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Fairholme

Port Isaac, Cornwall (Ref. 1080574)

4.4

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  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 0 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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28 Customer Review(s)

  • Richard

    “Substandard accommodation where even the fire blanket was missing from the kitchen!”

    How many rules and regulations are being broken there, I wonder?! Clearly, basic checks are not being carried out. The bed in the upstairs bedroom is of inferior quality, every time you roll over, it creaks and we are of average height and build! The bed linen was tired, the pillows were flat, lumpy and uncomfortable. When I stripped the bed, as you are unbelievably asked to do before you leave, I could see the pillows were so cheap and nasty that the filling had disintegrated. Many of the ...

    How many rules and regulations are being broken there, I wonder?! Clearly, basic checks are not being carried out. The bed in the upstairs bedroom is of inferior quality, every time you roll over, it creaks and we are of average height and build! The bed linen was tired, the pillows were flat, lumpy and uncomfortable. When I stripped the bed, as you are unbelievably asked to do before you leave, I could see the pillows were so cheap and nasty that the filling had disintegrated. Many of the towels had marks and stains on them; thankfully as there were just two of us, we were able to find cleaner looking towels from other rooms. However, like the bedlinen, they have seen better days. Nobody likes a thin, scratchy towel. The windows inside and out are filthy, most especially in the small conservatory. The dining room table is ridiculous; the chairs don’t pair with the table and even my 6’ husband looked like a 5 year old trying to sit at the big table! The small, plastic chopping boards were utterly disgusting, so stained and filthy that they need replacing. Cupboard fronts sticky and dirty; the whole place needs a deep clean! The extension housing the two downstairs bedrooms has a horrid acrid smell, sadly reminiscent of a care home. We contacted the agent about where we were supposed to dispose of dog waste and anything made of glass as there was no provision for this. We had no response but luckily I spotted the holiday home rubbish collection guy who was extremely helpful! We have stayed in many holiday homes and this is the only one where not even a pint of milk was left in the fridge, nor a tea tray with home made cake awaiting our arrival. We were contacted by the agent upon our return home for feedback which I gave and you would have thought that at the very least, their response would be to offer a discount on any future bookings as an apology and gesture of goodwill. Nothing has been forthcoming so that tells you all you need to know! Why waste my time requesting feedback?

    - Richard, June 2024

    Thank you for providing feedback on your stay and for your time on Thursday 20th June when you had shared this information with us over the telephone. All of the points you had raised were referred to our Quality Assurance, Maintenance and Housekeeping teams and are being looked into to ensure we address the areas needing improvement, as soon as we can. Customer reviews are important to us, and we are very sorry to hear that your holiday was affected by these issues. Please be assured that we are looking into the items raised by yourself - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner Property Owner

Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor twin room with shower and wash basin, 1 x ground floor double room with shower and wash basin, 1 x first floor king-size double room with shower and en-suite bathroom with bath, shower, WC and basin
  • Ground floor WC and basin
  • Kitchen with archway through to dining area
  • Dining room with woodburning stove and adjoining conservatory
  • First floor sitting room.
  • Oil central heating, woodburning stove
  • Double oven, electric hob, microwave, integrated fridge-freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV, DVD player, WiFi
  • Electicity and heating included in rent
  • Bed linen and towels included in rent
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Enclosed garden with picnic table
  • One small well-behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub <1 mile
  • Harbour <1 mile
  • Note: Care should be taken with children on open tread stairs
  • Note: Care should be taken on the steep step out of the twin bedroom shower cubicle.

The property

Fairholme is a spacious characterful holiday cottage in Port Isaac on the North Cornwall coast, offering comfortable family accommodation with a mature private garden to the rear and private parking for two cars. Situated in a quiet location at the top of the village, this self catering house is just a short walk from the local Co-Op where you can pick up your weekly groceries and Port Isaac Harbour with a selection of pubs and restaurants to choose from. Fairholme makes a very attractive holiday home accommodating up to 6 guests in 3 spacious bedrooms. Retaining its original features with an elegant, open tread, wrought iron staircase linking the floors and arched window designs that flow through the house and into the conservatory. The smart kitchen has all the equipment you could need to cook up a storm from a double oven to kitchen scales. The sophisticated dining room oozes charm and comfort where all the family can come together and enjoy a home-cooked meal in front of the fire after a long day exploring the the coast. Climb upstairs and relax in front of the TV enjoying a favourite family film where you can also enjoy a sea view from the lounge and the master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and seperate shower. The two further bedrooms are located on the ground floor with a shower cubicle in each sharing a seperate WC. In the last few years, Port Isaac has become well known as the setting for the popular TV series, Doc Martin as well as the local sea shanty singing group the 'Fisherman's Friends' who now tour all over and perform at music festivals and host their very own live summer appearance on the platt by the harbour. Fans of the TV can take a 'walk and talk' tour of the village and sometimes, you may even spot the filiming in action which makes for a great day out. Also famous for its beauty, keen walkers can explore the rugged coastline and enjoy stunning view of the ocean, sightings of rare birds and it's also not uncommon to catch a glimpse of a seal or dolphin. Ground Floor: Kitchen Dining Room Conservatory with access out into the private enclosed garden 2 x Separate WC's Bed 2: Double Bed with shower cubicle Bed 3: Twin bed with shower cubicle - please note there is a steep step out of shower cubicle First Floor: Sitting room, sea and coastal views Bed 1: King bed with en-suite bath/Shower/WC, sea and coastal views Enclosed garden Parking for 2 cars One small dog by arrangement. Care should be taken with children on open tread stairs.

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Ground Floor

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

PORT ISAAC

Polzeath 6.5 miles; Padstow 16 miles

Port Isaac; one of the true Cornish treasures. A beautiful fishing village nestling in a steep sided valley, the old village in the valley remains unchanged from its days of fishing, slate export and smuggling in the previous century. An abundance of small character properties complemented by larger cliff-top retreats, can be found with easy access to the numerous restaurants and shops of the village. The sandy harbour provides an abundance of rock pools as the tide retreats. There is ample parking at the top of the village and the village is a popular tourist destination with plenty of attractions including the dramatic Doyden Castle, the beautiful Lundy Bay and the famous Doc Martin's clinic. There are also plenty of pubs, restaurants, and shops in the village. Just a short drive from the beaches of Polzeath, Daymer and Rock, it is perfect for romantic and family holidays alike.

Please note: Care should be taken with children on the open tread stairs to the first floor.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas