The Meadow

Our first visit to The Meadow and we had a great week helped by Mediterranean weather.

The house is in a great location on a quiet dead end lane with fantastic views of Pill Creek from the windows. There are steps down to the sea for enthusiastic swimmers. Our dog loved the garden, although it is not enclosed - not a problem for us but may be relevant for other dog owners. There were great walks locally to Loe beach and a 5 minute drive to Trellisick Gardens where there are woodland walks which we desperately needed. We found the modern facilities in the house excellent - comfy beds, great showers etc and speedy internet connection. We would definitely book again and can highly recommend the property. Our only issue was that we put the black bin out for rubbish collection as instructed but it wasn’t emptied and looking at the number of bags in it, I suspect it hasn't been for sometime so may be worth chasing up your private contractor.

We have had another lovely 2 weeks in this great property.

It is the 2nd stay and we love the location. Appreciate the new shower, works really well. The property is clean and very well equipped The location is brilliant to visit all parts of Cornwall, we lovecit that much we have booked again for next year. By the way, love the new curtains in the bedrooms Best wishes Keith and Lynne

Sykes bad bad communicators.

House poor cleaning and the owner charging for a sad print in a v poor frame hung on bathroom door,because it fell and broke.

The Meadow is a really beautiful spot and the bungalow itself very spacious and luxurious ; ideal for our family group.

I enjoyed painting a watercolour of the creek and the views around the balcony are wonderful. There are lovely walks locally such as through the churchyard to the local beach and cafe and also Tressilick National Trust gardens. Truro, Falmouth and many other Beaches and harbours such as Mevagissey are within easy reach. We would definitely love to stay there again

We have stayed on numerous occasions and, as on all our holidays at The Meadow, we have had a lovely time.

We do book for the location and lovely views which are always fabulous. However, the property seems a little neglected, especially the exterior of the property which could do with a little 'sprucing up'. The interior is good although the ensuite shower room needs a shelf for shaving items, toothbrushes etc. and the wash basin is incredibly small! The items in the kitchen also need looking at - for a self catering family we could have used some pasta bowls and more trays for the oven. Overall, though, a good holiday house that met all our family needs.

The Meadow is a fantastic hidden treasure.

The location is superb I could barely believe my eyes. The accommodation is roomy and comfortable. The decking is just a brilliant place to sit and watch the comings and goings on the creek. The access down to the creek edge is a bit haphazard but worth the effort. We would love to stay there again in the future, as there is so much to do in the surrounding area as well as further a field. Would highly recommend this property we had a great time,thanks

Firstly the positives.

We were lucky enough to have glorious weather during our stay at the Meadows which enhanced the magnificent views from the balcony that wrapped round the property. We spent many an hour outside relaxing in the peace and quiet and admiring the creek. The open plan living arrangement inside was ideal. Now the negatives. On arrival we found the property had not been cleaned thoroughly. There was a lot of dust, kitchen sides weren’t clean, and the first three mugs I took out of the cupboard were dirty. There were lots of other cleaning issues that hadn’t been done but these are a few examples. For the four star rating it has been given we felt it was very tired and in need of a coat of paint internally and a good thorough clean. We did contact the agent about our concerns as soon as we got there and although apologies were given a cleaner could not attend for 2 days. This wasn’t acceptable as the time given was when we would all be at the property preparing meals etc. (Please dont put this part in the review but I have taken Videos and have text messages from the agent Georgia and I’m more than happy to discuss this further with the owners).

Great property and perfect for a family of four with two dogs.

Having access to the water to paddleboard from the garden was fab! We will stay here again. Only suggestion we have is to fix the fan in the main bathroom as it’s not removing steam so whole bathroom is quite damp. We opened the window to help but suspect it’s causing damage.

We have spent 2 weeks in this lovely comfortable property with its amazing views over Pill Creek.

The cottage was very well equipped with everything needed, it was warm and very clean. The zipped beds were very comfy and BIG. The garden is on the steep side but it was good excercise for both us and our dogs first thing in the morning and there are plenty of walks nearby. The location is ideal for visiting lots of different places all over Cornwall. We have hired many properties in Cornwall over the years and this one ranks high on our list, we enjoyed it that much that we have booked to come again next March! It was Lynne's 70th birthday while here which added to the occasion and made it a bit special. Looking forward to our next stay. Keith and Lynne

This is the third time we have been to the Meadow and it was lovely as always,my mum joined us this time and commented on how beautiful and peaceful the house is.

