Horseshoe Cottage

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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No

Reviews

Clare B
November 2017
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“Beautiful, Cosy Cottage - Perfect Base from which to Explore Cornwall”

This was our third visit in three consecutive years. We love the area and Horseshoe Cottage is a beautiful cottage that is full of character and cosiness. ...

This was our third visit in three consecutive years. We love the area and Horseshoe Cottage is a beautiful cottage that is full of character and cosiness. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay and the owners go the extra mile to make you feel welcome, including a welcome hamper of goodies in the kitchen and a starter pack of logs for the fire. It is the perfect base from which to explore Cornwall and has the added bonus of a great pub at the top of the road that does great food and drink at reasonable prices. We would recommend Horseshoe in a heartbeat, hence we have been three times and are already thinking of when we can book for next year. This year we took friends and they loved it too.

Mandy C
October 2017
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“Highly recommend Horseshoe Cottage”

We have just spent a lovely week in Horseshoe Cottage, it's a real gem. Debbie and Russell the owners leave a lovely welcome hamper of homemade cake, locally produced bacon and eggs, butter milk and bread, they are on hand should you need them. The cottage has a log fire and log burner (We didn't need to light the log burner) and is very warm and cosy, the kitchen is fully equipped including a dishwasher and washing machine and is wonderfully spacious, I certainly had kitchen envy. The lounge area is very comfortable with 2 sofas and a television, dvd player and games console, at the end of the lounge is a dining area. Upstairs ( the stairs are steep but you get use to them ) are 2 beautifully decorated bedrooms, 1 double and 2 singles, a bathroom with the most amazing shower in the world with fluffy towels and a heated towel rail. The cottage is situated in Deladole a busy working community with 2 pubs and a local spar, the Quarry is about 200 yds from the cottage and we parked in the free car park without any problems, nearby is Tintagel, Boscastle and Port Isaac where Doc Martin is filmed. We had a wonderful week staying at Horseshore Cottage and highly recommend it.
Mr Bosdet
September 2017

“fantastic cottage very helpful ...”

fantastic cottage very helpful owner lovely hamper in the cottage. Debbie booked a table for me at the local pub for the sat we arrived one of the the best cottage and welcome we have stayed in
Mrs Bradfield
July 2017

“The owners of the cottage go to ...”

The owners of the cottage go to great lengths to make you welcome, even baking you a cake!
Mrs Labrosse
July 2017

“Absolutely everything is provided ...”

Absolutely everything is provided in this cosy cottage, even groceries and a homemade cake on arrival! Debbie and Russ are very welcoming and there is plenty to do in the area even on a rainy day! A big thumbs up and thank you!
Ms French
June 2017

“The cottage was very well equipped ...”

The cottage was very well equipped the owners were very helpful nice people nothing was too much trouble. Loads of cupboard space and everything you could want shower was amazing loads of hot water. Flag stone floor and and thick walls 250 year old cottage very quiet location and very much part of a proper vibrant community we instantly felt part of. Close to well stocked friendly shop and both local pubs are very friendly and serve good wholesome meals at reasonable prices.
Mr Collinson
March 2017

“A fantastic cottage with the ...”

A fantastic cottage with the warmest welcome imaginable. Great location for exploring Cornwall, with a real home from home to return to each evening. Local facilities are great, both the pubs are superb, with good food at fair prices. The owners of this cottage have taken great care with it and were so very helpful and welcoming. 10 out of 10, we will book again!
Samuel A
November 2016
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“Horseshoe cottage”

"Amazing cottage would be delighted to live there permanently" The cottage was beautiful, clean and well presented. Debbie and Russell the owners had gone way beyond what you would expect of a fine hotel with a lovely welcome hamper on arrival too. The cottage is set in a lovely village location and so peaceful. Can't recommend this place enough it's just perfect. Looking forward to our return.
Ms Hayward
October 2016

“This cottage was a delight, from ...”

