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"We’ve stayed at Nanvivian many times over about 16 years."
It’s the most amazing place - not luxe but completely blissfully itself. The views are incredible and sitting reading in the sunroom is my favourite thing to do.
Reviewed by Sally5.0★Oct 2024
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"We absolutely love Nanvivian."
From our immediate arrival, everyone just settles in and adopts that ‘Beach Life’ attitude.
A very simple home, that has everything we need for a very comfortable stay.
It just works. Perfectly.
Reviewed by Paul5.0★Aug 2024
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"A lovely cottage to return after 6 years absence."
It would be nice if tenants could have the option to purchase a season ticket for the boatyard parking. Receiving £100 fines for going seconds over the allotted time add a lot of stress of the holiday.
Perhaps one day a dishwasher maybe added to the kitchen!
Otherwise a wonderful holiday and great to be back again.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review following your return to Nanvivian. The boatyard parking is not associated to Nanvivian in anyway and is a separate enterprise entirely. Unfortunately a season ticket is not available to purchase, there are lots of signs advertising the relevant time allowance and costs involved for people who do choose to park there, it was unfortunate you were fined for going over your allotted time. We would like to advise future guests that there are spaces for 4 cars to park at the property (free of charge!). There are no plans in the near future to provide a dishwasher, purely due to the fact that there is not room for one. Despite this we are delighted you enjoyed your visit.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Susan3.4★Aug 2024
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"Wow! We had the most fantastic stay at this wonderful property with 3 generations of our family enjoying the comfort of the cottage, the beautiful garden and the beach a few steps away."
The welcome gifts of fruit, cream tea and flowers made it feel even more special and we are already working out when we can return! Thank you!
Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Jul 2024
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"Another brilliant holiday at Nanvivian!"
The position is just wonderful for the family which now includes grandchildren. We took one grandson out for his first trip on kayaks hired from the Loe Beach Watersports Centre which was such a lovely experience! The cottage is warm and comfy and Jo always makes it so welcoming!
Reviewed by Felicity4.7★May 2024
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"We had a great time."
Location was perfect , so quiet and peaceful. Great ocean view. The house was so comfortable and clean with everything we needed.
Thank you very much for the treats on our arrival.
Reviewed by Rositsa5.0★May 2024
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"Loved our stay in Nanvivian."
Very cosy, clean convenient house with amazing views. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed by Jeremy5.0★Oct 2023
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"We couldn't fault Nanvivian."
A very homely cottage with wonderful views. and a very welcoming hostess in Jo who had left us chocolate cake, flowers, and fruit. Who could ask fo more. We really enjoyed our holiday.
Reviewed by Alan5.0★Sep 2023
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"Lovely cottage, fantastic views, very comfortable we really enjoyed our stay."
A very relaxing place with lots of room for us all. Thank you.
Reviewed by Julianne4.7★Aug 2023
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"Nanvivian is an amazing holiday Cottage in a spectacular setting."
The cottage is extremely clean and the beds exceptionally comfortable.This is the second year we have been and hope to make it a third year in 2024. Nothing is too much trouble for Jo the owner, and she makes the most delicious chocolate cake!
Reviewed by Judy5.0★Jul 2023
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"Another great holiday in Nanvivian!"
The welcoming cake and flowers as lovely as ever! Our grandson enjoyed swimming from Loe Beach with his grandad and although the weather wasn't brilliant, much fun was had by all! The cottage is in such a calm and peaceful location and the view is wonderful; it is a joy to watch all the different boats on the Carrick Roads. Looking forward to our next visit!
Reviewed by Felicity5.0★Jun 2023
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"We loved the view from the conservatory and we had a great week in Cornwall."
The weather was great!
Reviewed by Barbara5.0★May 2023
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"Another wonderful holiday at Nanvivan; the view and the peace and quiet was just what we needed!"
Thank you, Jo!
Reviewed by Felicity5.0★May 2023
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"It was a lovely property right in front of the beach ."
The pictures and reviews very accurately described the property. The landlady had baked a whole chocolate cake and left it for us in the morning of our arrival day which was really sweet. The cafe next door is handy for a meal and has good food.
The house was clean and well maintained - sheets were white and crisp and bathroom and toilets were very clean ( which ia the main worry when you book bespoke places) .
The views from both bedrooms and the conservatory and garden were all lovely . Nice to wake up looking at the sea.
Great place for a quite sojourn !
Reviewed by Sajini4.7★Apr 2023
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"Sssh… keep this place a secret so can book again!"
It’s simply perfect. Like a big warm hug with no frills just comfort and lovely treats. Plus the most breathtaking views you can imagine. Lots to do and see around the area if you can tear yourself away from that view! We’ll be back…
Reviewed by Jacqueline4.4★Mar 2023
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"Nanvivian is in the perfect location."
So close to the beach, that walking down in the morning with a cup of tea was a delight.
The cottage has everything you need and is ideal for 6 people.
The host was great with communication and helped enormously when we needed some urgent assistance.
We will most certainly visit again.
Reviewed by Paul5.0★Aug 2022
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"We have just spent the most amazing 2 weeks holiday at Nanvivian."
The house was very clean and had all the facilities that we needed. The position is superb not only the beautiful view across the water and the easy access to the beach especially for the water sports. We cannot wait to return and hope to get booked up for next year.
