Pippin

We enjoyed our stay at The Pippin.

It is a lovely cosy cottage which is in an excellent location. The cottage is very well equipped and very clean.

Beautiful, charming cottage easy to locate and in a lovely quiet position.

The facilities are excellent with everything in place for a home from home holiday even including an Alexa. The garden is well-maintained and secure for the dog to play in. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need for home cooked meals. The bedrooms are well-furnished and the beds extremely comfortable. The key was easy to locate. Thank you for an extremely enjoyable experience.

Absolutely loved the stay here.

The property was lovely and cosy very clean and had everything we needed. Close to pub and beach couldn't of asked for more.

Pippin is a charming well presented property situated 10 mins walk from both the dog friendly beach and the golf course.

A even shorter walk takes in the bus and train service, both of which are brilliant. Massive thanks to everyone involved from lovely welcoming cleaner, owners Joan and husband also to Sykes Cottages for a faultless 10/10 holiday. Rita and Billy Beasley + “Moss” the Collie.

We had a lovely time at Pippin.

We like Lelant. The cottage is ideally situated on a fairly quiet road and great for travelling to Hayle St Michael's mount, St Ives and further afield. We didn't really use our car, as the bus service was so good, and regular, and we walked to the local Costcutter about a mile and a half away, a couple of times if we needed anything. Tesco a little bit further along. They did close the road coming back from St Ives one night but the bus driver was very accommodating and dropped us as near as he could at the bottom of Lelant hill. Short walk up the hill. We especially loved that you could open the top of the front door, in the living room of the cottage, as it was quite warm when we were there. It was lovely and cool to come back to after a day out. The bed was sooo comfy. The seating was comfy if the living area was a little dark, it was nice and cool. We never used the dishwasher and would question whether a washing machine would be more useful. We had beach towels and for ten days stay we only had one towel each so a facility for washing would have been useful. The kitchen was adequately stocked with everything needed but the knives could have done with a sharpen. The washing line was very slack and could do with replacing so hanging heavyish beach towels or wetsuit was very difficult. We ended up hanging them on the chairs in the garden. We loved the frequent walk to Porth Kidney beach, ( my favourite walk each day ) the coast path and a cream tea in the little church, Thursdays and Fridays, on the way to the beach. We enjoyed listening to the owls each night. The cottage was very comfortable but we noted that cars and other traffic; vans, motorcycles etc drove extremely fast down the hillgoing to the station, we presumed, and close to the cottage, anybody coming out who didn't know, would be at risk of getting hit. My husbands car was scratched and scraped on the wall side when parked, presumably someone trying to get past on foot. Something like some kind of traffic calming needs bringing to the road. A lady also lost her cat so hope this didn't fall prey to the very fast dangerous and nuisance traffic that at times was outside the cottage. Parking could be tricky if your space was taken by someone parking for the train. So we opted to use the bus mostly. This road was quiet at night however. We also enjoyed a drink in the Badger pub across the road a couple of nights, once sat in the garden and once inside the pub. We didn't eat there, but the menu looked very nice and reasonable and the Costcutter up the road also stocked locally made tasty looking ready meals in their freezer, which we saw but didn't try. We appreciated the milk left and didn't feel a larger welcome pack needed to be left. Could do with clearer instructions for the bins and a larger fridge. One or two of the fridge shelves were very brittle and one was cracked on our arrival. That said, we would stay at Pippin again it was very comfortable and cosy, the shower was great, the beds were comfy, slept very well, but I wouod have preferred there to be a washing machine, perhaps two towels each for ten days, but it wasn't a deal breaker and we coped.

Quaint, characterful and very pretty cottage.

The loveliest enclosed garden that was just perfect for my dog. I loved this house and I’m already looking at dates to rebook. Seconds away from the Badger pub, a short stroll away from my favourite Porthkidney beach and the train to St Ives is at the bottom of the road. Absolutely perfect, I loved every minute and was sorry to leave.

Another stay at Pippin, returned after 3yrs, still a beautiful, clean cottage in a wonderful location, will be booking again

Great location with good transport links via car, bus and train.

