touch. We believe the cottage would benefit having clear instructions being left, for example what to do with recycling and linen. The main downside was the check in and check out times. We appreciate that in the current climate more time may be required to conduct a thorough clean between stays, however we found a check out by 9am was very early (too early) and it would benefit future guests if this was extended to 10am or preferably 11am, still leaving considerable time as you can’t check in before 6pm on arrival. It’s a shame that the local pub has closed as this would have helped improve our stay by giving options closer to home and in walking distance. We are also conscious that we were lucky that schools weren’t in during our stay as the cottage backs onto a playing field, during term times this could impact privacy due to noise (although we did not have this experience).

Unfortunately there was no WiFi but apart from that it was perfect

Lovely place!

Easy access to all destinations, stairs very steep no good for elderly but Lovely stay Bed very comfortable

Very nice Cottage ,nicely decorated but we found it too out of the way!

The stairs were too steep for us and we are really fit for our age so i don't think it suitable for older people! We were given little or no information when we arrived but that maybe due to the Covid situation. We did not find the sofa comfortable and in the bad weather that we had,it was not comfortable enough to stay indoors! I am sure younger people would find it fine !

Couldn't find a hairdrier, searched everywhere, luckily I always take a small travel hairdrier.

Always lashings of hot water and the cottage itself was warm and cosy which we needed as the weather was very cold wet and windy. The patio area was lovely we never unfortunately got to use it due to the weather.

I wrote you an email yesterday and included photographs of dirty drainer and stained washing up bowl.

Sealant black and not sealed in front of sink. Sent photo of that too. Very strong damp musty smell from ALL kitchen cupboards. Washed all the crockery and cutlery every time before using. Such a shame as it’s a lovely cottage. Clean n very comfortable bed. Sure these things can be put right.

A delightful holiday home, well appointed and situated in a very peaceful village.

Bolitho's Retreat is like Dr Who's TARDIS - it looks small but the space inside is so well planned that it feels spacious.

Very comfortable.

We had a wonderful stay, lots of walks nearby as well as plenty of towns to visit, just a small distance in the car.

The accommodation is set in a quiet rural village that is just beautiful, much different to the usual caravan holidays that we’ve had in Cornwall and much better! I’ll absolutely be using Sykes Holiday Cottages again. The accommodation itself is very charming and full of character, the owners live next door so are easy to contact should you need them, that being said, you don’t feel as though they’re keeping tabs on you. All in all we had a really lovely stay and we can’t wait to visit again!

Really enjoyed staying at the cottage it was fantastic

The cottage is lovely, clean and cosy, the only problem we had was the microwave but it didn't spoil our stay and we would recommend the cottage.

Loved the relaxed get away.

The property was clean and tidy , had all the facilities required for every day use. Great Location to visit surrounding area and local attractions. The Landlord was very ameniable, we felt comfortable and will definitely return and recommend.

The cottage itself was good - what was described.

It was comfortable and well equipped. The only disappointment was that the shower did not have particularly hot water, indeed luke warm at best. The owner was told of the situation, however did not seem overly interested and did absolutely nothing about it.

We had a really lovely short break in a beautiful cottage.

Thank you

Second year running I’ve booked my Cornish holiday through Sykes.

Very easy and friendly to deal with, both via the app/online and over the phone. ‘Bolitho’s Retreat’ was a lovely 1 bed getaway; very well appointed, and maintained. It was clear the owners had gone an extra step in fitting the rental out with touches to make it feel like a home. Very quite location, 10 mins walk to a pub with excellent food and the location gave easy access to the Lizard, West Cornwall and the Falmouth areas Only thing missing, and this is purely personal, was WiFi. We had no phone signal in the cottage and this would have aided us in staying in contact with family. As I said, purely personal as I know a lot of folk like to ‘getaway’ when on Holliday. Thanks to the owners Scott and Vicky who we met on arrival - a great stay

The cottage was in a quiet village and was central to the coastal beaches.

There was a pub about a ten minute walk from the cottage and a shop ten minute drive in next village. Footpaths handy for dog walking and there were dog friendly beaches within a twenty minute drive. The cottage was well equipped and pleasantly decorated.

Great place to stay, great location.

Would definitely recommend this place to stay to anyone

Would highly recommend this cottage.

Scott was lovely and helpful. The place itself was clean, peaceful and had everything you needed. Great base for exploring Cornwall. Would definitely book again.