This cottage was a delight, from the lovely personal welcome, to the exceptional facilities. The welcome hamper was a truly lovely touch, there was even a bag of sweets for the anticipated trick or treaters. If you like traditional cottages, in a perfect location for touring Cornwall, and indeed further afield, then look no further. Highly recommended.
Mr Myatt
October 2016

“The cottage was extremely pleasant ...”

The cottage was extremely pleasant and everything was more than satisfactory. The location is very quiet and the local public house provided us with excellent food and hospitality. The welcome we received was really good, as was the welcome hamper. Overall this cottage is well situated to enable easy access to all of Cornwall. I would definitely recommend a stay in this property to all. In the words of our Grand-daughter " This cottage is perfect".
Mrs Armstrong
September 2016

“My third experience with Sykes ...”

My third experience with Sykes Cottages and again you were marvelous. Horseshoe Cottage was perfect for our touring area, and the facilities were first class. The owners were welcoming and helpful and we had a fabulous time. We will definitely be booking with Sykes again! Liz Armstrong
Mr Edwards
September 2016

“Lovely cottage owned by lovely and ...”

Lovely cottage owned by lovely and thoughtful people. A lovely food hamper to start you off ,on arrival your able to have a cup of tea/coffee and a piece of the homemade cake.bacon ,eggs ,biscuit's and milk and such as well. Alovely touch.Debbie and Lawrence live 50 yds away,if you need them, but never bother you.The cottage is as you would expect an over 2/3 hundred year old to be ,but as dish washer,washing machine ,fridge, drinks cooler besides the Cooker .Beds are comfy in lovely rooms.A modern bathroom ,just leaves the sitting room with two sofas TV and dining table. Great place to stay. The only drawback is the steep stairs.but there is nothing that could be done to change it .Well worth a booking if your going to that neck of the woods.
takethat02
July 2016
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“comfortable cosy castle”

comfortable cosy cottage. friendly helpful owners. the welcome pack of bread butter, bacon eggs and small packets of cerals was very welcome
Mrs Harris
July 2016

“Great cottage a real home from ...”

Great cottage a real home from home. Very cosy looked like it had just been featured in a homes magazine. Very warm welcome and excellent location for exploring Cornwall.
Mr McCole
July 2016

“Generous welcome pack and friendly ...”

Generous welcome pack and friendly helpful owner
robbiefr
May 2016
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“Renovated slate built Cottage”

Well presented and well equipped holiday cottage everything you need to enjoy your holiday. Owner lives close by so if any problems they are there to help . Beds are very comfortable and heating upstairs keeps bedrooms nice and warm . There is an open fire downstairs and logs are provided and they can be purchased at the shop at the top of the road for £3.30 per bag which lasted us 3 days . Good Wi Fi signal allowing access to internet to check for places to visit and eat . Stairs are a bit steep but they do go straight up so should not be a problem . Excellent bath and shower and heated towel rail keeps bathroom nice and warm . Really nice welcome pack including lovely home made cake which I had to eat by myself as my wife does not like fruit cake there was also bacon , eggs , butter and small boxes of cereal and milk to go with them . The parking is in the Slate Quarry about 200 yards away with a drop off point outside the cottage .
Mr Lomas
May 2016

“The owner was accessible yet ...”

The owner was accessible yet unobtrusive and her best selling point was that she ordered the best week's weather the South West has seen in 2016, for which we were very grateful.
Miss Walkeden
May 2016

“The cottage is a refreshing ...”

