Tinners Cottage

Such a lovely cosy cottage!

Lovely and clean. Great location. Great holiday!

A nice little cottage with much potential if time was taken to clean and update the furnishings.

We knew the cottage would be fairly basic but we were happy as long as it was clean. Unfortunately, we were but put off by the cleanliness of the cottage upon arrival which was disappointing as we had a toddler and a 4 month old with us. There were hairs in the bathroom, marks in the toilet, dog biscuits left on the floor in the kitchen area, the rug did not smell very nice and the whole cottage smelt musty which had been poorly masked with a strong chemical smell. The floor was also quite unclean - our white socks were very brown from walking around the property. I tried to contact Sykes about the issue immediately but was unaware the email address I had been corresponding with prior to our stay was a no reply email address. I then tried to phone them to complain the following day and they were unavailable on a Sunday. I did not like to phone the emergency number provided in the cottage as it wasn’t an emergency but later found out that was in fact the number to phone if there were any problems. This needs to be clear for future guests. After a couple of days of waiting for Sykes to reply, I phoned Sykes and they offered to get the cleaners to clean the property which was a hassle as we had unpacked and then had to move things out the way for the clean. I spoke to cleaner on the phone to go through the issues. They wanted to meet with me in person but I felt a phone conversation was better as I had already wasted a lot of my holiday trying to resolve the issues. The clean was disappointing- they took the rug away which was appreciated but there were still hairs all in the sink which wouldn’t have taken much to wipe away. We had already spent half the week in the unclean property and requested some kind of compensation - Sykes said to email them with photos and they would contact the owners and let me know. I have since sent a further 2 emails to the email address I was advised to send to and have had no response and it is weeks ago we stayed. Ultimately, the property needs a bit of updating which would make it easier to clean and more pleasant to stay in. I would not book with Sykes again.

Not a bad cottage a little dated room for improvment.

I'm really sorry but the cottage did not come up to my expectations it was dirty,the sitting room carpet was disgusting and smelt of dogs urine.

outside was not the same as shown on the pictures the garden was over grown,you couldn't even see the fish pond properly it looks just like a hole in the ground with a small amount of plants around it.I seriously wouldn't recommend any one booking it,the only way I enjoyed my stay was the places we visited.it was the worst place i have stayed in the years I have been coming to Cornwall. Yours sincerely Mrs Turner

Warm cosy cottage.

.with everything you need for a comfortable stay…noticed previous guests said about the parking and not easily accessible…we had no problems with that at all…... Garden is lovely..with nice seating areas. and we found it very secure for our two dogs… Quite location…..but central if you want to explore …close to looe/polperro…a must is golithia falls…only a mile down the road…just magical…. Highly recommend the crows nest pub….quaint..great staff and wonderful food…. Would we stay again in Tinners cottage….YES…..

Tinners cottage is nice but a little dark inside.

The cottage was clean and tidy and information was left in folders about the cottage and surroundings. There clean towels placed on all the beds which were comfortable. The parking is ideal if you have a snallish car as it could be difficult if you had a big car due to the lane entering the cottage. The garden could do with the bushes and trees having a good prune and the pond needs clearing as you could not see it due to all the plants at the side. I had to wash several of the glass dishes which were stored under the stairs as they had mould on them and stank of damp/must. The cottage could with a few little upgrades like making the television a smart TV and moving the light switch for the main light as when we first went in had trouble finding it and then noticed it quite high near the ceiling this would be a problem if you were small. A proper wardrobe in the main bedroom instead of a coat and hat stand for your clothes. A little night light you could plug in downstairs at night as it is pitch black instead of switching the main light on and a decent mop and bucket as the head kept coming off the mop. Otherwise the cottage was nice and adequate for the two of us and our dog.

Really lovely stay,cottage is super.

Very well equipped and excellent location,nice and tucked away.Lots to do nearby and really liked the activity information pack,extremely helpful as we had a few days of not great weather.

First thing you see is jars filled with dirty oil which you are meant to use to dispose of used oil.

A clean one should be left if this is needed. Also the sides of the cooker should be cleaned (filled with various debris). Second a dirty and filthy plunger was left in a cupboard we were meant to use for storage - not likely. That was disgusting. Counter space was the small area between the cooker and the sink and in front of the toaster. You knew when your toast was ready as the smoke alarm went off each and every time even though the toast wasn't burnt. Storage was very limited so you had to use the 'decorative' Rayburn. This should be removed and counter space and cupboards put in its place. Just glad we didn't lose anything down the back. Fridge with icebox - should be a full size fridge and freezer given where the house is as you are not a short walk to a shop. We were food shopping most days. Very little natural light downstairs so lights were used constantly. If you were under 5'2" you would have struggled to reach the light switches. Clothes storage - four people had one set of three drawers and a coat rack with padded hangers in the double bedroom - no storage in the twin room. The 'banister' was a pole with two brackets attaching it to the wall. If you had to grab it if you fell it would have become detached from the wall and you would have had a nasty fall. The current shower partition should be replaced. It was difficult to move.

It is a lovely cottage, but there are things that need improving.

There is a lovely garden but it’s quite neglected. The natural sunlight was blocked from the garden always due to so many overgrown trees. This was a shame because sitting in the garden wasn’t enjoyable as we couldn’t get any sunlight. Lots of overgrown bushes also. Blocked sunlight also made the cottage very dark in side. The facilities within the cottage were good. the description of being able to walk to local pub needs to be updated. It would be quite dangerous to attempt the walk as the roads are windy and there is no room or walking paths for pedestrians. The smoke alarm needs to be moved . Everytime we used the cooker it went off. Also advised in booklet in cottage a full bag of wood would be supplied. This didn’t happen. On our first day, I banged my head on the stairs which was so painful. More obvious signs would be helpful. The hardest things was manoeuvring in and out of cottage driveway. This really needs to be addressed. There were many close calls the entrance could be opened up more to make getting in and out of cottage easier. Overall a pleasant stay, but would we go back- No.

My wife and I thought that Tinners Cottage was just what we wanted as a holiday base.

It was clean, well equipped and well situated for exploring Cornwall. A lot of thought had obviously gone into providing things to use on holiday. There were maps, suggestions for days out and even things like buckets and spades for families with young children. We really enjoyed our stay, would recommend it to our families and wouldn't hesitate to book the cottage if we come back to Cornwall again.

Please I don't have to tell you its right in front of your eyes-just look .

I'm not going to shave in a sink or wash my face ,as I look down to the right and see a dirty sink plunger ,also there's a fithy sponge in the bathroom cabinet-surely your cleaner should have seen that . I would not stay at your cottage again . Regards Paul Hill .

Great holiday in a lovely cottage!

We had everything we needed and it was lovely and clean and cosy. Loved the fire. Thank you

Lovely place in perfect location for us dogs loved garden we could travel to locations easily and nice and private would certainly use again

The house is quite cozy and quaint.

However, it would need to be better maintained. Thorough cleaning of the kitchen or bathroom is absolutely necessary. The garden would also appreciate more affection. So the price is not appropriate at the moment.

We chose Tinners Cottage because of the ‘Direct Access’ to the moor quoted in the description, unfortunately it was so overgrown with stinging nettles and brambles it was impossible to even see where the access was.

We took photographs. This continued into the garden, the upper area in particular, we couldn’t check out the security for our dogs thoroughly, although we found it isn’t secure. On arrival for the late check in time of 4pm we found that the floors were soaking wet, real puddles on the stone floor. We had to wait outside with the door open for them to dry for over half an hour. The mop provided was inadequate for the job as it can’t be squeezed dry. It was still wet the following Friday! As we were expected out by 0930 on departure day this effectively reduced our stay to 6 days. It was particularly hot during our stay so we were surprised to find 10.5 tog duvets on all the beds. We contacted Sykes who were very helpful however the owner said this was down to lack of storage and there were no summer weights available. No need to keep them onsite but change seasonally or put in vacuum sacks under the beds. The mattresses are really cheap and uncomfortable as are the pillows, I notice feedback to another guest that they are changed regularly but if they are cheap in the first place this is irrelevant. It may be difficult to getting conventional mattresses up the very steep stairs so maybe worth trying memory foam ones. Buy cheap buy twice. The poor nights sleep we had along getting with bad backs spoilt our stay. The TV is failing, red horizontal lines appear that spoil the picture. The very steep stairs require a safe banister, however the one provided seems to be a broom handle, the fixing at the top is very loose and we each caught our hands on it at various times. It isn’t safe. The banister on the other side doesn’t go the length of the stairs so is irrelevant. Does the owner do their own cleaning? If not then do check up, there were several parts neglected. I cleaned the window frame in the rear bedroom and the mirror before I could see in it to dry my hair. There are some nice touches in the limited space available but it seemed to us it has been neglected and just those last bits of comfort would make so much difference.

