Honipine House

3.3Fair

3.0Cornish Cottage Holidays rating

6 Guests

2 Beds

1 Bathroom

Pet Friendly

Description

Honipine House is a fine reverse-level, dog-friendly property in Honicombe Park, Cornwall, boasting a balcony, electric fire, and countryside views.

Tavistock 6.6 miles; Plymouth 18.1 miles.

Your dates

Everything you'll need

Garden / Patio
Ground Floor Bedroom
Off Road Parking
Pet Friendly
Smoke Free

Garden / Patio
Ground Floor Bedroom
Off Road Parking
Pet Friendly
Smoke Free
Pool
Near Walks
Washing Machine

What guests are saying

3.3

Based on 3 reviews

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and maintenance

I would strongly suggest avoiding staying in this property during the winter as the heating is inadequate.

There are no heaters in the bedrooms, only one electric heater in the hallway downstairs and one upstairs. Even with the heaters on, the living room upstairs was only 11 degrees (as shown on the thermometer). The bedrooms were so cold overnight that it was difficult to sleep, even with extra duvets and blankets, as the temperature must have been below 10 degrees, which is uncomfortably low. If the property is to be rented in the winter, plug‑in heaters should be provided for the bedrooms to make them suitable. As it stands, the property is not appropriate for letting during the winter months. Other notes: the toaster only works if you hold the button down the entire time, the kitchen tap is very wobbly and needs fixing, and the lock on the front door is very stiff and difficult to use. The place is probably fine for a summer stay.

SimonJan 2026

Owner response:

Dear Dr Ellwood, I am sorry that you found the house cold for your stay. Did you turn the storage heaters up to the maximum heat? They are left on minimum when the house is empty. There should be an electric mobile heater in the main bedroom? Also the convector heater in the lounge can be on all the time. Regarding the toaster, If you had reported it to the cleaning/ maintenance people ( the phone number listed on the wall) they would have brought you another one to use. Re: the front door being difficult to open, again maintenance would have fixed it. The kitchen tap is rather quirky I know, it is a knack, and has a notice to say how. Perhaps now a new tap is required as attempts to fix it have not resulted in changing the way it works. I am also sorry not to have replied to your review sooner and I hope that you will consider staying in my holiday home once again and able to enjoy it as much as I do. Thank you for your feedback. Best wishes. Carolyn, owner. I

Kettle had a split in it I had to replace The sliding door to the balcony fell apart had to buy tools to fix The turn table in the microwave does not work The toaster is prehistoric and problematic The hot tap in the kitchen wobbles like a Lada gear stick No Internet an essential these days No vacuum to clean up However if these issues were sorted it would have been fine

RichardDec 2025

Owner response:

Hello Mr Robinson, I am sorry that you had some problems during your stay. The Maintenance staff are there to deal with these issues and they had no record of your call. There is a vacuum cleaner in the cupboard in the lounge area along with an iron and ironing board. Due to pressure of turnover in holiday homes, certain small issues are not always reported by the previous clients to maintenance staff. The internet causes great difficulty in this area and the price of the accommodation reflects this. I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay regardless of these issues, and will consider rebooking so that we can ensure all is to your satisfaction. There is a vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board in the cupboard in the lounge area. Best wishes, Carolyn, owner.

We loved our lodge.

A great view from the lounge window, everything was clean and tidy. The only problem was that the hot water would disappear at times and just to point out there was a loose rail on the balcony, which could be a danger to children or pets. But we really loved our stay, many thanks

CaroleSep 2025

Good to know

House Rules

Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £175
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Note: Please be aware the swimming pool is currently closed until Easter.

Stay Information

Check-in / Check-out
15:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1173420
Parking
Off Road Parking

Guest & Pet Policy

Pets
Allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome
Accessibility
Ground floor