The cottage is well appointed, comfortable, practical and well maintained. Dogs are well catered for and the local beach is wonderful - in all weathers!

We very much enjoyed our stay at your cottage, however there are a couple of points I wish to raise.

Firstly the information leaflet was not up to date with confusing instructions, eg how to use the TV system as there was no additional file on the shelf above the TV as suggested in the info file. Secondly, on our arrival it was rather chilly and we thought to light the wood burner but no logs in the scuttle! As for comfort. Please try the very soft mattress. NOT comfortable. Otherwise a very pleasant stay. Thank you

Great, comfortable and well appointed cottage situated no more than an easy 10 min walk away from possibly the best dog beach we've ever found.

Friends described the pictures as looking like the Caribbean! Only needed the car once in the whole week for a trip to the supermarket as the nearest shops just a bit too far to walk with shopping on a hot day but managed on foot for the bulk of the time. A train trip to St Ives only taking 8 mins and costing less than parking. Dog friendly accommodation near a dog beach is surprisingly hard to find and one this good is like gold.

Overall we enjoyed our stay.

We rent a cottage most years and felt the welcome package could have been little better for the price paid, (pint of skimmed milk). Cottage was cleaned to a fair standard but felt the lawns could have been mowed and there was a bag of dog poo left by the bins. When stripping the sheets to depart the property we noticed the duvets/pillows supplied were stained and looked dirty. Saying that the cottage although was very charming and the surrounding/location was superb.

What a lovely cottage.

Everything you need. Lovely comfortable bed, safe and enclosed garden for dogs, and cosy woodburner. Lovely walks from the doorstep. Badger Inn extremely close by. Would I stay again.....definitely!

Second visit to Pippin, wonderful stay would definitely recommend.

Excellent location, great for our dog, The Badger Inn (50 meters away) excellent food and hospitality. Good links to St.Ives.

The cottage was perfect just had an issue with the key safe on arrival the kind neighbour who holds a key provided us with a spare key.

The location was great short walk to the beautiful dog friendly beach, train station and bus stop. The pub opposite serves great food, although sone evenings we experienced a lot of noise from the pub garden Great location for exploring the local beaches. Very well equipped kitchen. Great to have a secure garden for our dog. We had a great holiday and have already booked again for next year. The added bonus was we had amazing weather.

Everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

The garden was a lovely bonus. The hills and accessibility to the beach was not so good for a local walk but plenty of other nice places to go. Thank you for a lovely stay.

The perfect property.

It has absolutely everything you and in the best location possible. It was so clean and cosy. A stones throw from the local pub and a 10 minute walk to a very quiet beach. We took our dog and the garden was more than big enough and they even had dog bowls to use. Bus stop into St Ives is a 2 minute walk away. The house is in a quiet spot but a great location between St Ives and Hayle. We’re already looking at booking this property for next year because it was amazing. I know there isn’t guaranteed parking but we never had a problem the whole time we were there. Cannot fault anything.

Thank you for letting us have Pippin again this year we had an amazing time and very relaxing.

Our dog is quite an anxious dog but feels very at home and loves just sitting and sniffing in your garden.

I've stayed at this lovely cottage a few times and always look forward to returning.

The cottage is very cosy, well equipped and well presented and in a good location, it also has a pretty well maintained back garden. Very relaxing, close to the beach and good for walking. I had a great week at the Pippin!

Lovely little cottage and a perfect location to explore from.

Would definitely stay again.

Lovely cottage everything you need, clean and tidy.

Great location so central to all Cornwall has to offer for everyone. Excellent having a train station so close especially if visiting St Ives as it is so busy to park and costs only £2 on the train.

Pippin is a delightful cottage just a few minutes walk from our favourite beach, beautiful Porthkidney Sands.

Just across the road is the fantastic Badger Inn which we enjoyed many delicious meals in. We had fabulous weather so we were able to relax & enjoy the pretty garden. Lelant is a lovely village to have a potter around & the walk to St Ives has breathtaking views. Myself, husband, daughter & pooch had a wonderful week & hope to return soon! Thank you for a lovely stay :)

A beautiful cottage in a great location.

