Guest Comments - The Bull's House Cottage
September 2008
Another relaxing week in The Bull's House. Thanks Gary & Maureen for the lovely welcome and although the weather has not been that great we have managed to get plenty of walks in! Unfortunately it is time to go home!
Had a really great time, ideal location and within easy reach of all tourist attractions. Gary and Maureen made us feel at home and are very helpful. A fantastic holiday - will be back next year for sure!!!
August 2008
Best cottage we have ever stayed in and a perfect location. Can recommend Camel Trail, Padstow, Eden Project, Horse riding on the moors, surfing at Polzeath and the picturesque village of Port Isaac. Thanks Maureen and Gary.
We have stayed in several cottage across Cornwall and this is by far the best. Despite very changeable weather we have had a fantastic time, the location of Colesent is beautiful and we hope to return sometime soon. Matthew (4) says "I will miss this house!"
July 2008
Two fabulous weeks are at an end and we move on. Words cannot describe all our experiences in this lovely location. Thank you, Gary and Maureen, the cottage was just perfect and we would love to return here again. The Camel Trail, Blisland Inn, The Eden Project, Plymouth, Mousehole and Tintagel are just some of our memories from these two wonderful weeks in Cornwall. Your excellent cottage & location made it perfect. Keep it up! A couple and their new baby from Norway who were also joined, during the holiday, by a Mother and Brother.
We have very much enjoyed our stay in The Bull's House cottage and loved the surrounding pubs and beaches. Carvery pub in St Merryn - It's awesome!
June 2008
We've enjoyed our stay at the Bull's house. Thank you Maureen and Gary, especially for the Cream Tea when we arrived. Our favourite places have been: Tintagel, Heligan, port Isaac, Mevagissey and St Mawes. It's also been nice to sit in the garden and enjoy the peace and quiet there.
We loved the Bull's House, it was so calming to be surrounded by fields and woodland with birdsong to greet us each morning. Enjoyed eating at the Old Inn St Breward and loved Trebarwith beach.
Love the cottage, so cosy & comfortable. We've been very lucky and had wonderful weather. Have enjoyed walking on Pentire Head, Polzeath, Daymer Bay. Also Harlyn Bay and the walk to Trevone well worth a visit. Cream Tea was yummy!
May 2008
Beautiful cottage in idyllic location. Easy access to North and South Coast. Recommend Trebah Gardens. Best food - The Beach Hut @ Watergate Bay & the Rising Sun @ Port Mellon. Looking forward to next visit!
"Peace perfect peace" "A cottage in a beautiful place" All that we needed "Will recommend to friends and family" Got sunburned "OH SO SORE" We hope to return again...
April 2008
Cosy Cottage - everything we needed for a wonderful break in peaceful surroundings. Kids loved it too! Eden Project a real must see! and a younger family member added:- I really loved the cottage. Me and my brother really loved the beds. PS: We enjoyed the zoo :).
Beautiful cottage, lovely and clean & the little touches make all the difference. Seating area larger than expected, which was welcome with two teenage boys! A great base for cycling, walking, beaches and lots of cream teas! Hope to be back soon. We have recently added a better picture of the lounge area to show seating following comments from these - and other - guests.
March 2008
Lovely cottage. Exceptionally clean & of a high standard. Weather good - Lots of great walking & pasty eating. Wish we were here longer, but will be back.....
Yet another wonderful stay at Colesent.. Our stay never seems long enough so will be back for many more visits! Plenty of exploring and walking during the day & lots of relaxing in front of the fire evenings (plus a glass of wine or two!!) Don't want to go home!!!
...The little touches, cream tea, flowers, logs etc made it so homely. Enjoyed the Camel Trail despite the weather! Very peaceful location. Thank you to you both.
February 2008
Merreilleux lieu pour des vacances en Cornwall es tres agreables! Thanks Cottage magnifique et calme. All is well. Thanks!! Thanks we have had a very good time here and hope to return. (A family from Normandy, France)
Beautiful Cottage in lovely surroundings - excellent location for both coasts! Lovely touches in the cottage made a wonderful stay.
