Fuchsia Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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

22 Customer Review(s)

“The cottage was comfortable, I would recommend new scatter cushions on the sofas and the thermostat was set at 16 degrees which was too cold for us in January.”

The owners had asked that the thermostat was not touched which meant the cottage was often too cold, even with the wood burner on.

The owners had asked that the thermostat was not touched which meant the cottage was often too cold, even with the wood burner on.

- Mrs Kendrick, January 2020

Thank you for completing your feedback following your recent stay at Fuschia 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're sorry to hear you were cold. The Owner was very surprised to hear that the thermostat was set at 16 degrees. It is always set at 30 degrees then radiators are controlled individually by thermostats. The Owner will provide new inserts for the scatter cushions. The Caretaker was available and could have assisted had you contacted them at the time. We hope you had a lovely stay and look forward to seeing you again soon. Owner relations
“Cottage had been made very warm and welcoming, including a decorated Christmas tree.”

Even though the weather was somewhat stormy (it was December!!), we went out walking every day and had a lovely holiday

- Mrs Collins, December 2019
“Pretty cottage, nice location with easy access to coastal path walks and bus route if required.”

Wood burner made the cottage beautifully cosy as we picked the week of torrential rains but it didn’t dampen our spirits. The on road parking for us was fine - but there are other areas around the lanes to park if needed. The lanes weren’t designed for cars and that’s the beauty of Boscastle! Quaint, unique and pretty on the doorstep. Views are spectacular.

- Mrs Larsen, October 2019
“We loved to stay in this cozy cottage and the evenings by the fireplace when the weather was stormy.”

Boscastle is a beautiful place from where you can do fantastic walks.

- Mr Fenn-carminucci, September 2019
“Parking is absolutely horrendous even at 'shoulder season'.”

I fear to think what it is like in high season. Because of the extreme narrowness of the roadway, it is impossible to park outside, even to unload/load luggage, in the upper part of High Street or Paradise Road, and the nearest (occasionally) available spaces even for a small car (Nissan Note) are 150 yards away at the far end of Mount Pleasant where it is there necessary to park with one side of the vehicle crushed against the hedgerow/wall. I think a more honest appraisal of this problem in the specification would be helpful.

- Mr Kendrick, September 2019
“Not really apart from making sure that clients with any form of disability should not rent this cottage.”

The road is steep and there are a number of steps even to the rear garden We liked the aspects and the garden that caught the sun most of the day even in September.

- Mr Ash, September 2019
“Not a big problem but parking was a problem, hints on how to light the fire would of been useful.”

Overall lovely cottage and comfy.

- Ms Lucas, August 2019
“Position wonderful.”

Near pub! Garden special to us for eating out. Well fitted out , plenty of hot water for baths(we are walkers and weather warm!) Beautifully clean, and bottle and biscuits a lovely touch. Thank you

- Mrs Stoodley, July 2019
“We would very much like to come back for a longer stay.”

Nice cottage with good facilities and a nice little patio.

- Mr Lorin, July 2019
“Spectacular experience!”

The whole setting was ideal including the very friendly neighbor cat.

- Mr Hopkins, July 2019
“Fuschia Cottage was so comfortable and warm we were happy to stay in due to the ...”

Fuschia Cottage was so comfortable and warm we were happy to stay in due to the very rainy weather delightful garden to sit in when the sun did put in a fleeting appearance we visited Bodmin Moor saw the standing stone circles an other worldly experience tasty lunch at Jamaica Inn which is a dog friendly Inn visited museum of witchcraft our third visit to this fascinating collection we love Cornwall especially this area we'll be back

- Mrs Plant, June 2019
“The owners refurbishments have worked and there is no sign of damp, the cottage is now cosy and warm.”

The whole cottage seems freshly painted and clean. The seaviews from the bedroom and the garden were magnificent. The Napoleon pub dies excellent food and beer. The Boscastle Bouys sing there on a Tuesday evening The only negative was no hairdryer. Please, either supply one or make it clear there isnt one so visitors can bring one.

- Mr Jay, May 2019
“A lovely Easter break, the cottage was equipped for all our needs.”

The garden was very prettty and peaceful and the locals were friendly and welcoming. Only negative was the parking- the roads around the cottage are very steep, tight and cars were fighting for a space to park.

- Miss Shardlow, April 2019
“Fuchsia cottage was very cosy, clean and comfortable.”

The garden was a real bonus with a pretty outside space to sit.

- Ms Phillips, March 2019
“Had to leave half way through as scurrying in the roof kept us up all night.”

Parking was a nightmare and had to often park the car a 5 to 10 mon walk away.