Close to the beach and the train station. Carbis Bay and St Ives are minutes away and there so many things to do in the area. I would thoroughly recommend staying in this lovely property.

Pippin was fantastic everything we needed just perfect.

Have stopped in Lelant 3 times now first time at this house and would definitely be back has everything we need and the beach is amazing.

We love Pippin.

It is in a fabulous position - convenient for everything yet out the way. Lovely characterful little house, clean and well-equipped. Sweet garden.

Charming cosy little cottage with beautiful surroundings in a perfectly located.

Spotlessly clean. Well equipped. Wifi and smart tv. Dog escape proof pretty garden at rear. Plenty parking spaces on road. Pub with beer garden and good food across road. Train station end of road. Leas than 10 mins to St. Ives. Would return without hesitation

We loved Pippin, it is a beautiful little cottage in an amazing location.

So close (but not so it effects the peace of the cottage) to the train shuttle back and forth to St Ives & the bus route - we only used our car once during our week stay. There are great facilities & it is clear that the owners have thought long & hard about what is needed for a comfortable stay. It was lovely having the little well tended garden. Lelant is a great village and Porthkidney Sands just a short walk away is breathtaking! The bathroom was fantastic, the underfloor heating was a real bonus to keep it dry. We were disappointed that there wasn’t any recycling facilities, we even walked up to Tesco at Carbis Bay with our plastic, cardboard & glass but there wasn’t anything there either. A footstool would be idea in the lounge just for that extra bit of comfort! Some confusion about check-in & out times, the listing differs from the email received and the guest books differs again. 3pm check in and 10am check out would be ideal as 5.30pm & 9.30am takes a whole day of your holiday away.

I've just spent a relaxing week at the lovely Pippin.

The cottage was clean and cosy, very well presented, lovely decor, and has everything you need. The garden is pretty and well maintained. This was my fourth visit and I hope to return again. Thanks for a great stay! Glynis

Such a lovely house and beautiful garden.

It suited us down to the ground especially our dog who is quite reactive but was very relaxed. The beds are very comfortable. Nicely located and parking was easy. We especially enjoyed the Beach and coastal Walks close by. Thank you for letting us stay at Pippins we do hope to return again soon

Pippin is a lovely cottage, it is quaint and well thought out.

A lot of care has gone into making it so homely. The garden is great and dog proof, lovely to sit in and enjoy the afternoon sun. The location of the cottage is also ideal, we parked up and caught the train and bus to different places. There is so much to see and do , fabulous beaches and walks nearby. The location is quiet, the pub is handy and friendly, nice beer garden to sit in with the dog. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

We really enjoyed our week at Pippin Cottage, the location is fabulous and the cottage itself a delight.

It was cosy with a very well equipped kitchen. We loved the little wooden burning fire, the garden was perfect too for our little dog. The housekeeping is to a very high standard, this may have changed since the last review so I thought it was important to say this. All in all 10 out of 10

Very cosy and comfortable.

Loved the location, and the birdlife on the estuary was amazing. Garden was safe for our little dog too.

Recently returned from my third visit to the lovely Pippin.

This cottage is cosy, well equipped, and in a great location with a very pretty garden. However, I noticed that the general cleaning standards have slipped since my last visit. Bathroom and kitchen floors weren't clean, light bulb above microwave not working + I couldn't find a spare, also needed to replace mattress protector as stained. Some dust and hair in certain areas, usually hidden areas. Overall, the cottage felt a bit grubby with a lack of attention to detail, and as mentioned in a previous review, this lovely cottage deserves better, so I hope these comments will be noted. I always have a great time at the Pippin, but unsure about returning at the moment. Small welcome pack would have been nice.

Beautiful cosy cottage in a great location.

We had a wonderful week. The bed was so comfy and there are some fantastic walks close by. It was also spotless. We were disappointed by the food in the Badger Inn, but we enjoyed other close-by restaurants. I would suggest that the check-in times be clearer. On this website, it says 5:30pm, which we thought was late for the time of year to be arriving in the dark. However, in the information pack, it mentions 3pm. We also couldn't work the towel rail in the bathroom, which meant it was a bit cold in there. Nevertheless, a great stay.

