2 The Square

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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Pets No

Reviews

Mrs Porter
February 2018

“This cottage was not very ...”

This cottage was not very comfortable in terms of seating and heat. Having the log fire going made my husbands chest bad (which is no ones fault) but that meant relying on the central heating which barely worked. We have the same system at home; the programmer registered as constant heating, which it was not; raising the thermostat in the hallway did start the heating but some radiators came on and others didn't, despite having the individual radiator thermostats turned to full. ...

This cottage was not very comfortable in terms of seating and heat. Having the log fire going made my husbands chest bad (which is no ones fault) but that meant relying on the central heating which barely worked. We have the same system at home; the programmer registered as constant heating, which it was not; raising the thermostat in the hallway did start the heating but some radiators came on and others didn't, despite having the individual radiator thermostats turned to full. We used the twin beds; they were comfortable but I had to get chairs from other rooms for bedside tables. Little things like no toilet roll holder. Although designed to fit in with the period of the cottage, I felt a lot of the furniture was cheap and shabby. The kitchen was good, as was the dining room. The stairs need more handrails; I don't know how older people would manage.

Mr Lewis
March 2018

“We booked this cottage despite the ...”

We booked this cottage despite the poor comment from a previous occupant because my Grandfather was born in Chacewater, his family being prominent residents for several generations from at least the 1840's until 1931. Having just lost my Mother, we wished to re-visit the village and stay as close to the family heritage as possible for a while. We had hoped to put a good report on the Trip Advisor to compensate for the negative one that is currently there. The owners kindly rang us during our journey down to let us know that the heating had been fixed and what the new key code was and so we were feeling very positive about out visit. However, on arrival, the cottage was freezing with a feeling that it had been un-heated and uninhabited for some time (admittedly not helped by the adverse weather) and the boiler was making a frighteningly atrocious noise. We finally got the cottage warm by finding and turning up the thermostats on the radiators but there was no hot water. We rang the owners on Sunday to report this but ended up leaving a text message. There was hot water coming out of the outside overflow pipe and the noise was getting worse. They were helpful and good enough to organise a plumber who arrived mid afternoon Monday just before the boiler 'blew up'. After leaving to fetch a new part he managed to get the hot water working but had to return on Wednesday to finish it off safely. All this rather got the holiday off to a bad start. Also the details did say about low cottage doorways but maybe a 'duck or grouse' notice could be added to the kitchen doorway (I am only 5'5"!) and the step down into the kitchen is not very visible. The details also say about parking off road and access from back garden to parking space (?). This is Jake's Lane which is more of a footpath! and parking outside the front door was possible (just) only when other residents were not there (and we only have a Smart Car!). When we did get there before them they were good enough to leave room for us to get out but only by double parking out into the traffic lane. We parked most of the time in the nearby carpark. Where was the 'parking space behind'? The kitchen was well equipped but the living room furniture, well at least one of the sofas was very uncomfortable and looked as if it had come from a charity shop, not to mention the freezing draught from the window behind it. The blanket left on the sofa was a definate necessity across your shoulders and to keep the curtains drawn! The linen and towels were fine and bathroom cleanliness good, however if you leave bathroom products for your guests in a holiday home it is usual to leave local products not 'made in china' (maybe I am being picky here but we have never encountered this before, always local to promote the area). We have stayed in and experienced a great variety of self catering cottages during the last 30 odd years and are certainly used to old character buildings and know what to expect, but this is the first time we have used Sykes and we can honestly say that we were most disappointed with the standard and 'lack of love' in this cottage which is very sad as we had such high hopes of a peaceful happy holiday following a rather distressing and stressful few months.

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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

The property

Located in the historic village of Chacewater, just five miles from Truro, this old mine captain's cottage is Grade II listed and full of character, with beamed ceilings in the kitchen, dining room and utility room.

Being so central to Cornwall, this lovely old cottage is ideally situated for groups of friends or families touring the whole county.

Pass over the cobblestones outside, through the front door and from the slate hallway you can enter either the sitting room or the dining room, both of which have old stone fireplaces and log burners.

Also on the ground floor is a well-fitted kitchen with a splendid old granite lintel and Cornish slate floors, the slate for which was collected from a quarry in Tintagel by the owners themselves!

