“We had a fabulous time in the cottage.”
It is a superb base for exploring some of the loveliest and most interesting parts of Cornwall, but allowed us a peaceful place to retreat after a busy day out. St Endellion is outstandingly beautiful and we loved that there were only a couple of properties, the beautiful church, and the fabulous Trevathan Farm Shop which stocked all the essentials we needed.
The negatives were few, but would be important for us in deciding whether or not we would return to the cottage in the future.
The main one for us was that the side extension (containing the music room, bedroom, and shower room) was noticeably affected by dampness. We could smell it straight away and immediately opened all the windows, but could still smell it throughout the week. The shower room ceiling was peppered with mould and the ceiling of the bedroom had some cracks and staining.
Some of the cleaning could have been more thorough. There were cobwebs and dead insects here and there, and the conservatory windows could have been cleaner. Both toilets pans also needed an extra clean before using.
Finally the road noise was very evident through the unused 'front' door, which could be improved to help block the noise. The road can be very busy and many cars don't adhere to the 40 mph speed limit.
Now for the positives, which were many! The house is absolutely beautiful, quirky, and very well stocked with everything we could need. We loved the all the little nooks and crannies, ornaments, the amazing fireplace (although we didn't use the fire) and the traditional style of the property. There were lots of board games, DVDs, and jigsaws provided which was a lovely unexpected extra. Some of the reviews we had read commented that there was too much clutter, but we didn't think so - for us it added to the interest and joy of the house. In general, the house, bedding, towels etc. were clean, and the beds were all very comfortable and well dressed. The kitchen had everything we needed and more, and was beautiful - one of my favourite rooms. But we spent most of our time in the fabulous conservatory looking out over the stunning garden. The garden itself was interesting and quirky with lots of little nooks to find, and amazing views over the countryside to the rear.
So in conclusion, we loved our stay at Trehaverock Cottage, and would definitely book again (maybe for 2 weeks this time) if the few negative points got sorted out.
Thank you so much
