Columbine Cottage

Third time we have been back to this cottage.

Just perfect for a week away in Cornwall. Very clean and comfortable, perfect location and tranquil setting. We used the lovely pool and games room everyday. Very hot weather when we were there this time and the lovely owner when above and beyond to make sure we were all ok and comfortable . Would highly recommend

We have booked Columbine over the past four years and really love it.

Always try to rebook as soon as we return - with a discount- but each year it seems to be getting more difficult (new Bloom app). Please keep it simple Sykes. The cottage is a great base for Bude and surrounding coastline. The beautiful setting is visited by a host of wildlife- the robin and woodpecker in our small garden arrive each day although we do not feed them. All in all, a very relaxing holiday. Thank you.

Really enjoyed our stay.

From getting to the the house to leave. Everything you need for your stay. Beds contable. Kitching well equipped. Shower over bath bit had to get in and out, but I used the pool shower after my swim, so all good. Thanks for a lovely stay.

Overall we really enjoyed our stay!

The pool was especially handy as we came during February half term and it rained the whole time. We appreciated that the dishwasher was an extra quiet model since the living space is open plan - we hardly noticed when it was running. Everything was nicely presented and we had the basics provided. There were only a couple of things that detracted from our enjoyment. The water pressure and temperature in the accommodation was really poor, so as we were swimming daily we used the showers over in that building as they were much better. Also, the shower rail and fan in the bathroom seemed to have really short timers before they turned themselves off, which made getting our towels and swimsuits dry really difficult even when we left them on overnight.

We had an excellent holiday here despite the awful weather!

Our kids particularly loved having the games room and swimming pool and we made good use of them throughout our stay. We thought that it was excellent value for money with everything here that we needed and would recommend to anyone wanting to explore the North Devon and North Cornwall coast.

We had minor difficulties with turning on the TV and with the Mira shower not working.

The site manager solved the first problem and kept in touch with us and we solved the second one ourselves. The first was because we couldn't find the on switch and the second we re-set the electronics by finding the master switch, turning it off and back on again. I left instructions for both issues in the visitors book and in pencil on the property instruction page but they were simple to solve when you knew how.

This was our fourth visit!

We love the updates: Recently refurbished - lovely seaside vibe, yet homely feel. Fabulous indoor swimming pool on site and games room. Great area for children and secure garden if you have a dog. Within easy each of Bude and all its facilities and yet secluded enough to be tranquil too. Please update your photos so all can see! Booking again for next year. Thank you!

Excellent property with a homely feel.

very peaceful time there also easily accessible and a short drive from the beach and town. I would recommend this property

Really lovely location, very comfortable stay and highly recommended

Hello we have stayed at this site many times over the years and have nearly tried all the cottages due to their perfect location and the lovely swimming pool.

It was a little sad this time to see that the cottage was not as homely as our last visit and felt it should not be listed as a four star any longer as looking dated with need of some TLC replacements required ie fridge, sofa and flooring. Our only other comment/question which we would like to address to Sykes is now that covid is over why is the time entering the cottages getting pushed out ?? But the leaving time still remains the same … when we first used Sykes arrival was 12pm onwards now it is 5pm !!! Please can you confirm why this is ?

We have stayed at this site lots of times but first time in Columbine cottage.

The cottage inside was tired looking. The fridge freezer had rust patches on the front of it. Storage heater in main bedroom was hanging off the wall. Carpet was heavily stained and dirty. Had to hoover as soon as we got there. Moved the settee and found rubbish underneath it. Moved one of the single beds and found chewed gum stuck to the wall. Outside there were cigarette butts littered around. Toilet smell in main bathroom was overwhelming. The whole place needs revamping and was not worth the money we paid. Would not use this cottage again.

Lovely conveniently situated , dog friendly cottage in small friendly site.

Small gated area for dog to be outside with lots of outdoor seating to have your breakfasts in the sun

The cottage was 'tired' and some of the kitchen equipment dirty.

All the cottages give the external impression of neglect which creates a poor first impression. Garden furniture was scruffy and the built in barbecue unusable. I had to phone to find the parasol - under the bed! The beds were uncomfortable, duvet cover torn and electric heaters old and poorly secured (safety?). Even the welcome pack was tatty and outdated, again giving a poor first impression. The swimming pool is excellent and the main redeeming feature.

Had a lovely week.

Nice property and enjoyed the pool. Comfortable and had all we needed.

We welcomed the new fence - it makes all the difference to a dog owner to have a garden that is secure.

We have already booked next year as the cottage offers everything we need for a break away. Thank you.

Stayed here before Just a few minutes from beaches Nicely presented Comfortable

Enjoyed a fabulous 11 night stay at columbine cottage.

Joan was very welcoming and we enjoyed the sweet treats that she had left us on arrival. The cottage is well equipped and we personally loved the décor and all the local pictures and paintings. The cottage was very clean and having the use of the swimming pool on site was great. Good location and was quiet during our stay. We will definitely be returning soon.

We had a wonderful week at Columbine Cottage.

It ticked all our boxes and more (swimming pool!). Very warm, comfortable and well equipped. Dog-friendly too! We have already recommended to family and friends. Thank you for a lovely stay and we hope to return. :-)

This was the second time we stayed in Columbine cottage.