Upstairs you will find three bedrooms and a bathroom with a lovely roll-top bath and at the back of the cottage, the pretty walled garden is a real sun trap and the perfect place to relax at the end of a long busy day spent exploring.

It also provides access to the lane behind, where a private parking space is allocated.

2 The Square is very close to a village pub and grocery shops, a bakery and a daily farmer’s market in the old Square market place across the road.

The village of Chacewater lies in the centre of a great mining district and the surrounding landscape contains many reminders of the former industry brought back to life in the BBC’s TV series, Poldark.

To gain a unique insight into the area's mining heritage, follow the Mineral Tramways coast-to-coast trail on the old Redruth and Chacewater railway line.

The coast to coast route also provides you with a great opportunity to ride or walk across Cornwall in a day, from one coast to another, enjoying a variety of wildlife and spectacular scenery as the trail passes through ancient woodland and heathland.

With secure bike storage at the property and bikes available to hire locally, you can cycle from the property in all directions, including both road and mountain biking.

Why not meet the Bissoe Trail within just two miles of the cottage?

Of course, there are also many fabulous beaches on both sides of the coast that are easily accessible, the nearest being the sandy beach at Porthtowan, five miles away.

The village of Porthtowan has a beach-side restaurant and bar so you can enjoy a drink and a meal as you watch the sunset.

Porthtowan is also great for surfing and has an abundance of beach and clifftop walks to explore.

The city of Truro has excellent shopping opportunities and a good selection of pubs, bistros and restaurants.

With so much to offer, this wonderful historic cottage is the perfect location for a getaway at any time of the year.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC accessed from garden. Kitchen. Dining room with woodburner. Sitting room with woodburner. Utility.

Amenities

Electric central heating with woodburners
Electric range cooker, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, local maps, games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Fuel for woodburners available to purchase locally
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot, highchair and one moveable stairgate provided (can be used in bedroom doorway or at bottom of stairs)
Off road parking for 1 car, additional roadside parking available outside and in the free village car park, 50 yards away
Lockable bike storage
Lawned garden and patio with furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 1 min walk: please check opening hours with pub as not standard
Note: There are 5 steps in the garden
Note: The cottage dates from the 18th century and has a number of low beams, low doorways, some uneven flooring and original cottage stairs, may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility
Property does not accept stag / hen or similar parties

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About the location

CHACEWATER

Redruth 4.8 miles; Truro 5.2 miles; Portreath 6.8 miles; Falmouth 11 miles.

The Cornish village of Chacewater is situated just five miles from Truro, between Truro and Redruth in Cornwall. The village lies in the centre of what once was a great mining district, producing more copper and tin than anywhere else in the world. The village and sandy beach of Portreath are a short drive away and from Chacewater, both the north and south coastlines of Cornwall can be explored, with their unspoilt beaches and rugged coastal walking trails stretching for miles, ideal for walkers, bathers and surfers. Truro is Cornwall’s only city and has a magnificent cathedral, the Royal Cornwall Museum and the theatre and concert venue, the Hall for Cornwall, as well as a number of shops, pubs and restaurants. In Falmouth you will find the third largest natural harbour in the world, where you can take boat trips up the Carrick Roads, safe beaches, the National Maritime Museum and Pendennis Castle, which was built by Henry VIII and is the town’s most popular attraction. Fans of classic cars will enjoy a visit to Perranwell Station where you can hire a Morgan car for the day. Nearby, in the Bissoe Valley, is Bissoe Bike Hire. Hire a bike for the day and enjoy the sights of the old mining works and beautiful wooded valleys as you cycle coast to coast from Portreath to Devoran, or just enjoy a snack in the café. Visit The Lost Gardens of Heligan, the National Trust owned Trelissick and Glendurgan Gardens, as well as the 26-acre sub-tropical garden of Trebah and the Eden Project, all of which can be reached easily in the car. A short trip on the King Harry Ferry will take you to the beautiful Roseland Peninsula, which is well worth a visit. Chacewater is the perfect Cornish holiday base, with something to please everyone within easy driving distance.

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2 The Square

Chacewater, Cornwall (Ref. 922423)

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