- Ms Novell, October 2018

Thanks for your feedback. The cottage has recently undergone a full programme of refurbishment, this includes the heating & lighting systems, damp prevention, full redecoration, and new furniture now in the property. Owner relations
“***OWNER RESPONSE*** Thank you for your feedback.”

Following the receipt of some adverse comments, the cottage has recently undergone a full overhaul of refurbishment, including improvements to the heating & lighting systems, damp prevention, full redecoration, together with new furniture. *** The cottage was damp and smelled constantly. In particular the sitting area and the twin bedroom. The two leather sofas were damaged and extremely uncomfortable due to the springs. The cottage was dirty and exhibited cob webs throughout. There was no clothes airer. There was no wood for the burner when we arrived. Did appreciate milk and little welcome pack. We would definitely not return nor recommend this property. We are very disappointed that we paid £608 to stay as we felt it clearly did not justify such a fee. Cath and Peter Mulvaney.

- Mr Mulvaney, September 2018

Thank you for your feedback. Following the receipt of some adverse comments, the cottage has recently undergone a full overhaul of refurbishment, including improvements to the heating & lighting systems, damp prevention, full redecoration, together with new furniture. Owner relations
“We have stayed in five Helpful holiday cottages in the past and all have been very good, with one exceptional, and have never had any complaints.”

Fuchsia Cottage, sadly had many issues, and the price was not reflected in the quality of the property.I will list all the things that failed to meet our expectations. 1. Windows inside and out dirty. 2.Damp to the front wall of the property, visible on the inside walls leaving the cottage smelling damp and musty. 3. Freezer compartment so frosted up that the little door wouldn't shut.( we spoke to Steve the caretaker,informing him we would leave the fridge open to defrost on the morning of our departure.) 4. Sofa is uneven and uncomfortable to sit on with springs sticking into you. 5. information box with local attraction leaflets,as mentioned in the cottage folder was missing. 6. Not enough pegs and the springs were all rusty. 7. No indoor airing rack to hang up wet clothes/towels. 8. wooden ground floor was hoovered but filthy. We dropped some food on the floor, and when I wiped it up with a wet kitchen towel was shocked at how black it was. 9.Bathroom windowsill tiles have gaps in the grouting, water ingress is unavoidable as the shower curtain does not fit that far. 8. The front gutter is blocked and the down pipe disconnected. Water just poured off the roof in front of the double bedroom window to the ground when it rained.This did not detract from our stay, but obviously needs addressing. The property in general is very pretty but is tired looking. It craves a little TLC. We would like to add that Steve the caretaker was very nice and replaced the leaking shower hose as soon as we reported it to him.

- Mr Martin, August 2018
“Had an issue with smell of urine in double bedroom - this was resolved the next day once reported, caretaker/cleaner helpful,cleaned mattress and able to remove carpet stains ( case COR-70609-CF tried to e mail a feedback form but unable to do so " Sorry page not found").”

The cottage fitted the description and was in a very good location. Apart from the unpleasant smell, the sofas were very uncomfortable and the rug downstairs small and grubby with newspaper underneath. There were visible stains on the upstairs fitted carpet in several places including the bedrooms. Heating and apliances good. Garden could have been lovely but was spoilt by lack of maintenance, straggly shrubs, foxy smells and generally needing an overhaul.

- Ms Child, July 2018
“The patio provided a great, relatively private space where we were able to enjoy breakfast, given the weather.”

The property was clean and well-equipped. Although an end of terrace property the thick walls meant that we heard nothing from our immediate neighbours. The locals all seemed very friendly. It was a good base for coastal walks. Whilst it was not possible to park outside the property, we were able to find parking in the surrounding streets.

- Mr Robinson, June 2018
“The sofas could do with being replaced, otherwise the cottage is pretty much perfect!”

- Ms Murphy, June 2018
“Everything was exactly as described.”

The cottage was well equipped and clean and comfortable. The location was perfect. We met the caretaker steve a very nice chap and helpful with food recomendations and things. We have used you before and will continue to do so. A great holiday

- Mr Davis, May 2018
“The cottage provided us with easy access to centre of Boscastle and also the coastal path but at the same time was quietly tucked away so we were able to 'retreat' when we wanted to.”

During sunny periods the garden was a real bonus.

- Mr Warford, April 2018
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The property

In Boscastle, at the top of the village and 100 yards from a pub, a dear little, 18th cent., neat-as-a-pin semi-detached cottage with long views over the village to the sea from its shrub-filled enclosed garden.From lane, 4 steps up to porch (room for boots/coats); door (5'7" lintel) into open-plan living/dining/kitchen (washing machine, microwave, fridge, electric cooker) with inglenook (woodburner), 6'6" beams, TV/DVD and back door to garden.

