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Sandy Lodge Rock

(Ref. 1080540)

Rock, Cornwall Show on map

Customer rating 4.1

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A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Tourist Board rating

  • 10 Guests

  • 5 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Games Room
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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  • house (8)
  • bed (7)
  • location (7)
  • garden (7)
  • perfect (7)
  • kitchen (6)

13 Customer Reviews

  • "Sandy Lodge was perfect for our large group which included several teenagers and the hidden location allows easy access to Rock and Polzeath beaches."

    The exterior, including the garden, needs some TLC and once we opened the windows the place smelt better. The bedding had been freshly laundered.

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Sandy Lodge and that the location worked well for you and your family. The gardener has been scheduled to attend on a regular basis and we apologise that this fell short during your stay. We hope to welcome you back again for another stay. - John Bray Cornish Holidays, responding on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Nic4.0★Jul 2026

  • "We had a wonderful week at Sandy Lodge with our children and grandparents."

    The house is incredibly spacious, and having two separate living areas worked brilliantly, giving the children somewhere to play while the adults could relax. The grandparents especially loved having the bedroom above the garage with its own en-suite, as it meant they could enjoy being with the family while still having a bit of peace and privacy at the end of the day. The location is fantastic. We were lucky with the weather and enjoyed sitting out in the garden when we were at the house, although most days were spent on the beach, which is an easy 10-minute walk through the fields. Our dogs absolutely loved it too. The house is really well equipped and felt comfortable and relaxed for a family holiday. We never felt worried about the children making themselves at home, and it was the perfect base for exploring Rock. Being so close to the shops was a real bonus, and we definitely made far too many trips to Fee’s Food for coffee and treats! We all had a fantastic holiday and would happily return to Sandy Lodge again, especially if we’re lucky enough to have the same glorious weather.

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed you stay at Sandy Lodge and that you got to enjoy the glorious Cornish weather and the properties great location. We are glad that the property suited your whole family and we would love to welcome you back for another stay! - John Bray Cornish Holidays, responding on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

    FreyaJul 2026

  • "The first impression of the property was very disappointing."

    The garden is overgrown & untidy & the outdoor furniture is in a poor state that discouraged us from using it. The table tennis table was broken. When we entered, the property smelt musty. The annex door blind was damaged. However, once we had settled in, we found the property to be spacious & the kitchen diner was ideal.

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to hear that the first impression of the property did not meet your expectations. We have since had a gardener arrange on a regular basis to ensure this is corrected going forward. I have raised your point regarding the table tennis to ensure this is looked into. We are glad that once you settled into the property you enjoyed your stay and the spacious kitchen. We hope to welcome you back again for another stay! - John Bray Cornish Holidays, responding on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Karl3.0★Jun 2026

  • "We’ve stayed at Sandy Lodge a few times now and absolutely love coming down to the Cornish coast, but this was the first time we booked for two whole weeks and I’m so glad we did."

    For the first week we had the whole family together, including the kids and their partners, and then my husband and I left them to enjoy the house on their own for the second week. They had the most amazing weather and absolutely loved it. Sandy Lodge really works for a big family. The kids rather took over the double sitting room at the front, while we were perfectly happy in the snug area off the kitchen! With the weather being so lovely, though, we spent most of our time outside. We had all the doors and windows open, barbecued in the garden most evenings and walked the dogs down to the beach. One of the things we really like about the house is that although it has everything you need, it still feels relaxed and homely. You don’t feel as though you have to tiptoe around – you can properly settle in and enjoy yourselves, which is exactly what we did. The location is brilliant too. The kids loved being able to walk to the pub and we made the most of the restaurants within walking distance, including Four Boys down by the sea. We came home feeling completely relaxed and are already looking forward to our next visit. Our only little suggestion would be a few more sun loungers/deckchairs for the back garden -particularly if we’re lucky enough to have weather like this again!

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Sandy Lodge and found its location to be brilliant. We will inform the owner of your note about sun loungers for the garden. We hope to welcome you back again for another stay! - John Bray Cornish Holidays, responding on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

    Si & Dom HarrisonJun 2026

  • "A large comfortable house, with extensive kitchen/cooking facilities."

