Pete & Di Benstead

We had a lovely holiday. The house was lovely, clean & comfortable. Thank you both for making us so welcome. Hope to see you again soon.

Martin Wright

What a lovely Place! I’ve been coming to Crackington and St Gennys on and off for over 50 years since childhood holidays and I never tire of it. I had gorgeous solitary week here walking & cycling around. Another time I might bring friends and family.

Angela and Daniel, thank you so much for opening such a lovely home for your guests to enjoy.

Jane, Bob and Jenna Bird

As many have stated in this book, this cottage is simply amazing to stay in. We have loved every minute of being in this place. Especially the log burner!!! The view from the window tops it off. Lovely waking up and seeing the ocean. Thank you both so much for making us feel so welcome.

Ira, Janne Hansen Finland

The week has gone by so quickly again. We were happy to return here again for the third year in a row.  We hope this becomes a tradition! The cottage is so comfortable and the views are beautiful. Thank you Angela and Daniel for making our stay so wonderful again!

Gillian Fitzherbert-Brockholes, Winky, Megan  USA

Beautiful cottage in Fab setting. I can only reiterate what everyone else has said in this book – everything is perfect and well thought out to make guests feel comfortable and welcome.

Graham & Karen Tyler

We’ve had a truly wonderful week. The Old School House is so comfortable with everything that we needed. Thank you for making this such a lovely place  to unwind  and relax. We’d love to come again!

Christine and Terry Reed

Lovely relaxing week here in a very comfortable Francis cottage. Warmly welcomed when we arrived and the cream tea was delicious. We hope to return to explore more places.

Felicity & Michael Hayman

We have had a lovely few day staying at the Old School House. The walks along the coastal track have been spectacular. Thank you for providing such a wonderful cottage for our visit to north Cornwall.

Mandy & David Weatherburn 

Fantastic cottage in a brilliant location, Lovely helpful hosts. Very well equipped and clean. The EV charger was so easy to use and a real bonus to have on site. Thank you for every thing and friends really enjoyed it to.

Anne and Rich Bromley 

Thank you both for a fantastic & relaxing holiday in your beautiful cottage. The walks & places to eat were very useful. Can’t wait to recommend you to all our friends & family.

Anne & Richard Sturman  

What a lovely cottage, clean & well kept & nicely furnished & equipped. Helpful & friendly  owners, We’ve had a week of dry & sunny weather & feel very blessed. Handy location to explore coastal path & local sites such as Boscastle & Tintagel. Enjoyed our day at National Trusts Cotehele. Great to be able to charge our electric car at base.

Jane Barker

What a lovely week we have had – spotlessly clean & comfy cottage, in a great location. We were very lucky with the weather so spent a lot of time on the beach at Crackington Haven, Widemouth bay & Polzeath. Did the walk to Crackington Haven, the circular walk & visited Boscastle, Rocky Valley. Got Fish & Chips from “Peckish” in Camelford. Angela & Daniel were very welcoming and helpful. Thank you for providing a perfect cottage for our stay.

Sarah and Tom Vincent

Thank you Angela and Daniel for sharing your beautiful cottage with us and for making us so welcome. We have had an amazing week. Your recommendations and very detailed guest book really helped us to make plans and explore this beautiful part of the country. Francis cottage is so lovely and comfortable – you really have thought of everything!! We will definitely stay here again.

Sachkhand Dhesi

A wondrous week that passed all too quickly! Through the narrow lanes and that stunning view, the warmest welcome from Angela and Daniel, and homely, clean cottage, this is truly a place to refresh the spirit. With amazing views from cliff side walks, and plenty of places to visit, this is a great place from which to explore North Cornwall.

Roger & Gill Pipe

Lovely cottage & garden, very peaceful and lovely view! Very well presented and the cream tea on arrival a great touch.

David  & Chris Pearce

An amazing week. Thank you Angela and Daniel for making us so welcome as well as all your tips & advice, recommendations on places to visit, Francis cottage with its spectacular views is a wonderful place to stay. We will be returning soon.

