The Hideaway
- 2 guests
- 1 bed
- 1 bathroom
- No pets
Description
The Hideaway is a spacious and beautifully presented holiday property tucked away on the cliffs of Port Isaac on the North Cornwall Coast. Offering a tranquil getaway for two, this holiday home is ideal for a couple who wish to explore the best of North Cornwall with beautiful coastal walks, villages and beaches nearby or simply to escape from day to day life. Finished to a high standard, it has everything you need to create a Cornish holiday to remember.
The interior of The Hideaway is a luxurious combination of contemporary features keeping in mind that the coast is just a few strides away. This delightful holiday home comprises of neutral open plan social living on the first floor with; a well equipped kitchen, dining area and comfortable seating, creating the perfect space to relax and unwind with your loved one. Access out onto the private raised terrace from the social space; a peaceful place to enjoy a morning coffee with views out to sea, before heading out for the day. The master bedroom is found on the ground floor with french doors that open out onto the patio area, where you can hear the sea and coastal widlife.
With its elevated position between Port Gaverne beach and the centre of Port Isaac, The Hideaway is ideally located for those who are keen to explore this beautiful part of North Cornwall. From your doorstep, step out onto the coastal path for hikes around the cliffs and coves; paddle or swim at Port Gaverne, kayak at Port Quin. Stroll down into the village for a choice of restaurants, pubs, cafes and a chance to spot the 'Doc Martin' film crew or listen to the sea shanty singers, The Fishermans Friends'. With so many activities on offer, there is something to do every day of the week.
Accommodation
First Floor:
Open plan kitchen, dining and living area
Ground Floor:
King bedroomShower room with W.C and basin
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
- Washing Machine
What guests are saying
Lovely place to stay overall, we have stayed 4 times so clearly we are fans of the Hideaway.
Only issues the sofa is so uncomfortable as to be almost unusable. The outside space was abit dirty and overgrown. Finally, the outoor table no longer has a glass top so we couldn't eat outside.
Very much a property full of highs but the lows truly ruin it !
Let’s start with booking, I read the previous reviews and decided to call Sykes to discuss our concerns ! Sykes were very good and called the owners to discuss cleanliness and the issues with the WiFi ! We were reassured and booked a week late December. On arrival we found what looks like a pleasant place as we expected, until we opened the shower room door, there was a filthy towel in the shower tray and the shower tray had not been cleaned, the toilet also had stains and the sink had been half heartedly cleaned. We were really unhappy about this as we left a perfectly clean home to come away for a break. It took an hour but we got it nice and clean and decided to let Sykes know and send photos, we also said they could maybe consider our time spent on this ! An apology would have sufficed but after two days of having to chase this up we were told the owners cleaned it themselves and disagree as they left it immaculate, this made zero sense unless someone went in after and made the shower room filthy again. Anyway being told we weren’t telling the truth by Sykes and the owners made us feel very unconfident in where we were staying ! We considered asking Sykes for us to leave but tried to see the positives and stayed ! This is where the obvious other issues appeared, the sofa is so uncomfortable you can not relax for more than 30 minutes at a time, it’s woefully inadequate for a holiday home ! The chair is ok but only one can sit in this ! We weren’t also assured by Sykes that previous review issues had been sorted by the owners, the previous reviews had mentioned the WiFi, basically we couldn’t watch any streaming tv for more than 15 minutes at a time without it crashing. We persevered but it was hard work and not very very enjoyable. The previous reviews about lack of glasses is slightly untrue but it’s a mismatch of very old and unattractive wine glasses, mugs and there are missing cutlery items. In a nutshell if we’d listened to the reviews without calling Sykes we’d have not booked, but we did call Sykes and they reassured us that the owners have changed cleaners but the owners cleaned it themselves and left it unsuitable for immediate let, then basically told us we were not telling the truth despite sending clear photos, they have a lovely lounge kitchen diner area with scratched dining table and coffee table, inadequate stock of glassware and cutlery, uncomfortable furniture you can’t sit on for long spells. Sykes also assured us the WiFi is sorted and it wasn’t. Anyway I hope that helps the owners see they need to spend some money on this lovely place ! The highs are very high highs, the location is superb with 5 minute walk to local Pizza restaurant and 10 minute (steep) walk to the harbour and its pubs and restaurants. The actual property is lovely, it’s set back from the road and very private, I can imagine in the summer the outside space is beautiful ! Parking is easy in winter but I imagine in summer it’s something to consider ! The bedroom is lovely and the bed fantastic, we had really good sleeps here so this is a real plus ! The actual kitchen itself is a decent size for people that like to cook good food ! Once we’d worked it all out it was a pleasure to use the kitchen ! The heating is great if anything it gets a little too hot so we worked out to leave it low especially when cooking! The smoke alarm misplaced badly by the way it goes off every time you cook in the oven, the heat and steam set it off constantly it just needs to be moved a few feet away ! Overall I’d stay here again if they listened to reviews and made changes, but they won’t and their insistence on not accepting the photo evidence of the woeful cleaning by themselves and not reacting to reviews about the sofa and WiFi maybe suggests they are happy to let it and get the odd bad review.
The lack of response when we arrived to a dirty property that had not been cleaned was shockingly bad.
The emergency number had no response. Having stayed in a hotel, it still took until 2pm the next day and multiple phone calls to have the situation resolved. No one called us to let us know the property was ready, we had to call yet again - we made 13 phone calls in total between the Head Office number and local company. There was no heartfelt apology or caring attitude on the telephone from either organisation, no welcome pack, no customer service. I appreciate that mistakes happen - but it’s how you deal with them that makes the difference. An apology, a recognition of the negative impact of one days disruption in a three day break, returning our calls, responding within half an hour as promised (twice) would have made a big difference. Having agreed a refund, it has not been forthcoming 18 days later.
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
The Hideaway can be booked with 429 The Crows Nest for larger parties.
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 09:30
Property ref
1080579
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Not allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome