4.6★
Cornish Cottage Holidays rating
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4 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
46 Customer Review(s)
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Thomas Robert 
“Angenehmes Haus, hat uns sehr gut gefallen.”
Gute Lage zum erkunden von Cornwall. Vor allem der Wintergarten. Die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet, auch tolle Töpfe und Pfannen, das findet man selten. Danke schön.
Gute Lage zum erkunden von Cornwall. Vor allem der Wintergarten. Die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet, auch tolle Töpfe und Pfannen, das findet man selten. Danke schön.
- Thomas Robert, September 2024 -
Amanda “The cottage was in a fantastic, quiet location with gorgeous countryside views.”
The kitchen was well equipped and the upstairs rooms were clean and comfortable. Unfortunately, however, the rest of the cottage was dirty and in need of updating. Cobwebs hung from every ceiling and light fitment, behind radiators and in corners, there was dirt and bits left in the sink, and, most worryingly, the toilet had human excrement down the side. The driveway was also covered in dog muck, which was trodden into the stones and across the step to the gate. There was also a sticky stain on the floor in the conservatory and the rugs by the entrance to the property were grubby. The whole place really needed a thorough blitz to be brought up to an acceptable standard. We contacted Sykes about the issue who asked the owner to send the cleaner back out to put things right. After initially telling us that she was unavailable, they eventually did send the cleaner back to the cottage but she only stayed 10 minutes and barely touched the list of issues we had presented. She must have brushed away two cobwebs, told me she couldn’t see any dirt in the sink and, although she said she would go to the shop and get some white spirit to clean the sticky stain up, just decided to pull one of the rugs over it to make it ‘disappear’ instead! She then asked me if I had any doggy bags to clear the muck from the drive and I thought she was at least going to fix this problem, but then she picked up her keys and started to leave the property! It was then I realised that she was expecting me to do it. She did pick up a couple of bits eventually but told me to boil a kettle and get rid of the rest myself. During discussions, it became very clear that both the cleaner and the owner of the cottage thought that these cleanliness issues were not their responsibility. We were told that there was no point in cleaning the cobwebs away as the spiders would just make more, and that other people who walk their dogs in the area are allowing them to foul the private driveway. Maybe that’s true, but that doesn’t mean it can just be left there for the guests themselves to have to pick up! When you book holiday accommodation you don't expect to have to clean the accommodation when you arrive to make it safe and suitable for your family to stay in! Sykes, were very good at communicating between us and the owners of the cottage but were ultimately powerless to help beyond passing messages on. They agreed that the cottage was not at an acceptable standard and told us that we really should have been able to receive some compensation, especially for the first night during which time we had to clean the cottage ourselves to make it fit for purpose. However, when the owners refused this, they told us that there was nothing further they could do. A really disappointing stay and not up to the standard of other holiday accommodation in the area.
- Amanda, August 2024Unfortunately we have to say that many of the comments made by Amanda do not accurately reflect the situation as conveyed by our conversation with Amanda herself, by our agent or by our trusted housekeeper of many years, and the photographic evidence provided does not in any way support the depth of the allegations. Our housekeeper has won many plaudits for the care and attention that she lavishes on this lovely old cottage. When our housekeeper attended to deal with the matters raised Amanda expressed herself happy with the minor rectifications that our housekeeper carried out. We are sorry that this character cottage did not suit Amanda. Property Owner
Melanie “Cottage is wonderful, home from home, owners have thought of everything.”
Very peaceful location. Parking for 2 big cars is difficult, but spoke to owner and parked in front of garage with no issues. Owners incredibly helpful whenever I spoke to them. Highly recommend
- Melanie, July 2024Fiona “Lovely cottage - really enjoyed our stay .”
Only small niggles were the parking - close by relatives came to visit us - no way could we get 2 cars in parking space . Steep stairs , difficult at night if going downstairs to the bathroom .
- Fiona, June 2024Dietmar J. “It was a very nice cottage.”
everything was here - we dont‘t miss anything ! thanks for all !
- Dietmar J., June 2024Terence “We spent a very relaxing holiday with everything we hoped for - well equipped and really comfortable beds!”
Adjacent to a quiet lane, excellent for dog walking. Falmouth, the Helford River, a Donkey Sanctuary and pretty gardens to visit nearby. We would highly recommend Eldamare Cottage & would certainly love to return.
- Terence, May 2024Katie “We had a wonderful stay at Eldamar cottage.”
It was a warm, cozy cottage and a lovely space for the four of us and our dog. The bright and airy conservatory was lovely to enjoy a cup of tea after a busy day out and the cottage was clean and really well stocked. The location was fabulous to explore so many places in Cornwall, most places were only 10 - 15 minutes drive. We would definitely come back!
- Katie, April 2024Thank you for your lovely response. It was a pleasure to have you too. Property Owner
William “The owners have taken a lot of trouble to present a beautiful Cornish cottage just as it should be.”
They are friendly and very approachable. The cottage is well equipped, cosy, comfortable and warm. It is also situated in a quiet piece of unspoilt Cornwall but within easy reach of amenities. We would highly recommend this cottage to those looking for a holiday base in Cornwall.
- William, October 2023Pamela “Clean and comfy well stocked cottage in the heart of Cornwall.”
Central location for visiting all popular tourist attractions and to explore lesser known areas. A little gem for peace and quiet, local amenities including pub a short drive away. I’m sure some great walks in the local area not explored this visit. Owner contactable and very friendly if required. Well worth a stay if you want countryside. A quiet lane runs up the side of the cottage which is great for walking dogs. I would stay here again.
- Pamela, September 2023We do our best to keep our customers happy and thank you for your kind comments. It would be lovely if you could visit again. Balliol and Estelle Fowden Property Owner
Alex “Great cottage.”
No complaints , fully recommend this location
- Alex, September 2023Thank you for your kind comments, Balliol and Estelle Fowden Property Owner
John “The cottage is really comfortable and well-equipped with a wood-burner and a lovely conservatory.”
It's in a quiet, rural location that is ideal for exploring west Cornwall. My wife and I spent a lovely week revisiting old haunts and finding new ones. We haven't met the owners but all our communications with them have been helpful.
- John, September 2023Thank you for your kind comments and pleased you enjoyed your stay. Balliol & Estelle Fowden Property Owner
Sara “We stayed for 14 nights.”
This cottage has a lovely location and is very quiet. Fairly well equipped. Beds were comfortable and the Conservatory and excellent place to sit. However we felt the cleanliness let it down. when we arrived there was a musty smell in the house as if it had been shut up for a while, and there was a lots of dusty areas and cobwebs around. The countertops in both the kitchen and utility area were very sticky to the touch. I therefore spent the first evening dusting and wiping down the surfaces. Once this was done however we were able to enjoy our time here and the musty smell did clear with the windows open. The other issue is that the phone signal here for O2 is non existent but we were able phone call and text using the Wi-Fi. Calling. We did enjoy our stay and the lovely area and coves we visited made for a lovely holiday. Recommend the Halfway House on the main road to Helston, lovely food, also Pandora Inn great location. would not recommend the New Inn , tried twice to book but staff were rude so did not try 3rd time
- Sara, September 2023Sorry to hear we didn’t meet your expectations on cleanliness. If you had let us know at the time, our housekeeper could have returned to remedy any deficiencies. It seems that the unusually wet weather brought forward the start of the spider season and although many were re-homed out of doors a few will return sometimes. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Cornwall and enjoyed some of its many delights. Property Owner
Sacha “What a wonderful cottage, the space and layout was brilliant for a little one, a teen and a Labrador, plus parents.”
We loved the location, rural and quiet and some lovely walks with the dog. One of the best stocked kitchens I have ever seen, you could quite easily cater for more visitors and a lovely welcome gift. If you did fancy a drink it's around 20mins stroll to the New inn. The facilities were also fantastic as the washing machine came in very useful with the little one, we highly recommend this lovely cottage
- Sacha, August 2023Thank you for your lovely, detailed comments. Many people write lengthy and interesting entries in our visitors’ book and it’s pleasing for us and our housekeeper when they transfer to the Sykes Website. Brings a big, happy smile to all our faces. Property Owner
Elizabeth “This was a lovely comfortable cottage in a great location.”
Very well equipped
- Elizabeth, June 2023Thank you for your kind comments. Balliol & Estelle Fiwden Property Owner
Rachael “This was our 3rd visit and it always feels so welcoming.”
Appreciate the welcome gifts, milk etc.Lovely cosy feel and a very relaxing cottage with a beautiful garden. The conservatory is such a warm, comfortable place to relax in at the end of the day.
- Rachael, May 2023And it was lovely to have you visit again, especially one who leaves the cottage so beautifully clean. This is always very much appreciated by our caretaker of course, but especially so during this spell of exceptionally hot weather. Best wishes Estelle and Balliol. Property Owner
Andrew “Excellent property.”
Probably the quietist place we have ever stayed. It was absolutely perfect for our needs and I would certainly recommend it to anyone.
