Primrose Cottage

Customer rating

4.1★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

39 Customer Review(s)

Humphrey
April 2026

“Sykes Cottages are poor.”

There is no way to speak to anyone. and then you get bombarded with requests to fill in this form. dont use them.

There is no way to speak to anyone. and then you get bombarded with requests to fill in this form. dont use them.

- Humphrey, April 2026
David January 2026

“The cottage was perfect as a base for us to explore the local area and Camel Trail by bicycle.”

We could not achieve any usable level of WiFi internet access on our phones, but somehow the BBC iPlayer did work. It might be helpful to warn renters that the linked pub may be closed for extended periods out of season.

- David, January 2026

Thank you for taking the time to complete your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the cottage and the surrounding area. The WiFi can be intermittent, we are waiting for Full Fibre to come to the area. We advise that guests check with The Quarryman Inn directly regarding their opening hours during out of season. We do hope you still enjoyed your time at the cottage despite this, and we hope to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner
Chris August 2025

“The location of the property is excellent, and the new kitchen is nice but there’s a lot that needs improving.”

The cottage is generally quite shabby, in particular the bathroom. The kitchen, oven, hob and washer are new, which is great, but the shabby decorating around the kitchen and the fact that it has been filled with such a ramshackle mismatched selection of things really lets it down. There is too much stuff (5 bread knives and a trifle set??) and it’s shabby. Much of the crockery is chipped which is very unhygienic. The soap etc having such a small amount in (not enough to last the week) is a let down as is the fact there is no welcome pack whatsoever (disappointing given the price). The stairs desperately require a stairgate. The second bedroom being so close to the stairs is so dangerous for guests like us with children. Also, it’s a bit of an imposition expecting guests to strip beds etc before they leave.

- Chris, August 2025

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad that you liked the new kitchen. Thank you for bringing to our attention the points raised in your feedback. We haven't ever been asked to provide a stairgate and we do not have a stairgate listed as being available on the website. Had you enquired prior to your arrival you would have been made aware of this and you could have then brought a adjustable stairgate with you. The crockery is replace constantly, so we are sorry if you found some chipped items. Property Owner
Ian July 2025

“Primrose Cottage is just wonderful!”

Everything you need for a home from home. Highly recommend to everyone!!

- Ian, July 2025
Mary June 2025

“Amongst items you suggest we take- could you add hair dryer?”

It would have been useful. For the owner - I found the cottage just right for my needs - attending the Royal Cornwall Show and travelling by bus. A very well equipped cottage. Thank you. I used all your coasters

- Mary, June 2025

Thank you for taking the time to complete your feedback. We were very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the cottage and that the location was good for you attending the annual Royal Cornwall Show. We will look into getting a hairdryer and we very much hope to maybe see you again next year. Property Owner
Mark February 2025

“Another superb stay at Primrose Cottage( our 8th !”

) As per usual the Cottage was lovely, clean and welcoming. The new kitchen was a great addition, and perfectly in keeping with the Cottage itself. On reading other comments, I was surprised at the level of nit-picking and criticism, both online and in the guest book. We have always found the Cottage perfect for our needs, superbly warm, dry and cosy, with everything at hand that you could need. Special mention to Tracey the caretaker- nothing is too much trouble, and always really helpful and kind. All in all, a perfect home for a perfect stay in beautiful North Cornwall.

- Mark, February 2025
Timothy December 2024

“Lovely presented, comfortable cottage.”

Very clean and well maintained. Kitchen was well equipped and had no problem cooking Christmas lunch. Location is great for visiting Cornwall's many lovely locations. Adjacent pub was also good. Had a lovely stay there and won't hesitate to book again.

- Timothy, December 2024
Caroline October 2024

“This could be a really nice cottage if someone spent a bit of money doing it up.”

The kitchen is quite tired and the dial info has worn off of the cooker. There is a funny smell in the cottage which has been noted in previous reviews. Someone was outside flushing the drains when we were there so that was probably it. I've stayed in some of the other cottages in the same courtyard and this one is nowhere near as nice as some of the others. It's a shame.

- Caroline, October 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, we do take this seriously. You'll be pleased to hear that we are currently fitting a new kitchen which will be completed by the end of December! Property Owner
Lynne October 2024

“Primrose Cottage is one of the best holiday lets we’ve been to.”

It is very comfortable & is within easy reach of all the attractions & beaches of that part of Cornwall. It was well appointed & very clean. There was plenty of car parking available & the pub next door is lovely. Our only comments would be that we never mastered keeping the water hot without having the storage heaters on full blast so a manual with information relating to the cottage would have been useful. Plus there is no DVD player as listed in the cottages facilities. Apart from that it’s a super little cottage & I am sure we will return.

