Bolitho's Retreat

4.7★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

43 Customer Review(s)

Melanie
October 2024

“Great place to stay.”

Very comfortable and clean with plenty of space to move around, also the property is well maintained and equipped for self catering. Only downside are the steep steps to the bedroom.

Very comfortable and clean with plenty of space to move around, also the property is well maintained and equipped for self catering. Only downside are the steep steps to the bedroom.

- Melanie, October 2024
Gray September 2024

“The cottage was very clean and tidy and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.”

The bed was very comfortable and it was handy having chairs in the bedroom and plenty of storage space.The kitchen was well equipped .The couch in the living area was nice but a bit low for creaky knees like ours.The only negative I can think of was the wi-fi kept dropping out so made watching anything other the the 5 terrestrial channels difficult .But we had a lovely holiday and may well return sometime in the future

- Gray, September 2024
Sue June 2024

“It is our second visit to Bolithos Retreat.”

It is a lovely cottage, very comfortable, clean , warm, quiet and everything you would want for a lovely holiday.

- Sue, June 2024
Stuart March 2024

“Nice place , everything is there My only suggestion would be for a tv upstairs”

- Stuart, March 2024
Derrick January 2024

“We went for the second two weeks in January 24.”

Looked for a place with gas central heating (controllable and clean, as opposed to wood burners or storage heaters), a good price and location. We were not disappointed. The property was warm when we arrived. The whole property was bright spacious and clean. The bedroom upstairs was large with a big comfortable bed. The open plan downstairs was perfect with a good TV. The shower was excellent. The property had everything we needed. We are in our 70's and there was no problem with the stairs. Nice quiet location from which to access all of west Cornwall, north and south.. Good for a summer or winter visit..

- Derrick, January 2024
Colin October 2023

“Lovely remote property, despite a very wet and windy week the central heating kept the cottage nice and snug.”

Well equipped and comfortable. great view from the bedroom windows. Would have liked a TV in the bedroom but that is just our preference. Quite close to Helford village if you don,t mind the narrow lanes.

- Colin, October 2023
Walter September 2023

“A wonderful setting and cosy building, really peaceful and relaxing.”

- Walter, September 2023
Sarah August 2023

“Lovely light and airy bolthole for a couple - even the steep stairs were manageable despite some lack of mobility.”

If there'd been a spare bin liner we would have happily put rubbish out sooner too!

- Sarah, August 2023
Nicholas June 2023

“We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Bolitho’s.”

This is our second time. Beautiful area, great accommodation & would thoroughly recommend. Great to see the Prince of Wales in Newtown now open with great food & very close to Bolitho’s !

- Nicholas, June 2023
Alison June 2023

“Lovely cottage quiet & comfortable with a pub within walking distance with great food .”

We had a very enjoyable holiday .

- Alison, June 2023
Geoffrey April 2023

“Beautiful cottage.”

The bed was so comfortable and the whole place was cosy, which was perfect for hunkering down from storm Noah, which swept through while we were there! Thank you Scot for the eggs which I forgot to replace. We would definitely come back.

- Geoffrey, April 2023
Adrian December 2022

“Excellent base for a single person or couple to explore the surrounding area.”

Now the prince of wales pub has re-opened you’ve even got a village pub within walking distance again. Simple shower room, well equipped kitchen and a comfy bed. It’s all you need to come home to after a day out. This area truly is the most beautiful in England!!!

- Adrian, December 2022

We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your comments. We are also pleased that the Prince of Wales pub has reopened, after an extended community funding effort! Property Owner
Gerald October 2022

“Bolitho's Retreat is an ideal cottage for a short autumn stay.”

We would love to return one day. Gerry Flynn

- Gerald, October 2022

We really appreciate your feedback and would be very pleased to welcome you back one day. Property Owner
Vince September 2022

“A lovely little cottage.”

However storage space for clothes etc was a bit limited & the very steep stairs was a problem with the w/c being downstairs. Outside space could do with being a bit larger to. But Bolithos retreat is a great base to explore the lizard & the surrounding county side, coves, towns & walks.

- Vince, September 2022

Thank you for your comments, we have tried to emphasise the steepness of the stairs within our property description and the photographs. It is not possible to enlarge the outside area due to the boundary wall, however the owners have made great use of the space that is available. Property Owner
Nicholas September 2022

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bolitho’s.”

A lovely retreat in a great location. We would definitely come again, which is the best compliment of all.

- Nicholas, September 2022

We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner
Katy August 2022

“It was a fantastic little house with everything we needed for 5 days.”

