Sandy Hills 8

4.8★

9 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
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

12 Customer Review(s)

Laura
October 2024

“The property is absolutely stunning and in a beautiful location.”

The view from the living room is amazing. There was plenty of room for 8 of us and we all slept comfortably. The decor is lovely throughout, the only downside to our stay was that the toilet rolls had not been topped up, we found some items on the bedroom floor that must have been left by the previous guests. I would recommend bringing logs for the log burner as these were not provided. This would not put us of from returning again.

The view from the living room is amazing. There was plenty of room for 8 of us and we all slept comfortably. The decor is lovely throughout, the only downside to our stay was that the toilet rolls had not been topped up, we found some items on the bedroom floor that must have been left by the previous guests. I would recommend bringing logs for the log burner as these were not provided. This would not put us of from returning again.

- Laura, 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. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Richard August 2024

“What a brilliant holiday property, all you could need and more , peaceful ...”

What a brilliant holiday property, all you could need and more , peaceful location , walk to the beach is easy ,local shops near by , perfect for relaxing or to use as a base to travel to all the local attractions

- Richard, 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
Julia April 2024

“The property was in a lovely peaceful area, close to Fee's Cafe, and the Malcolm Barnecutt Bakery, both of which I highly recommend.”

We also ate at The Mariners Pub a bit further down the other end of Rock Road, which was amazing. The house itself was clean, spacious and comfortable. The upstairs views were beautiful. A minor thing, but the blind on one of the bedrooms doesn't go down, and the 2 bathrooms have a bit of mouldy grout in places, but other than those very small details, I can't really fault the place. I would definitely stay there again.

- Julia, April 2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are so happy that you enjoyed all that Sandy Hills 8 has to offer, and its surroundings. However, we sorry to hear that you experienced some cleanliness and maintenance issues during your stay, your comments will be raised to our housekeeping and maintenance teams. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Nicola October 2023

“It’s a fantastic property in a great location and very suitable for large families.”

Well equipped and I would give 4.5 as the only mark down are lack of washing powder, coffee pods and a pint of milk which I feel at these prices you could expect

- Nicola, October 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are very pleased to hear that your enjoyed the property and its surroundings. Thank you for your suggestions on how to improve the property, all feedback is shared with the owner. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Jeremy October 2023

“Fabulous stay and ate in some amazing restaurants, we hope to be back very soon”

- Jeremy, 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 and will look forward to welcoming you back - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Jennifer September 2023

“We had a lovely stay at Sandy Hills in September and would definitely book here again.”

The house is in a lovely quiet location but you can still walk to the beach. We liked having Fee's deli at the end of the road for breakfast. Body boards in the shed were great and we had 2 brilliant days at the beach using these. Garden was secure for our dog. Loved the upside down layout meaning the bedrooms were cool and dark at night and during the day you can enjoy the views from the upstairs lounge and kitchen. Bed linen was lovely and I have already ordered the same now I'm back home! Great rental house.

- Jennifer, September 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Sandy Hills 8. 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
Jennifer August 2023

“We loved staying at this beautiful house.”

Nestled in a quiet road with a beautiful view over the valley it gives you the idea of space. It is within walking distance to the beach, shops and restaurants. The layout is very comfortable with bedrooms downstairs and open plan living upstairs ( with the view). We loved exploring and spent our time surfing, water skiing, walking and trips on the ferry to Padstow. We hope to come back soon.

- Jennifer, August 2023

Thank you for sharing such great feedback. 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
Christopher July 2023

“The house and the furniture layout are great.”

Very well equipped. The views are slightly better than No.7 next door which we rented last year. My main irritation was that there was no soap in the bathrooms and only one loo roll each, there was no scrubbing brush and only a couple of diswasher tabs. These things are not expensive but it is the last thing that I want to have to go and get when I arrive at a property (and the local Spar shops are so limited). The property that we rented the previous week in Harlyn Bay provided sufficient in all its bathrooms. We called the Sykes number, spoke to someone who promised to contact the local John Bray office (why not just provide the JB phone number on your email if these are the guys dealing with the property?), nothing heard again.

- Christopher, July 2023

Thank you so much for your feedback. Our apologies for the lack of provisions, our properties are self catering so we provide you with the very basics to start but we understand the frustration. We work in tandem with our head office so we apologise that you did not hear anything further after your initial call. We hope 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
Elizabeth May 2023

“We had a wonderful stay and 100% will be booking the house again.”

It was a lovely surprise to walk in and see how clean it was. It was so bright and airy. The house was fitted out so well, wonderful sofa!! it felt like home from home. We love to walk, so the fact that we could walk to various pubs and eating places was perfect. Sandy Hills was so quiet, beautiful views over the hills. Plus we had an amazing sunny week !! We really did love it !! Thankyou

- Elizabeth, May 2023

Thank you so much for your kind words. It's great to hear that you had such a fabulous stay at Sandy Hills 8 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
Emma August 2022

“The property was lovely and clean and just the right size of our party of 8.”

The living space was generous and meant we could all get together easily. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything you could possibly need! The outside terrace was lovely and looked like new decking and furniture.

- Emma, August 2022

Thank you for your feedback on Sandy Hills 8. We are delighted you and your party enjoyed the property and its facilities. We hope we can welcome your return in the future! Property Owner
Victoria July 2022

“We had a fabulous week at 8 Sandyhills, a really comfortable holiday home.”

It had everything you needed, well equipped and well presented. We particularly liked the patio area. But perhaps for a property that allows dogs a gate at the top of the steps would be helpful. We do however feel the Sykes Cottages grossly over charges because if the prices increase again the properties will not be value for money.

