Brambles

A great property to stay at in Gorran Haven and our third visit.

Away from the main road into the village this is a quiet spot. A short 10 min walk down the hill and you are at the beach and the local fish & chip shop. Convenient as a base for visiting places like Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan and Mevagissey.

We booked brambles for a first visit to Cornwall since the pandemic.

The location is blissfully quiet, and the view from the lounge and decking is phenomenal. Our host was helpful before and durning our stay, responsive and friendly! The bungalow was very comfortable, suprisingly spacious, mostly clean and had generous supplies left for us. It's worth noting Carol has added a freezer recently which was greatly appreciated, otherwise everything was as listed. Lots to do within half an hour's drive. The village itself has a lovely small beach and access to the coast path; we did a lovely walk along to Dodman point one day, without jumping in the car. Other days were lots of lovely walks and gardens (Heligan, Eden, Lanhydroc) and beaches in the area. Note, the nearest corner shop is a drive away as the village itself doesn't currently have one, though the chippy in the villiage is very good! While we would definately consider staying again, nothing is perfect and a few things would improve the property. A dishwasher would help a lot - hand washing got old by the end of the holiday, and a few items hadn't been cleaned properly (likely by prior hokdiaymakers) before our arrival. On smaller notes, oven gloves and an indoor recycling bin would be helpful.

We had a wonderful stay at Brambles and we can highly recommend both the fantastic accommodation and the hosts.

Gorran Haven is a lovely village and Brambles is ideal well- placed to explore the surrounding area.

Such a lovely, homely property with an incredible view.

We had a very relaxing week there. The communication from the owners was excellent throughout our stay. Would highly recommend a stay at Brambles, and we hope to visit again in the not too distant future!!

A very well equipped and comfortable cottage set in an ideal location for exploring the area.

Close to the Lost Gardens of Helligan and the Eden Project which are well worth visiting along with Pinetum Gardens.

Lovely quiet cottage and location.

Great stay, thanks

We had a nice week visiting the local area and walking the cliff path.

The cottage is well situated, it is very comfortable and has lovely views. The owners were very reactive and helpful when we had problems with the Internet connection. We have no hesitation in recommending the cottage to anyone wanting to visit the area.

Great place to stay.

All our needs were catered for. Lovely quiet place.

Great sea view from the lounge/decking.

Brambles was well equipped and in a lovely, quiet village (please note it is quite a steep walk back from the harbour ), great location for The Lost Gardens of Heligan, lovely beaches and many South West coastal walks. Great communication from owners. We would highly recommend a stay at Brambles

Brambles is a comfortable and well equipped holiday home.

The location was quiet and from the decking ( and the lounge) there is a lovely view of the sea. The bathroom has a bath and a proper shower cubicle which was a bonus. Plenty of books, jigsaws and board games if the weather is bad plus some DVDs. We had a lovely week's stay and would definitely return.

The peace and quiet at Brambles has to be experienced to be believed.

Great views from the living room and abundant wildlife ...bat's in the evening were nice to see and the sound of owls. Fish and chips from the haven are excellent and walks along the coast are splendid.

Lovely quiet location, just what we needed.

The bungalow was well equipped and comfortable with lovely views over the sea.

Owners very friendly. Gorran Haven our favourite place so will be back again.

A little gem of a bungalow with a view to die for.

Comfortable and with everything catered for. I really can’t fault it. The owners were very welcoming with a call the day before and a wee personal visit whilst we were there and finally a last day visit to check how it all went. Personal touch was not missed and we will be back - hopefully, it won’t be booked out!

Beautiful well kept bungalow with everything you could possibly need catered for,lovely view of the sea from lounge, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Brambles in Cornwall.

Easy reach of Eden Project, Heligan Gardens, and beaches everywhere, we went to most of them , Truro is beautiful, Cathedral enthralled, Well worth visit. Thank you to Duncan and Carol for the two bottles of wine and lovely welcome.

Thank you to Carol and Duncan for providing such a well equipped, clean and very comfortable bungalow with everything provided to make a very enjoyable stay.

Loved the view of the sea when sitting in the living room and decking area. Situated in Gorran Haven which has friendly cafes, overlooking the beach together with shops and a Fish and Chip takeaway with restaurant. When it is low tide you can walk round to Little Perhaver Beach or access it by steep steps. The coastal path is accessible from the village. The bungalow is very well situated to visit many local attractions such as The Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.

This is a beautiful holiday home and very comfortable.

The deck provides lovely views down to Gorran Haven bay. The owner is extremely accommodating and welcomes feedback of any kind, and it is apparent that he acts on it. It’s worth knowing that it is hilly in Cornwall and the bungalow is at the top of the hill with the beach at the bottom. If you can’t manage hills, this may not be the place for you, otherwise faultless.

The property was perfect for our family of four and very comfortable.

Location is nice and quiet with views of the sea and only a short 10 min walk down the hill to the beach.

Had a really great time.

The property is well maintained and very comfortable. I would have no problems in returning here.

Had a wonderful stay.

Lovely hosts, very helpful and friendly.The bungalow was clean and comfortable. Lovely quiet area with a fabulous view. Within easy reach of main routes around Cornwall. Very close to Lost Gardens, Eden project and Cairhayes Castle (a must visit). Small harbour and sandy beach within walking distance (watch out for the seal) and easy access to coastal path (lovely walk to Portmellan Cove). Would love to stay again in better weather.

Brambles was a pure delight to stay in for our weeks holiday .

Lovely accommodation with amazing views , a perfect escape from the busy lives we lead. We enjoyed the peacefulness and watching the many wildlife birds that visit the garden. The log burner was very welcoming on the chilly evenings. We would definitely love to stay again and the owner Duncan was very attentive , making sure we had everything we needed to ensure we had a lovely time. Thank you . Claire .

