Chough Cottage

We’ve just spent a lovely week at Chough Cottage.

We loved the upside down layout and the view was wonderful. The ground floor bedroom was lovely and cool during this weeks heatwave and the bed was so comfy and there was lots of storage space for all of our stuff. We found the cottage to be clean, comfortable, well equipped and a real home from home. We will be back again!

your accommodation was exactly the same as the last time we visited,about 6 years ago.

The whole property needs an urgent make over / refurbish. The kitchen has seen better days and all surfaces are sticky to touch and need a complete update, ditto the shower facilities including the shower drain which appears to be blocked which gives the impression that shower cubicle is a mini bath. Electrics in the kitchen overload when both elements of the toaster are used causing the main fuse box to trip. having said that , Kingsands is such a lovely destination.

We loved our stay at Chough Cottage.

It had everything we could have needed for our stay. The highlights were the stunning view, the deep bath and being 1 minute from the beach. The hosts were super helpful with any questions we had. I would highly recommend a stay here!

This was our second time at the cottage, which has fantastic views and is 2 minutes from the beach.

The cottage is very comfortable, with bedrooms downstairs and the living room and kitchen on the first floor. It had everything we needed, we will definitely be back!

We had an amazing Easter weekend at Chough Cottage.

The cottage was so tastefully layed out - I really wouldn't have changed a thing and loved all the laminated signs. It was really well equipped, there really wasn't anything that was missed. The biscuits and wine were a lovely thought. The fact that it is an upside down cottage was certainly a bonus as the view from the lounge window was stunning. Bed was comfy, bathroom lovely and only a short walk down to the villages at the bottom. We have never been to Kingsand/Cawsand before, but we would definitely return, all the people in the various pubs & shops were really friendly and it certainly wasn't as busy as some of the other well known destinations in Cornwall, though I imagine it would get a lot busier in the summer. Dropping off/picking up luggage was easier than we had imagined - just a short walk down the lane (good idea to take bags with wheels, though there is a truck provided in the cottage) and we managed to find parking easily afterwards. When we return we will most definitely book this cottage again.

Chough Cottage has the most amazing beautiful views over the sea towards Plymouth Sound, Jennycliff and Wembury.

It is in a perfect location for fabulous walks along the coastal path to Rame Head one way and Mt Edgcumbe the other. King sands and Cawsands themselves are very special - as are the villages of Downderry , Millbrook and the coastal sweep of Whitsand Bay. A very beautiful part of Cornwall. The cottage itself : everything you need for sure, but the amount of electrical cabling, electrical points and wiring is worrying. Obviously the work of a DIY fanatic. And, more worrying, there is no Carbon Monoxide alarm. I would suggest a thorough energy efficiency and safety review by specialists.

We had a fab week stay, we come yearly as a large family holiday and we have had our best week yet!

Everything was as described on the list and the house was very clean! Thank you

Really enjoyed my stay.

There are quite a lot of stairs which I think should be mentioned [I'm 76 but managed OK]. Owner was very helpful when I couldn't get the TV to work after the storm but got there in the end. Was good to have a landline [I can't work a mobile very well due to arthritis]. However, had a lovely break and will be going back again. Kingsand/Cawsand are my home villages so knew where all the best walks are and enjoyed going over to Sandway - wonderful memories.

This was our second visit to Chough Cottage and we loved it just as much as the first time.

Clean, very comfortable and welcoming - it has everything you need for a lovely stay. We love the view from the lounge window overlooking the bay, and the location is about as convenient as it gets. So close to both Kingsand and Cawsand beaches, the shops and pubs just minutes away. One evening we were treated to an all male choir singing outside the pub behind the cottage! Lovely atmosphere and an unexpected gem right on our doorstep. The entrance to Mount Edgecumbe Country Park is a minute's walk and perfect for our morning dog walk. This is such a lovely spot and we will be back! Christine & family.

We found Clough Cottage a pleasant place to stay in a great location, it would have been great to know about the loft area for sleeping.

