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Good supply of linen.
Would recommend to our friends.
Nice to have a dog safe garden.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed all that Suncroft has to offer, and its surroundings. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back again in the future and thank you for recommending the property - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Oct 2024
"Cosy and clean accommodation in a good position for the village."
Everything provided for our needs including a generous welcoming bottle of wine and milk in the fridge. We had a lovely holiday despite some poor weather.
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
Reviewed by Peter4.1★Oct 2024
"The property is perfect and in the right location for us that’s why we keep coming back and if there is any problems the owners of the property are quick to deal with it."
Can not fault anything Thankyou Tina
Daren & bado.
Thank you so much for your comments. We love hearing just how much you enjoyed your stay! Hopefully we can welcome you back again in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Tina5.0★Sep 2024
"We had a lovely stay at Suncroft."
The property smelt very fresh on arrival and was spotlessly clean. Beds were extremely comfortable, the bedding and towels great quality. Great base for exploring Cornwall. Thanks to the owner and Sykes for a great break.
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
Reviewed by Eleanor5.0★Sep 2024
"Suncroft was the perfect for our holiday."
The accommodation was very comfortable, well equipped and smelt so fresh and clean when we arrived. Welcome bottle of wine, milk and dog treats were very much appreciated after a long drive to Port Isaac. The location was great just leaving our car parked on the driveway and walking everywhere to explore the area. Our dog loved playing in the garden while we sat outside enjoying the sunshine. We look forward to returning in the future. Thank you to the owners.
Thank you for your lovely feedback Lucy. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Suncroft and look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Lucy4.7★Aug 2024
"Lovely place have stayed here frequently over the years, cant fault anything and will be back ."
Thank you for your lovely review. We look forward to welcoming you back again, as always.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Tina5.0★Jun 2024
"Really needs a little coffee table found it a bit of a pain getting up to get drinks , i can see others have used arm of sofa and maybe a clock not all of us have our phone glued to our hands !"
Otherwise excellent !
We are so delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and have moved the little drinks table into a more prominent position so that it won’t be missed in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Richard4.7★May 2024
"Very comfortable and well equipped, everything I needed for a lovely week in Port Isaac."
I like the fact there is parking and it’s just a short walk to the village and the harbour. Nice seating on the decking, lovely to sit in the afternoon and evening.
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Suncroft and hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Karen5.0★May 2024
"This holiday property is lovely , can’t fault it and we have been coming for years, and we will be back very shortly."
Just one thing and it has nothing to do with the property BUT there seems to be a problem with number 14 opposite and his neighbour with caravan!! He just stood and glared at us when we turned up and they also made it differcult for us to park when we came back after a day out!!
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
Reviewed by Tina5.0★Apr 2024
"Suncroft was fabulous, we love it."
It was the 2nd time that we have stayed and we will definitely be returning, we didn't want to leave.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Suncroft once more, and we look forward to welcoming you back again in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Mandy5.0★Mar 2024
"Loverly accommodation, ideal for two friends and a dog."
Convenient location as long as you don’t mind walking up and down the steep hill into the town, good exercise. Co op just round the corner. Parking for two cars. Cannot fault it.
Thank you for sharing with us what a great stay you had. We do hope to welcome you back to North Cornwall in the very near future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Judith5.0★Sep 2023
"Perfect cottage finished to a very high standard, Highly recommend anyone book this little beauty."
Thank you so much for your lovely review Joe. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and would be very pleased to welcome you back again in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Joe5.0★Sep 2023
"Absolutely wonderful accommodation."
All you could possibly need just like a home from home. It’s a lovely area to explore and with all the great facilities in the bungalow you could easily prepare picnics and evening meals. Our daughter has mobility issues so was great being all on one level. As we have a dog it was nice that there was a sizeable totality enclosed back garden. Would highly recommend.
Thank you for your lovely review Nicola. We’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Aug 2023
"Super location, very cosy, great base, lovely back garden for drinks etc."
We’ll equipped lovely and clean.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback Chris. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Suncroft and would love to welcome you back again in the future!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Chris5.0★Jul 2023
"Very well kept property pleasant surroundings and a very good location."
The beds are comfortable and the garden is a good size overall a very nice property I would definitely stay again.
The property would benefit from a more comfortable sofa.
Thank you for your feedback Stephen, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Suncroft. We will be very happy to welcome you back.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Steven4.4★Jul 2023
"We really enjoyed Suncroft, it was a clever use of space."
I would check with the cleaners, the washing up bowl had not been lifted from the sink, when we arrived, as there was lots of sweetcorn in the sink and plug hole and there was a pair of socks under the double bed.
The Wi-Fi was good, as was the parking. The views of Tintagel were amazing at the bottom of the road .
The garden was well kept and the deck chairs were a good addition.
For Sykes, it is probably better listing many restaurants available in the village which is quite steep with no car access, booking is essential and you are paying a premium for food.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and that the property suited your needs. We are sorry to hear that you experienced housekeeping issues, your comments have been noted and raised with our housekeeping team - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Martin4.1★Jun 2023
"First time staying in a sykes holiday home."
We felt
Totally at home. Everything we needed was there
The milk and wine on arrival was a lovely touch.
The beds were amazingly comfortable.
We eould definitely recommend to anyone.
We would like to say thank you very much to tge inners of Suncrest cottage for helping us have a wonderful time.
