Captain's Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

23 Customer Review(s)

Karen G
October 2020

“A beautiful, warm, clean and comfy home from home.”

We had originally booked for early April but had to defer due to Covid. We'd also booked for our daughter and family to join us but they were unable to due to illness (NOT Covid). We drove down to Cornwall in the pouring rain and I have to admit, I was anxious about what we'd find due to a review posted in August. However, the cottage is a beautiful old house, spotlessly clean, warm and very comfortable. The textiles and art work are stunning (with a nod to Charleston, the holiday home of the ...

We had originally booked for early April but had to defer due to Covid. We'd also booked for our daughter and family to join us but they were unable to due to illness (NOT Covid). We drove down to Cornwall in the pouring rain and I have to admit, I was anxious about what we'd find due to a review posted in August. However, the cottage is a beautiful old house, spotlessly clean, warm and very comfortable. The textiles and art work are stunning (with a nod to Charleston, the holiday home of the Bloomsbury Set). I have a bit of a phobia about other people's cushions, but these were all fresh and clean. The towels and bed linen all looked brand new and there was a note to say that things were swapped every week. There was everything you could need in the kitchen, including a honey drizzler! So, although we were rattling around on our own in a large cottage, we really enjoyed our stay and were able to relax and recharge after a stressful year.

- Karen G, October 2020
Mrs Caldwell October 2020

“The WOW when you walked in fantastic comfort and warmth, loved the colours the art work.”

the space and luxury, and the apples from thegarden. A WONDERFUL 50th wedding anniversary, when all else was cancelled, and we managed this. thankyou

- Mrs Caldwell, October 2020
Mrs Gleeson October 2020

“The weather was foul, our family weren’t able to join us due to illness (NOT COVID) and a previous review had made me quite anxious.”

However, Thank You Captain’s Cottage, you gave us a wonderful break from the harsh realities of life. The house was spotless, the furnishings were so fresh and comfortable, the kitchen had every bit of equipment we could possibly need and the decor was fun and beautiful. The log fires were comforting and the bed in the main bedroom was possibly the best we have ever slept in. Any road noise was relative as it was so quiet generally, that when a car did drive pass, you heard it, but it wasn’t a problem. We are very happy to recommend Captain’s Cottage.

- Mrs Gleeson, October 2020
Ms Ollerhead August 2020

“Good service from Sykes in relation to booking, however property description requires updating in view of no DVD player.”

It would also benefit from noting that there is considerable traffic noise from the adjacent country lane. Unfortunately any positive feedback ends there as despite assurances that the property would be deep cleaned as per COVID regulations this had evidently not been done & nor had a recent standard clean as the kitchen especially was in an unacceptable state. We had to clean the fridge on arrival as it was so dirty & the remainder of the kitchen & all the crockery, cutlery & glasses before they could be used. Although initially we had a prompt response from Cornish Cottage Holidays, the promised deep clean the following day did not occur & we had no further communications. A lovely property despite being a bit shabby around the edges, but the above issues unfortunately spoilt our holiday & we are disappointed with the poor customer service from Sykes.

- Ms Ollerhead, August 2020
Miss Borrer December 2019

“The cottage was very well equipped with everything you would need for a perfect family break.”

- Miss Borrer, December 2019
Mr Worger October 2019

“The Cottage was spacious, picturesque and the facilities were excellent, plus it was a good location for plenty of sight seeing.”

We could not fault this accomodation and the welcome pack of a plate of fresh scones, jam & cream was very much appreciated. We would not hesitate to recommend this Cottage and Sykes in general for the ease of booking and of keeping you updated on every step of the way leading up to your holiday.

- Mr Worger, October 2019
Mrs Nimmo September 2019

“Amazing cottage , decor was wonderful comfortable beds , excellent garden so ...”

Amazing cottage , decor was wonderful comfortable beds , excellent garden so secure for the dog , very spacious , this cottage lacked for nothing

- Mrs Nimmo, September 2019
Mr Aldridge August 2019

“Very good house well equipped for all occasions Garden also lovely”

- Mr Aldridge, August 2019
Mr Howard August 2019

“The house and gardens were perfect for my family and 2 dogs.”

Location was also great so we didn’t have to drive long distances to enjoy some of the great facilities in Cornwall.

- Mr Howard, August 2019
Ms Chiaramonti June 2019

“Captains cottage was a delight!”

Loved the art work and decor, beds very comfortable, 3 bathrooms! Kitchen was a joy to cook in as had everything you could need and looked out on to gorgeous garden with so much space plus a paddock. We had a fantastic family holiday here and are likely to book it again.

