Guests say
Chygowlin House in Cornwall receives high praise for its splendid grounds, cleanliness, and peaceful location. Guests appreciate the well-stocked kitchen, spacious and comfortable accommodation, and the beautiful gardens. The property's thoughtful touches, such as welcome scones and local toiletries, add to the charm, although some minor maintenance issues and neighbour interactions were noted.
Guests consistently mention the property being spotless upon arrival, indicating high standards of cleanliness. The mid-holiday change of bed linen is a testament to the property's upkeep.
The property's location is praised for being peaceful and off the beaten track, yet conveniently close to attractions. The natural wildlife and dark skies for stargazing are appreciated, although the access road is noted as challenging.
Reviews highlight the property's comfort, mentioning comfy beds, spacious rooms, and a cosy atmosphere. The large family kitchen and dining area contribute to a comfortable stay.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and beautiful gardens. However, some guests experienced issues with Wi-Fi and the cooker, and there were suggestions for additional kitchen inventory and sun loungers.
The provision of a Christmas tree, welcome scones, and local toiletries are thoughtful touches that guests enjoyed. It should be noted that such gifts, while appreciated, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Almost equidistant from Cornwall's North and South coasts is pretty Chygowlin House. Tucked away down a private lane and surrounded by 2 acres of beautiful mature gardens, the setting is one of peace and serenity. Inside you'll find exceptional bright, airy interiors, a warming wood burner, flag floors and superb design throughout. Chygowlin House provides four boutique standard bedrooms all with lovely garden views and three indulgent bathrooms (including two en-suite).The sitting room features a woodburning stove and wonderfully comfy sofas for relaxing at the end of a busy day exploring all that is good nearby. With its central island, sleek surfaces and a roomy dining table for sociable mealtimes the kitchen is the real heart of this fabulous home and the perfect place to enjoy time together. There's no shortage of relaxing spots to sit, the conservatory offers a quiet spot for reading or working from home, or simply watch the birds and the wildlife. Outside, children can roam freely in the enclosed garden whilst the adults relax on the sunny patio with a glass of red at hand and marvel at the sheer variety of pristinely kept shrubs and mature shady trees. In addition there is a paddock for exercising your canine friend.
If you can bear to leave, Chygowlin House is ideally situated for exploring all parts of Cornwall. Within a short drive are the beautiful sandy beaches and dramatic cliffs of the north coast and the meandering creeks and tidal moorings of the Roseland Peninsula. For those who love the outdoors, this is an excellent destination. Walkers and naturalists will love the scenic footpaths along the nearby creeks and inlets of the Truro and Falmouth rivers. The National Trust owned woodland park at Trelissick and the sub-tropical gardens at Glendurgan and Trebah, are well worth a visit, not to mention The Eden Project, Cornwall's spectacular global garden. Bissoe Cycle Hire and Loe Beach Watersports Centre are also nearby. Combining 5 star comfort with an exceptional setting and private garden, this is an all-season venue perfect for families and friends. Note: This property is attached to Little Chygowlin Ref:1046100, if booked together they sleep 10.
Truro is the retail centre of Cornwall with a good range of independent shops as well as national stores all within a compact city centre. With its eclectic range of art galleries, bars, restaurants, cinema, theatre, museum and outstanding cathedral this small city is a superb year round destination. Steeped in history and intriguing architecture there is always plenty to do and see. Just meandering through the Georgian cobbled streets is a pleasure in itself. With many peaceful parks all within a short stroll from the centre it is a most relaxing city to visit. A wonderful day trip can be had from Truro to Falmouth along the stunning Fal estuary with many options to disembark and pick up the boat later along the scenic river trip.
Accommodation
Note: This property is attached to Little Chygowlin Ref:1046100, if booked together they sleep 10 (please call us to enquire if wanting to book both properties together).
Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king size double (can be twin on request) with en-suite shower-room, 1 x king size double with TV, and en-suite shower room, 1 x super king size double with TV, 1 x king-size.
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, basin and WC.
Sitting room with woodburning stove and smart TV.
Kitchen with dining area.
Conservatory.
Utility Room.
Cloakroom.
Central heating with wood burning stove.
Electric oven, ceramic hob, woodburning Esse range style stove, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, 4 x Smart TV's, WiFi, books.
Fuel, power, starter pack for wood burner included in rent.
Bed linen, towels included in rent.
Off road parking for three cars.
Enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ.
Bicycle storage is available on request.
One well behaved dog accepted, Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1 mile, pub 2 miles.
Estuary beach 2.5 miles, Coast 6 miles, Falmouth 7.
No stag/hen or similar.
Note: This property is accessed via an unmade lane and may not be suitable for low slung vehicles.
Nearby points of interest
- Royal Cornwall Museum
- National Maritime Museum Cornwall
- Copper Trail
- Newquay Zoo
- Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay
- Enys Gardens
- St Peter’s Church, Flushing
- St Mawes Castle
- Pendennis Castle
- Trevaunance Cove
Reviews (17)
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Frances
The heating remains a mystery to us. I believe it is controlled by the owners but unfortunately the house was fairly chilly in the evenings and early mornings. The wood-burner helped during the evening. The towel rail in the ensuite shower was hot in the middle of the night - not in the morning when needed. One of the doors of the shower in the ensuite bedroom came off its rail and this was reported to the housekeeper. Nothing was done to rectify this, though the housekeeper tried to replace it and wasn't surprised to hear of the problem. The entrance from the lane is very difficult to find - especially at night. A rock near the lane, painted white with house names on, would help. The driveway itself is dreadful - more a farm track than a driveway. However - the house itself is beautiful and the gardens wonderful. It was extremely comfortable, well appointed and very comfortable for a family holiday. Sun loungers would be good. We were fortunate in having lovely sunny weather but no loungers to relax on in the wonderful garden. We would have no hesitation in recommending this property and in returning for another visit.
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Korron
The owners clearly know and understand what matters. It was so relaxing, the gardens divine. We ate al fresco for all our meals. The layout was cleverly designed so as 6 middle aged to pension aged adults we all had a comfortable space. We celebrated 2 birthdays and a graduation whilst here. The housekeeper who worked so hard, was a delightful credit and so helpful as I was unsure I had got the correct house and only identified it by the double locked gates. It was too perfect for any negativity. However, our holiday was marred by a neighbor who came to the house, claimed to be a friend of the owners and complained about our dog barking. He is country dog, well behaved with good recall and barks very little. We could often hear dogs barking in the distance, but this did not concern us at all and only became aware of it after the visit from the neighbor. We would love to come again, but don't want to leave our lovely dog behind. The visit did put us all on edge. We are considerate and none riotous people, who don't play music loudly and would not wish our enjoyment to spoil the peace and tranquility of others. I wonder if he just has a dislike of holiday makers
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Paula
Great location to explore Truro area of Cornwall. All bedrooms good size. Plenty of car parking.