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Cubert. Renovated 16th C. cottage Nr Crantock Holywell and Polly Joke beaches

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Nearby Polly Joke beach.
Village location next to the ancient church
Interior
Large living space with Feature Inglenook
quiet location next to the church

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cubert
  • Holywell Bay Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Crantock Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Fistral Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cubert. Renovated 16th C. cottage Nr Crantock Holywell and Polly Joke beaches

Elmar is a large four hundred year old period cottage complete with a massive Inglenook fireplace and bread oven situated in a quiet village location tucked away next to the ancient parish church just a mile away from the sea. The cottage comfortably sleeps four guests in two bedrooms.The bedrooms have just been renovated to expose stone and cob walls and a delightful ancient fireplace in the main bedroom Its character features, wood burning stove and quiet location make it an ideal romantic retreat for couples, including those who want to bring their dog away with them.Perfect for families in the school holidays as well. Two pubs, two restaurants and a general store/Post Office compliment the village. Cubert is well located with easy access to Crantock beach, Polly Joke and Holywell Bay. The attractions of the Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan, Lands End are easily reached by car as are the famous fishing villages up and down the coast. The surf capital of Britain, Newquay, is only five miles away with its world famous facilities. Cubert however is more suited to those seeking a more tranquil family holiday with very pretty walks to the beaches including Polly Joke which has recently been voted one of Britain’s best secret beaches. Locally there are two pubs in the village including the picturesque Smugglers Den Inn, a delightful 16th Century Thatched Inn a restaurant and organic bakery. . The Three local beaches are all within walkable distance of the cottage. Holywell Bay and Crantock Beach offer vast sandy bays with dunes, rock pools and caves to explore. In between is the gem that is Polly Joke, a gloriously natural beach surrounded by nothing more than National Trust headlands with a beautiful rugged coastline. For walkers, join the South West coastal path which meanders through the three local beaches before rising up the magnificent headlands on its spectacular journey on this section of the coast. Good shore fishing locally, with charter boats available at Newquay.

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Property manager

Steve Franklin
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
One dog permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newquay

Located in Newquay, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay Beach. Holywell Bay Fun Park and Lappa Valley Steam Railway are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Cubert

What's nearby

  • Holywell Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Tolcarne Beach - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Crantock Beach - 10 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Fistral Beach - 14 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Porth Beach - 16 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Quintrell Downs Station - 11 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bowgie Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Old Albion Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Watering Hole - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Surf Bay Restaurant and Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cubert. Renovated 16th C. cottage Nr Crantock Holywell and Polly Joke beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cubert. Renovated 16th C. cottage Nr Crantock Holywell and Polly Joke beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cubert. Renovated 16th C. cottage Nr Crantock Holywell and Polly Joke beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cubert. Renovated 16th C. cottage Nr Crantock Holywell and Polly Joke beaches located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Holywell Bay Fun Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Holywell Bay Beach and Crantock Beach. South West Coast Path Section 17 Trailhead and Perranporth Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Character Cottage
Beautifully decorated, cosy and comfortable and only a mile to lovely Holywell Bay which is one of the best dog friendly beaches in Cornwall in our opinion. Shop, bakery/deli and fish and chip shop close by. Loads of great coastal walks nearby and so many lovely beaches, pubs and places of interest to visit. Particularly like all the old mine engine houses dotted around and the local history about mining, fishing. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michaela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
We had a wonderful time! Perfect cottage for our small family (2 adults, 2 kids). Nice garden! We will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elke S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
calm&cosy
Ein absoluter Wohlfühlort für alle, die es ruhiger mögen. Sehr gut ausgestattetes Cottage, stilvoll eingerichtet mit Garten. Perfekt für uns als dreiköpfige Famile, wir wären gerne länger geblieben. Unkomplizierte Kommunikation mit dem Gastgeber, kontaktloser check-in.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Uriges Cottage
Es ist ein ganz phantastisches Cottage, klein aber fein! Alles da was man braucht, mit viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Kontakt zum Vermieter war immer nett. Die Lage ist auch sehr schön, der nächste Strand ist zu Fuß in etwa 30 min erreichbar. Allein der Weg dorthin ist schon traumhaft! Unser kleiner Hund war auch willkommen und hat sich sehr wohl gefühlt! Wir kommen gerne wieder ☺️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely cottage in a thriving community
Well equipped clean cottage. The steps into the bathroom however should be clearly marked as very difficult to see and could be potentially dangerous. Define with different coloured tiling? Good location close to the coast and situated in a village that has good amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great character cottage
Excellent place to stay; old cottage with modern amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
The experience was great. Close to beaches and dog walks etc. local coop nearby and bakery also. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cottage
Comfortable accommodation well presented and clean. The welcome manual gives all the information needed to enjoy your stay both at the property and the local area. We had a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jubilee staycation
This was our second visit to Elmar and we loved it even more the second time. The kids loved having wifi and we enjoyed all the cottages comforts. Cubert is a fab place to stay and was particularly gorgeously decorated for the jubilee. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth M., Wilton CT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elmar
A very comfortable and clean cottage with wonderful Coastal Path nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy Elmar
Beautifully renovated cottage. In the quiet village of Cubert. Location perfect for all the fantastic beaches nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Belinda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As Lovely as Ever
Me with my 2 adult children plus dog. The cottage is perfect for us: Cubert is an adorable village and close to so much all within a walkable distance: a local shop, great chippy, Crantock and West Pentire only a short drive away with Polly Joke beach. Facilities at Elmar are all there, always clean, with a good size kitchen and bathroom. Central heating, fab log fire and cozy lounge for nights in. Lack of Wi-Fi may put younger families off but being able to switch off isn't a bad thing sometimes. We'll be back very soon, again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday
This is a great place to stay. Lots of great beaches nearby.....you just have to get up early to get a parking space (in school holidays). Cottage was comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
We had a lovely stay, the property is well equipped, beds are comfy, and especially recommend walking to the pub ‘smugglers den’ lovely walk across the fields and very good food. Great for dog walks, Would definitely return. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Loulla W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in a great location
The cottage is beautiful and very well equipped. It’s in a lovely village with local pubs and small shops within walking distance. The beaches and walks around the area are great and plentiful. The garden is lovely although not directly outside the property. Parking is shared with the cottage next door so good communication is required with your neighbours but we didn’t have any problems. I would definitely return and recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Tracey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Week
Just back from a lovely week staying at Elmar. Beautiful cottage just need to take your own hairdryer and toilet roll
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Jacky H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wild few days
Loved the inside of the cottage, beautifully renovated !!!!!... Super location, near to beautiful dog friendly beaches and great to have a dog exercise village field opposite the cottage and an enclosed garden. Our only real problem (not the owner's fault) was when we arrived the boiler was not working so we had no heat or hot water. It took three engineers on three different days to sort the problem. We were able to light the wood burner for heat in the evening but not hot water. Owner very helpful and has given us a partial refund immediately. The steps up (and crucially down) from back door into kitchen are quite steep and when wet slippery. The dog had a crashing fall and so did one of the engineers who came to fix the boiler. Good village shop. Other amenities closed but as Februarly not surprising.

