Carpe Diem

We had a lovely stay at Carpe Diem, the house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

The location was perfect for us in the village.

What a wonderful cottage, a real home from home.

Clean, comfortable beds the showers were lovely too, even the outside shower we used to clean the sand off us and the dogs was warm. The children thought it was great fun and such a novelty to have a shower outside. The location is perfect for the beach too, just a ten minute walk. The Albion Inn and the Cornishman do lovely food. The Londis shop is just a short walk away. There is also a park for the children just round the corner. Would definitely recommend this beautiful well maintained cottage.

Great house I'm a great location.

Well equipped and tidy. Perfect for what we needed as a group of 7 adults, 1 baby and 2 dogs. Dot checked in with us after we had arrived to make sure we had everything we needed and Tracey was also really responsive on text.

Lovely, well equipped house in a great location.

Easy walk to the local pubs and shop and just a bit further to the beach. Great communication with the owners from first booking to the drive home. Highly recommend.

Just perfect, this accommodation has everything you need for a superb holiday.

We had a lovely stay at Carpe Diem; our third time now between the group and it never disappoints!

The communication from the hosts is friendly and helpful and the house is beautiful. It was clean, comfortable and extremely well equipped; like no other house we’ve been to. This is a perfect accommodation for families wanting to explore Crantock and surrounding areas. Thank you so much for having us!

We had a lovely stay at Carpe Diem.

The two parking spots on the drive were ideal and the secure, enclosed garden was perfect for our puppy. It was spotlessly clean throughout and well equipped. The outside shower was a bonus, as it made it so much easier to wash away the sand from ourselves and our dog.

A very enjoyable stay in a well equipped and excellent property.

The house is ideally located for all amenities in Crantock and surrounding areas. Excellent communication with the property owner who provided us with an information sheet covering all aspects of the house and local area. House was spotless and well kept would definitely stay again and will be recommending to friends and family.

Fantastic holiday in this property Carpe Diem.

It was a great start to the holiday walking into the property having all beds made up, it was clean and well equipped. Good communication and information from the owners.Very well positioned for the village and beach. The only down side for us was the check in not being till 4pm but this does seem to be pretty standard but you do seem to lose most of your first day. Having said that it gave time for the property to be cleaned thoroughly. We would definitely (and have already) recommend this for anyone wanting to holiday with family.

Great location and lovely clean property.

Our second stay here and won't be the last.

A great house in a great location.

It had everything we needed and was close to all the amenities. We had regular contact from the owners and would definitely stay again

A wonderful property in a beautiful location within easy reach of crantock Beach.

A perfect size for a multi generation holiday with the separate bedroom and shower room downstairs

Carpe Diem is a comfortable property for a summer holiday.

We were attracted by its size and location in close proximity to beaches and amenities. The kitchen provided a good range of equipment and it was supplemented with a BBQ outside and garden seating for dining. The outside shower was really useful for washing off sand before going into the house. It also helped as we have a dog. The bedrooms were comfortable and were flexible to allow some to be either twins or king size. The local Londis was really close and provided wonderful morning pastries and freshly baked pasties for lunch. Two good pubs were nearby and were conveniently on the way back from the beach! The local beach at Crantock is quite something - vast and sandy with lifeguards and facilities. Overall this is a good choice for a holiday which we all enjoyed.

A wonderful week with family.

The house was exactly as advertised. Comfortable and clean. Everything we hoped for.

We had a fabulous week at Carpe Diem, the cottage is easy walking distance to Crantock, its beach, pubs cafes and shops.

We are keen walkers and it was also ideally situated for access the swc path, cubert common and the keeleys to go further afield. Once we arrived, the car didn’t leave the driveway, but having said that you are close to the roads back to the A30 and towards Truro etc . The cottage itself, was warm, comfortable and very clean, well equipped kitchen and the utility and front porch were extremely useful for us, it is on a busy corner, but the courtyard garden is very secure and our border collie loved lying out there watching the passing world ! You just need to take a little care pulling off the drive or walking out the gate but nothing too busy for us. All in all I would recommend Carpe Diem and am looking forward to going back!