It should be clearer that the bathroom is downstairs.

Apart from that it was a lovely cozy cottage which had everything we needed. Close to a beautiful beach and safe garden for the dog.

Enjoyed stay.

Location excellent - easy drive into St Ives - very busy there so easier to drive to railway station at Erth (?) and get train- fare reasonable. Car parking not ideal at cottage but no real problem, plenty of space down hill 50 yds. Cottage charming, facilities fine, bathroom excellent. Very clean. Very quiet.

Struggled to park Not the cleanest Bed uncomfortable Sofas very uncomfortable Plates didn't fit in microwave Toilet didn't flush very well No recycling

As soon as we opened the front door we were all more wooed by the cottages charm than we expected.

Very clean too. Nicely kept garden and our escape artist dog found no holes in the fences. Very friendly neighbours. Amazing location for the coastal path or quick train hops to St Ives.

Cottage was welcoming and spotlessly clean on arrival.

It is very well equipped for a small cottage, has a pretty, sunny little garden and is in a great position- quiet yet handy for restaurants and sites. We had a lovely stay.

I've recently returned from a great week stay at the lovely Pippin.

I previously stayed there in October last year, and was let down by lack of poor cleaning standards. This now seems to have been rectified, and great care has been taken to bring the cleaning standards up to scratch. The Pippin is cosy and very well equipped, with some lovely touches throughout, also with a pretty well maintained garden. I look forward to returning to The Pippin again!

Pippin is a lovely cosy cottage with a pretty and well maintained garden, and in a great location.

However, the overall cleanliness was very poor and I needed to clean the shower and toilet area before feeling comfortable in using it. There was a fair amount of dust and cobwebs in various places and the kitchen cupboards were dirty. Having said this, I had a great time, and felt that this cute cottage had been let down by the cleaning standards. I'm hoping these comments will go towards some improvements being made, and then I would have no hesitation in returning to the lovely Pippin in the future.

Beautiful cosy comfortable cottage.

....definitely recommend it to anyone. A bonus that pub is a minutes walk away!!

I had filled in a Feedback for Pippin cottage the other day and put.

The Pippin cottage at Lelant was well decorated and comfortable with a good back garden where the dog could be free. Parking in the narrow street without pavements could be difficult at times. Although there was no washing machine there is an excellent laundrette two miles away at Hayle does a service wash. All in all an enjoyable holiday

A lovely cottage conveniently situated about 25 metres from the Badger Inn, also about 10 minutes walk from the nearest dog friendly beach.

A nice if slightly strenuous walk into St Ives along the coastal path but close to Lelant railway station at the bottom of the hill. A nice walk along the bottom of the hill towards Hayle. The Birdie Café does really nice food. Parking was a bit tight but once parked outside the cottage it is quite safe. We had a great relaxing holiday and will try to book something again next year.

Beautiful house in a beautiful location.

Lovely and clean, kind neighbours (number 5) and the time we spent there was just perfect. The cottage had everything we needed and we couldn't have asked for anything more. Thank you

Upon arrival after 8 hour journey we arrived 15 minutes after check in time to find the cleaner was still there!

We had to return 30 minutes later. After gaining entry the whole house absolutely stank of fish! This lasted for 2 days. The floors had not been mopped, we found the previous customers had left a dirty towel, their used soap and a travel cot in the main bedroom by our bed, the box downstairs in the living room. There were used tissues behind the bin in the bedroom. The garden was in dire need of a good cut and tending to. While Pippin is in a good location the house itself is very dark downstairs and very small. Upon reading the guest book it appears previously that the owners had left a welcome pack of which there was none to be seen and would have been a very welcoming gesture. Overall we were very disappointed and sadly we would not return. It felt as though the owners had forgotten that we were coming at all!

Lovely cosy cottage.

Had everything we needed for a great week in spite of storm Dennis! Would highly recommend.

