Guests say
Edwin's View is a well-received cottage in Cornwall, praised for its comfort, dog-friendly environment, and peaceful location. Guests appreciate the friendly owners, comfortable beds, and the enclosed garden for pets. The property is considered a great base for exploring Cornwall, with some guests highlighting the need for minor improvements.
The majority of guests found the cottage to be clean and tidy, with modern and fresh touches. However, a few guests mentioned areas that could benefit from deeper cleaning or maintenance, slightly affecting the overall impression.
The location is highly praised for its peacefulness, privacy, and convenience for exploring Cornwall. The views and the proximity to both north and south coasts are appreciated, making it an ideal base for travel.
Guests generally find the cottage comfortable, with special mentions of a good night's sleep and a comfortable double bed. Some guests noted the settee and TV height as less comfortable, indicating room for improvement.
The facilities are well-regarded, with a fully equipped kitchen and secure garden. However, some guests reported minor issues with appliances and suggested the addition of items like a DVD player. There were also comments on the need for better maintenance in some areas.
While guests have mentioned a bottle of wine and biscuits, there are not enough instances to accurately assess the consistency of such gestures. Therefore, while these touches are appreciated, they are not guaranteed for all stays.
About this property
Helston 4.1 miles. Nestled on a picturesque working farm in the midst of the Cornish countryside is this wonderful single-storey cottage, Edwin's View. Boasting rough rendered walls, traditional beams and tiled floors, Edwin's View presents a contemporary take on a rustic farmstead, complete with all the modern comforts you need for four guests. Discover a homely sitting room to relax in with a corner sofa to cushion you, a woodburning stove to keep you warm and a TV with Sky for excellent entertainment. Sit in the bright conservatory where a sofa and armchair provide ample space to relax with a good book whilst the beautiful countryside provides the perfect backdrop. Travel along the hallway beneath the exposed timber beams in the ceiling, coming across the charming twin bedroom with windows overlooking the farmyard, a TV and a quirky clothes rail upcycled from an old pipe. A beautifully tiled bathroom hosts a P-shape bath with an overhead drench shower to offer additional luxury, with a heated towel rail, basin and WC too. The master king-size bedroom is a romantic spot for two with a pretty metal frame bed, oak furnishings and an outlook over the farm. Take a few steps down from here and into the fabulous kitchen/diner, with a fitted kitchen boasting all the essentials for a self-catered stay, along with a long extending dining table for family gatherings and delicious home-cooked meals. Enjoy time outside in your own enclosed garden complete with a lawned area for the dogs and children to play on, along with a patio and seating for alfresco dining and relaxing in the sun. The charming village of Nancegollan lies near to Praze-an-Beeble, a neighbouring village with the nearest local shop and a pub, St Aubyn Arms, whilst the larger bustling town of Helston lies just over four miles away, boasting a range of both amenities and attractions. The Helston Heritage Trail can take you along the streets of one of Cornwall's oldest towns and show you the relics of the past, while The Museum of Cornish Life housed in one of the town's historic Market Buildings is home to thousands of objects and various exhibitions to keep all entertained. Pass Helton's Kennels, open water channels brining clean stream water into the town, as you walk down the streets finding lovely independent shops and businesses to browse, along with restaurants, cafés and traditional pubs. Visit on a market day, with Helston being home to one of Cornwall's largest farmers' markets, perfect for picking up some locally sourced and fresh ingredients. Penrose estate is perfect for a day outdoors with a large area of woodland to explore lined by miles of paths, bridleways and cycle trails, with dogs welcome here too. Take a trip down to the UK's most southerly working port, Porthleven, home to a picturesque harbour with huge sea walls, so big that during winter storms people visit the town to see the incredible waves crashing over the large sea defences! Experienced surfers love this area for the wild waves, while the more family friendly beach of Praa Sands is perfect for beach days on the sands. Embark on walks along the South West Coast Path and explore The Lizard, stopping at the charming villages along the way. Delight in an adventure in Cornwall at Edwin's View.
Lying at the western gateway to the Lizard Peninsula is the lovely market town of Helston. Host to the popular Flora Day Festival, Helston is home to stories and legends about the "Furry Dance" at the Helston Folk Museum, and is a great base for enjoying both the coast and countryside of Cornwall. The town boasts shops, pub and restaurants, with lots of mining heritage in the area including the Poldark Mine, an amazing underground experience. Visit the National Seal Sanctuary or head to Flambards theme park for a family day out.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with P-shape bath, drench shower over, handheld shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Conservatory
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, 1 x Smart TV, 1 x TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for four cars.
Highchair available.
Two well-behaved pets welcome, charge for 2nd pet.
Enclosed garden with lawn, patio and gravelled area with seating.
Shop 2.2 miles, pub 2.1 miles.
Note: Although the property is single-storey, there are a few steps between the hallway and the kitchen/diner.
Note: Property rests in the midst of a working farm.
Note: One side of the property backs onto the the farm courtyard (containing the Mill and Courtyard properties), which does sometimes accommodate agricultural activities.
Note: Edwin's View may be booked with Mill (property ref 959065) and Courtyard (property ref 959671)
Nearby points of interest
- Porthminster Beach Café
- Anima-Mundi (Formerly Millennium)
- Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
- National Maritime Museum Cornwall
- Enys Gardens
- St Peter’s Church, Flushing
- Pendennis Castle
- St Mawes Castle
- Kynance Cove
- Cadgwith Cove
Reviews (29)
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Ali
We simultaneously rented The Mill. The open plan upstairs layout was perfect for eating together as a big group and having lots of spaces for cosy chats. We challenged the kitchen space with large dinners and it met up to our requirements. It was very well equipped and we wanted for nothing. The bedrooms were spacious and comfy and the bathrooms met our needs. Outdoors the animal feeding/watching and the badminton/football space were very popular for all age groups and it was great for a base for cycling and running. Lots of parking space too. Weâre coming back! ASAP! Thank you.
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David
Everything was so comfortable including the bedrooms. The shower and bath was lovely andso relaxing. The garden was ideal asit was enclosed for our new golden retriever puppy
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Tom
The handle on the shower screen was also loose. My only other criticism is that the bath towels were far too small. You should be able to comfortably wrap a bath towel around your waist (Iâm 38 inch). These were child sizes. Some may think Iâm picky; just my opinion! Other than these minor points, the cottage was fine, with a good view from the sun room, was centrally heated, had a log burner (which we didnât use), had a comfortable bed and a well equipped kitchen. TV and Wi-Fi internet were ok, and TV in the bedroom was a bonus. We were able to park right outside which was great. We were informed by Sykes cottages that the owners would meet us on arrival at 5pm to give us the keys. This wasnât the case. On arrival the key was just left in the outside door lock, for us to let ourselves in. As we left at 4.30am on our last day, we never met or had any dealings with the owners. The cost of the cottage for the week was good value for the time of year (mid Feb), and it is well placed for visiting Hayle, Helston, St Ives, Penzance and the surrounding areas. If asked would I stay there again, the answer would be âyesâ.