Had a wonderful week staying at Carpe Diem.

There were 6 of us in our party and we found the house exactly as described. Before arriving we had plenty of contact from Dot, the owner, who gave us plenty of helpful information to make our stay even better. The house is well equipped and in a good location. The local Londis shop (less than a 5 minute walk) is open for long hours and had everything we needed so no drive to a supermarket was required. As mentioned in other reviews the walk back from the beach is fairly challenging but if you know cornwall hills are to be expected! We visited both pubs in the village (opposite each other) and found them both welcoming, with good food and drink with plenty of entertainment. Bus stops are very close to the house and we used the bus regularly to get into Newquay (20mins) and then connecting buses to Truro, Falmouth and Padstow. We would definitely return to Carpe Diem as it was a lovely house in a fab location and we all had a relaxing and hassle free holiday.

We enjoyed our stay but it was not quite what we were expecting.

The house is very well equipped with plenty of space but it is on the corner of the main road through the village and the traffic is quite noisy. It was impossible to sleep with the windows open. Also, the 'garden' is a small paved area and the 'summerhouse' is a shed containing beach equipment. It's a bit of a trek to the beach and more so up the hill coming back! Had I seen a map of the position of the house before I booked I would not have chosen to stay there. We had a good time, it was just a bit disappointing.

We returned last Saturday (13 July) from our weeks stay at Carpe Diem in Crantock.

We had an amazing holiday, were expecting a rainy week but the Cornish weather was kind to us most days with lots of sun. What a find Carpe Diem was, we felt relaxed and at home the moment we let ourselves in. The house was spotless and was everything we expected. Everyone was over the moon with their chosen room, soon unpacked, plenty of wardrobe and drawer space (plenty of hangers) for all. The kitchen had every piece of equipment and every utensil you could need, plenty of cupboard space and large fridge/freezer. The lounge is large light and airy with lovely comfortable leather sofas for relaxing in the evening. Dot, the owner, answered the couple of queries we had immediately and Tracey, the property manager is at end of the phone if needed. Harvey our black Labrador also made himself at home in Carpe Diem and loved Crantock beach which is in easy walking distance and we experienced some wonderful sunsets there. From start to finish I can’t fault our week away and hope to return for another break before too long.

Just returned after a great week at Carpe Diem.

The house is in walking distance for the beach and two local pubs, also in a great location with a car for visiting other parts of the area. The house itself we could not fault it was clean , well equipped and very comfortable. Well enclosed back patio with plenty of room for my daughters two labs. Dot the owner text lots of useful information just before our holiday. And Tracey who looks after the property was just a phone call away if you needed anything.We would definitely return in the future for another holiday. Vicki & family.

We wanted to be able to walk to the beach and the village and Carpe Diem is perfectly situated in this regard.

Wonderfully spacious cottage, with almost everything to hand. The enclosed garden was great for our little dog, but it was also easy enough to slip up the road with him too. Dot, the owner, was so friendly and helpful, as was Tracey. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble. Unfortunately, the weather was awful but the cottage was lovely and warm when we arrived and we enjoyed our stay, nonetheless.

Carpe Diem is a lovely property in the lovely village of Crantock.

It is spacious, comfortable and well equipped. The property is a stone's throw from a very useful Londis shop and two nice pubs. We had a couple of issues with the property during our stay but both were fixed within 24 hours of contacting the very efficient Dot the property owner. Would definitely recommend this lovely house

Property was just as described, well furnished, spacious, well equipped, clean and in a fantastic location just a short walk to Crantock beach.

The owner and property manager were happy to help and easily contacted. Crantock village is lovely and we were just a short drive to Newquay. The outside shower is a lovely addition for when the kids and the dog were full of sand saving getting it right through the house. Could not fault the accommodation atall there were 8 of us staying and we did not feel under each others feet plenty of living and sleeping space l, the beds we’re comfortable, we all had a lovely week and will definitely be booking to stay at Carpe Diam again.

