April Cottage

Only issue was rubbish bins, they hadn't been collected from previous week and also no recycling facility.

Everything else was superb. All equipment you needed.

Amazing cottage in the perfect location!

Cottage was well equipped, clean, tidy and spacious. We had an issue whilst we were there of a broken toilet (these things happen and you can’t predict them) but the owners quickly solved it, even on the bank holiday.

We've been going to Coverack for many years, but never stayed in the centre of the village before.

Loved the location and loved how cosy the cottage felt. Very clean and everything you need. We've stayed in properties sleeping 6 which only has 6 of everything, so it was great to see plenty of crockery and cutlery; also the additional dining chairs which meant we could have family, who were also staying in the village, round for dinner. The steps at the back are steep so we didn't use the back garden, but then again, no need when you can sit on the harbour or one of the many benches with your brew/glass of wine, when it's nice. We wouldn't hesitate in booking April cottage again

Myself and my family had a wonderful holiday, that much I have booked it again for next year.

The cottage was really clean and comfortable and location was brilliant, we have been going to Coverack now for about 12 years and this is the best cottage we have stayed in and looking forward to going again next year.

April cottage had everything that we needed for a weeks stay and was very comfortable.

The kitchen facilities were plentiful and the two fridges and freezers very helpful. Washing machine and washing line great. The garden shed door was not accessible as lock rusted shut so could not get to BBQ. Very handy being opposite the village shop and within walking distance of the Paris Hotel and the Bay Hotel where we had dinner.

This is a beautiful gem of a cottage- perfectly placed for the beach and coastal path, as well as the wonderful Village Stores opposite with fresh pastries, delicious pasties and other helpful supplies.

Spacious living area, kitchen and bedrooms, all in perfect condition. And a treat of a sun trap garden behind set amongst flowers, facing the sea, This is a wonderful cottage - thank you so much for the stay!

A well equipped kitchen, and comfortable house in a great location, lovely walking all around and a beautiful spot.

Everything was first class, I am a little disabled and don’t usually book anything with stairs cause I do struggle a bit , but after a few days it got easier but that wouldn’t put me off going back it’s a lovely little cottage and I even manage to get in the garden

Lovely cottage in a wonderful location - beautiful views and walks from the door, and the village shop just opposite.

Cottage cosy and well equipped.

Damp in the bedrooms needs sorting and new carpets need to be fitted.

Some sharp bits on the stairs as tacks were exposed where carpet no longer sticks. These were the only issues, we found it a Lovely cottage and great location.

April cottage was lovely great location clean and comfy.

Enjoyed watching seagull chicks in their nests and on the roof from the garden

Dear Annie One of the main reasons for booking April Cottage in Coverack was because it had an ensuite walk-in shower.

This was an important requirement because of my wife’s mobility problems. On first attempt to use the shower the day after our arrival, the shower head was found to be leaning on the wall and upon first adjustment, the holding bracket fell apart. This was nothing to do with any mishandling on our behalf and it was simply not fit for purpose from the start of our visit and invalidated using the shower. Fortunately, there was another shower in the family bathroom that we had to use instead. I contacted the owner and informed him of the problem, and he seemed apologetic and grateful of the information. He then told me that scaffolding would be erected during our stay to do some work on the chimney. I was surprised that this was not mentioned when we initially booked the property. We had to leave a day early because of a domestic situation at home but the inconvenience of the scaffolding erection meant that we had to leave two days early. Furthermore, the mirror in the ensuite shower room was missing, although the brackets were still there. I trust the owner is not blaming us for that as well! So, imagine my indignant surprise on receipt of your email about the owner claiming that the property was left in in a poor state of repair. It was in POOR REPAIR when we arrived. Please do not attempt to deduct any money from my account because of a poorly maintained property. I appreciate Sykes Cottages is a professional company and that you will relay this conversation back to the owner. Sincerely Colin Threadgill PS: The dead & dying tulips on our arrival together with the non-functioning DVD player didn’t raise our hopes on day 1 but we refrained from putting any derogatory comments in the visitor’s book as a show of good will. RE: 4K52U-23-EN I trust this message finds you well. Following the notification from the property owner and claims of the property left in a poor state of repair on your departure. It appears some damage has been caused to the shower head that was only recently replaced. Due to these events, we will be deducting from the the good housekeeping bond. We have authorisation to take the above payment as per your booking terms and conditions: “4.12.2 Payment deducted by us: we will tell you during the Booking process that we will hold the payment details you used to make your Booking in order to collect the ‘good housekeeping bond’ via this payment method (if appropriate) and you authorise us to take this payment. If the payment details you have used to make your Booking have expired or cannot be used by us to collect the ‘good housekeeping bond’, then we shall contact you to arrange immediate payment of the bond from you. If you cancel the payment method provided to us for this purpose you must immediately provide us with an alternative payment method and authority for us to use it. The Owner must, within 7 days of the end of the relevant Holiday Period, notify us if they wish to claim all or part of the bond from you. If the Owner fails to notify us within this period then we will not collect any payment from you. If we do collect all any part of the bond, we will notify you in writing of the reasons for doing so. We have no control over whether the Owner instructs us to collect any part of the bond on their behalf..” If you have any queries, please call the number below Kind regards, Annie The Customer Relations Team Sykes Cottages 01244 345700

