Brambles

34 Customer Reviews

• "We had a nice week visiting the local area and walking the cliff path."

  The cottage is well situated, it is very comfortable and has lovely views. The owners were very reactive and helpful when we had problems with the Internet connection. We have no hesitation in recommending the cottage to anyone wanting to visit the area.

  Thank you for your positive review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed staying at Brambles and are grateful that you recommend the property to others. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Regards Carol Ravenscroft Property Owner

  Reviewed by Patrick4.4★Sep 2024

• "Great sea view from the lounge/decking."

  Brambles was well equipped and in a lovely, quiet village (please note it is quite a steep walk back from the harbour ), great location for The Lost Gardens of Heligan, lovely beaches and many South West coastal walks. Great communication from owners. We would highly recommend a stay at Brambles

  Thank you very much indeed for your 100% feedback and kind comments. It always gives us great pleasure to hear that guests have enjoyed their stay. We hope you will visit again soon. Carol and Duncan Property Owner

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Jul 2024

• "Great place to stay."

  All our needs were catered for. Lovely quiet place.

  Thank you very much for your positive feedback - it is much appreciated. We look forward to welcoming your return in the future. Carol and Duncan Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Jun 2024

• "Brambles is a comfortable and well equipped holiday home."

  The location was quiet and from the decking ( and the lounge) there is a lovely view of the sea. The bathroom has a bath and a proper shower cubicle which was a bonus. Plenty of books, jigsaws and board games if the weather is bad plus some DVDs. We had a lovely week's stay and would definitely return.

  Thank you very much for your kind comments. We are glad you enjoyed staying at Brambles and look forward to you staying again in the future. Carol and Duncan Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★May 2024

• "The peace and quiet at Brambles has to be experienced to be believed."

  Great views from the living room and abundant wildlife ...bat's in the evening were nice to see and the sound of owls. Fish and chips from the haven are excellent and walks along the coast are splendid.

  Thank you for your positive review. We are pleased you enjoyed the peace and quiet as well as the views, wildlife and nearby walks/fish and chips. We hope you will visit again soon. Regards Carol and Duncan. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Richard4.4★Oct 2023

• "Lovely quiet location, just what we needed."

  So glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet - hopefully enabled you to recharge your batteries! We look forward to welcoming you again. Carol and Duncan. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sandra4.7★Sep 2023

• "The bungalow was well equipped and comfortable with lovely views over the sea."

  Owners very friendly. Gorran Haven our favourite place so will be back again.

  Thank you for your fantastic feedback - it always gives us great pleasure to hear when our guests have enjoyed their holiday . We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Regards Carol and Duncan Property Owner

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Sep 2023

• "A little gem of a bungalow with a view to die for."

  Comfortable and with everything catered for. I really can’t fault it. The owners were very welcoming with a call the day before and a wee personal visit whilst we were there and finally a last day visit to check how it all went. Personal touch was not missed and we will be back - hopefully, it won’t be booked out!

  Thank you very much for your kind comments. We are really happy you enjoyed your stay and it is always a pleasure to receive such positive feedback such as this. Also many thanks for leaving the property clean and tidy. We look forward to welcoming you again in the hopefully not too distant future. Regards Carol and Duncan Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lynn5.0★Aug 2023

• "Beautiful well kept bungalow with everything you could possibly need catered for,lovely view of the sea from lounge, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Brambles in Cornwall."

  Easy reach of Eden Project, Heligan Gardens, and beaches everywhere, we went to most of them , Truro is beautiful, Cathedral enthralled, Well worth visit. Thank you to Duncan and Carol for the two bottles of wine and lovely welcome.

  Thank you very much indeed for your comments - it is always good to hear when guests enjoy their stay. We’re pleased that you enjoyed the view from the bungalow and enjoyed visiting some of the many attractions within easy reach. Thank you for leaving the property clean and tidy. We hope you will visit again soon. Regards Carol and Duncan Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carmel5.0★Aug 2023

• "Thank you to Carol and Duncan for providing such a well equipped, clean and very comfortable bungalow with everything provided to make a very enjoyable stay."

  Loved the view of the sea when sitting in the living room and decking area. Situated in Gorran Haven which has friendly cafes, overlooking the beach together with shops and a Fish and Chip takeaway with restaurant. When it is low tide you can walk round to Little Perhaver Beach or access it by steep steps. The coastal path is accessible from the village. The bungalow is very well situated to visit many local attractions such as The Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.

  Thank you so much for your lovely comments. We are delighted you enjoyed the facilities within our property and the sea views from the living room in Brambles, along with the nearby great nearby attractions that Gorran Haven has to offer. We hope you will visit again soon. Regards Carol and Duncan Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paula5.0★Jul 2023

• "This is a beautiful holiday home and very comfortable."

