Guests say
Boskewys is a well-equipped, comfortable cottage in Cornwall, praised for its ample space, large conservatory, and thoughtful amenities like a shower aid seat. The property's location is appreciated for its proximity to local shops and pubs, and the additional summer house is a hit with guests. Some guests noted issues with cleanliness and maintenance, but overall, the property offers a delightful stay.
Guests have had mixed experiences with cleanliness. While some found the property spotless, others encountered cobwebs and felt it could be cleaner. The presence of spider webs suggests occasional lapses in thorough cleaning.
The location is generally well-regarded, with mentions of nearby butchers, bakeries, and pubs. The property is described as a great base for a stay, although one review mentioned it being somewhat remote.
The property is often described as comfortable, with a large sofa and comfy beds. However, one guest struggled with the sofa due to a recent hip replacement, and low ceilings were noted as a potential issue.
The cottage is equipped with a variety of facilities, including a well-stocked kitchen and Wi-Fi. However, there were comments about worn aspects, a lack of modernity, and maintenance issues like unsafe steps and a power outage.
While the reviews reflect a degree of thoughtfulness in the amenities provided, such as a shower aid seat, there are no specific mentions of gifts or additional thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
Rock 1.6 miles. Perched in St Minver near the lovely coastal village of Rock in Cornwall, discover this traditional, three-bedroom cottage, Boskewys. Benefitting from an enclosed garden with a summer house housing useful utilities (including a handy shower for when coming back from the beach), a garage parking space and a well-equipped kitchen, in addition to close proximity to the coast and local amenities, Boskewys is great as a base for a family or group of friends looking to explore this splendid area in Cornwall. After unloading your belongings, cross the threshold into your new home-from-home, kicking back and unwinding in the pleasant sitting room, complete with Smart TV so you can catch up on all your favourite shows after a long day. Allow your other half to rustle up a tasty dish in the kitchen, before settling down in the conservatory to tuck in over a bottle of wine, admiring the pretty views out towards the raised, lawned garden. If you like to sit outside listening to the birdsong, step outside and make use of the outdoor furniture; alternatively, take advantage of the summer house where children have extra floor space to play or watch a DVD in a change of scenery. Here, you’ll also find a handy shower room, washing machine and small capacity tumble dryer. Back in the property, escape to the first floor to wash away the day and complete your evening routine before opting for either a super-king-size, twin or bunk bedroom to catch your rest in. In the morning, kickstart your itinerary at Rock Beach, perfect for a day building sandcastles, paddling the shores or trying your hand at a range of watersports including paddleboarding or head to Daymer on a breezy day if you are more inclined towards wind-surfing. Hike to Pentire Point from Polzeath beach, ideal for the wildlife enthusiasts amongst you and boasting far-reaching views of the stunning coastline, before heading back towards the beach or refuelling with some tasty fare nearby at the Cracking Crab or Oystercatcher, Polzeath. Further afield, in Padstow discover Padstow Museum, Padstow Sealife Safaris- Wildlife Watching Boat Trips and the National Lobster Hatchery or visit Tintagel, home to Tintagel Castle, St Nectan’s Waterfall and the National Trust site of Glebe Cliff, in addition to a great selection of pubs, shops and restaurants. Whisk your loved ones away on a memorable retreat to Cornwall.
On the north eastern bank of the River Camel, opposite the well-known harbour town of Padstow, which is conveniently accessible by a regular ferry service, is Rock, an attractive and highly sought-after beach community. The true lure is the variety of watersports available, including sailing, water skiing, windsurfing, and angling. The summer residence of royalty and celebrities offers top-notch restaurants and high-end stores. In keeping with the theme of sports, the neighbouring St Enodoc golf course is regarded as one of the greatest in the nation. With so many top-notch beaches nearby, it is simple to understand why Rock continues to be popular.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x twin.
1 x bunk with basin, 1 x shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC in the main cottage.
Kitchen.
Sitting room.
Conservatory.
Summer house with extra shower room and utility facilities
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, 2 x under counter fridge, freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, DVD player and selection of DVDs in summer house.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Garage parking space for one family sized car (smaller than 4x4) and further unallocated space to park on the lane outside Boskewys, being aware of the entrance to a private lane next door.
Garage features an extra shower space and WC.
Enclosed rear garden with raised lawn, barbecue, furniture and summer house.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.9 miles, pub 0.5 miles.
Note: There are steps up to the entrance of the property.
Note: There are steps with an open side up to the garden and unfenced drops, please ensure you take care and that children are supervised at all times, due to the nature of it being an old cottage some floors may be uneven and there are areas of lower head height in the corners of the bedrooms upstairs.
Note: The lower bunk bed is quite low in head clearance space (roughly 50cm).
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out at 9:30am
Nearby points of interest
- Rock Beach
- Carnewas at Bedruthan - National Trust
- Watergate Bay
- Fistral Beach
- St. Columb hurling
- Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre
- Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
- Newquay Zoo
- Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay
- Tintagel Castle
Reviews (9)
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Phillip
Kept going hot and cold even though we followed the instructions. However we used the shower in the summer house and that was fine. Overall cleanliness was ok but could have been better but saying that, we are both very ocd. Overall a very nice house, with good amenities and well placed
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Antony
We find the company very easy to deal with and the staff (over the phone) very professional. We did find the cottage in an âokayâ state when we arrived. And understand that it may not have been used for a week or two as there were some impressive spider webs spanning the width of the conservatory. Both my wife and I are chronic arachnophobes but I did manage to remove them (go me). Other than this minor issue we did enjoy our stay very much and think we left the place in a better place than we found it. Itâs a lovely house. Itâs near The Pityme Inn which is an okay pub. The food is good. However further up the road (45 mins walk) is The Mariners which is a fabulous pub. A chip shop and bakery are also just up the road. The cottage is a great base for your stay. Though one thing to note is the bins were collected on Thursday not Friday as the inventory states. Which is why the bins were full when we arrived and also why we left them full (caught us out too). We did message Sykes about it as we obviously want to use them again and donât want to get into trouble. On the whole donât let âthe spider webâ part of our stay put you off going. It is a stunning property with a self contained one bed house in the garden. The beds are comfy too. Over all once the eight legged horrors were removed (comes with old houses sadly) we enjoyed a very pleasant stay.
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Matthew
We actually came home 3 days early very disappointed and the parking major issue .