8/10 Good

Denise W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage. Good location
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschönes Ferienhaus!!!
Wunderschönes Ferienhaus!!!

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
We had a lovely weeks stay at Elmer, the cottage is exactly as described and we’ll equipped. The location is fab in a very quiet little village. We will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nigel F., Eastleigh

Comfortable and Peaceful place to stay
We're really pleased with our choice of Elmer Cottage to stay at for our long weekend break. The cottage was well appointed and comfortable in a quiet location with local amenities close at hand. It quickly felt like a home from home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Charming cottage in an excellent location
The cottage is charming and very nicely refurbished and offered everything we needed for a great holiday.Enjoyed the village location of the cottage and the fact we could take our dog. The village of Cubert has a small convenience store/post office and bakers, which were really handyand there is a recreation/dog friendly field opposite and small park the other end of the village. There are a couple of local pubs The Anvil in the village and the Snugglers den a walk across fields. The beaches are incredible, surrounded by stunning countryside all within healthy walking distances or very short car rides (if you are National trust member you get free car parking at Holywell and crantock. Prolly joke is free parking). We went also took our 6 yr old boy who loved the different beaches, but not as keen on the walking back, hence using the car on occasions
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

Beautiful cottage. Prrfect for peace and quiet
Initial impression when we walked into the cotrage was 'just perfect'. Could fault it. No wifi or mobile signal which i was completely happy with so a proper rest. No complaints at all
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tara F.

Lovely cottage, great location
Had a lovely time, lots of long beach walks, everything you need in the village in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adrian B.

A perfect cottage that is clean comfortable and in an ideal location to explore Cornwall
A beautiful cottage that has everything for a couple or small family to get the most out of a holiday or short break in Cornwall. Very clean and cosy accomodation in village that has all the ameneties to make for a great stay. This was the best booking we have ever made and we recommend to anyone looking for a great getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by Steve Franklin

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We bought the cottage having spent many happy family holidays in the area.

Recently we have fully renovated the cottage exposing a massive Inglenook fireplace complete with a bread oven and have installed a new Wood burning stove.

Why they chose this property

The cottage is a second home rather than a commercial let so you will find more home comforts such as good books to read, board games and local walking guides to compliment the character accommodation.

What makes this property unique

There are great local pubs and restaurants as well as fantastic coastal walks all year round

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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