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Blue Anchor

(Ref. 969626)

Fraddon, Cornwall Show on map

4.6

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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25 Customer Reviews

  • "We really enjoyed our stay, just a few things we would like to bring to your attention, the light in the ensuite failed and the extractor fan stayed on longer than it should, the electrician did come out, but the bathroom was in use at the time, using the torch, they were due to return the next day but didn't return for the whole stay."

    There are staples in the stair carpet that cut two of the guests heels fortunately not badly. Before we stayed we did ask about a travel cot and high chair, but had no response, further to this a second stair gate at the bottom of the stairs, and a fire guard for safety of children staying, would offer more peace of mind. We are really sorry, but the lid of the teapot was chipped by us during our stay. Obviously these are minor issues, but overall the property is lovely and we would definitely stay here again.

    Reviewed by Stuart4.7Nov 2024

  • "This is the third time we have stayed at the cottage."

    Over the past few years the decor has become a little tired and is in need of some TLC. There is a distinct smell of damp now when you enter the property. The blind in the main bedroom requires re stringing or replacing. The cushions could do with a good clean.. Outside the back door the rainwater goods had slipped which I reattched as water was running down the wall. Generally a good stay just requires a some good TLC.

    Reviewed by Bob3.1Sep 2024

  • "Sadly very disappointing for the price."

    First impressions was a broken cat flap in the rear door with pieces of wood jammed into it. It should also be noted that the height of the door is low and heads were bumped a number of times on this and various others door frames within the property. The kitchen was very nice, however in the cupboard to the left of the cooker was a large wooden chopping board covered in green mold. The lounge and dining rooms were very dark even during the day. The sofas in the lounge were very uncomfortable and not suitable for anyone with back issues. The window panes in the downstairs windows were blown and in need of replacement. Having seen the reviews of the downstairs shower room I was careful to make sure the water didn't go everywhere. I thought I'd succeed however after going out for the day we came back to find the floor flooded. Whist the property has two bathrooms you couldn't have both showers running at the same time due to very poor water pressure. That said the bedrooms were bright airy and the beds were very comfortable. The ensuite bathroom could benefit from a pole or handle to assist getting in and out of the bath/shower and the extractor fan didn't work. On the plus side the property is in a good location for exploring the local area and with an M & S food hall just down the road getting provisions was easy. We didn't use the pub, the day we arrived there was a music festival and it was very noisy, we also felt that we would feel very uncomfortable in there given the types of people we saw going in and out.

    Reviewed by Tim2.2Sep 2024

  • "Firstly thank you to the owner for sharing their property."

    The cottage was extremely comfortable and was a perfect base for us during our week's holiday. Things to note which would help those who stay in the future: 1. put a mop or long handled water wiper in the downstairs bathroom. When using the shower the water would spray onto the bathroom floor and make it wet to stand on. This would save using towels to dry the floor. 2. I found it difficult to lock the front door from the outside, it was OK locking it from the inside. We used the back door the majority of the week. 3. No matches for the log burner. 4. No food container for scraps although this was stated in the house folder.

    Reviewed by Emma5.0May 2024

  • "A lovely cottage that just needs a little tlc, broken tap in the downstairs bathroom, loose toilet seat, broken towel rail in the upstairs en suite, unfortunately the out house was full of rubbish and broken glass so we couldn't recycle."

    The weather was lovely whilst we were there but we could not use the garden as it was all over grown and the table and chairs were rotten. The Blue Anchor pub which is directly opposite the cottage was great, we parked two cars on their car park and ate there twice, their gluten free offers were brilliant.

    Thanks so much for your feedback and flagging that things need sorting. Really helpful. I have replaced the garden furniture and got a gardener coming in once a week now. I’ve also had a good local handyman around who’s fixed the tap, toilet seat, towel rail as well as other things that needed sorting. Hope you had a good stay anyway and a lovely summer. Ellie Property Owner

    Reviewed by Della4.4May 2024

  • "Great place to stay for my weeks work in the area, would certainly recommend."

    Reviewed by Simon5.0May 2023

  • "Beautiful and comfortable cottage."

    Thoughtfully planned layout - exceptionally comfortable beds. A perfect location to access some remarkable beaches. Highly recommended.

    Reviewed by Dawn5.0Apr 2023

  • "Cottage was lovely and had all the facilities we could wish for and need."

    The little additions of tea, coffee and sugar etc were a nice little treat. Clean, tidy and well presented. Comfy beds and decent showers! I didn’t see anywhere in the description about the low ceilings downstairs, although we were expecting them to be low one of our family members is quite tall and did have to duck. There was a strong damp smell downstairs and although there was nothing upstairs, it was a concern having a toddler with us. Talking of toddlers, the baby gate at the top of the stairs was great, but as there is no living room door there was no way of stopping her getting upstairs. It would be great to have a stair gate available even as a pressure fit for the bottom of the stairs.

    Reviewed by Elli4.7Feb 2023

  • "The property was lovely and all the little touches such as tea, coffee, milk, wine, smellies etc were thoughtful and appreciated."

    I was extremely disappointed that the Wi-Fi didn’t work and that I spent so much of my holiday on the phone trying to sort it out. I had a call to say it was working again but when we got back to the cottage it wasn’t. This meant I had to call to let you know and resulted in many follow up calls. It doesn’t feel much like a holiday when you are trying to fix someone else’s Wi-Fi! The cottage itself was lovely and I would love to return once Wi-Fi issues have been resolved and we could enjoy the movie night in-front of the fire that my children really looked forward to.

    Reviewed by Rachel4.1Oct 2022

  • "The cottage was very cosy and had everything we needed in the kitchen."

    We really enjoyed our week and would like to stay again. Our daughters said they found their beds so comfortable. The bathrooms were lovely too. Thank you for renting your cottage to us.

    Reviewed by Andrea5.0Aug 2022

  • "Beautifully clean and comfy cottage."

    Perfect location for visiting different parts of Cornwall.

    Reviewed by Zara5.0Aug 2022

  • "The cottage was absolutely stunning."

    The rooms were clean, the lounge very cozy. Bathroom . . . amazing. Kitchen lovely. Garden very pretty. I would definitely come back. Location, so central, probably the best to see all magical places in Cornwall. I must say big thank you. Stanislava Hing

    Reviewed by Stanislava5.0Apr 2022

  • "The cottage was lovely and cosy only thing missing is a hot tub."

    Beautiful location to explore cornwall from and pub over the road is perfect.

    Reviewed by Kieron4.4Oct 2021

  • "Beautifully appointed cottage, ideally located for visits to both coasts."

    Pictures cannot do justice to this lovely old place which has been renovated to a very high standard and yet retains all its charm and heritage. Highly recommended...

    Reviewed by David5.0Oct 2021

  • "We had such a lovely stay at Blue Anchor, the location was really great for driving to lots of the local spots, and we also got the bus to a few places as there was a bus stop right outside the cottage."

    Would definitely come back!

    Reviewed by Emma5.0Sep 2021

  • "We have a really nice stay."

    The cottage is well equipped and has plenty of space. The low ceiling and door ways catch you by surprise if your 6ft like me. The location is great, it doesn’t take long to get anywhere from there. We had good weather so we’re able to make use of the garden with our 3 year old. The bbq is a great addition. We would book again if we are coming to Cornwall.

    Reviewed by Sam4.1Sep 2021

  • "Absolute home from home."

    The owner exceeded our expectations as the cottage accommodated for everything you could possibly need. Beautiful cottage in a very picturesque setting. Please make sure you look in the drawer cabinet situated under the tv in the living room as it contains leaflets about days out etc!

    Reviewed by Charmaine5.0Aug 2021

  • "The accommodation was very clean and comfortable, it had everything you could possibly need."

    The cottage is beautiful and very homely. The only criticism I have is that the road the cottage is on, is extremely busy and noisy. We actually slept in the back room to avoid the noise.

    Reviewed by Domanique4.7Jul 2021

  • "Fabulous cottage in a central location."

    Would definitely recommend it.

    Reviewed by Fiona5.0Jun 2021

  • "Really enjoyed the cottage."

    Neighbours friendly and helpful

    Reviewed by Susan5.0Jun 2021

  • "The cottage was comfortable, cosy and well equipped."

    The location is a great base to explore the area.

    Reviewed by Darryl5.0Oct 2020

  • "Great location and the cottage was lovely, clean and generous in size!"

    Reviewed by Holly4.7Aug 2020

  • "Sykes were incredibly helpful when I had initially booked accomodation that wasn't suited to our family and did everything they could to cancel the initial booking successfully."

