The Stable

52 Customer Reviews

• "We had a really lovely time at The Stables."

  We were greeted on our arrival and made welcome. The cottage was very clean, comfortable and peaceful. We hope to be able to return again soon. Ian provided us with lots of information on local walks, which we really enjoyed.

  Reviewed by Vanessa5.0★Sep 2024

• "Lovely accommodation."

  Very clean and tidy. Great enclosed garden space for doggy. Owners were very helpful.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Aug 2024

• "The property was excellent even better than we expected, we were greeted by the owners who were a lovely couple."

  The location is ideal for visiting cornwalls various beaches, harbour towns as well as the main places like Newquay and Penzance. If you're looking for places to visit or local tea rooms or pub restaurants the owner's know the area really well and can recommend really good places to eat and drink. We really enjoyed our stay there as did our dog Ruby, we would recommend it to anybody looking for a nice pet friendly place to stay.

  Reviewed by Carolyn5.0★Jun 2024

• "We enjoyed a lovely week at The Stable."

  It was well furnished with everything you could possibly need for a great holiday, even down to washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets. The whole place was spotless and well maintained. The owners, Ian & Dawn were very friendly and always willing to help with directions to the many attractions in the area and a mine full if information regarding the best resturaunts, local pubs and best travel routes etc. Though we didn't have a dog with us doga are also very welcome and Ian & dogs 3 beautiful Springer Spanials always greeted us with a lovely welcome ( in return for a throw of a ball and a belly rub of course )

  Reviewed by Loraine5.0★Jun 2024

• "This is the second time that we have stayed at a property owned by Ian and Dawn."

  As before,in their other property,The Stable, was very clean,tidy and comfortable and we found that it did not lack any of the basics for general cooking or for keeping the place clean.We slept well but would have liked a slightly harder mattress.The Stable provides an excellent base for access to local attractions etc.Our dog loved the garden across the drive for ball chasing .We have never met such friendly and helpful owners;they dealt with minor issues very quickly and they always had time for a friendly chat or to give advice about a local attraction.We would ,without hesitation,book another holiday at one of their centres.

  Reviewed by Barrie5.0★May 2024

• "Once again our stay at the stable was excellent our hosts Ian and Dawn made us ..."

  Once again our stay at the stable was excellent our hosts Ian and Dawn made us welcome like old friends , pity they have taken the hot tubs out but it didn’t stop us enjoying our stay , hope to return again in the future

  Reviewed by Gerald5.0★May 2024

• "We enjoyed the using the property for our holiday it was just what we needed, ..."

  We enjoyed the using the property for our holiday it was just what we needed, owners were very helpful in telling us what was in the area to do and see We would go back and rebook as we enjoyed it so much

  Reviewed by Nick5.0★Apr 2024

• "Accommodation is a little dated in appearance but it was spotlessly clean, well equipped and the perfect base to explore the area."

  Hot tub was a nice bonus to unwind in after a busy day of walking too! Lots of lovely walks along the coastal path on the doorstep. A walk to Perranuthnoe beach is a must. Such a beautiful little beach/cove with 2 lovely cafes. We especially liked The Cabin Beach cafe as it had beautiful views over the beach. We loved watching the surfers with a coffee and ice cream! Lots of places to visit within easy reach. Would highly recommend catching the train into St Ives from St Erth (dogs allowed on too). It was much cheaper and stress free (thanks for the recommendation Dawn!). Ian and Dawn (and the dogs!) were very welcoming and friendly. Lovely quiet surroundings, perfect for a much needed getaway for me, hubby and our little dog

  Reviewed by Sian4.4★Sep 2023

• "Lovely stay at The Stable."

  Everything we needed for our stay with Dawn and Ian on hand if required. Perfect location to explore surrounding area with great local pubs. Our dog loved his stay right off the South West Coast path and his enclosed garden! Looking forward to our next stay!

  Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Sep 2023

• "Had a wonderful weeks stay at the Stable very comfortable with everything you need to hand."

