Bell Cottage

A lovey Apartment in a quite part of kenegie manor, the apartment have every thing you could have wanted, a mile and a half from Penzance, it was spotless clean and had smart TV and good WIFI, if you need to work.

This was our fifth visit to Bell Cottage it is just perfect for what we need.

Well equipped kitchen with everything you need. The cottage is extremely comfy and you can certainly make it warm and cosy on stormy evenings which we had . Great communication from the owners and a lovely touch of fresh flowers, juice , milk and biscuits on your arrival.

Easy to find and good location.

The cottage itself was lovely and had everything needed for a comfortable holiday.

The owner was immediately responsive and helpful! The patios described were very small and with no privacy. One was on a path to all the other properties, the other very close to the rubbish bins for all the properties and overlooking the busy car park! The bins when we arrived were overflowing and so smelly it was impossible to get close! They were emptied 5 days after our arrival. The maintenance team were obviously very busy. When we arrived, there was a leak onto the patio where we could have sat with the path running to all the other properties. It was declared not foul water so was not fixed until 9 days into our holiday! It was covered in wasps and flies, so this space was also unusable. This resulted in neither outside small spaces being able to be used. The owner was amazing and also tried hard to get it fixed, so no reflection on the owner! Would I stay again - probably not as it was a beautiful hot summer couple of weeks but nowhere to relax and sit outside after busy days exploring the beautiful coast, especially with a dog! Description of outside space is misleading. Although we tried and did not let this spoil our holiday it easily could have been done!

We had a lovely stay in a really nice cottage, very well appointed with everything we needed.

It's decorated extremely well and set in very attractive countryside, only a 5-minute drive from Penzance. The walls are so thick that even though it's a semi, there's no noise at all from the neighbours. We had a problem with the TV that was resolved really quickly by the owners. The only problem (which is outside of the control of the owner), is the estate where the cottage is. Parts of it are fairly dilapidated. The swimming pool changing room and toilets are out of order and need refurbishment, the tennis court is pretty run down, much of the estate needs some TLC and the estate roads are fairly bumpy. That said, we had a really nice time and if you don't care about the downsides of the estate, then this is a great place to stay at a good price.

We found Bell Cottage to be a wonderful holiday cottage for our week in Cornwall in May 2025.

It suited our family perfectly and we really enjoyed our stay. The cottage was well equipped and very comfortable. We would love to come visit Bell Cottage again and this will be top of the list should we return to Cornwall. We would recommend that the twin and single rooms be fitted with blackout curtains/blinds as the slated blinds do let in a lot of light. The only slight negative was swimming pool with there being errors accessing the online page for booking (which was a pain as can only book on the day of use). We had to go to reception and get them to book for us. When it was our turn to use the pool, the changing rooms and the toilets were closed off (something not advised at the point of booking, especially as we booked in person). This was highly frustrating given we have two young children and then had to use the toilets through the restaurant area. This is not a reflection on Bell Cottage though.

House is very nice and clean , great .

What let’s it down is the site facilities ,swimming pool not open on some days , NO female changing room , the whole pool area is like a Dump, not fit for purpose. The bar doesn’t do food on some night even went it advertised. Some of the site staff are NOT very helpful, preferring to have a beer and not going and getting you a tennis racket. Would i recommend this cottage to someone No . The site needs to be managed a lot better.

Our second time staying in the owners cottage.

Once again excellent,definitely five star accommodation. We will be booking up next year. First class. Paul and Julia Dyer.

Second time we have stayed at bells cottage loved it

Really nice cottage.

Clean and modern. Please sort out the faulty blinds, storage heaters could nt get them to work. Far too complicated and not OAP friendly. As a serious golfer the mention of a putting green I put my putter in to have a bit of practice Would have been better off putting in a wedge All in all we had a good time but I don't think we will be back.

The property was beautifully maintained and clean with everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

Able to sit outside as the sun kept shining into the evening. Good spot to see lots of lovely Cornwall really enjoyed as family and the dog

Terriner wi-fi.

No one to contact for questions

Bell cottage is absolutely beautiful, cleanliness is 5*, the layout and the style of the cottage is also 5*,the comfort of the cottage is exceptional.

The grounds of where the cottage is located would benefit with some TLC,ie tennis courts and putting area,but that is not a reflection on the cottage. A very pleasant stay at Bell cottage

Bell Cottage was a lovely place in which to reside whilst visiting Cornwall.

Although the seafront is close it is a shame it wasnt advised that we walked due to the road safety aspect but this didnt stop us enjoying a little break. the cottage was very well decorated and maintained and very spacious with all mod cons included. Would certainly recomend you pay it a visit.

We had a fantastic couple of days at Bell Cottage, Kenegie Manor.

Overall, the barn was lovely. On Saturday, The Old Forge hosted a pub quiz. The staff were lovely and even assisted us when we had trouble entering the voucher code for the pool and sauna. Our time here was thoroughly enjoyable, allowing us to explore many places around Cornwall.

This was our fourth stay at Bell Cottage.

And definitely won’t be our last. Perfect for us in every way.

