Kingfisher Barn

62 Customer Reviews

• "We were all blown away by the barn and its very peaceful location as said in some earlier reviews the photo's really don't do it justice it is in such a beautiful and very well maintained location absolutely everything we needed was there if i were to have any criticism atall then no it wasn't immaculately clean but due to the sheer size of the place there just simply wouldn't be enough time to make it pristine between guests and it didn't affect our holiday in any way in fact all the family agreed that it was the only place we've stayed in that felt very homely normally our holidays our simply a base to get our heads down after exploring but this one was just nice to come back to fire up the log burner and just relax we would love to return without hesitation."

  Reviewed by Neil3.8★Sep 2024

• "The cottage is quite dated and would benefit from decorating."

  the main concern for me was the parking area, while it was spacious, i would prefer a hard standing and not parking on aggregate which damaged my tyres

  Thank you for your rather dissapointing review! To address your main concern of the parking area which is covered in road grade aggregate I fail to see how it is possible how it could have damaged your tyres in anyway, this is simply not true ! We regularly update the fixtures and fittings in our “character “ Barn Sorry it was not to your taste. I do have some feedback for you ( normally) I would not make comments however, my cleaners called mre yesterday to say that the property was left in a poor state. We are happy to host guests pets and as dog owners ourselves we know what a benefit having this option is. However we do not expect guests to allow the dogs on the beds as you appear to have. The cleaners had to source at short fresh duvets so the arriving guests didn’t have to put up with doggy smells! We also do not expect of guests to bath their dogs when staying the waste having be cleaned of dog hair. In the kitchen the floor was covered in dog urine . I am afraid this falls short of what we expect of guests Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephen3.4★Aug 2024

• "Place is very well equipped 1) if Ur a light sleeper don't sleep down stairs as ..."

  Place is very well equipped 1) if Ur a light sleeper don't sleep down stairs as it's so creeky will wake u up when others r walking around 2) unfortunately the place was not to my cleaning standards I'm a cleaner and there was cob webs pretty much in every room and my wardrobe bathroom up stairs u can see them on window area next to bath on floor behind door in hallway other then that place it's self was big

  Reviewed by Fay4.1★Jul 2024

• "Great place to stay!"

  Decking could us some tlc maybe.

  Reviewed by James4.4★Jun 2024

• "Hemos pasado unas vacaciones formidables."

  La casa es muy espaciosa y acogedora, la cocina muy bien equipada con todos los detalles. Realmente ha sido una buena elección!

  Reviewed by Ana Maria5.0★Jun 2024

• "All in All a good property."

  Was equipped with everything we needed. A Deep Clean would be a good idea, but that’s just a minor observation and didn’t spoil our stay. We all slept comfortably, though having read feed back before booking, it’s correct to say that some things need updating, Beds etc … The Pool table is okay for a knock about, but it’s in very poor condition. It definitely seems to be a popular doggy cottage. Our pup was intrigued with the sofas because they smelt strongly of other Dogs.

  Reviewed by Mark3.8★Jun 2024

• "We loved this property overall, it was super-spacious (we are a family of four) and well-equipped."

  The pool table really made the holiday as it rained A LOT and that ensured that we were entertained most evenings. It was a great base for seeing that area of Cornwall (Carnglaze Caverns, Golitha Falls and the smokehouse there were a particular highlight). The downsides were: the Nest that controlled the heating and water. It was very faffy and unfortunately kept shutting itself down - there was obviously a fault - but we didn't want to keep bothering the owner. It did mean we had a couple of quite cold showers... The downstairs ensuite sink always took a LONG time to drain, so there may have been a blockage. There were spider webs around the curtains - nothing a feather duster couldn't reach - and unfortunately, evidence of a mouse. Which may or may not still be alive as it ate my son's chocolate orange popping candy Easter egg! And the pool table had a bucket on due to a leak, but we didn't see evidence of this while we were there, luckily, so didn't bother us really.

  Reviewed by Nicola3.4★Mar 2024

• "This was a return visit to kingfisher because we loved it on our first visit, and I have to say we were very disappointed."

