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Flotsam

(Ref. 959571)

Falmouth, Cornwall Show on map

4.4

Sykes rating

  • 5 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

Features

  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • well (8)
  • bed (8)
  • cottage (7)
  • clean (7)
  • lovely (7)
  • equipped (7)

25 Customer Reviews

  • "Yes, the sofas are very very uncomfortable."

    Also the front room the double bed is not fit for purpose. We could not use it very uncomfortable and made a noise every time you moved but we had a lovely holiday. Thank you some of the cups that were put in the cupboard were a bit dirty to be honest we didn’t really use a lot of the stuff there we didn’t cook in there, and we couldn’t get onto Internet but thank you. We had a very nice holiday. It was in a very nice quiet area and hope to come again

    Reviewed by Christine3.1Sep 2024

  • "Only complaint was there was no hairdryer"

    Reviewed by Margaret5.0Aug 2024

  • "This is our second time staying at flotsam, it was very clean and is well equipped with everything you need."

    In the second bedroom you could do with a better mattress and/or replacing the bed as it isn’t particularly comfortable and the bed makes a lot of noise when you turn over. Also maybe time to replace the sofas as they aren’t particularly comfortable. Was pleased that the WiFi has been upgraded. Overall a lovely cottage to stay in, peaceful and quiet place to stay.

    Reviewed by Wendy4.4Aug 2024

  • "Unfortunately I can not recommend this particular property as the cleanliness was not good."

    Carpets need replacing as there are stains on them. Kitchen items were dirty including chopping boards cutlery, crockery and baking trays. The sheets on one bed were dirty and the duvet cover was ripped in two different places. There were cigarette butts in a jar left in the garden and halfway through the week a large bush was removed from the garden leaving no privacy as it backed out on to the parking area and a public pathway which lead to a walk. Apart from that the house was spacious. Thankfully the holiday park and the cafe were lovely.

    Thank you for taking the time to complete your feedback. We were very sorry to hear of the issues you encountered during your stay. We have spoken with our housekeeper who offers her apologies. Had you made either our housekeeper or Sykes aware of these issues at the time of your stay, we would have done all we could to rectify things for you. We are glad that you enjoyed the park and the onsite cafe. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rebecca2.8Aug 2023

  • "Very clean apart from the carpet in the living room it smelt very doggy when we entered the property and there were three nasty stains as big as tea plates as if something had weed on it."

    We were under the impression that the property was pet free. Also the seats were not very comfortable. All that said it was very clean bed's really comfortable and spotless. Very quiet lovely and peaceful

    Reviewed by Carol3.8Jun 2023

  • "A notice in the patio door window directing to the key safe by the front door ..."

    A notice in the patio door window directing to the key safe by the front door would help, we found it on a previous bad review

    Reviewed by Mike5.0Jun 2023

  • "A very enjoyable stay."

    Reviewed by David5.0May 2023

  • "The property was very good, clean, comfortable and well equipped."

    However the on site facilities were not as advertised within the visitor pack, food was not available all week, only on certain days and this also applied to takeaway. The pack stated it was available all week. We needed a code to access the other facilities, this had not been given to us so did cause a problem with access to the soft play area.

    Thank you so much for your feedback, so please you enjoyed Flotsam. I am sorry you had difficulties with the site facilities we are now aware of the cafe being under new management and hopefully able to offer normal open times. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sarah3.4Apr 2023

  • "Excellent property well equipped."

    Position is great for exploring Cornwall

    Reviewed by Gordon5.0Oct 2022

  • "We arrived after a 6 hour drive parked the car and then looked for the keysafe, which we couldn't find."

