Obo's Retreat

4.5★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

25 Customer Review(s)

Matthew
October 2024

“Nice place and plenty of room, the garden is great for dogs and secure.”

after a 6 hour drive it would have been nice to find at least some tea bags and milk. i see this has been said before by other people. also would have been nice to have toilet paper in each of the bathrooms. seems a bit tight not to provide these two things. i extended my stay nonetheless as it is comfortable and well placed.

after a 6 hour drive it would have been nice to find at least some tea bags and milk. i see this has been said before by other people. also would have been nice to have toilet paper in each of the bathrooms. seems a bit tight not to provide these two things. i extended my stay nonetheless as it is comfortable and well placed.

- Matthew, October 2024

Thank you so much for your comments. We love hearing just how much you enjoyed your stay! Hopefully we can welcome you back again in the future. Our properties are self catering but we appreciate the comment. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Steven September 2024

“We enjoyed our stay but would point out that the hob was tricky to use and a bit temperamental.”

Also the dinner plates and crockery were worn and need replacing. The dryer was also very poor, the condenser dryer takes hours to dry any washing. A normal tumble dryer would be much better.

- Steven, September 2024

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. All suggestions/comments can be viewed by the property owner so these are appreciated. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Sarah September 2024

“Lovely clean cottage with plenty of crockery etc.”

in a good location with lots of places to explore nearby. A group of six ladies…. Plenty of space, seating etc.

- Sarah, September 2024

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
Kimberley September 2024

“Spacious, bright and airy all as described.”

Very comfortable beds and a secure garden for our dog. Would definitely recommemd and we hope to return next year. Only criticism was no welcome pack, not even a pint of milk!

- Kimberley, September 2024

Thank you so much for your comments. We love hearing just how much you enjoyed your stay! Hopefully we can welcome you back again in the future. Our properties are self catering but all comments and suggestions are appreciated. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Rachael July 2024

“Great property and very well equipped in a fabulous location.”

Extremely comfortable beds and very quiet in the evenings despite being literally 10 metres from the Pityme Inn

- Rachael, July 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
Melanie July 2024

“Great location and suited our needs perfectly.”

Good enclosed garden and barbecue. The negatives were the sofa covers were badly stained and need replacing. Poor shower in shower room, very little pressure. Disappointed with John Bray who took 5 days to get back to me when I asked if we could stay an extra day. There seems virtually no way of getting someone on the phone.

- Melanie, July 2024

Thank you for providing feedback from your stay at Obo's Retreat. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the garden and bbq. Your comments in regards to maintenance have been noted and will be shared with our maintenance team and the property owner. We are sorry to hear you were disappointed with John Bray - we had called the owner directly following the call we received on 10th July about your request and we left a follow up message for you on the number provided on your booking record on the 12th July to confirm an extra night had been approved for you; but this must have not been enough time for you. We hope you will visit again - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Matt June 2024

“Fantastic property in a great location.”

Stayed here two years in a row and both stays have been great!

- Matt, June 2024

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
Caroline June 2024

“Lovely property, being suitable for families very disappointed there was no cot bed and high chair on request especially as there were baby cutlery and plates.”

This would definitely stop us returning in the future. Floors were not clean when we arrived, my feet were black from walking on the floor within minutes!! Apart from this the overall place was really nice, just think these couple of things need addressing.

- Caroline, June 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. 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
Brian May 2024

“Overall we enjoyed our stay.”

However, we did leave it cleaner than when we arrived! Settees rather shabby compared to last year. We were disappointed that the food Items that were provided the previous year were not supplied this year. Whilst, the items are, no doubt charged in the overall bill, and may not be to everyone's taste. You may have thought it better not to provide them, however it would have been helpful to add this information to the details about the property. Because we did not want to overload the fridge, the first thing we had to do on arrival was go out and buy milk in order to make tea/coffee after our 200 mile trip!.

- Brian, May 2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Obo's Retreat overall, and apologise for any inconvenience caused regarding the lack of welcome hamper which is now not provided at the property, and the cleanliness issues that you encountered during your stay. All feedback is shared with the owner and your comments will be raised to our housekeeping team. We hope to welcome you back again if the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Kiran May 2024

“Fantastic property.”

Very spacious and very comfortable beds. We were here for a week for a family wedding. The Pityme Inn pub across the road was also great. Lovely food and service. All round a great stay. Thank you.

- Kiran, May 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
Natalie May 2024

“A really lovely bungalow.”

Great location! The toys and bits for the children were an absolute bonus and provided lots of fun (as they weren’t their own!). Linen was soft and comfortable as were all furnishings. Won’t hesitate to book again, we had a wonderful break. If I really had to find a concern, cooking pan lid and handles get extremely hot and could be a worth an update and a deeper floor clean as black dog hairs kept appearing. I’m not fussed on either really but worth noting. Thanks for a lovely stay.

- Natalie, May 2024

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
Jessica February 2024

“Thank you so much for a wonderful stay at Obo’s retreat.”

The house was perfectly kitted out for families with young kids. There was such a great range of board games which keep us entertained on the odd rainy day.

- Jessica, February 2024

Thank you for your kind comments, we hope to welcome you back in the near future, John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Nicholas November 2023

“Bungalow lovely and very clean.”

Couldn’t find the walk in electric shower switch on are a couple of days. Looks like it was purposely hidden as when we did find it shower thermostat obviously broken. Scorch hit or freezing cold. Very dangerous. This was brought up in the Summer in quotes from other guests. Clearly the issue has not been fixed. Other than this we had a lovely stay.

- Nicholas, November 2023

Thank you for your comments, I will ensure the shower is looked at by our maintenance team, We look forward to welcoming you back very soon. John Bray Cornish holidays on behalf of the owner Property Owner
Ian Prescott October 2023

“Not enough pans and cookery equipment for a family holiday, it was a struggle for just two people.”

The property was clean and functional Oh and it's a semi detached, I don't recall seeing that anywhere in the description!

- Ian Prescott, October 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, we are sorry that you felt that there was not enough equipment in the kitchen, We have never had any issues previously and we understand from the owner that a family of 6 can easily be catered. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Margot October 2023

“This semi-detached bungalow was ideally situated for exploring North Cornwall.”

Being opposite the Pityme Inn was a great advantage. The back grass could have done with a cut as it was really too long to eat out. Otherwise it had very comfortable beds with an excellent kitchen.

- Margot, October 2023

Thank you for your comments, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back very soon. John Bray Cornish Holidays on Behalf oof the owner Property Owner
Steven September 2023

“The shower in the separate shower room was quite low pressure and there was a broadband issue but it was sorted quickly with the local office, they were very helpful.”

Apart from that, the property was nice and we would book again.

- Steven, September 2023

Thank you for your comments, I'm pleased we managed to fix the issues you raised and enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Angela September 2023

“Enjoyable stay in a nicely decorated and clean bungalow.”

The walk in shower had a fault with temp gauge. Reported it as it would be dangerous and could scald someone. Front door sticks & is hard to shut. I see a previous guest had reported it so would have expected it to be fixed. As previous reviews had stated they received a welcome pack so I didn't take tea, coffee etc. Anyway we didn't receive one. Luckily shop across road was open.

- Angela, September 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 and to the owner. 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
Christine August 2023

“Lovely comfortable bungalow with a welcome bag of goodies.”

We were two families of 5 and there was plenty of room. The bedrooms had comfortable beds, spacious bathrooms with an additional toilet in the utility room. Games and toys for children, the pub across the road which also had the village shop. Found a lane across from the pub to walk the dogs in the mornings. The grass needed cutting but the gardeners came on the Tuesday. Bit confused regarding the wheelie bins but put them out on the Wednesday evening and were emptied before we left but not by the normal dustmen but contractors for holiday lets. It said no glass in the bins but they gave us a bag to put our bottles in and took them. I would highly recommend this bungalow

- Christine, August 2023

Thank you for you kind comments regarding your stay with us. We are pleased to hear you had plenty of room and found the lovely dog walk aswell as the lovely local pub. We very much look forward to welcoming you back in the very near future. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owners Property Owner
Matt July 2023

“What a fantastic home and a perfect location.”

We have already booked again for next year. Thank you

- Matt, July 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and that the property suited your needs. We look forward to welcoming you back next year - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Denis June 2023

“Very nice accommodation very clean inside could do with some cleaning outside and grass cutting.”

Plenty of utensils in the kitchen of good quality great location .

- Denis, June 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Obo's Retreat and are sorry the outside cleaning wasn't picked up on changeover. We are surprised the grass needed cutting as this was done the week prior to your stay and again a few days after. 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 May 2023

“The property was excellent .”

Clean spacious and comfortable.Decorated and furnished beautifully.Good location dog friendly pub opposite serving food. Everything you could possibly need to feel at home.Would highly recommend this property we had a lovely stay with our dog.Thanks to the owner.

- Sandra, May 2023

Thank you for your lovely comments regarding your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owners. Property Owner
William May 2023

“Ideal place to stay near to many beaches for children The property had ...”

Ideal place to stay near to many beaches for children The property had everything you needed Well maintained apart from the front door difficult to lock sometimes but a minor detail Would recommend this property to anyone Nice surprise there was a welcoming gift tea coffee milk jam butter all in a nice bag Would definitely return to this property Thank you

- William, May 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
Gaby April 2023

“We ( four German Ladies) had a lovely stay !”

Besides the Cornish weather nearly everything was perfect! Very well equipped kitchen, a very spacious and bright dining room and living room! Comfortable bedding and two huge bath/ shower rooms! Separate laundry and drying room, perfect for a family stay! We only missed a wardrobe in one of the bedrooms, a full size mirror and the dining table chairs aren’t much comfortable! But this didn’t spoil our holidays ! We had a great time at Obo‘s Retreat ! Spacious private parking….and the Pityme Pub is just across the street offering great food and drinks!

- Gaby, April 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. We will forward your suggestions onto the owners. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Jo March 2023

“Obo's Retreat is a home away from home, A perfect base from which to roam.”

Close to many beautiful places you'll want to explore, Polzeath, Rock, Padstow and so many more. After a day in the surf we couldn't wait to get back, To lovely hot showers, cosy beds, ready to hit the sack. If you are a chef at heart the kitchen has all you will need, Many hungry mouths you will be able to feed. If a take away or eating out is what you are after, There is a pub across the road filled with ale, good food and laughter. And when you are tired and weary from the Cornish sea air, The comfy sofas are ready so a film you can share. Obo's Retreat is a perfect place for a holiday together, Thanks for the memories, we'll treasure them forever.

- Jo, March 2023

Thank you so much for your kind words. It's great to hear that you had such a fabulous stay at Obo's Retreat and had the perfect base to explore the local area from! We would love to welcome you back anytime in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Gareth November 2022

“We all had a fabulous time at Obo’s Retreat lovely bungalow really clean and ...”

We all had a fabulous time at Obo’s Retreat lovely bungalow really clean and welcoming, Just could do with a local information pack

- Gareth, November 2022

Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind feedback. We are working alongside the owners to get new welcome packs back into the properties. We hope to invite you back to North Cornwall again soon. John Bray on behalf of the owners. Property Owner

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Summary

Single-storey
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
Cloakroom/ WC
Kitchen
Utility
Living/dining room
Oil fired central heating
Electric double oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher
Smart TV, WiFi
Off-road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed rear garden with lawn
Linen and Towels included in rent
Pet-friendly
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Note: Shed is not available for guest use

The property

Obo's Retreat is a beautiful single-story home that is perfectly situated close to Rock, Daymer Bay and surrounding beaches; a highly desired area.