- Lynne, October 2024

Thank you for your positive feedback, we're pleased to hear this! With regard to the hot water, there is a note in the cottage which explains that there is a boost button on the control at the top of the stairs which provides extra hot water. The storage heaters are not linked to the hot water. We look forward to welcoming you at Primrose Cottage in the future. Property Owner
Robin July 2024

“We had a lovely stay in the cottage and a great location.”

The cottage was comfy and clean. Internally the cottage could do with a bit of updating. The main bedroom door needs planing so that it will close and their needs to be a child gate for the stairs, particularly as it accommodates families with children. Overall, we had a great stay.

- Robin, July 2024
Steve June 2024

“Tidy cottage in a good, quiet location (except during the Royal Cornwall Show), with the added bonus of an adjacent pub.”

Generally comfortable but small and the second bedroom is a bit cramped - as a couple we only used it to store suitcases but a family or four adults might struggle. Reasonably well equipped but looking a bit tired; particularly the kitchen where there is limited workspace and several of the doors don't close properly. Providing a kitchen sponge and dishcloth would be a good idea.

- Steve, June 2024
John May 2024

“The cottage was clean and tidy on arrival, disappointing there was no welcome pack of any sort, very minimal (next to nothing) in terms of cleaning materials and a part used toilet roll.”

. The cottage smelt "damp" like it needed to be aired - I wonder when it was used before our visit. After day 1 we realised the sign in the toilet about not flushing anything other than 1's, 2's and associated toilet paper was correct but not enough! The smell from the toilet filled the bathroom and front bedroom and at first it wasn't apparent as it smelled more like sick than a toilet smell. I messaged the local contact who came to the cottage to tell me she couldn't smell anything and the exterior pipes had been flushed 5 weeks ago so no issues remained, I asked her to check with the owner about a plumber but also bring some bleach etc. I was told also that the smell was the room diffuser we had gone to buy! Anyway I had a idea to fill the bath and sink and flush the toilet at the same time as draining the bath and watched as the non-existent issue came into the outside manhole - safe to say there was a lot of it - and more than the 3 days we had been there! I had emailed Sykes in the meantime and they had comeback to me to say the owner was sending a plumber - I relayed the message about my apparent fix and we heard nothing more after I said we had the key with us (so not in the key safe) From day 4 onwards we filled the bath daily and drained it and this reduced the smell to liveable but overall this issue reflected the TLC and care the property needs from the owner and local representative. The decoration is tired and you can see the difference even from the exterior of the cottage compared to the neighbouring ones.

- John, May 2024
John February 2024

“The property definitely would benefit from a handrail being fitted in the shower.”

Both my wife had difficulty getting in and out of the bath. ( it’s an age thing).The property was clean and well kept even towels supplied even though the brochure said no towels. Overall a very enjoyable break and would not hesitate to book again in the future. The caretaker came out on the Sunday as we couldn’t get the shower to work and it turned out a fuse had blown under the stairs. Overall 5 Stars

- John, February 2024
Victoria November 2023

“We couldn’t fault the cottage.”

It was warm and comfortable and we had everything we needed. We would definitely come and stay again.

- Victoria, November 2023
Anne August 2023

“Stayed at Quarrymans many times but first time at Primrose.”

Cottage was clean and well maintained and equipped. Would be great if the complex as a whole could somehow incorporate at bike store as it's so close to the Camel Trail. Location is an ideal base to explore North Cornwall. The Pub on site does fantastic food and shops are a 10 minute walk .

- Anne, August 2023
Carl July 2023

“This Was our Second visit to primrose cottage as we stayed last year & hence we booked again for this year and for longer.”

How ever this year was extremely disappointing it was very clear that it hadn't been cleaned properly in a long time pots and pans were dirty so had to wash up soon as we arrived the bathroom wasn't clean the toilet overflow wouldn't stop flushing, Had to fix that. The shower raiser rail was broken and shower kept going from warm to scolding hot to freezing cold & there for not useable as was dangerous. The drains are clearly blocked as well as it kept backing up to the bath. we went on holiday to relax after a stressful first half of the year with one of us under going cancer treatment & didn't need added stress of cleaning the accommodation on arrival when we pay a surcharge of £100 for this to be done we are very disappointed after the amount of money its cost to stay & are considering looking into the complaints department its a shame as its a lovely little cottage but does need updating sadly netflix wouldn't work so nothing to watch in the evenings & there a pears to be an issue with bees in the property & we are very reluctant to book here again now. carl & Sarah july 2023

- Carl, July 2023
Hugh June 2023

“We really enjoyed our stay at Primrose cottage, location is good.”

Very comfortable. The wi-fi is very slow by today's standards but that didn't spoil our stay.