Reviewed by Judy5.0★Jul 2022
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"Garden in need of serious attention."
I couldn’t even get my vehicle half way up the drive because of overgrown trees. Even getting in the door you had to step over intruding plants. In general the furniture was very tired. Lacked outdoor comfort too. As a dog friendly cottage, it would be good to have part of the garden enclosed too.
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that. Our gardener was away for 2 weeks on holiday, but large vehicles are frequently able to park right at the top of the drive. We have never had these comments before. Unfortunately it is not feasible to make the front garden enclosed but the back yard is secure for use for dogs, which we did explain during your stay. The beach (which we also own) is dog friendly 12 months of the year which is unusual as most beaches prohibit dogs for the summer.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Matt2.8★Jul 2022
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"Already thanked owner - lovely personal touches on arrival."
Always really helpful and quick to respond to any queries
Reviewed by Lisa4.7★Apr 2022
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"The cottage was light and airy and very peaceful."
The weather was not warm enough for us to make use of the garden for eating out which was a shame, but the cottage was cosy. It should really have a dishwasher for the price we paid, but all the other facilities were excellent.
Reviewed by Leyla4.4★Apr 2022
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"We love Nanvivian because it is unpretentious but welcoming."
It feels like coming home. My husband would like WiFi but I’m happy to be without it for a change! Lying in bed and listening to the waves and the birds is just perfect.
Reviewed by Sally4.7★Feb 2022
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"A quaint cottage with stunning views however we hadn't realised how low the ceilings/door frames were and even with the numerous 'mind your head' signs my husband at 6' 3" repeatedly was banging his head."
Thank you for taking the time to complete your feedback which we have discussed with the property owner who confirms that all ceilings and doorways are of standard size apart from 1 low level ceiling on the stair case which does have a sign to make guests aware. Despite this we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit and those tremendous views.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Bev3.8★Aug 2021
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"Electric cooker needs replacing, also kitchen knives old and blunt"
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We understand the Owners visited during your holiday to demonstrate that the electric cooker is working. The kitchen at Navivian also has a Rayburn for slow cooking and a combination oven with microwave and grill. The knives have been checked and are all in good order: there is a knife sharpener in the drawer too.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Brian3.8★Jun 2021
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"We keep returning to this comfortable cottage because of its lovely setting and warm welcome."
Reviewed by Roz4.1★May 2021
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"Nanvivian is in such a lovely spot, perfect for dawn paddleboarding and sun downers with a glass of wine in hand."
The chocolate cake on arrival was a lovely touch, as was the cut flowers in the rooms.
We will definitely be back!
Reviewed by Stuart4.1★Apr 2021
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"We absolutely loved the warm, cosy, friendly house which was absolutely perfect for our needs."
And 30 seconds walk to the quiet beach, for our evening "sundowner"! The host, Jo, couldn't have been more friendly, kind and helpful, and her chocolate cake is quite wonderful!!
Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Oct 2020
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"This was our fourth visit to Nanvivian."
The cottage is cosy and welcoming but its real asset is the beach at the end of the drive and the fabulous views from the house and garden. We look forward to seeing that view when we arrive for weeks beforehand!
Reviewed by Roz4.1★Sep 2020
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"Perfect spot!"
We loved our holiday
Reviewed by Alexandra5.0★Aug 2020
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"Nanvivian is a lovely property is a fantastic location."
Jo had made the cottage very homely and welcoming - flowers, some food essentials and a chocolate cake! We’ve already recommended the property to friends. Loe Beach itself is a great spot, and the cafe and water sport hire there were fab.
Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Jul 2020
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"The location of this property is fantastic."
..right by the sea with a lovely view form the bedroom window. However it could definitely do with some love and TLC. For the price one would expect better facilities - cookware, TVs, wifi, tumble dryer, and the like.
Reviewed by Julian2.8★Jul 2020
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"We absolutely loved our week in this traditional cottage, equipped with everything we needed, very comfortable and we very much liked the separate dining, living and sun rooms which gave our family group ample room."
The garden is fabulous with the most amazing view over the water with the boats, so mesmerising (the view also from both double bedrooms), and the literally 2 minute walk down to the pebble beach was just perfect. We were lucky with the weather and swam off the beach every day, and often came back for an evening stroll before the Grandchildren got ready for bed, such an unusual feature, which we totally loved. Our daughter and son-in-law and both grandchildren went out kayaking from the same beach and had great fun, and the beach cafe was also really nice, (we had a roll with mackerel, rocket salad with horseradish and chips one lunchtime). It's difficult to find anything negative to say about Nanvivian cottage, so I won't! Safe to say we're more than likely to arrange another week in this gem of a find, and I'm almost reluctant to share this review for fear of not getting a chance to re-book! Jo, who runs the place was charming and helpful in every way, and made sure all was in tip top shape, even down to beautiful fresh flowers from the garden in all the rooms, and a scrummy chocolate cake waiting in the kitchen!
Reviewed by Heidi5.0★Jul 2020
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"Lovely cottage in perfect position."
WiFi would be a very helpful addition tho.
Reviewed by Susan4.7★Jul 2019
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"Good location, beautiful views, if you are a water sports fan plenty to do on your doorstep."
cottage comfortable and restful.
Reviewed by Yvonne4.4★Apr 2019
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"Absolutely perfect for us in every way though wi-fi would be extremely helpful."
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jun 2018
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