January 2008
Beautiful cottage, great views, lovely welcome' had a very relaxing weekend. The Camel trail was amazing!
Christmas and New Year 07/08
Lovely cottage - so well equipped. Enjoyed Padstow fish and chips. Biking on the Camel Trail is a must and very picturesque. Thanks for the basket of goodies and the cream tea - A great start for a New Year! (rebooked for New Year 08/09)
Very very relaxing and a v good spot to see Cornwall from.
November 2007
Our second trip and can't wait to return again next year. Visited Port Isaac (gorgeous), Newquay, Plymouth, Padstow and Bodmin. Highlight was cycling to Padstow and back (To the Bull's House) on the Camel Trail - exhausted but glad we achieved it.....x
Wonderful! Only an hours drive from home (Exeter) but felt like a million miles away- the perfect retreat. We will be back very soon, promise! Excellent facilities, a real home from home & ideal with our 3 month old baby - fab xx.
Cottage excellent, comfy and well equipped, lovely surroundings, beautiful part of the country, good food locally at pubs, Camel trail lovely, enjoyed every minute!
October 2007
Half term - A lovely cottage with fantastic views! Tails (dog) loved the garden and walking the Camel Trail. Thomas (son) caught some huge waves at both Constantine and Holywell Bay. Wonderful week - we will be back!
Another magical week spent in idyllic North Cornwall. Cottage has not disappointed again (it's our second time coming here)...........
Had a great relaxing break. Wonderful cottage, warm welcome, beautiful surroundings. Had great food at Rick Stein's Fish and Chips in Padstow, The Old Inn and the Blisland Inn and good Cornish Pasties at a bakery in Boscastle. Excellent walks on the Camel Trail (& swimming for Hugo).......
September 2007
Thanks for a wonderful relaxing stay in the Bull's House. So peaceful we thought we had gone deaf! Beautiful setting for such a lovely cottage - hope to return very soon.
A very cosy and well equipped cottage in a beautiful location, great walking from Polzeath - Daymer Bay and Rock one way and Pentire Point, & The Rumps the other. Also great golfing at St Enodoc, Trevose & Roserrow......
August 2007
Thank you very much for the card, chocolates and bottle of champagne to celebrate our Honeymoon. The cottage beautiful, set in lovely countryside, just what is needed after days out........Thanks also for the cream tea!!
Thank you to Gary and Maureen for their welcome and for all the nice touches included within the cottage. This area is so peaceful and full of amazing wildlife. A great central location to visit both coastlines.........
July 2007
Wonderful cottage surrounded by breathtaking scenery, we enjoyed every minute of our holiday, despite the varied weather. So many places to go - Port Isaac, Polzeath, Boscastle, Eden Project - lots of fresh air and great mackerel fishing on the Mary Kate II at Padstow. Thanks for a warm welcome - we hope to be back very again soon.
We had a great relaxing week - just what we needed........great central, peaceful spot for sightseeing and a cosy and welcoming environment - all to be congratulated!
The cottage is just superb! Everything you could ask for here...
June 2007
Back again and still loving it! The cottage excellent as usual and although the weather could have been better we have enjoyed it all.
Within minutes of arriving we had the delight of watching a family of stoats playing on the lawn! Although the weather has been a bit wet we've had plenty to occupy our days and it's great to come "home" to this idyllic cottage. We all loved watching the squirrels whilst having breakfast in the conservatory. A great place to explore the best of Cornwall - Thanks!
Wonderfully relaxing. We have particularly enjoyed walking the Camel trail and seeing the varied wildlife - not forgetting the chickens joining in the sunbathing!
May 2007
Your beautiful quiet cottage was just what we needed to wind down. The hedgerows and the gardens were at their best! A perfect spot to explore the Camel trail, Padstow, Bodmin and port Isaac. The comfort and convenience of the cottage much appreciated.
