The Old Dairy

Great location (5-10 min walk down to beach) , very quiet especially as road past the cottage was closed. Cottage is comfortable and cosy, also spotlessly clean. It was bigger than it looks in the pics and great for two of us and our dog. Patio garden at rear was good to sit and have a coffee when the sun came out. Outside tap good for washing the dog off. Weather was mixed and was good to be able to switch heaters on for a bit of extra warmth so we could dry out! Loved the tea, coffee and biscuits left for us. We can recommend the fish and chip shop in the village (2 cafes were closed) and also The Crown at St Ewe - great food and beer. We would definitely stay here again if we were to holiday in the area. ...

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Excellent property for two: well-appointed and presented to a high standard throughout.

Pretty little character cottage in a stunning location close to the beach. Very clean and spacious property. Looking forward to our 4th stay next year.

Overall, stay was adequate but property needs attention which we have addressed with Classic Cottages. On arrival, Cottage looked OK. Parking is right outside the door. You have to reverse onto it otherwise you'll catch your vehicle underneath. We parked our camper van on it (transit size) so it's big enough, although the bushes could do with being cut back on the driver's side. The neighbours across the road don't help with where they park, opposite the driveway. The courtyard is miniscule. We didn't sit out. There is no view whatsoever, just a huge block wall. The beach is a 10 minute walk away but it is down a very steep hill so for those less mobile, you'll struggle on the way back up. Its worth going down to the beach and if you do, we recommend Haven Fish and Chip shop - superb. There is only one entrance to the property and there seems to have been some sort of leak. The floor is swollen and the door sticks and the threshold is broken. There is a large crack in the wall as well. Kitchen has what you need mostly. Nice welcome pack of tea, coffee, biscuits and milk. Washing up liquid was provided and a few dishwasher tablets for dishwasher. We never used it for just two of us but we did have to wash dishes before we could use them as they were still dirty so those weren't checked before we arrived. The freezer part of the fridge was also in need of defrosting. Oven, hob and microwave all worked well. Washing machine was really smelly and in need of a good clean. Again, could be due to leak and its integrated so with door closed, it hasn't helped. Small dining table and chairs in lounge. Lounge was OK with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, TV, WiFi etc. Good selection of books and DVD's. No local information or how to get to the beach, or walks but there was information on Classic Cottages website about surrounding area. Stairs to upstairs are steep and when you get to the top they turn to the right and no handrail. Anyone with mobility issues or arthritic hips or knees will need to be careful especially when descending. The worst things about upstairs are the sloped ceilings on either side and the bed. If you forget in the night, and get out to the toilet, if you are tall, you will crack your head both in the bedroom and in the bathroom. When you stand up from the toilet you have to keep your head ducked. If you want to use the heated towel rail, unless you are 4 foot tall, you'll struggle. The bed, is so soft, it offers no support at all. We had back pain every morning we got up. Shower worked well with hot water all the time. No wardrobe in bedroom but a hanging rail in bathroom cupboard. Towels were provided and nice and soft. It wasn't the worst place we've stayed but it wasn't the best and there are better cottages around for the money. We only used it as a base for a week and were out all day. Cottage just needs some TLC but beware of stairs and sloping ceilings ....

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The Old Dairy was a very good cottage, providing clean modern comfortable accomodation.

Within walking distance to Gorran Haven beach.