Guest Comments - Hollyhill

September 2008

Hollyhill is a nice place to relax. The cottage is very nice and comfortable and the garden is beautiful. There are many things and places to look at in the countryside. We enjoyed our holidays in Cornwall. Thank you very much! A couple from Germany - 2 week stay.

August 2008

Our second time at Colesent and hopefully not our last. We had a traffic jam in the lane, got stuck behind five badgers! Nobody minded!

Had a lovely restful fortnight. Cottage lovely, had all we needed. Dogs enjoyed garden and walks along Camel trail. Weather awful but we did not let that stop us! Thanks Gary and Maureen for a treat with the Cream Tea and flowers on arrival, it was very nice to have that waiting for us.

July 2008

Had a fantastic time, would love to stay longer. Thank you to Gary & Maureen for being perfect hosts as usual! We will be back next year, especially if cow herding is included !!?! Some cows came into our grounds from the adjoining fields and our guests and the local farmer enjoyed rounding them up and sending them back to where they should have been!

We have had a good time in this fantastic cottage, very clean, massive garden and lovely rooms.

June 2008

Another wonderful relaxing holiday in this delightful cottage. A real home from home with a warm welcome.

My sisters first holiday with myself and my four children. Fantastic time! Great weather, we loved the cottage and we had a fantastic time with our friends and hosts Gary and Maureen. Thanks to them for helping make it a holiday we will remember x

Had a great Royal Cornwall Show which was made better by a quiet relaxing cottage and accommodating proprietor.

May 2008

Having got back to the UK from a ten day business trip to China, Vietnam and Hong Kong two days before arriving at Colesent it has to be said this idyllic spot reminds you that England has its own slices of heaven and this is surely one of them. From 5 star hotels to Paradise  from noise and bustle to peace and tranquillity, this  is 'home from home' and one to come back to. We need say no more, thank you Gary and Maureen. Oh except to say we did the Colesent Challenge ! Cycling 34.5 miles to Padstow and back (Camel Trail) and my bum still hurts!

A thoroughly enjoyable time, very comfortable in tranquil surroundings. Great walks with our dog - Camel Trail, Shell woods beaches etc. Weather great - an added bonus. Would love to come back. Many thanks.

Short but ever so sweet as always. The perfect tonic just as you promised. Simply cannot tire of this place and your impeccable service. The boys (dogs) are exhausted although we are totally revived. Love as always and see you soon xxx

April 2008

For fear of repeating ourselves, once again a great chance to relax and unwind, thanks again to Gary and Maureen.

Have had a wonderful 11 days - weather excellent, loved the garden and cottage. Cornwall has been everything we hoped it would be. Took a while (4 days) to operate the T.V but soon got used to it........Thank you so much for a beautiful holiday. (very sorry about the TV - I will improve the instructions on how to use but to any future guests - please don't suffer in silence!)

 Had a wonderful time, we really liked the area and the cottage was great. We would like to come back again. Thank you to Gary and Maureen!

March 2008

The ideal location, lovely garden, views over the surrounding countryside, good (dry) weather, great accommodation all helped to make a wonderful holiday. Many thanks - loved the welcome & flowers & milk!

This is our third time at Colesent. Still have a fabulous time - will be back. Bob and Karen want to try the Colesent Challenge (Cycling to Padstow and back - see August 2007 entry). Thanks for everything it was a very special 60th birthday.

Feb 2008

Lovely setting, accommodation really good value and our hosts most friendly and welcoming.

January 2008

In spite of the weather your cottage was so comfortable, warm and cosy.... Everything was first class. We would love to come back at a later date. (Two Cornish sisters in their 80's who had moved away to Birmingham and Scotland coming back to see kith and kin. They stayed for 3 weeks and were driven about by Colin (son/nephew) who also made the trip.)

Christmas and New Year 70/08

A great time had by all. The cottage beautiful, idyllic location and the thoughtfulness of the extras much appreciated. Lovely not to have to buy cleaning products etc. Scones were gorgeous. Basket of goodies and milk a lovely touch. Hope to return in the summer. Enjoyed seeing in the New Year in Hollyhill...... (now rebooked for next New Year!)

