Kingfisher House

50 Customer Reviews

• "We enjoyed our week at Kingfisher House finding it to be suitable for exploring the area."

  Word of warning to future visitors. I damaged the sill of my car on reversing out first time due to low wall of neighbouring property. Several times we had three course evening meals. Unfortunately there was only one set of dishes, which meant washing them before dessert. These dishes were more suited for soup, whereas shalllow dishes would be better for dessert. Correspondingly soup spoons would have been more appreciated. I endorse what has previously stated that good fish and chips can be bought at Peck’ish of Camelford. Ian Abbott

  Reviewed by Ian4.7★Oct 2024

• "Perfect property in every way."

  Wonderful little touches that eased our arrival and more than perfect location. Everything I could have wished for.

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Sep 2024

• "Ideal location for Tintagel shops and restaurants/pubs, and perfect for travelling to a variety of local interests and dog friendly beaches."

  It does need some TLC and some redecoration, mold in the bathroom, extractor fan still not working (reading guest book it wasn't working over 12 months ago). Maybe could benefit from somewhere to dry wet clothes/bathroom towels - at least a heated towel rail? These are suggestions not complaints, we had a great stay thank you.

  Reviewed by Maxine3.1★Sep 2024

• "Great location, so close to pubs and restaurants, comfortable and warm."

  Not quiet and peaceful as the neighbour played load music till 4am, or she and her friends would sit on door step smoking and laughing till the small hours, I did report the problem to sykes, but nothing was done. Sunday morning we was greeted with a stench, on inspection found the manhole under kitchen window was blocked and spewing sewerage over gravel, reported it to sykes , water board cleared it at 6pm Monday, I also asked if the gravel covered in sewerage could be removed, it wasn't! So we couldn't have the windows open, we couldn't sit in garden or let our dogs out , because of the smell. The fan in bathroom doesn't work and from the remarks in guest book, it hasn't worked for some months, consequently there is mould growing on ceiling

  Reviewed by Robert4.1★Sep 2024

• "A lovely central stay and more than big enough for 4 adults and the dog."

  Plenty of room and clean and tidy. The extractor fan in the bathroom didn't work so showers were steamy but we were able to open the front door to clear it. Everyone living locally were friendly and helpful. Local pubs were nice and everything is on your doorstep.

  Reviewed by Vicky5.0★Jul 2024

• "Had a really nice week, house was great for our needs, parking was a little tight but no issue, house was was very clean and simple foe our needs, perfectly situated in the village and an easy commute to other resorts, nice touch with milk and treats as a welcome gift, only minor negative was the en suite only being a toilet and not a shower, with 2 teenagers it was a problem at times, overall a really nice cottage and would highly recommend and return ourselves."

  Reviewed by Wayne4.4★Jul 2024

• "Comfortable house with nice decor."

  Kitchen and bathroom could do with updating, but we had a lovely holiday.

  Reviewed by Jonathan4.7★Jun 2024

• "Just back from a great week staying here."

  House was clean and fresh when we arrived and the milk, biscuits and fudge left for our arrival was a nice touch and very much appreciated! The house had everything we needed for our stay. We lucked out with the weather so was a great base to explore the area. The location is great, really central but very quiet at night. I've seen other comments saying it's next to a hostel, which is true, there is one nearby but had zero issues and a couple of people we tried to help find the entrance were walking the Cornish coast path and were stopping off for the night. The other neighbours we met were friendly. As others have mentioned the parking (which is at the side of the house) is a bit tight but had no issues. Found it easier to reverse in. As with almost all houses / cottages I've stayed in there are were a few small things that could be improved but none of them impacted our stay and I'd go back next week if I could!

  Reviewed by David4.7★Jun 2024

• "There was some lovely walks for the dogs, it was within easy access to some of the main attraction."

