Higher Hill House

4.6★

8 Guests
5 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

5 Customer Review(s)

Jim
September 2023

“We had a wonderful week’s stay at Higher Hill House.”

The house was very well equipped and met our needs perfectly. We had a problem with the shower that the owner fixed straight away - a great response. Local maps and guides in the property, as well as the owners’ recommendations were very helpful too.

The house was very well equipped and met our needs perfectly. We had a problem with the shower that the owner fixed straight away - a great response. Local maps and guides in the property, as well as the owners’ recommendations were very helpful too.

- Jim, September 2023

Thanks Jim, we are so glad you all had such a good time. Thanks again for booking Higher Hill Neil & Rachel Property Owner
Chriscell August 2023

“We loved our holiday at Higher Hill house.”

The house was full of character and worked brilliantly for a large family to stay. The owner was lovely and addressed any issues promptly and efficiently. The area is stunning- we would love to stay here again!

- Chriscell, August 2023
Sue August 2023

“Your description says 'ground floor accommodation' and although the uneven floor and steps are mentioned we felt that if there was accommodation on the ground it would mean that the ground floor was accessible.”

One of our family has mobility problems so we chose this property because of its ground floor accommodation but when we arrived we found two deep steps to get to the downstairs toilet and bathroom which were almost impossible and severely restricted their use by this person. Some other holiday companies have an accessibility rating of their properties,that would far better than just saying ground floor accommodation because in this case it was not a true description. I have booked holidays with you for years and this is the first time I have had any problems,usually the cottages we have booked have been even better than we expected so it was very disappointing to find this cottage was not what we hoped for.

- Sue, August 2023

I’m sorry the property wasn’t as accessible as you had hoped. The description clearly mentions it is an old character property with uneven floors, steps etc I hope it didn’t detract too much from your stay as it’s a lovely character house in a super area. I will ask Sykes to review the description wording as they visited on multiple occasions and produced the description. The last thing we would want is for anyone to be disappointed on arrival , your comments came as a complete surprise to us as you didn’t mention during your stay. We rent another house in Crackington, ‘Penhaven’ through Sykes which is modern, open plan and has four ground floor bedrooms and two accessible bathrooms. If you liked the area it might be worth a look for next year All the best Neil & Rachel Property Owner
Jenny July 2023

“This was such a lovely cottage in a great location The weather was not kind to us so we were in the house way more than we expected and it really was super with space for everyone.”

Also a lovely garden for the brief moments of no rain Thank you

- Jenny, July 2023

So glad you had a lovely time, we are so sorry about the weather, you were very unlucky ! Thank you for booking with us. Neil & Rachel Property Owner
Lalage June 2023

“Best equipped kitchen I've come across in a holiday cottage.”

Only thing missing was an ice cube tray. Hair dryer in the bedroom was a first too. Lovely situation & beautiful, well kept garden. Owner contacted us on our first morning to check everything was ok & was very helpful all round, including a text later in the week to say that the pizza van would be in the village that evening. I thoroughly recommend the village shop too.

- Lalage, June 2023

Thank you for your feedback, we are soooo glad you had such a good time. We’ll sort the ice cube tray ! Hope to see you again ……. All the best Neil and Rachel Property Owner

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Summary

Five bedrooms: 2 x king-size, 1 x ground-floor king-size, 1 x double, 1 x twin
Sleeps 8, plus 2 children
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin, heated towel rail WC and bidet
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Kitchen/diner
Utility
Dining room
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Snug with Smart TV
Electric central heating
Electric Range cooker with oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher and coffee machine
1 x Smart TV, WiFi and a selection of books
Fuel, power and starter for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available on request
Off-road parking for three small cars or two large cars
Enclosed front garden and enclosed rear garden with barbecue, furniture and rockery
Two well-behaved small dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Nearby local shop,stocks all basics, pub and beach 1.7 miles
Note: Due to the property's age there is uneven flooring throughout and a number of steps and thresholds, please take care
Note: The woodburning stove in the ground-floor bedroom is not to be used
Note: The stairs to the first floor are uneven and steep, please take care
Note: There are low and exposed beams and a-frames that may limit head height, please take care
Note: The twin bedroom is accessed through the king-size and has its own steep and narrow staircase down to the sitting room
Note: The downstairs bathroom is accessed down two steps

The property

Higher Hill House is a listed historic Cornish Longhouse, and can be found in a beautiful, secluded position on the outskirts of Crackington Haven, in the midst of the Cornish countryside.

The original dairy holes in the snug and the hay loft for animal food above the utility room are reminders that this lovely holiday home was once the main farmhouse for the surrounding fields, making it a truly unique and characterful setting for families eager to explore the wonders of Cornwall.

The dog-friendly, whitewashed cottage has an enclosed front and back garden, several endearing original features like exposed beams, original slate flag stone flooring and A-frames, and a fantastic location near both the coast and the countryside.

As you step through the front door of your temporary dwelling, your ears will immediately be greeted by the soothing sound of a woodburning stove crackling away.

Relax here before heading into the well-equipped kitchen to whip up some delicious meals for the whole family to enjoy in the roomy dining room, which was formerly the barn.

If the weather is nice, why not enjoy your meal outside or fire up the barbecue?

At the end of the day, you can rest in one of the five bedrooms after freshening up in the bathroom or the ground-level shower room.

You can pick from two kings, a double, a twin, or king room on the ground floor.

The heart of Crackington Haven is a great place to spend the day exploring the beautiful coastline, taking in the breath-taking views of the sea, and starting a hike along the 630-mile South West Coast Path.

The nearby village of Boscastle is worth a visit for its harbour and the former site of Bottreaux Castle, or keep on to Bude, where you may enjoy a wide variety of independently run stores, eateries, and bars like Life's A Beach and Sea Fever.

Additionally, you may visit The Castle Bude, take in the breathtaking sea views from Compass Point, or test the waters at Bude Sea Pool, a semi-natural tidal pool on the Atlantic Ocean's shoreline that is ideal for wild swimming.

The idyllic Bodmin Moors and the Bodmin Jail Attraction await you inland, or you can brush up on local history at the Bodmin Town Museum.

Make cherished memories at Higher Hill House.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

CRACKINGTON HAVEN

Boscastle 6 miles.

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 Maurier’s Jamaica Inn.

Higher Hill House

Crackington Haven, Cornwall (Ref. 1109752)

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Reviews & Ratings

“We had a wonderful week’s stay at Higher Hill House.”

“We loved our holiday at Higher Hill house.”

“Your description says 'ground floor accommodation' and although the uneven floor and steps are mentioned we felt that if there was accommodation on the ground it would mean that the ground floor was accessible.”

“This was such a lovely cottage in a great location The weather was not kind to us so we were in the house way more than we expected and it really was super with space for everyone.”

“Best equipped kitchen I've come across in a holiday cottage.”

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About the location

CRACKINGTON HAVEN