The Hayloft

We booked the Hayloft for two weeks, costing over £3,000.

The property was lovely and clean, completed by Theresa. The grounds were excellent for the dogs. We found it extremely disappointing that, despite WiFi being advertised, there was no WiFi available for the duration of our stay. This was particularly frustrating as we had our daughter with us, who likes to relax in the evenings watching her iPad. The property was advertised as having WiFi, and had we known this was not available, we would not have booked it. Would we book here again? Not a chance.

This was our 5th year staying at the Hayloft.

The house is exactly as pictured- very clean, well maintained & welcoming and very well equipped. We were lucky enough to have fabulous weather, so it was a joy to sit on the balcony & enjoy the sea views. Our dog also enjoyed the freedom to wander round the large secure garden. The house is surrounded by fields so peaceful & quiet but yet not far from all amenities. Would certainly recommend the Queens Arms in Breage -food was excellent. Issue with bedroom door not shutting was rectified quickly by the owner & special thanks to the gardener who spent ages on a really hot day trimming back the brambles on the lane This is our Cornish haven, we love our holidays here & are already booked for next year.

This was an outstanding property, one of the best we have stayed in.

Really well presented, well equipped. Lovely views.

The Hayloft is a lovely place to stay, it sleeps 5 and there were 5 of us, all adults, there was plenty of room, it didn’t feel crowded.

It’s a very well equipped property, it’s comfortable and very clean, the fresh flowers on arrival was a nice touch. It’s got a lovely big garden which was great for the dogs. Would highly recommended.

We love the Hayloft this is our 7th time .

The cleaner does an amazing job absolutely spotless you found a gem with her brilliant

The best property we have ever stayed in.

A really lovely large house with a big secure garden which our dog loved. Very clean and well equipped. Lovely location.

It was our first time staying at the Hayloft and we will definitely be going back .

The property was well equipped and spotlessly clean excellent housekeeping ..Beautiful location and large secure garden which our two borders loved .This was by far the best holiday home we have stayed in .All credit to the owners

This was our third stay at The Hayloft so we knew it was going to be a good one.

Facilities are home from home. The Hayloft is well equipped, very clean and comfortable. We stayed over the Christmas period and when we arrived, the cottage was decorated for us with a real Christmas tree and decorations. The location of The Hayloft is perfect for our needs, just a short drive to all major attractions, it is peaceful and our 2 dogs absolutely love the secure, huge garden. The nearby pub is only a short walk and is dog friendly. We do not like to contact the owners and have never had to in the past, however, on this occasion we did need to ask them a question, nothing bad, just a query, and they came back to us straight away and were very accommodating. The housekeeper does an amazing job to keep the cottage spotlessly clean. We cannot fault The Hayloft and if we had to be picky and look for something, it would only be that the WiFi is not great, but then I think that is just the area in general. Thank you for another faultless and comfortable stay. We have already booked our fourth!

We had a wonderful stay at The Hayloft.

The property is beautiful with everything we could need and the views to our favourite place, Porthleven were stunning. Our only comments is it took us a long time to find it in the dark. Clear signs would be great.

Stayed a week at the end of August.

The accommodation is beautiful, extremely clean and a real home from home. Would definitely recommend. Lots to do within a short drive.

Our 4th holiday at this outstanding property.

Immaculately clean, very well equipped & always well presented with fresh flowers and welcome pack - thanks to Theresa the housekeeper. Views are outstanding from the balcony and garden is superb for our dog who loved just roaming around. Location is excellent - only a few minutes from the main road but so quiet & peaceful- ideal for a relaxing holiday but not far from attractions, beaches & good pubs. Would highly recommend this property & have already booked for next year. Can’t wait to return

This is an amazing property and has been built to a very high standard - we used to love sitting out on the veranda outside the kitchen door having an early morning coffee - the next time we are down in Cornwall will definitely be hoping to stay at The Hayloft

I have stayed in a lot of holiday cottages and The Hayloft is definitely the best.

We have had a fantastic week . Although one of the coldest weeks of the winter we were lovely and cosy . Our 2 dogs loved running in the very safe enclosed garden . The cottage is so well situated for several beaches to walk on . We also enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch in The Queens Arms which is just a few minutes walk. I would definitely recommend this property and can’t wait to come back again.

We have just returned from our 3rd visit to the Hayloft in 3 Years.

Each visit we've made, the house has been spotless and clean, and everything is always done to a very high standard. Great sized secure garden for the dogs to run around in. The only slight niggle is the broadband speed, It's very slow at 1.5 Mbps. However, this would not put us off booking again and we look forward to a 4th visit !!

