Smugglers Cottage

34 Customer Reviews

• "Beautiful cottage."

  Well placed. Lovely 3rd stay that we have had. Thank you so much. Sharon, Steve and Millie dog xxx

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Oct 2024

• "Beautiful cottage, comfortable cosy & had all we needed to make our stay perfect."

  Lovely surroundings & ideal base for exploring. We highly recommend and will happily return. Thank you x

  Reviewed by Melanie4.1★Sep 2024

• "No heating on when we arrived therefore property and most importantly bedding ..."

  No heating on when we arrived therefore property and most importantly bedding very damp property very tired with mold in the shower also oven unusable due to thick with grease otherwise ok

  Reviewed by Terence2.8★Sep 2024

• "The location was perfect and I would be very happy to return for another week."

  The cottage provided me with the solitude and peace that I came for and a lovely week ☺️

  Reviewed by Simon4.4★Jun 2024

• "Smugglers cottage is lovely had everything we needed the bed was very comfy and ..."

  Smugglers cottage is lovely had everything we needed the bed was very comfy and we had a wonderful time with beautiful weather all week which was fantastic it’s a lovely village with very friendly locals pub does lovely food and a fantastic view would definitely stay at smugglers again highly recommend

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★May 2024

• "This was our third stay at Smugglers Cottage which speaks volumes and it is/was perfect for us and our dog."

  It is not large but it is cozy, comfortable and well appointed. However, be aware that it opens straight onto the road so not ideal if your dog is a runner - ours is not - plus nowhere outdoor to sit in warm weather but that is clear from the listing. Nevertheless it is ideal for the beach and coastal walks if you love Trebarwith and the area as we do.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Apr 2024

• "This is beautifully well kept cottage."

  It has everything you could possibly want. It really is the perfect stay. You have given us a wonderful retreat, which positioned in a breathy part of Cornwall. Thank you for the privilege of staying here. Although it’s only home for 1 week a year, we are very proud of it as if it were our own. Our medium Sheepaspocadoodle loves it too.

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Oct 2023

• "We had a lovely stay at Trebarwith Strand."

  Well suited to a couple who like walking/swimming. Good access to beach/coastal path. At low-mid tide the beach is good for bodyboarding if the swell is up, or swimming if not (lifeguards are present during the summer season 10am-6pm). Worth noting that the beach is covered from mid-high tide and although we saw some people swimming, you would have to be quite confident to swim off the rocks. Nice to sit on the rocks and watch the waves though. Nice food at the local pub and the surf shop sells lots of beach/swimming/surfing equiptment. The cottage is a good size for 2 people, comfortable and equipped with most of what you would need in terms of cooking equipment. The only downsides are that 1) (as noted in other reviews) the shower isn't very powerful and the height cannot be adjusted (but if you keep it on ECO, you don't get the temperature surges that others have noted), 2) there isn't any outside space for drying towels/swimming stuff or an airer for doing so inside (we hung them over the wall of the carpark opposite) and 3) the cheaper carpark is 3 minutes walk up the hill. Important note about the council car park: it is free overnight, but they no longer sell weekly tickets at the carpark, just monthly or day rates (the information on the council website is out of date). None of those issues spoilt our holiday, but we would recommend taking steps to mimimise the impact of the first two points (perhaps by fixing the shower head fitting and providing an airer) and updating the booking infomation on the third would have meant we enjoyed the stay even more.

  Reviewed by Richard3.4★Jun 2023

• "Lovely snug little cottage."

  Spotlessly clean and comfortable. Loved our stay in beautiful Trebarwith Strand.

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★May 2023

• "I have always been intrigued by Smuggler's Cottage and so when I found it on line I had to book."

  Trebarwith Strand is probably my favourite beach and being a stones throw away it was a perfect bolt hole. The cottage was very clean and comfortable and everything worked even though I had to resort to the manuals in order to figure out how to use the oven and hob. Smuggler's Cottage is small but well planned and laid out with plenty of heating options to keep it warm and cosy. I would certainly book again.

  Reviewed by Tim5.0★Apr 2023

• "A beautiful little cottage so close to the sea!"

  The cottage was so well thought out with everything you could need, including good cooking equipment and entertainment, and comfortable bed. The host is clearly very attentive, it was spotlessly clean, and the Christmas decorations were a lovely touch. It is worth noting that with the small cottage, storage for clothing etc is limited. In the very cold temperatures (sub zero) the shower did struggle with water pressure so was a bit spluttery, but still hot. A wonderful and cosy way to spend December.

  Reviewed by Rowan5.0★Dec 2022

• "Love this property; we have stayed there before as it is ideal for a couple and a dog."

  Cosy and comfortable, it was spotlessly clean and a good shower adds to its good points. We noticed that the WiFi was considerably better and more robust than previous visits so that too was a bonus. The only minor issue was that the TV didn’t work but that didn’t affect us. Bottom-line is would we go again? Answer: yes, we’ve already booked!

  Thank you for your glowing feedback. The television has now been replaced, thanks for bringing this to our attention. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul4.7★Sep 2022

• "Fabulous cottage super comfy and great location ."

  Had a lovely stay . Lovely to be able to walk to pub in the evening with great views .

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★May 2022

• "A perfect little cottage a very short walk from the wonderful beach."

  The cottage had everything one needs and was very cosy. We loved our time at Smugglers and did not want to leave! It's a magical place to stay.

  Reviewed by Chad5.0★Apr 2022

• "Absolutely beautiful little cottage and had everything we required for a wonderful stay in the most beautiful location."

  Parking directly opposite was expensive but we could park in the carpark further up the hill which was free this time of year, luckily for us. So close to the sea and gorgeous pub with amazing food .will definitely stay here again in the future. A little remote fir some maybe but was just what we were looking for . Thankyou

  Reviewed by Clare5.0★Mar 2022

• "Beautifully and tastefully equipped cottage, a lovely bolt hole."

  A pity that parking is an issue, the car park in front of the cottage is privately owned so having to walk to and from the council car park further away is a necessity. And not convenient. Despite that, nice and quiet and relaxing.

  Reviewed by Judith4.7★Mar 2022

• "Excellent facilities, comfortable furnishings."

  Maintenance book available so that any slight niggles can be passed on to owner direct. This gives reassurance that any problems will be looked at. Only problem is the parking. If an arrangement could be made with the private carpark opposite the cottage it would enhance the experience considerably.

  Thank you for your feedback. We have tried to arrange parking in the private car park opposite the cottage but the owner said no. Between 1st November and 31st March there are no parking restrictions on the road in the village and a large free council car park just up the road. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★Feb 2022

• "Love this little cottage, so cozy with the fire going ."

  Perfect location, wake up make a coffee and walk down for a sit on the rocks. 2 nd time at the smugglers and looking forward to the next visit. Thank you,, scott and jo

  Reviewed by Joanna5.0★Nov 2021

• "Cottage was wonderful , amazing place , would recommend to any couple wanting a quiet relaxing holiday"

  Reviewed by Eric4.7★Nov 2021

• "Lovely cozy cottage that was exactly what we expected and it didn’t disappoint."

  It was perfect for the 2 of us and our dog and we love Trebarwith. The cottage is well appointed, equipped and comfortable. WiFi is an issue but it the same in every cottage we have stayed in at Trebarwith Strand - it goes with the territory. Only slight issue is with Syke’s description of the car parking. Don't buy a 7-day rover ticket as it is not valid in the small car park next to Smugglers Cottage! Overall we loved it and would go back.

  Thank you for your review and we are delighted to hear that you you all enjoyed your stay at Smugglers Cottage. We advise that guests use the Council car park located a few hundred yards from the property. The private car park opposite the property is more expensive and wont be covered by any Council rover ticket you might purchase. We hope you will return to Smugglers Cottage for your next Cornish holiday. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul4.7★Oct 2021

• "Lovely little cottage,great location, the only issue was the lack of water pressure in the shower."