Mark & Pippa Hendry

We’ve had a wonderful week, thank you so much. We instantly felt relaxed and at home in your beautiful cottage & surrounding gardens, we couldn’t have asked for more. We loved body boarding at Crackington Haven, our visit to Boscastle & a day spent at the spectacular Bossiney cove (a steep climb down/up but worth it) Thanks again!

Ceri, Steve, Mila & Noah Duckers-Robinson

Thank you for being so welcoming Angela & Daniel. We’ve had a wonderful week here. The cottage is lovely with beautiful views & we enjoyed many evenings outside with the BBQ. Cream tea on arrival was a lovely touch & we were made to feel like nothing was too much trouble. Angela and Daniel were genuinely happy to have us. The kids especially loved the robot lawnmower! Highly recommend eating at the Coombe Barton Inn. Fantastic week with great memories made.

Ines & Tilman Huke-Siegler

Back to St Gennys after more than 30 years. It is still a very special place and we spent a perfect week in the Old School House with great hosts, Angela & Daniel. Hopefully back earlier that 30 years.

Kully, Kim Dosanjh

First time to Cornwall and thoroughly enjoyed it. Loved the area and the walk to the beach. House was very clean and well catered, could not ask for any more. Very kind hosts-very welcoming. You both are perfect hosts. We will be back soon.

Justine and Darren

Wow! Fab location. So beautiful and enjoyable to wake up every morning to, We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the delights of what Cornwall has to offer. Angela and Daniel were extremely accommodating and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. We wish we did not have to leave. Thank you for providing such a gorgeous place to stay. Highly recommended.

Moira and Keith Wilson

Thank you Angela and Daniel for a wonderful stay in Lanes cottage. It is a beautiful location, so peaceful and your cottage is such a welcoming place to stay with comfortable  & cozy accommodation. Both of you have been very kind  & thoughtful hosts, it was much appreciated on our arrival day when Daniel helped carry all our luggage in torrential rain. Afterwards we discovered the lovely goodies you’d left for us as well as a delicious cream tea. We take away with us wonderful memories of old and new places eg Lanhydrock, Tintagel, Boscastle, the coastal path, Widemouth bay & Bude canal, to name a few, as well as Crackington Haven & the seat in the church yard overlooking the bay.

Oliver Lloyd, Ben, Will and Aiden 

Our stay was fantastic, lovely getaway. Go to the Coombe Barton pub for a pint of Tribute, Beautiful.We had good beer, great BBQs. Competitive crazy golf in Bude and inevitably a few Cornish pasties.Add to that some novice surfing and a trip to the museum, and we can comprehensively say that memories were made. Now off to graduate from university.

Emma & Phill Blaney

Our first introduction to Cornwall and we loved it! Fabulous location at the School House & perfect hosts. What a wonderful place to set up home, we need to come back for a longer stay.

Kim & Guy Hitchcock

We loved the walks straight out of the back garden and all the coves along the coast are amazing.

Alasdair Spark & Claire Dibben

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The School House is a beautiful cottage – A credit to lovely owners Angel & Daniel who made us feel so welcome. The location is stunning and we left with sadness but feeling fully relaxed after a wonderful stay!

John Sarah and Joe Sherlock

We have had such a lovely stay. The pace and tranquillity, the sea & the breeze have been perfect. The fantastic walks and location by the peaceful churchyard have all added to a very restful break. Thankyou for your hospitality, warm welcome and all the little details that have made our stay such and enjoyable experience.

Andrew Chandler

Fantastic hosts couldn't do any more for you, went above and beyond to make our holiday memorable. What a view from the cottage towards the sea. Peaceful location, with outstanding scenery. So many great walks to do, and afterwards returning to a beautiful clean and comfortable cottage. Lovely welcoming touches in the cottage on arrival. Many thanks to Angela and Daniel, we can't wait to come back.

Vanessa, Peter, Iris & Malcolm Reay

A lovely week, weather kind and very pleasant stay. Back again soon.

Denise & Mehdi Shafeie

Thank you Angela & Daniel for sharing "Old School Cottages" with us. The setting is beautiful.