Very cosy, comfortable and in a lovely quiet area. Ideal for exploring south of Cornwall. I think you should mention the very remote setting/country roads and the definite need for a car if exploring.

- Katy, August 2022

Thanks for your lovely feedback, we are so pleased that the Retreat suited you so well. Yes, the area is super tranquil and a car is definitely essential if you want to explore far - although we have had a few keen walkers stay in the past! Property Owner
Simon July 2022

“The only problem was the deep clean side of things, looks good on the surface but if you look closer there are some areas that need a deep clean other than that it was a fantastic stay.”

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- Simon, July 2022

Hello, we are surprised to hear this as cleanliness issues have never been raised in feedback before. We hope this did not impact upon your stay too much. Best wishes, The Cornish Cottage Holidays Team. Property Owner
Natalie July 2022

“This is a lovely nook to get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the silence of the breathtaking Cornwall countryside.”

With off-road parking, it's clean, comfortable, and has a kitchen with all the essentials, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, we were even left a lovely welcome gift of local apple juice and shortbread biscuits. Located near many land marks and down the road from the best pasties in existence, we will definitely be returning

- Natalie, July 2022

We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the pasties from Gear Farm. Property Owner
Pete May 2022

“Bolithos Retreat was perfect for my stay.”

It was easy to find, with good parking in a quiet location, but within easy reach of the many beautiful places to visit on and around the Lizard area. Perfect for my dog too, with a secure outside area and safe walks around the village. The accommodation was very clean and bright with everything you need. I couldn't have asked for more. I loved it and would go back.

- Pete, May 2022
Trevor May 2022

“We had a very enjoyable stay at Bolitho's Retreat which is ideally situated on the Lizard peninsula.”

Our only reservations were that the stairs to the bedroom upstairs were very steep and with my wife and myself both being in our 70s, nocturnal visits to the bathroom downstairs were rather daunting! We had a real mix of weather when we were there and we used the television much more than I guess would be normal and the tv was rather old with indifferent sound quality and without iPlayer. Other than those minor reservations, we had a really enjoyable stay.

- Trevor, May 2022
Michelle January 2022

“A great little rural property that could benefit from an update for example, some of the bathroom fixings.”

It was unfortunate but the weather was horrendous (rain, thunder etc) - the downside of the pitched roof with value windows in the bedroom was the lack of soundproofing and glazing. The welcome tea and shortbread tray was a nice touch. The bathroom is downstairs and shower only. The kitchen well equipped. We didn't see the owners however, we didn't arrive until late and was out each day. The access and key collection was easy. Would happily stay again.

- Michelle, January 2022
Marcus October 2021

“Just what we were looking for!”

Well presented and clean. No complaints at all.

- Marcus, October 2021
Swaminathan September 2021

“Good Location, environment, cosy cottage, nice people in the village, all facilities were available except diswasher.”

Was expecting diswasher as a default. Have to spend time cleaning on top of the schedule. Love to stay here again.

- Swaminathan, September 2021
Andrew September 2021

“This is a lovely place, it is very rural so we found a need to drive each day which was not an issue for us.”

It was clean, well maintained and comfortable. The listing mentioned a pub but unfortunately it has closed so if you want a ‘local’ you will need either a taxi or designated driver. I would recommend this place though as it was lovely.

- Andrew, September 2021

Thank you for your feedback and for bringing our attention to this. We have now updated the website accordingly. We hope you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Bev September 2021

“Lovely secluded spot.”

Close to everything but a shame the pub has closed since our last visit.

- Bev, September 2021
Daniel August 2021

“For two people, the cottage is functional, cosy and proved a good base for seeing the area, with good off road car parking.”

The bed is comfortable and the kitchen had a good selection of crockery and cutlery. The welcome tray was also a very nice touch. We believe the cottage would benefit having clear instructions being left, for example what to do with recycling and linen. The main downside was the check in and check out times. We appreciate that in the current climate more time may be required to conduct a thorough clean between stays, however we found a check out by 9am was very early (too early) and it would benefit future guests if this was extended to 10am or preferably 11am, still leaving considerable time as you can’t check in before 6pm on arrival. It’s a shame that the local pub has closed as this would have helped improve our stay by giving options closer to home and in walking distance. We are also conscious that we were lucky that schools weren’t in during our stay as the cottage backs onto a playing field, during term times this could impact privacy due to noise (although we did not have this experience).

- Daniel, August 2021
Carol July 2021

“Unfortunately there was no WiFi but apart from that it was perfect”

- Carol, July 2021
Louise July 2021

“Lovely place!”