She said she had never slept so well as she did there and as always my husband, the dogs and myself enjoyed all the walking we were able to do conveniently from the house. We are sorry that the outside bin was full when we left but it wasn’t emptied on Friday. As our son and family are based at Culdrose for the next two years I’m sure we will be back to stay very soon as we enjoy staying at the Meadow so much.Thank you again.

The location of The Meadow is magical and brings back memories of wonderful times.

The Meadow property is perfect.

Everything was lovely thank you, and we had an amazing sunny and warm week in September to enjoy the balcony and the beaches.

Highly recommend a visit to nearby Trelissick for the gardens, the free walk over the fields, and the views.

We have stayed at The Meadows on numerous occasions and love the locality - peaceful, fabulous views, creek access for paddle boarding, walks and play (when the tide's out!

). The property is well equipped overall although we would love a couple of loungers on the deck for those days and evenings when a good book and G and T could be enjoyed in comfort. The ensuite bathroom would benefit from a couple of shelves for placing toiletries on - the small window sill isn't really appropriate! Storage in all the bedrooms is also a little tight - some drawers would be so useful. In the kitchen, oven trays for frozen chips etc. would also be appreciated. A great property for families and adult parties alike - we will be returning.

Beautiful views and position!

The house was very clean, well equipped, comfortable and so peaceful! We really enjoyed our time there.

Styish bungalow, prime location with lovely views over the creek.

Furnished to a nice standard with thoughtful additions like extra thick large bath sheets and handy little utility packs with bin liners, dishwaster tablets etc.

We have just returned from our third visit to The Meadow and as always had a lovely week.

However there are a few things I need to mention. The shower in the en-suite bedroom is not working very well at all. There was dirty washing left in this room from a previous guest. The heating was not on when we arrived which in February was needed as the place felt very cold. The thermostat was set at 10c .I know the company taking care of the property has recently changed but the contact number hadn’t been amended in the cottage or on our booking confirmation. I wouldn’t want any of these things to stop people booking The Meadow as it is a wonderful place for a quiet week away.

We had such a lovely time at The Meadow.

It was very well equipped, clean and warm and the beds were very comfortable. Listening to the owls in the evening was a joy for us ‘townies’ and it was so nice to take the dog for a walk around the creek when the tide went out. We will be returning.

Beautifully situated overlooking the creek, very peaceful too.

We had our dog with us - the garden is not secure so if you're taking a pooch might need supervising. The Meadows is quite comfortable and very well equipped. We did find the en suite bedroom a bit dark and small for a kingsize bed.

We loved the house and found it to be clean and comfortable with fantastic views.

The new, large TV was a definite bonus! We'll be back!

Very disappointed with en-suite.

Expected it to be with main bedroom but with bedroom 3, smallest one (large single?) and the one without a view. Electric shower more of a drizzle and difficult to set temperature so potentially dangerous when suddenly becoming very hot. Door opened wrong side, by shower unit and onto radiator and WC. Nowhere for toiletries. Cistern overflowing into pan. Cloakroom basin so not useful in en-suite. Fanlight window handle extremely stiff. Dreadful toilet rolls and only two provided for six people. Cistern flush button in toilet could stick causing continuous flow of water into pan. Fridge missing two shelves and no bar on bottom door shelf so couldn’t store milk there. Worktop damaged. Furniture cheap and cheerful. No apparent way of receiving normal (BBC, ITV, C4) TV, only apps. Some rust on patio furniture so wary of clothing stains/damage. Shortage of drinks glasses (none for g&t for example or for soft drinks) and yet copious amounts of crockery and cutlery. Externally property tired. Cracks in walls and patching and repainting required as well as good clean of soffits etc. Entrance to driveway needs to be widened by a metre. Dustbin too small for six people’s waste - on arrival already half full from previous guests and two-thirds full on departure. Everything goes in; no separation of recyclables. Wi-fi connection good but asked not to download large amounts of data (?) so possibly not good for children - or certain types of working from “home”! Mobile signal (EE) acceptable. Also, threatening a £50 per hour charge for late departures raised a laugh; we were gone by 10. Redeeming features? View and peace. Good location outside of school holidays. All in all, someone paying c. £2,500 for a week will probably have more comfort at home and wouldn’t expect to go down market for that amount of money. Well over-priced. Can’t do much about the en-suite but definite room for improvement in comfort and welcome.

I wont mention the good, as this is what is required and paid for.

Negative points, Vodafone signal none existent in the property, not mentioned in the booking website, a booster should be installed, TV too small for a large room and 6 people, no cushions for the terrace furniture, would you sit all day on a metal chair?, freezer tiny insufficient for 6 people, external light to front elevation not working, two cushions for 2 sofas for 6 people insufficient, 2 small table lamps for a large room insufficient, refuse disposal provision insufficient for 6 people, name of broadband not listed in book, these are all comfort items, which should be addressed for a property of over £2k for a week! penny pinching comes to mind.