We found the double bed slightly uncomfortable, and this will prevent us from returning to this property.

Well appointed, clean and comfortable cottage.

Great location, only a minute walk from Kingsand seafront and 5 minutes walk to Cawsand. The lounge has fabulous views towards Plymouth sound. Can’t fault it.

We had a lovely Easter stay at Chough Cottage, which was comfy, had everything we needed and an absolutely beautiful view of the sea from the living room.

The bottle of wine was a lovely and welcome touch after a long drive! Kingsand beach is just a 1 minute walk away, and it was easy to leave the car in Fore Street car park all week for £25 (pay contactless in the car park). I didn’t need to use the car at all because Kingsand and Cawsand had everything we needed. Took the Cawsand ferry one day to Plymouth Barbican and visited the National Marine Aquarium, which was pricey but well worth it. Both beaches are dog friendly (though no dogs on Cawsand from 1 July), and I would recommend the Devonport Inn for food. The courtyard at the cottage is very small but it is enclosed, so is good for dogs. Overall the kids and dog loved it; I would definitely stay again!

Excellent cottage got everything that you need.

We had a lovely stay at Chough Cottage.

A perfectly set out holiday let in a great location close to car park, pubs and beach. All instructions were clear and accurate. We will definitely look to stay again.

We loved the cottage especially the views from the lounge .

We appreciated the kitchen also being upstairs as well as the toilet being very close to the bedrooms. We have visited Kingsand and Cawsand many times and the cottage is perfect for enjoying the village My companion felt some sort of extra rail on the stairs to the bathroom would have helped her with her reduced mobility

Such a beautiful home, great facilities and really clear instructions for everything.

We really loved all the little signs dotted around the house! The view from the lounge window was certainly one of the best things and we loved being able to see the sea everyday. Perfect location - close to Kingsand beach and the field/park area which was great for dog walks. Would book again without hesitation.

Beautiful Cottage with stunning g views & great facilities, central location too.

Will be back.

We had a great stay at Chough cottage - likely to return in the future

Great holiday cottage.

You’ve thought of everything! The little signs around the cottage are a great idea. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to come back again.

Lovely well appointed cottage, with all the requirements you could want to make an easy stay.

Easy access to the beaches, shops and 5 pubs, favourite of which is the Rising Sun, which is more of a locals pub.

Another brilliant stay in your cottage, thank you for sharing it with us.

It was lovely and warm and had everything we needed. We will be back

What a fab place to stay .

top notch

We had a fantastic stay and really enjoyed the kitchen/living area which was very cosy and had a lovely atmosphere.

You had all the utensils we needed to cook our meals. Your beds were very comfortable and the big bathroom saved us every day, to dry our wetsuits after our swim and then to be ready to go again. The location was fantastic and we could walk everywhere and also enjoyed the coastal paths. This was excellent value for money. The owners were very kind and helpful to speak to. I can highly recommend this property.

Chough cottage was a magical little place to spend a relaxing week away.

The location is superb; so peaceful, yet close to everything Kingsand has to offer. I feel that the owners went above and beyond to provide a comfortable home. I would wholeheartedly recommend staying there.

Excellent cottage, amazing views lovely villages, excellent places to eat.

Wonderful little cottage.

Suited our needs perfectly. Loved the big bath and sea views from the living room. Only downside is it takes quite a long time to fill the bath due to the boiler system but not a major problem at all.

Love the cottage and the resort.

Our second stay at Chough Cottage and we hope to be back one day. Dawn and Les

We really enjoyed our stay at Chough Cottage Thank You.

Brilliant location and view.

Second visit to this cozy property. Lots of attention to detail which enables the guest to have a stress free holiday.

Ver6 comfortable cottage.

View from living room great and nice light cottage. Bathroom which whilst very clean and pleasant didn’t like having to access via stairs to basement. Enjoyed my stay and would definitely stay again. Jane

Lovely location and cottage , visiting family who live in cremyl , stayed at a number at different accommodations but this was definitely one of the best

This the third time we have stayed in this beautiful cottage.