The scene when you open the curtains each morning is not one you can tire of.

Will be happy to recommend to friends & family. Look forward to returning.

Clare & Neil Harrington

We really did love everything about our stay at the School House. The accommodation the setting, the grounds. the peace and quiet. Absolutely spot on! In the words of ARNIE

"we will be back".

Sarah. Saeed & Yasmin Malik

Our second visit here and just as good. From the cream tea. Easter choc bunnies to the warm welcome from Angela and Daniel. A lovely relaxing stay, enjoying the best that this part of Cornwall has to offer. We will be back!

Steven

A wonderful week at a beautiful setting. Felt very relaxed during the time here. Lovely warm welcome from Angela and Daniel. it has been a real pleasure to meet you both.

Thank you very much! 

Ann & Martin Mountford

Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful cottage. We had a fantastic time!

Ira & Janne Korkka  Finland

We were happy to return to St Gennys and the Old School House after enjoying our stay so much last year. It's so lovely to stay at a place that is so warm,cozy and comfortable. Thank you for being so friendly and hospitable! We've spent most of our time enjoying the sea, scones and sea food, We hope to come back.!

Mandy & Martin Bunce

Our fourth year here, first in the School house, amazing as always. A little peice of Heaven! We had an amazing time at Screech Owl sanctuary. Wonderful experiences with the owls and meerkats. We will be back next year!

Simon & Marjorie May

Lovely cottage in a great location. We had a great time here. Thank you!

Vanessa,Peter, Iris & Malcolm Reay

Another lovely visit, everything spot on as always. Back again soon.

Rosie & Paul Colley

Lovely to see you both again,it was if we had never been away. We love this setting & Francis Cottage, we never want to leave. Thanks to you both for making our stay a very pleasant one. Hope to see you again soon.

Richard & Vick Arbon

A year on from our last visit to Lanes cottage and we were not disappointed. We have had sunshine and showers but the rain hasn't stopped us enjoying the area. We particularly like Boscastle and would thoroughly recommend the Riverside Restaurant. Had a lovely meal and very nice people. We have discovered how much we love Bude on this visit. We walked along the canal and on the beach. we watched the tide come in from the sea lock. All beautiful. Thank you Angel and Daniel for making Lanes cottage so fabulous.

David & Marion King

We had a lovely break in North Cornwall and our stay in Francis Cottage added to our enjoyment! Thank you to our hosts.

Lauren & Wendy Pierce

What a fabulous stay in Lanes Cottage. Beautiful cottage and perfect hosts! We couldn't have asked for more. The morning views with a coffee overlooking the sea and the nearby beaches & coastal paths, the walks were breathtaking. Paddle boarding at Boscastle with the clearest water, having fun with family will be memories we will never forget. Thank you for sharing this amazing place with us, and taking so much time to make us feel welcome. Already planning our next visit.

Hazel & Rob Jones

Thanks for a wonderful stay in your lovely cottage, in such an idyllic spot!

Bev & Gordon MacDonnell

We have had a wonderful week in Francis Cottage and the best weather we have ever had in this country! We loved the peace and quiet here, especially enjoyed our Tai Chi outside looking at the sea framed by the trees and cliffs in the mornings. We revisited Tintagel where we spent our honeymoon 53 years ago & found a little statue for our garden. We also loved the churchyard and the view from the seat overlooking the sea. Thanks to you both for your kindness and such thoughtful touches which make this such a special place to stay.

Definitely 5 stars! ⛥⛥⛥⛥⛥

Mandy, Vic & Tristan Christopher

We loved the area and beautiful landscape. (and the scones were delicious)

Elaine & Steve Carr

Wonderful cottage, lovely location & perfect hosts! Thank you!

Gabrielle, John, Dominique & Lucy Remedios

A welcome return to St Gennys for a wonderful week. Highlights included visits o Sandymouth and a meal at the Holesworthy Arms, Pyworthy. Thank you!

Katherine & Russell Cynch

Fabulous location & we love the whole set up here in the School House. Angela and Daniel were so welcoming & we will definitely try for a repeat visit next year. Thank you!

