Gullsway: September Tide

Customer rating

3.7★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

19 Customer Review(s)

Peter
February 2026

“We enjoy staying at Gullsway September Tide.”

It is homely, warm, and in a superb position. However, as before, we have to clean the entire kitchen and bathroom before using. Should there not be cleaners doing this ? The shower is functional, but very unsatisfying with only a trickle of water. The clothes washing facilities were not working. We do like September Tide, but wish it could be a bit more "looked after".

It is homely, warm, and in a superb position. However, as before, we have to clean the entire kitchen and bathroom before using. Should there not be cleaners doing this ? The shower is functional, but very unsatisfying with only a trickle of water. The clothes washing facilities were not working. We do like September Tide, but wish it could be a bit more "looked after".

- Peter, February 2026

Thank you for leaving us a review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we have raised your points with the housekeeping team to ensure that going forward the expectations are to be met. We hope to welcome you back again. - John Bray Cornish Holidays responding on behalf of the owner Property Owner
Sharon September 2025

“Great location.”

Bathroom needs updating, pealing paint around window, large gap in patio door. Out side pathways uneven and tripping hazard. Kitchen lacking some items especially if 4 people staying (e.g 2 wine glasses) Cleanliness not great. All issues were dealt with by agents quickly.

- Sharon, September 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the property’s setting, and we appreciate your comments regarding areas for improvement. We’re sorry you experienced these issues and thank you for bringing them to our attention. Your comments have been passed to our property services team, and all feedback is shared with the owner. We’re glad that the issues raised during your stay were resolved promptly by our team, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Margaret September 2025

“Access with luggage is difficult, especially if it is muddy and you are elderly!”

The cutlery was completely insufficient, 2 dessert spoons and 3 teaspoons and only 1 red wine glass! Otherwise adequate. Very clean, and as always the position is glorious!

- Margaret, September 2025

We're very pleased to hear you enjoyed the property's beautiful location. We're sorry to learn that you experienced some issues with the kitchen equipment during your stay. Your comments have been passed on to our housekeeping team for their attention, and all feedback is shared with the owner. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and hope to welcome you back - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Lucy August 2025

“Disappointing stay due to cleanliness, lack of basic kitchen essentials and the poor service of Sykes cottages/John Bray.”

After requesting additional cutlery and crockery plus an additional clean due to dog hair on furniture amongst other things, the issues were not addressed.

- Lucy, August 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused by the issues you experienced during your stay, which fall short of the standards we strive to maintain. Your refund has been issued, and your comments have been passed on to our housekeeping team and senior management. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more enjoyable experience - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Jane April 2025

“Cottage is in an ideal location with excellent view of the beach but walking to the cottage from the parking means you have to walk through mud.”

Extending the concrete path from the parking would be enormously helpful as would having a much more substantial doormat inside the front door of the property otherwise mud is walked inside. As the property is for only 4 people having a washer dryer available rather than a dishwasher would be much more useful as it doesn't take long to wash up by hand for 4 people but there is nowhere to wash dirty clothes. Also needed are proper drying facilities inside for damp towels, swimming costumes, etc. There is only the tiny heated rail in the bath room and no room in the cupboard which houses the boiler.

- Jane, April 2025
Peter February 2025

“We loved staying here as the location is fantastic.”

We think this property is good value for money and would like to stay here again. Notwithstanding the above, September Tide required a good sweep on arrival, and much of the crockery and cutlery required cleaning before first use. Not sure what the cleaners are doing ? The water pressure is very poor, which made showering a bit fraught. The clothes-washing facilities are "rustic".

- Peter, February 2025

Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you loved the location and would like to stay again. We sincerely apologise for the issues you encountered with cleaning on arrival. We will be reporting this to our housekeeping team to ensure that these matters are addressed for future guests. Regarding the water pressure and laundry facilities, we appreciate your comments and will review these aspects to see if improvements can be made. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with us. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future with an even better experience. - John Bray Cornish Holiday's on behalf of the owners. Property Owner
Jill January 2025

“The shower is the most needed for update, it gives hardly any water, which is a surprise since the taps are full force.”

The sofas are short but usable for 2 people, but would be a squeeze for 4. Beds very comfortable, it was clean, basic and warm.

- Jill, January 2025

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back anytime in the future. All suggestions/comments can be viewed by the property owner so these are appreciated. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Jane May 2024

“Great property lovely views”

- Jane, May 2024

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back anytime in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Jean April 2024

“Whilst property offered cosy ness and comfortable bedding and beds as well as lovely views it also had issues 1.”

Patio doors didn’t lock properly 2. Bathroom door hard to shut 3. Kitchen ridiculously short of decent China plates etc. also mugs placed in highest shelf so necessary to be tall to reach them 4. ABSOLUTELY NO HOUSE DETAILS LEFT SO TOOK AGES TO FIND WIFI AND ONLY DISCOVERED BINS OUTSIDE BY LOOKING 5. Property needs a bit of tlc sofas ridiculously small and we aren’t big people

- Jean, April 2024

Thank you for providing us with your feedback in regards to your stay at Gullsway. Your comments are important to us and will be taken into consideration. We hope to welcome you back sometime in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Barbara March 2024

“It was lovely to return to September Tide after many years (when we used to stay when booking it with the other Gullsway properties for a large family group).”

