Mino Cottage

17 Customer Reviews

• "We loved our stay at the absolutely beautiful cottage, perfectly located in the tranquil town of Port Isaac."

  The house was perfect, from the well-sized garden with great views, to the cozy & comfy bedrooms, modern bathrooms and the kitchen that was beautiful and so well equipped. The smart TVs gave us access to Netflix, iPlayer, regular TV & all the heart desires, which was lovely to wind down to at the end of the day. The place was absolutely spotless & check-in & out were very smooth. A slightly later check-out time would be appreciated though. I highly recommend staying here, would rate this place 10/10 & would gladly stay again. I recommend packing some earplugs, as the seagulls are pretty noisy at night & you’ll be all set for a wonderful & comfy stay.

  Thank you so much for your kind words. It's great to hear that you had such a fabulous stay and had the perfect base to explore the local area from. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Antonia5.0★Aug 2024

• "Unfortunately, we felt very disappointed with the stay and left after 5 nights in the property, having paid for 7."

  We drove 7hours to get to the property and having stayed in many local self-catering homes within Port Issac, found it a shame that a welcome package was not offered, as all of the other properties we had stayed in offered one, that were also self-catering. On arrival, we were shocked to find that the cul-de-sac, the property dwelled within, was not as aesthetically pleasing, as we'd been led to believe and realised now, this is why you cannot see pictures of the front of the property. For us, it felt like a set of caravan esc homes than many other homes listed within the area. For the extremely high cost to rent the property for a week (July), we were not informed that this particular cul-de-sac housed a large collection of seagulls, which are protected animals. Thus realising during our stay that they housed themselves on the roof of the property. The noise of the constant squawk (day and night) along with the movement on the roof meant we managed very little sleep and therefore decided to vacate the property earlier than we had planned. Not forgetting, your car will be destroyed by the seagulls excrement. Positives for this property are that it has been done up well inside by the owner and was mostly clean throughout. The car parking space was small and directly outside the property, meaning that you saw your car outside the front windows but this did not bother us as much as the seagulls did. We therefore would not recommend this property and would not stay ourselves in this property again.

  Thank you for taking the time to feedback on your stay. We're very sorry that you had to experience these issues during your visit. Welcome packs are down to the discretion of the owners. It is sad to hear that you did not like the exterior and the neighbouring area. We appreciate how frustrating the seagulls must have been. However, our hands are tied and there is nothing we can do about them. We hope we welcome you back to north Cornwall in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen3.1★Jul 2024

• "The cottage is very well fitted out and has good facilities - especially if it is for two people visiting."

  It is decorated to a very high standard. Its position makes access to the centre of Port Isaac very easy. Parking is not that easy unless you have a very small car. Some thoughts for improvements: a recycling bin in the kitchen - There is only one bin, which means that everything goes into it. Whilst there is a recycling bin outside, it makes life too difficult to separate and keep piles of rubbish in the kitchen ; Despite there being comments on the listing previously about the lack of information with regards the heating and water heating, there is still no information available. When we were on our break, it was cold and we needed to turn heating on and up. This proved very frustrating. Also, the hot water tank is quite small, especially if there were four people staying in the cottage ; No Cafetière - This would be a useful addition ; The time of access and departure does make it quite frustrating. Only being allowed into the cottage at 4 o’clock on the day of booking means that you cannot make best use of the facilities and area. And having to leave at 9 am makes it a very rushed departure. Given that these conditions were probably brought in during Covid, as a holiday management team, you should look at these timings. We would not book a cottage again with such restrictive access. Thank you.

  Thank you for sharing a review of your stay at Mino Cottage. We are pleased to hear that you were impressed with the facilities, decor and location of the cottage. Your comments are noted and in response we can elaborate that check in/out times are standard practice across the industry for insurance purposes and are also in place to allow time for housekeeping to fulfil the required duties. We hope to welcome you back anytime in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Peter4.1★Jun 2024

• "We have been visiting Port Isaac for over 10 years and this is the best place we have stayed in."

  We feel so grateful to have been able to stay at this beautiful cottage. I struggle with the cleanliness and decor of properties we stay in, but this is the first time I have felt comfortable and at ease. We slept so well aside from the nesting seagulls. The property is beautiful and wonderfully decorated. There was the added bonus of the outdoor space. Even better that we got to sit out there with the recent spell of nice weather. Watching the sunset was incredible. The cottage was nice and clean. Fresh bedding and towels. Everything was thought of. No food left in cupboards. Ideal. Thank you very much.

  Thank you very much for sharing a wonderful review of Mino Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We would love to welcome you back sometime in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nicola4.7★May 2024

• "We had a problem with working out the heating when we arrived."

  It was cold inside the property and there were no instructions about how to turn the heating on or what type of heating it was. We called the emergency number and a rep came round and explained it all. It has underfloor heating but there is no mention in the book and no instructions. We recommended that the rep should make sure these are written in the book for other visitors.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused by these issues. Your comments have been passed on to the team here at John Bray Cornish Holidays and we will look to get some instructions drawn up. We hope you still managed to enjoy your visit despite these issues and would love to welcome you back to North Cornwall in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Barry3.4★Apr 2024

• "Inside the cottage was lovely."