Fabulous house in wonderful setting.

Very close to Porthleven (circa 2 mile walk along quiet country lanes). Local pub serving good ales and food only 5 min walk. House is immaculate and you can tell owners take great care and maintain well between rentals. We stayed here nearly 4 years ago and house was exactly same condition. Will definitely return again and have already recommended to friends and family

1st stay at the Hayloft but will definitely return.

Beautiful views, very homely, lovely and clean and so relaxing watching the local buzzard. Ideally situated for south Cornwall. Highly recommend the Queen's Arms for food. Only issue was the mirror in the ensuite was broken and also highly recommend a sign at the end of the lane with theHayloft on as difficult to find. Thank you for letting us stay in your wonderful barn conversion

This was our third stay at Hayloft, only this year we stayed for 2 weeks.

As usual we all really enjoyed our selves.

This is a superb property in the village of Breage, close to Porthleven and Helston.

Great location for exploring western Cornwall, especially if you have dogs, as the enclosed garden is brilliant for letting your pooches run around, without fear of escaping. The Hayloft is spotlessly clean and equipped with evrrything we needed for a relaxing stay. Set basically in the middle of a field, you can enjoy superb views of the countryside and coast in the distance, with just wildlife for company. Only very slight negatives were that its quite difficult to initially find the property, as its tucked away, up a farm track, which was quite overgrown and there are no signs at the entrance to said track. Would be incredibly difficult if arriving after dark. Great local pub, within walking distance and a village shop, but beware, that shop has very limited trading hours. That aside, a superb property, that gives a brilliant relaxing break, completely away from the hussle and bussle of the close by busy tourist resorts we all know and love.

Just back from our third stay at this fabulous property.

Again property was equipped to a very high standard and was extremely clean & comfortable. Was just so relaxing sitting on the balcony with the sea view and although the house is just a couple of minutes off the main road it’s so peaceful & quiet yet still in a really good location for visiting attractions and beaches.Access to the house is down a narrow track which was very overgrown when we arrived but after my husband contacted the owners this issue was rectified the next day. Also very happy to see since our last visit that new garden furniture has been provided as it made such a difference to sit out at night with a nice bottle of wine while our dog played in the large secure garden. Special thanks also to Theresa, the housekeeper, who came out specifically to make the twin beds into a double when this request had not been passed on by Sykes & for all her efforts to keep this house so beautiful with little touches such as fresh flowers & welcome pack on arrival. We had such a fabulous relaxing holiday and are already booked for our return next year. Would highly recommend the Hayloft

Absolutely loved the Hayloft.

Stunning house surrounded by fields with a view of the sea. Clean, quiet and cosy, just what I needed to get away from the stresses of work. Comfortable beds and sofa, not slept so well for ages, and yes, we dozed off on the sofa a number of times. There is a very well stocked kitchen with all the equipment you would need to cook a multi course dinner, including good quality appliances. The coffee, tea, sugar, milk and biscuits were a lovely touch for when we arrived after driving from Derbyshire. The garden is huge and was secure for our GSD. She absolutely loved the space to run around. The Hayloft is dog friendly but not to the detriment of people visiting without dogs. Location was ideal to drive to lots of different attractions. Only one slight problem was the narrow drive from the road to the Hayloft, which is not suitable for low cars and a bit overgrown, including some brambles which had my husband wincing every time we went up and down. I will love to visit again and would recommend the Hayloft to anyone who wants to visit Cornwall and stay in a quiet location.

Excellent

Absolutely stunning property, immaculate and had everything you would need and more.

This is one of the best properties we have ever stayed at, it was perfect for our Cocker Spaniel, Murphy, he loved the large secure garden, we could relax knowing he could not escape. We went to the local pub, the Queens Arms, several times, very friendly, lovely beer garden and food was amazing, the nearby beach of Podlhu was a little gem. We will definitely book to stay here again.

Our 4th visit to this lovely cottage in perfect surroundings.

So good, that we booked next year's stay whilst on holiday. We were lucky to see a small deer in the field next to us. Very good location for visits out, lots to see within approx 1/2 hr car journey. Thank you.

This has to be the best cottage that we have stayed in, facilities 1st class, also great central location for visiting far west of Cornwall, would definitely recommend to anyone seeking to visit this area.

Wonderful well equipped house, clean and very comfortable.

The Hayloft was amazing.

Perfect remote place. When we arrived we were all highly impressed with how clean everything was. Minor issues with Wi-Fi not working but owners very helpful. Highly recommend. Would love to come back.

