Destiny Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

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

Reviews

10 Customer Review(s)

Mr Clements
October 2020

“Destiny Cottage is set in a great location a short walk to the Village.”

and Harbour.

and Harbour. The Cottage is very tired smelt and felt damp and was not clean.It needs some reinvestment in the property we came back a day early as didn’t feel comfortable in the environment especially with COVID.

- Mr Clements, October 2020

Thank you for taking the time to contact us with your feedback. We have arranged for an inspection to be carried out at this property following your comments. Owner relations
Mrs Odonnelljappy September 2020

“Beautiful little cottage and lovely and peaceful.”

Would recommend to anyone who doesn’t mind walking up the steep hill as could be challenging for the less mobile! Will definitely book again as has a fabulous time in Boscastle.

- Mrs Odonnelljappy, September 2020
Ms Czarny August 2020

“All though the cottage was lovely.”

.I really feel that it could do with some TLC... it wasn't very clean and in these times I was shocked..no mattress protector ..and all rooms smelt quite damp and fusty.. we have been in many old cottages similar and never experience a smell.. I'm sorry for the bad review and have never moaned before but was not a nice experience and won't be returning or recommending..

- Ms Czarny, August 2020
Mrs Meehan August 2020

“We loved the cottage, it was comfortable and homely.”

The location and parking was brilliant. It would have been good to have had a washing line instead of the small dryer. But apart from that it was a super stay. Many thanks.

- Mrs Meehan, August 2020
Mr Salt August 2020

“Boscastle is a wonderful location for a quiet, relaxing holiday although Destiny Cottage is far from ideal regarding accommodation.”

We do not enjoy writing negative reviews but potential clients should be aware of a number of issues. On arrival the key is collected from a key-code box. No problem there accessing the key but when we attempted to unlock the yale lock of the front door we thought that we’d got the wrong key. After about 10 minutes of attempting to unlock the door we finally managed to get in. Once inside we encountered dog-hairs on the floor & furniture, the cleaning that takes place during change-over leaving a lot to be desired. We spent an hour cleaning, which included scrubbing the frying pan and a saucepan which still had the remnants of a previous occupier’s food on it. The general state of repair is poor, largely due to chipped paintwork on skirting boards & furniture, which gave a neglected appearance throughout. When you come to use the hot water you have to be aware that it is not just hot, but scalding, although this does not apply to the shower which worked fine. The mattress on the bed probably needs to be replaced as we could feel the springs inside it. We went and bought a mattress topper which helped to make it a little more comfortable. You also need to be extremely thin to access the far side of the bedroom as the end of the bed probably only has about a foot to squeeze around. This also coincides with the fact that the curtain pole juts out from the wall at head-height opposite the end of the bed which makes going to the bathroom during the night something of an obstacle course. However, the worst aspect about the cottage has to be the wasps. Each morning we were greeted by between 10 & 20 wasps (sometimes more) that seem to gain access during the night into the front porch. As soon as you open the front door which leads to the porch door (& is the only exit for the property) they fly into the kitchen. Luckily only I was stung & not my partner. Some mornings I spent up to an hour trying to rid the ground floor of these insects. The cottage is located less than a 5-minute walk from the centre of Boscastle. The walk back up from Boscastle is quite steep although ‘The Old Private Road’ which is a footpath accessed directly opposite the cottage is a far more gently gradient to and from the village. To sum-up Boscastle is a wonderful place for a holiday – it is a harbour village surrounded by cliff-top walks (including being less than 10 minutes from the South-West Coastal Path), woodland and river walks, and adequate places to eat. However, we would strongly advise others against booking this cottage, and are surprised that a supposedly reputable lettings Company such as Sykes has this property on their portfolio.

- Mr Salt, August 2020
A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer July 2020

“A few lovely days away”

We spent a lovely few days away here. Ideal for coastal walks/ trail runs, and cycling around the coast. Close enough to restaurants, cafes, pubs, local spar, deli, and a few shops. It was well equipped, but we found the water too hot to wash your hands unfortunately. It would also be really helpful to have a few pegs, as it kindly supplied a washing machine/ washing basket. We would definately go back again. Thank you.

- A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer, July 2020
Mrs Dale February 2020

“The cottage was clean and tidy, it had a lovely message from the owners in a folder with all the appliance instructions.”

There was a two pint carton of milk in the fridge and Cornish tea bags, coffee and biscuits upon our welcome. We would have left a lovely message in the guest book if we could have found a pen. Thanks for a great visit.