  The deck provides lovely views down to Gorran Haven bay. The owner is extremely accommodating and welcomes feedback of any kind, and it is apparent that he acts on it. It’s worth knowing that it is hilly in Cornwall and the bungalow is at the top of the hill with the beach at the bottom. If you can’t manage hills, this may not be the place for you, otherwise faultless.

  We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the positive feedback and we hope you will visit again soon. Regards Carol and Duncan. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jun 2023

• "The property was perfect for our family of four and very comfortable."

  Location is nice and quiet with views of the sea and only a short 10 min walk down the hill to the beach.

  Thank you for your positive feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed the location, sea views and peace and quiet. We hope you will visit again soon. Regards. Carol and Duncan. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★May 2023

• "Had a really great time."

  The property is well maintained and very comfortable. I would have no problems in returning here.

  Thank you very much for your very positive feedback. It is much appreciated and we hope to welcome you back soon. With best regards Carol and Duncan Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★May 2023

• "Brambles was a pure delight to stay in for our weeks holiday ."

  Lovely accommodation with amazing views , a perfect escape from the busy lives we lead. We enjoyed the peacefulness and watching the many wildlife birds that visit the garden. The log burner was very welcoming on the chilly evenings. We would definitely love to stay again and the owner Duncan was very attentive , making sure we had everything we needed to ensure we had a lovely time. Thank you . Claire .

  Thank you very much for your positive review. We are very pleased you enjoyed the views, peacefulness and wildlife birds during your stay. We look forward to welcoming you to Brambles again in the future. Regards Carol and Duncan Property Owner

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Apr 2023

• "Had a wonderful stay."

  Lovely hosts, very helpful and friendly.The bungalow was clean and comfortable. Lovely quiet area with a fabulous view. Within easy reach of main routes around Cornwall. Very close to Lost Gardens, Eden project and Cairhayes Castle (a must visit). Small harbour and sandy beach within walking distance (watch out for the seal) and easy access to coastal path (lovely walk to Portmellan Cove). Would love to stay again in better weather.

  Thank you very much indeed for your positive review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Brambles and exploring the many nearby walks and facilities. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Regards Carol and Duncan Property Owner

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Mar 2023

• "Absolutely a great place to visit!"

  Duncan was very helpful and also left you alone so you can enjoy your holiday! The place Wass very clean and it had everything you needed! We would certainly come back again Nikki/Martin.

  Thank you for leaving such a lovely review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Brambles and we look forward to seeing you again. Best regards Carol and Duncan. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Oct 2022

• "I would not stay in this property again, unfortunately."

  It was advertised as ‘detached’, but a whole house has been added on the side now, with a party wall adjoining the two bedrooms, and the ‘secluded garden’ now has the new house’s decking at the same height, with only a low fence in between, detracting from the privacy. Despite it not being used during my week there, I believe it is mis-selling to continue to mis-describe it, but the owner, and Sykes, do not seem to see that as a problem. During my stay, Brambles had not been provided with tea towels, a welcome pack of any sort, oven gloves, a litter bin in the bathroom, kitchen scrubbers, or pedal bin liners. Several items were dusty/dirty. When I complained to Sykes on my return home (earlier than planned, due to an allergic reaction to the cleaning materials and a mouldy smell in the main bedroom), they claimed my complaint was not valid as I hadn’t contacted them *during* my stay, or responded to the owner’s generic text message sent on the Tuesday – even though I had told the owner by phone on the Thursday before my break started that I wouldn’t have a phone with me during my stay, as I was using Brambles to have a meditation retreat (and therefore a break from phones/internet). Gorran Haven itself is lovely. This property was not. I will not be booking with Sykes again, after using them for over ten years.

  We are sorry that our property did not meet your expectations. We pride ourselves on providing a high level of cleanliness and privacy, in fact several other guests have mentioned these points in their reviews. An annex has recently been added to the property and this is clearly stated on the Sykes website, but “Brambles” remains very private. A tea towel, kitchen scrubber and bin liners are always left for new guests and were on this occasion by our cleaner. We always give our guests ample opportunities to contact us if there are any issues (see previous reviews), so it is a pity you did not do so, as any problems could have been resolved quickly. Furthermore, you did advise us beforehand that you would take a mobile phone with you so that we could advise you when the property was ready, as you required an earlier check in than usual. We texted you when the property was ready, over 3 hours prior to the stated entry time, to oblige, to which you responded “Great, thank you.” Once again, we are sorry you did not enjoy your stay. If you wish to discuss further, please do not hesitate to contact us. Regards Carol and Duncan. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jannat1.9★Oct 2022

• "Another brilliant holiday in this lovely Bungalow with its amazing view from the decking."

  Plenty to see and do in the surrounding area and would highly recommend the walk down to the local harbour.This property has everything you need for a great holiday. Hope to visit again soon.

  We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you very much for your positive comments. We hope to see you again in the not too distant future. Best wishes Carol and Duncan. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lawrence5.0★Sep 2022

• "Lovely property."