  The first thing we saw was a bowl underneath the pool table and a note in the table explaining a leaky roof hence the bowl. We also understand that there would be cobwebs in the roof as it is a barn but there were big cobwebs on the windows. There was black tape over the light switch by the back door and tape on the kitchen sink. We also accept that due to it being on a farm there would be flies, but in the upstairs bathroom there were quite a few dead ones in the windowsill. We also found a glass under one of the single beds along with dust bunnies. My dog’s ball had rolled behind the corner cupboard this ment we had to get behind it and the back was full of dead flies, meaning that the house had not been cleaned properly. Also the last time we arrived, we were aware that we only had a starter pack of wood for the burner and we would have to buy more, but we had one log and that was it. This house is a beautiful house and we loved it the first time around, but this time we were very disappointed.

  Reviewed by Louise2.5★Jan 2024

• "Spacious, well equipped especially in the kitchen and with baby equipment which was much appreciated indeed."

  Great big living room, and having two dining tables was great for playing games at one and eating at the other! Three sofas meant enough space for us all to chill out together. Great WiFi throughout the house as well as a smart TV, dvds, books and games too. Lovely location, shame it was so wet and we couldn't use the outdoor seating but a lovely secluded area with a BBQ was available. Great size bedrooms and loads of storage, though the beds could do with replacing as they're creaky and have been repaired in the past. The oven was v temperamental (too hot too fast?) and set off the heat alarm every time we used it! There is an air fryer though but not large enough to cook a meal for all 7 of us at once. Would visit again if we visited Cornwall again but would hope for new beds by then!

  Reviewed by Lauren4.4★Oct 2023

• "We had a lovely stay at Kingfisher Barn, despite the awful weather."

  The barn is so spacious and the pool table was a welcome bonus when we had to stay in out of the rain! There was everything we needed and more in the kitchen. The only downside was the creaky bed!

  Reviewed by Christine4.7★Sep 2023

• "Everything we needed …."

  and wanted for 6 adults, 2 dogs and 3 cars! Really well equipped cottage with everything you need. Quiet, central location but close enough to North and South Cornwall so day trips out aren’t too long. Would definitely return!

  Reviewed by Gary4.4★Sep 2023

• "Beautiful barn in quiet lovely setting."

  It is well maintained and well equipped. Would love to come back again

  Reviewed by Riddhim5.0★Aug 2023

• "Lovely cottage spacious and well equipped."

  The photos showed bunk beds which had since been split so we didnt have enough bed guards and one child fell out of bed a few times. Also the oven hadnt been cleaned so it got Smokey and set off the fire alarm every time we used it. Kids really enjoyed the horses and cows and it was a great space for our summer break

  That you for the feedback. I will speak to my cleaner regarding tge oven cleaning With regards to child falling out of bed we replaced the Bunk bed with single beds earlier in the season following complaints that small children struggled to climb the ladder. I am sorry you were inconvenienced a call to us we would have provided bed guards Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jessica3.8★Aug 2023

• "Really lovely place to stay had a fabulous week Bedrooms large, kids loved the ..."

  Really lovely place to stay had a fabulous week Bedrooms large, kids loved the pool table kitchen fully kitted out really safe for dogs all round great place thank you

  Thank you glad you you had a good time Property Owner

  Reviewed by Natasha5.0★Jul 2023

• "Great location, peaceful and quiet but still within easy access of Cornwalls main A roads, A good sized accommodation with everything required with the added benefit of a pool table On the surface the place looks clean surfaces are relatively dust free but as you walk around the downstairs you realise the floor is dirty (my socks were black from walking around inside) and after retrieving something that fell behind the sofa you can tell the place only really gets a surface clean."

  The kitchen is great with everything you need and is well maintained but the some of the other furniture around is getting tired and the upstairs bathroom needs replacing, but the beds are comfortable and have ample storage for clothes so a good nights sleep is guaranteed. The outside decking area is nice the sun hits it perfectly for most of the day and there is a good clean bbq if you want, if I was to make a comment the surrounding area / car park could do with a tidy a bit of gardening and removal of unused / old bbq and decking etc, Would I stay here again Yes,I hope my comments are honest and helpful a few small bits could make a good place great

  Reviewed by Tristan3.1★Jun 2023

• "Love the house, lovely and secluded off the beaten track, where the outside seating area has all day sun, and no sound from the roads."