This is the third time I have booked this cottage with you, and every time you have failed to inform the owners that I requested the Z bed be made up to a double.

This year you sent me an e-mail confirming my request but did not inform them. Mrs Penrose phoned me at home as she remembered the problems of previous stays, to check if I required the double this time.

We loved the Hayloft.

It was beautifully maintained with lots of thoughtful touches to make it extra special.

We had a lovely weeks stay at the Hayloft.

The house was very clean comfortable and had everything we needed. The outside space was perfect for our dog and the view on the balcony is perfect for a quiet drink in the evening. Great location! Fantastic house. We would definitely come back and highly recommend to our friends & family!

The Hayloft is in a great location, very clean and really well equipped.

We had a fab time.

The cottage was beautiful with a stunning view. Everything you need for a perfect holiday. Everything was provided even down to a pint of milk left in the fridge. Everything was of a high quality including nice soft towels and bedding. The beds were very comfy.

Fabulous barn conversion.

Comfortable, spotlessly clean, well equipped and perfectly located for our needs. Would thoroughly recommend to others.

We had a lovely stay at this property which helped to recharge our batteries.

Rubbish collection is on a Thursday, so clients should be encouraged to put out same on a Wednesday night (rather than when they leave on Friday) otherwise - as we found - the bins were both full with previous clients' waste. Otherwise, a wonderful time was had by all.

Third time staying at the Hayloft and every bit as good as before, amazing location.

A stair gate would be very useful at the top of the stairs as they are a bulky item to travel with.

Lovely stay thank you, very clean, comfortable and well stocked. Beautiful flowers Very peaceful, not even a tractor sound like we are used to in rural Dorset. Lovely walks, near a superb playpark and a short drive to towns and beaches. Wifi was a bit of a pain to use when trying to book days out - rather intermittent - so we just turned up and paid on the day, so not really a problem but my advice to others would be to book these days before you leave home.

About our fifth visit to this lovely converted barn.

It simply has everything we personally look for in a holiday home and we know we can have a completely relaxing time in beautiful surroundings.

We had a Perfect weeks stay at the Hayloft along with our 2 Dogs, The House was warm and very clean and the outside secure garden was perfect for the Dogs.

Thank you for a Great week, we have already booked to return next year !!

Furnishings of the sitting room were a bit Spartan.

A large rug would have made it more homely with a picture or two on the walls.

Great holiday let,very peaceful and relaxing, we have recommended to friends.

If there was a hairdryer I couldn't find it but it did not cause a problem but would gave been nice to have. Thankyou for a fabulous holiday X

The Hayloft is out of this world!

There is so much space both outside and inside, and is so private that we felt happy leaving doors open for our son and dog to roam independently. The quality of furniture, bedding and extra special additions is outstanding. Sitting on the balcony, watching the sun set as a fox scurried through the next field was truly memorable. The owners could have easily squashed another two buildings within the grounds but the feeling is that they want to give a quality experience not greedily make money. We cannot recommend The Hayloft enough.

We really enjoyed our stay at The Hayloft.

The standard of cleanliness in the cottage was outstanding. It was lovely that the cottage was so well equipped - it had everything we needed. The location of the cottage was brilliant too - so near to lots of great places and beaches. The sea view was amazing ....we enjoyed being able to have our breakfast each morning with the view. It would have been lovely to have had an additional seating area in the garden so we could have enjoyed our dinner outside with the weather being so warm. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend both Helpful holidays and The Hayloft to anyone!

Our second stay at this stunning house.

Again spotlessly clean and very well equipped. Welcome pack appreciated after a long journey. Lovely to sit on balcony and admire wonderful sea view whilst our dog played in the large secure garden. Fantastic location for exploring this area of Cornwall, just a couple of minutes from the main road but so peaceful and quiet. The only thing in our opinion that would make this stay perfect would be a nice garden furniture set for the patio so we could eat in the beautiful garden. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to visit Cornwall and we will definitely be booking again

Lovely cottage in a beautiful private location.

We did not however locate the dvd’s or the books and games which were mentioned in the property information book. Also we could not get the radio to work but as we brought one with us it was not an issue. Would definitely return again when in Cornwall and have praised the cottage to all our family and friends.

Lovely stay, lovely house and lovely views.

Only minor suggestion would be potentially a sign on the road as struggled to find the property.

We had an absolutely lovely week at The Hayloft.

