Tops'l Cottage

47 Customer Reviews

• "The property is a typical 'traditional' cottage, its has everything you need for your stay."

  Cozy size lounge, plenty of seating, although the sofa's, for us, were uncomfortable, good size kitchen / dinner, shower room (downstairs), bathroom (upstairs), 3 good size bedrooms (2 x dbl, 1 bunkbeds). The access to upstairs is by very narrow stairway. It has garden access with seating, which given the right weather is great! Its very close to center of Falmouth, close to bars, shops, public transport and harbour.

  Reviewed by Lynette3.4★Oct 2024

• "Good location for walking into town, scones were a nice touch."

  Difficult to unload as parking up outside is near impossible, we had to park at the end of the street and carry our luggage up steps to cottage, parking is provided but a couple of streets away. It was quite noisy 2 out of the 3 nights we stayed with talking and music from houses around the back into the early hours. My main gripe was the dog poop that was left in the back garden that I had to pick, that to me is not acceptable!

  Reviewed by Jackie2.2★Sep 2024

• "Tops'l Cottage is a beautiful place to stay."

  A very clean, comfortable and welcoming place to visit. When we arrived we found a little gift of scones with jam and cream for us in the kitchen. Adding to the overall feeling that the owners were trying to make us feel at home. They succeeded! The beds are comfortable, the kitchen has everything we need, the bathroom and shower were spotless and the garden is a lovely place to sit and relax. It is a cottage I would highly recommend, all for a very good price for the week. Ok, so parking is not allowed outside the property but there are no complaints about the 2 minute walk to the car. All this and it's just a stones throw from Falmouth high street and harbour. Overall, I can't fault it!

  Reviewed by Gareth5.0★Aug 2024

• "Had a lovely week at this cosy cottage."

  There were 5 adults and 1 dog which was about right for the size of the cottage. The parking was great only a 2 minute walk away in a safe area. The cottage was very clean and the scones and jam were a lovely welcoming touch. We love Falmouth and would stay here again.

  Reviewed by Tracey4.4★Aug 2024

• "Gorgeous property."

  Parking is less than 1 minute walk. Stayed here with a family of four adults and two pre-teens, did not find it small and we all fit comfortably at the dining table and in the living room. Lovely garden. The mattresses and pillows were extremely comfortable. Will definitely stay here again. Thank you!

  Reviewed by Daisy5.0★Jul 2024

• "Lovely stay."

  There was everything we needed for our holiday. Great location.

  Reviewed by Maxine4.7★Jul 2024

• "The cottage was charming and the location couldn’t have been better, being only a few minutes walk down into the centre of town."

  The cottage was lovely and clean when we arrived and the scones, cream, jam, tea and, milk were a welcome treat after a very long journey, so thank you. Generally we were happy with our stay, but were disappointed with the beds and feel the mattress’ need replacing as they weren’t comfortable. Also the bed frame in the back bedroom didn’t feel stable and I kept catching myself on the frame and have a nasty bruise on my thigh as a result.

  Reviewed by Alison3.8★Jun 2024

• "The location is good and car parking a bonus."

  The cottage is generally well presented but really only suitable for four people. The sitting room is disappointing, mainly because of the additional furniture required for six people which makes it very cramped. The bathrooms are very clean and the kitchen well equipped. The scones were very nice but don’t really constitute a welcome pack with a few tea bags and coffee sachets and no dog biscuits! Loads of tourist information but most is out of date, good WiFi

  Reviewed by Terry4.1★Jun 2024

• "A little gem, fantastic location close to town but quiet, parking space around corner a big plus."

  Lovely comfortable cottage, everything you need, lovely little garden to sit in. Welcome pack was fabulous, scones, jam, clotted cream, pretty daffodils on table. Would highly recommend and will book again when next come down

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Apr 2024

• "What a fantastic little cottage, we've had an excellent visit with you and would highly recommend you anyone."

  Cosy, spotless well maintained and thoughtfully equipped. Particularly chuffed with welcome pack. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay. PS the dogs loved it as well.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Mar 2024

• "Such a lovely cottage and location."

  Thank you for the milk, scones and doggy biscuits! It was really clean and fine for just the two of us plus dog. So, overall v positive. Only couple of things: I think it would be too small for 6 people, loo seat downstairs wobbly, pillows un comfy (personal preference though). Loved the garden too and thank you for our stay

  Thank you for taking the time to complete your feedback and for your lovely comments. We are pleased your enjoyed the cottage and location. We will purchase some new pillows and will arrange for the toilet seat to be tightened. We hope very much to welcome you back to the property in the not too distant future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Liz4.1★Feb 2024

• "Great location and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay."

