Cranberry

37 Customer Reviews

• "Location, location, location!"

  We had a fabulous week at Cranberry - the location is amazing, a few minutes from all the amenities of Bude town centre, and a few minutes further gets you to the wonderful Summerleaze beach! The house has everything you need for a comfortable stay away from home. Comfy beds, all the kitchen facilities you need, enough space, secure garden for our dogs. Go out the back gate to the Co-op or the golf course for a morning dog walk - ideal! The owners communication was great and he even has recently purchased a travel cot which was fantastic for our 17 month old son. There is also a highchair and booster seat available. Thank you - we will be back!

  Reviewed by Phoebe5.0★Oct 2024

• "It would have been nice to have welcome pack waiting for us about the property."

  Reviewed by Andy3.8★Sep 2024

• "Our general holiday was a wonderful week away, and Bude was a perfect place for our first family holiday with our 6 month old and nervous dog."

  Only downside is the pubs/bars in bude are very anti children and only one pub would allow us to take our baby in for a drink, it was 5pm! The house on first look was lovely and a very good size for us. Unfortunately the lack of communication with the owner was a problem. We messaged a few days prior to our holiday, asking if a travel cot was available at the property, as we were travelling from Norfolk and wanted to pack as little as possible to fit a baby and greyhound in the car! On response, the owner stated that the travel cot had disappeared. The first bedroom I go to (single room) I find a travel cot between the bed and window, so we did not need to play tetris in the car after all. The house was clean and tidy and had all the basics to have a week there. The lack of personal touches was a shame, a welcome pack would have been a nice touch, with information about the area, the house and numbers for any emergencies, maybe a pint of milk in the fridge, especially when they know you've come 8 hours! One afternoon, baby was having a nap on me, and my partner was on the other sofa, having a little shut eye, when I open mine, i see a gentleman standing in the front garden looking into the property. I'm shocked and unsure what to do. My partner wakes up and I give him baby, as I go through to the kitchen, the gentleman was then coming past the kitchen window in the garden and back down the side path. I believe this was the owner, but a little warning about stopping by the property would have been nice. Did make me feel quite uncomfortable for the rest of the day. We had an amazing holiday, even with it raining most days. However, I would put this experience down to the town of Bude and being with my family, not the property. It has so much potential, if the correct love and attention was made to the property. The positive part of the property was the location, super close to everything and we were able to the dog out of the back gate and straight onto the golf course for walks.

  Reviewed by Alexandra3.1★Sep 2024

• "We really enjoyed our holiday at cranberry."

  House was lovely. Location was great. So much so we only ventured away from Bude for 1 day. Our only disappointment was the grass, looked like it hadn’t been cut for some weeks. Which was a shame. But we would return.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth4.7★Sep 2024

• "Great location and nice place, although we probably won’t return as beds seemed small and short."

  Also, it would be nice if back gate locked and unlocked more easily, as even the men found it difficult.

  Reviewed by Martin2.8★Jun 2024

• "Great house and location."

  Important things were clean, bedding, bathroom etc. unfortunately plates had been put away dirty, house could do with a deep clean. Gardens were a mess although gardener did come around whilst we were sitting in the garden so we asked him to come back at a later date. In my opinion the grass should’ve been cut on the Saturday before we arrived as the weather was good and we couldn’t get in until 5, again a good sweep outside and cleaning the door would make all the difference. The house looked very tired and needs some TLC. It was very well equipped and everything was there that you needed, a welcome pack would’ve been a nice touch. After saying all this we had a great holiday and the location is great. We would go back there.

  Reviewed by Amanda3.8★Jun 2024

• "Very enjoyable stay, well equipped accommodation and great location."

  Reviewed by Gary4.7★May 2024

• "Another stay at this property and equally good as the previous one"

  Reviewed by Jennifer4.7★Feb 2024

• "Great property in a close proximity to the town’s shops and facilities."

  Very well equipped house with a high standard of cleanliness, the only slight niggle would be the tight access for a wide car to get onto the driveway. However this would not deter us returning for another holiday.

  Reviewed by Jennifer4.7★Nov 2023

• "Lovely stay at Cranberry."

  Great location and cottage very warm and clean when we arrived would recommend and we hope to stay again.