Carpe Diem is a lovely property, right in the heart of Crantock.

We enjoyed 2 weeks here with the family. There is plenty of space within the property, making it feel comfortable and not like we were all on-top of each other. The property is nice and close to the 2 pubs and shop in Crantock which was great for us. We had a lovely stay in Carpe Diem - thank you!

Excellent property, excellent position very clean and very well equipped We had an amazing holiday and would definitely recommend .

We hope to return !!!

We had a great holiday, the property was very clean, had everything you needed.

The location is fantastic. The house was excellent for our family and I would recommend.

What a fantastic find - the property was absolutely gorgeous.

It met our every need, close to the village and the beach, the rooms were lovely, clean, spacious and comfortable. The only thing missing was a BBQ (but the owners understandably had taken that away due to the mess left previously) but had supplied a metal outdoor table, an extra key as we only had one between 8 of us, a hot tub would have been lovely and maybe better weather for our stay but obv nothing can be done about that! All in all, i would go back in a heartbeat and recommend to everyone.

We have just returned from a fantastic week in Crantock.

This was our 6th visit & first stay at Carpe Diem. The location is perfect, 5 mins walk to the village, the local shop which is well stocked and sells lovely fresh produce, and delicious pasties

Highly recommend!

You won’t be disappointed in this ‘perfect’ quiet location right within walking distance to the best beach I’ve visited yet in Cornwall. Being very dog friendly, we enjoyed great walks and fantastic local food. The house is beautiful, in immaculate condition with everything to hand, home from home. The garden is very secure for peace of mind for both children and dogs. The bedrooms were very comfortable, spacious and all have their own tv, including the huge TV in the lounge! Great quality leather sofas which made our nights in cosy and comfortable with the very much loved wood burner. I will definitely be returning to this property, what a great find, thank you!!

Thankyou we joined our families together following such a long time not seeing anyone seven of us including a 3 year old the weather great all week which obviously helps to make a great holiday the house was in the village large rooms big area outside for eating in or just chilling the house is well laid out and easy to walk in bedrooms were large the showers were great parking for two cars with a village hall parking just down the road for £5 a week beach 10 minutes walk away down hill 20 /25 back less you have your running shoes We also had our dog who enjoyed his holiday walking to Perranporth and secret bay Thankyou for a great week in a clean and very comfortable home thank you Chris and Anne muir

Absolutely lovely accommodation.

Furnished to high modern standard and spotlessly clean. Pleasent outside dining area weather permitting . Easy walking distance to local shop and pub and around 10 minutes walk to the excellent Crantock Beach.

Fantastic week away.

Great location for beach and near to towns, villages and amenities. Plenty of space in living area. Great for holidays with family/ friends and for dogs

We could not fault the house for the facilities it offered, the shower upstairs and outside were excellent, it’s location in getting to the beach and shops/pubs in the village so easily accessible and in a great location.

The flexibility of the bedrooms with its dual single and king size beds was very easy and suited our family needs. In general I’m pleased to say that my initial concerns have now been resolved and look forward to returning in the near future.

The house was lovely and it was a lovely village.

Almost spotless but had a few cobwebs and the freezer needed defrosting as we could hardly open the draws. Bathrooms clean and plentiful. Bedroom one of good size and reasonably comfortable. Other 3 bedrooms very very small. Downstairs bedroom bed ok. The 2 small rooms upstairs had the most uncomfortable beds. They may just be ok for children but definitely not for adults. We had to sleep on the sofas. Because of this the house was not suitable for 6 adults and 2 children and the booking should not have been accepted. Such a shame as it spoilt the whole week and we felt cheated and tired. Our friends were close by and their place didn’t look as good but was cheaper with very comfortable beds.

Excellent holiday home .