  When booking it wasn't clear the the property was right next to a hostel and other residents. Parking was difficult and it wasn't really helpful to be told to use public parking if people found parking by the property difficult, if another car parked next to you , you wouldn't be able to reverse out. The house was surface clean I think it needed a little spring clean, skirting board doors were dirty. Previous customer commented on the extractor fan in the bathroom not working this hasn't been fixed . Also the light above the bathroom was flickering all timeAlso there was quite a strong smell of damp.from the kitchen cupboard not sure if there was a leak, this was also mentioned in a previous customer feedback. The property would be great if things were fixed,and the description of where the property was situated would help when people were selecting a quiet stay or didn't mind being in a built up area.

  Reviewed by Marylou2.2★Jun 2024

• "This was a delightful find!"

  Tucked amongst other properties, literally just around the corner from Tintagel’s magical, busy High Street and a great range of footpaths. The property, and small gravel yard, felt peaceful, clean and private. It had everything we needed and would certainly visit again! Thank you.

  Reviewed by Margot5.0★Mar 2024

• "The house was just as it was advertised Perfect for our dogs first holiday, with secure Garden to save my worries of having them with us."

  Kitchen had all items we would need - thank you for the milk tea & coffee Perfect beds with extra blankets if needed - but wasn’t needed as the heating worked well / so always lovely & warm Parking could be an issue - but I found No issues as good at reversing to park the car Perfectly located for the village & Boscastle, Port Isaac etc Will

  Thank you for the feed back and your kind words…. We constantly strive to make the house as comfortable as possible … Hope to see you again Pete & liz Kingfisher House Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Feb 2024

• "The house is a stones throw from the lovely village shops, cafes, pubs, and of course the castle in Tintagel."

  The surrounding countryside is stunning, plenty of footpaths and walks for the dogs, and only a short drive to any number of beautiful beaches. Kingfisher house is well laid out and had everything needed for our stay, including some bonus fudge and biscuits (which went down very well with the teenager). The kitchen is well equipped should you need to cook, and the lounge area/dining area was comfy. The only thing that could have made it even better would be a small side table, as it was a wrench to leave the sofa to get the cup of tea from the dining table. Bedrooms are comfortable and spacious, with linen and towels provided, and although quite close to the road the noise was minimal and at night was almost non existent. The heating took the edge off the Autumn evening chill and there was always plenty of hot water. Unfortunately the bathroom fan did not appear to be working, and as the water was so hot, the bathroom did get very steamed up and was lacking ventilation. We did use the dehumidifier provided, but it didn’t work particularly well. One thing to be aware of is that parking is a more than a little on the tight side, even in a Micra. Luckily no one parked in the space next to me, but I can imagine it may be difficult if there is another car. Reversing in was definitely easier than reversing out. All in all we had a lovely stay, and would be happy book if visiting the area again.

  Reviewed by Lisa4.1★Oct 2023

• "Property was an ideal base for exploring the area walking distance for shops pub’s & cafes"

  Reviewed by Gillian3.8★Sep 2023

• "The parking space is very tight."

  We managed ok with a medium sized car and someone helping the driver but for those with larger vehicles it could be an issue. It was a lovely touch for there to be some milk, biscuits and fudge to welcome us.

  Reviewed by Andrew3.8★Aug 2023

• "Beautifully clean and comfortable house, we enjoyed our stay very much"

  Reviewed by Claire4.7★Jun 2023

• "Welcome pack was lovely."

  Kitchen was well resourced and had an excellent set of pans which was great. The allocated parking spot was tight so we used the free car park nearby. Some minor maintence needed in downstairs bathroom - door handle kept dropping and the extractor fan sounded like a plane taking off - but lovely place to stay and convenient for coastal walks, the local shops and visiting other attrractions.

  Reviewed by Diane4.4★Mar 2023

• "Nice and cosy for Christmas."

  All clean and tidy. Usefully central for visiting attractions and family who were staying nearby, Parking a little tricky at first, but we soon got used to it. Would recommend.

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Dec 2022

• "The cottage was well equipped."

  Bed was really comfortable. Lovely little village with coffee shops, restaurants, 2 grocery shops and a regular bus service. The house was tucked away and very quiet. Great walks right from the doorstep.

