Strawberries & Cream Retreat

69 Customer Reviews

• "We thorougly enjoyed our stay here."

  The property came with everything that we needed. The kitchen was fully stocked with all we wanted for cooking. It was spotlessly clean, very warm and the Christmas decorations and the lights was a lovely touch. Also the cream tea was a lovely treat. The dog was very safe in the garden, he was very happy.

  Reviewed by Eric5.0★Dec 2024

• "We have stayed at this property in February and November this year."

  It is ideal for us as we have family members living close-by. The property is spotlessly clean, comfortable and has a few essentials such as milk, tea, coffee etc and some lovely scones with home made jam. The secure garden is great for our dogs. We had daily walks on the beach at Portreath and the cliffs around Portreath, Porthtowan and St Agnes head which includes the much photographed Wheal Coates mine ruins. The Pod coffee house in Porteath is well worth a visit after a walk on the beach. We have already booked again for next year.

  Reviewed by Michael4.7★Nov 2024

• "A lovely apartment in a great location."

  We used it as a base to go visit a lot of different areas of Cornwall on our honeymoon. The apartment was clean and welcoming. Had everything we needed. Our dog loved her stay there as well. She enjoyed the lovely little garden. The one negative about the whole stay was that the bed was quite uncomfortable, and after a full day out, we couldn't get a good night's sleep.

  Reviewed by Gemma4.7★Oct 2024

• "Lovely comfortable cottage with all facilities we needed."

  Very friendly & helpful owners. A cream tea was very welcome on arrival, & the walled garden was perfect for our Golden Retriever to lay out in. would certainly reccomend this property, easy access to visit all around Cornwall. Weather was good to. Thankyou Cathy & Will we will be back. Barbara & Norman

  Reviewed by Norman5.0★Sep 2024

• "The owners could not be more thoughtful in welcoming you to their property; scones, jam, cream, milk and a bouquet of flowers."

  Touches that make all the difference, let alone spotless accommodation, your own private garden and safe parking. We will be re-booking to return, before long. If you're looking for a perfect place to stay, it's here.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Sep 2024

• "Spotlessly clean, excellent condition good location."

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Sep 2024

• "The property was not a cottage but an annex and the road noise was severe."

  But it did have a secure garden and was very clean.

  Reviewed by Guy4.4★Aug 2024

• "A beautiful relaxing place to stay."

  Would definitely recommend. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Jul 2024

• "Lovely cottage."

  Wanted for nothing. Everything was catered for. Very comfortable. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Jun 2024

• "Beautiful cottage, tastefully decorated with everything you need."

  Lovely, safe enclosed garden for the dogs. Ideally situated to visit so many delightful places.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★May 2024

• "The cottage was excellent everything was provided and very spacious for 2 people ..."

  The cottage was excellent everything was provided and very spacious for 2 people and a dog The location makes it easy to explore Cornwall we had a great week there including the weather

  Reviewed by Phil4.4★May 2024

• "RATS,Rats,Rats, the cottage itself was nice and clean."

  The problem was Rats running around the garden where the patio area where you would sit, also on the lawned area where your dog would play.Please be aware we will never come back to this property and will not recommend the cottage .

  Thank you for your feedback. As soon as you advised us (on the forth day of your stay) that you had seen three rats (you said first noted on day 2) during your stay, we purchased a pet friendly bait box and bait. Purchased and placed immediately, set up outside the property where you informed us you had seen the rats come from. The property is located in the countryside and surrounded by fields but we do apologise for any upset this may have caused yourselves. We are pleased that you enjoyed the cottage and only chose to curtail your stay by ONLY the one day (although you say the rats bothered you greatly). Therefore we had hoped the requested compensation would had lifted your spirits. That compensation I sent via the booking platform opposed to the cash request in response of not giving bad feedback which you suggested. Either way, no further rats have been seen or reported since. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gillian3.4★Apr 2024

• "Property was beautiful and very well equipped, would happily stay again."