Stairs up to two bedrooms - a double with long views of the coast and glimpse of sea, and a twin (2'6" beds); bathroom (suite, shower over bath) with another good view.

Loading/unloading only immediately outside.

A cosy cottage in a lovely place. 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.

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1st FloorGround Floor

Summary

Two Bedrooms: a double and a twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with wood burning stove.
Central heating with wood burning stove
Microwave, fridge, washing machine, TV with DVD, WiFi, Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Enclosed garden
One well-behaved dog welcome, Sorry no smoking
Pub less than 1 mile from property
On-street parking
Short breaks by arrangement, please call to enquire

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: The area has several one-way traffic areas, on street parking is available near the property on a first come, first served basis.

Fuchsia Cottage

Boscastle, Cornwall (Ref. 976303)

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Reviews & Ratings

“The cottage was comfortable, I would recommend new scatter cushions on the sofas and the thermostat was set at 16 degrees which was too cold for us in January.”

“Cottage had been made very warm and welcoming, including a decorated Christmas tree.”

“Pretty cottage, nice location with easy access to coastal path walks and bus route if required.”

“We loved to stay in this cozy cottage and the evenings by the fireplace when the weather was stormy.”

“Parking is absolutely horrendous even at 'shoulder season'.”

“Not really apart from making sure that clients with any form of disability should not rent this cottage.”

“Not a big problem but parking was a problem, hints on how to light the fire would of been useful.”

“Position wonderful.”

“We would very much like to come back for a longer stay.”

“Spectacular experience!”

“Fuschia Cottage was so comfortable and warm we were happy to stay in due to the ...”

“The owners refurbishments have worked and there is no sign of damp, the cottage is now cosy and warm.”

“A lovely Easter break, the cottage was equipped for all our needs.”

“Fuchsia cottage was very cosy, clean and comfortable.”

“Had to leave half way through as scurrying in the roof kept us up all night.”

“OWNER RESPONSE Thank you for your feedback.”

“We have stayed in five Helpful holiday cottages in the past and all have been very good, with one exceptional, and have never had any complaints.”

“Had an issue with smell of urine in double bedroom - this was resolved the next day once reported, caretaker/cleaner helpful,cleaned mattress and able to remove carpet stains ( case COR-70609-CF tried to e mail a feedback form but unable to do so " Sorry page not found").”

“The patio provided a great, relatively private space where we were able to enjoy breakfast, given the weather.”

“The sofas could do with being replaced, otherwise the cottage is pretty much perfect!”

“Everything was exactly as described.”

“The cottage provided us with easy access to centre of Boscastle and also the coastal path but at the same time was quietly tucked away so we were able to 'retreat' when we wanted to.”

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BOSCASTLE

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Reviews & Ratings

“The cottage was comfortable, I would recommend new scatter cushions on the sofas and the thermostat was set at 16 degrees which was too cold for us in January.”

“Cottage had been made very warm and welcoming, including a decorated Christmas tree.”

“Pretty cottage, nice location with easy access to coastal path walks and bus route if required.”

“We loved to stay in this cozy cottage and the evenings by the fireplace when the weather was stormy.”

“Parking is absolutely horrendous even at 'shoulder season'.”

“Not really apart from making sure that clients with any form of disability should not rent this cottage.”

“Not a big problem but parking was a problem, hints on how to light the fire would of been useful.”

“Position wonderful.”

“We would very much like to come back for a longer stay.”

“Spectacular experience!”

“Fuschia Cottage was so comfortable and warm we were happy to stay in due to the ...”

“The owners refurbishments have worked and there is no sign of damp, the cottage is now cosy and warm.”

“A lovely Easter break, the cottage was equipped for all our needs.”

“Fuchsia cottage was very cosy, clean and comfortable.”

“Had to leave half way through as scurrying in the roof kept us up all night.”

“***OWNER RESPONSE*** Thank you for your feedback.”

“We have stayed in five Helpful holiday cottages in the past and all have been very good, with one exceptional, and have never had any complaints.”

“Had an issue with smell of urine in double bedroom - this was resolved the next day once reported, caretaker/cleaner helpful,cleaned mattress and able to remove carpet stains ( case COR-70609-CF tried to e mail a feedback form but unable to do so " Sorry page not found").”

“The patio provided a great, relatively private space where we were able to enjoy breakfast, given the weather.”

“The sofas could do with being replaced, otherwise the cottage is pretty much perfect!”

“Everything was exactly as described.”

“The cottage provided us with easy access to centre of Boscastle and also the coastal path but at the same time was quietly tucked away so we were able to 'retreat' when we wanted to.”

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BOSCASTLE

“OWNER RESPONSE Thank you for your feedback.”