  Great hosts in Ian and Dawn whom kept everything running in the background and always willing to give tips of local places of interest also nice enclosed Garden area for dog to do its business.

  Reviewed by Bryan5.0★Aug 2023

• "Very pleasant stay, owners very welcoming and informative of local area, and lovely friendly dogs."

  Hottub was great, clean and easy to use.

  Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Jul 2023

• "As seasoned travelers and at that age to know better, it was somewhat a deflating moment in all honesty."

  The price was high and the amenities were somewhat lacking. My first encounter with the owner was also disappointing as our holiday property boasted of a BBQ and a hot tub. Well the BBQ was just the basic brick built effort with a metal grill for which you could place a throw away BBQ set that you would have to purchase. Jokingly I said to the owner what about yours which was the top of the range gas BBQ, and the face said it all. It didn't end there either. The double bed was soft and clearly seen better days, as for the pull out settee that was in the living room was a newish leather settee, that was fixed, and was rock hard, with very little give. The shower room was a little run down and could have done with a spruce up, but it was adequate. My snag list would be. Attention to detail and it would start in the shower room which looked a little run down the ventilation was poor and the shower unit wasn't that user friend to operate. In the kitchen and living area, it was super compact and had limited workspace to use in preparing food. Whilst we all understand that no place will ever tick every box, this place for us was below what we have experienced anywhere else, and that is saying something. The patio was cramp, and the hot tub cover wasn't easy to operate without the need of a second person. A tip would be to offer a small child's fishing net to clear out all the dead flies as a hot tub seems to be a magnet for them. Air Con would be a positive step in the right direction for these people to up their game, but other than that we were relieved to leave early, than our departure date. I do wish them well, but retrospectively, they do need to remember that holiday makers still want the creature comforts of home too. Regards Denis Brown

  Hi, I’m sorry to read your disappointment in the feedback, plenty of photos on website showing exactly what you get! It sleeps 2 so is compact and there is no mention anywhere of a pull out sofa?? As for our bbq I bought it off a local selling page for £50 and clean it myself after use! As you can imagine if a gas bbq was in place to use this wouldn’t be cleaned by every guest that leaves! We’ve witnessed many happy guests using disposable bbqs over 9 years. We do go away on holiday so do know what to compare with! Beds are so personal that we are always happy to return to our home Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lesley3.4★Jun 2023

• "We really enjoyed our stay due to the location of the property and the hot tub but an essential improvement needs to be made to the bed."

  Please can I suggest replacing the mattress. Neither my husband or I had a good nights sleep throughout our stay due to the very uncomfortable mattress! Despite the bed having a mattress topper, it was still incredibly uncomfortable. Please could I also suggest having blackout curtains in the bedroom and the door to the bedroom needs to be addressed so it can close easily, which is important in trying to keep your dog out of the bedroom, as requested in the property guidelines.

  Reviewed by Denise4.1★May 2023

• "Me, my partner and my 6 month old daughter really enjoyed our stay at the stable."

  Ian and Dawn were very welcoming and helpful. They advised us to go to st Ives by train and I’m so glad we did as car parking would have been a pain. We even had a few visits from there lovely dogs. The property was perfect for us and had everything you could want. There’s a dvd player so I advice to take some dvds for the quieter/ relaxing evenings. The hot tub was amazing and nice a private. It was also checked everyday to keep it nice and clean. Would 100% stay again. The only thing I can complain about is that there’s a very low wall next to the property that should probably be built higher or have a post at the end of it. This is because you cannot see it out the windscreen of your car (especially in the dark) and I scratch my bumper on it. Thank you for a lovely stay

  Reviewed by Samuel4.7★May 2023

• "Good value property which was perfect for a week’s stay to visit the south of Cornwall."

  Well equipped kitchen, comfortable sofa and tv with plenty of channels. Good size bathroom with a large shower and lovely thick towels. Very pleasant, helpful hosts.

  Reviewed by Jan4.7★Apr 2023

• "Super property,everything you needed was there, and very helpful hosts."

