Ayr Cottage

4.6★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

34 Customer Review(s)

Robert
September 2024

“Very characterful and fascinating cottage.”

Pleasure to sit and read while it was raining. Really don't understand some previous review comments - spotlessly clean, well appointed and everything working. Nice welcome touches,such as teabags, milk, biscuits and flowers - also washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets - and plenty of toilet paper! Would be very happy to stay here again if in that area.

Pleasure to sit and read while it was raining. Really don't understand some previous review comments - spotlessly clean, well appointed and everything working. Nice welcome touches,such as teabags, milk, biscuits and flowers - also washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets - and plenty of toilet paper! Would be very happy to stay here again if in that area.

- Robert, September 2024
Sara July 2024

“Just returned from a fabulous week at Ayr Cottage.”

Perfect location for access to Tintagel, Boscastle, Port Isaac, Padstow and all the beautiful beaches and coastal walks in between. The cottage has some fantastic facilities. A well stocked kitchen, comfortable lounge and dining facilities and a little summer room stocked full of toys which an 18 month year old could only dream of and made great use. The visitors guide book has some great local recommendations. We enjoyed the many garden facilities including the bbq and garden games. The house was very clean and the housekeeper and maintenance man were both very attentive. We were surprised to read the negative reviews as we would highly recommend.

- Sara, July 2024
Jane July 2024

“We were a little disappointed when we arrived at Ayr Cottage.”

The first impressions of the cottage was that it was a bit shabby, on further inspection there was something leaking out of one of the kitchen cupboards all over the floor although we have no idea what it was. The two toilets and the bathroom sink and bath were clean but when looking further there was dust on all the skirtings and in all the corners all around the cottage. The downstairs shower does not work as the shower hose is broken and we only managed to get the tv to work after spending time messing with it. In the lounge there were loads of tiny flies all around the small window, of which we took a photo. Whilst we understand that this is an old property we feel that the overall cleanliness wasn’t really up to standard. We have stayed in a lot of Sykes cottages over the last 8 years and have always been pleased but unfortunately this cottage did not live up to our expectations. The location was great as was the outside space. Unfortunately we didn’t have the weather to enjoy the garden but if we had then I’m sure we would have enjoyed sitting outside and using the BBQ. Unfortunately we wouldn’t consider returning to Ayr cottage unless we knew that all these issues had been resolved. With the exception of one holiday we had in Tenby at a place called Atlantic View, again through Sykes cottages, we would have no hesitation returning to all of the other Sykes cottages we have stayed at.

- Jane, July 2024
Declan June 2024

“Unfortunately, I would have to agree with Gary's review.”

Thought the issues would be addressed by our stay.

- Declan, June 2024
Gary June 2024

“This is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly review: First , the good.”

The house itself was so pretty , the heating and hot water was excellent, lots of rooms , the shower was excellent and enjoyable. The bed was very comfy , and the added games, books , DVDs etc were a lovely touch for any guests staying there covering every age. The Bad: The kitchen layout was not good. To have a normal oven with a broken timer (the grill did not work at all), a microwave and a fridge up 3 steep steps in the utility room was quite dangerous for anyone with hot food or unsteady on their feet. These items could have been incorporated into the kitchen quite easily and hopefully repaired. The TV was also not working properly and on investigation the wires were like spaghetti junction and the connector box had been pushed under the TV unit , thus causing the picture to be disconnected. Luckily my partner is good at electrics and fixed it .It would also have been nice for the owners to maybe add a better Freeview choice also , the channels were dire. Not everyone goes out all the time so a TV with better choice would have been good. Thank you for leaving tea bags but no sugar! There was a very stale smell in many rooms, luckily the main bedroom was ok for us but I would not want to stay in the other rooms because of this awful smell . Small point also but Thursday is not spelt Thrusday on notes, if spelling is bad on the instructions, it does not bode well for attention to detail elsewhere in the property. . And PLEASE supply more toilet paper, this was just mean and we had gone through all of it halfway through the holiday with only 2 of us, a bigger family may have got 2 days out of it. The UGLY: We found a lot of horrors that should never have been there . The Aga was filthy and unclean, we could not face using this ,most of the frying pans and saucepans were so old with the coating coming off or burnt that we avoided using them for safety reasons. Only 1 frying pan usable. Similarly , about 3-4 mugs were useable, the other mugs had bad staining and awful scratches on , similarly the glasses were "fogged" and old other than some new ones added . All the old cooking implements and crockery /mugs should be ditched , they ruined the kitchen . Also in one drawer , there was a sticky stained torch not working and a lot of odd bits that had little to do with the kitchen. It was just off putting . There was also a broken burnt out wire plugged into the back of the TV in the lounge exposing bare metal. Not something I expect to see when renting a property .This should have been checked long ago , it had been there for some time However the worst part was the pull out cupboard. It had a lot of old food items left in there dated from 2014-2023. I was horrified. Plus a lots of congealed brown gummy residue on the shelving? How can you say this is checked and cleaned every week when this was in place? We have photographic evidence of all of these things above. The only part of the kitchen used was the 2 electric rings which kept going off and the electric oven in the utility room for any cooked food, which created a longer time to get anything cooked properly. Overall this could be a stunning property and as said earlier, there were a lot of nice touches and comfortable parts, but the ugly points raised , and some of the bad, could easily be rectified with care and attention. We would have considered returning but not unless the above issues were rectified.

