Guests say
Riverside Cottage in St. Austell, Cornwall, offers a comfortable stay with well-furnished rooms and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness and the quality of kitchenware. The sound of a nearby stream adds to the charm, though some guests noted the location lacks views. The property is well-suited for exploring Cornwall.
The property generally receives positive remarks for cleanliness, with well-set out spaces and lovely linen. However, one review mentioned dust and a less-than-spotless bath, suggesting room for improvement.
The central location is praised for its convenience to other destinations, but some guests were disappointed with the lack of views and the property feeling somewhat enclosed.
Guests find the property roomy and the beds comfortable, with nicely furnished rooms and a superb sofa. However, there were comments about hard beds and pillows, indicating that comfort levels may vary.
While the kitchen is well-equipped with nice crockery and cutlery, the absence of a dishwasher and an ancient stove were noted. Maintenance issues like a leaky toilet cistern were reported but not addressed during the stay. Due to mixed feedback and some unaddressed maintenance concerns, a score cannot be accurately provided.
The welcome pack received mixed reactions, with some guests finding it lacking compared to previous experiences. It's important to note that while welcome gifts can enhance the experience, they are not guaranteed and can vary.
About this property
Charlestown 7 miles. Settled within a historical building, on the outskirts of St Austell, rests this charming three-bedroom holiday home, Riverside. Restored to a high-standard and enjoying close proximity to both the coast and country of Cornwall, Riverside makes an idyllic base for a family of six looking for an escape from reality. Due to the location it is a perfect spot for exploring the whole of Cornwall. A spacious off-road parking area greets you at the foot of this lovely dwelling, making for an easy arrival to unload your belongings and get settled in your home-from-home. Stepping inside, you'll be welcomed by the fully-equipped kitchen/diner, where you'll find a range of helpful amenities to help prepare delectable dishes to be enjoyed at the nearby dining table, including an electric oven and hob and a handy microwave for those quick snacks! Choose to eat in the kitchen diner or take your dining experience outdoors with a sociable seat on the patio. At the end of an action-packed day, settle down for the evening in the large living room on the lower ground floor, with log effect electric fire, to enjoy a family-favourite on the Smart TV, the shower room is also on this floor or grab a book from the shelf and head upstairs to enjoy a moment of peace amongst the bubbles of the bath. When the evening draws to a close, catch your rest in one of three well-presented bedrooms, with a super-king-size and two twins to choose from, with one offering a flexible zip/link feature for couples sharing. Whisk your loved ones away on a memorable retreat with a stay at Riverside. This property can be booked with Refs. 1093095, 1093110, 1093105, 1093106 and 1093103, together sleeping up to 38 guests.
The two village of Roche and Lanivet rest six miles from Bodmin, each offering a handful of shops and pubs to their visitors. Enveloped in lush greenery, Roche makes an idyllic base for an escape from reality. There's plenty of walking opportunities, with the wild open spaces of Bodmin Moor and the rocky coves and high cliffs of the north coast within easy reach. For fun for all of the family, the iconic Eden Project is a short distance away, along with Charlestown, Mevagissey, and the Roseland peninsula.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king-size, 1 x ground-floor twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request), 1 x ground-floor twin.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Lower-ground-floor living room with electric fire.
Shower room, hand basin and WC.
Electric heating.
Electric oven and hob, four slice toaster, microwave, fridge/freezer.
Washing machine and tumble dryer in shared laundry room (coin operated, pound coins required).
Smart TV, WiFi and a selection of books, games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Ample off-road parking at the front of the property.
Private patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.2 miles, pub 0.9 miles.
Note: Beyond the walled patios at West Dry, Carbis Wharf there is a stream running next to the properties, so please take care.
Note: the town of Bugle is one mile from the property.
Note: There are several properties in this location and so perfect for larger family groups.
Nearby points of interest
- Wheal Martyn
- Eden Project
- St Austell Brewery
- Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre
- St. Columb hurling
- Newquay Zoo
- Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay
- Watergate Bay
- Carnewas at Bedruthan - National Trust
- Rock Beach
Reviews (6)
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Mark
We booked last minute as we were let down by our previous booking. Everything was as described. Cleaner and managing agent quickly sorted out towels and replacement toaster. Excellent. Thank you.
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Marilyn
Message but nothing was done about it. It was quite comfortable but not as clean as it could have been a lot of dust in the bedroom and the bath not very clean. When we stripped the beds to leave the mattress protectors on 2 of the beds were badly stained which had we known we would not have slept in them. On the good side it was very quiet and generally quiet comfortable.
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Susan
Nice sound of a stream though. Welcome pack was abysmal 2 individual salt & 3 pepper sachets, packet of 6 biscuits, 6 coffee and 6 tea sachets, 1 pint milk. The soap dispensers were so watered down as to be useless. Usually weâve been welcomed with scones with jam and Cornish clotted cream, jar of coffee and tea and sufficient milk, sugar, S & P, herbs and sauces etc. Thankfully, we had had lunch en route! Kitchen had nice crockery and cutlery, cooking utensils etc. Stove was very ancient with solid electric rings. No dishwasher which was annoying. No washing machine in property though there was one round the corner of building and it cost £3 per wash. Rude! I didnât price the dryer if there was one. Howeverâ¦..rooms were nicely furnished with a superb sofa, which I would love to buy, in the downstairs lounge room. Beds were very comfy but 2 bedrooms were a bit tricky for tall people. Linen and towels were lovely and although downstairs, the walk in shower was good. Didnât use the one over the bath on the ground floor. Had a lovely week but have been honest about the property.