We stayed for two weeks each time and it felt like home. Beautiful views and the new sofa was a real improvement. The cottage was clean and well loved. If I was going to be super picky we were only left one toilet roll to last two weeks.

The outside seating area is in need of some TLC.

We didn't use it but noticed lots of mold, bird droppings which seam to attract flies. Sorry but it was not very nice. Everything else was great.

We had a lovely stay at Chough cottage, it really captures the perfect Cornish feel.

We would definitely recommend and we would definitely stay again. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Chough Cottage is really lovely, with the added bonus of that incredible sea view.

We had a great stay.

We have stayed at Chough Cottage at least five times.

The view window of Plymouth Sound with it's Naval, Commercial, and Pleasure craft (small sailboat racing on Wednesdays in Cawsand Bay) is exceptional. Don't bother with a car! The location with miles of walks will take your two weeks to complete and the beauty and grandeur of Cornwall is everywhere. Plenty of close by Pubs are available as is a small yet well stocked store. Of course I'm biased a I was born and bred in this neck of the woods and return from Western Canada regularly for rejuvenation.

What a fantastic find!

The cottage is in a great location with no passing traffic. It is only a short walk to the sea, local shop and friendly pubs. The cottage was very clean and comfortable, providing everything that we needed. We had a wonderful stay at Chough Cottage and hope to return soon!

The only slight negative is the comfort of the settee, which I notice has been mentioned before.

The sofa is not particularly substantial and not suited to sitting in for more than short periods. Not a problem with an active holiday where the cottage is used as a base but worth bearing in mind if long nights in were the aim. Otherwise we had no complaints and will definitely return. The unique selling points for this cottage are the fabulous sea views from the lounge and the traffic free location, which both make for a very peaceful and relaxing break.

Chough cottage was the most ‘perfect’ immaculate holiday home and we have stayed in others in Kingsand.

(Thank you to the caretaker) The view from the lounge was just amazing. The ‘welcome’ bottle of wine and biscuits were a lovely surprise as was the owner contacting us to make sure we were happy. Everything was provided that we needed for our stay. We would love to be able to spend our holiday here next year. The Beardsmore Family

We had a lovely stay at chough cottage, the view from the living room was amazing with sea views, the weather was gorgeous so just finished a brilliant week.

Everything was there that u needed for a lovely comfortable holiday

We have stayed at Chough Cottage a number of times over the past 10-12 years and have always been happy with the quality and cleanliness of the property.

However, sadly this time we felt the cottage was grubby - dusty, dirty switches, the cutlery drawer was in need of a thorough clean the frying pan was dirty and the oven hadn't been cleaned prior to our arrival. We also found food left in the cupboard and freezer compartment. We feel that it is time for an overall update especially the hob and oven, the towels could do with replacing - they were very worn. The little courtyard area was neglected and not a pleasant place at all - not as per your description. Despite this we still enjoyed our stay but felt we should be honest with our feedback.

Beautiful little cottage set in a perfect location, that has everything you could wish for, from local pubs providing excellent food, a well stocked convienient store and stunning coastal walks .

However, even though the cottage welcomes dogs, if you have a large elderly dog that doesn't like stairs this cottage may not be a suitable choice, as the living room is located up a narrow staircase, and also has a few steps directly as you enter the front door which our elderly Lab had problems coping with. We also found the seating not very comfortable for a cosy night in and the TV system was poor.

We love Chough Cottage and will come back again!

And the welcome wine, biscuits and note are a lovely touch. The decor is tasteful and clean. The only minor things to note are a cooler duvet for the summer would be very much appreciated, the sofa has seen better days and the back cushions are now sagging (you can get them re-filled), and please could you install a retension ring on the front outside wall so that we could bring a paddle board with us and tether it to the front of the cottage, as it is impossible to bring one through the house to the back courtyard which is a shame, even when partly deflated. But other than that we love it!