  Reviewed by Neil4.7★Sep 2021

• "We loved the cottage."

  The he location is amazing, the kitchen well equipped, lovely comfy bed and great wood burner. The broadband is extremely poor and kept going and staying off for hours which meant we couldn’t go online ( to make bookings and research places to go during our stay) It made it quite difficult in this day and age and during this COVID climate where online bookings are the way. It made it hard to watch the tv too (the weather was a bit rubbish in the evenings so we would have enjoyed the opportunity to watch it at times). It would be good for your future customers to fix this. However overall we loved our stay. Thank you for a fantastic holiday.

  Thank you taking the time to leave your feedback and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed Smugglers Cottage. While we would never guarantee wifi strength, the broadband connection is usually quite reliable at this property. BT replaced the cables in early July which vastly improved the signal however the property still relies on overhead cables, therefore it can be affected by certain weather conditions sometimes due to the scenic coastal location. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elisabeth4.7★May 2021

• "We really enjoyed our stay as we have waited one year to go due to Covid."

  A much needed break after a very difficult year. Thoroughly enjoyed it and travelled all over Cornwall. The weather could have been better but that can’t be helped and the Covid restrictions made it difficult to enjoy meals out Hopefully looking to book another break in September

  Reviewed by Deana5.0★May 2021

• "Beautifully kept cottage with some very homely touches."

  Everything you needed Included. Excellent position for exploring this picturesque part of the country. Only down side was the cost and how you had to pay for parking. Thanks to COVID no welcoming clean tea

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Oct 2020

• "Great little cottage and location perfect"

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Oct 2020

• "The cottage was perfect beautifully designed and layout."

  A very comfortable bed high importance for us - all the little detail and furnishings worked perfectly and location is great. Port William is a great pub we had a fab Thai chicken curry and staff were very helpful. Kindest Regards Maggie and Mark Gilpin

  Reviewed by Maggie5.0★Sep 2020

• "Beautiful cosy cottage in one of our favourite spots in Cornwall."

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Sep 2020

• "Fantastic location"

  Reviewed by Martha5.0★Aug 2020

• "Perfect location perfect cottage perfect stay"

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Jul 2020

• "The location of the cottage was excellent, a short walk to the beach."

  The Interior of the cottage was stylish with modern kitchen items and beautiful artwork on the walls, the washer/dryer was a bonus and the oven and hob and microwave were new and clean. We had purchased the Rover parking as detailed in the brochure for £47.00 this enabled us to park all week and go out every day and park on the Long stay car parks without any extra charge. Many dog walkers tried to use the bin for their disposal, we then understood why it had a lock on it!. The property welcomes dogs, we do not have dogs, I experienced some difficulty with my breathing as I can be allergic to dogs, this may be a consideration for the future when booking. This property is a little gem.

  Reviewed by Joy4.7★Jul 2020

• "Lovely little place, would certainly return in the future, nice touch of tea, coffee, sugar, milk, flowers and the lovely scones and jam."

  Only drawback was, there was a car park opposite which you had to pay or the free council one was further up the road. Couldn’t the cottage have its own spot in that pay one, I’m sure it could be arranged, as not often used, even the Port William staff and customers get to use it.

  Reviewed by M4.4★Mar 2020

• "Beautiful cottage with everything you need."

  Lovely local beach and great walks without needing to move the car.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Jan 2020

• "Smugglers cottage lives up to its name you feel a sense of going back in time ..."

  Smugglers cottage lives up to its name you feel a sense of going back in time but still with all the moden comforts and the beach is just twenty yards away, cant wait to stay again

  Reviewed by Andy5.0★Aug 2019

• "Cottage was great and a perfect location for the beach and other local attractions!"

  ! Cottage was well equipped and a yummy cream tea was waiting for us when we arrived!! Would have like to been able to recycle or have been provided with information on where to recycle!

  Reviewed by Amy5.0★Jun 2019

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