The cottage is a refreshing delight, having a very welcoming atmosphere made even better by a lovely "Welcome Hamper" provided by Debbie Hogg who owns this cottage. A spotlessly clean bathroom and spacious twin bedroom and double bedroom having comfy beds meant that this was was a very comfortable and restful stay. A kitchen providing all necessary equipment, leading into a spacious lounge/dining area completed the picture. This is a delightful cottage in a spot that is very handy for trips to Rock, Port Isaac and Newquay. Superb visits to The Eden Project, Lanhydrock House and Gardens and The Lost Gardens were easily made from this ideally located spot. Parking is just down the road. Local pub is handy too. My mother, sister and I had a lovely relaxing holiday and would visit again. Many thanks to Debbie for such a great stay in your super cottage.
Clare B
November 2015
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“Gorgeous Cottage, Great Character, All Mod-Cons, in Great Location”

Beautiful 250-year-old cottage built from the slate from the quarry just a couple of hundred yards up the road. Cosy sitting/dining room with open fire and good TV for those cosy evenings in. Kitchen with all mod-cons (inc. dishwasher & washing machine), plus crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils, etc. Top-notch bathroom with great shower and bath. Very comfortable bed. A lovely touch was the welcome pack, including homemade cake, bread, milk, bacon, eggs, porridge and biscuits, plus bag of logs & kindling. Spotlessly clean. Ideally located for St. Ives and Tintagel principally, but other North Cornwall towns and villages (e.g. Boscastle, Padstow and Rock) also within easy reach. Great local pub 5 minutes' walk at top of road - looks unassuming, but is a proper local with friendly staff and good food that's amazing value. Nice chat with the owner (who were very friendly) on arrival and departure - made us feel very welcome. They live just around the corner, so on hand for any queries, but didn't disturb us at all and we felt very much at home. Would recommend this place and also want to return.

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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

The property

Perfectly located for touring the dramatic coastline of North Cornwall, this cosy yet spacious 250-year-old cottage is set in the village of Delabole, just one mile from the coast and six miles from Port Isaac.

Immediately on entering Horseshoe Cottage, you sense its history and character through its beamed ceilings, slate floors, open fire and woodburner.

Beautifully furnished throughout, there are two individual bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs, whilst downstairs you will find a well-equipped kitchen with slate floors and a log burner, plus a spacious, comfortable sitting room with an open fire and a dining area.

A small patio area, The Herbery, is at the side of the cottage and a real suntrap, perfect for a drink at the end of the day.

Delabole lies within Cornwall’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is, itself, steeped in history.

It has a King George V playing field and is home to the oldest working slate quarry in the world, where tours are available.

Close by is Treligga Downs, which afford the most amazing views both up and down the coast, and the surfing beach at Tregardock, which is well worth the walk.

One must-visit is the village of Port Isaac, a short drive away, made famous by the filming of TV's Doc Martin, and frequently used as a set for the Poldark series.

With a range of Cornwall's best beaches all within a short drive, and ample opportunities for walking, cycling, golf and fishing, Horseshoe Cottage is the ideal base for a holiday in this historic area of Cornwall, at any time of year.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen with woodburner
Sitting room with dining area and open fire.

Amenities

Electric storage heaters with woodburner and open fire
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeview, DVD, PlayStation 3, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for fires inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Free off road parking for 2 cars in nearby car park 20 yards away
Loading/unloading outside property
Patio with furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 5 mins walk
Note: TV has access to Netflix, but you must have your own account

About the location

DELABOLE

Tintagel 3.5 miles; Camelford 5 miles; Port Isaac 6 miles.

At one time the producer of the world’s best quality building and ornamental slate, this now sleepy village is just 2.5 miles from the high cliffs and dramatic scenery of the north Cornish coastline. Perfectly placed for walking the South West coastal path, exploring the high places of nearby Bodmin Moor, or for lazing on the beach at nearby Trebarwith Strand, it’s a well-placed holiday base. The peaceful harbour village of Port Isaac and the town of Tintagel, with its tourist attractions and King Arthur’s legendary castle, are both a short drive, while the stunning surfing beach at Polzeath is a mere nine miles away. Slaughtersbridge, where King Arthur reputedly fought his last battle, is five minutes away and a drive north along the coast takes in the beautiful cove at Crackington Haven. An area away from the main tourist crowds, but very central to a vast array of places and activities. Delabole Quarry itself is just down the road and is an interesting tourist attraction with stunning views. It is the gateway to great countryside walks.

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