    This allowed me to book a different cottage which suited our needs better and the deposit was transferred to our new booking which we were very thankful for. We have just returned from our break in Cornwall and we were delighted. The cottage was beautiful, clean and cosy...exactly what we wanted. Log burners with a plentiful free supply of logs kept us warm after a day in the water. We would definately return.

    Reviewed by Michelle5.0Oct 2019

  • "Quaint and charming cottage."

    We felt totally relaxed and at home there. The beds and pillows were extremely comfortable. We enjoyed a lovely barbecue in the garden - that was fab! We had a truly memorable time at Blue Anchor; couldn't have asked for anything better. We left completely re-energised. Would recommend this exceptional cottage without hesitation!

    Reviewed by Marie5.0Aug 2019

  • "This lovely quirky spacious bright cottage has been lovingly and tastefully restored, with many home comforts particularly the welcoming lounge with comfortable sofas and a wonderful log burner (which we needed every evening as weather cold!"

    ), beds were very comfortable and bathrooms large. Unfortunately due to the weather didn't get to use the BBQ or sit out in the peaceful back garden. The cottage was very close to the stunning North coast of Cornwall with their beautiful sandy bays and also not far to Truro and the South. I would definitely recommend this cosy cottage and would stay in it again if in that part of Cornwall.

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Jun 2019

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and WC, 1 x double and 1 x twin
  • Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room.
  • Gas central heating, woodburning stoves
  • Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, Smart TV and WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Private off-road parking at the rear or the property, with overflow parking available in the pub car park opposite
  • Enclosed lawned garden and gravelled area with furniture and a Weber style drum BBQ
  • Sorry, no pets allowed
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.6 miles and pub 0.01 miles
  • Please Note - the property is an 1800’s cob cottage with low ceilings in the lounge and dining room
  • Please be aware the garden is having work done on Nov 2nd.

The property

Indian Queens 0.6 miles.

Set in the quiet rural village of Fraddon, in the heart of Cornwall, is this delightful stone cottage.

Blue Anchor provides a welcoming accommodation, with high-quality furnishings to ensure you get that home-from-home feel as soon as you walk through the door.

Opening to a spacious lounge, with two large sofas, perfect for curling up of an evening while catching up with your favourite shows on the wall-mounted TV, also benefitting from a stone inglenook fireplace housing a woodburning stove for that added extra warmth during those winter months.

The dining area also has a woodburning stove, giving the room a warm ambience, while six people can gather around the dining table for a family dinner.

The kitchen is wonderfully appointed to the rear of the cottage, with all contemporary appliances on-hand to help you cook up a storm for the whole family.

A family shower room completes the ground floor.

As the day draws to a close, follow the steps up to the first floor, offering three bedrooms: one king-size, one double and one twin, the master boasting an en-suite bathroom, where you can retreat to a warming bath tub for a relaxing soak with a well-deserved glass of wine.

To the rear of the property, there is a lawned garden and gravelled area with furniture provided.

Why not whip up some summer treats on the Weber style drum BBQ while sun sets, relaxing with a cold drink, and let your little ones run freely in the enclosed space.

While you’re in the area, why not take a drive to the bustling town of Newquay?

With its picturesque sandy beaches and nearby cafés for a spot of lunch, plus the wonderful Pirate’s Quest attraction, featuring actors, special effects and elaborate sets which your little ones will delight in.

Or visit a variety of historic mansions, including the 16th century manor house Trerice, offering period furnishings and a formal Tudor garden.

Blue Anchor is the perfect choice for a remote country retreat with your family.

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About the location

FRADDON

Newquay 8 miles; Truro 10 miles.

A typically Cornish village, just eight miles from the lively resort of Newquay with its outstanding nightlife and renowned surfing beaches. Little traffic now passes through the village, which at one time was on the old coaching route to London. The surrounding area has much to interest visitors, with stunning gardens, historic houses, superb coastal walking and sandy beaches, several theme and leisure parks and of course Newquay’s famous zoo and sea life centre. Spend a day at the National Surf Centre on Fistral beach, hit the shops in nearby Truro with its cathedral and cobbled streets or savour the atmosphere and experience of the tropical rainforest at the Eden Project (16 miles). There’s something for everyone in this great holiday area.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas