Mino Cottage

4.6★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

17 Customer Review(s)

Antonia
August 2024

“We loved our stay at the absolutely beautiful cottage, perfectly located in the tranquil town of Port Isaac.”

The house was perfect, from the well-sized garden with great views, to the cozy & comfy bedrooms, modern bathrooms and the kitchen that was beautiful and so well equipped. The smart TVs gave us access to Netflix, iPlayer, regular TV & all the heart desires, which was lovely to wind down to at the end of the day. The place was absolutely spotless & check-in & out were very smooth. A slightly later check-out time would be appreciated though. I highly recommend staying here, would rate this place ...

The house was perfect, from the well-sized garden with great views, to the cozy & comfy bedrooms, modern bathrooms and the kitchen that was beautiful and so well equipped. The smart TVs gave us access to Netflix, iPlayer, regular TV & all the heart desires, which was lovely to wind down to at the end of the day. The place was absolutely spotless & check-in & out were very smooth. A slightly later check-out time would be appreciated though. I highly recommend staying here, would rate this place 10/10 & would gladly stay again. I recommend packing some earplugs, as the seagulls are pretty noisy at night & you’ll be all set for a wonderful & comfy stay.

- Antonia, 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
Helen July 2024

“Unfortunately, we felt very disappointed with the stay and left after 5 nights in the property, having paid for 7.”

We drove 7hours to get to the property and having stayed in many local self-catering homes within Port Issac, found it a shame that a welcome package was not offered, as all of the other properties we had stayed in offered one, that were also self-catering. On arrival, we were shocked to find that the cul-de-sac, the property dwelled within, was not as aesthetically pleasing, as we'd been led to believe and realised now, this is why you cannot see pictures of the front of the property. For us, it felt like a set of caravan esc homes than many other homes listed within the area. For the extremely high cost to rent the property for a week (July), we were not informed that this particular cul-de-sac housed a large collection of seagulls, which are protected animals. Thus realising during our stay that they housed themselves on the roof of the property. The noise of the constant squawk (day and night) along with the movement on the roof meant we managed very little sleep and therefore decided to vacate the property earlier than we had planned. Not forgetting, your car will be destroyed by the seagulls excrement. Positives for this property are that it has been done up well inside by the owner and was mostly clean throughout. The car parking space was small and directly outside the property, meaning that you saw your car outside the front windows but this did not bother us as much as the seagulls did. We therefore would not recommend this property and would not stay ourselves in this property again.

- Helen, July 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. Welcome packs are down to the discretion of the owners. It is sad to hear that you did not like the exterior and the neighbouring area. We appreciate how frustrating the seagulls must have been. However, our hands are tied and there is nothing we can do about them. We hope we welcome you back to north Cornwall in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Peter June 2024

“The cottage is very well fitted out and has good facilities - especially if it is for two people visiting.”

It is decorated to a very high standard. Its position makes access to the centre of Port Isaac very easy. Parking is not that easy unless you have a very small car. Some thoughts for improvements: a recycling bin in the kitchen - There is only one bin, which means that everything goes into it. Whilst there is a recycling bin outside, it makes life too difficult to separate and keep piles of rubbish in the kitchen ; Despite there being comments on the listing previously about the lack of information with regards the heating and water heating, there is still no information available. When we were on our break, it was cold and we needed to turn heating on and up. This proved very frustrating. Also, the hot water tank is quite small, especially if there were four people staying in the cottage ; No Cafetière - This would be a useful addition ; The time of access and departure does make it quite frustrating. Only being allowed into the cottage at 4 o’clock on the day of booking means that you cannot make best use of the facilities and area. And having to leave at 9 am makes it a very rushed departure. Given that these conditions were probably brought in during Covid, as a holiday management team, you should look at these timings. We would not book a cottage again with such restrictive access. Thank you.

- Peter, June 2024

Thank you for sharing a review of your stay at Mino Cottage. We are pleased to hear that you were impressed with the facilities, decor and location of the cottage. Your comments are noted and in response we can elaborate that check in/out times are standard practice across the industry for insurance purposes and are also in place to allow time for housekeeping to fulfil the required duties. We hope to welcome you back anytime in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Nicola May 2024

“We have been visiting Port Isaac for over 10 years and this is the best place we have stayed in.”

We feel so grateful to have been able to stay at this beautiful cottage. I struggle with the cleanliness and decor of properties we stay in, but this is the first time I have felt comfortable and at ease. We slept so well aside from the nesting seagulls. The property is beautiful and wonderfully decorated. There was the added bonus of the outdoor space. Even better that we got to sit out there with the recent spell of nice weather. Watching the sunset was incredible. The cottage was nice and clean. Fresh bedding and towels. Everything was thought of. No food left in cupboards. Ideal. Thank you very much.

- Nicola, May 2024

Thank you very much for sharing a wonderful review of Mino Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We would love to welcome you back sometime in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Barry April 2024

“We had a problem with working out the heating when we arrived.”

It was cold inside the property and there were no instructions about how to turn the heating on or what type of heating it was. We called the emergency number and a rep came round and explained it all. It has underfloor heating but there is no mention in the book and no instructions. We recommended that the rep should make sure these are written in the book for other visitors.

- Barry, April 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 we will look to get some instructions drawn up. 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
Sue April 2024

“Inside the cottage was lovely.”

We were disappointed that there was no welcome pack. All of our previous properties through John Bray have left a variety of scones, wine, milk, soap, etc. We had no logs or coal for the log burner; and not even salt or pepper. It doesn’t take a lot to do a little something like this, and certainly not a lot of money. We would not choose to stay in this cottage again.

- Sue, April 2024

Thank you for taking the time to feedback on your stay. We are afraid that as self catering accommodation. This property does not offer these provisions. We do hope that you enjoyed your stay regardless - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Phil March 2024

“The cottage was beautiful really clean and we really enjoyed staying there, the ...”

The cottage was beautiful really clean and we really enjoyed staying there, the only downside was the stairs if anyone has a problem with stair’s it might not be for you,

- Phil, March 2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Mino Cottage. We hope to welcome you back again in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Steve March 2024

“This is a very comfortable and tastefully furnished cottage internally.”

It is well-equipped and maintained and was spotlessly clean. The exterior does not quite match up to the attractive interior - the cottage has a rather odd outlook and the small garden is accessible only from the main bedroom (this was pointed out in the description). It's an advantage to have any parking in Post Isaac and this cottage does have a small space right outside. Overall we enjoyed the stay, but could have done with a better photograph of the front of the cottage to have had a complete picture of the kind of house this was. The check-in/check-out times do mean that you lose almost a day as well. The latter is becoming common to all rentals, though it is not universal by any means.

- Steve, March 2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are so happy to hear that you found Mino Cottage comfortable and enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your suggestions on how to improve the property, all feedback is shared with the owner. We hope to welcome you back in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Susan Patricia March 2024

“This was a wonderfully comfortable cottage in a great location, quiet but only a stone's throw from the centre of Port Isaac.”

The cottage has been very tastefully decorated and the beds are super comfy. The log burner was a real bonus after a day out braving the elements, and it was so handy having a parking space. The only slight disappointment was the fact that there was no "welcome" pack. It's the first Sykes property that we've stayed in which didn't provide the basics eg milk, bread. Luckily we managed to catch the Coop before it closed. Same in the bathroom where we could have done with a bar of soap. Would absolutely recommend this property however.

- Susan Patricia, March 2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the property and its surroundings. Thank you also for your suggestion on how to improve the property, all feedback is shared with the owner - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Anna November 2023

“The cottage is absolutely lovely - clean, well-equipped and super cosy.”

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

- Anna, November 2023

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
John September 2023

“Our stay was perfect, we loved the property.”

The location was great and it was well equipped. It was better than we thought, the pictures don't do it justice.

- John, September 2023

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

“We had a great stay at Mino Cottage.”

- Gillian, July 2023

Thank you for your comments, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back in the near future. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Gillian May 2023

“We had a wonderful holiday in the cottage.”

Easy to walk into town and wonderful to come back to. The garden was easy to access and has beautiful views, took a lovely photo of the sun going down. behind the sea.

- Gillian, May 2023

Thank you for your lovely comments. We look forward to welcoming you back to sunny Cornwall very soon. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Madeline April 2023

“Cottage very comfortable, easy walk down to quay or to Port Gaverne.”