  We were 3 generations with a dog and had enough space for all of us. The walk down to the town / harbour was quite steep so wouldn't be suitable for anyone with mobility issues. Loads of eating places within short walking distance and good base to discover more of Cornwall. Property was well equipped and parking was a bonus. We were also blessed with fab weather.

  Reviewed by Orest4.4★Aug 2023

• "Well ..."

  you could walk the streets of Falmouth for hours and not find a better location for a holiday cottage. This cottage was tucked up in a quiet street with partial views over the harbour, and by walking to the end of the row of cottages a full panoramic view of the harbour is achieved. Set high up on the hill, it's perhaps not ideal for those with impaired mobility, but brilliant for most reasonably active people. Falmouth was a revelation to us, with a wide range of shops, many of which were independently owned. Yes, there are touristy souvenir type gift shops, but nothing overly tacky. They actually seem to sell things you'd quite like to buy. The town and harbour is also very clean and tidy, and the seagull population seemed well controlled. A big plus for Falmouth is the total lack of seaside type amusement arcades. Another big plus was the dog friendly nature of many of the pubs and restaurants. As to the cottage itself, it was an ideal size for 4 adults. It was very well equipped with all the things you'd expect and everything worked well. In particular, the cleanliness of all crockery and kitchen utensils was exemplary ... an important point for people like us who 'eat in' on most nights. The cream tea supplied on our arrival was also very much appreciated. Rubbish collection was a bit confusing and we're not sure if we got that right. Also, the cold tap in the downstairs bathroom doesn't close off properly and may need replacing. But these are minor quibbles. And don't detract from a 5 star rating for this accomodation. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by William4.4★Jul 2023

• "A delightful cottage, beautifully situated for central amenities."

  The garden was excellent too, although we had to barricade the upper section because Maeve was determined something interesting lived under the shed! The kitchen was well equipped, although a smaller saucepan or two would have been welcome and one or two sharper knives (despite the sharpener). Some notes on the hob would also have been welcome as we feel that we were not using it as efficiently as we could and the welcome pack did not contain an explanation that we could see.

  Reviewed by Diana3.8★Jul 2023

• "This is our second stay Tops and we would book again!"

  Reviewed by Beccy5.0★Jun 2023

• "Very welcoming cottage with ample space and well equipped."

  Beautiful private garden with great area for al alfresco dining. Central location with everything in walking distance.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Apr 2023

• "Lovely cottage, conveniently situated, as only a short walk to the middle of Falmouth."

  Well equipped with everything you could need for your stay. Lovely garden to sit in on those lovely summer nights. Clean & comfortable. This is our second stay and plan to return again next year.

  Reviewed by Sonia5.0★Mar 2023

• "Handle fell of sitting room door, but not a problem, these things happen with any home!"

  Otherwise, the cottage was comfortable, clean and very well equipped. I gave Sykes Cottages a low rating as they didn’t answer any of my question, which were about the ease of unloading the car, was there a hair dryer - otherwise, I would highly recommend the cottage itself.

  Reviewed by Bruce4.7★Feb 2023

• "Perfect location for what we needed."

  There are some maintenance jobs required, the door handle to the lounge was broken and the banister was wobbly. Carpet upstairs would be nice, but the boards were easy to clean when we left.

  Thank you for taking the time to complete your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed the location. Thank you for bringing to our attention the issue with the door handle in the lounge and the wobbly bannister, we have arranged for our maintenance team to deal with both of these. We hope that maybe one day we might be able to welcome you back again to the cottage. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Chris3.8★Feb 2023

• "Absolutely lovely place to stay."

  Close enough to town to walk .lovely pub on the corner.will definitely be coming back to stay again.clare and paul

  Reviewed by Clare5.0★Jan 2023

• "I found Tops'l Cottage a really comfortable and homely property, and it was great being so close to the shops and bars in the centre of Falmouth."

  Possibly not the quietest of locations, but it made it feel like a lively area and I liked that about it.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Dec 2022

• "A lovely cottage with character,we really enjoyed our holiday,the view of the ..."

  A lovely cottage with character,we really enjoyed our holiday,the view of the harbour and how easy to get to the shops was great

  Reviewed by Adrian5.0★Oct 2022

• "The cottage met all our needs, was spotlessly clean and within easy reach of town centre."

  We are looking forward to booking our next visit.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Oct 2022

• "Had a great stay."

  Ideal location. Could not fault. Met the lovely lady who looks after the place.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Oct 2022

• "Unfortunately the property is over priced."

  We were 4 in accommodation for 6 and toyed with the idea of inviting another couple. Thank goodness we didn’t, it would have been an uncomfortable squeeze for all but the shortest of stays. The neighbours were noise, occasional stink of weed, and with lots of aggressive shouting someone’s til 3am. There were 2 disturbances in the street and on one occasion as we parked we found an unconscious drunk laid waste near the house. We had to get the pub to help check him over and encourage him home. The parking was a walk from the properly in a scruffy back alley, so we had to ensure nothing was left in the car. Although a reserved discs and not far from the house it maid the ferrying of kids and kit a bit of a chore- not what I would expect for the price. I also wouldn’t recommend the property fir family still using prams or heavily reliant on pushchairs.

  Reviewed by Lesley4.1★Aug 2022

• "Nice little cottage with only a short walk into the town."

  Very clean and homely with everything you need in the cottage. I know in a previous comment it said about the noise. There was a little on a couple of nights I think from the pub just up the road but this is minimal and did not spoil the holiday at all. Overall we had a great time and enjoyed staying in this cosy cottage. You would struggle to sleep 6 adults in the cottage but 4 adults and two small children would be fine.

  Reviewed by Jamie4.7★Jul 2022

• "The cottage was lovely and the location was great, however, just a small thing which is an easy fix, the curtains were not black out curtains so the bedrooms were so light which made it difficult for my 3 yo to sleep, lots of late nights and early mornings."

  Reviewed by Sharon3.8★Jul 2022

• "A wonderful cottage."

  Well placed in the towel with quick and easy access to the town centre. The property was clean and well presented with some lovely touches for families - books, games and dvds. The kitchen had everything you would need and there was lots of information about the local area provided.

  Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Jul 2022

• "We loved your cottage (which thankfully had parking) and it’s close access to downtown Falmouth."

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Jun 2022

• "Great little place, but not for 6 guests."

  Yes it has 6 beds but not enough room in the lounge or kitchen for 6, unless it was 2 adults and 2 small children. Garden is very pretty but again small, not enough room for my dog to run. Location like all accommodations in Falmouth is up very steep steps or hills, so definitely not suitable for the elderly or disabled. Although the student house 2 doors away went silent before 2am, they were very noisy till then partying in their garden. The house was fresh clean and spotless with everything your own home would have. The pub 3 doors away did great food. The place is in a great location, only a 6 min stroll down hill to the high street and marina.

  Reviewed by Colette4.1★May 2022

• "We have just had a week in Falmouth at Tops'l Cottage."

  We found the house very clean, well equipped and comfy for 4 adults. It's in a great location for exploring Falmouth town & beaches with everything in walking distance.

  Reviewed by Sam4.1★May 2022

• "Great cottage, lovely and homely."

  Great location, close to all the amenities and the pub nearby is a gem. The only advice I would give is to provide a better hoover, as the one on offer didn't have suction at all and in a house that gets a lot of sand, you definitely need an efficient hoover! Also I would change/wash the lace curtains, they looked a bit worn and sad. But these are minor details, overall we loved the house and would definitely recommend it and stay there again.

  Thank you for taking the time to complete your feedback. We are glad that you loved the cottage and its location. Falmouth is a great place with lots to see and do. The hoover and the lace curtains have both been replaced. We very much hope to welcome you back, hopefully in the not too distant future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Simona4.4★May 2022

• "We had a wonderful stay at Tops’l cottage."

  The cottage itself was lovely and clean and the location was perfect with the harbour and lots of shops, bars, restaurants within walking distance. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Madeleine5.0★Apr 2022

• "Great location, and fantastic to have the parking space."

  Very comfortable and well-equipped cottage.

  Reviewed by Joanna5.0★Mar 2022

• "We had a lovely week staying in this charming, well equipped and cosy cottage."

  Perfect location to explore Falmouth, with our dog. The welcome gift of scones (with jam and cream) and fresh milk, along with the vase of fresh flowers and the basket of wood to get the log burner going, was a very nice touch and was much appreciated. We didn't find the parking arrangements a problem - we were able to pull up outside to offload/load our luggage at the start and end of our stay, without upsetting any of the neighbours. We would definitely stay here again.

  Reviewed by Anonymous5.0★Mar 2022

• "We had a fabulous week here, the cottage is absolutely beautiful and we would definitely stay here again."

  Loved it, perfect location, warm and cosy. Did not want to leave.

  Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Feb 2022

• "Lovely cosy cottage."

  ..only negative comment would be that the sofas are old and the general appearance is a little bit worn.

  Thank you for your feedback. We have never had a comment like this before about the sofas, but we will keep an eye on it and consider upgrading. - The Owner Relations Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Adrian4.4★Feb 2022

• "We had an absolutely wonderful time, ringing in the new year in a lovely little cottage while visiting friends."

