Applestore

4.4★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

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Comfort

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* Based on a combined average customer score

30 Customer Review(s)

Barrie
June 2024

“We spent a week here last September and then booked it for the 12 nights this ...”

We spent a week here last September and then booked it for the 12 nights this year as it is such a nice peaceful retreat but with easy access to beaches, Rock, Padstow etc

We spent a week here last September and then booked it for the 12 nights this year as it is such a nice peaceful retreat but with easy access to beaches, Rock, Padstow etc

- Barrie, June 2024
Derek June 2024

“A really well appointed home from home holiday cottage with everything we needed plus more .”

It was really nice to be able to sit in the garden in the sun loungers . A great position for touring Mid Cornwall .

- Derek, June 2024
Chris April 2024

“Applestore was a lovely cottage on a farm.”

It was close to the Moor, the coast, the Camel Trail and Wadebridge in case you hadn't packed enough pairs of knickers! We used the Pityme Inn just along the road for a couple of meals which were delicious. We always bring a jigsaw with us to do on holiday and as it was of an apple harvest we left it behind in case anyone else staying in Applestore fancied a go. I can't think of anything missing in the cottage, all in all we had a lovely week helped by lack of rain and hope to return one day.

- Chris, April 2024
Claire April 2024

“Comfortable cottage in good location for Rock, Polzeath etc.”

Had an issue with a loose toilet seat which was dealt with quickly. Only comment would be the size of the bed. Could benefit from a king-size for those who are on the taller side and like a bit of space between you. Saying that the mattress was comfortable.

- Claire, April 2024
Barrie September 2023

“Lovely place to stay, so much so that already booked for next year.”

- Barrie, September 2023
Sarah July 2023

“A lovely little cottage, ideal for the four of us for the week.”

A lovely, and well received welcome pack when we arrived, thank you! Lovely and clean and in an Ideal location for local beaches, A little tricky to find and I would just say directions could be clearer and mention specifics, to go past the B&B and turn into the yard where the ‘stop children’ sign is. We met a lovely local couple trying in the lane who suggested where the cottage was!

- Sarah, July 2023
Eileen April 2023

“We really had a great time, everything we needed was right there.”

The shower worked perfectly with plenty of hot water, in fact the water had a good flow. There is one thing however which needs to be sorted out. It would be handy to have more instructions on how the tv works. Older people are not familiar with the technology so we found it hard to find things. However on the last day I found out about bbc I player, which I found after much messing around. The TV was only used sometimes , it was good however to do other things.

- Eileen, April 2023

Thank you for your feedback, we are glad to hear you had a nice stay. We will look at amending the instructions we provide for the TV. We hope to see you again soon. Property Owner
Stuart April 2023

“Nice size for a family of four.”

Cottage was clean and tidy. The chairs were comfy in the lounge as I have back issues. Great location, peace and quiet and we know the area well so beaches and places to go on door step. No issues with shower as looks new ? Garden and shed welcome bonus. Would stay again as price is competitive and nice location with cottage cosy during the storm . Thanks, from the Walker family.

- Stuart, April 2023
Jeanette April 2023

“Extremely comfortable and cosy cottage.”

A very enjoyable stay and the welcome package was much appreciated

- Jeanette, April 2023
Jennifer October 2022

“The Applestore cottage was clean and comfortable,just the right size for 4 people.”

The cottage was not far from places of interest,(Port Issac,Padstowe etc,) also with in easy reach of some local pubs with good food. The only negative at the cottage was the low water pressure when having a shower,the water would either stop or get very cold. We enjoyed out stay at the cottage and would book it again.

- Jennifer, October 2022
Connor September 2022

“Fantastic stay at the Applestore.”

Brilliant location for exploring the best bits of Cornwall. Beautiful property, very clean and well appointed. Would recommend to anyone. The provision of bodyboards at the property was a really nice touch, as was the lovely welcome pack left for our arrival. We'd love to stay again when we're next in Cornwall.

- Connor, September 2022
Michael August 2022

“Lovely cottage in a great quiet location surrounded by countryside but less than a 10 minute drive to Rock.”