It is not posh in any way but we like that, and it has magnificent views over the sea. This year after all the rain everywhere was much muddier than it has ever been at Easter. The tarmac path by the main house down to the field towards the gate to the coast path was slippery when it was wet - not sure what it would be possible to do, except be aware.

- Barbara, March 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words. It's great to hear that you had such a fabulous stay and had the perfect base to explore the local area from. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Julie March 2024

“September tide Polzeath is in a brilliant location, basic, it appeared refreshed with new paint throughout.”

The parking and paths were extremely muddy and slippery, being on a slope, paving could be improved. We spent 2 weeks at September tide and was grateful for housekeeping dropping off fresh bedding halfway through our stay and for maintenance quick repair to the shower arm. A big negative for us was the poor pressure of the only shower, a power shower is a must for this property.

- Julie, March 2024

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back anytime in the future. All comments are noted and we will see what we can do. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Peter February 2024

“Overall, we very much enjoyed our stay in September Tide.”

Cosy and good value for money. Would be happy to stay there again. There were a few minor niggles which may be of interest: - The sofas in the living area were rather uncomfortable if used for any length of time. - Four of us were staying, but only two breakfast/pudding bowls were present. - Some of the saucepans had not been properly cleaned. - One of the bedrooms smelled rather musty. Perhaps had not been used for a while ? The ceiling light in this bedroom did not have a light bulb fitted so we had to buy one. A more significant problem for the owner to consider is the land drainage situation in case of very heavy rain. After a period of heavy rain, water from the access road is channelled into the property and cascades down the path between September Tide and Kittiwake and pools at the bottom where the path meets the front lawn. This issue will need to be addressed sooner or later.

- Peter, February 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused by these issues. We have been working closely with the owners of the Gullsways to improve and renovate them as much as we can. Your comments have been passed on to the team here at John Bray Cornish Holidays and to the owner to help with this. We are glad that you still managed to enjoy your visit despite these issues and would love to welcome you back to North Cornwall in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Anna-louise September 2023

“We have stayed three years running and have booked for next year, but nearly didn't.”

For the following reason : last year we wrote a constructive comment about the mattress on the double bed, it hasn't been replaced, leading to poor sleeping and bad backs, spending the night trying not to roll into the middle of the bed.... So disappointed having made the effort to give feedback last year. This year alot of the crockery and glasses had gone missing, and there was no corkscrew. On a positive not the location is fantastic and we love staying there with our dogs. This year we left our coffee machine, hopefully others can benefit from this. We can only hope that the double bed mattress is sorted ready for our return on the 13th September 24.

- Anna-louise, September 2023

Thank you for you comments, The owner is aware of the issues raised and the property is getting an upgrade over the winter. Our maintenance team are meeting with him very soon. We look forward to welcoming you back next year. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf oof the owner Property Owner
Julia September 2023

“There was no broom or hoover which was disappointing.”

Otherwise everything was excellent. We have already booked the property for next year.

- Julia, September 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at September Tide. We do hope that we get the opportunity to welcome you back to Cornwall in the future. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Harriet August 2023

“This is the most wonderful bungalow as the view definitely stands out as the top plus point but my goodness it is sadly so tired.”

It has an electric shower which is tricky to regulate the temperature and my son really scalded himself. The kitchen is also quite basic and needs some new china and glassware as there is a real mishmash and were only 2 bowls. So having cereal for a family of 4 we had to take it in turns. The floor in the sitting room was stained and the carpet when we arrived was embedded with white dog hairs which really made the carpets feel really dirty so I had to give it a proper hoover. Also the knobs in the double bedroom on the wardrobe and the chest of drawers were not attached so when one pulled on them they came off in your hand. Also the bedside light did not work on one side so reading at night was tricky and the blind had to be rolled up by hand. Also we could not find any window locks so could not open some of the windows. But despite these comments, we would go again as it did have a certain charm which was rustic and typical of a place of times of old, which now in Polzeath is quite hard to find as every property is brand spanking new.

- Harriet, August 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused by these issues. Your comments have been passed on to the team here at John Bray Cornish Holidays and to the owner. We are glad that you still managed to enjoy your visit despite these issues and would love to welcome you back to North Cornwall in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Ela August 2023

“We had another relaxing holiday in September Tide.”

It is exactly what we wanted as we have a dog and active children who are in and out of the sea all day. The location and view is fantastic for easy access to the beach and the coastal path. The facilities are basic but clan and functional. We will return soon

- Ela, August 2023

Thank you so much for your kind words. It's great to hear that you had such a fabulous stay and had the perfect base to explore the local area from. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Julie March 2023

“Great location.”