  . the only small issue was that although it offers WiFi, the WiFi isn’t actually strong enough to use and with the signal being so poor (fully appreciate that cannot be helped), having poor WiFi basically left us without being able to use the internet at all unless going in the garden to use our mobile data.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. Apologies for this, but the WiFi issue seems to have been a one-off, as the system was rebooted and works fine. Thank you for your kind comments and we look forward to you staying again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kirsty4.7★Apr 2024

• "We had a fantastic stay at Strawberries & Cream Retreat, clean, tidy, modern and well situated."

  Lots of treats on arrival and for our dog also. A great base for St Ives, Penzance and Falmouth. Our stay was hampered by bad weather, rain, hail and wind! We enjoyed two sunny days. Spent time at two local beaches Porthtowan and Portreath. We had a very restful week, and our dog was completely safe in the enclosed garden. Our only complaint was that the bed springs would ping occasionally, maybe getting a bit worn? A small issue in an otherwise spot on holiday cottage.

  Reviewed by Sharon4.7★Mar 2024

• "Spotlessly clean, well equipped, comfortable accommodation."

  Secure, enclosed garden, safe for our little dog. 5 mins from the A30, Cathy the property owner gave some really great tips and information on places, beaches and walks. It really was ‘home from home’, and we will definitely book Strawberries and Cream Retreat again, will also recommend to our family and friends

  Reviewed by Kenneth5.0★Feb 2024

• "The property is ideal for our needs."

  It is clean, spacious, well-equipped and the high wall and fence around the garden make it ideal to let the dogs go outside. With family living close-by, we have come to regard this area as a second home. Morning walks on Portreath beach followed by a visit to Pod cafe or Porthtowan beach and a visit to Blue Bar. We hope to be back later this year away from the busy season. I would recommend this property to anyone wanting to visit the area and a safe for their dog(s).

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Feb 2024

• "Lovely cottage clean warm and well layed out would use it again as central to most areas that we wanted to visit"

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Dec 2023

• "We stayed for 5 nights during October half term."

  The accommodation was very comfy and a great location for exploring. We stayed during Storm Ciaran and Cathy and Will were great at checking on us that we were ok, especially after some of the storm damage to property’s fences. They kept us updated and made sure that we still enjoyed our stay. Would definitely recommend :)

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Oct 2023

• "We had a wonderful time at this property."

  Everything you need for your stay. Lovely cream tea and flowers were a nice touch. Also a bottle of milk. Hosts where available if needed, but not obtrusive. Location is ideal to visit places in west Cornwall. Easy access to A30. I would highly recommend this accommodation and would return.

  Reviewed by Antony5.0★Oct 2023

• "Strawberries and Cream Retreat was just what we were looking for."

  Only 2 minutes off the A30, so this made it easy to go further afield. During our stay we visited Sennen Cove ( next to Lands End) plus resorts on the south coast and north coast and everywhere in between. The cottage was clean, comfortable and very spacious. Larger than a lot of one-bed cottages we have stayed in over the years. The garden was a must for our Border Collie Harvey.

  Reviewed by Nicola4.4★Sep 2023

• "Absolutely first class holiday accommodation in every respect, owner very focused on making it a holiday to remember for all the right reasons - nothing was too much trouble."

  Would thoroughly recommend to family & friends and would certainly stay again.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2023

• "Lovely apartment with all the mod cons you would like."

  Ideal location for discovering Cornwall, nice to have enclosed garden for our dog to run around. Would of liked a more secure gate lock while in the property, our dog tried to jump up at the gate which opened very easily!!

  Reviewed by Mark4.7★Aug 2023

• "Very pleased with the property everything we could have wanted & needed."

  Fresh flower & scones lovely touch. Property is in a good easy access to all the beautiful beaches & lovely countryside .

  Reviewed by Angela5.0★Jul 2023

• "We had a lovely stay, the retreat is very clean ,comfortable and well equipped."

  Cathy was very kind and helpful ,supplying us with clean linens / towels every week as we stayed for 3 .A lovely spot to come back to after exploring around Cornwall.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jun 2023

• "Like home from home, everything you needed was thought of, nice welcome touch cream tea and fresh flowers ,close to A30 so could explore all the local beaches etc, enclosed garden excellent for dog."

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Jun 2023

• "Enjoyed our stay thanks for looking after us."

  Reviewed by George4.7★May 2023

• "A delightful cottage, very clean and comfortable, enclosed garden for our dog and well situated to visit many beautiful and interesting places."

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★May 2023

• "Excellent enclosed garden and patio area which was a lovely sun trap."

  Kitchen well equipped and all spotless, beautiful bathroom and bedroom. Central location for lots of areas and beaches. So much was provided by the owner, beautiful scones jam and cream, very generous. We absolutely loved it and hope to return.

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Apr 2023

• "Exceptionally clean, most needs catered for but a shelf and clothes hooks in the bathroom would be a great advantage."

  Instructions for appliances and heating couldn’t be found ( something remarked on in the visitors book ). Beaches are within easy reach and also supermarkets . The welcoming scones were a nice surprise but I’m afraid the jam was five years out of date ( hopefully a label misprint ) . Safe enclosed area for dogs and off-road parking. The conservatory is lovely to relax in when the sun shines but lacks Lightning. The owner is an accomplished artist and we purchased one of her lovely paintings. Definitely would consider a revisit.

  Reviewed by Terry4.4★Dec 2022

• "No complaints, made to feel at home, planning to visit again."

  Reviewed by Roxanne5.0★Nov 2022

• "Would not hesitate to book again for future holidays most enjoyable stay ."

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  Reviewed by Michael4.1★Oct 2022

• "Fantastic spacious, clean, homely apartment."

  Lovely welcoming touches, big enclosed garden for dogs, great central location for exploring Cornwall. Great cosy, well equipped holiday cottage to come home to each evening after long walks.

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Oct 2022

• "Lovely cottage."

  Very spacious with all our needs covered. Thank you too for sorting out the kettle. Everything clean and tidy. Great garden for the dog as very secure. Very welcoming scones and home made jam and flowers to make us feel at home. Would definitely recommend staying there. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Stephen4.7★Sep 2022

• "Very lovely property, the rooms were very clean and the kitchen was well stocked."

  Good location for getting out and about. Very Friendly owners. Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Sep 2022

• "Fantastic cottage in a great location for touring around Cornwall."

  Spotlessly clean and lovely fresh flowers, scones, cream and jam to greet us on arrival! We had a wonderful week and would highly recommend. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Sally4.4★Aug 2022

• "Beautiful little retreat, private and quiet, well situated to explore with excellent links on the A30 Very clean well equipped and Cathy was very approachable if there were to be any need for it."

  Dogs loved being able to go out in the garden without us having to keep an eye on them for escaping!!!!

  Reviewed by Anita5.0★Jul 2022

• "Lovely place to stay, very comfortable and spotlessly clean, the little things like the cream tea on arrival with homemade jam, the fresh flowers on the table and the spare dog bowl and dog treats were a nice touch."

  The enclosed garden was perfect for our dog. The location was great too, beach was very close for dog walks late afternoon and all the beautiful places to visit in Cornwall were not too far away. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Carole5.0★Jul 2022

• "Really enjoyed our stay, really comfortable"

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Jul 2022

• "We enjoyed our stay,the accommodation was lovely."

  The bed was a little uncomfortable and noisy! The garden was a nice place to sit,but the grass and paths were a little untidy.Overall it was a great place to stay and while I have always been wary of staying in properties attached to the owners home,we were not bothered by them at all and it felt very private.

  Reviewed by Paul4.4★Jul 2022

• "The property was perfect for the two of us and secure for our small dog."

  The size and layout was great. The shower worked very well. Everything was there to allow us to cook. The patio was a lovely sun trap to sit on and have a cup of tea. The bed was a good size, but the mattress was a little hard for our old bones. Easy to explore the beauty of West Cornwall from. The local pub was dog friendly and made great food. We had a lovely relaxing week.

  Reviewed by Clive5.0★Jun 2022

• "Excellent cottage, everything you need is there."

  Good location, very quiet and pleasant. It was ideal for our dog Rolo. Highly recommended!

  Reviewed by Cedric5.0★Jun 2022

• "Nice living area and good facilities generally."

  Great location for walking and sea front. No great response time when things go wrong, heating came on for example and you can’t control it. Wi-Fi not brilliant, would say average, I was one user, so not much of a drain. You can hear the A30 in the garden and when windows open. The accommodation is joined to the owners property and could also hear them quite a lot.

  Reviewed by Sujjad4.7★May 2022

• "Should have stayed longer."

  It was great.

  Reviewed by Phil5.0★Apr 2022

• "Strawberries and Cream Retreat is a well appointed, comfortable, warm and very clean property, situated in a great position to explore the North Cornwall coast and West Cornwall."

  The property has been recently refurbished and is of a very high standard. It has all mod cons and I found it to be spacious and quiet. I particularly liked the conservatory which almost added another room to the property. It was a pleasure to find welcoming strawberries and cream on my arrival. Cathy ensured that my stay in the retreat ran smoothly. I would certainly recommend the property to anyone looking for a quiet, relaxing, stress free environment from which to holiday and unwind for a week or two. I hope to go back again myself in the future. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Oct 2021

• "Great location and the accommodation was spot on."

  So clean and well equipped with lovely decor throughout. Will definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Alexandra5.0★Sep 2021

• "Good situation for visiting places of interest in Cornwall."

  Close to beaches. Very good secure garden for dogs. Milk, scones, jam and clotted cream very much appreciated on arrival. Our dog enjoyed his treats too.

  Reviewed by Lesley3.8★Aug 2021

• "A little difficulty finding property as the road where it's situated is divided into 3 parts & continues through 2 sets of crossroads."

  We were met with a warm welcome from William and Cathy who own the attached farm too, and enjoyed the cream scones and jam, and the homely touches such as flowers. Once we found our bearings, there's a nearby pub and corner shop, and the nearest beach is Portreath with a great Chinese takeaway, cafe and Bassett public house. Dogs aren't actually allowed on most beaches during July and August except before 10 am and after 6 pm, which is a shame, but they're allowed in most pubs. The location suited us very well, being close to many tourist attractions, beaches and Healey's Cyder Farm. The property itself is beautifully presented, clean, warm, dog-friendly, modern with good facilities for a couple. Dogs were not actually allowed in the bedroom but most dogs would probably jump onto the sofa if left unattended. Bed was comfortable. Shower lovely. Certain sundries such as wash-up liquid, shampoo, milk, bottle opener weren't provided, but found hair dryer, tea, coffee and sugar useful . The garden is enclosed and is fantastic for dogs, even the escape artists who squeeze round the back, and the conservatory is comfortable, warm and light. Cathy's paintings were tastefully displayed on walls and can be purchased, or commissioned to order. I would certainly recommend the accommodation and would have no hesitation in staying here again.

  Reviewed by Judy4.7★Jul 2021

• "A great place to retreat, the accommodation was spotlessly clean and had all the equipment needed for a comfortable stay."

  The area was quiet so provided good opportunity for peace and relaxation. The car park bay was a convenient addition to the accommodation. The location is well placed to visit all the wonderful towns and bays that Cornwall has to offer. The local superstore (Aldi) was just up the road which was also convenient, so no need to bring all your shopping with you. The hosts were available during the stay but we did not need anything during our stay. We loved the local beaches (approx 3 miles away), our favourite was Porthtowan as it was reasonably quiet, it has some nice places to eat and drink and had a lovely coast walk - perfect! We would definitely return to Strawberries and Cream Retreat so would certainly highly recommend this as a good place to consider staying. Nearly forgot to mention that our little dog Jess loved the secure garden and her stay.

  Reviewed by Craig4.7★Jun 2021

• "Thank you so much to Cathy & William."

  Our first family holiday was perfect thanks to the lovely Strawberries and Cream. The cottage has everything you need, comfortable and clean and perfect location for visiting Cornwall. We can’t wait to book again!

  Reviewed by Charli5.0★Apr 2021

• "I needed a dog friendly base to complete house move."

  Accomodation was comfortable,cosy,all neccecesties catered for and immaculately clean. Owner is so helpful. Location ideal for beach walks.I highly reccomend staying hear and will book again.

  Reviewed by Tina5.0★Dec 2020

• "This is a lovely Retreat."

  It cannot be faulted. Will definitely recommend it especially if you want a quiet holiday.

  Reviewed by Josephine5.0★Oct 2020

• "The cottage was in a good location for travelling to the landmarks we wanted to visit."

  There was a good choice in dog friendly places to eat & lovely sandy beaches close by.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Oct 2020

• "This accommodation was a wonderful location for touring Cornwall and extremely comfortable to return to after a day touring."

  Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Lin4.7★Sep 2020

• "Strawberries and Cream retreat was an absolutely beautiful property and was like home from home with everything that you could possibly need whilst on holiday."

  The thoughtful touches, such as scones, jam and cream, milk, flowers etc were much appreciated too. It’s location was quite central so it was easy to visit places around. We would definitely go back to Strawberries and Cream and would highly recommend it to anyone.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Sep 2020

• "The owners were very welcoming, friendly and helpful."

  The scones with clotted cream and jam on arrival were really nice. The cottage was very well appointed and clean. It was a lovely area with lots of nice beaches, National Trust sites (Godrevy beach is super especially if you are a N.T. member and do not have to pay to park) and Stithian Lake.

  Reviewed by Kelvin4.7★Sep 2020

• "Great place to stay, it was very homely and had a secure garden for the dogs."

  It was very central to lots of places to visit in Cornwall. We especially enjoyed Cathy's home made scones and jam. We would higly recommend Strawberries and Cream retreat and definately return.

  Reviewed by Belinda4.7★Aug 2020

• "Very impressed with the cleanliness and the size of the accommodation."

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jul 2020

• "Wonderful property, great location, we hope to return, highly recommend."

  Reviewed by Debra5.0★Jul 2020

• "The cottage was very central and convenient for touring and walking."

  The cottage was well equipped, very quiet and private and the owner friendly and helpful. Everything worked too!

  Reviewed by Susan4.7★Jan 2020

• "The cottage was beautiful, very clean, comfortable and well equipped."

  Lovely attention to detail and the owner went out of her way to accommodate us with our dietary requirements. The homemade scones were a very welcome treat after a gruelling ten hour trip. Thank you so much.

  Reviewed by Carole5.0★Nov 2019

• "As it was dark when we came back in the evenings, we could have done with a security light coming on as we approached the entrance to the property."

  The path leading to Strawberries and Cream had lights that came on as we approached them, as did the car parking space, but they stopped at the gate, leaving us fumbling to get the key in the lock.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Oct 2019

• "This is a perfect place to get away to."

  If you bring your dog, the garden is totally enclosed and safe. It is located close to all the beaches and amenities and shops. It is within an 1/2 drive to many of the main tourist attractions in that part of Cornwall. Would definitely go back and would highly recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Oct 2019

• "A well equipped property every thing well thought out."

  A very central point to visit north and south Cornwall. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Robert Manson5.0★Sep 2019

• "Brilliant accommodation, everything you could possibly need in the kitchen, ..."

  Brilliant accommodation, everything you could possibly need in the kitchen, excellant bathroom, lovely comfortable bed, lots of space, would definitely go again

  Reviewed by Valerie5.0★Sep 2019

• "We spent a very enjoyable week at Strawberries and Cream retreat, a lovely property with every thing you need for an enjoyable holiday, with brilliant hosts."

  The property is situated centrally for exploring Cornwall.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Aug 2019

• "This place was absolutely lovely."

  Pub was within a reasonable walking distance and parking was fine. Would recommend the parking space being better described or sign posted as we got a little lost. Luckily a workman/owner in the garden next door was very nice and helped us. The area was quite and relaxing and well positioned to get to all the areas we wanted to visit. The local town was also good with a cosy cinema for the evenings.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Aug 2019

• "5 star accommodation highly recommended"

  Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2019

• "We had a lovely week - location of cottage was good and close to beaches etc."

  Bed was very comfortable and the garden was perfect for our dog.

  Reviewed by Yvonne4.7★Jul 2019

• "Strawberries and cream retreat had everything you need for a fantastic holiday in Cornwall."

  Weather was great, had a fabulous time.Would definitely go back..

  Reviewed by Glynis5.0★Jul 2019

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