  Parking for two cars in the shade. We loved the pool table, barbecue got used 5 days out of the seven we were there. A great place to thoroughly chill out. The beds unfortunately were a little too firm for us but no doubt will suit others. Be aware not to close the push down waste plug in the downstairs bathroom hand basin it jams down and very difficult to get out again. Would we book again if we were in the area? Most definitely.

  Reviewed by Stephen4.7★May 2023

• "Lovely barn with some very thoughtful touches."

  The pool table provided amusement when the weather was poor and the access to streaming services was brilliant. Kitchen had everything we needed and more and with two toddlers under 3 the stair gate gave real peace of mind. If you are travelling with young children just be prepared for some noisy floor boards upstairs and the stairs. The outside area is fully enclosed so little ones can play outside without escaping. Communication with the owner was brilliant and we were kept informed of an issue with the locks, which were fixed before we arrived anyway! All in all a lovely, spacious, characterful barn that is home from home. Would definitely recommend and would love to come back. Many thanks

  Reviewed by Sarah4.7★Mar 2023

• "Wonderful and spacious barn."

  Very well equipped for our stay.

  Reviewed by Amanda4.4★Mar 2023

• "A trip to visit family."

  Big cottage we only used the ground floor which was great. Fire in lounge could do with a service. Kitchen was reasonably equipped. We would use again as it was convenient as a base. Lounge is huge!

  Reviewed by Mark4.4★Feb 2023

• "Lovely Christmas break had by all."

  This property is cosy, comfortable with excellent facilities throughout. The pool table was a huge hit with our son too! Would definitely recommend in the future.

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Dec 2022

• "We had a perfect stay and loved the ambiance of the cottage."

  It has everything you need. Very surprised to find tea towels, towels and lots of bits and pieces in the kitchen to clean up, down to salt and pepper for your dinners. The one drawback was the weather which has nothing to do with the owner but did take a while to heat up the cottage using the wood burner. It was -6 outside however. The steep lane down and around to the cottage was challenging when arriving due to snow and on leaving due to black ice. Okay when you have 4x4. I would certainly stay there again. Thank you to the owners.

  Reviewed by Lesley4.1★Dec 2022

• "I will be so happy to return next year."

  Reviewed by Laurence4.7★Nov 2022

• "The only thing I would have liked is a non slip mat in the shower."

  Otherwise everything was there for us. Loved the peaceful surroundings.

  Thank you Linda we will look at putting in a non slip mat Property Owner

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Sep 2022

• "What a beautiful place this is in a fantastic setting."

  Truly has that home feeling. We would most definitely stay here again on our next trip to Cornwall. Spacious for our family and I would recommend anyone to stay at Kingfisher Barn if they don’t mind just a 15mins drive in to Looe. Fantastic stay!!

  Reviewed by Leon4.7★Aug 2022

• "We arrived at the property to find the Key Safe open and the Keys in full view."

  First impressions were good on entering the property, moving on to the terrace there was an issue with the gate where it had dropped and was stiff to close and unable to latch without physically lifting the gate, something I could do but not something my pregnant daughter could do. Moving upstairs we expected to find a single and bunk beds in the family room but we’re greeted by 3 single beds, hence no space to put the Travel cot so we had to dismantle one bed to generate enough space for it. Into the upstairs bathroom and the Toilet was not secured to the floor and moved every time you sat on it. Property was very dusty and obviously had not been cleaned thoroughly, and it was only when we were checking prior to leaving that we discovered used tissues and sweet papers and thick dust under the bed in the downstairs en-suite bedroom. In the present climate cleaning is paramount and this was simply not good enough. All said the property is in a good location and we had a good holiday and I did phone the owner on my return home to high light the issues that we found.

  Reviewed by Martin3.4★Jul 2022

• "Really enjoyed our stay!"

