The Old Dairy

19 Customer Reviews

• "So close to the footpath straight to the deer Park for long walks with stunning views."

  Or a trip across on the foot ferry boat to explore Plymouth Hoe. Returning to a wonderfully equipped, warm and cosy, restored Dairy with all that you need to refresh you for the next day's adventures. Your friendly hosts are on hand should you need them.

  Thanks for this lovely review, we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. You’re welcome back any time. Mark & Lin Property Owner

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Nov 2024

• "Welcoming hosts."

  Clean and comfortable property - with a warm and cosy feel.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth4.7★Sep 2024

• "Where to even start!"

  We’ve just had the most brilliant stay at The Old Dairy- so much so we extended our stay whilst there. The owners, Mark and Lin, are so friendly and welcoming. The property was absolutely perfect for our family of 3- two adults and a 7 year old. The Old Dairy is so comfortable and relaxing with all the facilities you could need, and it’s really clear a huge amount of effort has gone into its design. It’s perfectly located to explore the “forgotten corner” which really shouldn’t be forgotten at all- we found ourselves out and about all day every day exploring as there is just so much to do, see and eat! Highlights for us were the beaches in Cawsand and Kingsand, lunch at The Canteen and going into the NCI base at Rame Head to have a go on the biggest binoculars you’d ever see! We cannot wait to return!

  Thank you for this lovely review - we’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you all again soon. Mark & Lin Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ria5.0★Aug 2024

• "The Old Dairy was an excellent place to stay."

  Really well finished and exceptionally clean. Faultless. Would highly recommend. Thanks to the owners for having us and thanks for the complimentary scones, jam, cream and gin!

  Thanks Jon for this review - we’re so glad you and your family had a great stay! Mark & Lin Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jon5.0★Aug 2024

• "A very tastefully decorated wee cottage with thoughtful and tasteful interior decoration."

  A delightful double bed gives a feeling of sumptuous comfort and almost hugs you! Well equipped kitchen and private patio off it for the dry days.There's an unusual feature in the bathroom too! Great walks from the cottage and very close to Cawsand and Kingsand which can be reached via a number of paths and even the tarmaced Earl's drive if the other paths are muddy/wet. Its also v close to the popular Maker Canteen for breakfast or lunch. Very welcoming and approachable hosts. Little touches on arrival greet guests:- home made scones with homemade jam and luscious Cornish clotted cream, milk and a sample of home made sloe gin ( which, if you like it, is available in a bigger bottle from the hosts as a souvenir of a wonderful stay) I've been holidaying in the area ( mostly Cawsand) since 1988 and the Old Dairy is the best accommodation l've stayed in in all that time.

  Thank you for this lovely review, we’re so pleased you all had a good time staying at The Old Dairy. You would all be very welcome to stay here again. Kind regards, Mark & Lin Property Owner

  Reviewed by John5.0★Oct 2023

• "Excellent accommodation in a very quiet and peaceful location."

  Our hosts Mark and Lin were there to greet us and a welcoming cream tea was provided. We loved The Old Dairy and enjoyed being able to do many walk’s right from the door. The Cremyll ferry was very useful and ties up well with a good bus service in and out of Plymouth. Seeing the deer in the garden was a bonus. Thank you for everything. Hope to see you again soon.

  Thank you for this lovely review, we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Dairy. We hope to see you both again soon. Mark & Lin Property Owner

  Reviewed by Terry5.0★Sep 2023

• "Spotless, comfortable and perfect for our weeks stay the old dairy had everything we needed."

  Hosts were lovely and had thought of everything. The area is beautiful and ideal for walking the coastal path . The Canteen, Halfway house , The Bay and the Crosskeys are great to eat at and also the Edgecumbe arms and the Orangery. It was great to see dear on the lawn in the evenings. Would definitely visit again if we can . Also fetched home a bag full of Lyns homemade produce , including sloe gin

  Thanks for your kind feedback, we’re so glad you had a great time staying at The Old Dairy. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Mark & Lin Property Owner

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Sep 2023

• "A delightful stay at a perfect location especially for walks."

  The cottage was everything we expected and more. We got a warm welcome and took great pleasure in eating the home made produce presented by our lovely hosts.

  Thank you for your kind review - we’re glad you had a nice stay. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Mark and Lin Property Owner

  Reviewed by William5.0★Dec 2022

• "A very quiet & peaceful location yet within an easy walk to Kingsand/Cawsand & SW Coastal Path."

  Secure storeage for pedal cycles. Wifi great in lounge area but no signal in bedroom - this is a personal preference, easily rectified but others may prefer to be wifi-less! Torpoint Ferry nearby if bright lights of Plymouth required (also very enjoyable boat ferry from Cawsand). Many National Trust properties within easy reach & Eden Project within an easy 90 minute drive.

  Thank you for your kind review and feedback. We’re glad you had a nice stay and hope to see you again soon. Best wishes, Mark and Lin Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Oct 2022

• "We had a wonderful time at The Old Dairy in a wonderful, forgotten part of Cornwall."

  The property was delightful and quirky and the owners very welcoming. We needed for nothing in the property and with great walks from the property it was a few days before we even used the car again after arriving. The bonus of seeing the local deer and hear them on an evening plodding up the drive simply added to its appeal.

  Thank you for your kind review about your stay at The Old Dairy, Maker. We are so pleased you had a lovely stay and we hope to see you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Jun 2022

• "We had a fantastic stay here and would definitely look at coming back to stay."