The property was very clean, beautifully decorated and very well equipped. There was a very nice welcome pack and even some fresh flowers. The beds were very comfortable. The views from the property were great, with the sea in the distance. It was very quiet and peaceful. Would thoroughly recommend The Hayloft as a place to stay and wouldn’t hesitate to book again if we stayed in the area.

The accommodation is really lovely, very well equipped and immaculately clean.

The cleaner does an amazing job. I have stayed here 3 times and it is always spotless. It is also in a lovely setting surrounded by fields and is so quiet and peaceful but only a short drive to all the facilities in Porthleven. Will definitely be going back again.

Superb cottage, very well equipped, very clean.

We would definitely recommend.

Immaculate holiday property.

Lovely views, well equipped and comfortable. Not far from a nice pub. The only addition I would make is an outdoor washing line.

Fantastic property in a beautiful setting.

Highly recommended. We look forward to visiting again.

Had a brilliant time yet again at the Hayloft

Love coming to The Hayloft - I've now lost count of the times we've been.

Great for dogs - the huge garden and beaches nearby. Candidly a new mattress on the master bed would be good (not as hard) & if there's anything that can be done to strengthen wifi (small niggle) that would be perfect as can't really stream using Netflix. But, we'll be booking again as we love it.

For those with a young family an inexpensive garden lounge set would be great to enjoy good weather in the garden.

This would be great for those with little ones who may not be out in the evenings. Stair gates should be fitted for toddlers both inside and out. This gave us continuous anxiety!! Lovely quiet location within a few minutes drive of a lovely beach and plenty of good restaurants and pubs in Porthleven.

The Hayloft was just perfect.

Beautiful property. Lovely location. It was spotlessly clean. The dogs loved the huge garden and we loved the views. We will go back again.

The Hayloft is in a wonderful setting and very comfortable.

Lovely views of the sea and countryside. Its very comfortable and has everything you'd expect. We had a lovely time and would certainly consider booking again.

We love our time at The Hayloft - this is our 5th or 6th visit, we’ve actually lost count.

It has everything you’d need from holiday accommodation & is in a beautiful setting. Porthleven with its wonderful, picturesque harbour & restaurants 10 mins one way, and Praa Sands beach 10 mins the other way. Absolutely gorgeous-we’re already looking at dates for next year.

We absolutely loved the Hayloft with so much space both upstairs and outside, and with great views in every direction.

The kitchen was very well equipped and the chairs and sofa were super comfy. Sitting on the balcony in the morning and evening was amazing, looking out over the fields and listening to the birds singing. We will definitely return.

Great location as a base to visit local harbours and tourist attractions , located near the small town of Breage with shop and dog friendly pub .

Then literally 5 minutes by car into Porthelven , with harbour , shops, pubs and restaurants. Ideally location for family with a pet to explore South West Cornwall

The Hayloft was a beautiful place to stay, the pictures don't really do it justice.

The garden is huge and so peaceful. The location is perfect for visiting so many amazing places such as Lizard Point, Mullion Cove, Rinsey and Poldhu Cove to name but a few. The local pub also does a very good Sunday roast takeaway although hopefully we will all be able to eat inside again soon! We will definitely book to stay there again another time. Sykes have been very efficient too. One small point, if the weather was warm a couple of sun loungers would be great for a snooze in the garden!

The view towards the Lizard from the Hayloft is simply stunning and the picture on the website does not do this justice!

Fabulous barn conversion, we found it spotlessly clean with welcome pack much appreciated - and supplies still in their wrappings also welcomed in the current Covid circumstances. Well equipped kitchen and very nice to be able to bake whilst on holiday. Very comfy beds and we loved the Mira showers. Our dogs loved the garden and spent lots of time during running around safely whilst we enjoyed a glass of wine on the balcony enjoying the views. Lovely peaceful setting near the village, unfortunately not able to see the frescos in the church due to Covid restrictions so will just have to come back another time! Walked into Porthleven, and had many lovely walks around the coastal paths at Rinsey, a short drive away. Would recommend visiting Church cove beach and walking up to the nearby Marconi monument for lovely views towards Mullion cove and the pasties at the beach cafe at Poldhu cove en route! Marazion at sunset is a must and Gwithian Towans for huge beach and walks over the dunes. We had a great week and would highly recommend.

We received a text message from the housekeeper advising that the cottage would not be ready until 3:30 (instead of 3:00 as advertised).