- Andrew, May 2023Thank you for your kind and positive comments. Balliol & Estelle Fowden Property Owner
Chris “We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Eldamar Cottage.”
Very tidy and clean cottage and very welcoming owners at time of arrival. Good facilities and nice quiet spot just a short drive to a variety of beaches and Falmouth. We recommend this cottage.
- Chris, October 2022We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your recommendation. Property Owner
Rachael “Very cosy cottage with everything you need provided.”
The conservatory is our favourite place to sit, warm and bright and looking over the pretty garden. Quiet and peaceful but loads of places to visit within a short drive.
- Rachael, September 2022Thank you for your kind comments. Property Owner
Jane “We had a lovely stay at this cottage.”
It was in an extremely quiet location. We enjoyed our stay.
- Jane, August 2022Thank you for your kind comments. Property Owner
Nick “A very nice comfortable country cottage near the towns of Penryn and Falmouth, situated down a tiny little lane from the village of Mabe Burnthouse.”
Really spacious, good bedrooms, a decent bathroom, good dining and living room area, nuclear hot conservatory, and lovely front garden. Perfect for 2 people for a week away with dogs. Great situation to explore the Cornish coast with visits to Falmouth, Argal, Glendurgan Gardens, Durgan Beach, Helford Passage, Gweek Seal Sanctuary, Flicka Donkey Sanctuary, Lizard Point, Kynance Cove and Mullion Cove, plus the beautiful St Mawes. Also walkable distance to the incredible Verdant Brewery Taproom, then short drive to Verdant Seafood Bar in Falmouth.
- Nick, July 2022Thank you so much Nick for your kind and informative comments. The new conservatory has heat reflected glass on it’s roof but we are having extremely nice weather at the moment. It was really kind of you to water the garden and keep it looking so pretty. Must try the tap room. Property Owner
Francis “A delightful setting and very peaceful.”
The cottage has been provided very handsomely and is very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay very much and can recommend this for your holidays.
- Francis, April 2022Thank you for your kind comments. Property Owner
Sally “The cottage was wonderful.”
We felt welcomed and relaxed being here. Great location, near to Falmouth and Penryn with some great places to eat or visit nearby, but also remote, quiet and peaceful. Spotlessly clean, very well equipped, and very comfortable. It was perfect for our late Christmas and New Year family celebrations. We would definitely stay here again Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely cottage
- Sally, December 2021Thank you for your kind comments. Property Owner
Colin “A lovely well-equipped cosy cottage in a quiet hamlet.”
The cottage was spotless and lots of info was provided by the owner that made our stay really easy. The welcome bottle of wine was also appreciated. The cottage is really well situated for Falmouth and it is easy to get to lots of other parts of Cornwall too. It was wonderful to relax in the lovely conservatory with a drink after a day out and about. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Eldamar!
- Colin, October 2021Thank you for your kind comments. Property Owner
Christopher “A very cosy well equipped cottage.”
All as described with welcoming wine and chocolates. It was convenient for Falmouth and the New Inn at Mabe had good food and friendly staff, if little choice for vegetarians. We enjoyed coastal path, St Ives, the Helford estuary and Trebah Gardens. Mostly dog friendly.
- Christopher, October 2021Ronald “The cottage was very clean, comfortable and well equipped”
- Ronald, September 2021Annabella “Lovely quiet location with lots to do in the surrounding area.”
Very helpful hosts.
- Annabella, August 2021Thank you for your kind comments. Property Owner
Sue “The cottage was extremely well equipped just needs some outdoor seating and a place to hang clothes inside.”
- Sue, August 2021Debra “The cottage was perfect and just in the right place to visit all the places we wanted to visit.”
The cottage had everything you needed and more.
- Debra, June 2021Sally “It was so lovely, we booked again.”
The cottage is in a beautiful position and is very well equipped. The owners helpful tips were much appreciated and we used several of them. The walks close to the cottage are great as is Argal reservoir which has a beautiful walking path. Our dogs loved their stay too.
- Sally, May 2021Sandra “We were relaxed from the minute we walked through the front door.”
Eldamar Cottage was simply a home-from-home. It was so well equipped and comfortable. We did not realise that it was so remote from the village but, that said, it was perfect for a peaceful getaway. It was just so quiet and exactly what we needed after all the lockdowns and restrictions we have all had recently. We went out and about in the locality: Falmouth, Redruth, Penryn and even found a wonderful place called Durgan where there is a beautiful collection of bays and beaches. We normally stay on the other coastline (St Ives, Perranporth, St Agnes, etc) and have not stayed on "this side" before. Our grandson is attending Falmouth University so that was why we originally booked Eldamar Cottage, to be near him to visit, but we discovered all sorts of lovely places to go in addition. We can highly recommend Eldamar Cottage to everyone. Please do book it to stay, it has everything you could ever need. There is even a huge Asda about 4 minutes drive away to stock up on your food and drink!!