This was a returned visit to September Tide. It is getting very tied, in need of change of cooker and other general maintenance upgrade, ,which would not take a lot to do. Cleanliness needed, such as skirting boards and windows, bathroom door lamination coming apart. Although one of the cheaper range of lettings, the lack of all of the above should not reflect the current rate, in fact this should be lower.

- Julie, March 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, I will get in contact with the appropriate people to report these issues, we do hope we can welcome back to North Cornwall soon. John Brays on Behalf of the Owners. Property Owner
Andrew August 2022

“A freezer would have been useful!”

The kitchen equipment was inadequate no casseroles and inadequate amount of saucepans.

- Andrew, August 2022

Thank you very much for your feedback. We will be sure to look into the addition of a freezer and increased kitchen equipment. We hope these points did not take away from your enjoyment of Gullsway: September Tide and its surroundings. Property Owner
Kevin March 2022

“Great location, property interior quite tired, in particular the kitchen and ...”

Great location, property interior quite tired, in particular the kitchen and kitchen cupboards/drawers not very clean inside Agents very attentive and quick to help

- Kevin, March 2022

Thank you so much for your feedback. We hope you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back anytime in the future We will investigate your comments regarding the interior. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

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Summary

All-ground-floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with basin, 1 x twin
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room
Night storage heating
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher
TV, Wifi
Fuel and power inc. In rent
Bed linen inc. In rent
Off-road parking
Communal garden
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.7 miles, pub 0.4 miles, beach 0.3 miles
Note: Garden is not fully enclosed
Note: WiFi speed is limited to web browsing and email only
Note: Towels are not included, please bring your own
Note: This property has a restricted sea view, please consider this before booking
Note: Check-in is from 4:30pm, check-out by 9am

The property

A detached holiday bungalow, Gullsway: September rests on the cliffs of Polzeath, Cornwall.

This self-catering home with wonderful sea views is great for a family or group of four looking for a coastal getaway.

Before walking into your home-away-from-home, pull up to the off-road parking and take a deep breath of the pure sea air; relax into the sofas for an afternoon of family games in the light-filled sitting room with spectacular sea views.

A day of fun in the sand calls for a hot evening meal around the dining table for four.

An oven, hob, microwave, and fridge are available in the kitchen for preparing home-cooked meals or picnics for your trek, as well as a dishwasher for an easy clean up.

Before settling beneath the sheets in the king-size or twin bedroom, take a hot shower in the shower room to rinse off the sand.

September Tide welcomes two well-behaved pets and offers a pretty shared garden area, complete with a picnic bench to enjoy your morning coffee in the sunshine.

A gate nearby leads visitors to a clifftop walkway to view North Cornwall's spectacular coastline.

September Tide is a fantastic place to stay for a short trip along the seaside with your loved ones.

Please note: This property can be booked with Refs: 1080270, 1080271 and 1080272 together sleeping 19 in total (1080272 can only be booked with 1080270 and not on it's own).

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

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About the location

POLZEATH

Wadebridge 7.5 miles; Padstow 16 miles.

The seaside village of Polzeath boasts a sandy beach, which is bordered by rock pools and is acclaimed to be one of the best surfing beaches in the country. Polzeath itself has a number of small shops, cafes and restaurants, and the South West Coast Path, a 630-mile route, runs through the village. Just over seven miles away is the popular market town of Wadebridge, which is set alongside the River Camel and offers an array of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as North Cornwall's only family-owned cinema. There’s wonderful countryside in the area, with the renowned Camel Trail passing through the town, and the nearby town of Padstow, with its harbour, pastel-washed medieval houses and celebrated restaurants is well worth exploring. Within driving distance is the UK surfing capital of Newquay, with over 11 miles of golden sandy beaches. Polzeath is an excellent base for exploring this part of Cornwall.

Towels NOT included.

Please note: This property can be booked with 1080270, 1080271 and 1080272 to sleep 19 in total.

Polzeath, Cornwall (Ref. 1080273)

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Reviews & Ratings

“We enjoy staying at Gullsway September Tide.”

“Great location.”

“Access with luggage is difficult, especially if it is muddy and you are elderly!”

“Disappointing stay due to cleanliness, lack of basic kitchen essentials and the poor service of Sykes cottages/John Bray.”

“Cottage is in an ideal location with excellent view of the beach but walking to the cottage from the parking means you have to walk through mud.”

“We loved staying here as the location is fantastic.”

“The shower is the most needed for update, it gives hardly any water, which is a surprise since the taps are full force.”

“Great property lovely views”

“Whilst property offered cosy ness and comfortable bedding and beds as well as lovely views it also had issues 1.”

“It was lovely to return to September Tide after many years (when we used to stay when booking it with the other Gullsway properties for a large family group).”

“September tide Polzeath is in a brilliant location, basic, it appeared refreshed with new paint throughout.”

“Overall, we very much enjoyed our stay in September Tide.”

“We have stayed three years running and have booked for next year, but nearly didn't.”

“There was no broom or hoover which was disappointing.”

“This is the most wonderful bungalow as the view definitely stands out as the top plus point but my goodness it is sadly so tired.”

“We had another relaxing holiday in September Tide.”