Few minutes to roads taking you to Padstow, Polzeath and Port Isaac. We experienced no noise or issues with the plumbing though the shower has a bit of a mind of its own. There are some weeds growing between the slabs but nothing that is going to hinder anyone. We would return if in the Rock area again.

- Michael, August 2022
Neil June 2022

“Nice cottage and, overall, we enjoyed our stay.”

Main problem is really dodgy plumbing! Hot water emerges as a dribble, so a bath takes ages to fill and the shower is pitiful. There is noise from the plumbing throughout the night - a constant low hum accompanied by what I can only describe as a "plopping" noise! As far as I could see there were no instructions about how to use the heating. Fortunately, we didn't need to, but if we had, we would have had to ask for information. Secondly, a dishwasher would be useful. Most people have them these days and being away on holiday and having to wash up by hand is not fun. And there are lots of cobwebs everywhere. A deep clean is required. Finally, some attention to weeding the patios and sweeping away debris outside would be good. A previous user had commented in the visitors' book - "has the gardener gone on strike?". That would appear to be the case.

- Neil, June 2022

Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Applestore, and would like to address some of your points. Plumbing at the property is in good working order, although the water pressure can be low at times, the electric shower works as it should. The noise you heard may have been the fridge freezer as it is a self defrost unit. We have central heating throughout, with a gas boiler - instructions can be found in a drawer at the property. We do not offer a dishwasher, but we do offer a washing machine. Finally, we have arranged for our gardener to cut back clear the garden around Applestore, when it is safe and possible to do so. Property Owner
Gail May 2022

“Lovely cottage in a rural setting.”

An ideal “get away from it all” spot.

- Gail, May 2022
Chris September 2021

“Ideally located in a quiet spot.”

Everything we needed for a week away. 2 Friends joined us at the 11th hour and the owners provided us with more towels. Would certainly stay here again.

- Chris, September 2021
Reuben August 2021

“Great location - near Rock, Padstow and Polzeath.”

- Reuben, August 2021
Jenny June 2021

“Lovely cottage.”

Easy parking quiet area, away from crowds. Cottage is snug and comfortable. Little garden is beautiful. Easy 10 min drive to beaches. Shower could be better , but I’d book this again.

- Jenny, June 2021
David June 2021

“Cottage was lovely.”

In the advert states take dvd, we did! no DVD player. Had issues with sat nav. Took us to another area which locals did know of the cottage when we asked for directions. Ended ringing care taker to show us. Sat nav took us past it twice. Road too narrow to walk to and from the pub. Advert says its Rock but it's not.

- David, June 2021

Thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback. Please accept our apologies that you were not informed by Cornish Cottage Holidays that there was no longer a DVD player. We are sorry to hear that your Sat Nav could not locate the property, however we do provide guests with detailed directions prior to their holiday, which are correct. We do mention that Applestore is 'near' Rock in the property description. We are very pleased to hear that you liked the cottage. Property Owner
charles May 2021

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the cottage”

- charles, May 2021
Anita May 2021

“Lovely comfy cottage, a great base for exploring north Cornwall, but we also found Fowey on the south coast to be very accessible, just 45mins away.”

Bonus for us was that we used the shed (which had the body boards and bbq) to store our bikes during our stay, otherwise they would have been locked up in the garden and in the rain. Another nice surprise was that from the photos on the website it looks like there is a road running in front of the cottage where as in fact the cottage is in a very secluded and quiet location with just a couple of other cottage next to it and parking opposite. We would definitely try to come back to this cottage next time we come down to Cornwall.

- Anita, May 2021
Theresa October 2020

“The living room furniture is a bit tired and worn out.”

Particularly the sofa which was uncomfortable. A couple of armchairs would be a good idea too as the two chairs that are there currently are again not comfortable to sit in for more than a few minutes . The bathroom whilst serviceable really needs updating too. That said though, overall the cottage was a lovely place to stay, very well equipped and clean with a very pretty, well kept outside area. We would definitely rent it again.

