Willow Cottage

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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

Mr Firth
May 2019

“We have booked with Sykes many times but on this occasion were disappointed in the property.”

The details advised us that there were low ceilings but we feel that it should also be noted that there are two steps coming out of two of the bedrooms onto the stairs (which are quite steep) - you need to be very careful getting to the bathroom in the night while half asleep! ...

The details advised us that there were low ceilings but we feel that it should also be noted that there are two steps coming out of two of the bedrooms onto the stairs (which are quite steep) - you need to be very careful getting to the bathroom in the night while half asleep! The room with the double bed has a very low door & the mismatched furniture & tatty wall mirror made it feel less than homely. The wardrobe is a curtain on a rail. While adequate for purpose it looked like it had seen better days. The twin bedroom has the same "wardrobe" & two twin beds which are narrower than the norm & not comfortable for an adult. We feel this should be noted. The single bedroom is overlooked by next doors garden which could be a privacy issue as no nets. The wall lighting in here is poor. The bedside lamp cannot be left plugged in as the only switch we found was on the opposite wall meaning the flex trailed across the door - less than ideal! On a more positive note, the rooms were clean & the bed linen spotless - although we have never been asked to strip the beds on leaving before! The two bathrooms were both spacious & clean. On the whole the kitchen was adequate but lacking a kitchen knife & the cafetiere had not been emptied out & cleaned. The dining/living room area had room for improvement décor & comfort wise. The wooden dining chairs definitely need cushions. The "living" area looks totally uninviting, not a place we wanted to relax in though the chairs were more comfortable than they looked. The "games" room was fine comfort wise but the TV had a mind of its own. More often than not there was no signal at all & sometimes it was okay until you changed channel then it lost everything. I would suggest if you need evening entertainment take some DVDs as you can't rely on the TV. The wi-fi signal, however was good. Outside, the back garden is stepped & steep. The front has parking for two cars though it would be tight for two larger cars. It's only fair to point out that we had to book over a certain Bank Holiday (due to a family event) & had we paid a "standard" rate rather than an inflated Bank Holiday price of an extra £200ish, we might feel less disgruntled. As it was, this cottage was a disappointment in comfort, décor, facilities & certainly in value for money. This is only our opinion though & reading the visitors book it would seem we are in the minority.
Miss Garner May 2019

“We absolutely love Willow cottage.”

Been twice now and intend to go back again. It's clean, comfortable and has excellent facilities and the location is perfect. Really couldn't ask for anything more except perhaps being able to live there permanently!! Will return asap.
Mrs O'connor August 2018

“The property is a lovely Cornish cottage which is unfortunately why it smelt damp.”

The facilities were brilliant and it was pleasant. Tv signal a bit intermittent though.
Mrs Jones July 2018

“Skyes holidays booking process can’t be faulted.”

Unfortunately for us the Cottage was not what we were expecting. Here are the good points first, it’s a great location for touring Cornwall, we could walk into Wadebridge and Padstow is only down the road. The Cottage itself is functional it has everything you require if you want the quintessential cottage house charm. But the listing should state low doors and ceiling, (several bumped heads) the garden at the top is not secure for dogs but there is a patio at the bottom which is. The beds were uncomfortable and could do with the investment of some new mattresses. Although the cottage was clean (linen/bathroom etc) there were cobwebs everywhere and all the cutlery needed washing (but not everyone is a clean freak like me). Towels are provided, but if you like to use anything bigger than an oversized hand towel bring your own. So finally if you just require a touring place this is great. But our family like more comforts, maybe I’m just getting fussy as I get older. I don’t want to put people off booking here as it’s each to their own on requirements and hopefully a deep clean of the cottage will sort most things out.
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The property

Perfectly located for touring one of the most beautiful and desirable areas of Cornwall, this quirky 200 year old terraced fisherman’s cottage is situated in a quiet road in the old market town of Wadebridge. With the town also being the centre point of the ever popular Camel trail and the glorious beaches of Polzeath, Rock and Padstow all being within a short drive, there will always be so much to do here with something for everyone. There is off street parking for 2 cars in front of the cottage.

Through the front door, to your left you will find a cosy sitting-room and straight ahead you have a living/dining area furnished with arm chairs and still fitted with the original bread oven and with an open fire, adding to the character and ideal for the cooler evenings.

At the back of this room there is a dining table and through a door on your left of the dining area you will find the well equipped kitchen which leads out to a patio with a table and chairs.

Steps leading up from this patio take you to the terraced garden, with a washing line on the top terrace.

Up the original stairs, to your left and right you have the twin and double bedrooms.

At the back of the cottage there is a single bedroom a family bathroom and a separate shower room.

As is typical of cottages of this age, Willow Cottage features beams, low ceilings and there are 2 additional steps from the double bedrooms up to the bathroom area.

The doorways into one of the bedrooms has an angled lintel, following the line of the ceiling.

A short walk will take you into Wadebridge with an excellent choice of cafes, restaurants and pubs as well as one of Cornwall's favourite pasty shops. The town is also the hub for the Camel trail.

Cycle hire is available so you have the opportunity to enjoy spectacular scenery whilst winding alongside the estuary to Padstow or, for the more adventurous cyclists, up into the hills of Bodmin Moor to Blisland where an excellent moorland pub will provide refreshment before the journey home.

Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC
Shower room with WC and basin
Open plan living room with sitting and dining areas and open fire
Seperate sitting room with electric wood burner.
Oil fired central heating with open fire and electric wood burner
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge / freezer, dishwasher
TV with freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVD's
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for two cars
Garden with lawned area, patio and furniture
One well behaved pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 5 mins walk
Note: Low beams in the property
Note: this is an old cottage with low beams, doorways, steep stairs and steps leading to different levels inside and outside the property
Not suitable for people with very limited mobility.

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About the location

WADEBRIDGE

Padstow 6 miles; Newquay 16 miles.

The bustling market town of Wadebridge is perfectly placed alongside the ebb and flow of the River Camel, an ideal location for exploring the natural beauty of North Cornwall. The town hosts an array of excellent shops, pubs and restaurants, all offering a personal and friendly service and is home to North Cornwall's only family-owned cinema. The beautiful countryside surrounding the town is criss-crossed with a network of local footpaths, amazing gardens and stately homes to explore, whilst the renowned Camel Trail passes through the town, providing 17 miles of fabulous, traffic free walking, horse riding and cycling opportunities. The stunning North Cornwall coast is within 5 miles, boasting a huge selection of beaches, rocky coves and towering cliffs to explore and the nearby town of Padstow, with its colourful harbour, pastel-washed, medieval houses and celebrated restaurants is a must. Visit the UK surfing capital of Newquay, with over 11 miles of golden sandy beaches, a fascinating sea life centre, exciting zoo and vibrant nightspots. Whatever your desire, there's something for everyone in this terrific holiday location.

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Willow Cottage

Wadebridge, Cornwall (Ref. 978063)

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Features

“We have booked with Sykes many times but on this occasion were disappointed in the property.”

“We absolutely love Willow cottage.”

“The property is a lovely Cornish cottage which is unfortunately why it smelt damp.”

“Skyes holidays booking process can’t be faulted.”