  Reviewed by Paula5.0★Apr 2023

• "The property was well appointed, comfortable and clean."

  It had all the equipment needed to cook what we needed. The bathroom was spacious and warm. The bed felt a little small, being used to a King Size, but we managed. The garden provided for our dog was ideal and our loud dog enjoyed her stay.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Apr 2023

• "It was a perfect place for me to stay with my family in the neighbouring accomodation."

  Everything I needed was there and the grandchildren and family loved the hot tub. Would definitely recommend it.

  Reviewed by Joanna5.0★Apr 2023

• "Everything was really good and everything was provided for from poo bags, to washing up liquid and all the utensils."

  A really lovely property that was perfect for our stay and Dawn and Ian were kind and helpful from the moment we arrived, Definitely recommend it and really good value for money.

  Reviewed by Jamie5.0★Apr 2023

• "Excellent property, well situated for South West Cornwall."

  Friendly owners. Ample good parking. Very enjoyable holiday venue.

  Reviewed by Nigel5.0★Mar 2023

• "Absolutely delightful little property."

  Compact, but with every comfort you could wish. Spotlessly clean and cosy, with efficient heating for those cooler autumnal mornings and evenings. The dishwasher was a welcome bonus. We made good use of the hot tub when weather permitted and it was reassuring to know that it was monitored daily. Easy parking just outside the door. Perfect for a quiet 'get away from it all'. We loved it.

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★Oct 2022

• "The stable was lovely for me and my partner."

  Good location. Enjoyed it so much and lots to do in Cornwall which was local

  Reviewed by Hannah5.0★Oct 2022

• "Had an absolute blast."

  location was perfect and the facilities were amazing. Made the Cornwall experience worthwhile!

  Reviewed by Fred5.0★Oct 2022

• "Clean as a whistle."

  Lovely friendly helpful owners with nice doggies of their own that are also friendly! I loved that Dawn had horses too, in particular the white one that liked to neigh to you as a hello! Private use of the garden was great, just a few steps from the private courtyard. All dog safe. Dawn got us some garden chairs and put them in the garden because you do get the sun in there. Our dog loved it because it’s was long enough for a ball throwing session. Loads of parking. Supermarkets plenty a short drive away and the Co op walking distance. Had dinner at The Coach And Horses a couple of times. Recommend. Went into Newlyn about 3 times. Good fish and chips cooked to order and also the visit he Mackerel Sky fish bistro..... no bookings taken you just turn up. Hot tub was used every day and always hot. (It’s does make a humming sound in the night but we ignored that). Shower room a good size with strong shower and heated towel rail you can turn on if needed. Kitchen equipped enough and has a dishwasher but we tend to was up by hand.....old habits die hard, lol. Bed was comfortable enough for us if a bit small. Other half is quite a big guy. Not heavy just broad. All locals we spoke to were friendly and recommended walks. Weather wasn’t that good but we had a relaxing break. Even if weather not great it’s still good to be in the 38 degree bubbles. Thanks Ian and Dawn xx

  Reviewed by Caroline4.4★Sep 2022

• "The place was lovely, everything catered for."

  Nice quiet location. Had a wonderful stay there and relaxed in the hot tub every day. We was given a bottle of wine and cream teas being we were on our honeymoon. Full recommend this place. Will be back again.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2022

• "Ian and Dawn were very friendly."

  The accommodation was very clean, there were instruction manuals for dishwasher, washing machine, cooker and microwave, which in all the years I've done self catering this is the first time I've seen this. The mattress was a little bit soft for me and my husband and because of previous feedback about the pillows being to soft I took my own very expensive pillow but left it there, Dawn has kindly said she will post it back to me, if it had been a cheap pillow I won't have bothered asking them to send it back. As you come out on to the main road and turn right there is a chip shop a bit further on is a co-op and further on again there is the coach & horses, the food was very enjoyable, booking advised. Turn left onto the main road from the accommodation and there is a all you can eat Chinese restaurants, cant comment on the food as we didn't go there. Because of the weather we only used the hot tub a couple of times, the heat was kept at a steady 38, the levels were checked daily by Dawn. All in all it was a very relaxing stay just what we wanted.