  Reviewed by Vivien3.8★Sep 2022

• "The cottage was lovely, comfortable and very clean."

  Location to the village was excellent. Outside space was on the small side but enough space to be able to sit out there. Having off road parking was a bonus, if the other cars were parked it can get a bit tight to get in and out. The only issue we had was that there was no electric shower, the actual shower was there but no shower head? We made do with hand held shower unit.

  Reviewed by Joanne4.1★Sep 2022

• "2nd visit, just as good as the first."

  Location ideal, comfortable accommodation. Would happily recommend. P.S. brought strip of artificial grass with us as fussy dogs don't like lying on gravel outside!

  Reviewed by Ian3.8★Jun 2022

• "Hi thank you so much for letting this cottage to us it was perfect, you could ..."

  Hi thank you so much for letting this cottage to us it was perfect, you could sit outside for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the location is perfect justa few steps away from everything, it smelt wonderfully clean when we walked through the door, the mattress were dreamy, the pillows perfect for my head i had the best sleep with on sweet, bathroom i was spoilt and the wxtra touches were very thoughtful thank you the people were friendly and helpful lovely the kids and I really enjoyed ourselves

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★May 2022

• "First class service from Sykes First class accommodation ."

  Reviewed by Alan4.7★May 2022

• "Kingfisher House was exactly as advertised."

  Extremely clean and very homely, lots of little personal touches in each room. So much equipment, there was nothing lacking. Good enclosed area for the dog, but maybe a good idea to have some mesh over the gate as small dogs could possibly escape through the gaps. The location was perfect for the village, with shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs all just around the corner. Would certainly return to Kingfisher House.

  Reviewed by David5.0★May 2022

• "Parking was a nightmare and not suitable for a 7 seater even with our cameras parking is very difficult."

  ( there appears to be an existing dispute with neighbours) There was no Garden only stones at the front and if I was there for a summer holiday the lack of privacy would have been an issue. The electric shower had no hose and the mains lacked power! I found the company excellent but I would not book the kingfisher property again. I was over for a family funeral not a holiday the property served its purpose as a place to stay but had I booked this property for a holiday, I would have been disappointed.

  Reviewed by Jennifer3.8★Mar 2022

• "We really enjoyed our stay and the house is ideally located in the centre of Tintagel."

  The parking space is very tight but we fitted our ix35 into it but if you are not a confident driver you may need some help with someone assistance. My only criticism was I couldn't see any instructions around recycling. I took our card, tin and plastic home with us. There was somewhere to put glass but I couldn't find any instructions on when and where to put any recycling out. This may be down to me not seeing it in the property instructions. Buy overall a great stay

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Feb 2022

• "Absolutely loved our stay, perfect location for what we wanted to do ( lots of walking"

  Reviewed by Vivien4.7★Feb 2022

• "Sofa a bit uncomfortable and bathroom tiles needed attention."

  Oven broke and was replaced by owner next day; extremely prompt service. Fantastic location, liked that there were dog bowls there to use, great venue for dog walking and Tintagel very dog friendly.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth4.4★Oct 2021

• "Lovely little cottage in a great location."

  Bed was comfy, lovely and quiet so had a good night's sleep every night. Well placed for the south west coast path, easy walks to Trebarwith Strand one way and St Nectan's Glen and Waterfall the other. Close to Tintagel Castle and the amazing coast line. Easy walk to local pubs and restaurants, local shops have everything you need. Only downsides were no manual for the oven so couldn't use and parking is a little tight so need to be aware unless confident parking. All in all would thoroughly recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by Glynis3.8★Oct 2021

• "Loved this cottage it’s literally like home from home we was so settled soon as we arrived."

  Fresh Milk, tea bags and coffee there ready for us. Nice cosy warm cottage with comfy bedding. Prefect for dog lovers as it has its own in closed garden. Would most definitely stay here again beautiful

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2021

• "Overall we really enjoyed our stay."

  Shower was pretty poor though, no water pressure as from the taps, electric shower needs to be re-instated. Main bedroom needs blackout curtains as the blinds do not keep the light out, so bedroom gets light from sunrise, so difficult to sleep.

  Reviewed by Paul4.4★Sep 2021

• "*The house needs some attention and maintenance * Single bed broke clearly had ..."

  *The house needs some attention and maintenance * Single bed broke clearly had been broken before * The window handle broke no key to unlock some other windows * Shed accessable with paint pots DIY equipment dumped in there door broken not safe for children or dogs * Outdoor chairs and umbrella shabby and rusty * The house smells ,airwick plug ins only make it worse and overwhelming on arrival * Unable to contact owner as numbers and email in welcome folder incorrect *No information on when bins will be collected or bags provided to sort recycling *Stains on carpet in bedroom * Hoover disgusting smell when used suspect not cleaned for some time was unable to use * Other people's dry foods left in the cupboards * Over priced would expect more for what we have paid_ disappointed * With some TLC this house would be lovely

  Disappointed and hurt …. We have owned and rented ‘Kingfisher House ‘ for the past 4 yrs now and received nothing but ‘GLOWING REVIEWS ‘ We have worked very hard to make the property as comfortable as possible, so to read this review from Ms Revell was incredibly hurtful. A ‘SYKES’ representative inspects the property before every new guests arrives and assures us the beds were perfectly serviceable and in good condition, prior to Ms Revell and her family arriving .. The window handle was also in perfect working condition .. I’ve personally shared three separate phone calls and two texts with Ms Revell offering to provide ‘two brand new beds ‘ during her stay, to which she declined, so, as for her not being able to get hold of the owner is some what baffling ….. As for the house smelling, the cleaner does a fantastic job of cleaning the house ( please see previous reviews ) as for the shed where we keep replacement paint to keep the house in the high standard it currently boast, the shed is out of bounds for guests and maybe parents should point out to their children, there’s nothing of interest there for them. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carrie3.1★Aug 2021

• "Great location, literally a few yards from the main street with the shops & cafes."

  The castle is less than a 5 minute walk away too. And Bossiney beach. We were in a Range Rover Evoke & it's extremely tight getting through the space to the parking space, as other guests have also said about the parking. The sensors on the car were on at full pitch, as if you're about to hit something! A dishwasher would be fantastic.

  Reviewed by Sally4.7★Jul 2021

• "Lovely home from home in Tintagel."

  It had everything required and was comfortable. The owners had taken great Covid precautions and the house was outstandingly clean. A great place to chill out after days out exploring. I would not hesitate to stay again.

  Reviewed by Emma4.7★Jul 2021

• "Recently stayed at Kingfisher House and was very pleased with the accommodation."

  The house was clean, comfortable and within easy walking distance to the pubs, coastal path & attractions in Tintagel. The property also served as a great base for visiting Port Isaac, Padstow and St. Ives. As for the property, it was very well equipped with everything we needed. WIFI worked great and the 40 inch smart tv was nice when we needed some downtime after long days out.

  Reviewed by Scott5.0★Jun 2021

• "During these difficult times we found the cottage very clean and in a great location."

  The house was warm and nicely furnished, the bed was great. You do need to be a very good driver to be able to use the parking space if dive anything other than a very small car. This is the first time we have been away with the dog and would definitely do it again.

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★Oct 2020

• "Nicest holiday home we’ve ever stayed in and dog friendly too"

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2020

• "This is a lovely little cottage situated right in the heart of Tintagel."

  It is well provided internally and comfortable. While parking is available at the cottage, it is very tight and awkward for a larger car. The advert pictures allow the assumption that parking is situated at the front of the cottage whereas it is in fact around the side.

  Reviewed by Gerrard Peter5.0★Aug 2020

• "Such a nice house to stay in, quiet at night considering how close to village."

