Sorgente Contemporary Cornish Holiday Cottage
- Cottage75 m²
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min Stay: 5 nights
Cozy Retreat Close To Falmouth, Contemporary Interior, Traditional Cottage
Bedrooms
Facilities
Featured
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Fireplace
- TV
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
Safety features
- First-aid kitKitchen, on shelf bove the fridge
- Smoke detectorKItchen and upper landing
- Carbon-monoxide detectorLiving room where there is a wood burning stove
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Near the ocean
- town
- village
General
- Air conditioningA heat recovery system, not actually air conditioning. It does not cool or heat the house, but cleans the air by mixing fresh air with recovered heat from existing air, removing smells, dust and damp.
- HeatingFull gas central heating, radiators in each room with independent thermastats. Heated towel rail in bathroom.
- Linens providedAll bed linen per person, already prepared. Change mid-stay may be requested if 14 nights.
- Washing machineDetergent / tablets not provided.
- FireplaceWood burning stove. Only kiln-dried logs may be used. May be ordered from us in advance or buy locally.
- ParkingFree on road parking.
- InternetFree wifi, you may also use a cable connected to the router. Consider bringing one of more than 2m.
- Towels providedHand and bath towels. Change mid-stay may be requested if 14 nights.
- Wireless InternetFree wifi, security password can be found easily on arrival.
- Wood stoveWood burning stove *not multi-fuel*. Only small kiln-dried, seasoned logs can be used. Theses may be ordered from us along with kindling. We do not provide an axe or an area for chopping,
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Toilet paper
- Living RoomUnder stairs cupboard contains cleaning equipment, high-chair, baby bath, recycling containers, clothes horse, iron and ironing board.
- Baby Gate
Kitchen
- FridgeWith smaller ice making/freezer compartment.
- HobMains gas. Set in a solid beech, work surface treated with natural oils.
- OvenMains gas, installed under the work top, not above.
- Microwave
- BBQ
- Coffee maker
- Toaster4 slice toaster
- Pantry itemsTea, coffee, fresh milk, sugar and also available - bottle of wine, Cornish Cream Tea (scones, jam, clotted cream) local newspaper and fresh flowers
- Dishes & utensilsSix of everything
- Kitchen
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining area
- Child's highchair
- DiningSharing the kitchen area and natural light from the large patio windows. Seats four and accomodates a baby high-chair too.
Entertainment
- Television22" with Freeview chanels. You may also play your own DVDs and Blurays.
- StereoRadio, CD, iPod dock, with adapters for all types.
- DVD playerAlso Bluray
- Books
- GamesMonopoly. We are happy to hear suggestions for providing others.
Outside
- GardenSmall cottage garden raised by a few steps, may be used for dining with or without the BBQ. Outdoor furniture provided. Sun trap in afternoon and herbs can be found in the walls or pots.
- Deck / PatioTiled area outside kitchen patio window, below the raised area of garden. Either may be used for dining, outdoor furniture provided and stored in large tidy box.
- Outdoor Furniture
- GolfNearby in Falmouth, in Truro or a litttle further afield.
Suitability
- Long-term renters welcome
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 60 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No smoking
Max guests: 4
- No parties, no deep fat frying, no candles, incense, no outdoor shoes in rooms, no food to be consumed on sofas, only seasoned dry logs to be used in woodburner, no other solid fuels.
9 Reviews
Perfect Location
The property was easy to book and Alex made the whole process simple. Property was exactly as advertised, clean and well located. Parking can be a bit of a problem especially if you have a large car. Overall a great place to stay.
Thanks for your comments Mark. A pleasure to host you, and would welcome you back anytime.
Nice house well maintained
Nice place well situated. Clean, tidy and well equipped.
Plenty of room.
Well place to walk into Penryn and about 45 minutes walk from Falmouth.
Parking was restricted but we parked directly outside the property and left the car there apart from one day when we went to the Eden project about 50 minutes drive away.
The road outside is busy and some drives seem to consider it a race track so be careful when crossing the road.
Limited pavements going up the hill so again take care if walking.
Nice log fire which was lovely when we used it for the night.
As other users have noted, a standard lamp next to the sofa for reading would benefit as it's either very bright or dim in the lounge area.
Good cooking facilities and suitably sized fridge.
The bathroom looks nice but the rain shower does tend to leave sprayed water all over the bathroom floor as there's no shower guard or curtain.
Bed is fine with plenty of storage space.
All in all a pleasant stay.
Thanks for your review Nick, it's always good to hear what guests have to say about their experience. A few guests have raised the point about water on the bathroom floor due to lack of curtain, however, there is no need for concern as the floor is sealed. The amount of water is minimal and soon evaporates with the help of the heat recovery system. The tiles are non-slip and the bath mats keep it comfy underfoot. To install curtains or a door would impact on asthetics and reduce the size of luxury bath since it is curved. Most guests do so love the bathroom as it is and prefer the openess.
We have tried lamps in the living room. Due to space they became either extra clutter or get knocked over. In the future we may install a wall mounted reading lamp with dimmer. Using only the alcove lighting provides subdued lighting but enough to read by. We use LED throughout the property and yes, they are bright, but they help keep our carbon footprint to a minimum.
We also hope you enjoyed the complimemtary welcome goodies :-) and that you choose to stay with us in the near future, you are most welcome! Thanks again.
Really great spot and location will def be back to Cornwall!
Everything great
Thank you! You are welcome back anytime!
very well situated for exploring the area
Cornwall is beautiful at this time of the year and we did make the most of it
We are very pleased you made the most of your stay, glad we could help!
Very comfortable, clean, airy, attractive home
This is a very well cared for property; everything is in perfect condition - it's like staying in a show home.
The waxy wooden floors feel wonderful beneath your feet, the rain shower is lovely and the beds are comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped and the living room is warm and welcoming. We enjoyed our stay and felt at home. Thank you Alex!
Thank you for your comments, we are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and your appreciation of our attention to detail is most welcome :-) We hope to have you stay again in the future!
Location
TOP TIP!
The parking and traffic can be frustrating in Falmouth centre so...
Park & Float - May to September from Ponsharden TR10 8AD
01872 861910 (Winter) 01326 319417 (Summer)
Travel time 10 minutes to the Maritime Museum.
Park & Ride, same place.
NB: Using these services may give discounted entrance to the Maritime Museum and
savings in many of the towns shops and eating places. Times may change so call first.
Owner
Alex
- Languages:
- english, german, italian
About Alex
This is our main home when we return to Cornwall. We now spend most of our time in the Italian Alps but return to Cornwall as much as we can. Our little boys are growing fast and the beaches in Cornwall are so much better than in Italy... really!
Alex purchased this Cottage in 1999
Why Alex chose Penryn
On the main route (fast road or country lanes) between Falmouth and Truro. Close enough to Falmouth without having the bother with traffic, and easy to go further afield, the Lizard peninsula is very accessible. Eyns botanical gardens is only a walk away up the hill.
What makes this Cottage unique
Ultra clean, and with a heat recovery system, both of which help us provide a place suitable for those with air-borne allergies and asthsma. Also, you'll not find many cottages in the area which have a bidet and rain shower in a luxurious bathroom.