  Plenty of space. Cleanliness good. The decking was great to use, with good views. Good communication from the owner.

  Thank you for your positive review. We are glad you enjoyed staying at the property and hope to see you again. Best wishes. Carol and Duncan. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Donald5.0★Aug 2022

• "We had a super Christmas stay at Brambles."

  The owners were friendly and responded to our questions (by email and text) quickly. They had set up a Christmas tree and lights in the cottage which was lovely. Key collection is easy, from a keysafe at the property. Beds (both the kingsize and the singles) were all comfortable. There were 3 adults in our party (no children) and the property was spacious enough to accomodate us. The kitchen is well appointed (no dishwasher though), the washing machine is situated in the garage. There was loads of worktop space for cooking the Christmas meal. Heating is a mix of storage heaters, dimplex wall heaters and underfloor heating in the bathroom plus there is a wood burner in the living room with enough logs to start you off but you would need to buy more for subsequent fires. The view from the sitting room through the patio doors is lovely and you can see the sea. Off road parking, which states is for one vehicle, but we fitted a medium size saloon and a small hatchback on the drive so neither was jutting out onto the lane outside. The rear garden is fully enclosed and there is a great elevated decking area accessed from the living room patio doors. Overall a great holiday experience!

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Dec 2021

• "The bungalow was spotlessly clean & had everything you needed."

  The owner kindly let us know that we able to get into Brambles early & thoughtfully sent us a text at the end of the holiday wishing us a safe journey home. Overall, we had a great time & we are already missing the view of the sea from the comfort of the sofa. Highly recommend this place.

  Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Aug 2021

• "The Brambles is a real gem of a cottage, with amazing views and plenty of space."

  The kitchen is well stocked and we loved curling up on the sofas or sitting out on the decking and just enjoying the views. Being able to see bats flying across the garden and a visit from a pheasant were lovely surprises too. The owner was really friendly too and gave us a call the day before to check we had all the information we needed. Definitely good value for money and a good base for exploring the surrounding area; whether you’re looking for a beach holiday or something a bit different. Gorren Haven Beach is within walking distance with a great cafe and toilets nearby (and a little stream to clean sandy feet off at the end of the day) and there are doorstep walks along the coast line too.

  Reviewed by Marie4.7★Jul 2021

• "The contact from Duncan about early entry and was everything Ok when we arrived was appreciated and the message hoping we had a good journey home was a nice thought."

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Jun 2021

• "The location was understated."

  Brilliant view looking down the valley to Goran harbour and the sea. Sitting on the decking enjoying the view with whatever you drank. The bungalow was very well equipped and exceeded all our needs . It felt more like home than a holiday let.

  Reviewed by Bill5.0★Jun 2021

• "Fantastic cottage, so much to see and do, Inc English Heritage and National Trust properties nearby."

  Reviewed by Susan4.7★Sep 2020

• "‪Placed in an idyllic location with numerous places to visit nearby, Brambles provided us with a wonderful stay."

  With the uncertainity surrounding the past few months, the welcoming and warm atmosphere we experienced made us feel comfortable and safe - a massive thank you to Duncan. A real home from home and one we look forward to staying at in the future. ‬

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Jul 2020

• "The cottage was immaculately clean and very comfortable."

  The were special little touches like milk, tea, coffee, hot chocolate in the cupboard, plus a bottle of mulled wine and chocolates. We loved the decorated Christmas tree and the wood burning stove. Another good point was the detailed directions to the cottage, which was a little off the beaten track. It meant we avoided the narrow streets of Mevagissey.

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Dec 2019

• "Would highly recommend The Brambles, fantastic location with a view you can only dream of."

  Reviewed by Hannah5.0★Oct 2019

• "Brambles was a beautiful holiday cottage, it had everything that we needed, it was comfortable and spotlessly clean."

  It is in a fairly remote spot so make sure that you don't need to pop out for a pint of milk or something but such a wonderful view of the sea

  Reviewed by Mary Jean5.0★Oct 2019

• "The cottage was very clean ."

  The cottage furniture was new . The cottage was very comfortable and the view of the sea was great .The garden was very tidy .

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Aug 2019

• "A well equipped and comfortable cottage."

  In a peaceful location with lovely sea views.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Jul 2019

• "Excellent location, in quiet, relaxing village with great atmosphere and easy access to coastal path."

  Brambles is comfortable and quiet, with good facilities. Very helpful and communicative owners.

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★Jul 2019

• "Our little family spent a lovely week at the property."

  With only a 10min walk to the beach our afternoons were filled with paddling and building sandcastles. Cakebreads/the post office is worth a visit for the fresh bread and cakes. The full English breakfasts did smell amazing and I hope to indulge when we return.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Jun 2019

• "Great cottage super views."

  Wonderful coastal walks in both directions. Easy to get to local attractions. Recommend.

  Reviewed by David5.0★May 2019

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