A delightful cottage, so peaceful and relaxing. Cornwall has looked so lovely in the early summer. We have walked around the local villages and the Camel Trail, plus the coastal path at Mevagissey and beyond Rock and Daymer. An excellent break. Will be back for more!
April and Easter 2007
Returned for our second year at the Bull's House...........so relaxing to walk through the woods with the primroses and bluebells. Cottage great - will be back next year!
Cottage is Fab and close to everything. Felt like home from home. Thanks for all the little extras. Blisland Inn not really suitable for young children............and the young persons view - Flambards was really good. The beach at Falmouth is fantastic. I really want to come back again!......we had a brilliant time watching Doc Martin being filmed.
Beautiful cottage, lovely views, great break. Cycled to Padstow and back along the Camel Trail. Spent a day on the beach at Polzeath. Lovely weather, great food...........
A lovely cottage ain a very peaceful location, great views. Walk to the Blisland Inn very pleasant and a great value Sunday Lunch was enjoyed by all......The cottage is warm and the 3 levels plus the conservatory work together very well...
March 2007
What a find! A beautiful cottage, a very warm welcome and lovely weather. We enjoyed the log fire, the relaxation and the wonderful views.......
Coldest week of the winter...............However, the warmth and cosiness of the cottage was wonderful to return to, plus the views over the valley. Thank you for our lovely welcome.....
Superb cottage! We have stayed in around 10 cottages in the West Country and this is the BEST! Lovely weather, Polzeath great, Camel trail on doorstep. Peace and quiet. 10/10
We have had a wonderful time. Comfortable, warm, well equipped cottage. We will be back to finish walking the camel trail. Going home rested and fitter than when we arrived. See you later in the year!
February 2007
We are regular visitors to Cornwall. We normally stay a bit nearer the coast but it was well worth the few extra miles to come back to a cosy cottage with great views and a warm welcome. Thanks... (Excellent facilities)
January 2007
Just what we needed - the perfect break for the New Year. Lovely cottage - above what we were expecting. many thanks (And do visit the Blisland as everyone recommends!) Happy New Year.........
December 2006
A fabulous, relaxing, cosy Christmas. The cottage and surroundings exceeded our expectations & we will recommend! Specially enjoyed dog walking in Rock, a breathtaking view on the Beach and the sun came out!.... Camel Trail ideal at the end of the drive - Daisy doesn't want to go home.........
Excellent relaxing location. Cottage all we wanted and more! Had a lovely holiday and look to return in the Summer. Port Isaac Stunning!
November 2006
Bull's House is a wonderful place and ideal for recuperation. Facilities, views, welcome - all fantastic. Walked half the Camel Trail and hope to return to cycle the second half! Enjoyed the food ale and atmosphere at the Blisland Inn
Amazing weather! We loved Port Isaac and driving from Lands End to St Ives. The Bull's House was a cosy place to come home to and have a nice cup of tea. We will see you soon!
October 2006
Guy like the crab sandwich at Rock, Harri liked the Eden Project and Tom loved body boarding at Polzeath. The Bull's House was perfect and the immediate location beautiful. Thank you Gary and Maureen.
We appreciate much the comfort provided in the Bull's House and the loneliness and nature surrounding it. We're suprised about the 20 degree centigrade and the sunny week we have spent here. the coast and the tides in special St Michaels Mount impressed us most. [A family from Switzerland]
We had such a lovely time with a fab base to come back to everyday. We loved driving the lanes, so beautiful and so full of life. All the bays are clean with mussels, cockles and anemones growing in the Rock pools.............. We ate alot of fish and so will go home healthy and happy! xxx
September 2006
Thanks for a great week in this great cottage. There are so many things to discover in Cornwall. For Example: The Bedruthan Steps, Fowey, the Golitha Falls....unfortunately our week is too short. Hope to see you again! A family from Germany
A great holiday, highlights of which include: lunch at the "Potters Barn", a short walk away; Helford which is worth the trip; and Daymer Bay, sheltered sands and great for kids.