- Theresa, October 2020
Michaela September 2020

“Beautiful cottage the directions could have been better.”

We arrived in the dark and had to ask for directions at a nearby farm. It would have been better if it said the cottage was actually located at Tregmorwand Mill. Otherwise it was perfect

- Michaela, September 2020
Julie August 2020

“Applestore is in a lovely peaceful location.”

The exterior building was beautiful, let down only by paving that had weeds growing everywhere (except by the front door) and a rather neglected garden at the rear. Inside, while very clean, looked tired and outdated. The seating is not the same as the photographs and not comfortable for 4 persons as advertised. Very old DIY shelving in the lounge looked more suited to a garden shed. The twin room which we stayed in on the first night, smelled musty and there were a number of carpet moths on the stair carpet. We were a little disappointed overall and left a couple of days early. With some judicious weeding, new carpet throughout, change the curtains to something of a higher quality, new shelving and 2 armchairs. I would be happy to return and pay a little more.

- Julie, August 2020

We are sorry that you were disappointed with some aspects of Applestore. Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention. We have spoken with the owners who will ask their gardener to deal with this appropriately. They will also ask their housekeeper to check the property thoroughly. They have re-carpeted the property and put new curtains up fairly recently and replaced one armchair with a more comfortable chair. We are pleased that you enjoyed the peaceful location and hope you enjoyed your holiday. Property Owner
Richard July 2019

“APPLE store was not very clean.”

Bedding and towels were musty and the property had many cobwebs. A dishwasher is a must.

- Richard, July 2019
Neil June 2019

“Beautiful cottage, peaceful and secluded but only a short drive to a main route to Port Isaac.”

The tea, coffee and bottle of wine was a lovely welcome. Would definitely go back

- Neil, June 2019
Ian June 2019

“Very clean & well equipped holiday cottage.”

Excellent base for touring & walking the area.

- Ian, June 2019
Sharon May 2019

“Lovely quiet cottage - but close to the beautiful beaches of Cornwall.”

great location, great cottage thankyou

- Sharon, May 2019
Sara-jane April 2019

“The cottage was cosy and comfortable - very clean and thoughtful touches.”

The position was very good - off the beaten track and close to lots of things to do. We liked having the outdoor space and I imagine this would be an excellent feature if you had small children.

- Sara-jane, April 2019
Peter July 2018

“Hello. I was very pleased with the property in terms of description, layout and location, although a light above the dining table would be good and I am not sure how you would sit 4 people round it!”

The thing that really let the cottage down was its cleanliness. The downstairs cloakroom was awful with the amount of cobwebs and dust. Other rooms were also very dusty and not clean, I assume the cleaners are less than 5 feet tall so they were unable to reach some of the shelves. Also I strongly suggest that the extractor fan in the bathroom be cleaned as it is about to stop with all of the muck contained within it. I strongly advise your client to have a word with them or replace them as I would be most disappointed if they worked for me. Because of this I would never return to this property. At a cost of what is very close to approaching £1000.00 for 1 week I would expect some compensation as a good will gesture so I will be most interested in your reply. I do hope that our comments are past on to the owners as they really need to know our thoughts.

- Peter, July 2018
Robert May 2018

“We found the whole experience very satisfying.”

Fine range of properties to choose from and listing info and pictures clear and helpful. The cottage we choe proved to be excellent and we enjoyed full our 2 weeks there.

- Robert, May 2018

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Summary

Over two floors
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Ground floor basin and WC
Sitting room with dining area
Kitchen.
Gas central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge freezer, washing machine, WiFi, Sky FreeSat, stair gate
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed lawn and a patio with outdoor furniture and barbecue
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Beach 3 miles.

The property

In a countryside setting, yet less than 10 minutes easy reach of the beautiful beaches and villages of Rock, Polzeath and Port Issac.

Just over three miles away, fashionable Rock is a small village with an intertidal beach which spans for 2 miles at low water, it is a well established centre for water sports including dinghy racing, waterskiing, windsurfing, and sailing.