  Lovely and peaceful cottage everything we needed and more. Included iron, ironing board and hairdryer. Dishwasher tablets provided for us and all essentials. Would highly recommend. Thank you x

  Thank you we are glad you enjoyed your holiday Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Jun 2022

• "Kingfisher Barn is set in the most beautiful setting; very peaceful, but with easy access to everywhere we wanted to be."

  Comfy beds and sofas when we got back each day.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★May 2022

• "We loved Kingfisher Barn."

  It is perfect for any family to stay in. We would love to come back again with other members of our family. Thank you for a brilliant holiday.

  Thank you happy to have you back Property Owner

  Reviewed by Diega5.0★Mar 2022

• "This was a superb property in an excellent location and exceeded our expectations."

  The property was very roomy but also homely. It was very well equipped and in very good decorative order. The heating worked very well as did the wood burner which was a welcome addition every evening. We could not fault the property in any way and would hope to stay again in the future.

  Reviewed by Antony5.0★Mar 2022

• "What a lovely cottage, the photos didn’t do it justice."

  It was bigger than the photos had shown, we were blown away. It had everything we needed (and wanted) we were just spoiled. We loved everything about the cottage even our dog Maya loved it, all that freedom. I would highly recommend it.

  Reviewed by Louise4.4★Jan 2022

• "We stayed in January and it was amazing the area was nice and quiet, the property was big enough for you to have space as a family but also let you spend time together."

  The owner recommended a few placed to eat and the ones we tried I'd go back to. The directions given were perfect and for the first time we didn't get lost finding the place. Plenty of places to see and experience in January without loads of tourists. I would stay here again 100%

  Reviewed by Kirstie5.0★Jan 2022

• "Really loved our stay over the New Year period and appreciated how accommodating the owners were as we booked so late - as in payment was taken the day we arrived!"

  The place was perfect. We had the best time. It was super clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. We're thinking about booking again in the summer to make the most out of the BBQ area and countryside! Thank you so much, would highly recommend!

  Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Dec 2021

• "Lovely property, very quiet and relaxing, clean, tidy and a pleasure to stay in."

  My only disappointment as a dog owner, was that there was no access to footpath due to electric fences. The only other way to walking dogs was to either go out in car or walk along very busy road to get to quieter country lanes. Beautiful places to walk if you go out in car. Lovely beaches and countryside. Lovely holiday over all. THANKYOU. X

  Reviewed by Tina5.0★Oct 2021

• "Lovely cottage very spacious & clean we had fun with the pool table there were ..."

  Lovely cottage very spacious & clean we had fun with the pool table there were also plenty of board games, shame the weather wasn't nice enough to use the garden furniture or bbq,great location not far to visit anywhere there's also some great restaurants within a few miles drive ,we would definitely book again

  Reviewed by Damien5.0★Sep 2021

• "No happy with it all"

  Reviewed by Jenny4.7★Aug 2021

• "The cottage had everything you need Plenty of space Plenty of utensils"

  Reviewed by Rob5.0★Aug 2021

• "Our stay at kingfisher barn was brilliant we will recommended this property it’s in a quiet location but close to get to places ."

  Reviewed by Nina5.0★Jun 2021

• "Brilliant place to stay, has everything we need and excellent for our two dogs."

  Thank you

  Reviewed by James5.0★Jun 2021

• "Absolutely stunning cottage in a fantastic location."

  Would absolutely recommend to anyone!

  Reviewed by Sam5.0★Jun 2021

• "Great place to stay, spacious and well appointed."

  Having the pool table and log burner were great - especially with the weather we had.

  Reviewed by Rob4.7★Dec 2020

• "The home was part of a converted farm complex of cottages and they’re really beautiful."

  The Kingfisher barn is HUGE and had so much room for our family to spread out and relax. There was an issue with heaters the owner notified us of right away and had resolved early on. The pool table was a big hit with my boys and husband (even me!) and was nice to have two tables (we brought a jigsaw!) - I wish there had been a way to use the deck more it was giant and lovely - just a little chilly. Bedrooms huge - bathrooms clean. Pet friendly too. The location is central to the peninsula so we did say trips to many different places around Cornwall. All within an hour hour & a half drive. As for household items there were a few basics missing when we arrived but we picked them up easily enough. I would not recommend getting a grocery delivery as the post code does NOT work on sat navs. The sat nav sends you down a different road that leads to back of another (?) farm with no way to get through. There are -also major roadworks being done nearby so would recommend anyone going soon (Fall 2020) to look into them and map out your routes. We already want to go back. It was a huge hit with my whole family. Thank you!