Only problem was that we couldn’t use the bbq as it was very dirty and full of ash, which I reported. The freezer was iced up badly which I also reported just for your information - we didn’t use it for anything other than ice cubes so it wasn’t a problem for us. Only other problem, that obviously is not the fault of Sykes and which is also driving the locals mad, was the noise & mess caused by a horde of seagulls nesting on the flat roofs around the cottage. My husband’s pride and joy car was divebombed regularly!

- Madeline, April 2023

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We are pleased to hear you found the cottage to be very comfortable and well located for an easy walk to the local villages. We are sorry for the dirty BBQ and freezer icing up but do appreciate you letting us know so we can get the maintenance team to attend. to it. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Andrew September 2022

“The property worked very well for us.”

It had all the facilities we wanted but the main attraction was the location. To able to walk into the town easily was a real plus. We enjoyed it very much and we have already talked about coming back to repeat our trip. So thanks very much and we will see you soon.

- Andrew, September 2022

Thank you for your feedback and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us, we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owners. Property Owner
Terry February 2022

“The cottage exceeded our expectations, everywhere looked like it had stepped out of the pages of a designer home magazine.”

It was extremely comfortable and warm. We loved our stay and will definitely be returning, thank you.

- Terry, February 2022

Thank you for your feedback and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us, we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owners. Property Owner
Matt July 2021

“Mino Cottage is a lovely, clean and very well appointed holiday cottage which provides a perfect base for a holiday on the North Cornish coastline at Port Isaac.”

We immediately felt at home in the cottage which has very recently been renovated and revamped. You are provided with everything to make your holiday comfortable and all fittings and furnishings are really of the very highest order. The cottage has been renovated with the greatest care and attention to detail. A beautiful kitchen and living room is complemented with two comfortable bedrooms. There is a lovely garden with great seating and facilities. The cottage is situated close to the centre, but set back in a lovely quiet setting. This part of the North Cornish coast has some wonderful walks and views with crystal clear water. This was a lovely holiday!

- Matt, July 2021

We have been reviewing all of our feedback for the past few seasons, we just wanted to say a massive thank you for taking the time to feedback on your stay. Your comments were noted by us here at John Bray Cornish Holidays. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your visit and would love to welcome you back to North Cornwall in the future. John Bray on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with Smart TV and en-suite cloakroom with basin and WC, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, handheld shower, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine, fridge/freezer, wine cooler, washer/dryer, dishwasher
2 x Smart TV's, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 1 car
Multi-level rear garden with terrace, lawn, gravelled area, furniture and outdoor kitchen area with barbeque
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 mile, beach 0.5 miles
Note: Check-in is from 4:30pm, check-out by 9am
Note: The garden is accessed via a door in the king-size bedroom with steps leading to the terrace and gravelled area and a ramp leading to the lawn

The property

Nestled in the winding lanes of the picturesque fishing village of Port Isaac, Mino Cottage is a stylish and welcoming self catering holiday home, sleeping 4 across 2 bedrooms.

Recently renovated to a high standard, original features have been highlighted and combined with modern additions to create a home from home you can relax in and explore from. Park conveniently outside and step inside onto beautiful Cornish flagstone slate flooring which leads through into the newly fitted, modern kitchen.

Equipped for all your cookery needs, the up to date facilities make it a pleasure to spend time in here and whip up local produce in to a family feast, with a dining table at the far end of the room by the large window.

In the next room is the elegantly decorated living room, complete with characterful beams and offering a comfortable sofa, arm chair and a smart TV to ensure you have your home comforts while on holiday.

There is a stunning feature stone fireplace with a woodburner to keep you cosy in the winter months, although the downstairs underfloor heating will no doubt be a welcome addition so you can keep the bare feet feel of Cornwall here, even outside the summer months.

The artwork lends a nautical touch here and is mirrored upstairs in the bedrooms, creating a wonderful flow through the cottage.

The fantastic use of natural materials in the furnishings is also carried through upstairs as the stunning wooden beams are shown off in the apex of the roof, giving the bedrooms a feeling of extra space and airiness.

In the master bedroom a stylish wooden sleigh bed awaits you, with a TV so that you can escape here for a little time snuggled up with a boxset.