Close by is Polzeath another popular destination, with a great surfing beach, pubs, cafés and restaurants here to suit all tastes and just around the corner the picturesque and quintessentially Cornish fishing villages of Port Isaac and Port Gaverne may be recognised as the home of the television favourite Doc Martin!

The Applestore is traditional and cosy in style.

The ground floor has an open plan layout, the sitting room has a multi fuel stove and doors which open up to the patio area at the side of the cottage.

Exposed granite, polished beams and deep window sills add to the character.

From the hall stairs lead up to the two bedrooms which enjoy lovely rural views.

Both the garden and patio are fully enclosed, with a pretty garden and a large south-facing patio, giving you freedom to relax while the children play on the lawn. This property is the ideal holiday retreat, an appealing country cottage, it forms part of a small hamlet of attractive converted barns.

The surrounding farmland creates a peaceful and unspoilt backdrop away from the hubbub of the coastal resorts, yet within easy reach.

A quick hop across the Camel Estuary on the passenger ferry from Rock to Padstow will provide the perfect motive to visit one of Rick Steins eponymous restaurants or indulge in a bit of holiday retail therapy.

The golf courses of St Kew, St Enodoc and Roserrow are not far away and the 17 mile long Camel Trail cycle track makes for a fun day out if perhaps a few saddle sores.

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

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About the location

PADSTOW

Harlyn 2.9 miles; Constantine Bay 4.2 miles; Polzeath 15.6 miles.

Padstow is situated at the head of the Camel Cycle Trail and is a fantastic base for exploring the South West Coastal Path which opens up routes to beautiful Cornish countryside. This delightful fishing port is surrounded by sandy beaches and offers many opportunities to taste the locally sourced produce in celebrity owned establishments. Padstow has something for everyone with watersports, walking, cycling and fishing, you can even take a trip on a local fisherman’s boat! The excellent surfing beaches of Harlyn and Constantine are ideal for safe family fun, and Constantine Bay is also home to a golf course, just a few miles away, while a passenger ferry across the river from Padstow to Rock takes you to the beach at Daymer Bay. Just around the corner toward Pentire Head is the surfing paradise at Polzeath, and when the beach no longer calls, there’s a golf course nearby, several stately homes and gardens to visit. The fabulous Eden Project is just over twenty miles away.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We spent a week here last September and then booked it for the 12 nights this ...”

“A really well appointed home from home holiday cottage with everything we needed plus more .”

“Applestore was a lovely cottage on a farm.”

“Comfortable cottage in good location for Rock, Polzeath etc.”

“Lovely place to stay, so much so that already booked for next year.”

“A lovely little cottage, ideal for the four of us for the week.”

“We really had a great time, everything we needed was right there.”

“Nice size for a family of four.”

“Extremely comfortable and cosy cottage.”

“The Applestore cottage was clean and comfortable,just the right size for 4 people.”

“Fantastic stay at the Applestore.”

“Lovely cottage in a great quiet location surrounded by countryside but less than a 10 minute drive to Rock.”

“Nice cottage and, overall, we enjoyed our stay.”

“Lovely cottage in a rural setting.”

“Ideally located in a quiet spot.”

“Great location - near Rock, Padstow and Polzeath.”

“Lovely cottage.”

“Cottage was lovely.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the cottage”

“Lovely comfy cottage, a great base for exploring north Cornwall, but we also found Fowey on the south coast to be very accessible, just 45mins away.”

“The living room furniture is a bit tired and worn out.”

“Beautiful cottage the directions could have been better.”

“Applestore is in a lovely peaceful location.”

“APPLE store was not very clean.”

“Beautiful cottage, peaceful and secluded but only a short drive to a main route to Port Isaac.”

“Very clean & well equipped holiday cottage.”

“Lovely quiet cottage - but close to the beautiful beaches of Cornwall.”

“The cottage was cosy and comfortable - very clean and thoughtful touches.”

“Hello. I was very pleased with the property in terms of description, layout and location, although a light above the dining table would be good and I am not sure how you would sit 4 people round it!”

“We found the whole experience very satisfying.”

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The property

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About the location

PADSTOW