April Cottage is such a lovely place to stay, in the best location.

We loved being in the heart of the village and being so close to the amenities. We were disappointed with a few aspects of our stay. There were no toilet rolls in either bathroom when we arrived late in the evening. In addition, there was a dishwasher with no dishwasher tablets, no soap by sinks (only an inch or so of washing up liquid), etc. I mentioned this to the housekeeper and she kindly brought two loo rolls the next day, which she said the cleaner had forgotten to put out. If we'd have been told to bring these items, we would have, though for the price of the rental we would expect these basics to be provided at least for the first couple of days. There were two specific issues on arrival: the ensuite bathroom off the master bedroom had a shower hose that was broken and simply propped up in the stand. It collapsed on my elderly mother-in-law when she tried it on day 1. The housekeeper came on day 2 and said she would get someone round to fix it, but alas no-one arrived and the shower in that bathroom was unusable for our stay. In addition, there was a dirty puddle of water - so thick it was almost oily - by the woodburner that our dog stepped in on arrival. The housekeeper said it was probably left by the cleaner, and kindly cleaned it up when she came to look at the shower. We took pictures of these things as soon as we noticed them to show how we found the property at the start of the holiday. We would hope a few of these things could be improved for future guests. A couple of other things worth mentioning: it took us about an hour to figure out which codes got the wifi working as there were different ones noted on the visitor book and in the file, so I annotated the notes so future guests would find it easier. The instructions for working the DVD/video weren't clear to us so we missed out on that. Overall, though, we enjoyed our week and look forward to returning to Coverack next year. Thank you!

We were very happy with April cottage, very central to the sea front, warm and comfortable.

It was lovely to be back in Coverack, such a special place.

April Cottage was very comfortable, a reading light would be a good idea as it was quite dark in the sitting room and I could only read in the day sitting by the window. The garden up the steps was very lovely.

Thanks we had a good holiday my only suggestion would be an electric heated towel rail in the bathrooms as in the summer the towels do not dry especially if it a damp day.

Lovely spacious cottage in fantastic location.

Very clean, and very easily accessible.

The cottage was clean when we arrived but there was mould on the walls in the bedroom which seemed to get worse during out stay (or maybe we noticed it more).

For someone with asthma, this isn’t ideal! The ceiling height was low in many areas, which could have been mentioned in the listing - esp for people with back problems. An amazing location though, would highly recommend for anyone who likes the sea, swimming, walking and stunning views!

Lovely cottage in a fantastic location !

This cottage was amazing, well equipped and my children would like to say especially "the scones were lovely, thank you!

" Amazing, can't wait to stay again

Had a great holiday, and loved the cottage.

Beautiful spot and lovely village. Would probably avoid if you have a dog that would bark every time someone walks past the window. Not a criticism as it’s wasn’t a problem but with the village shop and bakery opposite and the pub 200 yards away worth considering if that is you.

The sweetest cottage in a stunning location.

We really couldn't have asked for more or wanted more. We were very sad to leave and are already planning a return trip.

Stayed at this delightful cottage before.

..looking forward to returning. Thank you

We needed to contact the caretaker.

Mobile signal is poor and a landline is provided. It didn't work. There had been a power cut and the oven needed to be re-set to function. There were no oven instructions available and it took a while to sort this out. The central heating was set set to a high temperature and again there were no instructions on how to operate the thermostat to adjust this and turn the heating off. Otherwise, the cottage was clean and comfortable, and once we had sorted these problems out, we had a good time. The village was pleasant and there were a couple of decent places to eat, such as The Bay Hotel, The Lifeboat House Restaurant and Harbour Lights Cafe. The village shop opposite the cottage sells a good range of stuff, and you can also have tea, coffee and cakes there which were good.

Loved the location, cottage was spotlessly clean, and well equipped.

Coverack had everything we were looking for, we didn't get back in the car until it was, sadly, time to go home. Forgot to check head height though, my fault. Poor partner came home with a few extra lumps and bumps on his head!

There were two areas that where difficult from our stay at April Cottage.

The parking -this area is very attractive for day visitors and the designated car parks were full on arrival to the area. Parking between 1st June to August 31st is restricted and although many did not observe this aspect, we did! The little garden at the back of the cottage was a little over grown and would benefit from a regular tidy up, especially to allow access to the rear paths across the cliff to Village Hall and towards the church. This garden is most unsuitable for anyone who is restricted in walking and movement! The cottage is delightful and well equipped. Very comfortable and located across from the village store which serves fresh pastries every morning- All very good.

Ideal location and very comfortable.

Very well equipped and really clean. The welcoming cream tea with homemade sones that greeted us on our arrival was a lovely touch.

Perfect cottage for a family with kids although the steps to the garden are steep (as listed).

Beds were comfortable, water hot, kitchen well appointed, washing machine and dishwasher. Excellent location for the beach, harbour, general stores, coffee shops, hotel/pub/restaurant and chippy. Upstairs windows to back garden would have benefitted from child locks but otherwise awesome. Thank you x

Very well equipped cottage in the perfect location.

The cottage was in a superb location in a very friendly village.

Being people who enjoy cooking we could not fault the kitchen as it had everything you could possibly need to cook a lovely dinner. Thank you April cottage for a lovely stay.

The cottage is in a gorgeous village, and a great location.

The property had lots of little issues. We were unable to watch tv due to there being no signal, contacted the owner but still no joy, the bathroom sink leaked every time it was filled, the door handle kept falling off the bathroom door, lightbulbs out, and the cottage was unclean and very dusty.***Owners response***Thank you for taking the time to complete your feedback following your recent stay at April Cottage. We've spoken with the owner who has asked us to cover the points mentioned in order to help yourselves and reassure future guests. We were very sorry to hear you experienced difficulty using the newly installed satellite TV, our housekeeper advised on how to obtain signal for the TV, when she did not hear from you again it was assumed the problems were resolved. We have now extended the written instructions that are left at the cottage. We were very surprised to hear of the other issues mentioned following our annual inspection the previous week where no such problems were found. The feedback we receive for April Cottage is overwhelmingly positive and we are confident that any issues highlighted are a one off.

We had a lovely holiday at April Cottage.

It was very cosy, and more than enough room for myself, my mother and my 13 year old daughter. Coverack was stunning, and we had amazing sunny weather, so lots of walks to the beach , church, handy shops, and enjoying the views. I would say that the bathroom is a bit tired and needs attention, but overall we had a lovely holiday.

Our family of 5 had a fantastic stay at April Cottage.

Great location, spacious and well equipped. We all really enjoyed the cream tea which was left for our arrival. We travelled to Coverack by bus. Shop opposite closes at 17:00 and not open on Sunday, so recommend shopping before unpacking if arriving on the 16:25 bus :-) Went on some lovely walks to St. Keverne and Kennack Sands. Children had great fun with kayaking and stand up paddle and also enjoyed jumping from the harbour wall when the tide was in. Delicious fish and chips and pizza. Missed out on the local pasties - need to get there early to avoid them being sold out. Would definitely recommend the cottage and hope to return there again one day. One negative - would have been good to have a recycling box - only a rubbish bin was available.

Great location right in the hub of the village.

Elizabeth’s pasty shop two doors away, lovely home made food. Well stocked general shop opposite, harbour fish n chips and the Paris hotel, for real ale. A little slice of heaven. One warning, in June, seagulls young are nesting on the roof, and the parents are very protective, so back garden is a no go area. It is their home after all. Looking forward to going back soon.

The house was very clean and on the whole comfortable.

A great central location close to harbour and beach. However, I would have expected to have cleaning stuff available, particularly toilet cleaner, a basic for a house of 6 for a week. The garden access was difficult, it needed cutting back to be able to get up the steep steps. The garden furniture had seen better days. The shower in the main bathroom needs some maintenance. The shower head holder is tied up with string! The instructions for bins could be clearer. Our outside bin was full when we arrived and there wasn’t a recycling box available that we could find.

This is a 6 bed cottage with only 5 comfortable chairs/couches to sit on and when the weather is poor it's dreadful to sit on a dining chair all night The small yard could have done with a good brush OR a brush and we would have happily brushed The rest of the cottage was nice and warm