Demelza
Holiday Cottage in Truro
Sleeps 4 - Bedrooms 1 - From £259
Property Details
Demelza, with its central yet secluded location, really is the perfect base for a varied holiday. The conversion of this barn, set in beautiful Cornish countryside, took place a few years ago and the Owner has created a well thought out unit with all the facilities you would expect, including strip wood floors and a fully fitted modern kitchen. It is a light and airy conversion with a large skylight bathing the living space with plenty of natural light. The apartment has oil fired central heating to keep you warm at cooler times and benefits from a superb covered verandah where you can enjoy the peace and tranquility of the location, whatever the weather. The lawned garden is private and a wonderful place to enjoy a quiet BBQ.
Accommodation
Ground Floor Only: Open plan lounge / kitchen / dining area with double sofa bed. One double bedroom with 4'6" bed. Separate shower room. Please note that Demelza is only suitable for up to a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children.
Exterior: Secluded private garden with exterior furniture, BBQ (charcoal not provided) and sheltered patio area.
Facilities & Services
Heating is via central heating only. The open plan kitchen is equipped with an electric oven & gas hob, kettle, toaster, fridge / freezer & microwave. The lounge area has a digital freeview TV & DVD player. There is an iron & ironing board available. WiFi comes from the owners' property and reaches Demelza. Guests are welcome to use the WiFi and the owner will provide the necessary password on arrival.
Miscellaneous
Electricity, heating, bed linen & towels are all included. There are parking facilities for up to 2 cars. Regrettably no smoking or dogs are allowed. There is a cot & high chair available.
General Booking Information
Arrival / Departure is normally a Saturday.
Shortbreaks are available during quieter periods.
£200 pre-authorised to your credit or debit card as a security deposit is required.
Property Location
The Cathedral City of Truro is in the heart of Cornwall and offers a wealth of facilities for the visitor. Dominated by the stunning cathedral, it is one of the south west's most attractive cities. Lemon Quay plays host to many events throughout the year including the Cornwall Food & Drink Festival in the Autumn and the famous Truro Fatstock Show just before Christmas. Regular farmers markets occur every Wednesdays & Saturday and there are also arts & craft markets on Saturdays. There is a wonderful range of shopping for the visitor including all the regular high street stores including Marks & Spencer, Tescos & Sainsburys, but also a wide range of more specialist stores. It really is worth a wander through the back streets and alleys to find some fabulous little boutiques. Truro has a superb range of restaurants from Bustopher Jones & Mannings on Lemon Street to the always popular Pizza Express. There are lively bars, pubs & nightclubs including the superb Old Ale House, a busy Wetherspoons and the infamous L2 if you are so inclined! The Hall for Cornwall hosts everything from Shakespeare to rock concerts and the cinema on Lemon Street has all the latest releases.
Property Reviews
4.7 out of 5
Out stay at Demelza cottage
Right from the start Martin was the perfect host leaving us with complimentary bread cheese & milk. The Demelza cottage had all the comforts of home and a great outlook of a woodland area that is very quiet. Situated close enough so that you can explore the Cornish coastal and inland areas.
From the Owner:
4.7 out of 5
The weather and the base for the holiday were both very good.
The accommodation exceeded our expectation,We were very happy with it. The place was well equipped,comfortable , clean &c.
From the Owner:
5 out of 5
Lovely holiday home
We enjoyed our stay at Demelza, a lovely property which we would certainly use again.very well stoked with all essentials for a lovely holiday
From the Owner:
4.8 out of 5
5 Day June beak
A lovely cottage set in a quiet area surrounded by trees. We were met by the owner (Martin) and shown around the premises. A welcome pack was provided and was really appreciated! Excellent central location for both North and South Cornish coasts with Truro 15 minutes away. Access lane to the property not easy to find and would benefit from signage.
From the Owner:
4 out of 5
A lovely little hideaway
A lovely little cottage in the heart of the Cornish countryside. You do need a car if you stay here as it is quite a distance from the main road and bus route. The set up is lovely, it is very clean with lots of pots, pans and crockery. The nights are very peaceful and you are not disturbed at all.
From the Owner:
5 out of 5
Everything you would ever need fantastic place highly recommended
An absolutely amazing place to stay . Just off the beaten track quiet comfortable clean lovely welcome with a few added essential provided by the owner who is so friendly .demelza is excellent in every way you could put this studio anywhere and I would stay there .highly recommended thank you for a great holiday .
From the Owner:
4.8 out of 5
Early May 2018
A very pleasant, well equipped, quiet place to stay within easy reach of many places. I thoroughly recommend it.