Everything you need . Enclosed garden , outdoor hot shower . Roomy , excellent kitchen , three bathrooms. Beautiful decoration , quality throughout. Highly recommend.

Really enjoyed our stay here.

Very clean and comfortable accommodation in a perfect spot to explore Crantock and it’s beautiful beach. Would definitely recommend this cottage.

Excellent accommodation in a pretty village with the nicest beach I’ve ever been on.

Central to lots of places to visit.

We had an amazing weeks holiday with plenty of beautiful walks on the door step along the cliffs or over the beach, the cottage is comfortable and well equipped couldn’t ask for more, we would definitely stay here again.

Thank you

So much about this holiday home is excellent.

The hot outside shower is absolutely fantastic. We would have liked a tumble dryer given the nature of this holiday (beach surfing British weather ) even if there was an extra meter coin charge there is a outside line not that helpful in the British climate !! I felt uneasy draping wet towels etc around the home , this was not appropriate we could not find an airer! If there was one I am sorry we could not locate one , our only issue but a significant one if you are faced with 7 peoples wet items everyday.

Carpe Diem was a perfect holiday retreat with everything we needed for our break in Cornwall.

we would definitely come back again!

What a fantastic house all the amenities very clean and modern enclosed garden outside shower plenty seating outside ,situated in great position for local shop and great to access beach very short walk away there’s also x3 pubs within a short walk I have stayed in Crantock for the last 10 years on holiday and found this gem of accomadation only last year but I have already rebooked for a further two stays as in my opinion this property is the best I’ve stayed in in Crantock 5star rating for cleanliness , location , and amenities love the place

We had a lovely week in Crantock.

The area is fabulous. The house, overall was OK, but could definitely be improved. The location is incredibly noisy. So much road noise throughout the day and night. No ventilation other than the windows, so the choices were to either melt in a heap or have the road noise. Fans in the bedrooms would be a very good addition. The main bathroom wasn't great. Four of us sharing this and there was nowhere to keep toiletries as there were no cupboards or shelves. Window sill was very crowded. Also, the shower cubicle was very small and again nowhere to put shampoo etc. The outside area was disappointing and photo misleading. No garden, just a yard. We would definitely return to Crantock, but not Carpe Diem.

We found the property clean, warm and with everything we needed for our short break.

8 of us stayed and we all enjoyed the space and position the house was from the beach. Every morning we walked the dogs down to the beach and returned past the village shop which baked fresh pasterie such a pan- o chocolate , Cinnamon rolls and cousants. Lovely after a brush walk on a sunny and frosty beach. Excellent property and we all said we would visit again if we had the opportunity.

Positive aspects were; easy check in, host was very pleasant, clean and well presented, quality linen, good location in village with parking, good sized bedrooms, sunny paved garden.

Less positive aspects; fabric sofa was grubby and worn,cushions also grubby, very small kitchen, ensuite shower a weak dribble, very expensive, no privacy in garden as the frequent bus appeared ! For that kind of money we expected more luxury in the detail.

House was perfect for our group, 2 families.

We had a great week and appreciated all the facilities that the house had. Plenty of room to all sit together in the lounge in the evening and the 3 bathrooms made the return from the beach and shower routine very quick and easy. Location is great, a real bonus not using the car all week and being able to walk to the beach, shop and pub. It was all the little extras that made this a really easy trip, from the soap left in every bathroom, to the coffee filter papers (who wants to make a special trip just to use the coffee machine?!), and the really large bath towels. We are already looking at booking again, at the request of our teenagers, usually so hard to please!!!

This is our 3rd year at Carpe Diem always a favourite.

Only 2 criticism’s. Planters in the garden would have been a nice touch however they have never been weeded so now more weeds than plants and just look messy. Carpets are due a vax and the stairs looked pretty dirty. We looked to book again for August 2019 but the cost of the cottage was extorniate. We are taking the kids to a 4* all inclusive platinum hotel in Spain for the same price in June instead.