Destiny Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

16 Customer Review(s)

“Re Ref- COR-127039-CF, It was very disappointing to find the cottage had not been cleaned, if at all.”

So my Fiancee took it on board to clean through. In doing so she slipped off the stairs onto the slate flagged floor! This then caused us to visit two Minor Injuries Units on the Monday! Not broken but shoulder badly bruised and still causing some pain, now! Contacted owner as requested, not interested. Highlighted other complaints to him, Mr M Scott. Nothing received from him since. Extremely disappointed and annoyed. We made the best of the rest of our holiday. But feel substantial ...

So my Fiancee took it on board to clean through. In doing so she slipped off the stairs onto the slate flagged floor! This then caused us to visit two Minor Injuries Units on the Monday! Not broken but shoulder badly bruised and still causing some pain, now! Contacted owner as requested, not interested. Highlighted other complaints to him, Mr M Scott. Nothing received from him since. Extremely disappointed and annoyed. We made the best of the rest of our holiday. But feel substantial compensation is required.

- Mr Buckley, September 2019
“We had a great stay in a brilliant cottage.”

It was perfect in every way.

- Mrs Thomas, August 2019
“Lovely cottage.”

Perfect for our needs. Welcome pack and wood/ kindling very appreciated. Found cottage clean and tidy. Perfect base for exploring Boscastle and surrounding area.

- Mrs Woodward, July 2019
“The cottage was clean and reasonably well equipped with most things you would need.”

It was well placed to get into Boscastle, either a quick walk down the hill (not so quick on the way up) or via the bridal path opposite. The coastal path is just over the road and is it not very far to walk to Pentargon Waterfall. Good base for exploring Bodmin moor or going further round the coast. Just a few things let the place down • Washing machine rubber was green with mould and smelt awful • Nowhere to hang washing outside if you did use the machine • Wardrobe was in the bathroom so clothes would get damp. It smelt very musty • Towel rail over the toilet. Not very hygienic • The cottage information in the folder is not up to date • Texted the contact person listed and they no longer clean the cottage. They did not have an alternative number • Only two small windows upstairs so it gets very hot at night. A fan would have helped

- Mrs Harper, June 2019
“Sykes were easy to use and the app is very helpful and makes everything you need accessible for your holiday.”

Destiny Cottage however was not the standard of cleanliness and hygiene that I expect from a holiday cottage, particularly when it is costing someone approx. £700 for the week. The location was great as we love the area but if they are going to charge people the amount they do, they ought to clean it and give it a lick of paint. Things like the kettle and skirting boards were chipped, scratched and stained. How much does it cost to replace an old and tatty kettle? The amount of collected dog hair clinging to the brush bit of the front door was gross. There is rustic and just plain filthy. I believe we left it cleaner than we found it. Personally, I wouldn't leave my own house that unclean even for house guests. I honestly feel like we were robbed for the amount we paid. I don't like to leave negative reviews but I feel that the owners should know about this in case they aren't aware and should address it.

- Miss Sumner-cole, June 2019
“A perfect location for walking to the harbour village.”

Very relaxing stay and would stay here again.

- Mr Wells, May 2019
“Beautiful cottage in a lovely village .”

. would love to return

- Mr Payne, May 2019
“This was the seventh time we had stayed at Destiny Cottage so we must like it!”

Very handy for the coast path; there is an off-road footpath to the harbour just across the road which comes out just above the Witchcraft Museum and is a lot less steep than the hill out of the village. Cottage is very cosy with everything that you need. Boscastle is an excellent base for the north coast, though as we've been there so often we tend to stay local. Great walks up the Valency Valley to Minster Church or St Juliots. If you are feeling like a longer walk, across the fields to St Nectans, on to Tintagel then back along the coast path takes about six hours.

- Mr Cunnington, April 2019
“Destiny Cottage is charming and quaint and we had a wonderful few days there - it is in a great location although care needs to be taken when on foot as there is very little pathway if at all along the main road.”

The cottage is well equipped and cosy. We loved the log fire and the views from the gorgeous windows. Our BUTs are that the mattress on the bed was very uncomfortable and lumpy. Both my husband and I woke up with stiff backs or necks each morning. Also, the rugs in the bedroom were decidedly ugly by anyone's standards and need to be in keeping with the cottage rather than dark nylon grey in one case and brown and white stringy looking. Lastly, the towel rail didn't work in the bathroom despite a previous guest noting it in the guest book - this wasn't serious enough to warrant calling the house keeper out but is a note for her for future guests. We were asked to leave by 10 am and made it out of the cottage 5 mins late at 10:05. The male housekeeper was very short with us and pointed out crossly that he had "three other cottages to clean". Since check-in is at 3pm, I would have thought the two housekeepers had plenty of time to clean them and didn't need to make us feel so bad about 5 mins. It was, sadly, a sour note to leave on and completely unnecessary.

- Mrs Pearey, April 2019
“The cottage is very cute, and so quiet!”

It was a fantastic base for exploring the area, with lots of walks nearby, with the coast path and inland footpaths. We were there for a week and only used the car once. Newcastle is lovely, would recommend the Riverside for food in the villsge, and the Farm shop if you head out of the village slightly. We had a great week in a lovely base.