This was not unreasonable as additional time in getting a property prepared to Covid proof standards is to be expected. After a 380 mile journey we were pleased to note that the property was as depicted by the Sykes website. However, it quickly became clear that the standard of cleanliness was far below the expected standards. Toilets were spotted with faeces, hair and urine. Mirrors were smeared. Interior windows smeared with grease (or maybe spit!). Crumbs were on the dining table and chairs. The kitchen; filthy hob, oven and grill. Dirty work tops. Kitchen cupboards and handles filthy. Fridge drawers engrained with food deposits. Dirty cutlery drawer and contents. Dirty crockery and greasy glasses. Pan drawer covered in grease with a dirty frying pan and utensil on the top and finally Disgusting washing up bowl (both interior and exterior filthy). Rather than contact the owners and/or Sykes who could only have requested the cleaner(s) to return and do a proper job whilst we sat around waiting for the issues to be addressed, my wife and I set about cleaning the kitchen ourselves. This necessitated the entire crockery, glassware and utensils going in the dishwasher and the purchase of additional anti-bacterial cleaning wipes. Some 2 to 3 hours later (after a 10 hour drive) and 4 dishwasher cycles within 24 hours, the kitchen approached something of the standard that other Sykes properties have provided (including this troubled year). The hob was cleaned 3 times during our stay but we were not prepared to tackle the oven or grill. Photographs have been and can be provided if required!

The Hayloft was a perfect place to stay and we will be booking it again

Lovely house, well though out and, very comfy.

The wifi was patchy and the drive up to the house wouldn't be any good if you have a low suspension or a sports car.. but these are minor really, the house was a great base for us and Porthleven was really nice, too. I would reconvene this property

Wonderful stay at the Hayloft.

Location is perfect, just a couple of minutes from main road but so peaceful and relaxing. Cottage was spotless and kitchen extremely well equipped. Sanitiser and wipes were provided as was a lovely welcome pack which was appreciated after a long journey. The photographs on the website did not do this property justice as its much larger and absolutely stunning. Views from the balcony were also much better than expected.Garden was very dog friendly and even a little basket provided with dog bowls, towels and treats. This is a truly stunning holiday home and would definitely recommend

This is our second stay here now, and the location is amazing, and facilities are very good.

But, I need to say the cleanliness leaves a little bit to be desired. The ensiute shower doesn't drain, the windows are really dirty, and the window latches are all broken. The oven is really dirty and both times we have stayed we have found ourselves cleaning for a few hours to make it feel home. We have booked again, as we find this location amazing, so.hopefully some if not all if these issue will fixed.

The Hayloft is a lovely spacious house with perfect gardens for a dog.

We loved the sea view, thoroughly enjoyed a coffee in the morning on the balcony. Great location, so many places on the doorstep, would return.

Absolutely lovely place to stay quiet well maintained and in a brilliant location close to lots of beautiful coves and walks with the dogs x very dog friendly places to eat close by Porthleven is a must to visit with lots of high quality restaurants

Comfortable, well equipped and extremely spacious barn conversion.

Lovely setting.and very private. Easy to reach and close to everything we needed. Lovely pub less than 10 minutes walk. Perfect!

The hayloft is a lovely place to stay.

It was clean and the kitchen was well equipped. The views from the upstairs were beautiful you could see the sea at Porthleven and surrounding countryside.The garden was dog friendly our spaniel loved running around. The property is not overlooked and quiet. Just what you need for a relaxing holiday. Would definitely recommend this property to family and friends.

The property wasn't particularly cheap to rent but given its excellent location, facilities etc we feel we got value for money.

It especially met our requirement for dog friendly property.

We loved our stay at the Hayloft.

Its a lovely property, well equipped, in a great location, private and with lovely views. We enjoyed relaxing on the balcony and there was plenty of room for our dog to run around in the garden. Its close to good facilities, a beautiful coast line and some lovely walks. Look forward to returning.

Lovely cottage, with fabulous views.

We met the owners and had a chat about what we had been doing and where we had visited. They recommended a lovely dog friendly beach.

The Hayloft is an amazing holiday let.

The property was really clean and the facilities spot on. They have thought of eveything to be included in the kitchen and the rest of the house. The whole family, including the dog, loved the large garden. It was in a great, secluded location in an area where there is lots to do and see.

Fascinating building.

Amazing views.

What a lovely place to spend time relaxing and enjoying Cornwall at it's best.

Everything provided was top quality and possibly the best self catering cottage we have ever stayed in. Thank you.

Excellent position for touring with St Ives, Lands End, Lizard and Roseland all within quick access.

The local village has a Post Office store and Pub. Supermarkets are easy to access by car in the nearby town. The owners of the property ensure that the property and grounds are maintained to a high standard without any intrusion to those staying in the property.