One small criticism was that the twin bedroom needed a blackout blind it was very bright in the morning apart from that the property was great & the area superb on all counts,walking,eating out ,water sports ,gardens etc Chris davis

The property is well situated, not far from Plymouth with public transport links, yet in a serene location.

There is a local shop, friendly pubs, and a restaurant. The cottage is set on three levels. It includes a spacious bathroom, two bedrooms, and a large living space which includes a kitchen/dining area. The owners have gone out of their way to give the cottage a 'homely' feel. It is comfortable, warm and 'snug'. The 'cares of the world' will feel as distant as the moon, which incidentally you can observe at night with the binoculars provided, over the wonderful views across Plymouth Sound. I would highly recommend.

I'm afraid the bed was not comfortable and gave me backache so we had to come home early.

The rest of the cottage was OK though. We'll equipped and quirky which we like and the sea views were fab. Just not very comfortable.

It's our third time at Chough Cottage and our first two week stay.

Holiday was perfect. Some nasty rumours about that the stupendous view will be obliterated by a new house being built across Heavitree Lane ??????

Sea view from Chough Cottage fantastic.

Caretaker and owner friendly and helpful. Would re-book this one.

Having been to this location many times (50 times in as many years) I have since 2010 stayed in different houses in Cawsand.

Chough Cottage is by far the best for small families/groups. It was clean, beautifully presented and well equipped. The thoughtful notices explaining things were very helpful. The only thing that gave me a hint of concern (and this is being picky) I would prefer the shower door to be a hinged opening door rather than sliding. The space in and out of the shower was quite small and, it occured to me as a grandparent, if you are a parent trying to help your young child shower - it is very difficult to manoeuvre in such a tight space. The shower hose itself was also very short in length and perhaps would benefit from a longer hose. The shower head needed cleaning out or limescale remover as it was a bit dribbly in places. It might be interesting to know that you can now buy shower heads that are suitable for low water pressure which the shower clearly had. That said - just a delight and out of all the houses that I have stayed in in Kingsand/Cawsand - arguably one of the best and I will most definitely wish to return there. It is rare to find a holiday home that fits that makes you feel so at home and not as a "guest" and Chough Cottage succeeded in being a real home from home. Congratulations to the home owners for thinking the whole guest experience through so carefully.

Lovely cottage in a fantastic location.

Very well equipped with nice personal touches.

Wonderful house in a wonderful village.

Great location lovely cottage, not particularly baby friendly but we managed.

The cottage is excellently well positioned, tucked away nicely, but extremely close to everything - sea, beaches, pubs, cafes, car park, convenience store and gift shops.

Wonderful view from sitting room, a well equipped cottage, the owners have been very thoughtful. Kingsand is a lovely place to visit - would recommend place and cottage highly.

We absolutely loved Chough Cottage .

.. warm, cosy, beachy with fab views of the bay. A real home from home.

Chough Cottage is a lovely, well-equipped property in a great location.

The view from the lounge window is stunning - we were lucky enough to be there in a heatwave but I could enjoy gazing out on that view in any weather. The only (slight) minus point is the one very small loo for all who stay there, but it’s difficult to see how that could be changed with the age and layout of the cottage - the character of the rest of the house more than compensates. The description of how to access the cottage, parking for unpacking and key details were all helpful. We would recommend a weekly ticket for the village car park as good value and easy. We would love to return.

Chough Cottage was like home from home.

The owners have thought about everything to make our holiday perfect. The cottage was as described and we plan to visit again. I have visited Kingsand/Cawsand on 3 separate occasions and my mum 10 times. It is a quaint village with good feel factor. I recommend newcomers to the village and especially as stay at Chough Cottage.

Lovely cottage, well equipped, everything you needed.

Gorgeous views out to sea, we were very comfortable. We love Kingsand and wanted to be close to the sea front and this was a great location, we never left the village. My only negative comment was there were too many signs pinned everywhere, I know they are meant to be helpful but there were just too many so I really felt like I was in someone else’s home with so many dos and don’ts, put these in the information book, I have never seen so many in a holiday cottage.

Everything was as expected.

The pre holiday info was welcome