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"7 Atlantic Close is a good base for the coastline at Widemouth Bay."
The Listing is generally accurate and photos reflect the visuals of the property - together with recent reviews we were quite aware it was not going to be the best, but for the money it was ok. The property is definitely dated and the source of a strong musty smell that even with all the windows and doors open remained throughout our stay - the only air freshener provided was empty. The balcony door from the lounge is very hard to open; and some of the cooking inventory should be replaced - there was only one frying pan I could use. As just a base to put your head down it was fine but wouldn't want to spend valuable leisure time there. Not a lot locally, the beach consists of large pebble banks and stretches of soft sand, good surf, and the coast path toward Bude was easy (the coast path the other direction is much harder). The only Shop is not self service - closes at 2pm - so take what you need.
Reviewed by Susan3.4★Jun 2024
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"No power points in the main bedroom."
Storage heaters are irritating as there is no instant control of the temperature, bearing in mind the variability of the English weather.
TV signal is very weak
How do you turn on the heater in the bathroom?
Reviewed by David4.4★Jun 2024
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"The bungalow was a little dated & slightly tired , especially the rear lower garden & sunhouse / shed ."
There are steps up to the bungalow door & down to the rear garden which are not really outlined in the site . But this didn't make a problem to us & our dog.
Reviewed by Clive3.8★Jun 2024
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"The location of 7 Atlantic Close is amazing, just minutes from the beach and has an amazing view from the lounge."
The bungalow was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed (with the exception of a potato masher
Reviewed by Mary4.1★May 2024
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"The property is very neat and tidy, well furnished and perfectly placed for whatever you want to do on your holiday, a secluded rear garden for those who want peace and quiet with a sea view from the decking, a short walk to the beach for those who enjoy lazy days just relaxing or there are coastal paths for the people who enjoy walking which give spectacular views of the bay from the high points, Widemouth Bay is a beautiful part of North Cornwall to base yourself to explore the other nearby places such as Bude, Tintagel, Boscastle."
Reviewed by Barry4.7★Apr 2024
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"The property was clean and warm on arrival."
Most equipment was there but the tin opener does not work, old & rusty. We enjoyed our stay. This is our 2nd visit and we may well come again next year. The rats were very active in the shed but it really was not a problem for us. Still a useful place to change into boots etc.
Reviewed by Andrew4.7★Apr 2024
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"Location of the property was great , The interior of the property was very outdated, and in need of upgrading furniture, bed uncomfortable, sofa gave no support to my partner’s back, The kitchen seemed well equipped but again all pans were very old, one frying pan was unusable,also encountered rat poison under kitchen sink which could be dangerous to children and dogs so would recommend removing from the kitchen."
The bedroom had a fusty old smell maybe the carpet needs cleaning or replacing. Also no privacy from neighbors as there property overlooks the garden and also looks onto the balcony. The property was tidy but is in need of updating furnishings. Would we return probably not .
Reviewed by Ann1.9★Mar 2024
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"This is the second time we have stayed at this property and had a lovely surprise now the bedrooms have been swapped, so much better."
Would be good if a socket was near the dressing table in the main bedroom. Sykes need to update photos.now. Otherwise all was fine (could do with a couple of wine glasses adding, but nothing major. Warm, clean and tidy… and just fantastic views from lounge and kitchen… we shall return AGAIN
Reviewed by Jayne3.8★Feb 2024
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"We had a wonderful time at 7 Atlantic Close."
It is in the most amazing location so near the beach. We booked the first two weeks in October deliberately so we could take the dog on the beach every day (prohibited during the summer season). The cafe at the beach was very good for breakfasts and the Widemouth Bay Manor was a great place for evening meals/carvery. We enjoyed days out to lots of places within easy travelling distance eg Bude, Boscastle, Padstow, Crackington Haven. The bungalow has a well equipped kitchen (didn't use the washing machine or dishwasher). If we were going to be a bit picky the mattress on the double bed is quite uncomfortable and a smart TV would be good - we had a bit of trouble with signal on the TV and resorted to watching some programs on the laptop and Kindle Fire. That being said we would definitely recommend this property and will definitely book again.
Reviewed by Sue4.4★Sep 2023
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"We really enjoyed our stay at 7 Atlantic Close."
We know the area very well and it is a terrific location to just sit back and relax, with the beach only a few minutes walk away. The view from the decking is amazing - we will definitely be back.
The bungalow itself is a little old fashioned in some areas but I'm sure will be updated along the way. The beds in the twin room were adequate for us but a larger person may have struggled in them, I guess they are really meant for children. The wardrobe in the twin room smells a little musty so we all used the wardrobe in the double room.
The email we received from Sykes advised that the key box was in a red box on the garage wall. After several attempts to open this we turned to go back up the steps and noticed the key press on the front door frame, perhaps Sykes need to update their email re this.
I know it sounds as if we are having a moan but it is really only meant as advice. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely book again for our annual Cornwall break. Many thanks
Reviewed by Mary5.0★Sep 2023
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"The carpet was covered in dog hairs."
Stains on lounge carpet . Hard bed in double room , and room very very small. A smelly stained sofa bed in the other bed room . No hose on garden tap. The location is good , but the place is also very dated for the money.