- Mrs Dale, February 2020
Mark G October 2016

“Absolutley fantastic stay”

As soon as we opened the door, we realised what a fantastic place this was, quite, relaxing, but near to village and harbour, have allready booked for next year and can't wait.

- Mark G, October 2016
197PeterK April 2016

“Nice Cottage with Log Burner”

Thiis has been our second stay in DESTINY COTTAGE.It is a nice cosy with it's own log burner.Great for two people,especially if you own a dog.The walks from here are great.Up the Valency Valley or along the National Trust panoramic path down to the harbour.The cottage garden is small but the bird life is great.The cottage shares a bigger communal garden,which makes up for it's own being small.So give it a try.We booked through Helpful Holidays.They are great.So please go and enjoy.Many Thanks to the owners for 2 nice holidays in your cottage.

- 197PeterK, April 2016
judith h January 2016

“Lovely cosy cottage”

We stayed here for Christmas and thought it was very cosy with everything you need. Good for dogs with walks possible from cottage.Well appointed within village.

- judith h, January 2016
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The property

A Grade II listed, terraced cottage in an attractive row of seven on the hill winding down 250 yards to Boscastle village centre with its shops/pubs/restaurants; harbour, 500 yards (leafy footpath down from opposite side of access lane).

In front, own small enclosed garden (table/chairs) looking over a larger, communal lawned area (benches), although the garden is enclosed, it is not dog proof. Inside, pretty cottage furnishings and original character and charm: lovely old flagstoned floor (rugs) downstairs, gothic-style arched windows/doors and knobbly beams/walls/floors.

From the garden, arched double doors to porch.

Open-plan living/dining/kitchen (microwave, fridge-freezer, electric cooker) with TV/DVD and fireplace (woodburner), cosy for dining or sitting (additional sofa/day bed cleverly built-in under stairs).

Up steep stairs (5'4" ceiling in places), with a glimpse of fields, a double bedroom (bed with footboard) with oak floor (rug); bathroom (suite, shower over bath) with washing machine and cupboard for clothes-hanging (no wardrobe in bedroom).

No children, except pre-crawling babies.

A sweet cottage in a handy spot for walking/exploring the coast. Boscastle: famous village (pubs) where two rivers meet the sea in a natural harbour between steep moorland hillsides.

Very lovely cliff and wooded-valley walks.

Pretty low-tide sand beach at Bossiney, 2 miles, or bigger Trebarwith Strand (surfing), 5; Tintagel, 3.

Pony-trekking locally.

Floorplans

1st FloorGround Floor

Summary

One bedroom: a double bedroom and family bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Ground floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with wood burning stove.
Electric panel heaters with wood burning stove
Microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine, TV with DVD, WiFi, Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for one car
Enclosed garden
Two well-behaved dogs welcome, Sorry no smoking
Pub less than 1 mile from property
Note: This property does not accept children except babes in arms.

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

About the location

BOSCASTLE

Tintagel 4 miles; Camelford 6 miles.

A perfect Cornish coastal village, the road through Boscastle runs down to the small harbour at the bottom of the hill. The quaint village shops, local restaurants and pubs offering good food, Cornish real ales and live entertainment by local musicians, make this an ever popular visitor destination. Spectacular cliff tops, rocky coves, wild surf, open fields and rich wildlife characterise this beautiful area. The coastal footpath passes through some of Britain’s most rugged and spectacular coastal scenery. The sandy beaches of Bossiney, Trebarwith Strand and Crackington Haven are all within 5 miles and the surfing beaches at Bude and Polzeath are within easy driving distance. Close at hand lie the delights of Tintagel, swathed in the legends of King Arthur, 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.

Note: This property does not accept children except babes in arms.

Destiny Cottage

Boscastle, Cornwall (Ref. 976346)

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Reviews

“Destiny Cottage is set in a great location a short walk to the Village.”

“Beautiful little cottage and lovely and peaceful.”

“All though the cottage was lovely.”

“We loved the cottage, it was comfortable and homely.”

“Boscastle is a wonderful location for a quiet, relaxing holiday although Destiny Cottage is far from ideal regarding accommodation.”

“A few lovely days away”

“The cottage was clean and tidy, it had a lovely message from the owners in a folder with all the appliance instructions.”

“Absolutley fantastic stay”

“Nice Cottage with Log Burner”

“Lovely cosy cottage”

The property

Floorplans

Summary

About the location

BOSCASTLE