  Home made scones with jam and cream on arrival was a lovely touch. It is right next to the coastal path so easy to go and explore. The property was spotless and very well done. Providing tea and coffee was also a lovely touch. There are steep steps to enter the property so bare this in mind when booking. Ideal location for us as we were attending a family birthday but I was disappointed that we didn't get to spend more time in the accommodation. The only recommendation I could make would be a slightly larger sign locating the property as unless you are used to driving country roads it's very difficult to spot - but the directions given in the property info do combat this well.

  Thank you for your kind words about your stay at The Old Dairy, Maker. We are pleased you had a lovely visit to the forgotten corner and hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Chloe5.0★May 2022

• "I had an amazing stay, lovely position and truly lovely accommodation, the owners could not do enough for you."

  Accommodation was better than described, clean, comfortable and very stylish and quirky. Greeted with fresh flowers, milk, tea, coffee, cream tea a lovely touch after long drive and owners sloe gin is very nice! Would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a bolt hole for a week or more. Beaches within easy walking distance and parking is great to have. Will be returning for sure. Great value for money.

  Thank you Tracey - we are pleased you had a lovely stay and thank you for your recommendation. We hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★May 2022

• "A wonderful cottage, ideally located for coastal walks and the beautiful Edgcumbe Park."

  Mark and Lin were delightful and the added touch of a cream tea on arrival was very welcome. Definitely considering a return stay when we next visit family who live nearby.

  Thank you for your very lovely review and hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephen4.4★Apr 2022

• "Hi, the apartment is excellent, it is modern and full of character."

  We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely part of Cornwall. The host provided many small touches that was much appreciated. Thank you

  Reviewed by Arnaluz5.0★Oct 2021

• "We had a wonderful welcome as we arrived at the Old Dairy which included a home made Cornish afternoon tea with clotted cream as well as some delicious home made sloe gin ."

  The Old Dairy is beautifully appointed and perfect for costal path walks .it is positioned at the top of a wooded valley .We spent evenings in the garden watching fallow deer grazing in the sunset - all together a wonderful week with great hosts

  Reviewed by Andrea5.0★Sep 2021

• "Lin and Mark were incredibly welcoming and friendly, offering recommendations of places to eat and visit."

  We'd recommend visiting Looe, Polporroe & Cawsand beach. The Bay at Cawsand does lovely food and has great views for drinks - we went there most nights and watched the world go by. The cottage was clean, tidy and equipped with saucepans, utensils etc. And, it was a comfy king size bed too! Very quiet location, no noise at all which was lovely. We'd certainly recommend. -Jess & Ash

  Reviewed by Jess5.0★Sep 2021

• "After a very long and tiring drive we arrived to a delightfully warm and sincere welcome closely followed by a selection of local treats."

  The accommodation was spotlessly clean and the pictures and description on the website of the property and the surrounding area are very much what you get. There is an eclectic mix of old and new décor and furniture and yes it is a bit quirky but in a delightful way and it just works and very much added to the enjoyment of our weeklong stay. The WiFi was first class and not having live TV was a blessing as we both read our books which is much more relaxing. Have already recommended to friends and would have no hesitation on returning.

  Reviewed by Heather5.0★Sep 2021

• "Quiet location."

  Everything worked. Equipped cottage. Communal garden areas and main house are untidy, unkempt and in disrepair (broken glass in front door and porch). Track down is overgrown and dark. Decking area is overgrown with ivy. Strange smell in cottage (was not damp as lots of spiders and cobwebs). Smell was stale cigarettes from carpets and duvets. Needs a thorough clean and carpets deep cleaned. Cottage is dark and has second hand light from bed 2 and lounge, overlooked from owners windows. Odd layout as go past owners kitchen to get to yours. TV has apps only, freeview/live not available. WiFi drops out. Public footpath goes past bed 1 window. Expensive for what it is. There is better out there.

  We are surprised by this review. There were no criticisms during your stay and you sent us a complimentary text after leaving. Your review is at odds with the lovely comments left by other guests in our visitors book. Our home and gardens are Grade 2 listed, and being renovated and we deliberately avoid any disruptive/noisy repairs when guests are staying. Our private gardens are regularly mowed and looked after and the entrance is a private country lane with hedges/trees; we keep it well tended for the cars and the local wildlife. The only ivy grows on the high boundary wall – in our opinion quite an attractive feature against the old stonework. Other mature shrubs overhang the decking but do not obstruct it, adding some welcome shade to the morning sunshine. We're confused by your comments about cleanliness – everything in this property was completely re-decorated this year & no one has ever smoked inside it. The carpets, linens, towels etc are all new – maybe it's the smell of the new wool carpets? The property has an intense C19 clean on changeover day; everything is laundered, all carpets vacuumed and tiles washed throughout. We can't do much about the layout or the natural light – it dates back to the 1600's. The front door is through the courtyard and the Old Dairy's kitchen door leads onto its own private decking, which is not an exit. The public footpath runs along back of the Old Dairy but does not run directly in front of any of it's windows – only the deer pass it in the evening. The furniture is a mix of modern and antique, in keeping with the property's age (shown on website photos). The Smart TV is as advertised: Netflix, Now TV/Cinema and catch-up packages. We have superfast bb/WiFi and we’ve had no other complaints. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julia3.1★Aug 2021

• "Stunning location and great base for exploring the local area."

  Lovely hosts and accommodation.

  Reviewed by Anita5.0★Jul 2021

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