Such a lovely cottage in a ideal location close to transport.

Owners thought of everything and cottage had everything we needed for our pleasant week away. The scones, cream and jam were a lovely touch on arrival especially after arriving late due to traffic. Would definitely recommend the Pipin Cottage, Lelant.

Hi, I can honestly say we had a wonderful break.

The Cottage was absolutely perfect in every way. Many thanks to you all Kind regards Paul

Lovely neighbours, a good bas to explore.

Everything we needed for a weeks stay.

Upstairs in the cottage was lovely, though downstairs the living room was very small, photos on website do not show the dining table also in the lounge, and a large un-needed coffee table taking up all the room!

!! No drainer to dry pots on if you wanted to handwash. Plus side, lovely garden, outside tap, Badge Inn across the road was lovely, and great train access to St Ives. Cleanliness - sofas were covered in dog hairs, and absolutely stank of wet dog. I hoovered them after we arrived and left the rugs covering them in the corner all week which made it a bit better. Leaflets in the basket were years old, the window in the kitchen was so dirty on the inside you could right your name in it, Whilst checking around when we were leaving, under the sofa was also full of 'tumbleweed doghairs', and 3 draws upstairs were full of someone else's clothes from a previous visitor!!! Not great housekeeping standards, I appreciate it was dog friendly, but not everyone has dogs and surely it should be cleaned properly and deeply after customers!! Its not difficult to hoover under a sofa as opposed to round it. Would not recommend the cottage because of this, and we noticed there are other comments in the visitor book regarding same issues.

Lovely location for the train to Carbis Bay and St Ives.

The only thing we thought that could of been provided was some comfortable seats/loungers for the garden.Difficult to relax in the garden due to bad seating.Other than that the cottage was lovely.

The cottage is in a brilliant location and has a lovely garden.

Very disappointed with the tiny size and dark sitting area, even when it was sunny outside the area was dark. I appreciate it is a cottage but pictures indicate a larger, lighter room. Well equipped kitchen, knives desperately need sharpening. Nice bathroom, it would be helpful if there were instructions on how to keep the shower on longer than 10 seconds without keeping your finger on the button. Much better properties available for a similar price.

We had a lovely stay at Pippin, it was very comfortable ,clean and had everything you need.

The neighbours were friendly, and parking was easy outside the house. The location was superb, a lovely beach within easy walking distance, also the Railway station which is a lovely trip into St Ives. From Lelant no where was too far, we visited practically the whole of the West of Cornwall all within easy driving distance.

Had a fantastic holiday at Pippin.

The cottage is cosy and in a perfect location. We were very fortunate with the weather during our stay however it would be the perfect place to escape to whatever the weather.

We felt the furniture was uncomfortable to sit on, and it felt quite cramped in places.

If there had been more than 2 of us it would have been awkward moving around the house and sitting at the dinner table. The situation was very nice and in an ideal area, with some lovely walking directly from the house. The house is well maintained and the bathroom and main bedroom comfortable.

The cottage is very quaint and in a good location for visiting St Ives and lots of other lovely places around Cornwall, however my husband and I have both come home with aching backs as the bed was not firm enough for us.

I know this couldn't be helped as it is the chance that you take when you go away. However I was disappointed at finding cobwebs around the bathroom window frame when I put the blind up to open the window to 'air' the bathroom after having a shower (as requested via a note in the bathroom!) There were also cobwebs above the cupboards in the kitchen and the cupboard above the fridge. The grass also needed cutting as our feet got very wet when we went out to sit at the little table. Other than that we enjoyed our holiday very much.

The heating left a lot to be desired.

Hot in the bedroom, cold in the bathroom and kitchen and ok in the sitting room if you kept the door shut. Parking was an absolute nightmare. Very little room available on the road and on one occasion my car was damaged due to high level of concrete on the road adjacent to the pub car park entrance. Very small kitchen but just about adequate. Bathroom towel rail very difficult to regulate.

Excellent holiday.

Cottage is beautiful and very close to the beach. Easy access to St Ives and other tourist venues. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic cottage, amazing location!

would gladly go here again