We are returning guests having stayed in Swallow's Nest cottage in April. I'd love to tell you that all was awful and it was the worst Christmas ever - TO KEEP EVERYONE ELSE AWAY - But again the stay has been perfect. The cottage and location is nothing short of heaven...............Go to Cardinham woods for walks and cream teas and The Maltsters Arms at Chapel Amble for dinner OR just stay in and enjoy a slice of Utopia at Colesent. xxxxx

December 2007

Thank you for a wonderful few days away. Lots of walking & lots of relaxing in front of the log fire - much needed after walking in the gale force winds! BACK SOON - Thank you!

November 2007

Once again a great place to get away and unwind. Weather's been very kind. Lots of places to walk, Shell Woods at this time of year - beautiful for a stroll. We will be back again soon.....

Thank you for a lovely break. Cottage superb and peaceful. We can't wait to come again.

Thank you again for a lovely Holiday Cottage. Even the weather was not too wet or cold. See you all again soon....

October 2007

Half Term - Wonderful time had by all. Warm welcome much appreciated. We hope to return soon - Thank you.

This is our fourth visit to Colesent Cottages. Every time we have received a warm welcome to this superb home from home. Cosy and comfortable in a delightful location....thank you for another lovely two weeks!

Very nice, comfortable cottage - plenty of room and lovely large kitchen... a good centre for exploring Cornwall. Thank you from us all.

September 2007

Wonderful, wonderful holiday. Even better than the first time. Thank you Gary and Maureen for your kindness and for providing such a relaxing atmosphere.

Second time here, just as good as the last time. A great location for touring the coast or for long walks on beautiful Bodmin Moor. The Old Inn at St Breward still wins our 5 stars! Can't wait to come back in '08.

August 2007

A great time.....Cottage a comfortable base after days out. Would recommend Camel trail Bike rides, Eden Project, Portcothan and Trebarwith Strand (check tide times!)

Our third time staying here, always fab and relaxing. Seal sanctuary at Gweek good for families on dull days. See you again!

July  2007

Great 2 weeks, very lucky with the weather. You cannot beat the location of this place. Best Beaches are Porthcothan and Polzeath. People who stay here must complete the "Colesent Challenge" which is Poleys Bridge to Padstow and back! Colesent Challenge - Cycling along the Camel trail - about 35 miles round trip! Poley's Bridge is the bridge across the Camel at the end of our drive.

We had a good week, seeing the tawny owl was one of the best bits.......gorgeous location, very comfortable cottage .

A lovely all round experience.....Scones and pasties are the best!

June 2007

A lovely holiday. Cottage is very well equipped and cosy, beautiful garden. Go to Trevano Gardens - wonderful. We will be back, so much more to do and see.

Fabulous cottage, wonderful supplies, shampoo etc. Beautiful setting....Many Thanks.....

A wonderful well equipped cottage. We had a great time and they even arranged the sunshine for us!

May 2007

Half term - A fantastic cottage! Lovely location. We have had a great holiday. Many thanks for the cream tea - What a kind gesture!

Sad to be leaving today, enjoyed a very nice week. Eden Project wonderful, also pretty fishing villages. Very comfortable cottage, enjoyed the garden and its inhabitants. Thank you!

A lovely well equipped cottage, cream tea and flowers a very nice welcome. Cottage very spacious. Very peaceful ......... Thank you we had a lovely time (No stress)

Most enjoyable holiday.......The cottage is so lovely and well equipped. Thank you for the very warm welcome, with a splendid cream tea on arrival. We would love to revisit.

April and Easter 2007

We've had a wonderful time, the cottage and surroundings are fantastic and the personal touches were so lovely. We've had cream teas and BBQs on the patio and fab log fires at night. Could not have wished for a better honeymoon. Would like to come back - maybe for our anniversary?

This cottage is really pretty and the internet pictures do no do it justice. It's perfect for a family with small children! We loved staying here and are hoping to be back again! Thanks for making our stay so enjoyable........

Great cottage for children. We had a lovely week doing some bike riding and exploring beaches. Thank a lot - wish we could stay longer.......!

March 2007

Started with a great welcome and a new kitchen to "christen" and just kept on going! Lovely cottage in wonderful setting; and HOW did you manage to arrange such superb weather? Many thanks. We'll be back..........