- Sandra, April 2021Kirsty “The cottage is lovely and cosy.”
It is a perfect base to explore south Cornwall, we had a lovely time!
- Kirsty, October 2020Lorraine “A welcome bottle of wine would of been nice as a gesture.”
More channels on the tv would also be beneficial. Overall we were happy with the cottage.
- Lorraine, October 2020Belinda “A very cosy, well thought out cottage.”
Good central heating and a welcoming log burner. Exceptionally well equipped . Lots of areas to relax in as described in the information. Light and airy. Very generous resources such as washing capsules. Very comfortable beds. Great position for exploring Cornwall both North and South. Asda very close. Two outdoor areas perfect for all day sun. Would highly recommend. One of the best, if not the best place, I have stayed in. Home from home.
- Belinda, September 2020Paul “Cottage lovely and clean, lovely location wouldn’t think twice about booking again”
- Paul, September 2020Carol “Eldamar cottage is one of the most well equipped self catering lets that we have stayed in, there is enough eqiupment to accommadate an army.”
Although rural in location it is very well located for motorway access to visit other areas of cornwall. The village pub is within a short walk away, although I would not want to do this walk in the dark......there are no kerbsides to walk down the country lane. I would suggest a couple of small fans would be useful for the bedrooms in the summer months and I am not sure if your description states that the bathroom and the only WC is downstairs.....this was not a problem for us but it may be a concern for others. All in all we had a lovely week in Eldamar
- Carol, September 2020Rob “A really lovely cottage!”
Welcoming and cosy. Eldamar is ideally situated to explore southern Cornwall, Close enough to the local amenities yet quietly tucked away from all the noise and traffic! Would love to come back
- Rob, August 2020Nadia “The cottage was really lovely and the photos don't make the location justice.”
It was really remote with some fantastic walks around the corner. We would highly recommend it and would definitely come back again.
- Nadia, August 2020Catherine “Great shower in the bathroom and nice conservatory to sit in.”
Fridge was far too small for 4 people and back garden was very bare so didn’t use it.
- Catherine, July 2020Debra “We found Eldamar Cottage to be comfortable, clean and very well-equipped.”
The central heating is very efficient so that, alongside the log burner, creates a warm, cosy cottage suitable for winter holidays. Within easy reach of the cottage are many attractions in different directions, making it a good base from which to travel. A lovely place to stay. Deb, Staffordshire
- Debra, February 2020Peter “It was a lovely cottage situated in a fantastic location.”
We can’t fault the cottage. It was very well equipped. I would highly recommend it
- Peter, October 2019Annette “Sadly the main double bedroom was very damp and smells strongly of mould.”
One of the walls has mould on it and the picture above the bed also. I spent the week on the sofa as I couldn't bare being in a damp room with my asthma. The kitchen had crumbs on the surface by the bread bin and toaster on our arrival. You can't close the conservatory windows so another damp unusable room as water collects on the window sills when it rains, I booked the cottage for this room as my son has autism and won't sit in the same room as others so he spent the week in his room.
- Annette, August 2019We are sorry to hear that you have experienced some issues with our holiday home. If only you had made us aware during your stay we may have been able to address your concerns. Our housekeeper normally receives very good comments about her work, but it would seem that an oversight has occurred which we will address. In respect of the reported musty smell we recently replaced the old draughty wooden sash windows with new high performance windows. The old windows allowed the cottage to breathe rather too much! Perhaps the new ones have tipped the balance the other way, and we will address this. The timber framed single glazed garden annexe is a traditional structure which moves with the weather and was never intended to be insulated or sealed to the same standards as a house. Our recommendation (as stated in the cottage manual) is to always leave the fanlight windows open slightly to ventilate. As with everything in life there are always trade-offs. Eldamar Cottage is our dream holiday home. It is a beautiful traditional, characterful solid granite Cornish building, and there will always be some negative aspects to this in comparison to a modern property, which need to be borne in mind. Property Owner
Douglas “Our fifth visit, have already booked again for next year A very comfortable cottage and well placed to spend time visiting Cornwall.”
- Douglas, July 2019Denise “Eldamar cottage is well situated for getting around Cornwall.”
