Rock Rose

Rock Rose sits in a fabulous position with a stunning sea view.

Overall we were very happy with the place and facilities, parking is tight even for two cars, as we were a family with 3 cars we did have to park one right down the road, however this wasn’t a major issue to us. The lower seating area is lovely but I’m afraid it’s unusable if it’s been wet as the tiling is extremely slippy, which is a shame. The only thing that we would class as a complaint was that as we were leaving whilst we were packing our final bits, we can only guess it was the owner that parked across the road from the drive before the 10 am leaving time and sat and waited for us to go. We felt we were being rushed and he even pulled onto the drive when we had only just moved the two cars off before we had chance to pull our third car on to finish loading it. He didn’t get out the car to even say hello or have you had a good holiday?? We found this quite rude. There were quite a few rules and regs especially regarding dogs to say it is supposed to be dog friendly.

What an amazing home.

..and for us to be able to stay at for our silver wedding anniversary.

The location and view were unrivalled and the house was well equipped.

Paying 3k a week means I would have expected the following and we were disappointed with the following: 1. The house was superficially clean, however there were tissues and used ear plugs under the master bed. The kitchen bin and the step in the master dressing room were filthy (I have photos if you would like). Some of the kitchen drawers were dirty. In the information book there was a lot of talk about dogs and dog hair. Our dog is brown and a breed that does not shed hair and the downstairs is full of white dog hair, so much so my eldest suffered with his allergy. 2. 3 toilet rolls for 6 people for 2 weeks is a little bit mean. 3. Only one hand towel provided in the double upstairs bedroom, none anywhere else. 4. The downstairs bedroom has a damp issue, clothes in the room were damp and couldn’t be kept in there. The whole room Smells damp. 5. Limited cleaning products to keep the house clean 6. Other houses of a similar price we have stayed in provide a lovely welcome pack. We were left tea, coffee, milk and biscuits. The house is beautiful but for the price they are charging I would exact a better level of accommodation. The view is amazing and the change of bedding mid way through was appreciated. Dog towels and bowls are a good idea. The BBQ is excellent. Maybe a warning about the slippy floor in the sunken garden.

The house itself and the location are amazing.

The view is unbelievable. Ideal for walking into Downderry or Seaton and a perfect base for looe, Plymouth, Polperro etc. Lovely comfy beds and large kitchen/ dining area. Lots of storage space. Spent most of my time here on the decking area. Few maintenance issues. Areas of cleaning needs addressing. Under sofas etc not done for a while. Could do with a repaint and there's so many items in the kitchen cupboards there's no room for your food. All in all I'd recommend this property. The views alone are worth it.

Lovely home, the views are stunning.

Great location as not too busy and not too far to travel to many attractions. Nice pub down the road. Good for dogs as they are allowed on the beach and a local walk at Seaton country park.

We would only say it was a shame with such a gorgeous terrace there weren’t any sun loungers.

Otherwise 10 out of 10

Really enjoyed this fantastic house, it had everything we needed for a family holiday.

Very clean and warm, with fantastic views over the sea and bay. The whole family loved the house and holiday

The best family holiday ever !

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Amazing home so clean and beautiful but if I was the owner, I would be moving myself off Sykes cottages as they’ve not helped me in any way whatsoever other than my money but I cannot knock how clean how beautiful that house was the only thing that let it down was Sykes cottages Put a complaint in they never bothered to respond.

I spoke to a lady that run house and she was amazing and told me they haven’t even rang About my she sorted it all out we didn’t got lounges as promised, but that was fine

Such a beautiful property, perfect in every way and exceeded expectations.

So clean on arrival. The only thing missing was the two deck sun beds shown on the property photos.

Lovely property, very well equipped, beautiful position and terrace with stunning view .

The only tiny criticism for us was the hot water situation, this house can accommodate 8 guests however even with 6 of us showering each morning or evening the hot water didn't remain that hot! We made use of the hot water boost however this took some time to heat the water. Definitely would not put us off staying here again though. Excellent holiday accomodation.

This is a most beautiful property and is immaculately kept.

We were worried about the parking but managed to get two Ford Kugas in the parking space with a tiny bit to spare. This really is an adults only property, there’s nowhere for children to run around. Also if you have mobility problems the steps up could be a challenge. The views are fantastic, to the right is Looe, to the left the Rame. We loved hearing the sea crashing on the shore during a storm, something we don’t hear living inland! Even in October we still managed to sit outside and enjoy the view. The local shop has shut for good which is a shame, so we picked up groceries when we were out and about, the nearest is Morrisons in Liskeard, but we also used Sainsburys in Bodmin and Tesco in St Austell. Like other visitors we found the recycling and rubbish collection very confusing. This should be made clearer and put by the back door. Where do glass bottles go? No provision for them, but one separate bin for cardboard and another one for paper when this could be combined into one box. The local council need to sort this out. On the Thursday before departing on the Friday I had an email from Sykes telling me to clean up, empty the bins and dishwasher and refer to the book in the house as to whether the beds need stripping. I have always done this in every property we have rented, but I found this very patronising and have never ever had such an email from any company that we have booked a holiday home from (I can understand that some visitors might leave a mess) but this email sent me and my daughter in a mad panic to vacuum everywhere and to sweep and clean the ground floor. This is not the way we want to spend an afternoon as we have obviously paid for the cleaning in with the booking. We also felt that we had done the cleaners job for them, all they needed to do was make the beds and clean the bathroom. This is was my only negative for the holiday All in all you won’t be disappointed if you book this property, we loved it. The owner has made provision for everything.

Lovely house with the obviously selling point being the direct sea view.

Not having a local shop (closed down) was an issue for things like morning paper but nothing massive. We had two elderly relations in our group and the step steps to the property were difficult for them, not impossible though. Lovely walks on beach and to the pubs were great however with such a small garden, the steps and height factors this property has limitations on market. Children have little space to play, dogs have nowhere to run and elderly have difficulty with steps. We enjoyed our holiday and not negative comments just honest ones.

This is a beautifully situated house.

The garden is definitely the highlight and the vista from the deck is spectacular. Gas bbq was a really nice touch. Overall we had a lovely week. However, the house needs attention and is just not of a standard you’d expect for the price we paid of £3,200 for a week. The pull out larder is falling off its hinges and is unusable. There is a shortage of kitchen utensils, specifically a wok would have been good. The downstairs bedroom has an issue with damp. There is a damp smell and poor ventilation. The only tiny window was locked but when we eventually found the key, discovered you have to be over 6ft talk to open it! There is no visual info re bins/recycling and the recycling was overflowing as we had previous guests recycling also! It is in the book but it needs to be more visible by the back door. As you would expect there is a big issue with noisy seagulls in the morning especially in master bedroom. Other neighbours have installed netting on their roofs to prevent birds from landing as they are noisily jumping on the flat roof of the master bedroom from about 4am.

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Rock Rose and were very impressed with the property.

The views from the beautiful outside area are fantastic and were largely responsible for our enjoyment of our Cornwall holiday. The sitting area is comfortable for 6 people but would be a little tight for 8. Potential stayers should also be aware that the wonderful views do come at a price, namely a very steep climb, which may prove challenging for any guests with mobility issues. Some minor tlc is also needed inside the house.

Fantastic property in terms of comfort, location, panoramic view & ease of access to dog friendly beaches in either direction.

Clearer instructions regarding disposal of household rubbish & recycling would have been welcomed, as would cleaning materials to refresh the bathrooms as the week went on. Otherwise, lovely house & a beautiful village in which to spend a great weeks holiday.

Very well-presented property, inside and outside, comfortable beds and the bathroom/showers where first class.

A couple of very minor irritations only: The TV was very difficult to operate, and the taps took some getting used to. Many thanks, we all enjoyed it and would recommend.

It was like being on a cruise ship.

The scenes from the balcony overlooking the sea was excellent and because all my family were there we did not get under each other feet because of the size. The neighbours were nice and the local facilities had all that we wanted on a holiday. The cottage was very clean and had everything you require in a house to operate. The area had loads of facilities and the good thing was you did not have to drive far, Well done Rock Rose for making our holiday truly a memorable one, The house and the area were very dog friendly which made life easier for our daughters dog Olive and the surrounding area had plenty of coastal walks as well as the beaches, For a large family I could not recommend more highly Rock Rose for both its indoor and outdoor facilities, A great time had by all 3 generations.

We had a glorious week at Rock Rose, a perfect house with lovely views to relax and enjoy the hot summer days.

Wow this house was amazing met every expectation … there was 8 of us and a small dog.

Plenty of room , beds really comfy, kitchen fully equipped with all the utensils you need. The beaches and costal walks stunning. We had a problem with the patio doors and Claire the caretaker was round quickly to sort. (Probably our fault ) I would recommend the Sunday dinner in the smuggler arms in Seaton amazing and in walking distance.

Beautiful house, beds very comfortable, bathrooms amazing.

Great property for families. So very well kept, lovely touches, gardens gorgeous and the potted plants on the decking all give a lovely feel to the place. Only negative comment is the clarity of instructions for the rubbish removal and there were no instructions regarding removal of linen from the beds.

Excellent property, well equipped and comfortable for 4 friends.

Only minor gripe was the lack of spare toilet rolls.

What an amazing and special house.

There was so much room for all of us. We stayed in the downstairs bedroom and we found it to be extremely comfortable. I am very quick to wake up with aches and pains but I had none. The shower was very powerful and a good temperature. All my family upstairs loved their comforts too. Gorgeous views. Managed to see some sun and drink coffee on the balcony. The Beech House Restaurant at the bottom of the hill serves great coffee and cake. They can really cook. On our first night we bought fish coujons and chips which were just delicious. Watch out though as his staff don’t appear to realise he can provide fish coujons as a takeaway. Child portions were available too. Lovely wooded walks from the main Looe car park on the hill. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this house. And Toni the caretaker was lovely and very helpful.

Young people went in the sea every day.

Views from the cottage were really lovely. Would highly recommend it.

On the posatives this is such an amazing house, very stylish, incredible view and location, easy to live in and everything you need provided.

Warm clean and comfortable. Great for dogs. The deck area is lovely for breakfast and lunch if the sun is shining and amazing view of the sunset. The sea is a steep hill but quite doable. I cannot recommend it highly enough except for one point. The downstairs bedroom and bathroom is not of the standard of the rest of the house, it has a strong smell of damp and if definitely not a good room for anyone with allergies or asthma. Also the mattress support is gone and is like sleeping in a hammock. If you don't need this room then i definitely recommend this property.

For price of property would of expected bit higher standard in respect of towels .

Also little things like no oven gloves . Downstairs bathroom was disappointment not shown on pictures . Also car parking is only really suitable for two small cars.

Just a great company to deal with and everything was just as described.

Couldn’t fault anything . Thank you

Beautiful property, great location

We had a great week at Rock Rose, the views are just out of this world, and the photo's of the property don't do it justice.

Downderry is a hidden gem of Cornwall, not commercialised with a great dog friendly beach.

Beautiful house with stunning views.

Would recommend to anyone. One bit of advice maybe but not a negative as we managed, in the upstairs bedrooms there isn’t a plug socket near a mirror. This made it a bit more difficult for styling hair, not really a big deal as everything else more than made up for it. I’d recommend booking ahead any tables for the local restaurants at present due to coronavirus especially at weekends. Someone else’s review said the local shop wouldn’t serve them. We had no problems and they were very polite.

Fantastic place and very clean just like last year and the new rail and gate was a bonus.

There is space for two cars at the front of the property but the area is quite tight and involves tricky parallel parking.

Two large cars would find it rather difficult. But the house and garden are both lovely.

Rock Rose is an absolutely beautiful holiday home in a stunning location.

The view over the sea is mesmerising. Our family party of eight (plus two dogs) could not have been happier. We were fortunate to have a week of fantastic weather, and spent nearly every day on the beach which was brilliant. We will definitely be back.

The view what fantastic and one of the best holidays we have had and also we were very lucky with the weather.

Just brilliant - what a place - size, comfort, views, position what else can i say !

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I really enjoyed the sea view and the facilities the house was perfect a lovely place to stay.

Such a lovely place to stay!

Pictures do not do it justice.

We enjoyed days out but what a joy to come back relax overlooking that beautiful view

house was very well equipped and our stay was very enjoyable,

Rock Rose is a lovely property with great sea views.

Downderry is a lovely quiet village with a great beach. Small point, a hairdryer at the property would have been useful. The housekeeper was very friendly.

Rock Rose is almost impeccably presented, and has the most stunning view out to sea.

However, we would point out that 1) although the house is described as being 100 yards from the beach, access is several hundred yards' walk away along the road to either Seaton or Downderry village centre, and 2) although dogs are welcome, there is no gate enclosing the decked area, and so a dog could escape onto the road unless carefully watched. We were also surprised that some basic items were not provided, including tea towels in the kitchen, individual (as opposed to shared) hand towels in the bathrooms and equipment for the barbecue (at least, we couldn't find any).

We had a fantastic stay at Rose Rock , it was everything and more that it said it would be when booking !

House was fabulous, with amazing views of the sea ! We spent most evenings sitting with our family enjoying meals cooked on the bbq taking in the views ! Sykes cottages made booking so simple and easy with lots of help ! Thank you so much , we will definitely be booking again .

It's a good property to stay with scintillating view.

I would expect a big TV screen and playstation as well in the holiday home, which went missing. It would be good to know that shower gel and hand wash liquids are not available, because generally they are available at holiday homes. Also, heating system was complicated to handle as the hot water ran out multiple times during bath for some of us.