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"We really enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to return."
A little feedback from us:
We took our 73 year old Mum who found the stairs challenging. A handrail or grab rail at the top would have really assisted.
Overall it was really clean until you clocked thick dust to the frame on the picture above the bed and very dusty skirting boards. The wooden beams were also very cob-webby.
Lastly, it states that fuel is included and yet there were no logs left for the Woodburner. Whilst we personally would not expect a weeks worth of logs to be provided, it would have been a nice touch to have at least left a few so that we could have had a little fire when we arrived late on a November evening. Especially as downstairs the only hearing source is the log burner, apart from a small plug in heater. Perhaps worth making the stairs and the fuel provided clearer on the Cottages description.
As we say though, wouldn't hesitate to return, these points are just small issues. Thank you for a great stay.
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. All suggestions/comments can be viewed by the property owner so these are appreciated. As a self catering holiday things such as logs are not included in the 'fuel' be we appreciate the confusion. 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 Mark3.8★Nov 2024
"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
This property is part of the John Bray Cornish Holidays collection.
John Bray Cornish Holidays offers some of the best located self catering cottages and holiday homes in North Cornwall’s loveliest locations including Rock and Daymer Bay, on the Camel Estuary, and Polzeath and Port Isaac on the Atlantic coast.
Summary
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with Smart TV and en-suite cloakroom with basin and WC, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, handheld shower, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine, fridge/freezer, wine cooler, washer/dryer, dishwasher
2 x Smart TV's, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 1 car
Multi-level rear garden with terrace, lawn, gravelled area, furniture and outdoor kitchen area with barbeque
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 mile, beach 0.5 miles
Note: Check-in is from 4:30pm, check-out by 9am
Note: The garden is accessed via a door in the king-size bedroom with steps leading to the terrace and gravelled area and a ramp leading to the lawn
The property
Settled amongst the winding lanes of the quaint fishing village of Port Isaac, on the north coast of Cornwall, rests this delightful two-bedroom holiday home, Mino Cottage.
Renovated to a high standard whilst maintaining the properties magnificent original character, Mino Cottage makes a lovely base from which to explore the delights of Cornwall.
Park up in your off-road parking space before unloading your bags and making your way inside your new home-from-home for the duration of your trip.
Stepping inside, follow the Cornish slate flooring through to the contemporary kitchen, beautifully-appointed with an elegant navy colour scheme and housing a fantastic range of amenities to assist with your self-catering needs, including a Nespresso coffee machine to help caffeinate an action-packed day and a handy washer/dryer to freshen up your holiday attire.
Adjoining the kitchen is a snug dining space, providing an idyllic setting for a hearty breakfast or an indulgent feast, whilst the rear garden benefits from a barbecue and a fitted kitchen area, perfect for soaking up the sun with your favourite tipple on a sunny afternoon.
Settle down for the evening and snuggle up with your better half on the sofa in the sitting room to enjoy a movie marathon, gently warming the space with the glow of the woodburning stove, delightfully nestled within an exposed stone fireplace.
Climbing the stairs to the first floor you'll find two sumptuous bedrooms, a king-size and a twin, each adorned with nautical-themed artwork in a nod to the nearby coastline and idyllically tucked underneath vaulted ceilings decorated with exposed wooden beams, showcasing an effortless blend of contemporary and traditional décor.
Set across the hallway is the family bathroom, stylishly tiled throughout and fit with both a bath and overhead shower, giving guests the choice between an indulgent soak at the end of a tiring day, or a quick morning rinse ahead of an adventure.
Take a scenic stroll from your doorstep to the harbourside, where you can escape reality for a moment and watch the world go by as the boats sail across the horizon, or why not pick up the catch of the day to enjoy with a crisp glass of wine on an evening barbeque?
If you'd rather take a break from doing the cooking, you'll find a host of delicious eateries peppered across the village, with The Golden Lion serving fresh, locally sourced produce whilst boasting unspoilt views of the beach, or for a spot of fine dining, opt for the seafood tasting menu at Outlaw's New Road.
Pack up your bucket and spade and spend the afternoon basking in the sun and sand at Port Gaverne Beach, or travel south along the coast to Polzeath Beach, where you can tackle the waves with a lesson in surfing or kayaking.
Avid outdoor adventurers can follow the South West Coast Path alongside the rugged coastline of Cornwall, discovering hidden coves and historic ruins whilst soaking in the spectacular views across the Atlantic Ocean.
Be sure to pack your clubs, as the world-renowned course of St Enodoc Golf Club rests within easy reach, or if that's not your thing, board the ferry from Rock and explore the delights of Padstow, where you can tour the lavish grounds of Prideaux Place, a 16th century manor house, or adopt a hatchling at the National Lobster Hatchery.
With all of this and more, choose Mino Cottage as your base for your next Cornish adventure.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.
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Where you’ll be staying
PORT ISAAC
Polzeath 6.5 miles; Padstow 16 miles
Port Isaac; one of the true Cornish treasures. A beautiful fishing village nestling in a steep sided valley, the old village in the valley remains unchanged from its days of fishing, slate export and smuggling in the previous century. An abundance of small character properties complemented by larger cliff-top retreats, can be found with easy access to the numerous restaurants and shops of the village. The sandy harbour provides an abundance of rock pools as the tide retreats. There is ample parking at the top of the village and the village is a popular tourist destination with plenty of attractions including the dramatic Doyden Castle, the beautiful Lundy Bay and the famous Doc Martin's clinic. There are also plenty of pubs, restaurants, and shops in the village. Just a short drive from the beaches of Polzeath, Daymer and Rock, it is perfect for romantic and family holidays alike.