Easy access to all destinations, stairs very steep no good for elderly but Lovely stay Bed very comfortable

- Louise, July 2021
Ted May 2021

“Very nice Cottage ,nicely decorated but we found it too out of the way!”

The stairs were too steep for us and we are really fit for our age so i don't think it suitable for older people! We were given little or no information when we arrived but that maybe due to the Covid situation. We did not find the sofa comfortable and in the bad weather that we had,it was not comfortable enough to stay indoors! I am sure younger people would find it fine !

- Ted, May 2021
Lynda May 2021

“Couldn't find a hairdrier, searched everywhere, luckily I always take a small travel hairdrier.”

Always lashings of hot water and the cottage itself was warm and cosy which we needed as the weather was very cold wet and windy. The patio area was lovely we never unfortunately got to use it due to the weather.

- Lynda, May 2021
T October 2020

“I wrote you an email yesterday and included photographs of dirty drainer and stained washing up bowl.”

Sealant black and not sealed in front of sink. Sent photo of that too. Very strong damp musty smell from ALL kitchen cupboards. Washed all the crockery and cutlery every time before using. Such a shame as it’s a lovely cottage. Clean n very comfortable bed. Sure these things can be put right.

- T, October 2020

Thank you for taking the time to write this feedback, we take this very seriously. We have spoken with our cleaner and we will change the washing up bowl, replace the small patch of sealant behind the sink that you have pointed out and also look into why there is a slight smell of damp in the cupboards over the winter. Damp is a perennial problem in Cornwall, but not normally an issue in the Retreat. We are committed to maintaining the very high standards and it is good to see that also reflected in your feedback. This is normally very much appreciated by our guests. Property Owner
Peter September 2020

“A delightful holiday home, well appointed and situated in a very peaceful village.”

- Peter, September 2020
Paul September 2020

“Bolitho's Retreat is like Dr Who's TARDIS - it looks small but the space inside is so well planned that it feels spacious.”

Very comfortable.

- Paul, September 2020
Katie August 2020

“We had a wonderful stay, lots of walks nearby as well as plenty of towns to visit, just a small distance in the car.”

The accommodation is set in a quiet rural village that is just beautiful, much different to the usual caravan holidays that we’ve had in Cornwall and much better! I’ll absolutely be using Sykes Holiday Cottages again. The accommodation itself is very charming and full of character, the owners live next door so are easy to contact should you need them, that being said, you don’t feel as though they’re keeping tabs on you. All in all we had a really lovely stay and we can’t wait to visit again!

- Katie, August 2020
Dale July 2020

“Really enjoyed staying at the cottage it was fantastic”

- Dale, July 2020
Sue June 2019

“The cottage is lovely, clean and cosy, the only problem we had was the microwave but it didn't spoil our stay and we would recommend the cottage.”

- Sue, June 2019
Ela April 2019

“Loved the relaxed get away.”

The property was clean and tidy , had all the facilities required for every day use. Great Location to visit surrounding area and local attractions. The Landlord was very ameniable, we felt comfortable and will definitely return and recommend.

- Ela, April 2019
Trevor February 2019

“The cottage itself was good - what was described.”

It was comfortable and well equipped. The only disappointment was that the shower did not have particularly hot water, indeed luke warm at best. The owner was told of the situation, however did not seem overly interested and did absolutely nothing about it.

- Trevor, February 2019

Thank you very much for taking the time to comment, we're pleased to hear you enjoyed Bolitho's Retreat. We're sorry you had issues with the shower temperature. Since your stay, a plumber has visited the property and the temperature issues have been rectified. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Property Owner
Kim October 2018

“We had a really lovely short break in a beautiful cottage.”

Thank you

- Kim, October 2018
Dave August 2018

“Second year running I’ve booked my Cornish holiday through Sykes.”

Very easy and friendly to deal with, both via the app/online and over the phone. ‘Bolitho’s Retreat’ was a lovely 1 bed getaway; very well appointed, and maintained. It was clear the owners had gone an extra step in fitting the rental out with touches to make it feel like a home. Very quite location, 10 mins walk to a pub with excellent food and the location gave easy access to the Lizard, West Cornwall and the Falmouth areas Only thing missing, and this is purely personal, was WiFi. We had no phone signal in the cottage and this would have aided us in staying in contact with family. As I said, purely personal as I know a lot of folk like to ‘getaway’ when on Holliday. Thanks to the owners Scott and Vicky who we met on arrival - a great stay

- Dave, August 2018
Judith June 2018

“The cottage was in a quiet village and was central to the coastal beaches.”

