Guests say
La Bella Vista is a well-received cottage in Cornwall, praised for its cleanliness, beautiful views, and peaceful surroundings. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches like cream tea and dog treats. The property is ideal for family stays, with a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable living areas. It serves as a lovely base for exploring nearby beaches and attractions.
Guests consistently note the property as spotlessly clean and well-maintained, contributing to a pleasant stay.
The cottage is appreciated for its peaceful setting and proximity to beaches and local attractions, making it an ideal location for visitors.
The property offers ample space and comfort, though some guests mention issues with creaky beds and water pressure that slightly impacted their comfort.
While the property is well-equipped, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as water pressure problems and dated bathrooms. The lack of on-site pool availability also affected the score.
Guests are delighted by the considerate touches like cream tea and dog amenities, although it's noted that such gifts are a kind gesture and not guaranteed.
About this property
This well-presented, detached chalet lies on the Penstowe Manor Holiday Park, close to the historic village of Kilkhampton and two and half miles from the sandy beach at Sandymouth Bay. Offering three bedrooms, La Bella Vista, meaning beautiful views, is a contemporary home-away-from-home for families looking to explore this tranquil part of Cornwall. Enter into the open-plan living space, with a sitting area offering plenty of seating where you can curl up and relax in the evening, in front of the Smart TV, providing the entertainment. The kitchen offers the basic amenities for a short break, including an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, wine cooler and Tassimo coffee machine, so you are well-equipped for a week away. Gather round the dining table and discuss tomorrow’s plans or whip out a board game and enjoy some quality family time. Each bedroom has been neatly presented, offering a king-size with en-suite shower, a double and a twin, served by a bathroom with bath and shower over, so you can enjoy lazy soaks after a long day. Take a drink outside and rest at the decking furniture, taking in the tranquil setting and rural vistas, or wander the grounds of the park as you become familiar with your surroundings. If you fancy a night away from the kitchen, then visit the on-site bar and cafe. Residing in the rural village of Kilkhampton, there are plenty of amenities on hand, including two pubs, a supermarket, fish and chip shop, a butchers and a Chinese takeaway, offering plenty of choice. Pack your seaside equipment and head to the beautiful beaches of Sandymouth, Northcott Mouth, Crackington Haven, Duckpool Beach and Widemouth Bay, along with Bude’s beaches of Crooklets and Summerleaze and the Bude Sea Pool. While here, be sure to explore Bude’s selection of shops, pubs and supermarkets, with plenty of fun-filled activities like the Leisure centre, bowling alley and soft play area which is perfect for children. Other family adventures can be enjoyed at the parks of Big Sheep or the Milky Way Adventure Park, with the chance for them to enjoy animal encounters, go on rides and rollercoasters and explore play areas. Once those are completed, the Cornish coastline is teeming with vibrant towns of villages, including Tintagel, Boscastle and Bideford, while the rugged landscape of Bodmin Moor provides magnificent walking routes. La Bella Vista provides a lovely opportunity to explore Cornwall with loved ones. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1096207 and 1096210, together sleeping up to 14 guests.
Kilkhampton is an historic Cornish village, 4 miles from the popular Victorian seaside resort of Bude, one of Cornwall’s premier holiday locations. With its old church, village shops and atmospheric village pubs, Kilkhampton is a lovely place to relax after a hard day exploring the stunning beaches and spectacular coastal scenery for which the area is famous. Bude’s beaches attract surfers from all over the country and when conditions are right you’d be hard pushed to find better surf. When the tide is out, miles of golden sand and hundreds of rock pools keep visitors occupied for hours. The South West Coast Path, and many other rights-of-way winding over the clifftops and through lush green fields looking out over the sea, make this area a haven for walkers and lovers of the open countryside. For those who prefer staying closer to home, a good shopping centre and a selection of pubs, two clubs and restaurants are on offer. Bude canal, a registered nature reserve, passes through the town, and rowing a boat along its calm waters or walking the towpath among the beautiful (and friendly) water fowl that live among the reeds is a great way to spend an hour or two. Within the area there are also 2 golf courses, an indoor swimming pool, bowling alley at the leisure centre. A perfect location for all that North Cornwall has to offer.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double, 1 x bunk.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area.
Shared site utility with appliances.
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, wine cooler, Tassimo coffee machine.
Laundry facilities on site with washing machine's.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Decking with furniture.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 2.5 miles.
Note: Passes to Penstowe Leisure are available at an additional cost for unlimited access to the swimming pools and facilities.
There is also the King Arthurs Penstowe within the on-site Manor House which includes takeaway and on-site food and drinks and will fully be open in May 2022.
Please note : These are private companies and the property owner of La Bella Vista is not responsible for any change of trading hours.
Nearby points of interest
- Summerleaze Beach
- Clovelly Village
Reviews (10)
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Jason
Beds are a little soft but acceptable Flooring through out is lovely Site is dated Amnesties stating 30acres of land to roam in and swimming pool access are false. Not pleased about this!! Overall a pleasant stay but I think over priced for what it is.
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Jenna
Very clean and comfortable, spacious and a well equipped kitchen. The cream tea is a great touch, also all of the extras to accommodate dogs. The decking is a great area to relax and take in the views. We have already booked for another stay.
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David
The layout of the living area works really well for a family - the sofas are comfy, the kitchen is a good size and very well equipped and there's plenty of space for eating. The decor throughout is very pleasant and there are nice touches like a selection of books and a treasure box with some children's cards games. The wifi was fairly reliable and fast enough to watch Netflix (which we did a lot because we weren't lucky with the weather) and use our phones. However, as other reviews have mentioned, there were a couple of things that really let the place down and had a big impact on our holiday overall. The bed in the master bedroom creaked so loudly that when one of us got out of bed, the other woke up - not great when one is a much earlier riser than the other or if you need to use the toilet through the night! This meant we started every day tired, which is not what you want for what is intended to be a restful holiday. The en suite shower room needs completely ripping out and re fitting. At first glance, it is a little dated, grubby and smells damp. We realised it was more than damp after we used the shower and, not only had to mop up a huge leak coming from under the skirting board near the toilet, but also noticed mushrooms/fungus growing in the gap between the floor and skirting near the shower. We chose this location specifically because of the on site pool. When we arrived we realised the Manor House is no longer open and no pool is available. We realise this is not part of the Sykes Cottage package, but as it is advertised as part of the on site facilities, an email explaining the change of circumstances would have been appropriate and appreciated. However, despite the issues we had during our stay, we would visit again and, overall, had a lovely holiday.