Absolutely loved our stay!

Very last minute booking but so glad we found this amazing listing. Such a comfy stay with everything we could need. House was immaculate and the decor was fab! Communication pilsner have been better with the property owner and made us feel very very welcome. Will definitely be booking again very soon!:)

It’s been over 25 years since we last stayed at Kenegie Manor and to be honest we were looking for somewhere to stay in St Ives with our dog but were not willing to pay the prices being charged so when we saw Bell Cottage was available we thought ‘why not’?

We were pleasantly surprised to find that it was well equipped with everything we needed - a good place to stay. The bonus for us was how peaceful and relaxing it was and no crowds.The one thing I would say that slightly let the overall experience down was the sofa. It could do with a clean as it smelt of dogs and had stains on it. A spray of Febreeze and a couple of air fresheners did the trick in the short term. Thanks for the welcome milk, fizz and biscuits. Much appreciated. We will definitely stay again

As always bell cottage was a lovely relaxing retreat which we thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend to everyone who can take the time to go away.

The owner is always so friendly to speak to and we look forward to the next time we can come and stay.

We understood that Bell Cottage was situated within a Holiday Park and that the property was in a terrace, what was not made clear was that this cottage although privately owned was one of a considerable number of similar cottages.

I doubt we would have made the booking had we realized this. There was no privacy to sit outside and the garden furniture needs replacing. We noted your advice to park thoughtfully - it was a shame other residents did not and on a number of occasions when returning after a meal out we had to park in the main car park. A big advantage was that the cottage was cool in the living room and the sofa was very comfortable and was throughout very clean. It was a nice touch to have flowers and the biscuits and fruit juice. We lost WiFi on the Thursday and the owners were really kind and helpful and arranged for an engineer to visit which we really appreciated. The downside for us was the location, parking and we felt the price was somewhat steep. However this was Cornwall following a pandemic and in the height of season but we do feel your description of the cottage is not truly reflective.

Lovely cottage in an ideal location .

. the site itself was not too big which meant it wasn’t noisy and having the restaurant there after a day on the beach was ideal and it was very reasonable priced. My teenage boys loved the pool and activities. Would definitely recommend Bell Cottage ..

Beautiful property, with lots of space and very comfortable and clean.

..a real home from home with a great deal of care and attention to detail from the owners. Good location to explore- dog friendly beach is about a mile down the road but it is a steep road on foot if you don't want to drive. Quiet grounds with ample facilities for any immediate needs.

It is a lovely cottage well looked after and equipped.

A lovely location. It is a shame the site was not maintained in the same way. The pool needs maintenance and the bar restaurant was closed or restricted for 3 of the days.

We had a wonderful holiday staying at Bell Cottage, it had all the home comforts we needed.

Will definitely be returning again. All the staff at Kenegie Manor were very friendly and helpful. You do have to pre-book the swimming each day and currently food isn’t served every day in the Old Forge.

The description of the cottage was, "Delightful stone holiday home in grounds of a former Manor house.

" What you failed to mention was that it was situated in the middle of a holiday camp. We have stayed in many cottages and the accurate, truthful and complete description of the cottage, grounds and surroundings are what we need to make our choice. By omission of all the facts we rented a cottage in, for us, totally unsuitable position and that, of course, marred our holiday. We were expecting this to be a private conversion with some homely touches in it. as we usually find, such as books, maps. local information, salt and pepper in the kitchen. maybe some cards and games. We rent cottages frequently and have come to expect a truthful and accurate description of the property and a less bland and uninteresting interior.

The property was clean, comfortable and well equipped.

The location was perfect near to the town but in a quiet location.

Lovely lovely accommodation yet again beautifully presented.

Perfectly placed cottage that was more than adequate for a family of 4.

Will definitely be returning.

Lovely clean, modern and comfortable cottage with the charm of a barn conversion but the comfort of a cosy home.

On a family friendly holiday park with access to the facilities it was the best of both worlds, quiet peaceful country retreat but with pool and restaurant nearby when needed. Lovely location to explore the Cornish coastline.

Lovely holidays, we will be back

Really nice place with lots of room for my 5 person family, kitchen well stocked but onsite delivery really nice.

Also locally there are lots of takeaways if needed. Local beaches stunning - we had good weather, so was a perfect holiday. Onsite didn’t use the swimming pool, as still shut with gov rules.

We had a fabulous week, excellent location and lovely cottage.

Could not have asked for better.

Bells Cottage is a nice equipped property.

You should mentioned that it is part of a holiday park with very impersonally Service. We expected a little cottage near a little village to walk around a bit, but were disappointed, because we had to take the car everytime we wanted to have a look around.

The cottage on was brilliant and exceeded our expectations, but the facilities on the park were a bit shabby and disappointing.

The house was more than we expected in view of the magnificent surroundings !

! The only downside is no internet which meant a trip up to the reception at least twice a day ! Even though Bell Cottage is a n individual property it is a shame that that there is no mention of the use of facilities at the reception unless I missed something in the small print !!! The bar for food and drinks and the swimming pool and table tennis would be great add on's in the literature for a fantastic holiday Alastair Buchanan

The cottage is on an excellent location to explore Cornwall.

