The Old Granary

3.8★

11 Guests
5 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

12 Customer Review(s)

Alison
June 2024

“We asked for the paving to be power washed to remove green slippery surface before we came.”

This was done, thank you. The instructions for the kitchen were non existent. it took a bit of time to discover there was a fridge freezer in the boiler room next to the kitchen. The fridges and wine cooler in the kitchen proper were not on when we arrived and we could not find out how to turn them on, so had to contact with some difficulty a maintenance man to come. He had to use his phone, for instructions so there was no chance we could have done it ourselves. The written house guide ...

This was done, thank you. The instructions for the kitchen were non existent. it took a bit of time to discover there was a fridge freezer in the boiler room next to the kitchen. The fridges and wine cooler in the kitchen proper were not on when we arrived and we could not find out how to turn them on, so had to contact with some difficulty a maintenance man to come. He had to use his phone, for instructions so there was no chance we could have done it ourselves. The written house guide with useful info for general things and good info for local amenities we discovered in a drawer in the kitchen diner, and this would have been helpful to have in a visible obvious place, ie. on the low table as one came in so that one could consult at once. But we found the house very easy to be in and enjoy with a lot of family Thank you. The most important thing you could do is to have an EASILY AVAILABLE LOCAL PERSON REPRESENTATIVE - ON THE END OF A PHONE CLEARLY WRITTEN UP. THIS IS THE SINGLE BEST IMPROVEMENT YOU COULD INSTIGATE. THERE IS NOTHIHG WORSE THAN HAVING THAT TERRIBLE ROUND AND ROUND ANSWER PHONE WHICH GETS NO WHERE USEFUL EASILY OR QUICKLY, Thank you for opportunity to share our opinions, the house is a very good one for a large number of people, it has a glorious position and view, the surrrorundings are peaceful and beautiful, and it is a very nice house to live in!. - good atmosphere. I would certainly recommend it to my friends and take it again especially if the easily remedied points above were addressed.. AVoelcker

- Alison, June 2024

Thank you for taking the time to feedback on your stay. We're very sorry that you had to experience these issues during your visit but thank you for your patience and understanding whilst we sorted them for you. Your comments have been passed on to the team here at John Bray Cornish Holidays. Our apologies for your issues with trying to get hold of us. We are available on our phone lines 9-5.30 Mon-Sat! We hope to welcome you back to north Cornwall in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
David May 2024

“Ignore any negative reviews, this property has clearly been newly renovated; new carpets, new bathrooms - a stunning property in a breathtaking location.”

Our only complaint is that there was no welcome pack, and there is literally nothing in the house, no milk, bread, not even salt!

- David, May 2024

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and enjoyed the new renovations. We would love to welcome you back anytime in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Gavin August 2023

“This review is based on the Sykes rating of this property as 5* and the price point that it sits at.”

Overall, the house was disappointing and in need of significant maintenance. By the end of the first 48h, the washing machine had flooded the utility room, a fridge wouldn't close and the dishwasher rotating arm and wheels had fallen off. Sykes sent out a member of John Bray to look at these issues, and the issue with the fridge was resolved. The electrics need to be looked at (when you turned the utility light on, the lights in the kitchen dimmed/turned off). The carpets need to be replaced (marks, dirty). The main issue was the living room. It smelt, the sofas were damp when we arrived and there were a lot of scatter cushions, many of which don't seem to have been washed in a number of years. The outdoor furniture cushions (which were also dirty) were left in a pile in the corner. Dirty throws. Dirty, marked rugs, dusty glitter ball (it didn't work because it was too dusty). No trampoline (as shown in pictures). Couldn't use coffee machine as parts were missing. These aren't all issues that can be resolved from a 'visit' whilst we are on our holiday, they should have been resolved before people spend good money on a stay. The owner needs to invest in a refurbishment and Sykes need to review their rating of the property/up their standards when it comes to cleaning.

- Gavin, August 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that these issues negatively impacted your stay, your comments will be raised to our property quality assessor, maintenance and housekeeping teams - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Graham August 2023

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Old Granary.”

It is a very spacious and comfortable house set in lovely surroundings, and is extremely well equipped. It is clearly a family home and it was a pleasure to stay there.

- Graham, August 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at The Old Granary. We do hope that we get the opportunity to welcome you back to Cornwall in the future. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Sandra July 2023

“The owners need to invest and do a bit of TLC to the property as it is looking tired.”

Mattresses need changing, they are very lumpy and not good to sleep comfortably for 7 nights. The dinning table, chairs , cutlery and plates is not enough for the number of people that can sleep in the house. It should also be check. Great spot, very clean and overall a good property.

- Sandra, July 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that there were issues with your stay, your comments will be raised to our maintenance & QA team - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Alice June 2023

“We booked a number of John Bray properties over the week to accommodate our wedding guests.”

We found the Old Granary was lacking some basic facilities: no salt/pepper/oil in kitchen, only 3 dishwasher tablets for 10 people for a week and limited toilet paper and towels. House itself was beautiful but does need some maintenance (outdoor furniture in particular).

- Alice, June 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused by these issues. Our properties are of a self catering nature so we only provide the basics to start you off on your holiday but we appreciate the frustration. The maintenance team here will inspect the house and outdoor furniture to see what we can do. We hope you still managed to enjoy your visit despite these issues and would love to welcome you back to North Cornwall in the future! - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Steven May 2023

“A lovely house and very well equipped particularly in the kitchen.”

Lovely setting with a fabulous view of the Camel. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay but have a few points to raise. The mattress in bedroom 4 needs renewing as it dips in the middle. The dishwasher needs replacing as the cutlery basket has holes and the cutlery falls through and stops the lower rotating arm from moving, the wheels on the lower tray keep falling off and the upper rotating arm also falls off. I have marked the cleanliness score down because there are a lot of scatter cushions, pouffs and rugs in the lounge and on the landing that are very dirty and some are very old looking and I suggest should be thrown away. Lastly the sun beds in the garden are very rickety and need attention. Having said all of this we had a wonderful holiday in the Old Granary and would probably return.

- Steven, May 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused by these issues. Your comments have been passed on to the team here at John Bray Cornish Holidays to rectify. We are glad that you still managed to enjoy your visit despite these issues and would love to welcome you back to North Cornwall in the future! - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Alexandra October 2022

“We had a lovely time at the Granary!”

It was a great house and all very easy. We enjoyed waking up to the view of the Camel river and the bubbling bath and movies after surfing. We had to turn the heating off because it was so warm (but forgot to turn it on again when we left, sorry). We couldn’t work the coffee machine and there was no other means of making coffee but other than that it was extremely well equipped and we couldn’t fault it! A fun space to be in, thank you.

- Alexandra, October 2022

Thank you for your kind comments. We are pleased to hear you had a lovely stay. We will look into putting some instructions for the coffee machine put into the property. John Bray on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Belinda August 2022

“We had been looking forward to spending our holiday in the Granary, Rock since we booked it eight months ago.”

The property looked beautiful on the website and the views from the property looking across the Camel estuary looked stunning. After saving for this ‘once in a lifetime’ family holiday together, we couldn’t have been more disappointed

- Belinda, August 2022

Thank you for taking the time to give us some feedback about your stay. We are extremely sorry to hear about the issues you faced during your say. we have now sorted out all of the issues. We hope to welcome you back in the future. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owners. Property Owner
Angela August 2021

“Fabulous property”

- Angela, August 2021
James August 2021

“Would prefer to be put through to local John Bray team in situ in Rock rather than to Sykes somewhere else in the country.”

Having said that the response when we reported a broken toaster to local number which was then automatically transferred to Sykes was efficient. The local team based in or near Rock know many ot the properties themselves and have invaluable local knowledge and it would be beneficial if any queries were put directly to them rather than routing via Sykes.

- James, August 2021

Thank you for your comments. We are afraid that since the takeover this way of communicating is how things will be going forward. However, we are constantly searching for and finding ways to improve the speed and efficiency of this to make it smoother for our guests. We hope you enjoyed your stay regardless of these and would love to welcome you back in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Ms. P Stockmans Oct 2017

“We had a great time at The Old Granary and are keen to return next year if possible.”

We loved the stunning view across the Camel Estuary from the upstairs master bedroom windows - wonderfully uplifting to wake up to. We know the area well and have done most things many times over, but this year we did try something new - sampling the food and wines at Trevibban Farm as the sun set over the relaxed informal garden. Very enjoyable.

- Ms. P Stockmans, Oct 2017

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Summary

Open plan kitchen with dining area
Utility room
Sitting room
Family bathroom inc bath with hand held shower, WC and basin
Wet room with shower, WC and basin
1 superking (6ft) with en-suite bathroom inc bath, shower, WC and basin
1 superking (6ft) with en-suite shower room inc bath with hand held shower, WC and basin
2 twin rooms (3ft)
1 bunk bed (3ft) and 1 single bed (3ft).
Gas central heating, wood burner
Electric intergrated oven, gas hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, iPod dock, DAB radio, DVD player, WiFi and BBQ
Electric and heating inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels (not beach) inc. in rent
Sorry, no smoking permitted
Sorry, no pets allowed.

The property

If you're looking for a peaceful, tranquil family holiday home within a short distance of Rock then The Old Granary has to be the one for you.

Spacious living accommodation, which is chic and colourful, has been finished to a high standard within this traditional styled property.

There is room for 10-11 to sleep comfortably in 5 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms, so fabulous for two families to share with room to spare.

Set on a small private estate, accessed via a private drive with a large garden and a sunny terrace to enjoy evening drinks or family BBQs.

A footpath leads you down to the foreshore at the idyllic and undiscovered Cant cove.This self catering property is tastefully decorated with lovely bursts of colour and features.

The highlight has to be the situation and the views across the estuary and the open farmland beyond.

Imagine returning from a hard day at the beach to this beautiful setting and south facing garden with friends and family to BBQ some freshly caught mackerel and indulge in a glass or two of the local Camel Valley fizz.

Comfy sofas and a practical, atmospheric wood burner help to make the Old Granary a perfect house for all seasons.

There is even a wet room and a Jacuzzi bath for warming up after a bracing surf, fishing trip or sailing lesson.

Shared use of a communal tennis court is available too whenever its free with no booking required.This is an exceptional location within an easy drive of the popular surfing beach of Polzeath, the sailing hub of Rock or the family friendly bay at Daymer but also close to the thriving town of Wadebridge with shops, supermarkets a sports centre and cinema.

To further explore the estuary, bikes can be hired from Wadebridge or Padstow so cyclists can follow the old railway line all along the opposite bank of the river Camel.Ground Floor: Open plan Kitchen/Dining Room with doors to Terrace Utility Room Lounge with doors to Terrace Bedroom 5: Superking bed (6ft) with en-suite Shower Room/W.C. 1st Floor: Bedroom 1: Superking Bed (6ft) with en-suite Bathroom/W.C. Bedroom 2: Twin Beds Bedroom 3: Bunk Beds (3 ft) & 1 x Single Bed (3 ft) Wet Room with Power Shower/W.C. Bedroom 4: Twin Beds (3 ft) Family Bathroom with Jacuzzi Bath/W.C./Shower

Floorplans

1st FloorGround Floor

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

ROCK

Padstow 1.5 miles via ferry; Polzeath 2.8 miles; Wadebridge 6.2 miles.

Rock is a desirable and much sought after coastal village located on the north eastern bank of the River Camel opposite the famous harbour town of Padstow which is easily reached by a regular ferry service. The summer home of royalty and celebrities offering top class restaurants and quality shops, the real draw is the array of watersports including sailing, water skiing, windsurfing and angling. Continuing on a sporting theme, the golf course at nearby St Enodoc is considered to be one of the best in the country. With an abundance of world class beaches all within a short radius it is easy to see why Rock holds its popularity.

Rock, Cornwall (Ref. 1080380)

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Reviews & Ratings

“We asked for the paving to be power washed to remove green slippery surface before we came.”

“Ignore any negative reviews, this property has clearly been newly renovated; new carpets, new bathrooms - a stunning property in a breathtaking location.”

“This review is based on the Sykes rating of this property as 5* and the price point that it sits at.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Old Granary.”

“The owners need to invest and do a bit of TLC to the property as it is looking tired.”

“We booked a number of John Bray properties over the week to accommodate our wedding guests.”

“A lovely house and very well equipped particularly in the kitchen.”

“We had a lovely time at the Granary!”

“We had been looking forward to spending our holiday in the Granary, Rock since we booked it eight months ago.”

“Fabulous property”