Woodland Retreat

4.7★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

12 Customer Review(s)

John
September 2024

“Well named 'woodland retreat', clean, tidy and organised but disappointing the radiator/towel rail in bathroom didn't work and neither did the TV DVD player on a rainy day.”

Like of wifi and mobile signal was also a pain but otherwise the property was a nice to stay in and was comfortable.

Like of wifi and mobile signal was also a pain but otherwise the property was a nice to stay in and was comfortable.

- John, September 2024

Thanks for your review John and I'm glad you enjoyed the location and property. We haven't experienced any prior issues with the TV or towel rail before and the switching for the rail was installed new just before we started letting through Sykes (Cornish Cottage Holidays). I'll be down at Woodland Retreat in a couple of weeks, so I'll look into both these items then. The wifi and mobile reception have been a longer term issue, largely because of the secluded, valley location and the site managememt team have been making ongoing efforts to improve the wifi in particular. All constructive comments. such as yours, are much appreciated thanks. Best wishes Rob Property Owner
Angela September 2024

“The woodland retreat was a beautiful place to stay,it was clean,tidy it had ...”

The woodland retreat was a beautiful place to stay,it was clean,tidy it had beautiful surroundings it was very close to all the amenities I will be booking again for 2 weeks next year loved it ,so did my dog Dasher

- Angela, September 2024

Thanks for your great review Angela. Pat and I are delighted you had a great holiday and that Dasher did too. All guests' dogs seem to love the small enclosed garden! Also, many thanks for booking a two-week stay for next summer, it's really appreciated. Best wishes, Rob Property Owner
Julie September 2024

“Lovely, clean and comfortable accommodation.”

Great location in woodland and very close to all amenities. Lack of WiFi signal didn't bother me as was nice to be away from it all for a while! May worry some though. Great little secure garden for our dog. Would thoroughly recommend.

- Julie, September 2024

Thank you so much for your review Julie and I'm glad to hear the lack of wifi signal didn't concern you. A real chance to relax in the tranquil location. Pat and I thank you for choosing Woodland Retreat and we would be delighted should you decide to return, best wishes Rob Property Owner
Simon August 2024

“Overall the retreat was a lovely place to stay - comfortable, tidy, and perfect facilities.”

My only minor gripe was that the WiFi signal was so poor it was unusable.

- Simon, August 2024

Many thanks for your review Simon, I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at Woodland Retreat. I'm sorry the wifi signal was poor and this has now been a issue for some while. A downside of the beautiful, isolated location is that wifi and mobile signal is very variable, with the site being in a valley away from town. I appreciate your comments about the wifi and will take this up again with the site manager. Pat and I thank you for choosing Woodland Retreat and hope we may see you again, best wishes Rob Property Owner
Rachel July 2024

“Really lovely lodge.”

Very clean and has everything you could need for your stay. The fittings and furniture are all to a high standard and the beds are very comfy. Especially liked the little touches, the tray of scones, coffee and tea, and the books and games. It's also nice to have private outside space, especially with a dog. The site is really quiet and peaceful, ideal for stargazing and making friends with the local hedgehogs!

- Rachel, July 2024

Many thanks for that 5 star review Rachel and for your comment in our visitors' book. I'm especially glad your dog Billy enjoyed the enclosed garden. I'm really delighted with the standards maintained by my housekeepers, Alan and Alicia. Once again, many thanks for choosing Woodland Retreat and I do hope we see you again, best wishes, Rob. Property Owner
Kristy June 2024

“It was absolutely beautiful!”

Clean, well laid out & the hosts were extremely thoughtful with the items they provided (cooking utensils, outside bench, TV, board games, puzzles and much more…) they also went the extra mile as to leave some fresh cream, scones, jam & hot drink supplies! Which were well received after a 9 hour drive! The location is lovely & secluded, with the perfect little lawn for our pup! It was also super lovely to be away from the busy tourist attractions yet still just a few minutes drive from the local seafront with an amazing beach & parade of shops! Will 100% return next year!

- Kristy, June 2024

Wow! Thank you so much for that great review and I'm delighted your party and the pup had such an enjoyable time. I'm so pleased with my housekeepers, Alan and Alicia, and they are brilliant at feeding back things to me that may be improved to increase our guests' satisfaction. With my very best wishes, Rob Property Owner
David May 2024

“Wifi difficult but not major.”

Just means using it outside the door.

- David, May 2024

Thank you for your review David and I'm glad you were able to use the wifi somewhat. Pat and I visited later on Friday, to test a new wifi booster, but that didn't really help. On a positive note, Jo the site manager has let us know that even the team in reception have had some difficulties, so there's an engineer coming in on Tuesday to try and achieve a lasting improvement. I guess your 5 star review meant everything else was good for you at Woodland Retreat, so many thanks for staying and for leaving that positive review for us. Best wishes, Rob Property Owner
Marshall May 2024

“What a wonderful place!”

The setting leaves you feeling like you're in the middle of nowhere while being just minutes away from Perranporth and a little longer to Newquay. Be prepared for birdsong and rushing stream sounds as your backdrop when staying here it really is so peaceful and the whole place is well maintained! The accommodation itself was wonderful, comfortable beds, great shower and with all the extras you might need hairdryer, ironing board etc! The lodge was well maintained and extremely clean, even additional rug for dog to have some grip on the floor and throw blankets aplenty! Host's Rob and Pat were wonderful, easy to contact and made us feel so welcome and made sure we had everything we could possibly need for the whole stay, especially nice was the additional extras on arrival day of milk, scones, jam and cream! Only have 2 warnings (nothing to do with woodland retreat I might add) don't rely on the site Wi-Fi {no chance of streaming at all} we were on ID mobile (3) and that was pants too, sadly common in Cornwall. Secondly was the lane to the site, many pot holes and definitely not for the faint hearted. Overall rating 11 out of 10. We will be back for sure

- Marshall, May 2024

Wow, Marshall, what a fantastic review and it is so much appreciated. Responding to the couple of negatives, I agree that the wifi has bit hit and miss. I haven't had any problems, but I'm just checking emails and googling things like " how to improve your holiday home'. But, it is fair to say that the wifi could be better. It's something I've spoken with site management about and, hopefully, something will be done to improve it. In the meantime, I'm going to research some alternative options. The lane is narrow from both directions and it's wise to travel fairly slowly to avoid the potholes. I'll take this up with the local authorities. The upside of these 2 points is that Woodland Retreat is in a very beautiful and tranquil place, set in 6 acres of broadleaf woodland. It was an added bonus to meet you, Shanna and Obi and Pat and I will be delighted to see you again soon. With my thanks and very best wishes, Rob Property Owner
Samantha April 2024

“The apartment was outstanding very clean and was warm in the evenings.”

The site people are very slow in cutting the grass and things to keep the site clean, bins were full in need of emptying. Only problem was no signal on the phone. Had to use the car everyday and the roads weren’t that good very narrow and potholes every here and there. Can’t walk around without somebody coming on to you to see why you are there and what you are doing. The site would be better with a shop or something. To be honest this apartment would be better in a different location and site.

- Samantha, April 2024

Thank you for your review Samantha, but I'm sorry to hear you experienced some issues. It's a shame that I was only informed about the long grass quite late in your holiday, but at least it was cut promptly once the weather brightened up. I visited Woodland Retreat yesterday, cut the lawn edges and installed a new picnic table and benches, in addition to the comfy garden chairs. Being in a secluded valley, there can be some problems with mobile reception, usually if the weather is poor. I can't understand why anyone would question you being on site and I will take this up with the site manager, as I've always experienced nothing but cheery and helpful staff. To finish on a positive note, I'm glad that you enjoyed the bungalow itself and appreciated the great job done by our Housekeepers, Alan and Alicia. Best wishes, Rob Property Owner
Mark April 2024

“This is a lovely little property set in a quiet valley.”

.It is excellently equipped and maintained, and the very supportive owner responded immediately to resolve a minor plumbing problem. Even in poor weather the nearby coastline of wild cliffs and stunning beaches is a joy. So, too, are some of the local pubs and eating places. When you consider the cosy comforts of Woodland Retreat It is no surprise that we really enjoyed our stay and will be recommending it to our friends .

- Mark, April 2024

Thank you so much Mark for your generous review, it's a real pleasure to have such appreciative guests! I've passed on your earlier comments on to my emergency plumber, Wayne, who is always on the ball. Pat and I both hope we may welcome you again and, hopefully, it won't be in monsoon season next time. Best wishes, Rob Property Owner
Suzanne April 2024

“Lovely little house in a lovely setting”

- Suzanne, April 2024

Many thanks for your 5 star review Sue and I'll try to arrange better weather should you visit Woodland Retreat again! Best wishes, Rob Property Owner
Pamela March 2024

“This property exceeded our expectations!”

It is sited in a beautiful wooded area and there is even a small lake where mallards and moorhens are nesting. The property has recently been refurbished to a high standard; is spotlessly clean and extremely well-equipped with hob, full-size oven, microwave, kettle & toaster. A welcome pack was much appreciated & included milk, tea/coffee and a fresh packet of delicious scones! It's very pet friendly too (but a reminder to please keep dogs on lead when entering & leaving so as not to upset the wild fowl near entrance/.exit). Very handy to visit other areas-we will most certainly return.