    Rang Sykes as we were very tired and needed the loo. Sykes duly contacted you and said you would be in touch shortly. You weren't! We were pretty upset by this time as no-one from your company had bothered to ring us so rang Sykes again who contacted you a second time to get this situation sorted out. A neighbour who had also just arrived, heard what I was saying to Sykes and after a while we realised that the car parking was at the back of our our property - Flotsam - no. 87 and not at the front. All the other houses in our terrace had key safes near the back entrances except for ours and no. 86. This meant that we had to walk down the hill to the end of the row, go accross the side of the last house and then walk back up the path to get to the front of the house where there was not one but TWO keysafes. Finally, after a lot of unwanted hassle, we could get in. We were considerably upset by this experience as it would have been so easy to get in through the back entrance had there been a key safe there to enable this. We are both disabled and in our 80's. Luckily it wasn't raining or one of us would have been soaked by the time we got around to the front door. Not having one of those key safes near the back door is definately not user friendly and there is no mention of having to do the hike around the houses to get to the front. After a long and tiring jpurney this is not acceptable.. There is also no dishwasher in the property even though dishwasher tablets are being left for its use and there is no dryer either. What a fiasco that we could definately have done without!!

    Reviewed by Sandra3.4Sep 2022

  • "Great house , would go back again"

    Reviewed by Mark4.1Aug 2022

  • "Would highly recommend to anyone that wants the perfect place to stay away with your family."

    Everything you need is provided and the accommodation location is very safe a quiet for children

    Reviewed by Helen5.0Jun 2022

  • "Very good and comfortable property"

    Reviewed by Roger5.0May 2022

  • "A very nice property, well maintained and equipped."

    Reviewed by James4.4Apr 2022

  • "I would of liked a dishwasher provided, only because the washing up was a bit too much for me."

    Reviewed by Sharon5.0Apr 2022

  • "A great accommodation and base to explore this part of Cornwall."

    One thing we especially noted was the fantastically equipped kitchen. So many accommodations have bare essentials making it tricky when cooking for the number of people that an accommodation will sleep. Would recommend to family and friends who visit us here in Cornwall.

    Reviewed by Vanessa5.0Mar 2022

  • "The cottage is in a lovely quiet location close to Falmouth and close to a large Asda with cheap petrol only a 5-10 minute drive away."

    The grounds are very pretty and the Clubhouse was an added bonus and helpful when we found it difficult to get a reservation at a restaurant one evening because of Covid restrictions. The house had everything we needed and was well stocked with kitchen items. There was a BBQ outside if we wanted to use it. The bed was comfortable and although some people have commented on the blinds it wasn't too much of a problem for us. It is a nice walk to the beach along country tracks (although some were a little muddy) but the directions in the folder are not quite accurate. I wouldn't have wanted to be carrying beach equipment as well though. The only negative was that the phone reception and internet are not brilliant. We had no phone reception in the house and had to stand outside to make calls and the internet is slow. However, we had a lovely stay and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a nice relaxing break.

    Reviewed by Sally4.7Jun 2021

  • "We had a wonderful bank holiday weekend at Flotsam."

    The cottage was equiped with everything we needed and the beds were extremely comfortable. The cottage was very clean and all instructions were clearly explained.

    Reviewed by Katie5.0May 2021

  • "Very nice site well kept, very clean house could only fault it on one thing which was the internet was so slow it was impossible to use my laptop."

    Nevertheless we still had a lovely stay. Jan chapman.

    Reviewed by Janet5.0Apr 2021

  • "Disappointed that you stated there was a BBQ but this was not the case"

    Reviewed by Margaret Cecelia4.1Sep 2020

  • "The accommodation was clean and tidy."

    The kitchen was well equipped. We did find the beds a bit small as we have a bigger bed at home. They do need black out blinds as the stripe blends they have let a lot it light in early hours.

    Reviewed by Karen3.8Aug 2020

  • "It's a really nice cottage."

    But saying that it's a 15 minute walk to the beach is a bit misleading when it's a walk down very narrow country lanes which are not safe to walk with children. Not a huge problem, but not helpful. We also had the distinct impression from the website that their was a dishwasher and a BBQ, which there weren't. Finally, why no curtains? If you're a light sleeper, you need bring out blackouts, because the minimal 'blinds' offer no protection from the light at all. We had a great time and it was easy to get around and to the beach. But those small things could have made it really excellent.

    Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. The walk to the beach usually involves cutting across the fields (wellies required) which is much safer for children. The BBQ should be at the property, located in the front porch. There is not a dishwasher at Flotsam and this does not appear in the description: we do list a 'washing machine' however (maybe this caused the confusion?). We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Flotsam otherwise. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Caroline3.8Jul 2020

  • "A fabulous base on a beautiful site!"