- Ms Chiaramonti, June 2019
Miss Burnett May 2019

“On arrival we discovered that the photographs of the cottage on the booking website were not a true reflection of the poorly maintained cottage.”

While we found the cottage to be extremely clean and tidy, the internal décor and external fabric of the property are in need of maintenance. The showers worked very well and the beds were comfortable (if you sleep with your head at the feet end due to the sloping floors). The kitchen was well equipped, roomy and airy while the snug room was cosy. We chose not to use the lounge due to the constant smell of soot; unusable dvd player (kept sticking and guests had previously mentioned this); and the amazon fire tv provided extremely limited channel choice. No radio was provided with an expectation that you could use your smart phone (if you have one) to access a radio app. However, the app only worked properly in the lounge due to it needing to be close to the wifi hub. The pond was leaking and rather than the owner determine the source of the leak, they expected the gardener (who was very considerate and helpful) to keep refilling it. The cottage is in a great location and we were able to easily travel to the attractions and places we wanted to visit. However, a warning needs to be given to guests about the speeding traffic that use the road outside. Care needs to be taken when exiting and accessing the driveway due to speed of vehicles and poor visibility.

- Miss Burnett, May 2019
Mrs Wood April 2019

“The welcome cream tea and fresh flowers were a lovely surprise on arrival and the house was clean and attractive.”

The beds were very comfortable and the setting private. It met all our requirements and we had a lovely holiday.

- Mrs Wood, April 2019
Mr Snell April 2019

“We had a fantastic week at the cottage which hit you with the WOW factor as soon as you opened the front door!”

Fantastic reception rooms which were adorned with the most interesting of objects,the cottage was a absolute joy to spend time in. The bedrooms were great with fantastic showers and decor. Going out into the garden/paddock which was a fantastic area for our family pet Mabel you will find a immaculately kept area of lush green grass and bushes. We unfortunately left a important item behind when we left but after a phone call to Cornish Cottages we were quickly reassured it would be sent back to us, sure enough it was(Big Thank You to Dom and his wife :) We were all sad to leave this wonderful cottage and can not wait to return. Lyn & Tony

- Mr Snell, April 2019
Joanna R February 2019

“A lovely family break”

We came down for a family wedding in nearby Knightor Winery and to celebrate one of our party's birthday. The cottage is lovely, kept to a very high standard. We had a burst pipe on the Sunday which couldn't be fixed until the Monday afternoon so no shower for two days! The owner was really helpful and clearly quite worried about us and it all got sorted out as soon as it could be, it just added to the fun of being away. I would say that if you are going as a group of adults try and bag one of the double bedrooms as the twins are really uncomfortable!

- Joanna R, February 2019
Mrs Gibson February 2019

“We had a major water leak which resulted in having no water for 24 hours.”

Unfortunately this happened on Sunday and although the owner was in contact and very apologetic a plumber did not appear until Monday am and the problem not fixed until 5pm. We managed by boiling kettles and turning the water on when the toilets needed flushing. Also because of poor telephone signal we were not kept up to date by Sykes. I feel that the problem should have been dealt with as soon as reported and not made to wait 24 hours for the plumbing to be fixed.

- Mrs Gibson, February 2019

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We are sorry to hear about the plumbing issues you experienced at Captain’s Cottage. Due to the fact the issue was reported on a Sunday, the plumber was unable to purchase the required parts and install the new shower until Monday. The issue was rectified as quickly as possible, however we do wish to apologise for any inconvenience caused. Sykes owner relations
Mr Booker November 2018

“The cottage was beautiful the bed was the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in it was like being in a giant marshmallow I asked where the pillows were from because I would like to get some for myself the outside view was so pretty and peaceful.”

The owners have really good taste in decor everything was just right in fact there wasn’t anything overlooked. There were scones left for us along with clotted cream which was a big hit thank you very much. If there was any negative I would say it’s the speed that drivers come along that lane when you are trying to get into the drive but they do mention that in the handbook so we were prepared. We had a lovely couple of days here with our dog and would highly recommend Captains cottage

- Mr Booker, November 2018
Mrs King September 2018

“A most beautiful and individual house full of original artwork and with all comforts.”

It is a home rather than a bland, generic holiday house and is clearly constantly being maintained and kept up to standard. Wonderful outside space with a paddock for children and dogs to run. A perfect country escape.

- Mrs King, September 2018
Mr Beames April 2018

“A wonderful welcome greeted us at Captain’s Cottage on arrival.”

