After many years staying around Padstow we were looking for a place to stay that would give easy access to explore further West. The Larches is perfect for that, easy access to the A30 and great for exploring (though note many Cornish roads are packed in summer these days). We also love walking and exploring, the St Agnes area is lovely with great coastal walking. The property is to a high standard and had virtually all we could need, very happy with the standard presented and the efficient help provided by Cornish Hideaways for a few small queries. Small points to note: 1) While the location is great if you’re using a car. For walking it should be noted there are no pavement access to the the small holiday development the property is located on. The road is the main St Agnes route to the A30 so is busy with the 40mph limit treated, it seems, as a minimum! In my view too dangerous to walk along. There is a public footpath across fields immediately opposite the entrance allowing a route to town/the coast. Fine for us as the weather was dry but would probably be pretty muddy if not. I do think the Cornish Hideaways advert for the Larches should point this out as it could spoil anyone’s holiday if walking from the door is planned. NB there is also a bus stop right outside which might be an option. 2). Not sure if it is a Covid factor but the property had virtually no ‘basics’ provided bar a small pack of bin liners and dishwasher tablets, e.g salt but no pepper, 1 toilet roll per bathroom, washing up liquid for 2or 3 bowls worth. Cornish Hideaways documentation did say a small pack is provided but we were surprised at the lack of basics compared to other places we’ve rented. It’s OK if you’re shopping once you’ve arrived but if you’ve pre-ordered a food delivery you might find yourself going to the shops anyway for the basics (as did we). 3) 1 point deducted from ‘condition’ as a few surfaces looked dirty (e.g some lounge curtains had muddy marks on the bottom).
All in all we really liked the place, quiet and very comfortable with only the neighbouring cows and birdsong as a backdrop to the peace & quiet. NB while the property is in a small holiday development there is plenty of space and we had absolutely no sense of being crowded or disturbed from the other properties around us, definitely not an issue.