- Victoria, July 2022

Thank you for leaving us your feedback following your stay at 8 Sandy Hills, it is great to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We have spoken to the owner who is placing a stair gate at the property so the dogs will be safe going forward. – John Bray Cornish Holiday’s on behalf of the owners. Property Owner
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Hulse Dec 2019

“We did indeed really enjoy our recent holiday in Rock.”

This is our third holiday encompassing the Padstow Christmas Festival and the weather was extremely kind to us this year. The family find 8 Sandy Hills very comfortable and cosy. The house is always warm to come home to and we appreciate that very much. We tend to visit our favourite places in and around Padstow/Rock and also dip into Truro a couple of times (beautiful at Christmas time). We hope to replicate our lovely holiday again in 2020!

- Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Hulse, Dec 2019

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Summary

Reverse Level Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor twin, 2 x ground-floor king-size (1 x ensuite shower, basin and WC), 1 x ground-floor single and full size bunk beds, Ground-floor family bathroom with bath, basin and WC, First-floor open plan living space with Kitchen, dining and sitting area, balcony, snug/TV room and External Utility room.
Night storage heaters and multi fuel stove
Electric rangemaster freestanding oven with ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher
TV, DVD player, WiFi
Fuel and Power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Private parking
Decked area with furniture
One pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Restaurant 0.1 mile
Fuel station 0.3 mile
Bakery 0.4 mile
Shop 0.5 mile
Golf Course 0.8 mile
Beach 1 mile.

The property

8 Sandy Hills is a spacious modern holiday property in Rock, with wonderful soaring vaulted ceilings and a light filled, fresh interior that has been finished to a very high standard.

Comfortably furnished, this self catering holiday home sleeps 9 guests in four bedrooms with tasteful decor throughout.

Situated in an elevated position 8 Sandy Hills has a large balcony that offers attractive views over the countryside beyond.

The property is positioned on a private lane within a short 5 minute stroll of Porthilly and Rock beaches, a local newsagent and delicatessen.

Rock's waterfront and village amenities are a short 10 minute walk.

A full linen service is provided, alongside a dedicated parking area.The main living space is set on the first floor to make the most of the countryside views.

The generous open plan kitchen, dining and living area offers plenty of space for the whole family to enjoy movie or games nights together.

There is also a separate snug with a TV, for children or teenagers to relax in.

The stylish oak fitted kitchen is very well equipped and offers a sociable space alongside the large oak dining table for relaxed family mealtimes.

As well as seating on the first floor balcony, the property also offers a secluded outside eating area on the ground floor, that is perfect for a quiet morning coffee or afternoon drinks.

All the bedrooms are located on the ground floor; the master kingsize bedroom has an en-suite shower room, whilst the remaining kingsize bedroom, twin bedroom and children's bunk bedroom all share a family bathroom with shower over the bath.8 Sandy Hills is a great base from which to enjoy the natural beauty of the North Cornwall coast during all seasons; a contemporary wood-burner provides extra warmth during the autumn and winter to cosy up next to after bracing walks or exhilarating dips in the sea.

With the gorgeous Porthilly Beach on your doorstep you can head out on coastal walks that meander along the golden sandy beach to the water sport hub of Rock.

From here you can catch the day ferry to Padstow to explore the historic fishing harbour, or try your hand at Sailing, Paddle-boarding, Waterskiing, Fishing or Wake-boarding.

Continue walking along the mile stretch of golden beach that borders the Camel Estuary and wraps around to Daymer Bay.

This gorgeous sheltered beach offers clear blue waters and is perfect for smaller children; pack a picnic and enjoy a traditional bucket & spade day.

Further on the coastal path wraps around the headland bringing you to Polzeath beach - voted one of Britain's best surfing spots.

A blue flag beach, with RNLI Life Guards on duty, Polzeath offers surfing, body boarding and swimming for all abilities with lessons and equipment for hire by the hour.

A short 6 mile drive from Rock will bring you to the vibrant fishing village of Port Isaac.

Of Poldark and Doc Martin fame, the village and pretty harbour offers excellent restaurants, pubs, galleries and shops as well as more scenic coastal paths to explore.Ground Floor: Bedroom 1: Twin Beds Bedroom 2: Kingsize Bed (5 ft) with en-suite Shower/W.C.

Bedroom 3: Kingsize Bed (5 ft) Bedroom 4: Single Bed and full size Bunk Beds Family Bathroom 1st Floor: Open Plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Room and Balcony Snug/TV Room External Utility Pets welcome by arrangement.

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Sandyhills

Located on the footpath to Porthilly Beach Sandyhills are a collection of lovely individually built and owned chalet style houses. Very easy walk to the shops lovely outlook over an area of outstanding natural beauty.

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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Reviews & Ratings

“The property is absolutely stunning and in a beautiful location.”

“What a brilliant holiday property, all you could need and more , peaceful ...”

“The property was in a lovely peaceful area, close to Fee's Cafe, and the Malcolm Barnecutt Bakery, both of which I highly recommend.”

“It’s a fantastic property in a great location and very suitable for large families.”

“Fabulous stay and ate in some amazing restaurants, we hope to be back very soon”

“We had a lovely stay at Sandy Hills in September and would definitely book here again.”

“We loved staying at this beautiful house.”

“The house and the furniture layout are great.”

“We had a wonderful stay and 100% will be booking the house again.”

“The property was lovely and clean and just the right size of our party of 8.”

“We had a fabulous week at 8 Sandyhills, a really comfortable holiday home.”