Guests say
Penhaven cottage in Bude, Cornwall, is a well-received holiday rental, praised for its comfort, location, and thoughtful touches such as a welcome hamper. Guests appreciate the property's spaciousness, cleanliness, and the convenience of a nearby community shop. The enclosed garden and proximity to the beach make it ideal for families and pet owners. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is highly recommended by visitors.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The majority of guests found Penhaven to be clean and well-maintained, though a few noted areas where deeper cleaning and attention to detail could improve. Cobwebs and dust were mentioned, suggesting occasional oversights, but these instances seem to be exceptions rather than the rule.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to beautiful coastal walks, beaches, and local amenities. The convenience of a nearby community shop and play park adds to the appeal. The steep hill to the beach is noted, but does not detract significantly from the overall positive reception of the location.
Guests consistently report that the beds are comfortable and the property provides ample seating and space for relaxation. The presence of a secure garden and a play park nearby is appreciated for both children and pets. Some guests suggested that additional seating in certain areas could enhance comfort further.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and utility room. However, some guests experienced issues with showers, DVD players, and lights, indicating room for improvement in maintenance. The availability of a games room and a good selection of board games is a plus.
The thoughtful gestures of a welcome hamper and other provisions are frequently mentioned and appreciated by guests. While these gifts are warmly received, it is important to note that such offerings, while common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
With wonderful far reaching countryside views this clapperboard style detached house exudes pure comfort and simple elegance. This exceptionally spacious house is ideal for pulling together the generations of family or friends in any season. Great for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and all manner of festive feasts. You have a choice of two enormous sitting areas; one on the ground floor with stylish sofas beside the wood-burner or one on the first floor with vaulted ceiling, exposed timber beams and super countryside and distant sea views! The kitchen has all the mod cons including a huge American style fridge freezer. For the kids there is a snug, complete with Xbox One, Nintendo Wii and a selection of books, to chill out on squashy beanbags. On the ground floor are four generously proportioned bedrooms (one en-suite) with deep mattresses and quality oak furniture along with a pristine bathroom. On the first floor is the sumptuous master bedroom with en-suite shower room and high ceilings to enhance the sense of space and openness. Crackington Haven is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is a perfect spot for families, with a gently sloping beach in an enclosed bay that is great for rock pools when the tide is out. Breathtaking scenery abounds and offers stunning walks in every direction. Why not take a walk north to Pencarrow Point and climb Cornwall's highest cliff? The Coombe Barton Inn, a bistro cafe and family pub offers delicious food, ales and refreshments. With so many of the area's fantastic beaches and beautiful coastal villages close by, as well as the famous seaside town of Bude just eight miles away, this really is the place for a holiday by the sea whatever the time of year. Nearby Boscastle, Port Isaac and Padstow are also highly recommended day trip destinations.
Crackington Haven is a charming cove near Boscastle, with a mix of rockpools, a sandy beach and good surf. There are two beach shops and cafes, which are wonderful to relax in and look out over the blue seas of the bay. Walking this section of the South West Coast Path, much of it owned by the National Trust, offers dramatic views, a host of wildflowers and an undulating terrain. Just along the coast is the quaint village of Boscastle, with gift shops, local restaurants and pubs offering good food, Cornish real ales and live entertainment by local musicians, making this an ever-popular visitor destination. The sandy beaches of Bossiney and Trebarwith Strand are within a short drive, as are the surfing beaches at Bude and Polzeath. Close at hand lies Tintagel, swathed in the legend of King Arthur, as well as several stately homes and renowned gardens, or the wide open space of Bodmin Moor, famous for its granite tors and Daphne Du Mauriers Jamaica Inn.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms; 1 x king-size double with en-suite, 2 x twin 3' zip and link to super king double, 1 x bunk, 1 x king size double with en suite walk in shower, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, separate walk in shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living room with wood burner in sitting area, dining area and kitchen.
Snug/games room.
Utility room.
Additional sitting room on first floor.
Oil fired central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, American style fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine, TV with XBox, Nintendo, Bluray DVD, Bluetooth speaker, WiFi.
Fuel and power inc in rent.
Bedlinen and towels inc in rent.
Cot, stairgate and highchair available on request.
Off road parking for five cars.
Secure storage for bikes and surf boards.
Two well behaved small to medium sized pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Pub and beach 1 mile
Nearby points of interest
- Tintagel Castle
- Summerleaze Beach
Reviews (43)
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Valerie and Graham
Plenty big enough for the 10 of us plus two dogs. Ideally situated for visiting Bude, Tintagel and Polzeath. Would recommend this to friends
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Beverly
4 generations. 4 adults,2 children 1 baby and 2 dogs. There was plenty of room We all enjoyed our stay
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Carol
The house is well equipped and comfortable. The welcome basket was lovely. Supplies were made available and although we came well-stocked ourselves, we were grateful to find rice when I couldn't find ours at the 11th hour. We made good use of all the spaces including the garden. The bunk beds would only work for children, so 8 adults is about the max it can comfortably accommodate. Crackington Haven is a beautiful spot, the pub and bay is a 25 minute walk away, longer on the way back because it's uphill. There are lots of interesting places nearby, great if you have your own transport, and also much of it is on a bus route - although we didn't try this out. I would love to come back here.