Guests say
Chimings is a well-received holiday cottage in Cornwall, praised for its spaciousness, clean environment, and superb location. Guests appreciate the quiet, private garden and the property's proximity to beaches and local amenities. The well-equipped kitchen and comfortable furnishings contribute to a welcoming stay, although some minor maintenance issues are noted.
Guests consistently describe the property as clean, with no negative comments on cleanliness, indicating a high standard of hygiene and upkeep.
The location is frequently highlighted as fantastic, with the property being in walking distance to beaches, shops, and restaurants, making it an ideal base for exploring North Cornwall.
The property is generally regarded as comfortable, especially the mattresses and spacious layout. However, one review mentioned that the mattresses in the third bedroom were 'more than adequate', suggesting slightly less comfort in that room.
Facilities are well-regarded with a well-equipped kitchen and secure garden. Some maintenance issues such as broken locks and a leaking tap were reported, indicating room for improvement.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the property owners, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Chimings is a light, airy, and contemporary bungalow resting in Rock, Cornwall. With a secluded and enclosed, south-facing garden, and resting a walk from local amenities and the splendid sandy beaches at Rock, Daymer and Polzeath, Chimings offers a wonderful base for families and friends, accommodating up to six guests. Recently refurbished and extended, Chimings is a warm and welcoming place to holiday, complete with an open-plan living space, with a plush sofa, large table, and a well-equipped kitchen, flooded with natural light through the patio doors; enjoy this attractive space to cook, eat and socialise. Carry the conversation into the sunny sitting room, with its roof lantern, woodburning stove, leather sofas and armchairs, or follow the mellow oak flooring, which runs through much of the property, towards the patio doors, reaching the pretty, back garden, where children and pets can safely play; views of lush Cornish countryside can be seen on the far horizon. Three bedrooms complete the home, including a super-king-size with en-suite, and two twins, all serviced by a bathroom and cloakroom. From your relaxing bolthole, you can venture out to explore and experience the best that North Cornwall has to offer. Walk across Porthilly beach to Rock, with its sailing club, ski school, renowned golf courses and shops, cafes, and restaurants to take advantage of. Beautiful coastal walks lead downriver, past endless sand dunes to Brae Hill and Daymer Bay; a lovely beach for young children, swimmers of any age, and energetic windsurfers on a breezy day. Visit Polzeath for the ultimate surfer's beach, ideal for all abilities with a fun holiday atmosphere, or take the ferry across the estuary to bustling Padstow and the Camel Trail, ending your time by sampling the famous sparkling wines at the Camel vineyard. All of this awaits at Chimings.
Rock is a desirable and much sought after coastal village located on the north eastern bank of the River Camel opposite the famous harbour town of Padstow which is easily reached by a regular ferry service. The summer home of royalty and celebrities offering top class restaurants and quality shops, the real draw is the array of watersports including sailing, water skiing, windsurfing and angling. Continuing on a sporting theme, the golf course at nearby St Enodoc is considered to be one of the best in the country. With an abundance of world class beaches all within a short radius it is easy to see why Rock holds its popularity.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: All ground floor accommodation.
1 x super king-size double (extra long at 7feet long, needs flat superking sheet, not a fitted sheet and a standard super kind duvet cover) with en-suite shower, basin and WC; 2 x twin (one is zip and link and can be changed to super king-size double on request).
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Newly fitted Kitchen with dining area.
Utility.
Sitting room.
Central heating, multi fuel burner, additional oil-filled electric heaters.
Oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV.
WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent, no logs provided for log burner.
Ample off road parking.
Lawned garden, patio, garden furniture and BBQ.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Fuel station 0.2 mile.
Shop 0.3 mile.
Bakery 0.3 mile.
Restaurant 0.3 mile.
Please note; This property does not include bed linen or towels, you are welcome to bring your own with you, or you can hire items from 'The Eco Laundry' through 01803 722787 or www.ecolaundry.co.uk
Nearby points of interest
- Rock Beach
- Carnewas at Bedruthan - National Trust
- Watergate Bay
- Fistral Beach
- St. Columb hurling
- Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre
- Newquay Zoo
- Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay
- Wheal Martyn
- Tintagel Castle
Reviews (15)
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I
We knew nothing about a key to the garage to get access to the garden sunshade. The BBQ arrived on our last day. It would have been helpful to know that the rubbish is collected very early on Thursday morning, 30% of our rubbish remained because we missed the collection, being too busy vacuuming etc prior to departure.
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Joanna
The listing does not do it justice. I can't really fault anything apart from the kettle! It was a stove top kettle and took a very long time to boil so we ended up boiling water in saucepans. A very small thing! Thank you for a great holiday.
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Denise
The house had plenty of room for our family,was very well equipped with everything we needed. Clean and comfortable and really handy for the surrounding area, beaches etc. Convenient for local shops providing everyday needs. We would be very interested in booking again for 2025 but the website appears to be blocked out. Further info would be appreciated. Denise and family,