Thalassa

It was our first visit to Thalassa and we certainly hope to return.

The position and views are breathtaking and as we had 2 dogs we made good use of the coastal path. Thank you

Another fabulous week at Thalassa - we just love this house, in rain or sunshine it’s got everything!

On arrival it was clear there was a drainage issue that we couldn’t ignore, so called up the local John Bray office the next day, who promptly sent someone around to check. The job was then passed onto the drainage company who came around later that afternoon and sorted it all out - those 2 men were absolute stars! It’s understandable that these issues pop up from time to time, but it’s how they are dealt with that matters, and it was dealt with brilliantly! Drains aside, we had a fabulous week, with the heat building as the week went on. We noted new carpets and decorating, and a new shower too I think. Thank you so much to the owners for letting us stay again at your incredible house.

Thank you so much for the most amazing week at Thalassa (our second visit).

The house was again perfect in location, outlook, layout & very well equipped. Please pass on our huge thanks to the owners for allowing holiday makers such as ourselves to share their beautiful home. We would rebook immediately today on our day of departure for the same week next year given the chance! Thank you!

Our 2nd stay here lovely property although a little tired in certain rooms, Would benefit from new dining chairs and table as some of the chairs were bit unsteady.

Missed Patio table and chairs being in the front of house, as table which was on the back of the property originally was in the front and so heavy could not move it around. The washing machine broke down on the Wednesday and trying to report this to John Bray was impossible as kept phoning only to be put on hold so gave up after more than 25minutes , left note in the end on the table for caretaker as kept losing the internet there. Also asked to leave towels etc in laundry bag by front porch on leaving but could not find bag. It would have been nice to have been told about the amount of construction going on near by, as at times made this difficult to access and leave the property due to work vans etc and having to ask at times for them to move them.

A beautiful traditional beach house in the most iconic position on the coastal path.

Our favourite spot in Cornwall. The cottage is very well equipped especially the kitchen - not like some holiday homes where you get 1 dishwasher tablet and that’s about it. The dining table is very wobbly and some of the dining chairs, would benefit from an update. The owner obviously takes great pride and has clearly been doing things to the cottage over time. I hope it never changes too much and loose it’s charm. Loved our stay.

This was our second stay at Thalassa - we had a fabulous time.

Unsurpassed views, fabulous sunsets which can be enjoyed from the patio on warm evenings or from the sunroom/conservatory if a bit chilly. The house has so much space for everyone to enjoy in comfort. The kitchen was really well equipped and had everything you could think of and more! I can’t wait to stay there again! PS - Just one note - the information booklet for the house stated rubbish/recycling would not be collected until Tuesday (after a Thursday changeover), but they actually collected it on Friday morning (the day after we arrived). So that was good.

Wonderful house warm cosy with fantastic views.

Quiet peaceful property so well equipped cant praise it enough. Lovely gardens and seating areas. Grandson loved watching all the boats passing by and wonderful sunsets.

This place is truly heavenly

Your listing advertised open fire, not so.

Cold in dining room which is open to the front door. Curtains don't pull across in downstairs windows in dining room, kitchen and stairs. 2 mattrasses in downstairs bedroom uncomfortable, they must be very old as the buttons protrude. Radiator valves are all difficult to move, one snapped off - again very old. Had to call out maintenance guy as some radiators needed air bleeding. Could be cleaner in corners, behind chairs and beds. Overall, really need to improve standards. Good points, hot water, lovely views. Stayed 1st week of December

perfect stay again, already booked for next year

this was our third time of staying in Thalassa and we have booked again for next year.

This is our Happy Place...Thank you

Perfect stay as always, we have already booked again for next year

We’ve holidayed in Daymer Bay for the last 30 years, but this was our first stay at Thalassa - and it was our best stay ever.

From the minute I saw the view through the door when I put the key in, I knew it was going to be fab! The house was so well equipped, with everything we needed and more! All clean and sparkly when we arrived. Ordered bedding from Atlantic Laundry, and it was all there waiting for us. We had a minor issue with the hot water, and contacted John Bray/Sykes, and 2 lovely men were there to help within 10 minutes. I really hope we can book Thalassa again next year, it’s spoilt me for going anywhere else now!

We have been visiting Thalassa for seven years and join other friends also staying nearby for the same week.

Now Sykes have it seems made booking a free for all so we cannot visit on the same week next year. Do not understand why change a proven system, not impressed with the attitude of the manager who really ‘seemed to not care’. We, as so many others over many years love Thalassa. The house is wonderful, Sykes, you need to look after your booking clients.

Another great holiday at Thallasa- well presented- tidy and clean throughout.

like that it has Sky tv and also the outside key safe . Obviously the owners take pride in their property and it shows. Would like John Bray to be more accessible as am not a fan of Sykes - whilst they are ok they don’t have the local knowledge also now no repeat bookings so difficult to ensure the same dates for the following year- bit of a lottery!!?? — great holiday and hopefully we will be back- thank you. Robert

Thalassa is a lovely property, and we've been many times before.

There were a couple of issues this time, with cleanliness and maintenance. The outside light at the front, the main light in the living room, and one of the lights in the sun room were not working. Perhaps the bulbs were blown and, in the past, there were spares in the cupboard, and I changed bulbs; this time, there were no spares, so I couldn't change them. The radiators in the upstairs bathroom, and in the small bedroom next to it, were cold. They were full of air, but I had no key to bleed them. I mentioned both these problems to a maintenance man in a John Bray van as we were leaving yesterday morning, so hopefully they were addressed in time for any new arrivals this week. The kitchen waste bin was stinking when we arrived. It had of course been emptied, by removing the liner bag, but there were dribbles and spills of food scraps and fluids in the bottom of the bin. The bin needs to be emptied by removing the liner bags but, in addition, probably once a week, it needs to be rinsed out with disinfectant. Surely this is a weekly job for the cleaning staff?? I rinsed it out myself last week. The downstairs shower flows very well but, the drain does not discharge the water as quickly as it flows in from the shower. The result is that the soapy water in the base rises inexorably during your shower, and you have to rush to finish before the level spills over and floods the room! The problem was not helped by the drain being partially blocked with soapy residue, sand, and hair; this should be cleaned weekly! I disassembled the shower trap and cleaned it out, which helped, but did not completely resolve the problem. In the past, these small details were more closely managed and contributed to a better overall experience at Thalassa.

Thalassa never disappoints!

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The most lovely house in the most lovely position and we had the most wonderful stay.

BUT, Sadly not very clean, eg. dirty tissues on book shelf in sitting room and in bedroom, flies under one bed. There were no duvets on arrival in January !, which was sorted out very quickly. The extractor above the oven was broken which couldn't be fixed. Getting through to Skyes seems to take ages with endless checks of who I was each time I was transferred when I complained was told it was data protection, if so, surely only once !? or 3 times in one phone call.

Lovely property with fantastic views.

Very convenient for walks along the coast path and nearby beaches. Well equipped with everything you could think of provided for. A double bed in the ground floor bedroom would be the icing on the cake, however, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Thalassa and have booked again for next year.

We love Thalassa, it is a beautiful house and we hope to stay there again one day.

Yes, we discovered the fabulous spring garden at Prideaux Place, we were able to amble around avenues of wild garlic, newly planted white beams, delightful clusters of primroses and bluebells in a captivating landscape around the buildings that still held the ghosts of a bustling working farm. The Rest a While garden cafe at Hawkers Cove serves the best coffee and unbelievable cakes making the beach walk at low tide even more enjoyable and served by the welcoming owners. The Lost Gardens of Heligan were a magical delight and well worth the drive across to St. Austell. The long walk around the estate was an added bonus for those who like to stride out on a misty rainy day with budding trees through ever changing areas of garden. The whole garden is run by helpful and happy staff willing to chat and enjoy the gardens with you. The food is good. Obviously lunch at the Rick Stein harbourside deli is a must, eating around the back on tables in the sun away from the wind.