All was very good and the location wonderful.

It would have been nice to have a lerger screen TV to make it a little easier to see from the very comfortable sofas. The kitchen knives are getting a little dull. All these are nits, we had a lovely stay.

Our stay at The Meadow was wonderful.

Of the beaten track yet very accessible to the A 39 to go of on adventures in Cornwall. A lovely walk at low tide to Loe Beach with a wonderful cafe. The view is breath taking and we sat out in the evening watching the creek. The dogs enjoyed themselves on the enclosed decking. We played with them in the garden but this is steep. The kitchen gives you everything you need to cook a quick meal at any time. One problem : the tinopener was not working and caused a bit of problem.The bungalow is wonderful and comfortable. We'll hopefully return.

LOVELY HOUSE AND LOCATION

Superb accommodation with the best stocked kitchen I have found in a holiday home.

Beds were very comfortable and the view of the Creek is wonderful.

Lovely peaceful and scenic location

Fantastic property with everything you could need for an enjoyable stay.

Location is fabulous to explore both coasts and The Helford. Will be back!!

Had a lovely week at The Meadow.

The house sits beautifully with lovely views. It was fairly clean but the bath still had a rim of scum around it and the fridge/freezer could do with a good clean. The bed wasn't that comfortable, rather like sleeping in a hammock. But apart from that we did enjoy our stay and would recommend the house.

We had a fantastic holiday last week and really loved The Meadow.

The views were great and would be even better if some of the trees and hedges could be cut back a bit more. The bottom metal steps are pretty rusted, especially at the bottom, so these may need replacing. We will be back!

Another great stay at The Meadow.

The property was clean and tidy with a couple of nice touches such as shampoo and shower gel samples. Outside, the condition of the building is a little tired and would benefit from a bit of paint. The view is always a delight but would appreciate some comfier chairs/loungers to allow us to sit and admire the surroundings. The patio furniture is a little dated and not the comfiest! A good holiday cottage convenient for trips all around Cornwall.

Absolutely fantastic place to stay.

A great property to just relax or to use as a base for visiting. Everything was extremely clean and comfortable. We were a party with an age range from late 80’s to mid 20’s and everyone found it the perfect place. No one wanted to leave and we would love to return.

Lovely house, comfortable and wonderful views, perfect for a very relaxing break.

House fully equipped with all modern conveniences. If I really had to find fault, the washing line could be more stable …..! But 9.5 out of 10 from us. We will return.

We have just got back from a very comfortable week at The Meadow.

Both of us plus our two dogs enjoyed exploring the Fal Estuary and Roseland Peninsula on many pleasant walks that are easily accessible due to the location of the house. Trellisik Gardens are very close by,well worth the walk up the hill ! It was great at the end of the day to relax in the comfortable sitting area or on the deck (a lovely sun trap). We found the house well equipped and everything was clean and well arranged when we arrived. We appreciated the peace and quiet of the village but be prepared to travel 5 - 10 mins in the car for any provisions, we would love to return soon.

The house is beautiful as are the views from the house and the surrounding countryside.

The house is modern, spacious and comfortable. We loved our stay and loved the convenience for access to Truro and Falmouth it is in a great location. Unfortunately the property was not wheelchair accessible due to the steps at the front door and from the balcony. However, with photos of the steps and measurements, people can decide for themselves whether the steps are manageable. Luckily, I had my two portable ramps with me and used them. The property could easily be made wheelchair accessible by making the front door steps into a ramp or by buying a portable ramp for it

A few minor maintenance things like blown light bulbs and slightly tired paintwork and kitchen trims, but really nothing to impact the stay.

Excellent location, beautiful and peaceful, great access to the creek via the steps. Really a special place.

Lounge furnishings could do with updating and clearer instructions on how to use dryer part of washing machine.

Other than that an occasional vacuum under bed wouldn't go amiss.But overall very satisfied.

We loved this creek side home and had a wonderful time.

The linens were great and the bed comfortable. It was spoilt however by the standard of cleaning which was superficial at best. We left the kitchen cleaner than we found it. Would come back though

House was clean and tidy and we had a lovely stay.

Some furniture is looking a little tired e.g. rug in lounge area looks a little stained and the settees are not the most comfortable. Perhaps a 4 slice toaster would be more suitable for a property for 6 people, and trays for the oven for the usual frozen chips etc would be beneficial - we could only find one deep tray to use. We have stayed a few times at The Meadow and its location is hard to beat and have rebooked for next year despite quite an increase in the rental cost.