  We arrived pretty late on boxing day, so to find some welcome biscuits and fresh milk in the fridge was so nice. Things like that really stand out to us and made it all the more enjoyable. The only thing I would say was the beds were a little small and a bit wore down, but besides that, I honestly couldn't fault it. A great place to welcome in the new year!

  Reviewed by Lily4.4★Dec 2021

• "The rubbish bags at the side of the house had not been picked up in a while so a lot of small flies every time you opened the back door which was not very pleasant."

  Otherwise a lovely property.

  Reviewed by Helen4.4★Sep 2021

• "The cottage was in a brilliant location, a short walk from the main town."

  Lots of different routes down various steps to get to each part of the town. The kitchen was equipped with everything you could wish for and there was a lovely welcoming gift of fresh flowers and yummy fresh scones with the trimmings. The cottage is sweet, what you’d expect from a Cornish cottage and the garden is lovely and a nice bonus. Pub next door was good, not too noisy and staff were friendly. Things we would change - the footstool and the rug in the living room were a bit dirty and smelt quiet heavily of dogs. We have a young baby so the option of having baby gates, especially upstairs, would have been good. The curtains in the front bedrooms were quite thin and there is a streetlight right outside so it was a bit bright in the bedrooms. The bedding itself was comfortable but felt a bit low quality. Things we loved - the location was so handy, the decorations were lovely, lots of games and books and DVDs, handy to have two bathrooms, parking was good even though it wasn’t right outside the house, lovely views of Falmouth harbour especially at night.

  Reviewed by Danielle4.1★Jul 2021

• "Perfect."

  Reviewed by James5.0★Jul 2021

• "We had a member who had trouble with walking ."

  We hired a mobility scooter from the council which was a god send £5.00 a day brilliant

  Reviewed by Valerie4.7★Jun 2021

• "Excellent stay, really good location."

  Booking was as described. Really good

  Reviewed by James5.0★May 2021

• "Lovely cottage close to all facilities."

  Easy check in with keys as advised, on entering the cottage it was super clean with everything you could want or need. Nice touch was scones, cream and jam. Lovely stay and would definitely come again.

  Reviewed by Julia4.1★Apr 2021

• "On arrival we were shocked to find that the parking permits are not for outside or even close to the property."

  I feel the distance of the permit spaces need to be detailed more accurately, especiallyas we were travelingwith a child and our 72 year old Mother. When staying for 1 week it is simply not possible to park where the permits are for and unpack luggage or belongings as the parking is up a steep hill and steps approx 3 min walk. Unloading outside the cottage is an absolute nightmare also. On entry to the property it is nice and welcoming. We visited as four adults and one child. we found the sitting room could not comfortably seat all of us. My son sat on the floor. Also a massive lack of cushions or comfortable seats. The table in the kitchen was ridiculous. To expect us all to fit around was impossible. The cottage may sleep 6 but it can't fit 6 around the table or in the lounge. The kitchen is very well equipped as are the bathrooms. The outdoor space needs tlc. Bbq was dirty Lots of weeds. Had to go hunting for recycling tubs and bins. The listing advertised a long burning stove that we were so excited about. we were deeply upset to find no wood at all left to use the stove, especially considering we were staying in October!. Severe lack of storage upstairs. Needs more hangers. No full length mirror. No dressing tables Dvd player not working Games had missing parts Floors not clean Curtains very thin Cottage was good location for town and restaurants. We could not recommend. We tried calling twice to make complaints and ask questions but nobody answered our calls

  Thank you for your comments which have been discussed with the owners. As the property is based in the middle of Falmouth, it's not possible to be able to park outside the property. The owners pay for the property to be able to have its own private parking space, which is behind the house, less than a minutes' walk. The cushions from the sofas have been removed in line with Covid-19 guidance. The owners have said that they will look into getting a slightly larger table, to provide more space, there are six chairs provided. A gardener looks after the garden, the owners have been to check and are very pleased with how it's looking. A starter pack of logs for the wood burning stove is provided from October through to February. More hangers will also be provided. Although not full-length, there are plenty of mirrors in the property. The DVD player which was only a year old has now been replaced. The floors were painted earlier in the year. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dawn2.5★Sep 2020

• "We had a lovely family holiday in this cosy home."

  So close to the centre of Falmouth. Lots of great places to eat and drink close by.

  Reviewed by H Lyndsay5.0★Aug 2020

• "This cottage is a little gem."

  Thoughtfully decorated in a seaside theme. Felt homely and welcoming straight away. Stocked with everything you could need. Very handy for walking into Falmouth. We had a lovely time, hope to be back again.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Mar 2020

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