  Reviewed by Jessica5.0★Oct 2020

• "The Barn was very well equipped and I was really impressed with the cleanliness and the COVID friendly awareness."

  As a dog friendly vacation I think it’s important for dog owners to know that the enclosed area is decking only and that there is nowhere to go for a walk with the dogs without driving somewhere. For me that was disappointing as it meant just a ten minute walk in the small area of all the holiday homes was all they had until we drove elsewhere. On a personal level I’m sorry to say I didn’t have a decent nights sleep while I was there, some people are ok with a rock hard mattress but I’ve come home totally exhausted with lack of sleep.

  Reviewed by Sian3.4★Oct 2020

• "The barn is lovely and spacious."

  The kitchen was well equipped and clean. The pool table was great fun. The only downsides were 1) that there is absolutely no mobile signal in the property - the wifi is good but when we were expecting a phone call we had to wait outside for the call. 2) the decking was infested with flies making it impossible to sit out. 3) the postcode takes you to the wrong farm - we ended up knocking on the door of a neighbouring farm to get directions. The cleaner was good, we found a note when we arrived letting us know that she'd come in after the first week to change the beds. While she was there she even did some washing up for us which we didn't expect. On the whole a good holiday if you want total piece and quiet but a car is a must as there are no local amenities.

  Reviewed by Anne4.4★Sep 2020

• "Me my husband 3 children and grandparents had an amazing time at kingfisher barn."

  The setting was beautiful very peaceful. It was immaculately clean. We met Karen and Dave the cleaners Who were super friendly. Karen even organised a meal Out for me and my husband as we didn’t know where to go. She went above and beyond. The facilities were ample iron glasses mugs plates cooking items there were loads. We all Enjoyed playing on the pool table while the grandparents watched the amazon fire stick. A fantastic addition along with the bt boosters for WiFi. The only downside for me was there was no tumble dryer. We were unable to dry out beach towels as the weather was quite damp on an evening. Thank you we had an amazing stay!!

  Reviewed by Claire4.7★Aug 2020

• "Great holiday cottage, worked perfectly for our larger family including our dog."

  Helped us relax after a tough 2020 so far!

  Reviewed by Nick5.0★Jul 2020

• "The house was dirty with dead fly and spiders everywhere."

  It was freezing cold and it took two days to get it warm. It Said it had full sky tv but it only had normal free channels.The back doors was broken so that you could not open them. The house was in a general bad condition

  Thank you for your feedback. We are surprised by your comments as we generally receive very positive feedback for Kingfisher Cottage, but we are sorry to hear that your stay didn't live up to your expectations. We are not aware of any problems with the heating in the property and our digital monitor did confirm that the heating was turned up to around 30 degrees during your stay. However, we are always happy for guests to raise any issues with us directly during their stay so we can resolve them. We are not aware of any problems with the Sky TV package but we will check this over, along with the doors. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Simon2.2★Nov 2019

• "The barn was better than the pictures, the surrounding so peaceful and great for the dogs."

  Location central to Padstow , Newquay , Looe and all the other tourist places . We had a great stay and snuggled up to the log burner on those cold nights but it was October . Local eating places that were in the welcome book were all great too Couple of things that need attention are the patio doors that won't open due to the rain and gutter overflow and the bathroom taps need to be sorted as washers have gone. All in all a really nice place to stay and we are looking to book again.

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★Sep 2019

• "A great place to stay, very clean and well equipped house, only downside was most lights didn't work due to bulbs but this was sorted when we got in contact with the cleaner Faye who went above and beyond and even sorted a new washing line as the old one was broken."

  Great location for exploring. Didn't have a proper guest information book like in other house we had stayed in.

