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Uncle John's House

(Ref. 1095422)

Redruth, Cornwall Show on map

5.0

Sykes rating

  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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  • lovely (7)
  • garden (7)
  • great (6)
  • well (6)
  • house (6)
  • beautiful (5)

9 Customer Reviews

  • "We had a fantastic week staying in Uncle John's House."

    The house is beautiful, and Redruth is a great base for exploring the north and south coasts of the far west of Cornwall. The house felt like a family home, with many charming features that we all enjoyed. The large and light kitchen/diner extension was just a lovely place to be. All the equipment was great, the beds really comfy, the showers hot. Thank you for sharing your house.

    Clive Thank you for your generous feedback about Uncle John's House. I'm delighted to hear it felt like 'home'. That's just what we hope. You're right, Redruth is the perfect place for exploring west Cornwall. We love being there too. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Clive5.0Sep 2024

  • "We really enjoyed our time in Uncle John’s House."

    Unlike some holiday rentals Uncle John’s House is very warm and welcoming; it is a real home. It’s very comfortable and very clean and the garden’s are beautifully laid out and maintained to a very high standard. The location for us was excellent as it was within easy reach of several places that we wanted to visit such as St Ives, St Michael’s Mount, Falmouth, Penzance, Truro, Newquay etc. We would wholeheartedly recommend a stay in Uncle John’s House to anyone wishing to stay in a lovely home in the Redruth area. Bill, Ann and Family

    Bill and family I'm SO pleased you found the house so warm and welcoming. We want people to feel at home and comfortable. You're right, it's a great location for getting to so many other parts of Cornwall and to return from a day out to a gorgeous garden! THANK YOU for letting us know you enjoyed being here so much. Em Sawday Property Owner

    Reviewed by William5.0Jul 2024

  • "A great house."

    Lovely and clean and well equiped. Beautiful gardens and well set out can family house which was ideal for our needs. Handy for a walk into town of to the train station and only a short drive to many coastal resorts. We would recommend without hesitation.

    I'm so glad the house worked so well for you all. Yes, it is great for getting to so many other places isn't it? And you can get to places like St Ives by train and avoid the dreaded parking problem there. You were great guests.. Come again. Em Sawday Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kelvin5.0May 2024

  • "Absolutely beautiful house and garden."

    We had an amazing week in Cornwall and appreciated the folder on where to go. The kitchen/diner is very spacious and well equipped - the chairs, sofas and beds so comfortable. It was a very interesting house to stay in, with loads of old books!

    Mari Thank you for that lovely feedback. I'm so glad you enjoyed the house including all the old books my Uncle John left there! Do come again. Em Sawday Property Owner

    Reviewed by Mari5.0Feb 2024

  • "We had a lovely time at uncle johns house,the house is in a great position for anyone wanting to explore cornwall,it is very well equiped in the kitchen."

    the garden is a great place to enjoy a drink on the patio and when inside you can watch the squirrel rummaging around burying acorns from the oak tree

    Kevin, thank you for your feedback. I am SO glad you found the house so good for exploring Cornwall north, south, west and east! I'm happy the squirrels gave you ringside entertainment too. Thank you. Come again. Em Sawday Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kevin5.0Sep 2023

  • "Extremely comfortable; very well furnished; kitchen exceptional (including sharp knives which are a rarity in rental properties!"

    ). Beautiful garden, full of lovely flowers. Great recommendations (beaches and restaurants). Very responsive and helpful owners.

    Helen. Thank you for your warm feedback specially about the sharp knives! I'm delighted you had a happy week at Uncle John's. You've done so much here. We'd be happy to welcome you all again. Em Property Owner

    Reviewed by Helen5.0Jul 2023

  • "We had a lovely stay, everything we needed was there and more, loads off space, rooms all good sizes, beautiful garden well maintained lovely flowers great location for seeing attractions, train station in walking distance, plenty of supermarket to stock up, comfy beds, and lovely treat of scones on arrival."

    Jenny, Thank you for your very warm, generous feedback.I’m delighted you had such a good week. Come again, we’d love to have you. Em Sawday Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jennine5.0Jun 2023

  • "Enjoyed our stay at uncle johns house with our extended family the house is well situated for all the places we wished to visit."