    Would definitely re visit, very peaceful and pretty. The kids loved it and the cottage was home from home.

    Reviewed by Emma5.0Aug 2019

  • "Flotsam was wonderfully clean, very well equipped & nicely decorated, clearly a lot of thought had gone into the cottage."

    I could have easily lived there! The grounds were also beautifully maintained and right on Falmouth’s doorstep. We would definitely stay there again and recommend it to other guests. A personal preference would be to have black out curtains at the bedroom windows, as waking at daybreak in July wasn’t the best for us.

    Reviewed by Sharon5.0Jul 2019

  • "Lovely cottage, with everything a small family could need to relax after long days on the beach and exploring Cornwall."

    Reviewed by Phil5.0Jun 2018

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Summary

  • Over two floors
  • Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x single room
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Ground floor WC
  • Open plan living area with kitchen, sitting area and dining area.
  • Electric heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Allocated off road parking for 1 car
  • Private patio with furniture
  • Sorry, no pets or smoking
  • Shops 3 miles
  • Pub and restaurants 1 mile
  • Beach 1 mile
  • Note: On-site facilities have seasonal opening times
  • Note: The shared splash/plunge pool is approximately 3 metres on either side with a 1.4 metre depth.It has a maximum capacity of 4 people at any one time
  • Note: Car charging points are available outside of the office next to the disabled car parking bay

The property

This well presented holiday cottage occupies a quiet corner of the Village of Gardens holiday site, at Pendra Loweth near Falmouth.

Flotsam is a mid terrace property overlooking the gardens.

On the ground floor, the open plan living space has sitting and dining areas plus a modern and well-equipped kitchen.

There are doors leading out on to a private patio complete with picnic table.

a lovely little suntrap perfect for evening drinks and summer barbecues.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms; two doubles and a single room, all with more than ample storage.

Pendra Loweth is very popular with families; there is plenty to keep everyone busy, with an onsite gym, splash pool, Jacuzzi and outdoor children's play area, as well as the tennis courts, large lawned areas and pretty, manicured gardens.

The sheltered beach at Maenporth is a fifteen-minute walk away a great beach for bathing, stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking, and there is also a café and an excellent restaurant in the cove.

The town of Falmouth, with its marina and natural harbour, is just three miles from the Pendra Loweth.

Here you will find an eclectic range of shops, galleries, restaurants and inns as well as the National Maritime Museum and the Ships and Castles Fun Pool.

Perfectly located for a family holiday of sun, sea and sand, Flotsam is a true home-from-home.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

FALMOUTH

Penryn 2 miles; Mabe 3 miles; Truro 11 miles.

Falmouth, with its magnificent natural harbour (the third largest in the world), winding streets and beaches, will keep you occupied for hours. The town's old harbour-side pubs, excellent shopping, art gallery and stunning National Maritime Museum simply complete the picture. Pendennis Castle, built by Henry VIII, is Falmouth's most popular attraction, sited on its own peninsula with superb panoramic sea views. Across from Falmouth harbour is the beautiful town of St Mawes, surrounded by the rocky coves, sandy beaches and lush green countryside of the Roseland Peninsula. Go there by car (15 miles) or take the passenger ferry from Falmouth (15 minutes). For nature lovers there is the Swanpool Nature Reserve, a lagoon and site of special scientific interest teeming with a variety of wildlife. There is also a golf course. Falmouth offers such a rich variety of landscape and attractions for people of all ages, it is sure to tempt you back time and again.

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Note: Flotsam sleeps five people including infants.
Note: Sorry, no sign written vans or commercial vehicles are permitted at Pendra Loweth, Village of Gardens resort.
Note: Bookings for any other reason than holiday/leisure are not permitted on this site. This property cannot be used as private accommodation for work or business trips.
Note: On site laundry facilities
Note: Seasonal opening times apply to the bar, restaurant, pool and Jacuzzi. The season usually runs from the beginning of April to end of October annually. The gym, tennis courts and children’s play area are available year-round.
Note: The shared splash/plunge pool is approximately 3 metres on either side with a 1.4 metre depth. It has a maximum capacity of 4 people at any one time.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Christmas