  We were disappointed that there was no welcome pack. All of our previous properties through John Bray have left a variety of scones, wine, milk, soap, etc. We had no logs or coal for the log burner; and not even salt or pepper. It doesn’t take a lot to do a little something like this, and certainly not a lot of money. We would not choose to stay in this cottage again.

  Thank you for taking the time to feedback on your stay. We are afraid that as self catering accommodation. This property does not offer these provisions. We do hope that you enjoyed your stay regardless - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sue4.4★Apr 2024

• "The cottage was beautiful really clean and we really enjoyed staying there, the ..."

  The cottage was beautiful really clean and we really enjoyed staying there, the only downside was the stairs if anyone has a problem with stair’s it might not be for you,

  Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Mino Cottage. We hope to welcome you back again in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Phil5.0★Mar 2024

• "This is a very comfortable and tastefully furnished cottage internally."

  It is well-equipped and maintained and was spotlessly clean. The exterior does not quite match up to the attractive interior - the cottage has a rather odd outlook and the small garden is accessible only from the main bedroom (this was pointed out in the description). It's an advantage to have any parking in Post Isaac and this cottage does have a small space right outside. Overall we enjoyed the stay, but could have done with a better photograph of the front of the cottage to have had a complete picture of the kind of house this was. The check-in/check-out times do mean that you lose almost a day as well. The latter is becoming common to all rentals, though it is not universal by any means.

  Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are so happy to hear that you found Mino Cottage comfortable and enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your suggestions on how to improve the property, all feedback is shared with the owner. We hope to welcome you back in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Steve4.4★Mar 2024

• "This was a wonderfully comfortable cottage in a great location, quiet but only a stone's throw from the centre of Port Isaac."

  The cottage has been very tastefully decorated and the beds are super comfy. The log burner was a real bonus after a day out braving the elements, and it was so handy having a parking space. The only slight disappointment was the fact that there was no "welcome" pack. It's the first Sykes property that we've stayed in which didn't provide the basics eg milk, bread. Luckily we managed to catch the Coop before it closed. Same in the bathroom where we could have done with a bar of soap. Would absolutely recommend this property however.

  Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the property and its surroundings. Thank you also for your suggestion on how to improve the property, all feedback is shared with the owner - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan Patricia4.4★Mar 2024

• "The cottage is absolutely lovely - clean, well-equipped and super cosy."

  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

  Thank you so much for your kind words. It's great to hear that you had such a fabulous stay and had the perfect base to explore the local area from. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anna5.0★Nov 2023

• "Our stay was perfect, we loved the property."

  The location was great and it was well equipped. It was better than we thought, the pictures don't do it justice.

  Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back anytime in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

  Reviewed by John5.0★Sep 2023

• "We had a great stay at Mino Cottage."

  Thank you for your comments, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back in the near future. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Jul 2023

• "We had a wonderful holiday in the cottage."

  Easy to walk into town and wonderful to come back to. The garden was easy to access and has beautiful views, took a lovely photo of the sun going down. behind the sea.

  Thank you for your lovely comments. We look forward to welcoming you back to sunny Cornwall very soon. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★May 2023

• "Cottage very comfortable, easy walk down to quay or to Port Gaverne."

  Only problem was that we couldn’t use the bbq as it was very dirty and full of ash, which I reported. The freezer was iced up badly which I also reported just for your information - we didn’t use it for anything other than ice cubes so it wasn’t a problem for us. Only other problem, that obviously is not the fault of Sykes and which is also driving the locals mad, was the noise & mess caused by a horde of seagulls nesting on the flat roofs around the cottage. My husband’s pride and joy car was divebombed regularly!

  Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We are pleased to hear you found the cottage to be very comfortable and well located for an easy walk to the local villages. We are sorry for the dirty BBQ and freezer icing up but do appreciate you letting us know so we can get the maintenance team to attend. to it. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Madeline4.4★Apr 2023

• "The property worked very well for us."

  It had all the facilities we wanted but the main attraction was the location. To able to walk into the town easily was a real plus. We enjoyed it very much and we have already talked about coming back to repeat our trip. So thanks very much and we will see you soon.

  Thank you for your feedback and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us, we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owners. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Sep 2022

• "The cottage exceeded our expectations, everywhere looked like it had stepped out of the pages of a designer home magazine."

  It was extremely comfortable and warm. We loved our stay and will definitely be returning, thank you.

  Thank you for your feedback and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us, we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owners. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Terry5.0★Feb 2022

• "Mino Cottage is a lovely, clean and very well appointed holiday cottage which provides a perfect base for a holiday on the North Cornish coastline at Port Isaac."

  We immediately felt at home in the cottage which has very recently been renovated and revamped. You are provided with everything to make your holiday comfortable and all fittings and furnishings are really of the very highest order. The cottage has been renovated with the greatest care and attention to detail. A beautiful kitchen and living room is complemented with two comfortable bedrooms. There is a lovely garden with great seating and facilities. The cottage is situated close to the centre, but set back in a lovely quiet setting. This part of the North Cornish coast has some wonderful walks and views with crystal clear water. This was a lovely holiday!

  We have been reviewing all of our feedback for the past few seasons, we just wanted to say a massive thank you for taking the time to feedback on your stay. Your comments were noted by us here at John Bray Cornish Holidays. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your visit and would love to welcome you back to North Cornwall in the future. John Bray on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Matt5.0★Jul 2021

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