Lovely old quaint cottage in a quiet rural setting perfect for exploring Bodmin moor ,the mines & quarries there & the beautiful coastline nearby.

Great stay, thank you.

Just what we needed we both work for the NHS and this was our first holiday in over two years. We’ve always loved Cornwall and the house was nice and central to where we wanted to go. The house was ideal nice and cosy we would definitely recommend it. Thanks again

Our stay at Tinners Cottage was lovely, the coolness of the cottage and shade of the garden helped keep us cool when it was up to 30 degrees.

Really good facilities, quiet location. Loved the question jar. Couldn't work out how to get the setting on the TV to play dvds but didn't affect our stay. Folder and guest book full of information. We will definately return - happy place!

Our second stay at this cottage and it was just as good as the last one 4yrs ago.

The same high standard and peace and quiet.

No clean linen for the second week of our 2 week stay No wood for wood burner Cottage was cold and rather dark.

We are looking for somewhere to stay at Christmas but think Tinners Cottage may be too cold. Access to the parking space was tight No facilities to recycle, the houses around us had bags for cardboard, tins etc. Sykes Cottages response to a faulty smoke alarm was prompt and efficient

The cottage was very nice but very difficult to actually driving into the property.

. there is a spring running across the little lane and the hedges are overgrown and very bumpy…. Bedrooms …very little storage for your clothes double wardrobe in the main bedroom had a padlock on.. bedroom two little storage , had to keep the clothes in the suitcase..

Garden is dark and enjoyment would benefit from trees being pollarded.

Rubbish appears tiny to have been collected for several weeks. Rubbish was moved into the road but not collected. Property was cold on arrival. Would benefit from pasta bowls. But, great location for Bodmin moor, couple of great local pubs to eat at, Liskeard and shops not far way, beach at Seaton is wonderful. Would go back.

We have just returned from two wonderful weeks in Tinners cottage with our little family.

This cottage is so cute and homely. The little touches made it a great stay. Dvds, games and books. Wifi was poor and only possible to check emails and not possible to watch anything online but we didn’t mind. The garden is beautiful and the fire made a great touch. The local pub in Minons serves good portions of nice food, the farm shop 5 mins away was very helpful and Inkies is a nice place for coffee and breakfast after a walk at the falls. The cottage is well placed for visits to Cornwall, including Eden, gardens of helligan, the beaches and walks on the moors. Thank you so much and we hope to return soon.

Such a lovely pretty holiday cottage, and extremely cosy in the evening when the woodburner gets going.

We were there in 2020 October half term and experienced the wettest and windiest week of the autumn so far - Tinners Cottage is well located so we still found lots to do, visiting all the usual harbours and touristy attractions, including a trip to Lands End and St Michael's Mount. Please be aware that the bathroom is downstairs - not a problem for us, and at this time of year is on the cool side! Kitchen is well kitted out with everything we needed, fridge is a small under-the-counter size fridge (with an ice box) and we were able to use the front porch area to keep cool any surplus vegetables/fruit/eggs etc - we cooked quite a few family meals! If you prefer a plumper pillow for sleeping, you'd be advised to pack your favourite from home, as we did. Wifi worked well and the parking space is huge, enough for two cars easily, once you negotiate the narrow lane. There are ample board games, books and DVDs to keep all ages amused if there's nothing on the telly. The outside space is amazing, but due to the time of year, we couldn't make use of it all sadly. The cottage is located in a very peaceful location, no traffic noise and ideal if you want to just get away from it all!

The mattresses were very uncomfortable the pillows need replacing as very flat.

The tv needs to possible b on a wall so everyone can c it. There was nit basic kitchen utensils available to use. We were very disappointed for value for money

Lovely holiday cottage in a quiet village location.

The cottage is very old, we visited in July in very warm weather and still found the cottage cold, especially the bathroom. The outside space is great but gets no sunlight due to the amount of trees.

there was an issue with the internet, we contacted Sykes who contacted the owner, who jumped in to his car and drove 400 miles to sort it.

This type of service is exceptional

We arrived at Tinners Cottage in storm Dennis.

When we got inside it was a beautiful cottage and really cosy and warm when we lit the wood burner. It was well equipped and had everything we needed. There is plenty do do in the area and although it was very windy and rained a lot of the time we still managed to go out every day and really enjoyed our week.

