Guests say
The Wrens, a well-equipped cottage in Polzeath, Cornwall, offers a comfortable stay with beautiful views and a great location near the beach. While some guests noted maintenance issues, the overall experience was positive, with the property providing a welcoming family space and essential amenities.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score.
The property's location is highly praised for its proximity to the beach and the beautiful views it offers, making it an ideal spot for a holiday retreat.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the property spacious. However, there are some concerns about the suitability for those with mobility issues due to steps.
The property is well-equipped with a kitchen and new carpets, but there are several maintenance issues noted, such as problematic appliances, lighting, and a lack of small kitchen tools.
While guests appreciate the amenities provided, there is no mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
The Wrens is a well-appointed, family holiday home, situated in a marvellous position in the heart of Polzeath, one of North Cornwall’s seaside gems. Accommodating up to eight guests, this chic and stylish property is both inviting and sophisticated, providing a great base to kick back and relax, or for exploring the beaches and bays nearby. As you arrive at The Wrens, you will immediately be impressed by the sweeping tiered garden before you, boasting exceptional views across Polzeath and out to sea. Inside, you are sure to fall in love with the open-plan living space, situated at the heart of the home, where the whole family can convene and socialise; the room features a unique curved kitchen, complete with a wine fridge, a dining area, and a sitting area with a contemporary woodburning stove. After a busy day, retiring to bed couldn’t be easier, as three of the four bedrooms are on the ground floor, including two twin rooms with single beds, which can be configured as king-size double rooms on request, providing flexible accommodation, as well as a further double with a small en-suite shower room. Head upstairs to find the final bedroom with a super king-size bed and en-suite with a large shower, basin and WC – a delightful bedroom with excellent views. Outside, there is not only the very special tiered garden, but also a spacious terrace with garden furniture, meaning you can spend long evenings dining outside and watching the sun set on the horizon. Wander down into Polzeath where you can enjoy amazing surfing opportunities or take the children down for mammoth sandcastle building competitions – and if you love lazy days by the seaside, the amazing beaches don’t stop there. Daymer Bay, Newquay and Port Quinn are all within a short drive – or why not take to the coast path for coves galore! Further afield is Wadebridge, where you can hire bicycles and ride along the Camel Trail. Whatever you prefer to spend your days in Cornwall doing, The Wrens provides the perfect bolthole.
The seaside village of Polzeath boasts a sandy beach, which is bordered by rock pools and is acclaimed to be one of the best surfing beaches in the country. Polzeath itself has a number of small shops, cafes and restaurants, and the South West Coast Path, a 630-mile route, runs through the village. Just over seven miles away is the popular market town of Wadebridge, which is set alongside the River Camel and offers an array of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as North Cornwall's only family-owned cinema. There’s wonderful countryside in the area, with the renowned Camel Trail passing through the town, and the nearby town of Padstow, with its harbour, pastel-washed medieval houses and celebrated restaurants is well worth exploring. Within driving distance is the UK surfing capital of Newquay, with over 11 miles of golden sandy beaches. Polzeath is an excellent base for exploring this part of Cornwall.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 2 x ground floor twin bedrooms with two 2ft 6 single beds that can be made into king-size (5ft) doubles on request*, 1 x ground floor en-suite small double bed (4ft 6) with shower and basin.
1 x super king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor family bathroom with bath, shower (over), basin and WC.
Open-plan kitchen, living and dining room.
Outhouse near the entrance door and rear garden with washing machine and tumble dryer.
Electric heating and woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine, wine fridge.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private parking.
Tiered lawn and patio with garden furniture & BBQ.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop, pub and beach <1 mile.
Note: The beds will be made up as described above.
If you require the zip and link bedrooms to be made up differently, please inform us at least seven days ahead of your arrival date.
Note: Please take care when climbing the steep steps up to the property, and children must be accompanied at all times on the raised terraces throughout the tiered garden.
Note: The washing machine and tumble dryer are located in the out-house near the entrance door and rear garden.
Nearby points of interest
- Rock Beach
- Carnewas at Bedruthan - National Trust
- Watergate Bay
- Fistral Beach
- Tintagel Castle
- St. Columb hurling
- Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre
- Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
- Newquay Zoo
- Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay
Reviews (5)
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Sophie
The most perfect location, very comfortable with everything you need and beautiful views. We would love to rent it again from you. I did email Sykes Cottages and ask if they provided a BBQ which they said there was not one there and it is first thing I saw when I arrived!! Not to worry. The children loved the garden and the whole feel of the place was very welcoming.
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John
Great location but anyone with mobility issues will struggle with steps, unfortunately at night the lights on steps donât work. Comfy beds, well equipped kitchen and new carpets. Blinds in living room and TV in master bedroom didnât work, but neither concerned us. Overall a great place to stay. Sky sport a bonus. We most definitely would use again.
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Lucinda
Great location in terms of beach access. The kitchen had very fancy over complicated appliances for a holiday let (coffee machine, steam oven which I doubt anyone uses) but the actual oven was of very poor quality. It takes hours to cook anything. The kitchen also needs some additional small sharp knives. It currently has 2 but 1 of these was broken and therefore quite dangerous. There is no garlic press. The batteries in the remote controllers were dead so we had to buy our own. The overhead lights in the twin beds donât work. They have multiple spot lights out around the house. We lost all our hot water however JB came out very quickly to sort. The following day, all the downstairs lights went out and again JB came out to sort but this was after a stern phone call. It would just seem this property is quite neglected and we wouldnât rent again.