  Reviewed by Mandy4.7★Nov 2023

• "Great location, close to all amenities."

  The kitchen is very well equipped. House was spotless when we arrived, and lovely and warm as heating had been put on. Shower was great and beds very comfortable. Enclosed garden was secure for our dogs, it was lovely to be able to bring them both on holiday with us. The front door did stick a little on opening and some of the internal doors were difficult/ noisy to close but this did not affect our holiday. It would have been useful to have a long handled brush and dustpan to sweep floors. We would not hesitate to stay here again.

  Reviewed by Catherine4.7★Oct 2023

• "Have used Sykes for many years and have booked numerous properties over the years and this has been the worst we have come across unfortunately."

  Although in a central area with easy access to shops etc the area is not pleasant - there were 3 police cars attending the next door property one of the mornings we were there! Access to the property is poor - using the drive for parking the car is very tight and the hedge needs cutting back. The front door sticks and is difficult to open. The same with the back door which needs a good clean from the outside! Some of the problems we had during our stay: 1. Main light in lounge not working - probably light bulb needs changing - we bumped into owner and informed him of this (and other things) and he said he can't do anything if no-one tells him (nothing was done to rectify problems while we were there for rest of week after informing owner) so we left a written note when we left. The fire in the lounge not working. Lounge uncomfortable and unwelcoming - plain white walls ceiling doors etc - no mirrors pictures etc no colour. Very strong smell of bleach through the whole house for the first few days. 2. One of kitchen chairs broken - bin lid in kitchen didn't close properly so needed weight on it to keep it closed - rear light in kitchen didn't work and light switch 'sizzled' when switched on 3 Pull cord in downstairs toilet is dirty 4. Bathroom window above sink wouldn't open 5. Constant unknown odour in back bedroom which remained even if window opened or spray used 6. No information details provided - which rubbish goes into which bin - there are 4 bins! When is collection day - details of local dr etc - recommended places to eat would be helpful. 7. No welcome pack - after a long drive would be nice to be provided milk and maybe a biscuit or similar 8. Why charge for 7 days when 1 day is virtually written off - can't arrive before 5pm and have to leave by 10am - without notice someone came on Sunday morning to cut grass at front and rear - why couldn't this be done between 10 am and 5 pm on the Saturday so as not to disturb Although Property was very clean it is very tired and needs a good revamp

  Reviewed by Brian2.8★Sep 2023

• "Lovely accomodation, extremely well located in central Bude, well furnished kitchen, decent shower."

  Enclosed garden with a nice view of the golf course, spoilt slightly as it was a bit overgrown.

  Reviewed by Alistair4.7★Aug 2023

• "Lovely property, we had a great time and plan to stay again."

  Reviewed by Linda3.8★Jul 2023

• "We have stayed at Cranberries twice and have booked a New Year break for 2024."

  It's perfectly situated for the town and the beach. The house is well equipped and comfortable. We have 2 dogs and the garden is safe and secure.

  Reviewed by Jo5.0★Mar 2023

• "Excellent location and facilities."

  I would have given top marks except for some of the doors wouldn't close and the water pressure was to strong causing splashing and spillage.

  Reviewed by Darryl4.4★Feb 2023

• "Loved the house and location Sorry but only two negatives- but that will not ..."

  Loved the house and location Sorry but only two negatives- but that will not stop us coming back 1-Was disappointed no Christmas tree up 2-Would have liked a smart TVs Netflix and a TV in the kitchen WiFi was really good What a fantastic location this house is in great for going walking/beach/shops/restaurants/pubs The beds were very comfortable so slept extremely well The shower was fantastic Kitchen has everything you need Great dog friendly garden Fantastic view from back bedroom window Idea to think about A small welcome pack would have been well received Cornish biscuits for example

  Reviewed by Maureen4.7★Dec 2022

• "Great stay in Bude."

  This property is ideally located for Bude town and beaches which are all in walking distance. The owners have thought of everything that you might need in the kitchen and even provide throws in the lounge in case you are a little chilly in the evening. One criticism is that the hedge beside the driveway needs to be cut right back as it makes an already narrow space unnecessarily narrower for larger cars

  Reviewed by Nicola4.4★Oct 2022

• "Locks/bolts on loo and bathroom door would be nice."