There was a pub about a ten minute walk from the cottage and a shop ten minute drive in next village. Footpaths handy for dog walking and there were dog friendly beaches within a twenty minute drive. The cottage was well equipped and pleasantly decorated.

- Judith, June 2018
Beverley May 2018

“Great place to stay, great location.”

Would definitely recommend this place to stay to anyone

- Beverley, May 2018
Debbie May 2018

“Would highly recommend this cottage.”

Scott was lovely and helpful. The place itself was clean, peaceful and had everything you needed. Great base for exploring Cornwall. Would definitely book again.

- Debbie, May 2018

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Summary

Over two floors: One bedroom: 1 x king-size double
Ground floor shower room with basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, washing machine, fridge/freezer, TV, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot, stair-gate and highchair available
Off road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed decked patio area with furniture
One pet welcome
Dog bed provided
Sorry no smoking
Shop 3 miles
Please note: stairs in the property are steep, please take extra care.

The property

Bolitho's Retreat is less than 3 miles from the banks of the Helford River and the pretty village of Helford.

Surrounded by picturesque countryside and creekside woodlands this property is set in the peaceful hamlet of St Martin. Bolitho's Retreat is a beautifully presented detached residence nestled discreetly amid local life.

This former sail loft has been transformed with immense flair, creating an interior design that is elegant yet casual, creating an eclectic country style that is fresh and en-vogue.

It is a top pick for a romantic break and a destination where couples can spend carefree days exploring the scenic footpaths, riverside taverns, quiet beaches and hidden creeks along the Helford River.

Those who take to the water on the passenger ferry (operates 1st Apr-31st Oct) can explore the sub-tropical gardens at Trebah and Glendurgan, the pretty fishing village of Durgan or the romantic and mystical Frenchman's Creek.

Carne Creek and the ancient church, shingle beach and boat hire at St Anthony in Meneage is close by and the maritime town of Falmouth, the cathedral city of Truro and the hidden coves and beaches of the Lizard Peninsula are all within easy reach and present opportunities to enjoy a varied holiday experience. Generously proportioned for two, Bolitho's Retreat is a wonderful retreat to return to after memorable days out.

The curtains, cushions, rugs, ornaments and artwork are a festival of colour and interest against the neutral decor and heavy classic furniture.

The living room features solid oak flooring and a comfy sofa, whilst up the stairs is the very spacious bedroom complete with sumptuous king size bed.

The enclosed decked patio is a glorious spot to sit and relax with a book or board game provided at the property.

There is off-road parking for two cars.

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About the location

HELSTON

Porthleven 3 miles; Falmouth 12 miles; Penzance 14 miles.

Helston lies at the western gateway to the Lizard Peninsula, a large area of downland fringed by a beautiful and spectacular coastline. Helston is a pleasant busy market town famous for it's Flora Day Festival and the many stories and legends about the "Furry Dance" are told in the fascinating Helston Folk Museum. Nestled in a tranquil setting is the National Seal Sanctuary on the Helford River, where there is plenty of entertainment watching seals play and feed. If it is thrill rides that excites you, then Flambards theme park will keep you amused all day and also has excellent living history experiences. Further afield is the harbour town of Falmouth to the east and Land's End to the west. Helston is a wonderful holiday destination offering plenty of attractions for the whole family. By car reach numerous outstanding beaches, including Porthleven Beach, Praa Sands Beach, and Gunwalloe Church Cove Beach, with Loe Bar offering a dog-friendly landscape, along with the chance to join the stunning Cornish coastal path.

Note: Babes in arms welcome.
Note: steep stairs to first floor.
Note: WiFi speed is good for browsing but slow for stream
Note: Charging of electric vehicles is possible though a conventional 3 pin plug extension lead and the payment of an additional charge to be agreed in advance with the owners

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Reviews & Ratings

“Great place to stay.”

“The cottage was very clean and tidy and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.”

“It is our second visit to Bolithos Retreat.”

“Nice place , everything is there My only suggestion would be for a tv upstairs”

“We went for the second two weeks in January 24.”

“Lovely remote property, despite a very wet and windy week the central heating kept the cottage nice and snug.”

“A wonderful setting and cosy building, really peaceful and relaxing.”

“Lovely light and airy bolthole for a couple - even the steep stairs were manageable despite some lack of mobility.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Bolitho’s.”

“Lovely cottage quiet & comfortable with a pub within walking distance with great food .”

“Beautiful cottage.”

“Excellent base for a single person or couple to explore the surrounding area.”