From the Owner:
5 out of 5
Cosy hideaway
We loved our stay at Demelza,when we arrived Dennis the owner showed us around,then left us to it. It was so peaceful,around 4 miles from Truro.Demelza had everything we needed,even a few groceries for our arrival. It was warm and cosy.I would imagine in the summer it would be even nicer as there was a nice garden with outside seating. We would definitely stay again.
From the Owner:
4.7 out of 5
Lovely stay at Demelza
Our stay at Demelza was lovely. The location was central and we could explore both coasts from there. It was also reasonably close to supermarkets. Martin was helpful and friendly. It seemed that everything had been thought of - including a rechargeable torch and torch on the keys (we found this very useful). The bed was too soft for our liking, but obviously this is a very personal opinion. There was no WiFi at the property and very little mobile phone signal (on Three network). It was a very well kept and clean cottage. It seemed almost like new! There was a large outdoor space, which had the weather been a little warmer, would have been a lovely place to sit in the evenings. We were also able to keep our mountain bikes at the property (a deciding factor in our choice of cottage). We would definitely stay here again!
From the Owner:
4.7 out of 5
Demelza
Quiet , peaceful just what we were looking for . Situated where it was easy to reach most of the resorts in the area , from Newquay to Penzance .
From the Owner:
4.8 out of 5
Excellent location.
Excellent all round . On arrival we found bread milk butter tea coffee sugar all waiting for us. ( most impressive ).fridge toaster television all excellent condition. The location is well suited to visit anywhere in Cornwall. The only drawback for us was initially finding the place once we found our way there everything everything was great. Highly recommended to everyone. Great Holiday.. Roy and Pearl.
From the Owner:
4.8 out of 5
Another wonderful holiday!
This was our fourth stay at Demelza and each time it gets better and better. Situated in the heart of Cornwall, this property and its location are great for anyone wanting to explore this wonderful county. We love coming here and are already looking to book again for both this year and next year. Can't wait to go back!
From the Owner:
4.8 out of 5
Holiday week in Cornwall
A very pleasant location and within easy reach of all parts of Cornwall. A pity the booking cost AGBP20.
From the Owner:
4.7 out of 5
Very nice cottage for a small family
We have enjoyed our stay at Demelza and would consider booking it again in the future. I recommend that there should be a sign post for this cottage on the main road as it will help visitors to spot the place from the road.
From the Owner:
4.8 out of 5
Nice and quiet.
It is an nice and quiet location On the farmland. Central spot in the area of many roads for discovery Cornwall. Friendly and helpful owner.
From the Owner:
5 out of 5
one week in May
The cottage was clean and comfortable AND WARM thank goodness, as the weather was wet and cold. Very happy with the peaceful location.
From the Owner:
5 out of 5
Great week in cornwall
Demelza is the perfect location if you have access to a car which we had. Everything is within 10mins drive especially beaches like perranporth and porthtowan for surfers like me. Great accommodation...have nothing bad to say about it. Would love to get back!
From the Owner:
4.7 out of 5
A second stay
Our second stay at Demelza was just as enjoyable as our stay last year. The weather was better which helped
From the Owner:
5 out of 5
Demelza
A really great cottage which was well situated for our needs. Very welcoming and well equipped. A great holiday base!
From the Owner:
4.5 out of 5
Yet another wonderful stay at Demelza
This was our third time staying at Demelza and on each occasion it gets better and better. Firstly this property should appeal to any couples who are visiting Cornwall for the first time. It is close enough to the City of Truro so that you have the convenience of all the shops, central enough that you can easily explore the majority of Cornwall with most destinations no more than 30 mins by car, whilst also being remote enough that you can forget about the hustle and bustle of normal life. Within a 5 minute drive is the village of Threemilestone which has a lovely pub serving good food all day, convenience store, fish & chips and chinese takeaways. The property is fully stocked with all you need to enjoy a relaxing time away. Martin greeted us when we arrived and had provided us with a lovely cot for our daughter to sleep in along with the usual welcoming treats. Nothing is too much trouble and although Martin is always on hand, you only ever see him if you need him. The surrounding farmland is very peaceful and even the cattle in the next field tend to be very quiet. We had to visit later in the year than usual and was worried about getting out on the beach with our 2 and a half year old daughter, but the lovely Cornish weather only let us down on 3 out of the 14 days with all the others good enough to allow us to not only get on the beach, but also into the sea so don't let the time of year put you off. Would we go back? We've already booked, and can't wait!!!!
From the Owner:
5 out of 5
We would return
This little cottage was just what we needed. It is ideal for a person with limited mobility like my husband as it is all on one level and has a walk-in shower. The kitchen had all that we could need (except a dishwasher) with a full stove, small refrigerator, microwave, toaster and lots of dishes. The welcome pack of coffee, butter, cheese and baguette was a real treat. The owner was very responsive to our needs when we had questions. We would definitely rent here again.