- Miss Tuffin, March 2019
“A great little cottage in fantastic location and all the facilities on your doorstep, the fridge/freezer would have been handy if it was bigger and the tv far to small to watch , but all in all a winner !”

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- Mr Baker, December 2018
“The cottage is in a great location, just a few minutes walk down into Boscastle, very well equipped we had everything in the kitchen we needed and more, the fridge could be bigger, fitting food and drink in was a struggle.”

The lounge furniture is very comfy, but for us the bed was far too hard. We had a few minor issues, a bath towel was wet and both hand towels were damp, not sure why anyone would go to the trouble of folding them up and putting them on the end of the bed knowing they weren't dry. Texted the housekeeper to ask for dry towels, didn't get a reply. Later that night we went to light the log burner which was meant to be laid ready, it wasn't and there was no initial supply of kindling or logs either, so we had to make do with the oil filled radiator. Emailed the owner as per notice in the kitchen, told him about the towels and the fire, also asked how to get the heated towel rail in the bathroom to work. Didn't get a reply to the email either. Maybe change the property details, let people supply their own towels and fire wood and none of this would be an issue.

- Mrs Jarvis, October 2018
“We had a fab week at Destiny Cottage.”

It's cosy, well equipped and had everything we needed. Plenty of room for 2. The shower was good too - always a plus in my book after a long hot walk. The small garden was perfect and secure for our dog to 'nose around', and for us to have a BBQ. Off-road parking is a bonus too. A washing line would've been nice, but the lovely neighbour let us use hers. It's just a short walk from the centre of Boscastle, so we were able to take advantage of its amenities - a well-stocked Spar, good pub, fish and chip shop/restaurant, cafes, tea room, couple of other restaurants, as well as the National Trust shop and cafe. Also a great base for exploring this area of Cornwall, either by foot - with walks from your door, or by car.

- Mrs Harris, July 2018
“We enjoyed our two weeks in Destiny Cottage.”

It is a cute little place, however there are a few things that we're disappointed about. Firstly, as we'd booked for two weeks, we expected a change of bedlinen and towels midway through. A simple bundle would have sufficed. Instead we washed the towels ourselves. As this would have occurred if we had only booked a week, we were disappointed. There was no vacuum cleaner (despite the welcome pack saying there was) and the dustpan was inadequate. Consequently, with a shedding dog, we found the cottage getting dirty towards the end of our stay. Secondly, the description of the property includes DVD player. This was missing, despite the presence of DVDs on the shelf. The front door key is very stiff in the Yale lock. It is slightly twisted. Consequently we didn't use the Yale, just the mortice in the first door. We didn't know which whirligig to use. We inadvertently picked the neighbours one who made it clear we had made a mistake. There was only a small clothes airer, inadequate for a full wash. The fridge freezer is described as 'under the counter'. It's tiny! We needed to store both dog food and provisions and there wasnt enough room in the firdge which was no bigger than caravan size. There's room in the kitchen for a decent sized fridge. The proportions were mean. Checking back on the photos of the property, they gave the impression of considerably more space than there is. We consider the price for two weeks in high season to be excessive for the size and nature of the property. In addition the 'communal' grassed area isn't particularly pleasant, and whilst there's space for parking, it wasnt clarified where we should park. Finally, we would recommend that you check to ensure the description and photos are representative. This is the second Sykes cottage that we've had issues with. The general standard of care taken with the property is below what we expected for the price and description given.

- Mrs Kilby, July 2018
“The placement of the cottage was fantastic with the outdoor area to enjoy”

- Mr Middleton, May 2018
“The only thing that was a bit disconcerting was the lock on the inside door being stiff.”

We got the hang of it by the end of the week but it is awkward as the outside door does not open outwards to afford easy access. Other than that, the cottage was perfect. We had a lovely stay. Everything was clean and comfortable and the kitchen was so well stocked with utensils and crockery, it exceeded our expectations.

- Mrs Bryan, April 2018
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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.

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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 & Ratings

“Re Ref- COR-127039-CF, It was very disappointing to find the cottage had not been cleaned, if at all.”

“We had a great stay in a brilliant cottage.”

“Lovely cottage.”

“The cottage was clean and reasonably well equipped with most things you would need.”

“Sykes were easy to use and the app is very helpful and makes everything you need accessible for your holiday.”

“A perfect location for walking to the harbour village.”

“Beautiful cottage in a lovely village .”

“This was the seventh time we had stayed at Destiny Cottage so we must like it!”

“Destiny Cottage is charming and quaint and we had a wonderful few days there - it is in a great location although care needs to be taken when on foot as there is very little pathway if at all along the main road.”

“The cottage is very cute, and so quiet!”

“A great little cottage in fantastic location and all the facilities on your doorstep, the fridge/freezer would have been handy if it was bigger and the tv far to small to watch , but all in all a winner !”

“The cottage is in a great location, just a few minutes walk down into Boscastle, very well equipped we had everything in the kitchen we needed and more, the fridge could be bigger, fitting food and drink in was a struggle.”

“We had a fab week at Destiny Cottage.”

“We enjoyed our two weeks in Destiny Cottage.”