August 2006
We've really enjoyed our week at The Bull's House - Thank you! (Though I still didn't manage to find the monument to Charlotte Dymond) Really enjoyed walking through Shell Woods and the Rock to Padstow ferry- it's quick but good fun! This guest is referring to a tragedy that occurred on Bodmin Moor near Rough Tor and which features in a poem by Cornish Poet Charles Causley - "The Ballad of Charlotte Dymond".
A lovely cottage and a wonderful week. Harlyn Bay lovely and safe for children; biking on the Camel Trail is a must. The Granary restaurant in Wadebridge is well worth a visit.
July 2006
The Bull's House is so quiet and relaxing. How can a week pass so quickly? Great beaches at Harlyn Bay. Excellent food at the Blisland Inn. We are going home most reluctantly.
We spent a wonderful week in this beautifully situated and so well equipped cottage. Thank you for the warm welcome with scones and clotted cream. Our highlight: Bedruthan Steps, we spent a wonderful day on the beach. A family from Hamburg
Well appointed cottage. Cornwall fantastic - enjoyed Padstow, St Ives & Eden Project. Rick Steins and Blisland Inn great for eating.
June 2006
Thanks for a great holiday. Our first visit to Cornwall and can't wait to come back again to do all the things we never got around to. A must are the many coastal path walks, secluded bays, meals at The Edge port Isaac.....
Our second visit to Bull's House cottage did not disappoint......Our highlights were cycling along the Camel Trail - Padstow to Wadebridge. Also excellent beach at Daymer Bay where our 18 month old son liked collecting shells in his bucket. Thank you!
Charming Cottage with lovely views, excellent facilities. Made to feel very welcome by Gary and Maureen. Reminded my wife of a small village in India.
What a wonderful place, both well presented & clean. Thank you for the little extras! If you have children Dobwalls Adventure Park is lots of fun. Bedruthan Steps has a fantastic beach. A good Indian restaurant - Bash Baagan Wadebridge.
May 2006
All we could possibly have hoped for for our Honeymoon! Fantastic cottage, weather, hosts and a beautiful county. If you want a special night out give the Blue Tomato at Polzeath a go! Now rebooked in Hollyhill for August 2007!
Lovely cottage, brilliantly equipped. Weather amazingly WET!! However managed a relaxing break. Camel Trail great. Winery worth a visit, Lost Gardens lovely. Many thanks to our hosts.
April 2006
Cottage and facilities all excellent! We have had a very relaxing break here and intend to come back next year... Try the short walk to the Potters Barn for cream teas. Now rebooked for the same week in 2007!
We had a lovely holiday despite the varied Cornwall weather. We found good clean kennels that operate a a day crèche.... The entry continues with a comprehensive list of attractions and places visited and a junior member of the party comments:- thanks for the eco- friendly experience and for a wonderful holiday.
March 2006
A great cottage ! We had a lovely time at Padstow. The Red Lion Pub in Newquay has good food and Newquay Zoo is a good place to go for a day out. The Camel Trail is a nice and relaxing walk. An 11 year old guest
February 2006 (Half Term)
A fabulous break. Padstow great - especially Rick Stein's. Good walks at Bude and Tintagel + Boscastle well worth a visit. Cottage lovely and very well equipped. Comfy beds and really warm. A brilliant week we'll be back!
Christmas & New Year 2005/6
A Lovely cottage -we had great walks along the Camel Trail, Padstow and Perranporth. The Blisland Inn was great.
A smashing little cottage. Great use of space. We had a lovely week. Thanks and Happy New Year! This family group also rented Hollyhill for the New Year Week
Thank you for the warm welcome! The week has passed much too quickly. We had a lovely time and Annabelle's first Christmas was one to remember... Walk the Camel trail, go to Polzeath, Rock, Padstow and eat cream teas EVERY DAY! A group celebrating a 70th Birthday reunion and Christmas who also rented Swallows Nest at the same time. The group converged on Colesent from Los Angeles, Nashville, Switzerland and London!
