Chy-an-var

4.3★

10 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Electric car charging
Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

15 Customer Review(s)

Philip
August 2024

“Great house for a family holiday.”

Great views and facilities. Surfing and body boarding all day, every day in the magnificent Polzeath Bay. Highly recommend.

Great views and facilities. Surfing and body boarding all day, every day in the magnificent Polzeath Bay. Highly recommend.

- Philip, August 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words. It's great to hear that you had such a fabulous stay and had the perfect base to explore the local area from. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Annabel July 2024

“This property, for the price, is disappointing.”

It is tired, dated and poorly maintained. New bathrooms were appreciated, but the sitting room is basic, bare, brown! and old fashioned. The kitchen needs an overhaul - drawer fascia’s falling off, damaged cupboard doors, ill-fittting dishwasher, dirty and sticky Lino floor. Extremely stingy on kitchen goods for a holiday home - no mop or bucket, an old and disintegrating squeegy mop, one dishcloth and a horrible old kitchen brush for cleaning pots and pans. No basics of cleaning products supplied for bathrooms, toilets or the kitchen. No spare toilet rolls. No salt, pepper - basic cooking ingredients that we have been lucky enough to have in other rental properties. Kitchen table shabby and chairs cheaply reupholstered and stained. The bedrooms overlooking the beach could do with black out blinds, which are already supplied in the bedrooms at the back of the house. Mat inside kitchen door is torn. Outside needs a good weed and clean up.

- Annabel, July 2024

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 and to the owner and we are now asking our maintenance and housekeeping teams to rectify what they can. In regards to toilet roll, salt/pepper etc. We host self catering holidays so these are not supplied. 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
Adil January 2024

“Every thing good.”

- Adil, January 2024

Thankyou so much for your kind words. Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Emily December 2023

“We had a lovely stay at Chy-An-Var over New Years Eve.”

It was exactly what we needed for our group of 10, plenty of space, comfy beds and a great location - being able to walk down to the beach in minutes and drive to a large supermarket within 20 or so. The welcome pack was greatly appreciated, and we did have an issue with one of the windows (due to some crazy winds!), but Graham (the owner’s maintenance man!) was able to help and secure a short term solution for the rest of our stay, which is all that we could have asked for.

- Emily, December 2023

Thank you for your kind comments, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay over the new year and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Della October 2023

“We have stayed many times.”

Lovely house

- Della, October 2023

Thank you, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner Property Owner
Angeline October 2023

“We have been many times before and had another great stay.”

The welcome pack was nice and the bathroom upgrades were great also. We would like to book again.

- Angeline, October 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the property once more and liked the upgrades. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Jan September 2023

“Our stay was amazing, there were no problems at all.”

- Jan, September 2023

Thank you for your kind words, we look forward to welcoming you back very soon. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner Property Owner
Kathy September 2023

“No non slip mats were provided in the two bathrooms.”

On request I was told they would arrive the next day but they were not delivered at all. Drainage from both showers was poor. There were no larger saucepans for catering for 8 people. We had good contact with the agents who appeared to be as helpful as possible and negotiated for a later departure on the last day. Thanks for that.

- Kathy, September 2023

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 tried to sort them for you. There was internal miscommunication regarding the bathmats and that is why these were never delivered. Your comments have been passed on to the team here at John Bray Cornish Holidays. We hope to welcome you back to north Cornwall in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Guy August 2023

“It exceeded our expectations as we had not rented a holiday cottage in the UK before.”

We would like to sign up for next year please...

- Guy, August 2023

Thank you for your lovely comments. We very much look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. John Bray Cornish Holiday on behalf of the owners Property Owner
William May 2023

“We had a wonderful week at Chy-An-Var.”

The views, location, and facilities were great. The bathrooms, kitchen and general areas have all been updated. Would definitely return.

- William, May 2023

Thank you letting us know you had such a wonderful stay and that you enjoyed the property, its location and views so much. We hope you choose to book with John Bray Cornish Holidays again as we would love to welcome you back to Cornwall in the very near future Property Owner
Anthony February 2023

“Both bathrooms need total refurbishment, one shower for a property sleeping ten is totally inadequate.”

Cleanliness of cooking utensils poor, with rice on sieve and cabbage on colander! Pyrex greasy. Oil boiler smelly, and stopped working after four days - looked in need of replacement. Brays were quick to send engineer for quick fix, but boiler still not properly sorted when left ( early ). Had to sweep moss fallen from roof off entrance path to avoid trailing into house. Would not rebook.

- Anthony, February 2023
Gillian August 2022

“We had a fabulous week at Chy- an-Var.”

The cottage was comfortable, roomy, had a nice garden for the children to play in, stunning views and in a fantastic location for the beach, coastal path and village. The kitchen was well equipped, but the oven temperature settings were rubbed off, making cooking guess work. The property was well furnished and in good/reasonable condition, but could benefit from some modernisation. The upstairs bathroom would benefit from a shower and smaller bath.

- Gillian, August 2022

Thanks so much for your feedback. Delighted you had a great time. The oven and the hob have been replaced now. Plan is to re-work the upstairs bathroom ready for next summer.... look out for a second shower! Property Owner
Charles July 2022

“We have stayed at Chy an Var for the 3 years.”

We only come back due to location. This year we arrived and the garden was a mess, there were broken chairs out at the front, the garden furniture/umbrella was broken, the slates still loose on the terrace and dangerous. The kitchen gets worse each year, one of the hob rings did not work, the fridge door does not close properly and had been turned off before we arrived and we only noticed 24 hrs later. The rent has gone up and we will not take again as just not worth it. One proper bathroom between 10 is not good enough with a rusty towel rail. The bathroom upstairs is useless - there needs to be another shower. The owners need to spend some money on the house now as it’s turning into a student house.