  Reviewed by Jackie4.7★Aug 2022

• "My wife and I visited Cornwall for the first time, every box was ticked, from accommodation to location."

  Ian and Dawn were fantastic hosts they couldn't have been more helpful nothing was a bother to them. We would definitely recommend

  Reviewed by Eric5.0★Jul 2022

• "Brilliant location to stay in and the owners were very polite and helpful!"

  Property was clean with lots of appliances and lovely hot tub. Only slight thing I’d change is think some new pillows are needed!

  Reviewed by Charlotte4.7★Jul 2022

• "Lovely place to stay and explore south Cornwall."

  Highly recommend xx

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Jun 2022

• "The property was clean and tidy upon our arrival."

  The facilities were excellent and the owners introduced themselves to us not long after we arrived. The only slight criticism would be that it could be made clearer that the grassed area was not attached to the property but was accessible across the small car park area.

  Reviewed by Denis5.0★Jun 2022

• "We absolutely loved our two week stay at The Stable for our Honeymoon!"

  The accommodation was very clean, and we had everything we needed. Ian and Dawn were brilliant hosts, very friendly and helpful – nothing was too much trouble for them. Brilliant location for exploring Cornwall, and only a short walk to the coastal path. We can’t wait to visit again!

  Reviewed by Carrie-anne5.0★Jun 2022

• "We loved our stay here again this year."

  Dawn and Ian are great (they have so much local knowledge) and are the most wonderful people- so kind and helpful

  Reviewed by Vicky5.0★Apr 2022

• "Couldn't fault a thing, had everything we needed, great location."

  Reviewed by Lucy5.0★Apr 2022

• "Another wonderful week at The Stable."

  A perfect hidey-hole from where to explore The Lizard and West Cornwall, knowing there's a lovely hot tub to soak in after a long day out and about. Ian and Dawn are excellent hosts, even kindly grabbing our washing off the libe and giving it safe refuge when a rogue shower turned up. We shall return, hopefully the 'Visitor Book' will be permitted by then, it's such a source of information that we very much missed reading through this time. A lovely, lovely cottage with everything needed for a cosy and comfy stay.

  Reviewed by Ness5.0★Mar 2022

• "This is our 3rd stay at this property, mainly because it is so dog friendly and very well located."

  We were not disappointed and Ian and Dawn are great hosts, we will be back.

  Reviewed by Emma4.4★Mar 2022

• "Me and my partner stayed here over new year the stable is a fantastic place to stay lovely and clean and has everything you need for a relaxing stay The owners Ian and Dawn are fantastic and make you feel so welcome and are so helpful and nothing is to much trouble I would strongly recommend this place to anyone the hot tub is a fantastic way to relax with a nice glass of wine under the stars so relaxing thankyou so much for making our stay so enjoyable."

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Dec 2021

• "Lovely comfortable cottage ,very clean and well equipped with everything you ..."

  Lovely comfortable cottage ,very clean and well equipped with everything you could possibly need for a week's holiday ,we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would certainly recommend, lovley hot tub lovley garden spotless towels and bedding and also very nice owners where nothing was to much trouble, Thankyou Dawn and Ian we had a fantastic restful stress free week hopefully see you again

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Nov 2021

• "Fabulous location for all the main tourist attractions in the area."

  Dawn was a fabulous host who attended to our needs and was really informative when we asked her questions.

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Oct 2021

• "Lovely owners very helpful with directions and places to go."

  The mattress was to soft for us as we like a firm one and pillows were to soft , loved our stay though and would stay again if we was to go back to Cornwall, highly recommended

  Reviewed by Kim5.0★Sep 2021

• "Me and my girlfriend have just had a great week ,Ian and Dawn where very nice ..."