- Pamela, March 2024

Thank you for your generous comments in this review Pam and also for your positive messages in our visitors' book. As our first guests since the winter refurbishment, Pat and I were delighted to hear your stay had left such a positive impression and you even managed to get a little sun! We look forward to your next visit and thanks so much, Rob Property Owner

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Summary

Single-storey
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Shower room, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Electric wall heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, kettle, toaster
TV, WiFi (see note)
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 1 car plus unallocated parking spaces
Enclosed front garden with lawn and furniture
Two small dogs or one medium sized, well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.6 miles, pub 1.6 miles, beach 1.6 miles
Note: Access is via a sloping path with a handrail and may not be suitable for guests with lower mobility
Note: Due to the property being located in a woodland valley, the WiFi strength and mobile signal can be intermittent, the owners apologise for any inconvenience caused

The property

Perranporth 1.6 miles.

Woodland Retreat is a single-storey, detached lodge settled into the tranquil Leycroft Valley Holiday Park in Perrancoombe, near Perranporth, ideal for a family looking for a getaway to Cornwall.

Park off-road and make your way over to this lovely property, nestled into a woodland backdrop, and offering an open-plan living space where guests can make themselves at home; here there is a kitchen with a selection of amenities to cater to your culinary needs, as well as a foldaway dining table where guests can indulge in a hearty meal, afterwards settling into the sitting area with a glass of fizz.

Freshen up in the bathroom, before cosying up for the night in one of the well-presented bedrooms, choosing between a double and a twin.

Outside, make the most of the sunshine with alfresco dining, where a garden with a lawn overlooks the park and allows you and your four-legged family member to relax in the sunshine.

This lodge rests in the rural location of Perrancoombe, a tranquil spot for your base, however for eating and drinking venues, head in to nearby Perranporth, where options include great cafes, pubs and bars (including the famous Watering Hole on the main beach), two Indian restaurants and traditional fish and chips!

There are several convenience stores for all of your holiday essentials; Perranporth also offers a fantastic sandy beach and a selection of stunning coastal walks stretching out through the St. Agnes Heritage Coast. St Agnes is another delightful town with a selection of eateries and pubs (The Tap House serves delicious food in a stunning surfer-style restaurant), as well as a lovely beach (Trevaunance Cove) and walks along the headlands. These further recommendations are also based on regular experience!

The Miners Arms in Mithian (an ancient Inn, with a secret passage and exceptional food).

The Bolingey Inn in Bolingey (a traditional village pub with great food).

The Blue Bar in Porthtowan (sit outside or try to bag a window seat to watch the surf! For a greater variety of attractions, visit the bustling seaside town of Newquay, where there is an aquarium, watersports facilities, Newquay Zoo and Trenance Gardens.

Or, for a longer day trip, you may want to visit arty St. Ives, the world famous Eden Project or atmospheric St Michael's Mount. All of this and so much more with a stay at the lovely Woodland Retreat.

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About the location

PERRANPORTH

Newquay 9 miles; Truro 9.5 miles.

Perranporth, a beautiful Cornish coastal town, lies in the heart of Poldark Country, the setting for the novels of Winston Graham who lived in Perranporth in the 1930s. Perranporth offers plenty of traditional pubs and shops, plus a classic bucket-and-spade beach that is lifeguarded in summer, overlooked by craggy rocks and a wonderful coastal path. Once known as the source of the finest tin, the community still retains reminders of the rich heritage with abandoned pump houses, mine shafts and workers’ cottages. The local Blue Hills Museum and Perranzabuloe Folk Museum are both well worth a visit to understand the fascinating history of this coastal area. Further afield are the miles of sandy beaches at Crantock and Holywell Bay, and the breathtaking coastal walks around St Agnes, much of it owned by the National Trust. A perfect holiday base in Cornwall, with an abundance of activities to suit everyone.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Well named 'woodland retreat', clean, tidy and organised but disappointing the radiator/towel rail in bathroom didn't work and neither did the TV DVD player on a rainy day.”

“The woodland retreat was a beautiful place to stay,it was clean,tidy it had ...”

“Lovely, clean and comfortable accommodation.”

“Overall the retreat was a lovely place to stay - comfortable, tidy, and perfect facilities.”

“Really lovely lodge.”

“It was absolutely beautiful!”

“Wifi difficult but not major.”

“What a wonderful place!”

“The apartment was outstanding very clean and was warm in the evenings.”

“This is a lovely little property set in a quiet valley.”

“Lovely little house in a lovely setting”

“This property exceeded our expectations!”

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PERRANPORTH