Obo's Retreat, which accommodates six people for the dreamy coastal getaway, offers off-road parking, is pet-friendly and features ground-floor living that makes it perfect for families or groups of friends looking to enjoy Cornwall's natural splendour.

The fabulous open plan living in Obo's Retreat creates a sociable atmosphere which is fantastic for spending time together.

The central, airy space benefits from large front window where natural light streams in and combines modern furnishings with comfort and plenty of space for all the family.

Be impressed by the well-equipped kitchen containing a fantastic selection of appliances that is guaranteed to thrill any budding chef.

Allow yourself to relax while your partner prepares a great meal that you can enjoy as a family at the dining table, toasting to a fantastic trip as you tuck in.

After supper, retire to the sumptuous lounge area and turn on the Smart TV to enjoy a movie marathon.

After a relaxing bath or refreshing shower in the evening climb into the super-king-size bed while your guests settle into the double and twin-single beds in preparation for yet another exciting day.

The super-king and double room enjoy views over the enclosed garden at the back of the house while the light, front twin bedroom provides a calm and welcoming retreat adults or children to share.

Any kids and furry companions will love the lawn at the back to let off any steam, if they have any left after your days on the beach! Start your day with a brisk morning walk on Rock Beach's on top of the sand dunes or for the ultimate wake-up routine, dive into the water of the Camel Estuary for a brief swim.

At low tide you can stroll across to Daymer Bay where the gradual-gradient sand is perfect beach for little ones to play, or simply soak up the sun while taking in the panoramic vistas from the top of Brea Hill.

Refuel at one of the area's many pubs or eateries, such as The Pityme Inn which is just across the lane from Obo's Retreat, The Mariners Public House (run by the fantastic Paul Ainsworth group), or The Rock Inn and then continue up the coast to the surfing village of Polzeath.

Travel further north to snorkel at Port Quin or enjoy a cliff top hike and take in the sights at Doc Martin-famed Port Isaac.

For your retail therapy, hop across on the foot ferry to Padstow where you can shop the delightful boutique stores and afterwards, indulge in the Rick Stein restaurants, cafe and deli or kick back at Rojano's, Paul's Italian restaurant.

On your way back to your coastal home, top up on culture by visiting the local artists such as The Jackson Gallery, Nina Brooke's studio and the pop ups that frequent the Rock Insitute in the village.

At Obo's Retreat in Cornwall, all of this and more are waiting.

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.

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St. Minver near Rock, Cornwall (Ref. 1100965)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Nice place and plenty of room, the garden is great for dogs and secure.”

“We enjoyed our stay but would point out that the hob was tricky to use and a bit temperamental.”

“Lovely clean cottage with plenty of crockery etc.”

“Spacious, bright and airy all as described.”

“Great property and very well equipped in a fabulous location.”

“Great location and suited our needs perfectly.”

“Fantastic property in a great location.”

“Lovely property, being suitable for families very disappointed there was no cot bed and high chair on request especially as there were baby cutlery and plates.”

“Overall we enjoyed our stay.”

“Fantastic property.”

“A really lovely bungalow.”

“Thank you so much for a wonderful stay at Obo’s retreat.”

“Bungalow lovely and very clean.”

“Not enough pans and cookery equipment for a family holiday, it was a struggle for just two people.”

“This semi-detached bungalow was ideally situated for exploring North Cornwall.”

“The shower in the separate shower room was quite low pressure and there was a broadband issue but it was sorted quickly with the local office, they were very helpful.”

“Enjoyable stay in a nicely decorated and clean bungalow.”

“Lovely comfortable bungalow with a welcome bag of goodies.”

“What a fantastic home and a perfect location.”

“Very nice accommodation very clean inside could do with some cleaning outside and grass cutting.”

“The property was excellent .”

“Ideal place to stay near to many beaches for children The property had ...”

“We ( four German Ladies) had a lovely stay !”

“Obo's Retreat is a home away from home, A perfect base from which to roam.”

“We all had a fabulous time at Obo’s Retreat lovely bungalow really clean and ...”

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The property

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About the location

ROCK