- Hugh, June 2023
Alison October 2022

“Our 4th visit .”

. & already booked for February 2023 .. Yet another wonderful holiday in our beloved Cornwall, made so much better by the excellent accommodation that is Primrose Cottage .. It is a true home from home with all that you could wish for a warm, comfortable, cosy stay .. We always feel so relaxed & at ease there & it is in the perfect location .. So peaceful & quiet .. Thank you to the owners for providing such a lovely & affordable place for us to holiday .. & in addition, the cottage is always immaculately clean & fresh feeling, so a huge thank you to Tracey the caretaker .. Counting the days until our next visit .. Thank you ..

- Alison, October 2022
Kevin and Jayne September 2022

“Comfortable cottage.”

Great location to explore Padstow, Rock, Port Issac, Tintagel, Newquay … Cottage provided antibacterial spray, but had to buy washing up liquid, wipe down cloth, scrubby, bin bags, bleach, as required to leave cottage as found, but not provided.

- Kevin and Jayne, September 2022
Linda September 2022

“Thanks for a lovely holiday in an area new to us!”

Cottage was cosy and clean and very quiet.

- Linda, September 2022
Paul July 2022

“We had a good week away thanks in a good peaceful clean cottage.”

- Paul, July 2022
Carl July 2022

“Fantastic little place we stayed last year & Have booked again for this year ...”

Fantastic little place we stayed last year & Have booked again for this year cant wait in desperate need of a nice break again highly recommend cheers Carl & Sarah

- Carl, July 2022
Jf June 2022

“Excellent cottage in a great location, but let down by the double bed, which would be considered as a single in most of the hotels in the US.”

My wife and I ended up having to sleep in separate bedroom after a few nights with no sleep. If it wasn't for the bed, we would come back again.

- Jf, June 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We have never heard this before, it is a standard double bed. We do hope we can welcome you again. Property Owner
Kevin and Jayne May 2022

“Cottage was perfect for the 2 of us.”

Loved the area. Excellent 3 tick cottage. Looking forward to staying again.

- Kevin and Jayne, May 2022
Bryony April 2022

“The place was lovely.”

Perfect for what we wanted. My only criticism was there was alot of ants in the kitchen on the fridge side. But other than that an amazing stay and excellent place to stay for seeing Cornwall

- Bryony, April 2022

Thank you for your feedback, and lovely to hear you have enjoyed your stay at Primrose Cottage. I am sorry you never contacted us during your stay, we would have been addressed the issue with the ants. We hope to be able to welcome you back. Property Owner
Mark February 2022

“A wonderful cosy cottage, with just the right amount of facilities.”

Warm and welcoming, with just the right amount of Covid reminders, something we were very grateful for. We had a fantastic time, and are returning in October!

- Mark, February 2022
Peter December 2021

“No Complaints.”

Enjoyable stay. Would book again.

- Peter, December 2021
Alison October 2021

“Once again, a fabulous stay in the cute & cosy Primrose Cottage .”

. Excellent base from which to explore the Cornish countryside & coastline .. A proper home from home with all the comforts needed to make for a happy, relaxed stay .. So much so that this was our second visit to the cottage .. & while there we re-booked for, not once but twice next year .. Any discount Sykes Cottages .. ?!

- Alison, October 2021
Sandra August 2021

“Crockery needs replacing as quite a few of the plates and bowls had chips in them at the edges.”

Also cottage for 4 but only 2 small side plates. One of the saucepans had not been cleaned properly. Bathroom door had no workable lock on. Otherwise the cottage was comfortable.

- Sandra, August 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We have discussed these issues with the owner and the bathroom door will have a lock put on and a new set of crockery will be purchased. This will also be checked more thoroughly on changeover to avoid this happening in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Property Owner
Janette August 2021

“Upstairs bedroom door dint shut bathroom door didnt lock.”

Bedlinen on single beds and spare dirty with crust around fasnings. Sofa smelt nasty, carpets in bedroom dirty. Dated furnishings poor layout in kitchen making cooking difficult. Location good, local pub welcoming, cottage needs updating and deep clean

- Janette, August 2021

Thank you for your feedback and for bringing to our attention the broken bathroom lock which will be looked at and replaced. With regard to the bedlinen fastings, this is a result of tumble drying over time. We will shortly be replacing all the linen, along with new beds and mattresses. Our property normally receives positive feedback regarding cleanliness and so we are surprised by your comments. Our housekeeper did check the property and was not able to find any unpleasant smell. However, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed the location and local pub. Property Owner
Evette May 2021

“Lovely cottage in a great location.”

Good food and friendly staff at the adjacent pub, the Quarryman. Would have liked a grab handle in the bathroom to get out of the bath/shower as it was a bit slippy, even with the bath mat, but it didn't affect our holiday. We would book to stay here again.