  Also couldn't find any info on recycling/bin collection- had to lift the liners out of the bins to determine what went where (no obvious glass recycling, either?). Other than that - house was comfy and very convenient location for beaches/shops/restaurants.

  Reviewed by Mike3.8★Aug 2022

• "The house was lovely and in a fantastic location."

  Plenty of kitchenware and all the crockery we could possibly want. The garden was a brilliant sun trap and a lovely spot for evening meals and drinks. The property was really clean and well presented throughout, and being able to nip out of the back gate and be in Co-Op within a minute was so convenient. There were only 2 things that we think could have been better. Firstly, there was no information folder or leaflet for the property, something most self catering properties do provide. This meant we had no instructions on how to sort the bed linen, recycling or the like. We'd advise putting a small instruction folder together as this would be a huge help. The other thing that could be improved is the TV - if the TV provided was a smart TV then we could have cast our own streaming services to it which would have helped entertain the younger members of our party. These are really minor issues though - overall we thought the property was excellent!

  Reviewed by Joe4.7★Aug 2022

• "The arrival time and departure times means essentially a whole day is removed from your holiday."

  If we are asked to leave at 10am it does not take a team of cleaners 7 hours to prepare the property for the next people. Particularly when you require the property to be left as found so we essentially clean it for you??

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Apr 2022

• "A little toilet paper in both toilets would have been useful until we got to a shop."

  Good job we had small cars as would have been impossible to get a big one between the gate posts and even when very wet had to park right in the hedge and walk on the grass. Location very handy.

  Reviewed by Susan3.8★Nov 2021

• "House is in a great location for the shops of Bude and the Beach you could leave the car parked at the house and walk everywhere."

  It has a safe and secure garden for the dog which we loved. The beds were clean and comfortable, and the kitchen is well equipped. However the house in our opinion is looking tired and needs some money spending on it especially decorating the inside and the garden outside. The cleaners could perhaps do a better job as cleaning the front windows to remove dog marks with a dirty cloth won’t ack it neither will leaving hair in the bathroom sink or marks in the bath. These are only a few things and would in no way stop us from booking the property again in the future.

  Reviewed by Mandy4.1★Nov 2021

• "Location was amazing, perfect for access to the beach and Bude town itself."

  Accommodation was clean and perfect for a weeks stay with two teenagers! Having amazing weather helped. In terms of anything that could improve the stay there are a few minor things in terms of practicalities. - having a side gate that was lockable, plus the gate at the end of the rear garden with a lock accessible from the car park would be great. - The shower drainage was very poor, as was the drainage from the washing machine which then pumped water up through the kitchen sink - if the garage was available as a usable space for either parking another car or storage of wetsuits/surf boards overnight. However, these are minor issues as overall we had an amazing time. House was really comfortable and felt like a home away from home rather than a Holiday home.

  Reviewed by Justin4.7★Aug 2021

• "We asked for extra pillows as there were only one each but didn't get them,so had to buy some ."

  The bed in the front bedroom was really uncomfortable.,not enough storage in all bedrooms . There was no carpet on the stairs . A light is needed in the back garden. The owner was told about a problem with the upstairs toilet and asked if the top came off and was told that we are not plumbers and would like him to get it fixed .Also the cleaner would not come in and change the bedding and clean which we were told that she would be doing in the middle so we had to do it ourselves. Also each time we contacted the owner he didn't get back to us so we had to keep ringing him .

  Thank you for your feedback. The owner thought there were 2 pillows each so is sorry if this was not the case and will ensure they are checked. They have not had any previous issues reported before about the beds or a lack of storage but is sorry if the bed was not to your liking. The owner did come to address the toilet issue that evening and had a plumber there the next day so acted as quickly as he could to get it fixed. The cleaner also dropped off fresh and linen and towels after your first week and took away the used items. Not many cleaners are prepared to enter a property during someone's stay at present due to concerns around Covid. I am sorry for any inconvenience but we would not pressure a cleaner to enter a property for this. The owner said there is a light over the side door. He also answered all your calls but had trouble reaching the cleaner at first so did not call you bask as there was no update. We are sorry if the property did not meet your expectations but do hope you enjoyed your stay otherwise. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Pamela2.5★Aug 2021

• "Perfect location, so close to town centre, everything within walking distance"

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Jul 2021

• "Good location to walk into Bude and the beach, and the Coop 1 minute walk, ..."

