Guests say
Tolcarne Lodge in Cornwall offers a delightful stay with its proximity to the beach and local amenities. Guests have praised the property's cleanliness, well-stocked kitchen, and welcoming touches such as a cream tea on arrival. The hot tub is a highlight, providing relaxation and enjoyment. While some guests encountered maintenance issues, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many expressing a desire to return.
Most guests found Tolcarne Lodge to be clean and tidy upon arrival, contributing to a comfortable stay. However, a few guests reported cleanliness issues, which slightly affects the overall score.
The lodge's location is highly praised for its beauty and convenience, being close to the beach and local amenities. The scenic cliff paths and the village's charm add to the appeal, although some guests noted the narrow access road.
Guests have commented on the comfortable beds and cosy decor, contributing to a pleasant and relaxing stay. The spaciousness and high ceilings were also appreciated, although some minor suggestions for improvement were made.
The property is well-equipped with a hot tub and modern amenities. However, several guests encountered maintenance issues such as Wi-Fi outages, problems with the EV charger, and other minor faults, which impacts the score.
The thoughtful touches, such as the provision of a cream tea welcome pack and other essentials, were highly appreciated by guests. It's worth noting that such gestures, while common, may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This enticing, mid-terrace holiday home, Tolcarne, rests on the coast in Porthtowan, Cornwall. The perfect setting for a family getaway, Tolcarne enjoys a quiet, rural location while the beach is only a stone's throw away. Head inside to be dazzled by this beautifully decorated accommodation, and make your way to the kitchen, which has an array of contemporary appliances within its sleek units and is well-equipped for any occasion; it even has a dishwasher for a swift, post-meal clean-up! When tasty dinners have been rustled up, take them over to the dining area which easily seats up to eight guests; ideal for a family get-together. After dinner, head over to the sitting area which has a Smart TV and three sofas, so you can spend the rest of the evening enjoying some well-deserved unwinding. When the day comes to an end, pick one of the four tastefully furnished bedrooms to retire to, the first of these sitting on the ground floor and comprising a double with an en-suite wet room, continue upstairs to come across the master bedroom, the perfect retreat for those after a little more privacy, owing to its wall-mounted TV, en-suite shower room and private balcony! Two twin bedrooms can also be found close by, one of which enjoys a high, vaulted ceiling, giving it a touch of opulence, and the other offering zip/linked beds, for added flexibility. All the bedrooms enjoy coastal touches, giving a lovely nod to the local area, whilst being within reach of a contemporary bathroom, where soothing soaks can be enjoyed in the bath. Situated behind the property is an enclosed yard, where you can follow the steps up to find a bubbling hot tub, where you can enjoy a relaxing dip and soak the day away! Porthtowan is not just a great spot for your amenities, but offers some amazing things to do, from a handful of gorgeous beaches and a rockpool within walking distance, to access to the South West Coastal Path, where you can hike into the St Agnes Heritage Coast area; it is truly idyllic! Spend some time in Portreath, home to the sight of the Portreath Daybeacon, as well as access to the fantastic Feadon Wildlife & Education Centre and Portreath Beach. For a day in the city, head to Truro, a bustling location that is home to a magnificent Cathedral for your to tour, the fantastic Truro Golf Club, where you can enjoy a round of eighteen-holes, and the famed green space of Boscawen Park; perfect for walks and picnics! The area is home to a plethora of things to see and do, with the sands of Perranporth and Newquay within reach, along with the gorgeous sights of Godrevy nature reserve; you'll rarely be bored. Tolcarne promises a fantastic stay in an equally amazing area.
Porthtowan is a modest village on Cornwall's picturesque west coast, famous for its Blue Flag beach, which exposes about a mile and a half of fine, pristine sands at low tide. The beach, which is surrounded by spectacular granite cliffs, is a popular surfing destination and is lifeguarded throughout the summer, making it perfect for families. Porthtowan is part of the St Agnes Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and there are some beautiful walks to be discovered along the South West Coast Path.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV, balcony and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be king-size on request), 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
EV car charging point - Payment is made via an app.
Instructions will be provided in the property.
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV, Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available (Cot bedding not supplied).
Off-road parking for two cars.
Front decking with furniture.
Balcony with furniture.
Enclosed back yard with raised decking, hot tub and furniture.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Provisions Shop, Restaurant, Bar, Cafe, Takeaway Fish & Chip shop and beach 0.4 miles.
Surfing equipment and hire shop 0.4 miles.
Surf school and Children’s play area 0.4 miles.
Note: There are steep steps leading to the decking in the back yard, please take care.
Note: The front decking is not enclosed, please take care and ensure pet and children are supervised at all times.
Nearby points of interest
- Fistral Beach
- Porthminster Beach Café
- Watergate Bay
Reviews (22)
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Lily-may
the place was in amazing condition when we first arrived, exactly how stated on pictures with hot tub kept in great condition. the only downsides to this place was the downstairs bedrooms en-suite did not drain properly due to it being a wet room so flooded easily making it very difficult to get to the toilet and sink without getting wet. overall a sunning place to stay and i would highly recommend to anyone looking for a spacious home for a group of people. Thank you
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Isabelle
The only things we had issues with was the front door was abit temperamental, and some days we had difficulty locking it. Other recommendations would be to spray paint numbers on both spaces in front of the property so the accommodation next door are aware that is not their space and would definitely save some confusion, we were lucky that those next to us at the time only had one car so this wasnât an issue for us. My other suggestion would be maybe have a soap dispenser on the wall in the upstairs bathrooms rather than bar soap. Other than that, an amazing stay and I think we would return.
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Mrs Penberthy
Lovely lodge which is fabulously appointed and beds so comfy. We even survived storm Ciaran! Very relaxing and my husband and teenage sons loved the hot tub. We would definitely come here again!