- Charles, July 2022

Thank you for your feedback - I am sorry that there were multiple issues when you stayed. The hob (and the oven) have been replaced now and there are plans to re-fit both bathrooms including introducing a shower upstairs. The fridge is sorted too!- property Owner Property Owner
Robin April 2022

“We have just had our seventh or eighth holiday in Chy-An-Var and absolutely love it.”

It is not flashy by New Polzeath standards, but it is extremely comfortable, well equipped, thoroughly maintained and very welcoming. Highly recommended.

- Robin, April 2022

Thanks so much - it's a delight that you keep on returning. Property Owner
Stephen September 2021

“This is our 6th stay here now and it’s just perfect for us.”

My husband can surf every day and I can go for amazing walks or runs. Then there’s so many lovely places to visit nearby too like Boscastle or Tintagel. The views from the house are spectacular too and it just a nice comfortable house to stay for 2 weeks. Lovely places to eat nearby as well - cracking crab and Nathan kitchen are some of our favourites.

- Stephen, September 2021

Thank you for your lovely feed back.We are delighted you had a comfortable and pleasant holiday stay in Chy-An -Var, It will be a pleasure to have you with us again in the future.- John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

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Summary

Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor superking (can be changed to twin upon request), 1 x ground floor twin, 1 x ground floor bunk beds x 2, 1 x first floor double.Ground floor family bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and WC
First floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Ground floor WC with basin
Kitchen with dining area
First floor sitting room.
Bed linen and towels are inc. in rent
Oil central heating
Electric integrated oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher
TV, DVD player, WiFi
Fuel and Power inc. in rent
Private parking for 3 cars
EV charging point
Garage with table tennis
Wetsuit store and rinse with outside shower
Lawned garden with patio, patio furniture and BBQ
Sorry, no pets and no smoking

The property

This contemporary property, refurbished for 2023, has a fabulous location in New Polzeath with panoramic views across the mouth of the Camel estuary to Stepper Point.

A very short walk brings you to the awesome surfing beach of Polzeath.

Chy-An-Var is a bright and airy holiday home, with a generous sun terrace and lawned garden with parking for 3 cars (also unrestricted parking on the road behind).

There is a table tennis table in the garage for guests to use.

Sleeping 10 people in four bedrooms, it is tailor-made for two families sharing or an extended family.

Reverse-level living sets the lounge upstairs with comfortable sofas arranged to soak up the stunning sunsets.

Three of the bedrooms are located downstairs; one bedroom has 2 sets of bunk beds, 1 twin bedroom and the other has a superking zip and link bed that can be altered to a twin on request.

The well equipped kitchen leads out onto the sun terrace; perfect for morning coffee whilst planning your day’s adventures.

Polzeath is the epitome of the Cornish seaside holiday with all sorts of enjoyable water-based activities on offer plus golfing, walking the coastal paths, cycling the Camel Trail and bird-watching.

Stroll over to Polzeath village to pick up grocery supplies or if you prefer not to have to cook, sample the local delicacies like mussels, oysters and fish and chips at the myriad of local restaurants.

Do not forget to try the humble Cornish pasty!

Ground Floor: Kitchen/Dining Area with door leading to Sun Terrace Bedroom 1: Superking bed (can be made as twins) with views across the estuary Bedroom 2: Bunk Beds x 2 Bedroom 3: Twin Beds Family Bathroom with Shower and W.C.

Separate W.C. 1st Floor: Spacious Living Room Bedroom 4: Double Bed (4ft 6) Shower room with W.C.

* Please note: the beds will be made up as per the description.

If you require the zip and link bed(s) to be configured differently; please inform us AT LEAST 7 days prior to your arrival date.

Floorplans

1st FloorGround Floor

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

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About the location

POLZEATH

Wadebridge 7.5 miles; Padstow 16 miles.

The seaside village of Polzeath boasts a sandy beach, which is bordered by rock pools and is acclaimed to be one of the best surfing beaches in the country. Polzeath itself has a number of small shops, cafes and restaurants, and the South West Coast Path, a 630-mile route, runs through the village. Just over seven miles away is the popular market town of Wadebridge, which is set alongside the River Camel and offers an array of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as North Cornwall's only family-owned cinema. There’s wonderful countryside in the area, with the renowned Camel Trail passing through the town, and the nearby town of Padstow, with its harbour, pastel-washed medieval houses and celebrated restaurants is well worth exploring. Within driving distance is the UK surfing capital of Newquay, with over 11 miles of golden sandy beaches. Polzeath is an excellent base for exploring this part of Cornwall.

Polzeath, Cornwall (Ref. 1080372)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Great house for a family holiday.”

“This property, for the price, is disappointing.”

“Every thing good.”

“We had a lovely stay at Chy-An-Var over New Years Eve.”

“We have stayed many times.”

“We have been many times before and had another great stay.”

“Our stay was amazing, there were no problems at all.”

“No non slip mats were provided in the two bathrooms.”

“It exceeded our expectations as we had not rented a holiday cottage in the UK before.”

“We had a wonderful week at Chy-An-Var.”

“Both bathrooms need total refurbishment, one shower for a property sleeping ten is totally inadequate.”

“We had a fabulous week at Chy- an-Var.”

“We have stayed at Chy an Var for the 3 years.”