  Me and my girlfriend have just had a great week ,Ian and Dawn where very nice and helpful, situated close to beaches and places to see,the hit tub made the holiday to unwind after your day

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Aug 2021

• "Great holiday, with lovely cottage in a great location!"

  Only marked down on comfort as it would be nicer to have a larger bed

  Reviewed by Andrea4.7★Aug 2021

• "Lovely host’s Dawn and Ian went out of their way to point us in the right direction for all the best places to visit."

  Lovely relaxing place to stay.

  Reviewed by Jeff4.4★Jul 2021

• "The most beautiful, quiet place to stay for a relaxing holiday."

  Excellent hosts who are like friends, offering great ideas on where to visit that’s ‘off the beaten track’. I’d stay here again in a heartbeat. Everything you need in the comfortable accommodation which is fresh, clean and cosy. Nothing was too much trouble for our hosts. Thank you Ian & Dawn.

  Reviewed by Jaqui5.0★Jun 2021

• "Great location just off the main road."

  Lots of walking routes available. Hosts were extremely friendly and welcoming. Always available when you needed them. Peaceful surrounds.

  Reviewed by Mick5.0★Jun 2021

• "A warm welcome from the owner."

  The property is in an ideal position and the access to the coastal path is great. However, we left the property 2 days early due to lack of sleep. The cottage was very warm even though we turned off all the radiators. The bedroom was too hot in the evenings but you couldnt open the window due to the hot tub being directly outside it and the motor whirred all night. so either you didnt sleep as you were too hot or you didnt sleep because of the motor. First time in over 40 years of self catering holidays that we have returned home early. Very disappointed as this was a holiday we deferred from 2020!

  Thank you for your comments, and that you appreciate the warm welcome we gave. We are glad you enjoyed the location. We were not aware of any issue while you there, our contact numbers are in the welcome pack and the first we knew of any issue was when you had left. We checked the property after you left and found the towel rail in the bathroom on full heat and this may have impacted the temperature in the property and we would have been happy to advise you how to turn it back off if we had known. The hot tub like most hot tubs does have a motor and we are sorry you felt you could not open the bedroom window due to hearing the motor which runs to ensure that the hot tub is working. We could have turned the hot tub motor off overnight if you had requested this, although this would have further impacted any use of the hot tub. However the property does have other windows which could have been opened to allow for air to circulate through the property for ventilation. We would have been more than happy to discuss the issue at the time and Sykes also have a dedicated in property team for guests who have any concerns and we are sorry that you chose not to give us or Sykes the opportunity to help at the time. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gail2.8★May 2021

• "Very relaxing and peaceful dawn and Ian were lovely hosts nothing was too much trouble"

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★May 2021

• "Simply amazing"

  Reviewed by Josephine5.0★May 2021

• "Ian and Dawn were both lovely hosts on the brief encounters we had with them."

  As it was our first wedding anniversary on the Monday they left us a bottle of champagne and some chocolates which was a lovely gesture and showed how welcoming they were. All amenities listed were in perfect working order and the accessibility of all places with the stable as a base was great

  Reviewed by Grant4.4★Oct 2020

• "Once again Ian and dawn our hosts went above and beyond expectation we had a ..."

  Once again Ian and dawn our hosts went above and beyond expectation we had a super time we hope to go back next year to see our Cornish friends

  Reviewed by Gerald5.0★Oct 2020

• "Had a really lovely week in the delightful Stable."

  Ian & Dawn are very friendly and gave good advice on walks etc in the local areas. Will definitely visit again!

  Reviewed by Charles4.7★Sep 2020

• "Lovely little accommodation and perfect for a dog."

  Friendly owners and helpful but never intrusive.

  Reviewed by Pete4.7★Sep 2020

• "We had the most marvellous holiday in The Stables."

  Ian and Dawn the owners were so friendly and Ian told us all the best places to visit. It felt home from home and we didn't want to leave. The property was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. It seemed far bigger than the photos too. We loved it so much we've booked again for next year. Can't wait!

  Reviewed by Ruth5.0★Aug 2020

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