Lambs Barton Cottage

Beautiful house in lovely location

We had a lovely stay at Lambs Barton cottage. The house is very nice - I wouldnA?t call it luxurious but definitely stylish and comfortable. We loved relaxing in the big patio at the back with the view of the sea in the distance. Kids loved the outdoor shower! ItA?s an easy 10 minute walk down the road to the beach and pub - a bit of a hike back up but no problem really. WeA?d definitely stay again as we love the Bude area and enjoyed being in Crackington Haven.

Lovely barn conversion, furniture uncomfortable, heating times wrong, shrieking peacock!

The heating times appeared not to have been changed when clocks changed in the spring, so the times were wrong, and there was no heating until about 7.30am daily. Visitors were not allowed to change the heating settings, so had no control. We found the underfloor heating somewhat inadequate apart from this, and the only supplementary heating was from the wood fired stove, which was a hassle and we only used it once. A peacock, which we assume belonged to the adjacent farm, was a constant nuisance, and very noisy. It seemed to view the cottage grounds as its territory.

Great location

This property is bright and in a great location. 10 minutes walk to coastal path at Crackington Haven. Great shower. Sofa and arm chair were uncomfortable. Some of the cooking pots and utensils were in poor condition. Outdoor furniture was in very poor condition and we didn't feel able to use it. Bedding and towels were of poor quality given place is marketed as luxury.

Lambs Barton’s comfort, amenities and the beauty of Its location exceeded our expectations

A wonderful base to explore this beautiful part of north Cornwall. We loved being able to walk through the bluebell woods down the path to the beach. The view of the sea from the kitchen window was so special. Lambs Barton exceeded our expectations for its comfort and amenities, and the sheer beauty of its location.

A week in a beautiful cottage

My family and I had a wonderful week in Cornwall staying at Lambs Barton Cottage. It is a beautiful cottage, very well fitted out, comfortable and has a lovely view over the fields and down to the sea. We would love to go back some day.

Restful break

Lambs Barton is a beautiful cottage with amazing views. The cottage had everything that you need for a restful break and the location is good. Crackington Haven is a short walk down the hill and the exercise on the way back up helps burn off the cream tea.

Lovely barn but some minor grumbles!

Lambs Barton is a well thought out barn in a great location for walks and exploring North Cornwall. We had 2 storms while staying in August but a couple of sunny days which we made the most of visiting the beaches. We enjoyed the Birds of Prey centre and Boscastle especially. The pub at Crackington Haven is also recommended. I have a few quibbles. Due to Covid we couldnA?t check in until 5pm and had to checkout 10am so extra cleaning could take place. I had to remove bedding in a hurry and place in bin liners which added time. There were cobwebs behind tables which could be dusted. Black bin liners werenA?t located under sink with the food compost liners and cleaning fluids so I asked the friendly gardener for one. Apparently theyA?re in the shed but should be in a more obvious place. I read a review about only 1 loo roll being there and no washing up liquid so rang up house keeping to enquire. There were 2 loo rolls (!), washing up liquid but only 3 dishwasher tablets and no washing machine powder but luckily I brought some. We came in high season and paid accordingly so IA?d expect a supply of the basics, the cost is minimal and it seems stingy. I donA?t want to spend time washing up on holiday! There was no salt and pepper. ItA?s annoying when youA?ve stopped to do a big shop enroute and could have easily bought. Sorry to grumble but if the above hadnA?t been an issue it would be 5 stars.

Cornwalls Cottages replied:
Thank you for your review. Although feedback is always welcome, we feel we should clarify some of the points you have raised. Normally check-in time is from 4pm and checkout time is by 10am. However, due to the Covid situation, the arrival time at the majority of our properties is currently from 5pm but departure by 10am remains the same. With all the disinfecting and cleaning that has to be carried out, that extra hour gives cleaners more time to prepare the property for our guests’ arrival. In our emails to you leading up to your arrival we did set out very clearly that, due to the current situation, things would be different this year. We said you would need to bring as many of your basic requirements as possible as most properties are removing all basic food ingredients; that you would need to bring everything you needed for cooking as most items such as cooking oil or table salt that once may have been provided are likely to be removed; and that welcome baskets are also being removed from many properties. We also ask that all beds are stripped at the end of your stay and that linen and towels are placed into bags so that the cleaners do not have to handle them. All these precautionary measures are in place due to the current Covid situation and are purely for the safety and well-being of our guests. With regard to the provision of toilet rolls, dishwasher tablets etc, all of our properties are self-catering and it is usual to provide a starter supply of such items but thereafter guests would be expected to provide their own. We are so glad that, apart from these issues, you otherwise enjoyed your stay at the cottage.

Lambs Barton summer holiday

Everything about this cottage exceeded our expectations. Not only did we have stunning views, a mile away from the beach, we were also very comfortable. The hosts have thought of everything. The cottage is light and airy, with a beautiful and practical kitchen, fantastic shower (plus outdoor shower much to the childrenA?s amusement!) and all the mod cons we needed as a family - dishwasher , washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer and microwave. The beds were super comfy and so was the sofa- perfect for watching Netflix once the kids were in bed. What I liked most of all was the beautiful slate underfoot (heated!) and use of wood everywhere. Such a sympathetic renovation with beautiful plaster work and attention to detail. We sat for hours at the huge table as a family playing games and eating. Gorgeous vistas from every window, like little paintings... Thanks so much for a wonderful stay.

Cosy and romantic

Great location, stunning view, cozy and romantic. We loved the fire and the cottage was so lovely and cosy every time you came back from exploring. A short walk to the local pub in the evening and the cafe in the morning was just what we wanted. We canA?t wait to come back.

Fantastic cottage, stunning location and views

The cottage was beautifully decorated and extremely well kitted out. It is in a great location - walking distance to the beach and to the coastal path. We would recommend it to anyone as a great place to holiday. We are a family of three.

October Holiday

Lambs Barton Cottage was a unique property in an ideal location and a lovely place for my partner and I to spend a week in Cornwall. We would highly recommend this cottage.

Had a great week at lambs barton cottge

Had a lovely week at lambs barton cottage ..really loved the solitude and quiet ..The cottage was very comfortable and beautifully presented ..we would definitely recommend it and certainly return again

Break away

Lovely cottage recommended by our son. Wonderful to arrive to flowers outside in various pots. House comfortable and outdoor seating areas well thought out.

Third stay

This was our 3rd time in this wonderful cottage, first time in the winter. It is really cozy and as lovely as in the summer when the garden and outdoor space is a bonus. The location is wonderful and we really enjoy the local pub which is very welcoming and has lovely views. We also really like the seclusion, not overlooked at all and no extraneous noise. The really throughtful owners left us a bottle of champagne as it was our wedding anniversary - a typically warm touch. I could not recommend this cottage more highly.

great location and a beautiful place to relax and hide away

lambs barton cottage is beautiful and is a lovely space full of light. it is comfortable, well equipped and we love everything about it, especially the woodburner. this was our second visit and we will definitely be back!

Great location, needs a deep clean and more comfortable furniture

The ladder in the bedroom needs fixing to the bed, it is unsafe and my children nearly fell backwards a number of times when getting in or out of the bed, despite us highlighting the danger. The property needs a deep clean, it was full of old cobwebs, spiders, flies and woodlice (woodlice dropped from the beam onto the food preparation area in the kitchen daily). The sofa and chair where dirty, tired, uncomfortable and need replacing. The beds were uncomfortable as well. I am highlighting these areas as they are easily rectified but need addressing. Despite the above we thoroughly enjoyed our stay as the property is in an excellent location and an added bonus for us were the various parts of the garden which the children loved exploring and playing in. One further point to note is the lane which gives access to the property which is overgrown and has scratched our car on both sides.

Jill, owner replied:
I am glad our guests enjoyed Lambs Barton Cottage and it's location, it is very special. I would like to clarify a few points on the comments they have made. Firstly the ladder, there are two bolts at the point where the ladder meets the bed with the relevant fixing on the ladder, by securing these the ladder cannot be moved. These have been in place since the time of building the bed a few years ago. The cottage had a full deep clean last month with a full clean every Friday change over, due to our countryside location we do have our fair share of spiders and insects, we remove the cobwebs but the spiders are pretty speedy at replacing them. I will see where the woodlice have come from but in a barn we do expect a few. The chair had a brand new cover made for it a few months ago, last month it was in tip top condition so I will have to review what has happened in the meantime. We recently found some marks and wear and tear on the sofa and this will be addressed next month. Beds are a difficult one as we prefer a firm mattress and have many positive comments on how comfortable the beds are, the mattresses are top quality and hand made. I will of course look into this and what has happened over the last month. As regards the lane, this is a public highway and not owned by us but we are part of a community group who pay to have our hedges cut back four times a year, the current cut will be at the end of this month when all community members will also have their hedges cut, there are many small lanes in the Parish. The lane from the top of the hill down to our entrance is owned by the farmer above us, he does not want his hedges cut until end of season to preserve the wildlife and we cannot interfere with his land.

Mr and Mrs Bennetts wedding

This property's was outstanding with excellent amenities. I highly recommend the property to couples or families with it's excellent location and near by activities. We had a wonderful time and will always remember what impact it had on our wedding.

Stylish and very private cottage with great views over hills and sea

A mainly sunny week for two before Easter, we had a lovely time in the cottage. The photos are accurate and the place is stylish and comfortable. The views are great and the cottage has large picture windows to make the most of them. Approached via a very steep and narrow lane (yes, it really is down there...you will initially doubt it) the cottage is very private, with a long drive and a sunny rear terrace. It is perched immediately above the road to Crackington Haven (1/2 mile to the beach) but it wasn't busy and we did not find the traffic noisy at all. You just have horses in the field behind the cottage and we had a visit from a Peacock! . The only niggles were lack/rationing of consumables provided- e.g. only 1 loo roll provided, just 3 dishwasher tablets and no washing up liquid which was surprising. We would definitely revisit, but will come armed with loo rolls...

Richard at CornwallsCottages.co.uk replied:
Thanks for your review and we are glad you had a wonderful time at Lambs Barton Cottage. It is worthwhile pointing out that all our properties are self catering and whilst some essential items might be supplied out of courtesy, self catering does mean that guests should provide their own food and catering items for their stay. Everybody uses different amounts during the week, so owners normally a standard number of items.

Fantastic

We arrived in perfect weather to find the most amazing cottage in the best of locations. The whole family thoroughly enjoyed everything there is to do in that part of Cornwall but also Lambs Barton itself. What a wonderful place. Thanks, we hope to return next year.

Fantastic cottage

We had a great week staying at Lambs Barton. It is in the most perfect location set in beautiful countryside and yet only a 5 minute walk to the beach. The facilities in the cottage are great and include a wonderful hot outside shower to wash off after the beach. We would thoroughly recommend a stay there.

A wonderful week

We absolutely loved everything about lambs barton cottage! the cottage is in a wonderful location with great views. It is well equipped, comfortable, warm and cozy. We had a lovely relaxing week chilling at the cottage and exploring the local area.

Great cottage excellent location

Fantastic cottage really comfortable great location for both privacy and exploring the area. Very good amenities in cottage. Would definitely return, would be a great place at any time of year.

A beautiful cottage in a stunning location!

This is a beautifully decorated/furnished/equipped cottage in a stunning location. My family and I (2 adults and twin boys age 10 years) stayed for 2 weeks in July/August 2015 and felt very much at home. The cottage was very well presented and clean on arrival and was cleaned again and bed linen changed mid-way through our stay. As a keen cook I found the kitchen to be exceptionally equipped - especially for a holiday home. We absolutely loved the views and enjoyed playing petanque in the afternoons whilst enjoying a glass of wine on the sun terrace. The walk down to the beach is steep, but this made for good exercise back up to the cottage after a lovely dinner at the Coombe Barton Inn. Would highly recommend and hope to return one day!

A perfect Cottage!

A perfect cottage in a perfect location. The cottage is very well equipped and very comfortable. We loved the outside area too. Handy for exploring the Cornish north coast. Did not want to leave! Already planning our next visit.

Peaceful and cosy in wonderful location

A peaceful beautifully presented property with wonderful views. Warm and cosy with underfloor heating-perfect for a stormy week. Fabulous bathroom with amazing shower. Very well equipped kitchen

We had a brilliant time.

We had a brilliant time and would consider staying at Lambs Barton Cottage again. We found the beds very comfy and loved the shower, indoors and out. We struggled with the table, as its very high and if we put cushions on the chair for our daughter, there was nowhere for her knees to go, so on day 3, we ended up eating at the window sill, still with no knee space, but less precarious. I didn't manage to find the oven instructions, I got the oven to work once, but couldn't work it out again. A bigger saucepan would be nice and a dustpan and brush with broom for inside. It would save using the vacuum cleaner, we were worried about marking the tiles. We loved the views and the space. We had a very relaxing time. Thank you.

Relaxing stay

Lovely house, but we missed a freezer. It would have been nice to have fly protection screens infront of he doors and windows. It was nice to have a shower outside. It was quiet and we had a wonderful view.

Review of lambs Barton

Lambs Barton is a beautiful property that provided a great base to stay in North Cornwall . The house is gorgeous inside and furnished to a very high standard, with lovely outside space and even a sea view. It is quite tucked away and initially was a bit hard to find but this offers you great peace and quiet and privacy. You can walk to the nearest beach and a pub in 10 minutes but is a steep hill so takes longer on the return! We had a great holiday and could happily have stayed longer. Only very slight criticism is that we were there two weeks and there was no visit during this time to provide fresh towels or bedding. Would recommend and be happy to stay there again.

A really wonderful place!!!

Lambs Barton Cottage is a very quiet, cosy and wonderful place with a magnificent view. The countryside simple is great. We love it!!! But, in my opinion the housekeeping might be better. Personal short introduction would be helpful.

Jill replied:
Dear Nicole, We are very happy to hear that you loved our family cottage and the surrounding countryside. Please accept our apologies that you felt the housekeeping was not up to scratch, we take this very seriously as we are very proud of Lambs Barton Cottage. We have addressed this issue with the housekeeper. We hope that you will return again. Kind regards, Jill and John Mellor

Spring Break to Cornwall

Excellent cottage in a great location. Fantastic outdoor space (if the weather is good). Interior also great. Great location close to Crackington Haven. Had a great week away.