Absolutely a great place to visit!

Duncan was very helpful and also left you alone so you can enjoy your holiday! The place Wass very clean and it had everything you needed! We would certainly come back again Nikki/Martin.

I would not stay in this property again, unfortunately.

It was advertised as ‘detached’, but a whole house has been added on the side now, with a party wall adjoining the two bedrooms, and the ‘secluded garden’ now has the new house’s decking at the same height, with only a low fence in between, detracting from the privacy. Despite it not being used during my week there, I believe it is mis-selling to continue to mis-describe it, but the owner, and Sykes, do not seem to see that as a problem. During my stay, Brambles had not been provided with tea towels, a welcome pack of any sort, oven gloves, a litter bin in the bathroom, kitchen scrubbers, or pedal bin liners. Several items were dusty/dirty. When I complained to Sykes on my return home (earlier than planned, due to an allergic reaction to the cleaning materials and a mouldy smell in the main bedroom), they claimed my complaint was not valid as I hadn’t contacted them *during* my stay, or responded to the owner’s generic text message sent on the Tuesday – even though I had told the owner by phone on the Thursday before my break started that I wouldn’t have a phone with me during my stay, as I was using Brambles to have a meditation retreat (and therefore a break from phones/internet). Gorran Haven itself is lovely. This property was not. I will not be booking with Sykes again, after using them for over ten years.

Another brilliant holiday in this lovely Bungalow with its amazing view from the decking.

Plenty to see and do in the surrounding area and would highly recommend the walk down to the local harbour.This property has everything you need for a great holiday. Hope to visit again soon.

Lovely property.

Plenty of space. Cleanliness good. The decking was great to use, with good views. Good communication from the owner.

We had a super Christmas stay at Brambles.

The owners were friendly and responded to our questions (by email and text) quickly. They had set up a Christmas tree and lights in the cottage which was lovely. Key collection is easy, from a keysafe at the property. Beds (both the kingsize and the singles) were all comfortable. There were 3 adults in our party (no children) and the property was spacious enough to accomodate us. The kitchen is well appointed (no dishwasher though), the washing machine is situated in the garage. There was loads of worktop space for cooking the Christmas meal. Heating is a mix of storage heaters, dimplex wall heaters and underfloor heating in the bathroom plus there is a wood burner in the living room with enough logs to start you off but you would need to buy more for subsequent fires. The view from the sitting room through the patio doors is lovely and you can see the sea. Off road parking, which states is for one vehicle, but we fitted a medium size saloon and a small hatchback on the drive so neither was jutting out onto the lane outside. The rear garden is fully enclosed and there is a great elevated decking area accessed from the living room patio doors. Overall a great holiday experience!

The bungalow was spotlessly clean & had everything you needed.

The owner kindly let us know that we able to get into Brambles early & thoughtfully sent us a text at the end of the holiday wishing us a safe journey home. Overall, we had a great time & we are already missing the view of the sea from the comfort of the sofa. Highly recommend this place.

The Brambles is a real gem of a cottage, with amazing views and plenty of space.

The kitchen is well stocked and we loved curling up on the sofas or sitting out on the decking and just enjoying the views. Being able to see bats flying across the garden and a visit from a pheasant were lovely surprises too. The owner was really friendly too and gave us a call the day before to check we had all the information we needed. Definitely good value for money and a good base for exploring the surrounding area; whether you’re looking for a beach holiday or something a bit different. Gorren Haven Beach is within walking distance with a great cafe and toilets nearby (and a little stream to clean sandy feet off at the end of the day) and there are doorstep walks along the coast line too.

The contact from Duncan about early entry and was everything Ok when we arrived was appreciated and the message hoping we had a good journey home was a nice thought.

The location was understated.

Brilliant view looking down the valley to Goran harbour and the sea. Sitting on the decking enjoying the view with whatever you drank. The bungalow was very well equipped and exceeded all our needs . It felt more like home than a holiday let.

Fantastic cottage, so much to see and do, Inc English Heritage and National Trust properties nearby.

‪Placed in an idyllic location with numerous places to visit nearby, Brambles provided us with a wonderful stay.

With the uncertainity surrounding the past few months, the welcoming and warm atmosphere we experienced made us feel comfortable and safe - a massive thank you to Duncan. A real home from home and one we look forward to staying at in the future. ‬

The cottage was immaculately clean and very comfortable.

The were special little touches like milk, tea, coffee, hot chocolate in the cupboard, plus a bottle of mulled wine and chocolates. We loved the decorated Christmas tree and the wood burning stove. Another good point was the detailed directions to the cottage, which was a little off the beaten track. It meant we avoided the narrow streets of Mevagissey.

Would highly recommend The Brambles, fantastic location with a view you can only dream of.

Brambles was a beautiful holiday cottage, it had everything that we needed, it was comfortable and spotlessly clean.

It is in a fairly remote spot so make sure that you don't need to pop out for a pint of milk or something but such a wonderful view of the sea

The cottage was very clean .

The cottage furniture was new . The cottage was very comfortable and the view of the sea was great .The garden was very tidy .

A well equipped and comfortable cottage.

In a peaceful location with lovely sea views.

Excellent location, in quiet, relaxing village with great atmosphere and easy access to coastal path.

Brambles is comfortable and quiet, with good facilities. Very helpful and communicative owners.

Our little family spent a lovely week at the property.

With only a 10min walk to the beach our afternoons were filled with paddling and building sandcastles. Cakebreads/the post office is worth a visit for the fresh bread and cakes. The full English breakfasts did smell amazing and I hope to indulge when we return.

Great cottage super views.

Wonderful coastal walks in both directions. Easy to get to local attractions. Recommend.