Elaine & Steve Carr

Wonderful cottage, lovely location & perfect hosts! Thank you!

Tim Chalmers, Nic & Lizzie

We have had a wonderful stay. The attention to detail at the cottage is wonderful. The area has so much to offer, coastal walks, fabulous farm shops and beaches. Thank you.

Therasa, George, Kathy Welch

Gorgeous cottage with a wonderful sea view. Spotlessly clean and so nice to have milk in the fridge and scones + cream waiting for us when we arrived. Will definitely recommend to all my friends and family.

Ralf, Heidrun, Anna & Lilli Germany

We are very thankful to stay in this cosy cottage here. We like the house really much and enjoyed you so much as our nice and friendly hosts! Thank you also for the lovely reception with the delicious cream tea waiting here for us. Our highlights are first a water safari on a speedboat going on from Padstow. Second I would say it was the Eden Project. But we also enjoyed the Crackington Haven beach really much and we went there for swimming almost every day. Thank you so much! It was great!

James & Reni Antony

A beautiful little cottage, so very comfy. Spotlessly clean and welcoming. Angela and Daniel are the perfect hosts. It was so peaceful and calm. Thank you both so very much for making our holiday so very special. Sorry to leave.

James, Nichola, Madelaine, Evelyn & Oliver Coldman

Thank you for a wonderful week in your beautiful cottage. It really has a 'home from home' feel and we've all loved staying here. It has everything we needed & more. Those extra touches didn't go unnoticed ... the delicious cream tea, fresh flowers, milk for a

cuppa ...'Thank You'. We also appreciate your warm and friendly nature, how you could give tips and recommendations and how you showed such interested how we had spent our day. We all enjoyed chatting with you., especially the girls. We all had the most wonderful week for our first visit to Cornwall ... we couldn't choose a favorite place.  We visited Crackington Haven beach here and had so much fun! The Eden Project is well worth a visit.

Padstow is a lovely town with great shops and places to eat  , and gorgeous harbour ..crabbing from the harbour wall is a must. St Michaels Mount is a long drive but so worth it. Thank you both again, we will definitely be back in the future.

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Bridget & Peter Hall

We had a wonderful week in this outstanding cottage.Everything has been of the highest quality and so very clean. A warm welcome and nothing has been too much trouble! We have enjoyed exploring Cornwall and the weather has been exceptional. A good meal at the Coombe Barton Inn in  Crackington Haven and some lovely evening sunsets over the bay. Thank you very much for an outstanding holiday.

Rachel, Aidrian, Charlotte & Jacob Howell

Thank you so much for such a fantastic week! The cottage is just lovely and in a truly beautiful location. We've spent most of our time on the beach in Crackington Haven and Widemouth Bay: all the little cafes there are very nice. Boscastle made for a good trip out, and we really loved Boscastle Farm Shop and cafe with its stunning views and fabulous food. The pop up Pizza van (Il Forno Pizzas) at Crackington Haven on Tuesday was great for a midweek takeaway treat. Thanks so much for being such friendly and welcoming hosts - so many thoughtful touches like the beach equipment and cream tea to welcome us on arrival that we really appreciated. We would love to come back again in a few years when the children are a bit bigger and explore further!

Leigh Guyatt

Thank you both for everything - a wonderful stay again. Hopefully we'll be back in some combination.

George & Lyn Lawson

What a lovely cottage in a fantastic spot. Thank you for making us feel so welcome.

A great holiday.

John, Carolyn, Janette Scriven

Wonderful stay here, stunning location and a very friendly welcome.Thanks

Samantha Costanza

From the moment we arrived we knew instantly that we made the best choice in a holiday home for the week. Will miss waking to the most gorgeous view from the bedroom window and the sound of the local pheasant. Thank you for sharing this amazing home.

Alison, Alistair & Naomi Davies

We have had a great time over the week, exploring new places and visiting some old! Leaving with some good memories. Thank you for such a lovely place to stay, very warm and welcoming.

Vanessa & Peter Reay

A lovely holiday once again. Happy to arrive, sorry to leave.

Kay Tarrant. John, Sue & Trev

Absolutly WONDERFUL! 12/10 😊 What a beautiful place, inside and out. Loved the cosy, pretty, and totally comfortable 'vibe'. Thank you.

Meshca, Franciska, Todeo & Bruno Germany

Thank you so much for this wonderful week we could spend in your beautiful cottage! It has definitely the most beautiful view! We cant think a single highlight because everything was so gorgeous , but we really loved Crackington Haven  and Port Issac , although the rude seagulls 😊.We hope we are coming back one day.

Claes & Birgitta Witting Sweden

Thank you for being so friendly and welcoming! We had a very nice stay and were lucky with only one day of rain! South coast path never leaves you disappointed! So beautiful! Titagel and Pencarrow gave us new knowledge. . We are leaving Cornwall and Lanes cottage with lots of nice memories and stronger leg muscles.

Kerry & Karl Jenkins

Thankyou for a wonderful stay in Francis Cottage, we received the warmest welcome & have made the loveliest memories.

Viv Sears

We had a fantastic holiday, the cottage & the surroundings were just so beautiful & peaceful. The owners Angela & Dan were so helpful & very approachable. When we arrived there was scones, jam & cream which was a lovely touch. Will definitely be returning one day.

Susanna Amiel

We loved our week at The Old School House. It is furnished to an excellent standard and there are plenty of lovely touches which take it beyond the average holiday rental property. The view to the sea is delightful. It was our first time in this part of Cornwall and it really captured our hearts. Crackington Haven is a beautiful spot and wasn't too busy despite it being peak season. The  surrounding coastal walks are also fabulous. The owners are really helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. We hope to return!

Helen Braime

We have just returned from a wonderful holiday in Lane's Cottage at At Genny's , Crackington Haven. The cottage was a real Gem in a perfect setting. The presentation, cleanliness and decoration were second to none and we really can't praise this lovely holiday home highly enough. The hosts Angela & Daniel are very welcoming and helpful whilst remaining unintrusive and letting you enjoy a fully relaxing holiday. The location is perfect for visiting some of the interesting and picturesque villages along the coastline, we enjoyed lovely weather and so went to a different place everyday Boscastle, Tintagel and Port Isaac to name just a few. Thank you both for a SUPERB holiday in one of  your exceptional cottages.

Paul Burns

We had a delightful week at Francis cottage. The owners were very welcoming on arrival and helpful during our stay, the cream tea on arrival was delicious.
The accommodation was very clean and well presented throughout both internally and externally with a well fitted kitchen and spacious bedrooms. We enjoyed its quiet location in an area which is great for visiting the North Cornwall towns of Bude, Boscastle, Tintangel, Padstow and Bodmin Moor. It is also superbly situated for stunning walks along the South West Coastal path as only a 5 min walk away. We would thoroughly recommend this as we couldn't fault our stay here at all.

Elizabeth King

We enjoyed a wonderful week here. The location is great, right on the coastal path. The walk to Crackington Haven is lovely and manageable for our 5 year old. It's a short drive to loads of towns and attractions. The cottage was beautiful with great outdoor space too. The views are stunning and we could never tire of them. We got a warm welcome. The owners are very friendly and helpful. It's clear they have a real interest in their guests enjoying their holidays from all the thoughtful touches. The cottage had everything you could need for a great holiday. We only wish we could have stayed longer!

Jacky & Rick Warrington

Our expectations were high and they have been exceeded. Thank you!

Can we compliment you on a truly perfect holiday home. We have been fortunate to stay in many cottages but this is perfection. You have thought of everything a holiday guest could need and all so pristine but welcoming. 

Thank you for the info on walks and recommendations. We've followed your suggestions and bused to walks and places.

P.S. Views and grounds are wonderful. I will be able to conjure them up in my mind till we return.