  Good location to walk into Bude and the beach, and the Coop 1 minute walk, garden for outside meals, freshly decorated and good bed linen - good value - some bifold doors from dining room and kitchen would be good - but then you might charge more :)

  Reviewed by Vivian5.0★May 2021

• "After reading some previous reviews, this holiday cottage completely exceeded my expectations."

  Clearly the owners have worked hard to provide an extremely comfortable holiday property. Important things: a great modern bathroom with an excellent power shower, ultra comfortable bed with really good quality bedding, large fluffy towels, good internet connection, and a secure garden for our dogs. All the furniture in the property is clearly of a very good quality and I appreciated the throws having been provided for the dogs in order to protect the sofas. The kitchen was well equipped with a large fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. The house is ideally situated in the centre of Bude (but also very quiet). It backs onto the car park of the Coop, with a rear gate in the garden - perfect if you just want to pop out quickly for that pint of milk or bottle of wine. All the shops and restaurants are literally within a minute of two walking distance. The rear of the property also leads directly onto a public footpath across the golf course, so perfect for dog walking. The house was spotlessly clean throughout - not a trace of web or dust. Just two things I would mention, yes, the parking is tight and anyone with a 4x4 is going to struggle - I have a Nissan Qashqai and I had to have my wits about me! Also the provision of a full length mirror would be an excellent extra touch. I would absolutely not hesitate to book this property again.

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★May 2021

• "The house as usual was lovely."

  Just a few cobwebs but nothing we couldn’t cope with. Fitted out well. Location is really good just five minutes from the beach. Hopefully we’ll be able to visit again soon.

  Reviewed by Rosemary3.8★Oct 2020

• "We have a Ford Mondeo and the driveway entrance could be a bit wider as it was a tight fit to get our car on to the drive."

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2020

• "As per all previous excellent reviews."

  Perfect for a family. Excellent safe garden for dogs. Brill location for walking to beaches etc. No problem parking the Landrover on the drive. Amazing shower. Highly recommend this property.

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Sep 2020

• "The house overall was clean, well equipped and in a very good location for the shops and centre of Bude."

  The garden was spacious and secure for our dog. There are a number of things that let this property down though. The bed was very uncomfortable and you can feel every spring as you move. No recycling bins were provided, only a single waste bin. We ended up bringing our own glass home to recycle. It would also benefit from a new kettle in keeping with the modern fitted kitchen too.

  Reviewed by Emma3.4★Aug 2020

• "Fantastic place to stay!"

  Short walk to amenities, beach and pubs. Couldn't have wanted more!

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Aug 2020

• "Owner was very helpful on arrival."

  Beds and settees were very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with crockery, etc. Excellent location, with short walks to town and beach. Good dog walking across adjacent golf course on public footpath.

  Reviewed by Mark Edward4.4★Aug 2020

• "The inside of the property is comfortable, fitted out with high quality furnishings."

  We found the sofas and bed to be very comfy. The kitchen has plenty of storage space, with newly fitted appliances and quality crockery and cutlery. It has everything without being cluttered. (A new tin opener and a water tank for the coffee machine are needed). The outside space was enclosed at the rear, ideal for our dog. A gate leads straight into the co-op carpark so you couldnt be any closer for stocking up on last minute essentials. The garden could benefit from a little TLC. The addition of some comfortable garden furniture, outside lighting and a place to dry clothes would be great for families. We had a great week staying in cranberry and would definately stay again.

  Reviewed by Joanne4.7★Aug 2020

• "Lovely house and great location for shops and beach etc."

  Lovely large enclosed garden. Few minor problems in 1st week with house which were resolved by the owner who was very cooperative.

  Reviewed by Paula4.4★Jul 2020

• "We had a good week despite Storm Ciara doing her best to spoil it!"

  We were the first guests at this cottage so there were a few very minor things like no scissors in the kitchen and the duvets were far too thick for us, but, on the whole, it was a lovely place to stay right in the middle of Bude. There was a dog bowl and towels specially for our dog which was a useful idea particularly considering the weather.

  Reviewed by Terry4.1★Feb 2020

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