There were some plates & pans which hadn't been washed properly and the oven & refridgerator hadn't been cleaned properly.

The shower in the en-suite had 3 settings which should have been different but in fact did exactly the same thing - the water just came out at a dribble.... Apart from that, lovely as usual!

Great view from bedroom and living room.

Kitchen well equipped Parish walking trails in a pack - these were really helpful for someone like me who didn't know the area well.

The Meadow was absolutely fantastic, that good that we have booked again for next year.

The spot is peaceful and quiet but you can easily get to anywhere as the roads around are not rammed with traffic. The accommodation was superb with loads of cooking stuff, bedding and towels, plenty of hot water and heating if required. We cannot wait to go back next year, highly recommended.

Brilliant location, with stunning views.

Comprehensively equipped. High standard of fixtures and fittings. The only downside were the settees. One was very unsupportive and soft, the other one was a sofa bed. Uncomfortable after sitting on it for a short period of time. Not sure why there would be a sofa bed to sit on, when there are 3 King size bedrooms.

We found The Meadow to be an idyllic property for a peaceful holiday.

Very comfortable, well equipped, spotlessly clean, and in a beautiful setting.

We returned for our third stay at the Meadow and, as usual, thoroughly enjoyed our holiday.

The position of the house is fabulous and we never tire of the view and spent quite a lot of time paddle boarding or walking by the creek at low tide! Everything in the house met our needs although a four slice toaster would suit a family of six rather than the rather slow two slicer! Also, oven trays for cooking frozen foods. The information folder in the house stated that bin and waste collection was Friday, but it appears to be Thursday, so this information may need altering. Booked already for next year - any chance of a guarantee of another two weeks of sunshine?!!

The views from this property are amazing.

Beautiful location, very quiet and relaxing.

Disappointed in the huge number of emails that Sykes send out generally, which are unrelated to the holiday booked. Far too many promotional emails sent I feel.

The Meadow was amazing, well equipped and extremely comfortable with views to rival anything the continent has to offer.

15 days of sunshine with no rain for us and our German guests made for a fabulous holiday. Hayley and Mark (caretakers of the property) were on hand to deal with any issues or concerns and they ensured our bed linen was changed halfway through our stay. We were sad to leave.

It was a wonderful relaxing and peaceful location with fantastic views from inside and outside the bungalow.

Very well equipped and furnished. One very small thing to mention - the Sykes website or the details that we viewed said that dogs were not allowed on the furniture or on the beds (both of which are expected and totally fine) - what wasn't made clear was that our dog was not allowed past the door separating the open plan area and the bedroom area. As he always sleeps on a bedroom floor at home this proved a little challenging! But he was fine tucked up in his travel bed in the open plan area once he had got over his anxiety over the first night......... I hope we get the chance to stay at the Meadow again.

FANTASTIC

A lot of follow up emails and promo material.

Discount vouchers sent but if you book again two days before promo/loyalty voucher is sent to you, Sykes will not retrospectively honour that discount. Disappointing!

We had a lovely stay, but feel that the mattresses in the rooms need attention as they felt worn out.

Equally the sofa in the lounge area was a little uncomfortable for the same reason. Apart from that the cottage was beautiful and the position was perfect, with the steps down to the creek. We enjoyed our stay and even though we didn't sleep very well, would love to stay there again.

We all loved the space and appreciated the high level of thought that had obviously gone into making our stay very special and comfortable.

So many touches like soft duvets and towels, good quality dishwasher and washing machine and good games and books to share. Many thanks for a brilliant stay and a wonderful chance to get to know our new granddaughter .

Der Urlaub war sehr schön.

Das Cottage war sehr sauber und sehr gut eingerichtet. Es hat allen sehr gut gefallen.

We had a great time staying at The Meadow.

The location is fabulous and the children loved playing in the garden. The house is well planned for both adults and children and allows everyone to be together whether cooking, playing, eating or generally sharing time together. We did encounter a few small issues that could increase the "fabulousness" of the house ( we left a note of these for the people servicing the house): * The kettle needs replacing - it leaks and on occasions switched itself on and off. * Storage in the bedrooms is a little tight - there are no chests of drawers in any of the rooms for your "smalls" and other clothing items. * The freezer did not freeze very well - mini milk ice lollies became mini milk drinks! These are only small niggles, though, and we hope to be back again next year.

Beautiful view and well equipped house.

The broken kitchen bin was replaced within 24 hours - thank you! There is nothing to complain about really apart from the plastic flowers.

Our 3rd visit to the meadow and as always the house and position were superb.

Home away from home!