A beautiful residence in a very good location.

Waking up daily to nothing but the sound of the wildlife outside was bliss.

The Cottage was beautiful especially when the fire was going in the evenings.

Lovely walks around with your dogs, best thing was Golitha falls 10 minute drive away we all enjoyed and was a beautiful day.

Lovely cottage cosy clean warm excellent for the dogs garden safe ideal area if you have dogs would recommend.

Lovely cosy and traditional cottage in a wonderfully tranquil location in a great location to explore Bodmin moor and the coast.

Skies were so clear at night we could even see The Milky Way! Really nice garden (which our dog especially enjoyed) and large easy parking area right outside. We had a minor wifi issue on arrival, but Sykes and the owners went over and above to sort out really quickly with absolutely no problem whatsoever. Overall, the cottage, location and service are superb and would highly recommend a stay here if you want a peaceful break away. We will definitely be booking again.

A beautiful cottage, perfect for us & our dog.

Neighbours were lovely when met & very welcoming. Cottage was just as we wanted & a great base for us to explore on our holiday.

Tinners Cottage is a delight although there would be an issue with insufficient hot water if a family were to stay.

We managed to muddle through between three adults but found we had to boil the kettle for washing up if one of us wanted a bath. That being said location was ideal. Beds very comfortable. Shower was lovely. Enclosed garden is brilliant for dogs.

Excellent base for exploring Cornwall.

Slight issue around the bedding and cleaning but thankfully all was sorted promptly when called in for assistance.

The garden was lovely, although We had to make a barrier to stop the dogs from going onto the higher tier of the garden because of the squirrels

The cottage was very comfortable, every thing needed for a holiday was there.

From washing machine tablets to dish washer tablets. The only thing I missed was a radio, but the tv had radio channels. The beds were extremely comfortable, I was worried that there were no blankets in case of being cold at night but the quilts were warm. I could not fault the cottage at all. The garden was delightful, so quiet, no cars, no noise. Lovely walks for the dogs and near historic sights, shops and not forgetting Tragopan Mills. I would certainly book the cottage again, maybe later in the year or early next year. Please pass my thanks to all the staff and cleaners who made my stay so memorable. Kind regards Jane Lawrence

Lovely quaint cottage.

Just as we expected with something over 200 yrs old. Great location to explore Cornwall. Places are close by - Looe, Polperro, Port Issac, Plymouth etc. Lovely food at the crows nest. We walked both times & I use a stick for walking distance. So if I can do it, anyone can. Food, service & Scruff the dog were superb. We had 2 weeks, which was great for exploring. Our dog, Dane, loved the beaches & meeting other dogs to play with too. Thank you for the welcome pack too, really appreciated it. Not many holiday lets provide anymore. Like many have said, watch your head going up & down the stairs, I am 6'2 & had to crawl going up & horizontal going down LOL! - you soon get used to it thought & was quite funny :) We will come back for sure, hopefully the same two weeks next year, to discover more. Thank you! We all loved the cottage x

A great little cottage, ideal location for our holiday.

Weather was great as we were able to explore. Suggest Golitha Falls and a walk at Sibleyback Lake. We got the train from Liskeard to Looe which was a good day out. St Michaels Mount, Tintagel Castle and several stops at various beaches. Great time had by all. Thanks for the welcome pack - good to arrive to!

Lovely stay at Tinners Cottage.

Looe and Polperro were lovely stops. Tintagel was not a bad drive. Minions Café was a lovely stop 5 min drive away, lush food and drink and essential groceries.

Another great holiday in a fabulous old cottage.

2nd week weather was amazing 25-30 degrees. Thank you again for letting us stay and thank you for the scrummy biscuits and milk.

Gorgeous cottage.

Swim at Gold Diggings Quarry, highly recommended. Very quiet and restful. Thank you

Really enjoyed our stay here, lovely cottage and a great location.

Enjoyed walks around South Caradon Mine workings, rock pools at Hannafore and swimming at Cawsand.

Had a great time at a lovely cottage in a good location.

Visited Lantic Bay of which was a magical location and the local mines. We ate at the London Inn with good food and hospitality. Great at Merlins Cave (went twice) and a good day at Eden Project, Bude beach and town and Port Isaac. Lovely garden. Thank you very much.

Lovely Cottage.

Loved the shaded garden.