November 2005
Thank you for a very enjoyable weekend. Weather was dreadful but still managed beautiful walks with the dog and cosy nights in front of the fire!
October 2005
2005 - the second trip to the Bull's House. Fantastic weather for October and the same warm welcome.........The couple from Germany mentioned in May's comments!
Beautiful cottage, fantastic location & lovely warm welcome. Had a Wonderful week. Top tips for travellers:- Cycle the Camel Trail, great fun, hard work but rewarding...........
September 2005
Lovely cottage deep in the countryside super for the dogs and Ollie (5 Months) who had a great first holiday. Lovely September weather...........
A fabulous cottage in a wonderful location. Gary & Maureen have though of everything you could want for a comfortable stay. We love the beaches at Polzeath and Daymer Bay......
Great Cottage, Very well equipped. Have had a great holiday.........
Lovely clean cottage in beautiful peaceful location. Great weather just right for making the most of the excellent beaches. Children had a fun day at Crealy!
August 2005
Well equipped, clean and comfortable cottage in a beautiful setting. Great to return to after a busy days sightseeing.
We had a warm welcome with Maureen and the cream tea was very much appreciated. The cottage and location are absolutely beautiful.
July 2005
A lovely restful holiday. Beautiful accommodation - very convenient for all attractions once we had found our bearings!
A lovely cottage in a great location. Wonderful hosts who are very caring.....Hope to come again and THANKS for everything. Visitors from Singapore
A warm welcome when we arrived - glorious weather - a pleasure, at the end of coastal walks to look forward to the comfort of Bull's House - Thank you.
June 2005
Warm welcome by Gary and Maureen, excellent accommodation enhanced by lovely weather. Enjoyed Lost gardens of Heligan, Eden Project, Lanhydrock House and Gardens . Very quiet location. Hope to come again. This was our first visit to Cornwall.
Excellent accommodation and a beautiful location, we could not have asked for more. We enjoyed walking in Cardinham and Shell woods, the fish and chips at Padstow and the lost Gardens of Heligan. We hope to come back soon. Thank you.
May 2005
We have truly had a great week. Sad to leave such a beautiful cottage in such lovely surroundings. Enjoyed Rick Steins Fish and Chips in Padstow. All hope to come back again. Very picturesque Thanks again!
A lovely cottage with every attention to detail thought of. You walk through the door and you relax straight away (with the help of the cream tea!) Fish and Chips a must at Padstow. If you have dogs go to Rock and of course walk the Camel. A wonderful holiday and the weather behaved its self!! Cheers. xx
Beautiful equipped neat house with fanciful view over an amazing landscape! Gratulation, Bulls house is a direct hit. A must is Eden Project, Looe, polperro, Mevagissey and of course Bedruthen Steps. Much more has not to be mastered within one week. The quintessence is that we have to come back! A German couple and they are coming back! They went straight home and booked to return in October!
April 2005
Lovely cottage in scenic and relaxing setting. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, made very welcome and comfortable. Thank you most warmly..........Countryside throughout Cornwallis wonderful, more like Australia than any part of the UK we have seen. Very nice for a family of homesick Aussies! Currently living in the UK
This was our first holiday with our 3 month old son and we couldn't have asked for a better holiday. The Bull's house is beautifully converted offering beautiful accommodation, views, wonderful log fire and all the facilities we needed. The cottage was immaculate and the welcoming touches of scones, tea and flowers were very thoughtful. We did some wonderful walks:- the Camel Trail between Wadebridge and Padstow, the coastal path from Boscastle to Tintagel and Cardinham woods. They were all excellent.
Despite the rain hail and wind The Bull's House was comfortable and warm. Lovely views and lanes full of primroses.......We shall come again (Without the broken ankle!) to walk the Camel Trail. Many thanks for your warm welcome.
Cottage better than expected and more! Its the little touches that make it stand out - especially the scones, very yummy! Thank you for making our visit and Milly's first holiday so enjoyable.