Reviewed by Colin2.5★Sep 2023
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"Bedding and towels were not changed during the 2 week stay."
Garden was overgrown. Double bed mattress is uncomfortable. Windows need cleaning inside and out. Black mould in shower needs sorting. No oven glove. Contact number needs to be updated. Outside tap needs hose, as currently it just runs down the wall and will lead to water damage over time.
Reviewed by John2.8★Aug 2023
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"Property was clean but could have done with the windows cleaning as they were ..."
Property was clean but could have done with the windows cleaning as they were very grimy also there was no access to the back garden without going through the side door down steps and through a gate so was difficult to let the dog out she had to have someone to take her out everytime as the front was open the views were stunning but a really quiet holiday as there was not a lot to do apart from walk but still we did enjoy the quiet
Reviewed by Denise4.1★Jul 2023
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"Lovely quiet location with great view but very dated property."
Double bed extremely uncomfortable. Garden not accessible straight from house so not ideal for dogs. Initial instructions on retrieving key had not been updated so we spent ages trying and after a long journey this is not ideal. Great comfy sofa and chairs in lounge. An outside tap has now been fitted but a hosepipe in the garden would make life much easier to wash off wetsuits sand dogs etc. As requested in the visitor handbook, ideas for improvement would be 1. New mattress for double bed 2. Hosepipe in garden 3. Update decor 4. Steps down from balcony to garden.
Reviewed by Claire3.8★May 2023
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"We had a wonderful time walking the Southwest coast path so Atlantic Close was a fabulous location."
The bus service is also extremely helpful in the area meaning that we could get a bus and then walk back home or to where we left the car. With the beach so close it was lovely too.
The property was perfectly adequate for our needs, lounge comfortable and spacious, with a view of the sea and a nice bit of decking for the evening sun.
The kitchen had everything we needed although a set of matching wine glasses would be a useful addition especially if there were 4 adults. The toaster needs replacing.
Bathroom fine with a very good size shower.
However the double bedroom was very small and the bed was not comfortable. Fortunately we could store our empty case and a few other bits in the second bedroom but if we had been sharing with others (as we had originally planned) it would have been quite cramped.
Thanks for a nice time, it's a very pleasant place good location just perhaps needs a bit of thought on using the space better.
Reviewed by Caroline4.1★Apr 2023
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"Really helpful"
Reviewed by Ros4.7★Apr 2023
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"Very pleasant but very tired property."
Reviewed by Stephen3.8★Mar 2023
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"Loved the property and location."
Had everything we needed. One reclining chair was slightly faulty.
Reviewed by Andrew4.7★Mar 2023
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"Absolutely great location."
The beach is literally just over the road. The bungalow is clean and tidy, a little dated and could do with updating but it' has everything needed (although we did buy some tumbler glasses) and could do with some sharp knives. Dishwasher and washing machine a bonus Great views from kitchen and lounge. Would recommend to anyone who loves the beach, it's on the doorstep and it's lovely quiet location
Reviewed by Jayne5.0★Feb 2023
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"Excellent bungalow in a good location for travelling to places in Cornwall."
Clean and comfortable with everything we needed.
Had us feeling a trifle envious of those who live in the area. Oh, and the dog loved it, too.
Reviewed by Robert5.0★Oct 2022
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the house."
Maybe a little dated but good quality appliances and furnishings. Great location. No negatives. We would happily recommend it to family and friends.
Reviewed by Shirley4.7★Oct 2022
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"Had an amazing holiday, the property was presented in first class order, the location is perfect, would definitely recommend 10 out of 10."
Thank you.
Reviewed by Ken5.0★Sep 2022
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"The location of the property is fantastic."
It’s only a 3 minute stroll to the beach. In good weather, we managed to sit on the decking at the back to have a meal and enjoy the view of the sea. There were some amazing sunset views by the beach. The Beach House and it’s restaurant is only a 5 minute walk away and they serve delicious food. There is off road parking which is convenient. Facilities are excellent. Bude is only a short drive away. This is a place we would choose to return to. Things that would make it better are 1. A cafetière 2. A water hose at the back to rinse off sandy kit from the beach. 3. Storage for clothes in the master bedroom.
Thank you for your very kind review.
Rest assured there will be a cafeteria, hosepipe and wardrobe installed over the winter.
Many thanks
Property Owner
Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Sep 2022
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"The location is good being near beach and overlooking sea from kitchen and balcony."
Needs to be updated as appears like an old persons bungalow. The bedrooms not up to standard and the beds need replacing, especially double bed. No wardrobe or clothes hanging facilities in double room. Bed linen was worn and double duvet cover fastenings broken. kitchen is well equipped and bathroom up to standard. We all had aching backs after sleeps during our stay. This did spoil the holiday and would seriously question if we would return unless these problems were sorted out. Considering it was our first experience staying there, it was expensive for what was on offer!
Hi Keith, thanks for your feedback.
I’m really sorry you didn’t get value for money.
Beds are very subjective but I will be be speaking to our laundry company.
This is our first foray into renting our bungalow and will try to address the issues in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Keith2.5★Jul 2022
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