Following the painted floorboards across the landing you will find the plush family bathroom with a shower over the bath to make bathing little ones a doddle.

The twin bedroom offers adults or children a cosy space to rest at the end of the day in comfort.

A fantastic feature of Mino Cottage is your own terraced patio with sea views, garden and gravelled area outside; accessed via a door in the master bedroom upstairs.

Step down and follow it around the corner to the patio area with outside table and benches, making al fresco dining a tempting option in fine weather, sloping down via a ramp to a grass lawn.

Look out from here over the rooftops and gaze at the crystal waters of the sea; with the palm tree in the garden adding to that holiday feel.

Designed for outdoor living, the gravelled area at the bottom of the steps down from the lawn even has an outside kitchen area with a built in charcoal barbecue!

Bring your coals and don your apron as this gives you the facility to prepare outside and cook outside to your heart’s content. Picking up seafood for your evening barbecue is a tempting option in Port Isaac as it comes in from the harbour by the local fishermen.

Trot down to the harbour and see the boats for yourself as they potter in with their local catch.

For your nights off cooking, you will find plenty of tempting options in the neighbouring restaurants at Nathan Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen opposite the harbour and New Road restaurant at the top of the village, the Slipway Restaurant and Mote or Golden Lion pubs.

Meander slowly through the narrow lanes and dip in and out of the boutique shops and the local galleries, perhaps stopping in one of the lovely cafés along the way.

If venturing out of the village, you will find the smaller inlets of Port Quin and Port Gaverne where kayaking and snorkelling are popular and further south the surfing village of Polzeath and sandy beaches of Daymer Bay approximately 10-15 minutes drive away.

With the South West Coastal Path stretching all the way here, you can choose a stretch anywhere along this North Coast of Cornwall to hike and see panoramic views of the Camel Estuary.

For sailing enthusiasts, Camel Sailing and Powerboat Centre and the Rock Sailing and Waterski Club offer courses to suit all abilities with Shrimper week in June a popular event for locals and holiday guests alike.

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

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About the location

PORT ISAAC

Polzeath 6.5 miles; Padstow 16 miles

Port Isaac; one of the true Cornish treasures. A beautiful fishing village nestling in a steep sided valley, the old village in the valley remains unchanged from its days of fishing, slate export and smuggling in the previous century. An abundance of small character properties complemented by larger cliff-top retreats, can be found with easy access to the numerous restaurants and shops of the village. The sandy harbour provides an abundance of rock pools as the tide retreats. There is ample parking at the top of the village and the village is a popular tourist destination with plenty of attractions including the dramatic Doyden Castle, the beautiful Lundy Bay and the famous Doc Martin's clinic. There are also plenty of pubs, restaurants, and shops in the village. Just a short drive from the beaches of Polzeath, Daymer and Rock, it is perfect for romantic and family holidays alike.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We loved our stay at the absolutely beautiful cottage, perfectly located in the tranquil town of Port Isaac.”

“Unfortunately, we felt very disappointed with the stay and left after 5 nights in the property, having paid for 7.”

“The cottage is very well fitted out and has good facilities - especially if it is for two people visiting.”

“We have been visiting Port Isaac for over 10 years and this is the best place we have stayed in.”

“We had a problem with working out the heating when we arrived.”

“Inside the cottage was lovely.”

“The cottage was beautiful really clean and we really enjoyed staying there, the ...”

“This is a very comfortable and tastefully furnished cottage internally.”

“This was a wonderfully comfortable cottage in a great location, quiet but only a stone's throw from the centre of Port Isaac.”

“The cottage is absolutely lovely - clean, well-equipped and super cosy.”

“Our stay was perfect, we loved the property.”

“We had a great stay at Mino Cottage.”

“We had a wonderful holiday in the cottage.”

“Cottage very comfortable, easy walk down to quay or to Port Gaverne.”

“The property worked very well for us.”

“The cottage exceeded our expectations, everywhere looked like it had stepped out of the pages of a designer home magazine.”

“Mino Cottage is a lovely, clean and very well appointed holiday cottage which provides a perfect base for a holiday on the North Cornish coastline at Port Isaac.”

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The property

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About the location

PORT ISAAC