  Well equipped and modern interior. Parking space is very tight and would struggle to get in an out with anything bigger than say a Ford Focus. Overall a pleasant place to stay.

  Reviewed by Paul4.7★Aug 2020

• "What a lovely part of England Cornwall is."

  Stunning scenery,the location of Kingfisher house was spot on, situated in the heart of Tintagel with its host of quaint shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. King Aruther Halls is a "must"along with Tintagel Castle and the new bridge. So many places we wanted to visit but ran out if time...can't wait to go back.

  Reviewed by Lynn5.0★Sep 2019

• "Location, clean well equipped house Key safe was very useful, great idea"

  Reviewed by Gary4.4★Jul 2019

• "We had a great week at this lovely house, in a very convenient location"

  Reviewed by Simon4.7★Jun 2019

• "After our first booking had to be cancelled due to sewer problems Sykes sent alternatives that suited us and transferred our booking straight away."

  Kingfisher house was a lovely house in a perfect position with plenty of walks and shops close by and huge beaches for playfully dogs within an easy drive. The only problem was the parking space . Please believe them when they say only suitable for a small car. We

  Reviewed by Louise4.4★Oct 2018

• "Lovely location and warm cosy cottage"

  Reviewed by Liz5.0★Oct 2018

• "The village was lovely and the house was very close to the village and all amenties."

  The parking at the property was not very good and is only fit for a small car. The bedrooms could go with some bedside lamps.

  Reviewed by Michelle4.4★Sep 2018

• "Great central location for Tintagel."

  Property was good. WiFi worked well (thank god with 2 teenagers!). Parking would be a bit awkward for the less confident driver & I would have struggled had the property next door been let at the same time, i.e. getting 2 cars in the space provided would be nearly impossible. Would visit again :-)

  Reviewed by Dayle5.0★Aug 2018

• "Kingfisher House is very well located for the amenities of Tintagel being seconds away from the shops, pubs and cafes."

  Tintagel provides excellent access to SW coastal path and the house is an excellent location to use as a base to explore the north Cornwall coastline. We were fortunate that the adjacent car space wasn't in use as i don't believe we would have been able to access it with our skoda estate. Although the house had been cleaned in preparation for our arrival, it had a distinct musty/damp smell to it.

  Reviewed by Catherine3.1★Aug 2018

• "The property is modern and well fitted."

  Is very near to all of the Tintagel village amenities. The permanent neighbours were kind and helpul. My one small criticism was that access to the allotted parking space was very restricted especially when reversing in or out due to the neighbours allotted parking spaces at the side of the access driveway. If two cars had been parked side by side in the allotted (Kingfisher) parking space then neither would have been able to maneuver in or out without both drivers being present and they could be complete strangers. Fortunately only my car was present throughout our stay so no big problems. I would still be happy to stay there again.

  Reviewed by Ronald5.0★Jul 2018

• "Car parking not the easiest if you have a medium car or a large car as there is more cars parked in front of kingfisher House picture looks like there is plenty of space."

  Location of cottage is excellent for ( 10 yards from Main Street ) Tintagel and Cornwall, and the King Arthur’s Arms is a good place for eating. Cottage is ok for a family of 4, 4 adults may find it a bit on the small size. If you have booked remember to take tea, coffee, sugar, milk, bin bags etc as you will not find much there ie 4 tea bags small amount of coffee, sugar 1 bin bag and not much else. But overall Cornwall is always the place to visit.

  Reviewed by Mark3.1★Jul 2018

• "The house was exactly like the photos, very clean and comfortable, we enjoyed Tintagel and the Tintagel arms was an excellent place to eat just round the corner, everything just on the door step."

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★May 2018

• "Lovely house well situated, very quiet considering property was just off Tintagel high street."

  Could do with more cooking utensils ie;pyrex dishes to use in microwave &a grill pan to use in oven.Out door furniture could of done with being replace as it was in a bit of a state. Apart from these issues we enjoyed our stay at Kingfisher House.

  Reviewed by Carole3.8★May 2018

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