    Well equipped and plenty of room for children to have their own space.The garden is really well cared for and the spring colour was lovely we visited at the end ofMarch I would image the patio would be a great place to sit for alfresco dining. Thank you Em for the lovely goodies left much appreciated after the 5hr drive .

    Thank youFrances for the very detailed positive feedback. You're right, the patio is a great place for eating in warmer weather! We'd love to welcome you again. Em Property Owner

    Reviewed by Frances5.0Mar 2023

  • "We had a very pleasant and comfortable stay."

    The owners were very helpful and are even sending something we left behind.

    Thank you, Amanda, for taking time to write this welcome feedback. You were such good , responsible guests, leaving the house beautifully tidy and clean. We'd be very happy to welcome you all again. Em Sawday Property Owner

    Reviewed by Amanda5.0Dec 2022

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Summary

  • Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (can be twins on request), 2 x king-size, 1 x twin (Can be super-king-size on request)
  • Bathroom with bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Utility
  • 2 x Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Study
  • Gas central heating with 2 x woodburning stove and underfloor heating
  • Gas double oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
  • 2 x TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. In rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. In rent
  • Off-road parking for 3 cars
  • Lawned garden patio with furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.6 miles, beach 5.1 miles

The property

Nestled in the historic mining town of Redruth, is this superb, detached residence, Uncle John’s House.

Enjoying mature gardens in a private setting, families and friends can come together and enjoy this tranquil escape, offering easy access to Cornwall’s coastline.

Ample off-road parking will greet you, before stepping into the porch and getting to know your new home-from-home.

After a long day, there are two characterful sitting rooms to rest in, each boasting ample seating, TVs, a selection of books and woodburning stoves for those harsh winter evenings.

Move through to the kitchen/diner, where the chef of the group can impress with a hearty home-cooked feast, utilising the double oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and even the dishwasher, so washing up will be no trouble!

Just off the kitchen is the utility room with washing machine and a shower room, whilst to the other end lies a study where you can lose yourself in a good book.

As the evening ends, move upstairs and take your pick from four excellent bedrooms.

The master hosts a super-king-size double with two single beds, while there are also two king-size doubles and a twin, each presented to a wonderful standard with fresh linen and ample storage.

While away the hours with a soak in the bathroom or head to the shower room before you start the day.

Make the most of the warm summer evenings with dinner alfresco out on the patio, as you watch the sun set on another memorable day with those closest to you.

Redruth is a splendid little town, offering a well-established supermarket where you can grab the essentials, along with several cafés, restaurants and pubs for when you fancy a night away from the kitchen.

Visit the Bassett Monument, Carn Brea mine, and Nine Maidens Stone Circle to learn about the area's rich history, or visit the intriguing Tolgus Tin factory to understand how jewellery is manufactured.

Those looking to get their steps in can embrace a charming hike through Carn Marth and discover the Carn Marth little quarry, or marvel at the superb sea views from the imposing clifftops of the National Trust owned Godrevy.

A holiday to Cornwall wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the beach; a short drive will lead you to Portreath and Porthtowan Beach, two of Cornwall’s finest North coast beaches with some excellent surfing conditions.

With plenty to fill your holiday itinerary, look forward to a much-needed getaway at Uncle John’s House.

Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

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About the location

REDRUTH

Falmouth 10.5 miles; St Ives 16 miles.

Redruth is a small town in Cornwall, dating in parts from the 12th century. It was once the centre of Cornish mining history and is now at the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is a selection of shops, pubs and eateries, and the town holds a variety of continental markets throughout the year. Attractions close to Redruth include the Carn Brea Trail, The Great Flat Load, which is fantastic for cyclist and dog walkers alike, Tolgus Tin Stream Works, and the Tehidy Country Park. The beach at Portreath is a 10 minute drive, or 2.5 miles from Redruth. The entire stunning North coast is a suburb playground for surfing and all watersports, with resorts such as St Ives, Falmouth, the Roseland Peninsula and the whole Lizard Peninsula within easy reach. A superb destination for your Cornish holiday.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Christmas