- Evette, May 2021
Alison October 2020

“Primrose Cottage was an excellent holiday base .”

. Fabulous location for exploring the county of Cornwall .. The cottage itself was in a beautiful secluded setting with bedroom views across the rooftops & Camel Estuary to Padstow .. It was a properly cute & cosy cottage, always warm & extremely well equipped .. It was definitely a home from home .. In fact, everything was so great that while there we re-booked Primrose Cottage for the same time next year .. Roll on Octobef 2021 ..

- Alison, October 2020
Michael September 2020

“The cottage was in a lovely courtyard setting with good parking facilities & good food available from the pub, they would deliver to the door if requested.”

We did feel we were slightly mislead about the steep drop down to the Camel trail & after pushing our bikes back up after cycling to Padstow, we decided to drive to Wadebridge instead.

- Michael, September 2020
Carl July 2020

“Very neat and tidy cottage in lovely quiet area of Cornwall and within a few mins drive to Padstow and Polzeath.”

- Carl, July 2020
Graham July 2020

“Was informed cottage was deep cleaned so the 5 o’clock check in time but in my ...”

Was informed cottage was deep cleaned so the 5 o’clock check in time but in my opinion it was not have photo of metal clip i found where my daughters slept Apart from that enjoyed my week in cottage

- Graham, July 2020
Barbara September 2019

“It was a pleasure to stay in Primrose Cottage.”

It felt like we were part of a community. The fact that it was attached to The Quarryman was an added bonus as the food was fabulous.Ok, so the shower was not what we are used to but we accepted that if you stay in an old cottage you accept that things will not be high tech. We loved the atmosphere of the cottages and everyone we met involved with either the cottage or the Inn were really helpful and friendly. We wouldn’t hesitate to book this again in the future.

- Barbara, September 2019
David September 2019

“I am used to a power shower, the shower although good was not up to my standards.”

The cottage was a great place to stay and use as a base to explore Cornwall. The local pub and super market where very good, the pubs food was excellent. All of the places we wanted to visit where within easy reach from the cottage, you could actually see Padstow from the bedroom window.

- David, September 2019
David September 2018

“Very comfortable and well appointed cottage in terrific location.”

Very close to Pub which served excellent meals. Could do with a bit of updating.Needs a fridge freezer as the ice box in the present fridge is a bit small and meant that we either had to go daily to the local supermarket or eat out, which was no problem in view of the excellent pub close by. On the whole a very good location and accommodation, would recommend it.

- David, September 2018
Madelaine June 2018

“Edmonton was at a remote and incredibly quiet crossroads with just 14 small Quarryman's cottages and a pub attached which could deliver food to your door.”

Close to Wadebridge and easy to get to tourist spots like Padstow, Port Isaac and Tintagel. The Camel Trail was just a walk down a country lane. Primrose Cottage was small but very relaxing and incredibly quiet. A lovely place to return to after a day out.

- Madelaine, June 2018

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Sitting area with wood burning stove
Kitchen with dining area
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Night storage heating with wood burning stove
Microwave, fridge, washer-dryer, TV with DVD, WiFi, Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot available on request
Off road parking for one car
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Pub less than 1 mile from property

The property

In Edmonton, two pretty, terraced cottages with views from upstairs over the Camel estuary or Bodmin Moor.

They open from a courtyard of cottages on three sides, the pub on the fourth.

At their back, an open lawned area.

Primrose Cottage: front door from courtyard into neat kitchen/dining room (washer-drier, microwave, fridge, electric cooker), leading via archway to living room (woodburner) with TV/DVD, garden views and glazed door to lawn.

Steep stairs up to two bedrooms - a double (glimpses over rooftops of estuary, Padstow, Stepper Point and the sea) with TV, and a room with twin beds; bathroom (suite, shower over bath). Edmonton: hamlet of former stone quarrymens cottages (no working quarry near now), excellent family good food pub.

Little-used lane runs one mile down to the Camel estuary (birdwatching) and Camel Trail (cycleway).

Wadebridge, 2 miles; Padstow, 6; the splendid Trevose peninsula beaches, 7½ miles; Camel Valley vineyard (tours, tastings), 8.

Excellent golf, walking, watersports and riding nearby.

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

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About the location

Edmonton

The bustling market town of Wadebridge is perfectly placed alongside the ebb and flow of the River Camel, an ideal location for exploring the natural beauty of North Cornwall.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Sykes Cottages are poor.”

“The cottage was perfect as a base for us to explore the local area and Camel Trail by bicycle.”

“The location of the property is excellent, and the new kitchen is nice but there’s a lot that needs improving.”