It has plenty of parking. The cottage has a lovely cosy lounge , great kitchen facility and very comfortable large bedrooms. It was perfect for one dog and a family. It’s quiet with a great outdoor space at the front and back of the property to relax on the table and chairs provided. It has fast WiFi, good 4G and a tv dvd and selection of DVDs to watch. Highly recommended for a family holiday.

The location of the cottage was good easy to drive to st Michaels mount, Penzance, Newlyn, mouse hole, Lands end - St Ives.

we covered as much of the coast line we could. The facilities on site i.e. swimming pool, play area & shop was great to entertain the grand children. plus the selection of DVDs left in the cottage. Very safe environment for the children. Loads of parking places & the bar was a pleasant place to have a drink in & play pool. Would recommend to more family members and friends. Kind regards Martin Green

Beautiful cottage lovely furnishings highly recommend will definitely return in the future

The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped.

There was no telephone reception and no wifi. It got a little chilly in the evenings but the electric fire sorted this ok. The cottage had been unused for a couple of weeks prior to our visit and we noticed a number of cobwebs and spiders in residence there were also cobwebs behind the furniture. The facilities on site were nice and the staff very friendly The food in the bar was good and reasonably priced. The pool and sauna were a nice extra but i think they would be over crowded during busier seasons, as they are quite small. overall a nice quiet week which we both found very relaxing we have agreed we would both be happy to return

Very good space & facilities to relax & enjoy our holiday.

The bed was very comfortable, as was the lounge furniture. Easy parking & good central location to explore the area. Only comments for changes would be to check the key codes, & wifi in the cottage would have saved us having to sit in reception area to connect. The owner did have a note that she is trying to have wifi connected already. , so that’s good. The reception staff at front area were extremely helpful & friendly. Thanks for a great stay with time to rest & relax. Mark & Char

Perfect accomadation for my family and the dog excellent service from cornish cottage holidays always going to have a wonderful week in cornwall but you made it a perfect week thankyou

Lovely Cottage, really well equipped except for the fridge which was far too small for a family of 4 who wanted to self cater!

The lounge was really comfy and cosy, some really nice touches such as the blankets. Loved the big corner sofa. Bedrooms were lovely and big and beautifully simply decorated with some great finishing touches. This cottage has lots of thoughtful touches such as the storage unit in the bathroom, the basket of board games, the pile of DVD's and the gorgeous scones and clotted cream on arrival. The only slight downside is Kenegie Manor itself, it's all a bit run down, the shop opens erratic hours as does the restaurant. The one night we went to use it they had stopped serving food early as they were too busy..... They did helpfully supply us with numbers of takeaways that delivered to the Manor though!! Amazing area to visit would highly recommend Mermaid pleasure boats - we went out and saw seals and dolphins. Also the Minnack Theatre had a great children's show - fabulous fun for everyone. Would also recommend Tremenhere Landscape Gardens just minutes from Kenegie Manor, we had a lovely lunch there and beautiful and interesting gardens.

The location of Bell Cottage was perfect for visiting safe beaches and local attractions, or walking along the coast, but it was also a relaxing haven if you didn't want to venture far.

It was superbly equipped and we particularly loved the spacious end bedroom. Everything was clean and well maintained, and we felt very much at home for the week. This was a perfect holiday cottage for us!!

The cottage was nice and well equipped.

There were a few maintenance issues that had been reported in the Visitors Book on several occasions but had not been corrected but apart from these issues we liked the cottage. We were NOT impressed with Kenegie Manor (the site). The pool was very small, the bar was scruffy and we were unable to get any WiFi.

The cottage was excellent, really well equipped and we felt at home straight away.

I want to mention three things though. 1. The toilet seat was broken and this had been mentioned a number of times in the visitors book going back 12 months. It still hadn't been sorted 2. The cottage was very clean apart from a large number of cob webs in every room and harvestman spiders attached to them. Again this had been mentioned in the visitors book 3. The fridge needs replacing. Food was either frozen or warm Having said all this we would definitely go back. We loved our week there.

Excellent location near fantastic beaches and Coves.

St.Ives only 15 minutes drive away. Facilities at the Manor o.k. shame everything has time restrictions e.g. swimming pool only open twice per day. Bell Cottage was comfortable, clean and had everything in the kitchen needed to prepare a meal. Shame there was no Wi-Fi anywhere on the complex

Loved everything about the cottage and the location, it was ideal, will definitely be looking to book again.

We had a great stay in Bell cottage.

It was ideal for travelling around that part of Cornwall. Would recommend.

Bell Cottage was a delightful property to stay in.

On arrival the property was very clean and tidy. The Forge Bar on site provided very good food and was excellent value for money.

The cottage was very clean, well equipped, good sized rooms, beds extremely comfortable.

Unfortunately the on-site club service was generally very slow especially for meals and bar choices were disappointing. No convenient doggy walks.

Lovely location, close to all surrounding villages & shops.