. last year was great, however although the cottage was clean and well stocked with equipment etc. it had an overwhelming smell of ‘wet dog’ when we arrived. I think it had been shut up for a couple of days. We do not have a dog so probably noticed it more. The febreze had run out so we purchased our own.

Pictures of Columbine are a true reflection of the property.

It's clean and comfortable. Only a mile and half from Bude

Cottage was OK but decor was very dated and needs updating.

Garden was not enclosed which is not good for a dog friendly place as our dog wandered into the roadway and car park. Nice pool.

What can I say, an amazing cottage with everything you needed for a relaxing stay

We stayed in Columbine Cottage with 2 dogs and 2 young children.

The cottage was really lovely and as described although it didn’t have an enclosed garden so we had to take the dogs out to the toilet on lead. The decor is a little dated but was all very clean & there was everything we needed (including a cafetière for coffee as I always bring my own) the kitchen has everything you might need. The smart Tv allowed us to login to Netflix for the kids. We enjoyed using the pool and the kids swimming came on really well with swimming daily (they are only 4 & 5) - the pool was cleaned daily & well maintained with really nice changing rooms too. The park area was also really good - it’s a shame we couldn’t take the dogs in there while the kids were playing though as it’s a large enclosed area of grass so we could have exercised the dogs and the children together. (I will also say I do understand why they are not allowed although I think if nobody else was using it at the same time & dogs were cleaned up after it would have been nice) Overall though a really nice area - close to Bude & the beaches (only a 5 minute drive)

We were very happy with the property and the swimming pool.

We feel the price could have been a little less for the time of year.

Great place to stay, enjoyed the quietness and location of all we wanted to visit, perfect for the holiday we needed, our dog enjoyed the beach as much as we did.

Just returned from a super holiday at the cottage.

Really well equipped, comfortable and well located cottage. Great surfing/body boarding and coastal walks in area. The swimming pool was a real bonus - a good size, warm and for us rarely busy. Separate note to owners not to be published: There are no longer superb views as trees have grown up. You should perhaps also mention there is an additional charge for laundry facilities. Otherwise thank you for a great cottage.

We really enjoyed the little garden with the Chestnut tree to sit under for shade in the heat.

It was also nice to have a barbecue. The cottage was completely fine.

Lovely property with everything you need and very comfortable - great swimming pool at perfect temperature and lovely walks around with great beaches and pubs - we knew the garden was not secure but it would be lovely if it was especially as dogs are allowed also it should specify that the laundry facilities are not free as they ask for a payment to use them

Comfortable cottage.

Perfect for our stay. Great location, short drive to the beach.

A clean comfortable property in quiet surroundings.

The pool was regularly used and was clean and a good size. The games room was perfect for some family competitions in the evenings. The laundry facilities were very good and were used. A clean and tidy location away from the hustle and bustle of Bude, but had the option to explore the surrounding areas.

The cottage was very comfortable and a real home from home.

The site facilities were excellent and yet the location still retained a beautiful, tranquil setting. Very well situated to explore parts of Cornwall and N Devon. Our only negative comment is when we tried to see if the cottage was available for another holiday , perhaps later in the year, it does not appear on your website. We would visit again. Absolutely.

The property was exactly as described, warm, comfortable and very clean.

The beds were really comfy. I loved the big bath towels, so many places have small towels but these were great. The indoor swimming pool, games room & outside play area were a hit with our young granddaughters. We will certainly be booking again.

Great location, loved Bude!

Inaccurate description about cottage. Garden was definitely not enclosed, we had to put our well behaved whippett on a lead every time she needed to go out in garden, in case she spotted a cat, which she would of course chase. Misleading info about washing machine and tumble dryer. Not in the property. This was not a problem as very nearby. However the welcome from the lady, who I assume works on site, was less then welcoming. Not very helpful and started by telling me, Tuesdays were not a good day for washing as the machines are normally full, but allowed me to use a machine as not that busy! Generally unhelpful and not very friendly at all! Finally the shower in the cottage was pathetic! I knew it was going to be unreasonable to expect a power shower as states, hand held, but it was like an intermittent drizzle, which went from burning hot to cold. Reported this on the Tuesday, to the contact provided, advised they would arrange a plumber to check the pressure as not the only property with issues, never heard anymore again from anyone? No communication. The only saving grace were the showers at pool, but that all shut at 6pm, so if out later, no access to shower. All in all dissatisfied and would be jubious about any of your holiday cottage descriptions in the future! They say it's the little things and on this trip the little things really added up and made the cottage experience very disappointing.

We had a wonderful time.

Just a few items caused minor problems. There were notices in the accommodation that related to the covid restrictions period and contradict the current opening times, etc. of the pool and laundry, caused some confusion. The details rather gave the impression that the washing machine and tumble dryer were in the accommodation.

Loved the property everything that you need in it peacfull location ideal for dogs with lovely woodland walks at end of drive .

lovely kept gardens pool was an added bonus as was games room .

Lovely stay - thank you

As shown in the feedback above, it's a lovely, secluded, comfortable cottage with all mod cons in a very beautiful area.

We look forward to a return visit.

Excellent cottage and facilities in a quiet location but not far from Bude and a pub within walking distance that does great food.