  Reviewed by Linda4.1★Aug 2019

• "Lovely location and facilities."

  The only downfall was the decking area and outside table, needing a little bit of revamping. Overall would recommend the cottage.

  Reviewed by Kim3.8★Jul 2019

• "The barn is so beautiful it completely made our holiday."

  We will definitely be back

  Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Mar 2019

• "Not easy to identify the property on arrival as the picture is of the rear of the property which is not visible from the car."

  The heating had been turned down even though there was snow on arrival. Also, it was difficult to light the wood burner as there was no kindling provided. The parking area allocated to this unit seemed to be the only one not fully hard standing (rather boggy). The local information provided was very scanty and generally out of date. We had no means of contacting the owner/caretaker as there is no mobile signal and no email address given. Notwithstanding these comments we would still recommend this property.

  Reviewed by Ken4.4★Feb 2019

• "Great place to stay, this isn’t the first time we have stayed at the Barn."

  It’s excellent value for money and a great size. The kitchen has been replaced from last year which is a great as the old one was a little tired. I would definitely recommend for excellent value for money

  Reviewed by Sarah3.8★Jan 2019

• "We had a fantastic time."

  The location was brilliant and accommodation fantastic. We booked with Sykes quite a while ago and would book again. The booking system was easy to use and the app was really useful too. Excellent.

  Reviewed by Hayley5.0★Oct 2018

• "Absolutely outstanding cornish home."

  was so surprised on arrival as the barn was alot better than it was in the pictures. clean and cosey a real home from home! perfect place for peace and quiet and not to far from villages to visit and sights. best of both worlds. will definalty stay here again! a big thanks to sykes cottages for simple booking and great communication

  Reviewed by Jodie5.0★Oct 2018

• "Lovely barn great location as close to beaches and attractions."

  Initially we were concerned as the garden was not completely enclosed as described and our 2 small dogs were able to escape. This was eventually rectified by the owner after contacting him. Poor WiFi unable to accommodate multiple users so beware if you have teenagers also very little mobile signal. Downstairs bed in particular was uncomfortable and noisy kids complained about springs in their mattresses. Overall though thought the property and location was ideal for us. Showers were excellent especially after a day at the beach, and we had all the comforts of home. Lots of information about things to do locally inside the property. It’s worth noting that this property is attached to other farm conversions and there are other people around as we thought this was more isolated. This was not a problem and there was a small communal swing system. Parking was easy take note of directions as property was initially tricky to locate. Definitely consider coming back.

  Reviewed by Lison3.8★Aug 2018

• "Kingfisher barn is in a good position for visiting all areas of Cornwall and in a peaceful position."

  I was shocked on arrival to find the property to be not as clean as I would like, it was certainly clean when we left it. The pool table was a big plus and was enjoyed by my daughter and her dad. The garden is not exactly enclosed as stated, we had to go out and buy chicken wire to prevent our dogs getting out, which took up one day of our holiday. The barn was reasonably well equipped but the downstairs double bed and the upstairs single were very uncomfortable. There are no dog walks straight off the property- no footpaths at all so you will need your car.

  Reviewed by Diane2.8★May 2018

• "Beautiful place in the middle of nowhere,very peaceful and quiet but not far away from town and coast."

  Reviewed by Frantisek5.0★May 2018

• "We arrived at the property and there was no central heating."

  I have discussed this at length with your Customer Services team and although it is resolved, I believe Sykes should have been a little more on the side of their fee paying customer.

  Reviewed by Robert2.5★Mar 2018

• "This was a huge very well equipped cottage which was excellent value for money."

  We will hopefully stay again

  Reviewed by Sarah4.4★Feb 2018

• "We had problem with heating sorted quickly and came back to check"

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Jan 2018

• "Fabulous property so quiet"

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Oct 2016

• "The cottage is very close to many local attractions such as The Eden Project ."

  Lanyhrdrok Looe and scores of gorgeous beaches The property was very comfortable with all modern equipment. Comfortable beds Lovely outside patio . It's very peaceful and quiet Plenty of parking space and would definately come back here

  Reviewed by Gary4.8★Sep 2016

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