The cottage was well maintained , clean and had everything we needed to make us welcome and comfortable. It was lovely and cosy while having lots of space. It was so well equipped that we didn't want for anything. The owners have thought of everything we could possibly need. We would highly recommend anyone to stay in this beautiful cottage.
- Denise, April 2019Linda “Easy to book through Sykes The cottage was warm and comfortable Very well equipped and in a lovely location”
- Linda, October 2018Thelma “We had a very enjoyable week with our son his wife and 2 westies.”
It was close to all the main towns and supermarkets.Great walks with the dogs and Falmouth just down the road .We would recommend this lovely cottage and would like to go back again.
- Thelma, September 2018Myra “We really enjoyed our holiday at Eldamar Cottage.”
The cottage was well equipped and very clean and everything was as described. The only issue I felt was that the owner is very keen on recycling, which is fine. However when we arrived it was made clear that there would be only one rubbish collection (on the Monday after we arrived) and after that we were responsible for taking any further rubbish, from the last 5 days of our holiday, to the local recycling point and if we did not do that we should remove it from the premises when we left. (No rubbish was to be left on the premises when we departed). We have never come across this policy before in any of the many properties we have stayed in. We are also keen on recycling but feel it is asking a bit much to be expected to dispose of our own rubbish. We, of course are happy to bag and bin our rubbish but do not feel happy about being expected to take our own rubbish to the dump. This was definitely not shown to be part of "the deal" when we booked the cottage and if we had been aware we would probably not booked it. I have since spoken to the owner about this and I believe she will be contacting you to put something on your website.
- Myra, September 2018Thank you for your kind comments regarding Eldamar Cottage. We have now been able to engage a local contractor to provide a rubbish and recycling collection service. Property Owner
Summary
- Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 2 x single
- Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Open-plan living area with kitchen, and dining area and sitting area with woodburner
- Separate utility
- Conservatory.
- Oil central heating with woodburner in sitting room
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freesat DVD, Stereo/CD, Telephone - (incoming and emergency calls only) WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
- Fuel and power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Travel cot and highchair
- Off-road parking for 2 cars
- Enclosed garden to the front and rear with terraced courtyard and furniture
- Two well-behaved pets welcome, £20 per dog per week
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 1 mile and pub 0.7 miles
- Note: The staircase is open tread.
The property
Penryn 2.2 miles.
Eldamar Cottage lies on the outskirts of Penryn, a location of architecture and harbour heritage with attractive granite buildings along the cobbled streets down to the sea.
Well-suited for families, this is somewhere special for everyone to come together and relax in comfort amongst the exposed stonework, and heart-warming features.
The ground floor is home to an open-plan living area with the added benefit of a woodburning stove, comfortable seating, and a dining table which seats up to six people.
After a get-together, why not make yourselves right at home in front of the TV, or enjoy the conservatory for some peace and quiet.
A good night's sleep is promised in all of the three bedrooms, a lovely arrangement with ample storage for your belongings, and pleasant views to wake up to.
The accommodation is finished with a country cottage kitchen, and a family bathroom where you can get ready in style, each day that goes by.
This retreat is a tranquil base for visiting coast and countryside, nestled off a narrow lane with distant views over Falmouth Bay on a clear day and Argal Lake for strolls and fishing.
Falmouth lies three miles away, with its wonderful beaches, marina, harbour, shops and a daily ferry to St Mawes.
Alternatively, visit the National Maritime Museum for a taste of Cornwall’s sea-faring history, or the fine Tudor fortress of Pendennis Castle.
A holiday experience not to be missed.
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About the location
FALMOUTH
Penryn 2 miles; Mabe 3 miles; Truro 11 miles.
Falmouth, with its magnificent natural harbour (the third largest in the world), winding streets and beaches, will keep you occupied for hours. The town's old harbour-side pubs, excellent shopping, art gallery and stunning National Maritime Museum simply complete the picture. Pendennis Castle, built by Henry VIII, is Falmouth's most popular attraction, sited on its own peninsula with superb panoramic sea views. Across from Falmouth harbour is the beautiful town of St Mawes, surrounded by the rocky coves, sandy beaches and lush green countryside of the Roseland Peninsula. Go there by car (15 miles) or take the passenger ferry from Falmouth (15 minutes). For nature lovers there is the Swanpool Nature Reserve, a lagoon and site of special scientific interest teeming with a variety of wildlife. There is also a golf course. Falmouth offers such a rich variety of landscape and attractions for people of all ages, it is sure to tempt you back time and again.
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