    The sitting rooms are spacious with comfortable chairs/couches. The bedrooms have good double/king size beds and ample storage. The house is in an ideal location down a private lane leading to a beach.

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the property and that it had all the facilities you required. We hope to welcome you back for another stay! - John Bray Cornish Holidays, responding on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Sep 2025

  • "Wonderful stay in Rock for a few days in September this year."

    The house is in the perfect location, in terms of walking to local shops, then further on, for the longer, stunning coastal hikes. The house is beautifully designed, well appointed, super comfortable and very well equipped for cooking and hosting. All in all the perfect Cornwall retreat

    NicholaSep 2025

  • "Thank you for making our stay in Rock in September so memorable."

    The house was perfect - extremely cosy, beautifully decorated and had everything we needed including a very well-equipped kitchen. It’s situation is also ideal for walks to the beach, and great restaurants and pubs! We would highly recommend it to any groups of friends or families - it is a great house to rent!

    SallySep 2025

  • "We had a lovely stay at Sandy Lodge, the house was just perfect for our family Christmas together."

    Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back anytime in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Emma5.0★Dec 2024

  • "The shower curtain in the annexe was very dirty."

    Pictures and mirrors left popped against walls in bedrooms. Some areas could do with updating. To many personal items belonging to the owner. Particularly photos.

    Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused by these issues. Your comments have been passed on to the team here at John Bray Cornish Holidays. All suggestions/comments can be viewed by the property owner so these are appreciated. We hope you still managed to enjoy your visit despite these issues and would love to welcome you back to North Cornwall in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Reg4.0★Oct 2024

  • "Well situated property, perfect for family with young children with space outside to play."

    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that the property suited your needs. We hope to welcome you back in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Wendy4.0★Jun 2024

  • "We rented Sandy Lodge for my husband’s birthday with some friends."

    It was very comfortable with plenty of cooking equipment, lovely beds and very cosy. We have a caravan nearby in the summer so we know the area well and it was just what we needed. We took logs down for the fire but the house was so warm we didn’t use it and mainly stayed in the kitchen. The garden was lovely and I expect in the summer would be a great asset and the cottage is in a good position. Altogether it was a very homely atmosphere and everyone really loved the house. Thank you.

    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are very pleased that you found the property comfortable and that the property suited your needs. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Katharine5.0★Nov 2023

  • "The best thing about this property is the location, which is wonderful and so convenient for everything in Rock."

    It is our second year here but sadly my description last year as “shabby chic” would now have to be more shabby than chic. The property was definitely cleaner than last year and didn’t smell so musty when we arrived but the garden cushions were still very stained and despite lots of fresh air during our stay, the smell was definitely back in the downstairs bedrooms & lounge after a couple of days. We didn’t open the room above the garage this year but last year the smell was so strong in there we decided no one would want to sleep there. We were impressed by John Bray getting maintenance out the same day we reported a broken blind in the bathroom & a locked window in a bedroom that we couldn’t open. We also couldn’t get an internet connection but by the time maintenance had arrived, my husband had realised a key plug was pulled out- it’s probably the cleaner because it’s the most accessible plug for the hoover to reach everywhere downstairs & we remembered that the same thing happened last year.

    Thank you for your feedback, The issues raised have been noted and I am pleased the maintenance team were able to fix the problems reported. I hope we can welcome you back in the near future. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner Property Owner

    Reviewed by Roz3.0★Sep 2023

  • "There was a lot we loved about this property!"

    Location and size of the property was perfect- outdoor space was great! Beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. But- it was rather cluttered- lots of personal nick nacks and photos- there was stuff everywhere! This detracted from the beauty of the property. There were also cob webs everywhere!! It must be impossible to clean with so much stuff everywhere. I think more information is needed re hot water- we struggled for the first 2 days and even when we boosted it on the timer it meant the showers were hot but the bath was only ever Luke warm- this would not be ideal for a family with younger children. The dishwasher looks like it has seen better days- though worked well- The sofas in the lounge at the back/by the kitchen are extremely worn, marked and not very comfortable. If the weather has been better we would happily have sat outside on the lovely garden furniture but this was not to be! The carpets and rugs are marked in places too. The door to the downstairs small double was off its hinge - almost- it meant the door had to stay open and my elderly mum had to walk around it- but not much room to do this! I emailed Sykes on day one to flag this up but did say it wasn’t an urgent matter- I received no reply so not sure if it will be dealt with before the next occupants. Overall we had a lovely stay but the house needs some attention- we have stayed in quite a few Sykes properties and this is the first time I’ve ever given mixed feedback.

    Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on the property. We are pleased to hear there was a lot to love about it but disappointed that some aspects were not to the standards expected. We will raise these with the maintenance team and the owners. We do hope that we get the opportunity to welcome you back to Cornwall in the future. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Julie4.0★Aug 2023

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This property is part of the John Bray Cornish Holidays collection.
John Bray Cornish Holidays offers some of the best located self catering cottages and holiday homes in North Cornwall’s loveliest locations including Rock and Daymer Bay, on the Camel Estuary, and Polzeath and Port Isaac on the Atlantic coast.

Summary

  • Five bedrooms (inc. one in separate first floor annex): 1 x ground floor king-size double, 1 x ground floor small double (4’6 ft), 2 x first floor king-size double, 1 x separate first floor annexe en-suite double with Juliet balcony, bath, basin and WC
  • First floor family bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC
  • Ground floor family bathroom with bath, shower (over), basin and WC
  • Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting room
  • Utility room
  • Separate sitting room with football table and wood burning stove.
  • Central heating and multi fuel stove
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/ freezer, drinks fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV/ DVD player, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Gated drive with off road parking for 3-4 cars
  • Spacious garden with lawn and patio area with garden furniture
  • 2 dogs by arrangement
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub <1 mile. Note: No cats permitted
  • Note: First floor annex bathroom has restricted height.

The property

Sandy Lodge Rock is a charming detached holiday home, nestled within its own peaceful gardens, just 300 yards from the delightful amenities found in the picturesque Cornish town of Rock.

Sleeping 10 people and accommodating up to two dogs, this stylish abode has ample parking for three to four cars on its private gated drive, and is ideally located for exploring this beautiful coastal area.

Begin your holiday in style by immediately relaxing in the open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, where you can socialise and cook together as a family.

Designed with entertainment in mind, venture further in to the house where you will find a separate lounge, a wood burning stove for cosy winter nights.

In the evenings, you need not go far to find your bedroom as there are two on the ground floor, a king-size bedroom and a small double room, plus a family bathroom and handy utility room.

Upstairs are two further king-size bedrooms, sharing another family bathroom, whilst for those looking for peace and solitude away from the main house, the final en-suite double bedroom is across the garden in a separate annex, complete with its own private decking and Juliet balcony, a wonderful spot for sundowners!

Those who love the outdoors will not be disappointed either, as the garden is both spacious and well-designed.

With a beautiful lawn and superb, furnished patio area accessed via the main living area, there are ample places to dine alfresco, relax with a good book, or simply settle down to soak up the Cornish sunshine.

Nearby Rock’s butchers, fish mongers, bakery and other amenities are within a short walk, whilst the pretty family-friendly Daymer Bay is only a short 10-minute drive or 40-minute walk away, providing the ideal spot for a day at the beach, swimming, surfing and sandcastle building.

For foodies, why not catch the ferry from Rock over to Padstow, where you can try out Rick Stein’s famed restaurants and devour ice creams on the harbour side.

With so much to do on the doorstep of Sandy Lodge, this is a very special family retreat in an excellent location.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

Where you’ll be staying

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ROCK

Padstow 1.5 miles via ferry; Polzeath 2.8 miles; Wadebridge 6.2 miles.

Rock is a desirable and much sought after coastal village located on the north eastern bank of the River Camel opposite the famous harbour town of Padstow which is easily reached by a regular ferry service. The summer home of royalty and celebrities offering top class restaurants and quality shops, the real draw is the array of watersports including sailing, water skiing, windsurfing and angling. Continuing on a sporting theme, the golf course at nearby St Enodoc is considered to be one of the best in the country. With an abundance of world class beaches all within a short radius it is easy to see why Rock holds its popularity.

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This property offers the following short breaks:

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