- Gary, June 2024
Holly May 2024

“We had a wonderful stay at Ayr cottage, it was so well thought out with absolutely anything we could have needed throughout.”

A comfy and homely cottage, lovely quiet location but an easy walk into Tintagel. Footpaths including the coast path on the doorstep was a great bonus. Little touches like shortbread and milk left for us made it even more special, and things which holiday cottages often lack like tea towels and washing up liquid were so handy to have provided. We'll be back again!

- Holly, May 2024
Heather October 2023

“Our week away at the Ayr Cottage was perfect.”

A beautiful cottage placed outside Tintagel a 6min walk or an 2 hour coastal walk to get to the castle. Parking space outside and a lovely garden to sit in as well. Everything was available at the cottage from a coffee machine, milk frother to a spatula in the kitchen! They even supplied a hair dryer but I bought my own as I know it is not a hotel. The main bed is really comfortable. Beautiful cottage that has 1475 in the stone on top of the stairs is a lovely touch.

- Heather, October 2023
Stephen September 2023

“Very disappointed.”

I booked this cottage for our 48th anniversary. The first thing to greet us was a completely crushed packet of biscuits. We assumed this was our welcome pack. It made us feel the exact opposite. Upstairs the bath had nail varnish stains on it. In the lounge the log burner was full of ashes and there was no firewood. My wife didn’t want me to but I phoned the owner and left a message. She did call me back much later the same day but I wasn’t able to answer as I couldn’t express my feelings in front of my wife. I sent the owner an email. She replied saying her cleaner had never done a “changeover” before and she was sorry and it wouldn’t happen again! I gave up after that. My wife spent 30 minutes removing the stains, much against my wishes. The radiator in the lounge doesn’t work therefore firewood is essential but the owner expects the customer to buy their own. The kitchen was clean apart from two cups that had been in the dishwasher but still had sugar in the bottom. The rest of the cottage had cobwebs everywhere. We were left 2 toilet rolls for the week in a 3 bedroom house? I have never complained to Sykes before after approximately 20 bookings. This will be the first. In summary the cottage could be great without the cobwebs and with an owner and or cleaner that was remotely interested in providing a good experience for their customers.

- Stephen, September 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’re sorry that the cleanliness of the property was not up to the usual high standards we maintain (as seen in our previous feedback). Unfortunately, on the week of your booking our housekeeper became unwell and was unable to carry out the changeover so had to get someone who was unfamiliar with the property to complete the cleaning. Als the property is self-catering, we only provide 2 toilet rolls as a starter for our guests. If when we spoke on the phone you had asked for a reclean of the property, we would have been more than happy to help in any way we can. Property Owner
Karen September 2023

“We were a bit surprised that there wasn't a hairdryer within the cottage.”

But other than that the cottage was lovely, such thick walls and old features made it very cosy despite the wind and rain at times. Being so close to the coastal path was great, the short stroll to Tintagel meant we kept returning mostly to partake of the local eateries and pubs. Everyone friendly, so all in all, a refreshing week.

