The Olju
- 4 guests
- 2 beds
- 1 bathroom
- Pet Friendly
Description
Ponsanooth 1.3 miles. The Olju is hidden in the countryside on the outskirts of the village of Ponsanooth in Cornwall. This wonderful glamping pod boasts a contemporary open-plan living space with sleek appliances and a front garden with hot tub; the perfect setting for couples or families seeking a retreat in Cornwall. Cross the threshold into your new home-from-home, settle down on the plush sofa and flick on the TV while your partner pampers you with a romantic meal prepared in the fully-equipped kitchen. Enjoy this together at the dining table before popping open a bottle of bubbly to toast your relationship and getaway. As the sky darkens, step outside to delight in a soothing soak in the hot tub while the night sky and its bright stars provide a truly memorable backdrop. When the yawning begins, head inside and wash off the day’s adventures in the shower room before getting some much-needed rest and rejuvenation in the mezzanine bedroom with a king-size double and a twin. The Olju lies a short drive from the centre of Ponsanooth where you can stock up on necessities to ease your self-catered stay at the local shop or treat your partner to a special meal at The Stag Hunt Inn which serves delicious pub fare and a variety of drinks. Choose The Olju in Cornwall as the base of your next romantic retreat.
Note: This property can be booked with refs. 1200400 and 1200401 sleeping up to twelve guests.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Garden / Patio
- Hot Tub
- Off Road Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Wifi
- Garden / Patio
- Hot Tub
- Off Road Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
What guests are saying
Arrival & First Impressions The arrival process isn’t as detailed as it should be.
The handbook includes useful information like parking, but it’s the sort of guidance you really need before you arrive, not after.! One major issue: the outdoor lighting switches off at 11pm. If you arrive late due to travel delays, you’ll be navigating the outdoor path to the cabin in the dark — a torch becomes essential. Cleanliness & Maintenance The cabin is reasonably clean overall, but several details were overlooked: • Cobwebs around lighting and in corners were noticeable and should be addressed as part of routine cleaning. The kitchen had a lot of cobwebs. • The bathroom sink drainage was poor, with debris and black dirt visible in the drain. Which kept coming up. • The living‑area rug is slippery due to lack of floor grip — a simple fix that would improve safety and comfort. Comfort & Temperature The mezzanine layout means the upper level sits close to the roof, and without any air conditioning, heat transfers directly into the space. Even a small AC or cooling solution would make a noticeable difference in comfort, especially during warmer months. The fan does not really help! The corner of the lodge started to let water in once the Heavy showers started which therefore contributed on the decision to leave early. The front double doors had a large gap and seemed to allow some water through. For anyone who enjoys a hot tub specifically for its bubble intensity or hydrotherapy effect, this one seemed to falls short. It’s functional, but not remotely on par with competing portable options, and the lack of bubble power makes the overall experience feel underwhelming. Overall Verdict It’s not a bad lodge, and the setting itself is pleasant. However, for the price, there’s clear room for improvement in both maintenance and guest experience. Addressing a few practical issues — lighting, cleaning detail, drainage, safety, and temperature control — would elevate the stay significantly.
We booked this accommodation at the last minute as another booking had been cancelled with no explanation!
We really liked the quirky set up with the beds overhead on mezzanine levels. I’m 6’2’’, but found it ok to get in and out of. Obviously you can’t stand up in the bedroom, but you just adapt. The accommodation was clean, and it was nice to have some biscuits and milk waiting for us so we could have a cuppa after a long drive. Nice touch to have the tassimo coffee machine too, and it also had an air fryer and toaster. We used the oven and grill function on the microwave and it could the food really well actually. A bit disappointing to not have the fire pit, but you have to follow the government advice, so we understood this. The hot tub was a great little addition to the accommodation, and the kids loved getting in after a day out exploring. Things where I think it could be improved- I would have liked to have had some kind of outside space undercover, as the the mornings were usually wet, which meant we couldn’t sit outside with a coffee. Maybe some kind of canopy would be good over the hot tub and front area. Also found that we could have done with a couple of shelves to put things on. We ended up using the table, which then meant we didn’t really have a dining area, although there was a picnic style table outside (on a slight slope though, so your dinner all went to one side)!
Lovely 'pod' with everything that we needed.
Hot tub was amazing. Hosts were fantastic when we had a query and responded quickly.
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150
Smoking
Not permitted
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1200399
Parking
Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome