The Studio

66 Customer Reviews

• "Directions to cottage little hard to follow but it isn’t easy to change that."

  One of the best cottages I’ve stayed in. Everything was first class. If you like peace and quiet and being away from it all you’ll go a long way to find a better place.

  Reviewed by Mike5.0★Sep 2024

• "Fantastic holiday notwithstanding some wet and windy days."

  The property was excellent.

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Jul 2024

• "We have stayed at The Studio before a few years ago."

  Fantastic location cottage well equipped beds very comfy. Cottage well laid out with fabulous views and access to coastal path. The only couple of things we would suggest is that the loving room seating could do with replacing and putting some wire/mesh on both gates would be a good idea for people bringing dogs.

  Reviewed by Debra4.4★Jun 2024

• "We love this cottage and the area."

  So…. We keep coming back!

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Jun 2024

• "We always holiday in self catering cottages and we were absolutely delighted with the high standards of the Studio."

  My husband and I agreed that the comfort and cleanliness were excellent. I would recommend this cottage without any hesitation. Linda

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Jun 2024

• "Loved our stay, lovely place in a beautiful location."

  Reviewed by Shaun5.0★May 2024

• "The only issue was that in the kitchen/dinning area we discovered a lot of ants running around."

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Apr 2024

• "Great cottage; warm, welcoming and immaculate."

  This was our 3rd stay, and again have very much enjoyed it. The beds are great, unlike the sofa and chairs, which are terribly uncomfortable, and along with the clapped-out patio furniture really need to be replaced.

  Reviewed by Brian4.4★Mar 2024

• "We have stayed I Rinsey lots of times the house we have stayed in was £900."

  00 for this week and was empty if it had been less for winter months we would have stayed there you’re home was a better price for this time of year so yours was used and we liked it so if a sensible price in the future we will rent the studio JW Sandford

  Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Mar 2024

• "Lovely property, ideal location for walking and very peaceful."

  A great welcome pack on arrival. Would like to be able to arrive earlier than 5pm on the arrival day and depart later than 9am on departure day. You almost feel you lose a day of your holiday.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Oct 2023

• "Enjoyed Stay do did dog."

  Can recommend

  Reviewed by Ursula3.8★Sep 2023

• "Beautiful cottage and private garden."

  Perfectly situated as we like to use the coastal paths for walking, gorgeous views from the bedroom windows.

  Reviewed by Diane4.4★Jul 2023

• "Think the cottage need a deep clean and needs just A bit of TLC."

  Lots of cobwebs around and the kitchen sky lights a bit dirty. Dirty clothes under the Chester draws upstairs. (Found by accident) Would be nice if the hedges were slightly lower to make a better view of the sea. Otherwise we did enjoy our stay .

  Reviewed by Julie2.8★Jul 2023

• "Amazing quiet location, we walked to Praa Sands from our cottage, which was only 20 minutes to walk with the kids and dog."

  The cottage was clean and had everything we needed for a relaxing break away. We had a lovely meal at Victoria Inn https://victoriainn-penzance.co.uk on the way back from looking at St Michaels Mount, would highly recommend this, but still lots of other choices locally Heston which we enjoyed. We also visited the Seal Sanctuary, Eden Project, Lands End, Zip Wire and lots of other places.

  Reviewed by Jenny5.0★May 2023

• "The house was a little difficult to find (triangle?"

  ??)and not easy to manoeuvre our Range Rover in and out! Perfect set up for dogs but means house not particularly’cozy’. We were disappointed with the level of cleanliness - sink plug in en suite was clogged with hair and we had to unclog with a skewer - very unpleasant. Also there was an ear-bud left on the bedside table again yuck! Oven not very clean. Cobwebs in kitchen, light fittings grubby. Overall we enjoyed our stay … think there should be a note in description regarding the SW coast path and how it is not for the faint hearted!!! The description makes it sound as if there’s a little stroll to Rinsey Cove when it is quite a steep hike. Perhaps update the local information - we found one restaurant mentioned is now permanently closed.

  Reviewed by Carol4.4★Apr 2023

• "Had a lovely time, beautiful cottage in amazing location."

  Great for walking and leaving the car at home. Bright, fresh and clean property with plenty of garden space for the dog to explore. Would hope to return again to this cottage and this beautiful area of Cornwall. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your property.

  Reviewed by Darren5.0★Apr 2023

• "Beautiful property!"

  Absolutely everything you’d need for a hassle free stay! If you’re looking for somewhere calm and quiet and away from the hustle and bustle this one’s just the spot. Fantastic bedroom views, a drop out onto the coastal path and a remote real gem of a remote location.

  Reviewed by Hayley5.0★Apr 2023

• "The property was get for us."

  Mother in law can't do stairs so the downstairs bedroom and walk in shower was perfect. There was a pint of milk, clotted cream, biscuits and tea / coffee waiting for us. The only thing we could do with is a lower gate. Our little dogs could get under the larger of the 2 gates. Otherwise it was perfect

  Reviewed by Cally5.0★Mar 2023

• "A couple of very minor things; 1) Some better outside lighting would be good 2) A slightly bigger Telly?"

  But generally its a great house, very comfortable and great location. Access into the drive is tight but fine if you are careful, we got our Ford S-Max in and out with no problems.

  Thank you for your feedback and suggestions, we will feed these back to the owner. We are glad to hear you had a nice stay and hope to see you back soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Mar 2023

• "Met the owner, nice chap who popped in to read the meter at a time which would be normally between guests."

  The cottage was comfy and nicely discrete, near good paths so it is easy to walk to Praa Sands and if you're a bit fitter to Porthleven. Great little beach nearby for playing with the dog at Rinsey Head. Garden is nice and long and enclosed so the dog can be allowed to meander around. We used the log burner quite a bit, fuel from Porthleven supermarket. Nice touch to have a little freezer available which we used. The only recommendation which may be a good thing for *all* cottages - I wanted to get a delivery from Sainsbury's/Tesco's etc. but when I put the postcode in all nearby addresses were listed - apart from this one so I was wary of putting in a text-based address (as opposed to 'search by postcode') in case it was lost, so information on that would be good in the welcome pack emailed to customers.

  Reviewed by Charles4.4★Feb 2023

• "Lovely property, well equipped, good quality towels and bedding, excellent location."

  Local pubs and garden centre very good. One down side - not warm enough when sitting in the living room and couldn't adjust the temperature above a pre-set level.

  Reviewed by Patricia4.4★Feb 2023

• "A lovely stay - very quiet and a great position to walk from the property both to Praa sands and towards Porthleven"

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Feb 2023

• "Great cottage will definitely be booking it again."

  It has everything you need & you don’t need to use your car you can just walk everyday from the cottage. Big thank you to the owner for letting us share this beautiful place & thank you for the warm welcome with all the lovely extras.

  Reviewed by Kim4.7★Nov 2022

• "Very tight gateway which was difficult to negotiate with our wide saloon car."

  We were aware before booking (due to reading the reviews) but being experienced drivers in tight spaces we took a chance. A wonderful place to stay! We have already booked again for next year.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Oct 2022

• "Absolutely love The Studio!"

  Comfortable, cosy, great location- it’s our 5th stay and we’re already to return next year.

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Sep 2022

• "Loved the house and location - thank you!"

  Reviewed by A5.0★Jul 2022

• "Cracking little cottage in a stunning location, slightly remote but perfect for coastal path walking."

  We would definitely book again suited our needs to the ground.

  Reviewed by Helen3.8★Jul 2022

• "Lovely thank you."

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Jun 2022

• "Brilliant cottage, didn’t want to leave!"

  !! Spoke to my family and told them how amazing the location was, peaceful and isolated. We’ve booked to come back the first week of June next year

  Reviewed by Dani4.4★Jun 2022

• "The house was well equiped and perfect as a base to explore cornwall."

  The house was very well layed out with a nice home from home feel. We would definately book there again if it was available

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★May 2022

• "Very impressed with cottage."

  Clean, warm, comfy beds, spacious. Kitchen very well equipped, with welcome treats on arrival. Great garden , lovely & sheltered from wind. Perfect walking country, dogs had a great time. Large parking area, although driving through gate was a challenge, but not impossible! Brilliant week in your cottage , thanks.

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Apr 2022

• "We always enjoy staying at The Studio."

  Tastefully converted, minimalist white walls with pleasing art and studio pottery, always cleaned to a good standard. Easy access to the coast path, although the public footpath to the side of the cottage does compromise privacy on the rear patio. This time we felt the bed in the main bedroom seemed too firm, possibly compressed through the sheer volume of guests using it so this may need looking at. Also 9am departure is just far too early (it doesn't take 8 hours to clean a property to C19 compliant standard!) . But overall, a good place to stay!

  Reviewed by Martin4.1★Mar 2022

• "Really loved the cottage and the location is perfect."

  Beautifully prepped for my arrival. Thanks for a lovely break.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Mar 2022

• "The cottage was really lovely and such a perfect location, right on the coastal path."

  The underfloor heating was truly great. It was probably even better than the photos indicated, so it was a joy to arrive to and we really enjoyed our stay. However it was frustrating that there were no logs or means of lighting the wood burner especially as the description said a bag of logs would be provided. Simple things, but they make so much difference ! Not relevant to a winter rental but the outdoor furniture looked somewhat tired.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are glad that you had a lovely time during your stay and were able to enjoy both the property and its location. We are sorry that the starter pack of logs, kindling and fire lighters were not provided, this was an oversight, please do accept our apologies. We very much hope that you might return to stay again and look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Margaret4.1★Nov 2021

• "Another nice and quite week at the studio with great views, lovely and warm, great to see the bats and garden birds, looking forward to our next visit."

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Oct 2021

• "Lovely property as others mentioned tight to get in the gate but we managed with a 4x4."

  So easy to solve by widening the opening. Lovely private big garden for the dog. A coffee machine & BBQ Woild be a nice addition as would an upgrade of garden furniture. People mentioned small tv. I tend to agree but wouldn’t put me off. Probably the nicest property we have had so far and we’re on our 10th or so. Would go back but not at the inflated prices for 2022

  Reviewed by Baz4.1★Sep 2021

• "The studio was a fabulous place to spend a week."

  It was well equipped and we particularly appreciated all of the extra touches, even the little things like spare loo rolls! We loved playing in the garden and walking didn’t to either Rinsey Cove or Praa Sands. The private parking is great; like others gage said you just need to be careful getting in and out - but we managed it daily in our estate car so it is doable. Thank you for a lovely week.

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Aug 2021

• "The cottage was lovely."

  Not enough storage/furniture in upstairs bedroom (& only 4 hangers?! - always an issue at holiday cottages!) x

  Reviewed by Jenny4.7★Aug 2021

• "Great location."

  Perfect if you want to enjoy the coastal scenery and escape the crowds.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Jul 2021

• "The cottage itself is OK but nothing exceptional."

  Given that there is an eight hour "cleaning" period between renters on a Saturday I was surprised that it was dusty in places with cobwebs in some corners. The upstairs en-suite shower is small and larger people might struggle fitting through the narrow gap between the glass sliding doors. On the other hand, the downstairs shower is excellent. A box of biscuits and a bottle of wine had been left for us, a nice touch, thank you. The TV is a little small by modern standards and it made watching the Euro's Final even more edge of the seat. The main problem is access to the cottage. You expect narrow roads in Cornwall, so the mile or more of tight single track road to the cottage wasn't a surprise. Facing the 90 degree turn into the cottage driveway, between solid stone walls, in our average sized family car was a challenge. Unless you drive a FIAT 500, you will have to manoeuver (very carefully) between the stone gate way to one side and the stone wall to the other. And if you decide to park on a rough piece of grass just up from the gateway, the neighbour's get the hump and plant large lumps of rock on it, while your out the next day. Some people love this cottage, but we'll look elsewhere next we are in Cornwall.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. The owners have confirmed that the driveway was originally measured to allow a builders van through and most customers seem to access the parking space without any issues. If guests are at all concerned they can leave their car parked by the gate instead which is a public highway. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mike2.5★Jul 2021

• "As previously reviewed, on a beach -type holiday a line outside to dry towels would be useful as would some oven gloves to retrieve food safely from oven."

  Also it could be pointed out that the entrance turn is very tight between walls- we had to leave our rather long car on the grassy lane even though there is lots of room outside cottage. Other than that it is a lovely cottage in a beautiful place.

  Reviewed by Gillian4.7★Jun 2021

• "The dog poo bin was not at the property, unless it was the large black plastic dustbin."

  If it is the poo bin then can a label be attached to state that is what it is for please. An outside wirly gig washing line and pegs would be a good addition.

  Thank you for your feedback. We have taken your comments on board. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mike4.4★May 2021

• "The Studio is a very relaxing property."

  Great kitchen, in which we spent most of our time. The under floor heating meant it was always warm and comfortable. The access to the coastal walks made for a great all round holiday with our dog. Good WiFi, and the welcome goodies were appreciated. The gates are not dog safe and are the only thing that could be improved. A genuinely lovely property that we would use again.

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★Apr 2021

• "Helpful Holidays lived up to their name when a family illness threatened our holiday - they were friendly and efficient in helping us explore our options with the accommodation owner."

  The property is lovely, in a stunning location and with everything you need for a great holiday. The under floor heating is great to return to and we were never short of hot water. The property wasn't super clean on arrival but it wasn't really dirty either. There was only a small bag of kindling and two logs for the wood burner whereas, I think, a full basket was mentioned. Recycling instructions could be clearer and the bins labelled.

  Reviewed by Andy4.4★Dec 2020

• "Beautiful cottage with everything that you could need to hand in a wonderful location"

  Reviewed by Jonathan4.4★Oct 2020

• "Really enjoyed staying here having known it as a child when it was the potter and artist’s studio."

  It has been beautifully renovated and extended and the location on the clifftop is wonderful. Our only real complaint was the 3 mugs and three wine glasses, particularly as this feedback had already been given by a guest the previous month....we ended up buying extra!

  Reviewed by Will4.7★Aug 2020

• "We were very pleased with our accommodation."

  Here are some improvements... There were only 3 mugs and 3 wine glasses. For a house sleeping 4, I think there should be at least 6 mugs. Ony one sunbed... Two would be nice. Thanks

  Reviewed by Amanda4.7★Jul 2020

• "We enjoyed our holiday so much that we booked for the October half term whilst we were there"

  Reviewed by Heather5.0★Jul 2020

• "Great place and location is amazing."

  Just as a footnote, loads of car space but can be a tight squeeze for larger cars or difficult for inexperienced drivers.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Mar 2020

• "The cottage was a real treat."

  Beautifully equipped and very peaceful...….except when the wind blew !!! Still what do you expect in February. The dog really loved the underfloor heating after a soggy walk. Will revisit later this year

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Feb 2020

• "The cottage was immaculate and very warm."

  The equipment in kitchen was all spotless (no tatty used pans etc). It is in a fabulous position right on the coast path and local pubs are fairly nearby. Views from the upstairs bedroom are lovely, looking out to sea. Bathrooms are spotless and water is hot and showers very efficient. Very efficient little log burner in the lounge. Nice sheltered garden which must be super in the warm weather. Plenty of car parking. Highly recommend this cottage. T&J Seeger + Beezley the mutt

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Jan 2020

• "It was a wonderful cottage and very clean and the owner was very helpful and ..."

  It was a wonderful cottage and very clean and the owner was very helpful and made us feel very welcome would definitely recommend this place to all my family and friends i would definitely give it five stars

  Reviewed by Eric4.7★Nov 2019

• "The Studio is the perfect place to relax unwind and soak up all the beauty that Cornwall has in abundance."

  Positioned a minute from the coast path, you can walk west or east . The cottage has far reaching views out to the Atlantic. It's a haven for nature lovers with cliffs decked in wildflowers and fluttering butterflies. We saw Choughs ,Seals and Dolphins. Rinsey cove has a beautiful tidal beach which an agile dog can go on without restriction and is a minute walk from the cottage. You can leave the car on the drive for the week if you desire. The cottage has everything you need and is perfect in every way. This was our second stay. Don't change a thing and thank you.

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Aug 2019

• "Lovely cottage in a beautiful part of Cornwall."