The cottage is perfectly situated to explore Cornwall, spacious and comfortable living and sleeping accommodation, lovely, secure garden for children and dogs to enjoy. A really enjoyable stay!

- Mr Beames, April 2018
Mrs Carr March 2018

“We enjoyed the art work and the amount of space within the house so everyone could do their own thing or be together despite the inclement weather.”

The house was well equipped and the standard of crockery and cutlery made it a pleasure to use, so well done the owners for investing in the property. The only problem we had was on entry not being familiar with the combination system. This can be easily remedied by instruction to put in the numbers and turn the handle to the right. We did think that key holder details locally in case of emergency would be a very good idea.

- Mrs Carr, March 2018
Miss Smith December 2017

“The Captains cottage is a fantastic house which is extremely well equipped for families with children or a group of adults.”

The house is beautifully decorated and the kitchen is excellent for anyone that enjoys cooking, the layout meant that it was easy to cook and socialise at the same time. The two sitting rooms meant that it was possible for everyone to find a space to do their own thing and the rooms are big enough for everyone to spend time together. Overall a really comfortable, well presented house with plenty of space both inside and outside to make a fantastic holiday. The location on the outskirts of St Blazey also meant that it was quiet but with easy and quick access onto the main roads to explore the surrounding areas.

- Miss Smith, December 2017
Mrs Perry October 2017

“Beautiful cottage and very relaxing place to chill out.”

Excellent location to all places in Cornwall. Would definitely book this place again.

- Mrs Perry, October 2017
Mr Mason July 2017

“WONDERFUL COTTAGE WITH HUGE WELL MAINTAINED GARDENS & GROUNDS.”

WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM BOOKING THIS COTTAGE AGAIN

- Mr Mason, July 2017
Mr Smith July 2017

“Just an absolutely brilliant entertainment space - we loved it!”

- Mr Smith, July 2017
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The property

Set within easy reach of the Eden Project and South Cornwall's famous harbour towns and villages, is this quirky, but stylish former mine captains house.

Spacious both inside and out, the house has a wonderful kitchen/dining space separated from the pretty garden and deck by folding glass doors.

On the ground floor, there is a sitting room with a smart TV, a comfortable snug for grown ups to retreat to, followed by the bright and social kitchen with dining space.

A useful utility and downstairs wet room and loo are tucked away to the rear.

Upstairs, there are three decadent bedrooms with two having fabulous en-suite bathrooms and the third being a sizeable twin.

All in all, a superb family homestay with plenty of character and a fabulous feeling of light and space.

Summary

Over two floors
Three bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double with en-suite bath, separate shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin
Ground floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Utility room
Sitting room with open fire
Additional snug with open fire .
Central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV, with Amazon and Netflix's, WiFi
Fuel and power inc in rent
Bed linen and towels inc in rent
Cot and highchair available
Off road parking for two cars
Lawned garden with decked area
Two well behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 3 miles
Note: pets are charged at £20 each per week

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About the location

ST BLAZEY

Eden Project 1 mile; Charlestown 3 miles; St Austell 3 miles.

St Blazey is a small town situated three miles east of St Austell and was formerly an important engineering centre for the local mining and railway industries. The town is nowadays best known for being the closest to the Eden Project. Nearby Charlestown is a delightful and much sought after coastal village of stone cottages and regency houses. It is famous for its collection of tall ships riding at anchor in the harbour, the shipwreck museum, excellent pubs and restaurants and easy access to the coastal path. The old market town of St. Austell lies just a few miles from the south coast, and is famous for its China Clay mining history. Today, home to numerous beaches, (including dog-friendly Par Sands) and sub tropical gardens, it is a popular place for tourists, with plenty to see and do. A short drive will take you to fashionable Fowey or the fishing port of Mevagissey, and with lots to do, this is a great year round location.

Captain's Cottage

St Blazey, Cornwall (Ref. 959602)

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Reviews

“A beautiful, warm, clean and comfy home from home.”

“The WOW when you walked in fantastic comfort and warmth, loved the colours the art work.”

“The weather was foul, our family weren’t able to join us due to illness (NOT COVID) and a previous review had made me quite anxious.”

“Good service from Sykes in relation to booking, however property description requires updating in view of no DVD player.”

“The cottage was very well equipped with everything you would need for a perfect family break.”

“The Cottage was spacious, picturesque and the facilities were excellent, plus it was a good location for plenty of sight seeing.”

“Amazing cottage , decor was wonderful comfortable beds , excellent garden so ...”

“Very good house well equipped for all occasions Garden also lovely”

“The house and gardens were perfect for my family and 2 dogs.”