Skiber Long

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We have stayed in many cottages so Id like to think I give fair and honest reviews. Our family booked this cottage together with skibber long for 1 week during the summer holidays. From the start the owners Adi and Sue were helpful with great communication. We travelled down from Merseyside. The drive was approximately 6 hours. Once off the main road, its is 10 mins or so down very thin (overgrown) paths which left a few marks on the car. Be mindful that these paths are not unusual for Cornwall. First impressions on arrival...the view, WOW. We are from a built up area and I crave the peace and tranquility. This did not disappoint. The only noise I could hear was the odd sheep from a diatance and the smell was beautiful. Upon entering the cottages, we were gifted a lemon drizzle cake, a card and a small milk in the fridge which was a nice touch. I do think there could have been a little more in terms of a welcome pack. Especially considering the distance we had travelled, the amount of money we had paid and the fact that the nearest shop was 10-15 min drive away (We had arranged for a Tesco shop to be delivered, this didn't arrive until 8.30pm, it was hard to judge a time for delivery incase we hit any traffic). The cottages were well presented, both had good ameneties, they were clean and the beds were comfortable. N.B we always bring our own pillows as we've learnt over time that generally the pillows that are provided are a bit rubbish. The instructions on how to recycle and dispose of rubbish were good and well organised. We did find that the cottages had a damp smell, more noticable in skibber coombe's downstairs bedrooms. Upon closer inspection the wooden beams had mould on them and the paint on the wall was flaking off due to damp. We also found black mould on the wall in Skibber long on the adjacent wall outside the main bathroom. Obviously, this was a concern with the health implications of breathing in mould spores. We tried to have the windows/doors open as much as possible but there was a hornets nest located in Skibber Coombe's cottage wall between the patio doors and kitchen doors. My daughter was hysterical when one flew inside. We understand that these cottages have a more earthy/traditional feel but there are some areas that need attention to bring back upto standard. The ensuite bathroom in the main bedroom in skibber Coombe is a little tired. We spent most of our time on day trips or enjoying the pool and play area...one word...FANTASTIC. For me, this was the main selling point. The children absolutely loved it, the pool was well maintained and the toilet/shower area was clean and tidy. The games and additiinal pool toys were much appreciated and the table tennis was a big hit for all the family. We also ventured down the path to the stream, it is a 15 min walk downhill and across a couple of fields. Lovely. Just bear in mind, the walk back is not so pleasant, uphill with moaning children, lol. As a mum, it was good to have use of the outdoor laundry facilities. There are seperate washers and dryers for each cottage. As we rented both cottages it meant I got all the washing done in no time, so no dreaded pile to work through on our return home. Overall, we did enjoy our stay and we miss the beautiful views and peace. The pool area and games room was excellent. Would I stay again? probably not. I think the accomodation needs some attention to bring it back upto standard and some general maintenance of the grounds.

We had a wonderful stay at Skiber Long, we were a family of 4, (inc a 1 & 5 year old).

Set on a working farm. The cottage suited us perfectly having a lookout and exit onto the patio which had lovely views of the valley, the cottage was very comfortable and well equipped. It was so peaceful and is remote if you’re looking to get away from it all. Added bonus of the swimming pool, games room and playground for entertainment which was welcome for the kids after a long day out. We wouldn’t hesitate recommending to anyone looking for a countryside stay.

Had a wonderfully peaceful time at Skiber Long.

Enjoying the swimming, trying to play pool and eating at nice local pubs and restaurants. Watching the swallows was superb and so relaxing, it was so quiet, only the occasional tractor, cow and birds were heard. We visited from Cornwall and it was great not travel so far and get see so much of another beautiful part of the county. Ade was very welcoming and the lemon drizzle cake and milk for arrival were lovely.

The barn was absolutely beautiful set amongst stunning countryside.

A wonderful location for exploring both the north and south coast. Together with Bodmin and Dartmoor. Adi and Sue provided milk, tea and coffee not to mention a gorgeous lemon drizzy cake on arrival. Adi was so kind and helpful, and great to have a chat with. Loved all the extras like bathrobes to use when walking to the pool. The pool barn was absolutely brilliant and one of the reasons we chose this property. We used the facilities every day. If you fancied a day just chilling this is the perfect place. Thank you very much to Adi and Sue for such a wonderful holiday. I have already sent a link for the property to a close friend.

We had a great time in spite of the up and down April weather.

We made the most of the log burner, swimming pool and delicious lemon cake left for us. Very comfy beds too.

The accommodation was really good and comfortable.

Sue and Adi were most helpful. I would recommend the holiday accommodation to any body. The pool and games room is a welcome attraction. Ted Dowse9

Lovely barn conversion in a beautiful rural location.

If its peace and quiet you,re after this is the place. Very friendly owners,lovely welcome home baked cake. Gorgeous heated pool. Highly recommend

Lovely property.

Beautiful surroundings. Really quiet. Would happily stay again

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us.

We had a lovely time and made some wonderful memories with our children. The facilities were brilliant to keep all 3 of our children from baby to teenage age entertained and happy! Beds were super comfy and all the little touches made our stay that bit more special. We have already recommended to our friends and family

We had a brilliant time at Skiber Long.

It was well equipped with everything needed for a week's holiday and immaculately clean. There are two cottages on site and each has its own washing machine and tumble dryer located in a separate building. Our kids loved the indoor heated swimming pool with inflatables, playground and games room and we loved the amazing views from the living room. There is a short river walk from the cottage that is lovely for a picnic. The robes provided for the walk from the swimming pool to the cottage were a lovely touch. Adi and Sue live on site and were amazing hosts, sharing tips on places to visit and showing the children the baby swallows that nest on their farm. We were greeted on arrival with a delicious home baked cake. It's a great base to explore Cornwall and we would highly recommend it.

Lovely place,clean and tidy !

Really comfy bed !! Very quiet , lovely views outside the bifold doors !! The swimming pool was fab,as was the games, table tennis ,air hockey, Etc. All in all a great place to stay with family or friends and you have the bonus of hiring out both cottages as we did so you can have up to 10 people stay together. Adi the owner was very helpful !!

Had a lovely week in a peaceful, attractive location.

The owners were welcoming , the cottage was clean and had everything we needed. The pool robes provided were very useful. We loved the pool and games room and the wildlife on the farm. Only slight downside was the dining room table being a bit too low to sit comfortably. Have already recommended the property to a friend.

We couldn't have met two nicer people, Adi and Sue, who were on hand when we had some questions on our arrival.

Once settled in we could appreciate the countryside views, the pictures in the catalogue did not do it justice. I have already recommended the cottage and will continue to do so. It is definitely on our list of places to revisit.

We had a fabulous stay.

The glasses were all quite chunky to hold