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Jun 2019

• "This is a superb holiday house, with a wonderful coastal location and delightful interior."

  Reviewed by Mary4.4★Apr 2019

• "Having holidayed together for nearly 20 years without husbands my friend and I have stayed in many holiday cottages and The Studio was possibly the cleanest we have stayed in."

  The cottage had a good feel to it and the size of the well-equipped kitchen/diner was a pleasant surprise. The showers were easy to use, which was a relief as sometimes you almost need an instruction manual, and the beds were comfortable. It was perfect in every way except one and the only reason I haven't given it full marks for comfort is that the sofa in the kitchen has possibly seen better days and the seat cushions need firmer replacements. The kitchen was full of light during the day and as this was to be a holiday of relaxation I liked to read while my friend did a jigsaw but it was more comfortable to sit at the table. I appreciate, though, that most people probably wouldn't spend as long in the kitchen as we did, but it was such a spacious light room. The Studio's proximity to the coastal path and to many places of interest made it the perfect base for exploring west Cornwall but with the weather as good as it was last week we were in no hurry to go out every day and enjoyed having our morning coffee sitting in the sun in the garden looking out over the sea. My friend's son stayed in a Sykes cottage in north Cornwall earlier this year and was also very impressed with the standard of accommodation. Based on his recommendation we booked a Sykes holiday in north Somerset for next year and now that we have stayed at The Studio we are looking at other Sykes Cottages for future holidays.

  Reviewed by Jane4.7★Mar 2019

• "Can't control the weather but a really nice house and friendly folk"

  Reviewed by Jeff4.7★Mar 2019

• "The Studio could do with a really good winter clean, the place is also starting to get a bit tatty around the edges, damp and peeling paint near the windows."

  The oven could also use a good clean. ***Owner Response*** Thank you for taking the time to complete feedback following your recent stay at The Studio. We've spoken to the owner, who has confirmed that following an extremely busy season, a deep clean and redecoration will be completed during the following month.The feedback we receive for The Studio is overwhelmingly positive and we are confident any issues highlighted are a result of a busy 2018.

  Reviewed by Peter2.5★Nov 2018

• "Very Clean spacious comfortable cottage , right on the coastal footpath , superb views and great coastal walks particularly to praa sands approx."

  1.5 miles away . The cottage has all the facilities you would want . Really enjoyed the stay . The only issue with the cottage is if like me you have a large car it is testing getting in and out of the driveway , having said that it is doable but you need to take care as there are stone walls on both sides of the access.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Nov 2018

• "We had been to the cottage before, and loved it, but this time we introduced a member of my family to staying there."

  She said it far outweighed what she was expecting, even from our description.

  Reviewed by Sara5.0★Nov 2018

• "Just wonderful."

  Amazing cottage, 1st class fixtures and fittings. We will be back .

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★Oct 2018

• "We've booked cottages through Helpful Holidays for many years, and The Studio comes up top!"

  Everything about the cottage was just great in terms of rooms, style, design, comfort, cleanliness and location. The welcome cake, flowers and Cava was a lovely way to start our holiday. We will definitely be back. Many thanks Annette and John

  Reviewed by John5.0★Sep 2018

• "Fabulous location a short pàth from the garden takes you straight onto the coastal path."

  Cottage has everything you could possibly want so well stocked. Rinsey is a small quiet hamlet in a great location

  Reviewed by Debra5.0★Aug 2018

• "It would have been environmentally friendly to have a green bin, so that paper and plastics could be re-cycled without us having either to take to a local re-cycling centre or take back home with us."

  The access to the properties driveway was challenging if, as we have, an estate car! Superb location with great sea views and a lovely garden in which to relax in.

  Reviewed by Mike4.4★May 2018

• "The location of The Studio is perfect for walks from the door step."

  We (+one dog) had a very comfortable stay. Clive was very helpful.

  Reviewed by Martin4.7★May 2018

• "I would have thought a warning or photo of entrance as any vehicle over car size would struggle for access."

  The property was as i hoped it would be and the location perfect yet another good property from Helpful Holidays

  Reviewed by David4.4★Apr 2018

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