Downalong

Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 4
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Sky TV
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

6 Customer Review(s)

Stephen
April 2022

“Lovely, spacious house, ideally situated and perfect for a family holiday.”

The outdoor space could have been tidier on our arrival and the grass clearly hadn’t been cut for a while, nor was it during our ten day stay in peak growing season. However, almost all feedback re the house extremely positive. Small negatives: no weighing scales in the kitchen, blunt ‘sharp’ knives. Strange that the only bathroom not to have a shower is the master suite. We had a great time.

- Stephen, April 2022

Thank you very much for your feedback. We are very grateful that you have taken the time to make us aware of your suggestions to improve your time at Downalong. We take all of our feedback seriously take every comment onboard. We are happy to hear that you had a good time nevertheless and we hope to welcome you back in the future! Property Owner
Laura April 2022

“We loved the property and it was perfect for a family holiday.”

We noted some of the previous feedback about the cooker / oven and would like to provide feedback on that also, The oven was not in good working order. The shelving not secured to the sides and as a result an entire tray of cooked food fell into the oven and caused a lot of mess etc. The dishwasher kept giving us a blocked F11 fault and we purchased a dishwasher cleaner from the SPAR and ran it through but it might be worth owners doing this after week long visits to make sure the appliance in good working order. The air-conditioning/heating was very difficult to work out and as a result the rooms would be too warm at times. A number of the bedroom blinds were either close to breaking or broken and probably need some attention. What would be REALLY helpful is a full manual of the household. A compendium that lists in one place all the facilities of the house and how to use them (and what to do if something goes wrong) as each home has its own quirks and trying to work out cook tops/ovens/dishwahsers/airconditioning units etc is time consuming and frustrating. A handy go-to manual of all things and troubleshooting for the property would be really helpful. That said, the team at John Bray were extremely helpful and prompt in providing assistance with handymen on the issues we reported and we were very grateful. We loved our experience overall and the property and would love to return again for a longer stay. Thank you!

- Laura, April 2022
Lorraine T.e. April 2022

“Another wonderful holiday at Downalong.”

Superb position and every comfort provided for all generations! Much appreciate the new trampoline for the little ones. Would love to come back next year.

- Lorraine T.e., April 2022
David December 2021

“The property was very tired, and needs some updating particularly at the rates being charged.”

When we arrived outside was a complete mess. I have photos if you would like them. It was not a great start.

- David, December 2021

Thank you for your feedback which is extremely helpful to us. We apologise your holiday did not start well and I assure you we do not like to hear this. We are in contact with the gardening team to get to the bottom this. John Bray Cornish Holiday on Behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Katrina November 2021

“This house is fabulous, the pictures do not do it justice.”

It is in an ideal position near the beach and village. Lovely grounds ideal for dogs. Close to some amazing walks along the coast. The house has vast amounts of space for families to stay. The cinema room is ideal for people to relax away from the rest of the house. Small giggles- 1 hob burner doesn’t work, some shelves in the fridge door are missing and no potato masher lol

- Katrina, November 2021

Dear Guest, thank you for taking the time to leave a perfect feedback, we look forward to welcoming back very soon. John bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner Property Owner
Isobella October 2021

“The house is fantastic as is the location.”

This is the second time we have stayed at Downalong and it had the same issues as last time which is really disappointing as the visits were 18 months apart. The top oven has no shelf, one job doesn’t work and there are no instructions on how to use the complex oven and hob. Also this year there is a lack of door shelves in the fridge which was particularly annoying. Everything else is great but these problems in the kitchen do slightly spoil your holiday

- Isobella, October 2021

Thank you for leaving your feedback. We are sincerely sorry you had an issue with the hob and the shelf in the fridge, the matte is being dealt with. John Bray Cornish Holiday on behalf of the owner Property Owner
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The property

A true hidden gem! Downalong is a contemporary property designed by an award winning architect. Designed to seamlessly merge with the surrounding landscape, this appealing coastal house is set in a fantastic private position, yet within only a few minutes walk to the peaceful, family friendly beaches of Daymer Bay & Greenaway on the North Cornwall coast. This popular self-catering coastal holiday house sleeps 12 guests in 6 bedrooms with ample parking and room to store a boat and sailing equipment. Downalong offers a well-considered space that flows effortlessly from room to room. The impressive open plan living room is the hub of the house where guests can gather as a group to rest and unwind. A versatile space, slide back the bi-fold sliding doors to extend it on to the paved terrace. Relax by the fire pit and lounge outdoors on balmy evenings, recounting the day's adventures. A snug /TV room provides extra space for children or teenagers to chill out after an energetic family day out on the beach. Downalong offers six stylish bedrooms, three of which are situated on the ground floor, making this an ideal property for guests with limited mobility or two families sharing.This attractive self catering holiday home is the perfect seaside base for all seasons and only a short drive from the exhilarating surf beach at Polzeath and the pretty fishing harbour at Port Isaac. For homebodies, Downalong provides as much in-house entertainment as outside, with a games room complete with snooker and ping pong tables, as well as a stunning private tennis court set in the generous landscaped garden that surrounds the holiday home. A few minutes walk from this holiday retreat is the St. Moritz Hotel with its restaurants, gym, pool and indulgent Cowshed spa. Head to nearby Trebetherick Stores for your groceries, or pop over to Rock village for the local butcher, fishmonger, bakery and delicatessen. Adventure seekers will be spoiled for choice; learn to surf and bodyboard at Polzeath beach; try windsurfing, snorkeling and swimming over at Daymer Bay, or head to Rock for sailing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and exhilarating pleasure boat trips to spot puffins, seals and dolphins off this stunning coastline.Ground Floor: Entrance Hall Games Room Open- Plan Kitchen/Diner/Sitting Room TV/Snug Room Utility Room Bedroom 4: Kingsize Bed (5ft) with en suite Bath with OH Shower Bedroom 5: Kingsize Bed (5ft) with en suite Shower/W.C/Bath and interconnecting door to bedroom 6 Bedroom 6: Double Bed (4ft 6) with en suite Shower/W.C/Bath and interconnecting door to bedroom 5 Separate W.C 1st Floor: Bedroom 1: Master bedroom with Superking Bed (6ft), Dressing Room, Balcony and en suite Bath/W.C Family Bathroom Bedroom 2: Kingsize Bed (5ft) Bedroom 3: 2 x Single Beds (3ft) Pets welcome by arrangement and restricted to downstairs areas only. Please note: guests are welcome to use the tennis court and trampoline but this is used at their own risk.

Floorplans

1st FloorGround Floor

Summary

Six bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king-size double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor king-size double with en-suite bath, separate shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor double with en-suite bath, separate shower, basin and WC, 1 x super king-size double with en-suite bath, basin and WC, 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC
Cloakroom with WC and basin
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting room
Utility
Cinema room
Games room with pool table and table tennis
Tennis court
Trampoline.
Under floor heating, multi fuel stove
integrated oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
TV with Sky basic, DVD player, WiFi, pool table, table tennis
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Ample off road parking
Large lawned garden with paved terrace, Garden furniture, BBQ, Firepit, tennis courts, sunken trampoline
Cafe 0.3 mile
Beach 0.6 mile
Pub 0.7 mile
Shop 1 mile.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £400.

About the location

DAYMER BAY

Polzeath 1.3 miles; Rock 2.3 miles.

Daymer Bay and the village of Trebetherick were both loved by Sir John Betjeman and are unquestionably special. With a huge appeal to both the young and not so young, Daymer Bay has recently been voted one of the best beaches in the world! St. Enodoc Church, once buried in the sand, is within comfortable walking distance of Daymer Bay and is the resting place of Sir John Betjeman. Daymer Bay holds great appeal for wind surfers, kite surfers and paddle boarders, with the gentle waves rolling up the estuary. There is enormous fun too for small children with buckets and spades and fishing in the rock pools. At low tide you can walk across the sand to the village of Rock to indulge in a spot of retail therapy or a bite to eat at one of the many delicious eateries, or catch the short ferry ride and explore the delights of Padstow. Up from the coast path as it runs from Daymer Bay is Highcliffe, nestling between Polzeath and Trebetherick, both of which boast a number of pubs, restaurants and village stores all offering a wide variety of fresh quality produce. The properties at Highcliffe have the advantage of being within easy reach of Daymer, Polzeath and Greenaway - Greenaway being the name given to the clifftop area, beach and small cove with rock pools overlooking the Atlantic beyond that lies between Daymer and Polzeath.

Daymer Bay, Cornwall (Ref. 1080535)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely, spacious house, ideally situated and perfect for a family holiday.”

“We loved the property and it was perfect for a family holiday.”

“Another wonderful holiday at Downalong.”

“The property was very tired, and needs some updating particularly at the rates being charged.”

“This house is fabulous, the pictures do not do it justice.”

“The house is fantastic as is the location.”

The property

Floorplans

Summary

About the location

DAYMER BAY