Wonderful. Very peaceful.....Hopefully, we'll be back this year. Gary & Maureen - Thank you very much!

February 2007

Perfect place for adults, children and dogs. Everything we forgot was here! The location is perfect and the cottage is of a high standard. We hope to be back in October.

First time here was our honeymoon last May (in the Bull's House) Second time (here in Hollyhill) just as enjoyable. Coming back in August....Just can't keep away!

January 2007

Had a lovely stay in the cottage over New Year. Generously equipped with pretty much everything you could need. The weather was against us.....we would love to return in a warmer season! Wild life was great to watch from the bay window!

December 2006

Had a great time with Gary & Maureen. A very helpful and understanding couple! We hope to be here again soon! The cottage: A lovely place which exceeded our expectations and the path leading to the cottage is so familiar now that we do not need our Sat Nav! A very pleasant holiday!

November 2006

Warm and comfortable cottage but missing one thing - egg cups! Great place to explore Cornwall's north and south coast even in November! [Actually there were egg cups in the cupboard all the time!]

Lovely cottage, luxurious fixtures and fittings. Absolute solitude - lovely. We've been able to see North and South coastal villages, the moor - even Lands End from this base. And we've had 10 days of lovely weather (well...OK....8) Thanks for letting us stay!

We've had a great time here surfing at Polzeath & visiting the amazing Eden Project. Beautiful cottage and surroundings. We all enjoyed the scones and cream on arrival. Thanks for a great holiday!

September 2006

Magnificent holiday, wonderful cottage - Maureen and Gary very kind and thoughtful. We especially enjoyed the variety of experiences - beaches, moorland, woods, cliffs and farmland. Excellent for walking. Wonderful early morning dog walking down the lane, along the Camel Trail and back by the river. Booked in again for the same two weeks in 2007!

Fantastic location, great cottage. Beautiful walks along the Camel trail..... Best place to eat is the Old Inn at St Breward. Best beach for dogs is Daymer Bay (next to Polzeath). Tea shop just opened along the Camel Trail at Tresarrett very nice and welcoming. Good places to visit - Port Isaac, Padstow....Just everywhere really! Hope to be back again next year.

August 2006

We've had a lovely week here. Hollyhill is a well equipped cottage in a beautiful and peaceful location. Thank you for the use of the bikes. We would love to come again.

Thank you for a great couple of weeks. Excellent cottage and a great base for walks, the beach and days out. We don't think the website pictures do it justice, it is better than we imagined.

July 2006

Tranquillity with a capital T. Calm and peaceful. Beautiful views. Will keep details and hope to return again and again.

Peaceful house, wonderful nature, fantastic weather- Can we move in?. Thank you for a great 3 weeks!

June 2006

A wonderful experience to stay at Hollyhill cottage. There is everything you need. Poppy thoroughly enjoyed the wildlife as we did. We will come again but next time for two weeks!

Our second wonderful week here - found even more wonderful beaches and loved the entertaining wildlife from the window! When can we come back please?

We have all had a lovely holiday. Cottage spacious and well kept. Everything one needs for a comfortable stay. The weather was fantastic and we have seen Cornwall at its very best. Thank you.

May 2006

We have all enjoyed a fab week at Hollyhill Cottage - great cottage in a wonderful location. We all enjoyed Daymer Bay, Polzeath ("Surfs Up" surf school really recommended!) and the Camel Trail. We cycled Wadebridge to Padstow (twice!) We all earned our Rick Stein fish and chips! A very comfortable and well equipped cottage - Thank you.

We enjoyed our stay in Hollyhill very much. The welcome was warm and caring - feels very good. For us the first time in Cornwall; beautiful space to be . Thanks for all. A couple from the Netherlands.

Very spacious and well equipped cottage. Many thanks for a great start to our Honeymoon - the champagne was an exceptional gesture! Wonderfully peaceful & relaxing area/surroundings.

Plenty to see, plenty to see for us and our two adult children. All enjoyed the area and the very comfortable cottage. Booked in again for September!

April 2006

What a treat! Superb cottage, welcome & locality! We have visited most of Cornwall - everything's within easy reach. Lovely walks, children loved the wildlife & coming home to the cottage to relax after a busy day has made for a perfect holiday - Thank you so much.

Lovely cottage, little personal touches; icing on the cake! Perfect location for most of Cornwall. Excellent walks. Dogs and Kids loved the Camel Trail. Thanks for a lovely relaxing holiday.

Lovely cottage, thoughtful extras, so quiet and full of birds. The old in at St Breward is great for familie. Brown Willy and Rough Tor are great walks. Saw Harry Enfield on Daymer Bay!

March 2006

Super cottage and great location - really enjoyed our visit and felt at home straight away. Very much appreciated the thoughtful touches of cream tea and basics provided for. Hope to be be back soon.

We have thoroughly enjoyed our break. What a relaxing inviting place to stay.... I hope we come back in the future . We loved the setting.

We have thoroughly enjoyed another week in Hollyhill Cottage. Great days out cycling, walking and visiting new places. Was very taken with the North coastline from Trevone Bay to Padstow. The cottage is lovely - thank you!

Christmas & New Year 2005/6

We have had a lovely week. The cottage is very comfortable and cosy......Would love to come back again. Part of a larger family group also renting The Bull's House

The welcome pack was fabulous, the stay great as before. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you and Happy new Year. A Couple and Father returned for their second Christmas in Hollyhill!

November 2005

September 2005

Thank you for a most enjoyable and relaxing holiday. The warm welcome and cream tea were much appreciated. Hope to be back sometime!

Very tranquil relaxing two weeks. Padstow and Fowey worth a visit. The dogs were treated like royalty at the Blisland Inn (really warm friendly locals) Cottage really well equipped but a sharp knife would be useful. [Oops - sorry! Brand new chefs knife set and block now in all cottages] We would like to return for a further visit.

August 2005

Lovely time had by all, nice weather & great cottage - what a great little spot. Hope to return next year and we'll bring bikes!

A great location and cottage - plenty of space inside and out...

Totally enjoyed our stay here. We knew the area quite well so re-visiting places, beaches etc- wonderful! The cottage has been very comfortable and agree, well equipped.

 

July 2005

Fab time in a wonderfully tranquil setting. Cottage spacious and fully equipped - couldn't ask for more. A place to leave the world behind. Best Wishes, hope to see you again. [Family visiting from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates , originally from Wales and Australia]

What a peaceful week! We have woken to birds and squirrels in the garden every morning It is rare to find a cottage where every thing we need is provided - many thanks to all who contributed to our lovely holiday.

June 2005

Lovely Cottage, great views............. Would recommend this to anyone.

Had a wonderful time. Fantastic cottage, garden, views. Albert the dog loved it! Will be back!

May 2005

A delightful cottage, wonderful surroundings, one of the best cottage we have ever stayed in.

A very comfortable cottage that exceeded expectations.

Lovely place, lots to see, good wildlife, lots of room, will be heading back this way again.

April 2005

After a long journey we received a warm welcome. We were initially concerned that we might rattle around in a cottage that could sleep 7 but we needn't have worried as we felt cosy and comfortable. Sadie, our Westie enjoyed the back garden!

Easter 2005

Very comfortable cottage - we're relaxed and refreshed. Enjoyed the bike ride to Padstow along the Camel Trail !! Thank you.

Lovely, well equipped, cosy cottage .........Lovely location and so much to see. Children enjoyed the wildlife. Thanks for everything.

March 2005

Thank you for all your hospitality! The scones were fantastic. Very comfortable accommodation that made us feel right at home. [Family from Perth, Australia]

Autumn/Winter04/05

We have had a lovely off-season break. Mild days, great for walking. Toasting ourselves in front of the fire in the evening. We will definitely be back to "Colesent Cottages"

Outstanding Cottage and cleanliness

Fantastic place. Thanks for a great stay. Was all we hoped for and more. Great walk's, dogs loved it, lovely scenery and very peaceful. All the best for 2005

Summer 2004

A lovely equipped cottage with beautiful views. The cream tea was very enjoyable in the garden after a long journey. Good, safe beaches at Polzeath and Daymer Bay. Lots of Pretty villages to visit - Padstow, Mevagissey, Tintagel and Boscastle to name but a few. Recommend the Eden Project and Trebah Gardens. Take a trip on the Jubilee Queen from Padstow to see the seals. Very central base for visiting everywhere in Cornwall.

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