- Karen, September 2023

Thank you for your feedback for Ayr Cottage. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. There is a hairdryer in the property, it is located in the drawers on the landing and we are sorry that you didn't find it. We hope to welcome you back to Ayr Cottage again in the future. Property Owner
Sean August 2023

“We had a lovely stay at the cottage, the weather was with us most of the week too.”

A great location for cycling, walking & nice beaches just a short drive away. The facilities in the cottage were great & we loved the Rayburn. We both felt very much at home there for the week & loved the location. We would definitely make a return visit in the future as we’re sure there’s much more to explore in the area.

- Sean, August 2023
Nicola May 2023

“We had a lovely stay at Ayr cottage.”

The cottage was beautifully decorated and furnished. Well equipped. Very central for most attractions. Would definitely recommend.

- Nicola, May 2023
May October 2022

“This is a gorgeous cottage in a lovely setting.”

We loved the character of the house, the large rooms and the wood burner. A fab area to explore, Trebarwith Strand was our favourite beach and being on the coastal path was a big bonus. The Rayburn wasn’t working at first but there was lots of communication and it got fixed quickly. Thanks for a wonderful stay!

- May, October 2022
Adele September 2022

“We stayed for 3 weeks and didn’t want to leave!”

From the moment we walked in we felt at home. We will be back for sure! Can’t recommend highly enough.

- Adele, September 2022
Sally August 2022

“Hello, I wanted to feedback on information about accessibility for people with limited mobility/ disabilities.”

I did call up and ask about the amount of steps involved at the cottage. I was told of the steps at front door and 3 steps up to the downstairs toilet and utility as the pictures only showed the stairs inside the house. The steps to toilet were very steep and width and height of the steps were a challenge for all of us as no rail to hold onto. Stairs were very narrow which is fine but bannister stopped at the few last stairs so had to hold onto a loose rope on the other side.not easy for my elderly mum. My point is the details of cottage should include some more accessibility info as steps into garden too. Otherwise just perfect place to stay and would recommend.

- Sally, August 2022
Lorraine July 2022

“Lovely cottage - no negatives at all”

- Lorraine, July 2022
Jody February 2022

“Ayr Cottage was just fantastic for our family stay.”

The cottage had everything as listed as well as a few pleasant surprises. I had my kids aged 13 and 9 with me and they were delighted on finding a Nintendo Wii in the living room! The wood burning fire was beautiful and gave off great heat in the living room. The bedrooms were also specious and the beds extremely comfortable. If you are over 6 feet tall like myself you just need to take care when on the ground floor that you don't bump your head. Must also say the communication from both Jayne and Alice was absolutely first class. Will definitely be looking to return in the future.

- Jody, February 2022
Rosemarie October 2021

“A perfect place to explore North Cornwall from.”

A lovely old cottage, with all the amenities you would expect. The plumbing needs to be looked at, it's a shame you can only use one shower at a time! Also, as one reviewer has commented it is very musty, and even more so when it rains.

- Rosemarie, October 2021

Many thanks for your feedback and we do all we can to maintain Ayr to modern standards, but with it dating back to the 1600's this can be a challenge at times! We will address the shower issue, thank you for alerting us to this. Property Owner
Peter October 2021

“Excellent location for access to the coastal path.”

Jayne, (the caretaker) although we never met, kept us informed & made us feel cared for & welcomed to Cornwall.

- Peter, October 2021
Pamela October 2021

“Just a really comfortable cottage.”

Really well equipped

- Pamela, October 2021
Michael September 2021

“Great little cottage.”

Had everything we needed. Was a bit damp and musty smelling but we half expected that given its location and surroundings. Wont go to Bossiney again but cottage was ideal.

- Michael, September 2021
Robert July 2021

“Great holiday accommodation.”

Jayne, our holiday stay person was friendly and helpful throughout the stay. Have booked through Sykes over number of years now, will continue to do so. Thank you

- Robert, July 2021
Jake June 2021

“Everything about our stay was perfect.”