From the Owner:
4.8 out of 5
Demelza cottage
The cottage was ideally situated for our needs. The cottage was well equipped and hosts were extremely welcoming.
From the Owner:
3 out of 5
Het huisje was goed alleen had er wifi moeten zijn
Het huisje was goed, maar er ontbreekt wifi. Dit kan in deze tijd niet meer. Voor de rest een mooie omgeving. Er was genoeg te doen in en om het huisje.
From the Owner:
5 out of 5
A little piece of heaven on earth!!
Beautiful, light & spacious accommodation. Homely touches. Welcome gift (bread, butter, milk & cheese) was thoughtful. Quality of goods was luxurious. Very homely. Extremely child friendly. Highly recommend. Great base for exploring many areas of Cornwall. Owners were around if help was needed, nothing was too much trouble. Wish I was there now!!
From the Owner:
5 out of 5
An absolute gem
Fantastic property. The owner is friendly, introduces you to the property and then leaves you to it. The property itself was superb for our 2 + 2 family. Really well thought out with a nice garden, great views and very secluded yet is 10 minutes from the centre of town and about half an hour from the main sites in the area.
From the Owner:
4.8 out of 5
Demelza
This is a beautiful location, we were welcomed personally by Martin the owner, who showed us around. The accommodation was very clean and well kept. It was extremely peaceful and had a veranda, onto which the sun shone, which was particularly nice in the late afternoon/early evening. I later met Martins wife, who was very pleasant, and ensured we were happy with our stay. Would I holiday here again? A very definite yes!
From the Owner:
5 out of 5
A perfect base for exploring Cornwall
The accommodation was perfect...clean and well equipped with a lovely outside space and parking close by. The location was a big plus too, just off the main roads but central to everywhere we wanted to visit. Milk, bread and butter on arrival was a nice touch.
From the Owner:
5 out of 5
Cannot fault it.
Excellent, what more can we say. We will come back again. Light, warm, beautifully appointed. Bread, butter, milk, cheese, tea and coffee awaiting on arrival. Martin most helpful and friendly.
From the Owner:
4.7 out of 5
Great holiday location
Very conveniently situated for exploring the Cornish countryside particularly the mining heritage. Many beaches within short distance. Very pleasant stay.
From the Owner:
4.7 out of 5
Excellent
Excellent accessible cottage which was ideal for me as I have some mobility problems. The only negatives were lack of radio, even on the TV, and no WiFi..
From the Owner:
4.7 out of 5
Excellent value for money
We where met by Martin the owner who explained everything about the property there was allot of little extras which you never get with other property's first class can't get any better Excellencent value for money
From the Owner:
4.3 out of 5
Good value accommodation
This place was very good value for money and excellently furnished and clean. The covered verandah was particularly useful for walkers. Our only issue was that the bed became progressively uncomfortable as the week progressed leaving us with backache. If the mattress were to be replaced with a comfortable one we would give it top rating.
From the Owner:
Just to let you know that the Owner has now bought a new mattress for the double bed.
4.5 out of 5
lovely loaction very friendly owner
Demelza is a very peaceful location which is very well equipped & very clean. This is our second stay here & we will be definitley returning. Due to the weather being very poor we were stuck in sometimes - If I could change anything WiFi would be of use . Martin is very friendly & welcoming We would definitley recomend Demela
From the Owner:
5 out of 5
A week at Demelza
A lovely little cottage in a central location for the Cornish Coastline. Nice and quiet and perfect for young children. A very pleasant place to stay. We hope to visit again.
From the Owner:
5 out of 5
Perfect
I met with the owner who was very pleasant and friendly, showed me around the place and left us to it. Was very tidy accommodation and the location was perfect, lots of privacy. Would book a stay here again anytime!
From the Owner:
4.8 out of 5
Demelza Review
Wonderful place to stay and excellent central location -good for touring all over the region. There was everything we needed and more beside - loaf of bread, cheese, butter and milk to greet us . Only moan is that would have liked WiFi.
From the Owner:
5 out of 5
Homely Demelza...
The cottage is well placed in a lovely peaceful location. It was clean, cosy and comfortable with everything you could possibly want for a relaxing holiday. The welcome gift of fresh bread, butter, cheese and milk was a very nice touch.
From the Owner:
4 out of 5
Very relaxing Spring break in a peaceful location
The area is very familiar to us. This was our first stay at Demelza. It compares very favourably when compared to other properties we have stayed at over recent years. The rooms, facilities and equipment were very clean. The space within the rooms was ample. The bed was comfortable for both of us. Plenty of room for parking. Greeted by a local buzzard on our arrival which we observed on many occasions during the week together with other birds and wildlife - attracted by the surrounding trees and farmland. Ideally situated for accessing SW Cornwall.
From the Owner:
5 out of 5
Perfect place for a cosy break
We have just had the most amazing week at Demelza, it was so peaceful and quiet, Martin was lovely and even brought us a baby bath down for our little girl, the fresh bread, cheese, milk and tea was a nice surprise after a long drive. It was perfectly located within our favourite places in Cornwall. It was lovely and clean, the only thing missing was the sunshine, shame we couldn't have booked that in too. Would recommend to anyone, and will hopefully be back to stay again soon
From the Owner:
5 out of 5
A quiet and peaceful property in a good central location for the areas of interest to visit
The property was in peaceful setting and was in a good location to visit the places of interest. The owner was helpful and after showing us the practicalities, left us to indulge in the fresh items he had left for us: bread, butter, cheese and the makings for a brew. I would throughly recommend a visit to this property and it offered great value for money.
From the Owner:
4 out of 5
Great place & value for money
Good place to live. The only thing I would recommend is to relocate the door locks on bedroom & bathroom door higher up I.e. Out of the reach of younger kids.
From the Owner:
4.7 out of 5
Overall a lovely holiday home and can't wait to return next year!
A lovely property just enough off the beaten track to be peaceful at all times but still in a great location with easy access to both the North and South coastline of Cornwall. We were greeted by the owners on our arrival and they were very friendly and welcoming taking the time to show us around the property as well as getting to know us and our 5 month old daughter. We had asked for a travel cot which had already been set up for us and also provided us with a baby bath which was a nice surprise. Bread, butter, cheese, milk, tea and coffee waiting for the hungry traveller was a very welcome touch. Great facilities throughout the property both inside and out. Very clean with everything you would need for an enjoyable time away. However if I had to be really critical, (and please note that me and my FiancA(C)e suffer with our backs) we both found the bed to be very uncomfortable as although it was a sprung mattress, it was on a solid base and was therefore much too firm! That said, after a couple of bad nights in the bedroom we moved to using the Sofa bed which was much kinder to us and meant we were able to lay and watch the stars. If the bed had been better it would have been top marks all round! Overall very impressed and as the title says, we can't wait to return, hopefully for longer next time. Thank you for a lovely holiday. Graham, Sair and little Alice
From the Owner:
Just to let you know that the Owner has now bought a new mattress for the double bed.
5 out of 5
our fantastic holiday
An excellent place well ran, very clean and tidy. the level of kitchen equipment is very good, the bathroom is excellent in size and availability of hot water, the lounge area is good size with games, books and DVDs provided. The owners have thought of everything and are very nice and helpful people. I can honestly say I would recommend this place to anyone.
From the Owner:
5 out of 5
perfect
it was great to stay in the house Demelze. It was a house with al the tings you need for a holliday. A small point of comment is the sleepingcoutch. it was not so comfortable.
From the Owner:
4.3 out of 5
lovely location
a lovely quiet location, very nice accomodation , very friendly owner. The location is handy to travel to all parts of Cornwall. If I had to change anything it would be that WiFi could be available, but we had a lovely time & will re visit
From the Owner:
5 out of 5
Demelza
Very nice and friendly owners who made us feel very welcome. A very nice touch was complementary: milk, bread, butter, cheese, coffee and tea. After a long drive it was good to have a cup of tea and a snack upon arrival. The accommodation was more than adequate and very comfortable for two people. Demelza is in a very good central location for exploring Cornwall. Although the accommodation was excellent the availability of Wi-Fi would be an advantage; however, we thoroughly recommend Demelza for its peaceful location and excellent facilities.
From the Owner:
4.5 out of 5
Good holiday cottage
We found the cottage very comfortable and it suited us very well.It is definitely somewhere we will consider coming to again.It was very peaceful and quiet.
From the Owner:
4.8 out of 5
the right spot to explore Cornwall
Demelza lies between Truro and Redruth and is ideally situated to explore Cornwall, due to its central location. It is a very quiet cottage as it lies in the country. There is everything you need for self-catering and the proprietor is always ready to provide information, if needed. Good price-quality rate. We would certainly return there. Noel & Margret from Belgium
From the Owner:
5 out of 5
Stay at Demelza
Really enjoyed our stay at Demelza. It's central for lots of attractions, but you do need a car. The converted pig sty (don't let that put you off) is in first class condition with everything you need for a comfortable stay. There's a private garden, parking is easy next to the premises. The owner is very welcoming and leaves a welcome pack with some useful items like country loaf, butter, coffee, milk etc. I would recommend Demelza.
From the Owner:
4.3 out of 5
Demelza
Very good property and location. The only comment would be that it is not suitable for 4 adults. Suitable for couple with family otherwise no complaints.
From the Owner:
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