You are very welcome Christine! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We hope we can welcome you back to Suncroft again soon.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Christine5.0★Jun 2023
"Great location within the village ."
Parking and large garden a real bonus. Close to Co-op and bus stop.
We are delighted that you enjoyed your holiday. It was a pleasure to have you to stay at Suncroft and we hope we will be able to welcome back again in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Mary5.0★Jun 2023
"A lovely property to stay in, very comfortable, and well equipped, and easy access to Port Isaac ."
Would recommend it, already have to friends who wants to stay in Cornwall.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Suncroft and found it so comfortable.
We hope it won't be too long before we get to welcome you back and thank you so much for recommending us to your friends.
John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★May 2023
"Cottage was located well & garden was a nice area & the parking was a big bonus."
The bathroom was very dated & well overdue an update.
There was barely enough equipment to cook a meal only one tray that was the grill pan to use in the oven. The freezer door was also broken causing the freezer to be iced up. The bread bin was also rusty & didn’t look nice .
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are happy that the location of the property suited your needs and that you enjoyed the garden. Thank you for your suggestions of how to improve the property, all feedback is shared with the owner. We are sorry to hear that you experienced some maintenance issues during your stay, your comments will be raised to our maintenance team - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Hayley2.8★Apr 2023
"The unadopted road and heavy rain during our stay created a few problems."
The microwave was tired and rusty on the inside.
Bathroom, although clean, needed some TLC. Shower very good.
The property was very well equipped and comfortable.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback from your stay. We are glad you found the property to be so well equipped and comfortable. We are sorry you found the microwave was tired and rusty and that the bathroom needed some attention. We will let the owner know so they can attend to these issues. We look forward to welcoming you back to Cornwall in the very near future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Michael4.1★Mar 2023
"Lovely cottage walking distance to Port Issac."
Didn’t manage to find hoover until morning we left under bed in double room!
All we needed was there. Bed very comfortable thank you
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Suncroft and we do hope we can welcome you back again soon. John Brays on behalf of the owners.
Property Owner
This property is part of the John Bray Cornish Holidays collection.
John Bray Cornish Holidays offers some of the best located self catering cottages and holiday homes in North Cornwall’s loveliest locations including Rock and Daymer Bay, on the Camel Estuary, and Polzeath and Port Isaac on the Atlantic coast.
Summary
Single-storey
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with TV, 1 x twin with TV
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Electric central heating
Oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine
Smart TV, 2 x TV and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 2 cars
Rear garden with decking, lawn, picnic table, chairs and barbecue
One well-behaved dog
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.5 miles and beach 0.6 miles
Note: Check-in 4pm, check-out 9:30am
The property
Please note: The property is ideal for couples however we can accept a maximum of up to 4 people (including one infant) only.
Resting at the heart of the fishing village Port Isaac in Cornwall is Suncroft.
This well-presented bungalow affords off-road parking for two cars, a rarity in this coastal village, a ground-floor, open-plan living space, a spacious rear garden and a close proximity to the beach and local amenities: perfect for families or couples seeking a coastal retreat.
Cross the threshold into your new home-from-home and settle down in front of the Smart TV while the designated chef of the group rustles up home-cooked meals in the fully-equipped kitchen.
Gather around the dining table to tuck-in to your meal or step outside to delight in an alfresco affair, if the weather permits be sure to take advantage of the barbecue in the rear garden which is also the perfect spot for evening drinks.
When sleep calls, head inside for some well-earned rest in either the double or twin bedroom, both are furnished with plenty of storage and serviced by a sleek bathroom.
Suncroft lies paces away from the local convenience store, handy for easing your self-catered stay, it is also a short walk from The Golden Lion a wonderful, harbourside pub dating back to 1715 a great place to treat your loved ones to a special meal or celebratory drinks.
On a sunny day head to Port Gaverne Beach to enjoy breath-taking views across the sea, a spot of sunbathing or thrilling watersports.
Portwenn View, an observation deck in the village, affords expansive views over the sea and village; you may even spot some familiar sites as the TV show Doc Martin was filmed here.
Tintagel with its legendary ruins, supposedly the birthplace of King Arthur, is easily accessible by car and also houses Merlin’s Cave that overlooks the tranquil beach Tintagel Haven.
The harbour town of Padstow is a short scenic drive from Suncroft, be sure to explore The National Lobster Hatchery which runs tours and a variety of education activities before taking a leisurely stroll around the harbour and indulging in locally caught seafood at Rick Stein or The Seafood.
Choose Suncroft as the base for your next coastal adventure in Cornwall.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.
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About the location
PORT ISAAC
Polzeath 6.5 miles; Padstow 16 miles
Port Isaac; one of the true Cornish treasures. A beautiful fishing village nestling in a steep sided valley, the old village in the valley remains unchanged from its days of fishing, slate export and smuggling in the previous century. An abundance of small character properties complemented by larger cliff-top retreats, can be found with easy access to the numerous restaurants and shops of the village. The sandy harbour provides an abundance of rock pools as the tide retreats. There is ample parking at the top of the village and the village is a popular tourist destination with plenty of attractions including the dramatic Doyden Castle, the beautiful Lundy Bay and the famous Doc Martin's clinic. There are also plenty of pubs, restaurants, and shops in the village. Just a short drive from the beaches of Polzeath, Daymer and Rock, it is perfect for romantic and family holidays alike.