Bossiney is a very cute and quiet place and it is very good central point in order to explore Cornwall. Ayr Cottage is such a beautiful property. From the moment you pull up you realise you’re going to have a lovely stay here. The gardens are beautiful and the cottage itself is modern and spacious. Both the cottage and the gardens are fully equipped with everything you could possible need. We have a two year old and there is everything from cutlery/plates and a toy room with lots of toys for him. The garden has sun loungers and deck chairs as well as a top of the range Weber bbq! Overall we had an amazing family holiday and Ayr cottage certainly made that happen. We stayed with my partners parents and our son (5 in total) and there was more than enough room. I would highly recommend anyone with similar numbers or anyone looking to get away with friends or just a romantic getaway. We will certainly be booking back soon.

- Jake, June 2021
Michael May 2021

“Lovely, well equipped and comfortable house in a very good location for walking.”

Garden very well thought out and not overlooked. A great cottage.

- Michael, May 2021
Gerrit April 2021

“Brilliant holiday”

- Gerrit, April 2021
Lydia September 2020

“Lovely property in a good location.”

A great place to return to after a day exploring North Cornwall. Ayr cottage has been very well equipped with all mod cons. We particularly liked having the washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. Everything was spotlessly clean with all Covid measures in place. Helpful housekeeper. Would definitely recommend this property.

- Lydia, September 2020
Ros September 2020

“We loved Ayr Cottage.”

It's the oldest property we've stayed in but certainly ranks amongst the most comfortable. It was well kitted-out throughout and the kitchen especially so. The one slight drawback is that the fridge is in the utility area up some very deep steps (my in laws found these rather challenging without a hand rail). The bedrooms are really comfortable and the showers are both great. The owner has lovely taste and I'm sure there is some of her handiwork around the place! The garden is delightful and we were lucky enough to have the weather to sit out in it ! We also loved the cottage's proximity to the coastal path - just cross the road and it's less than a 10 minute walk. You can stroll along to Tintagel or go the other way to Boscastle. It's really well situated for exploring the North Cornwall Coast by car too.

- Ros, September 2020
Katie August 2020

“The cottage was more than we ever could have asked for.”

Absolutely beautiful, super clean, everything you could need for a stay away was provided and the beds were so comfy. Pretty surrounding, beautifully kept garden and the location was perfect. Loved our stay and will certainly recommend a stay here to anyone. Thank you x

- Katie, August 2020
Kate October 2019

“Lovely cottage.”

Everything was set up for us. Beautifully clean and cosy. Easy to contact house keeper if necessary, which it wasn’t.

- Kate, October 2019
Stuart August 2019

“A fantastic holiday even with the weather being on the wet side.”

The experience with Sykes has been seamless and brilliant and the house, Ayr Cottage, was incredible. From the warm welcome from Jayne to the cleanliness and layout of the home. One of the best locations I've experienced and some of the best service.

- Stuart, August 2019
Wendy August 2019

“Have used Helpful Holidays many times and it is always a good level of accommodation.”

Ayr Cottage was definitely one of the best. Lovely, well equipped and comfortable and in a stunning area of Cornwall.

- Wendy, August 2019
Katie July 2019

“A really lovely spacious, well equipped cottage within a stone's throw of the amazing coast path.”

- Katie, July 2019
Damien March 2019

“Having stayed here last year, it really felt like coming home.”

It was another wonderful stay in a cottage that feels so homely

- Damien, March 2019
Damien September 2018

“Ayr Cottage was exactly what we needed to get away from it all for two weeks.”

It had such a relaxing atmosphere, plenty of space for us to do our own thing or snuggle up together. It was great fun learning to cook with a Rayburn in the best equipped kitchen I've ever seen, and little extras like a Bluetooth speaker and Smart TV were the icing on the cake for rainy days. The secluded garden was also wonderful - just wish we had more sunny days to make more use of the BBQ!

- Damien, September 2018
Sarah August 2018

“I thought the people I spoke to at Sykes were really helpful and answered all my questions.”

Stayed at ayr cottage in Cornwall which was amazing and really comfortable. The cottage was well equipped with everything you need especially when it comes to children’s equipment such as high chairs.

- Sarah, August 2018

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x king size double, 1 x double, 1 x adult bunk room with washbasin
Sitting room and dining room, both with wood burning stoves
Kitchen with breakfast room
Utility room with shower cubicle
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Ground floor WC and basin
Garden/play room with comfy sofa and toys.
Central heating with wood burning stove
Microwave, fridge, fridge-freezer, tumble dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with DVD, WiFi, Phone incoming calls only only, Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available on request
Off road parking for two cars
Enclosed garden with barbecue
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Pub less than 1 mile from property, Note: Check-in time 4pm.

The property

In Bossiney, tucked along a hedgerow lane and surrounded by its pretty shrub-filled garden, a detached cottage with 16th cent.

origins and bags of character.

Thick knobbly walls, some 5'11" door lintels and beams reflect its history.

Most of its enclosed walled garden is to the front, with level patio (table/chairs, gas barbecue), little summer house and raised patio (table/chairs); slate steps lead up to a gravelled area at the back.

From garden, door to breakfast room and kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, gas Rayburn cooker, 2-ring ceramic hob); 3 steps up to utility room (washing machine, tumble drier, fridge-freezer, larder fridge, shower cubicle), loo and door to garden.

Living room with inglenook (woodburner) and TV/DVD, looking to garden.

Pretty dining room with woodburner and archway through to small garden/play room with comfy sofa and toys.

From hall, stairs (stairgates) up to three bedrooms - two double (one with 5' bed, the other with hooks for clothes-hanging) with pretty garden views, and a bunk room (3' beds) with washbasin; bathroom (suite, shower over bath).

Arrival after 4pm.

A lovely cottage to return home to after a day on the beach or just relaxing in its sheltered garden. Bossiney: old hamlet 500 yards back from its sheltered sandy cove and the stunning coast path, on the very edge of Tintagel with its many shops, cafés, pubs and ancient historic legends.

Boscastle, 2 miles; big tidal sandy cove at Trebarwith Strand, 2½.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

BOSSINEY

Tintagel 1 mile; Port Isaac 9 miles

Situated North of Cornwall, is the small seaside village of Bossiney. Within this idyllic village you will find a picturesque cove, with an excellent beach at low tide. This beach is ideal for swimming and snorkelling along the western edge with a breath-taking marine environment to explore. Within a stone’s throw is the larger village of Tintagel, which plays host to a selection of restaurants, pubs, cafes and shop, in addition to a number of attractions including King Arthurs Great Halls, Tintagel Toy Museum, Tintagel Castle and the beautiful Merlin's Cave. All-in-all, Bossiney is a quiet location for exploring the Cornish area further.

Note: Arrival after 4pm, steep stairs

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Reviews & Ratings

“Very characterful and fascinating cottage.”

“Just returned from a fabulous week at Ayr Cottage.”

“We were a little disappointed when we arrived at Ayr Cottage.”

“Unfortunately, I would have to agree with Gary's review.”

“This is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly review: First , the good.”

“We had a wonderful stay at Ayr cottage, it was so well thought out with absolutely anything we could have needed throughout.”

“Our week away at the Ayr Cottage was perfect.”

“Very disappointed.”

“We were a bit surprised that there wasn't a hairdryer within the cottage.”

“We had a lovely stay at the cottage, the weather was with us most of the week too.”

“We had a lovely stay at Ayr cottage.”

“This is a gorgeous cottage in a lovely setting.”

“We stayed for 3 weeks and didn’t want to leave!”

“Hello, I wanted to feedback on information about accessibility for people with limited mobility/ disabilities.”

“Lovely cottage - no negatives at all”

“Ayr Cottage was just fantastic for our family stay.”

“A perfect place to explore North Cornwall from.”

“Excellent location for access to the coastal path.”

“Just a really comfortable cottage.”

“Great little cottage.”

“Great holiday accommodation.”

“Everything about our stay was perfect.”

“Lovely, well equipped and comfortable house in a very good location for walking.”

“Brilliant holiday”

“Lovely property in a good location.”

“We loved Ayr Cottage.”

“The cottage was more than we ever could have asked for.”

“Lovely cottage.”

“A fantastic holiday even with the weather being on the wet side.”

“Have used Helpful Holidays many times and it is always a good level of accommodation.”

“A really lovely spacious, well equipped cottage within a stone's throw of the amazing coast path.”

“Having stayed here last year, it really felt like coming home.”

“Ayr Cottage was exactly what we needed to get away from it all for two weeks.”

“I thought the people I spoke to at Sykes were really helpful and answered all my questions.”

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BOSSINEY