Jacky, John and Richard Goodwin

We have had a wonderful week at The Old School House. It is such a lovely place. It felt like being at home. Very clean and neat and tidy. We had the most amazing weather and great walks along the cliff to Crackington Haven for a deserved glass of cider. Angela and Daniel were super hosts and hopefully we will come back again. March 21st to the 28th.2022. 

Simon Sennett

A lovely quiet spot with a great sea view! The property was spacious and very nicely decorated. We have no hesitation in recommending to anyone! Idea base for exploring North Cornwall.

Jane Hazard

We enjoyed a fantastic break at Lane's Cottage in July 2021. The cottage

was really clean, very well appointed with it's own garden and views out

to sea and Lundy. The location was beautiful, extremely quiet and

peaceful. You could hear the church flag fluttering in the evening breeze.

A good base for days out to many of Cornwall's attractions.

 

Daniel and Angela, our hosts, were accommodating, professional and

friendly and all our needs were catered for whilst leaving us to enjoy

our holiday.

 

All in all the stay far exceeded our expectations and we would love to

stay there again. Can't recommend it enough.

Jill Jennison

We had an excellent stay at Francis cottage. It is exceptionally clean and the cosy furnishings make it feel immediately welcoming. The hosts are very accommodating, helpful and eager to please. The view over the fields to the sea beyond is truly lovely. We wouldn’t hesitate to return to this tranquil setting. All three cottages are delightful.

Marilyn Pettinger

Would definitely recommend this cottage, in such a quiet location with a lovely garden space. (Also the local Boscastle Farm Shop for great cafe food, fresh food supplies, and a nice selection of gifts).

John Stratford

The standards in this cottage were above expectations and the welcome from Angela and Dan was exceptional.
The cottage was extremely clean and well presented. It had all the essentials required for a self catering cottage despite being 'decluttered' for covid reasons.
The location was very quiet - if you listened hard enough you could just about hear the sea crashing on the rocks on the nearby coast!
There is a lovely walk to Crackington Haven albeit the last bit down to the village is a bit steep and takes about 30 minutes well worth it for the views.
An ideal base to visit other areas of Cornwall - usually busy - but coming back to the tranquility of the School House is a warm welcome.
Highly recommended.

Jenny Johnson

We were absolutely delighted with this cottage. Huge thanks to Angela and Daniel for their care and attention to detail. Thoroughly recommended. Jenny & Neil.

Amanda McCallum

Lovely comfortable cottage. Exactly as described on website. Very clean and obviously taking covid cleanliness preparations between guests very seriously.

Nicholas Mould

We had a wonderful stay at the Old School House. The house was very clean and well-equipped and was warm, comfortable and homely. There were lovely local walks along the cliffs and Boscastle, Tintagel and Bude were great local places to visit.
We also had an excellent meal at the Port William pub, Trebarwith Strand and a very good cream tea at Rectory Farm.
Daniel and Angela were great hosts and were very helpful with local knowledge. We plan to visit again as soon as possible.
Highly recommended.

Anna Greenburgh

We had a lovely stay at Lanes cottage. The garden is enormous with stunning views, and the cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The location is great for exploring the coastline as well as towns such as Padstow. Lots of great restaurants, pubs and beautiful beaches near by. Angela and Daniel gave us many excellent recommendations, and were very welcoming.

Heather Leach

We had a wonderful holiday at Francis'. The cottage was ideal for us and our 6 month old baby (the black out blinds in the top bedroom were excellent for stopping early morning wakings) - really comfortable and absolutely immaculate. The view of the sea was spectacular. After many many months of lockdowns, it was the perfect place to get away!

Rebecca Hemmings

We have had the pleasure of staying at the old school house cottages on two separate occasions. The first was in the School House and the second time in Francis cottage. The setting and standard of these cottages never fails to impress us. 

 

We have already left a review for the School House (Nov 2020) and now on to its ‘little sister’ Francis cottage! Who would have thought you could improve on the School House?!? Well, Francis cottage, for us, was perfect. Being only two of us, we loved being in a more cosy and intimate space where we could relax and prepare a meal in the same space as well as look at that spectacular view! It is certainly big enough for up to four people, but we personally preferred this cottage to the ‘full house’ size of the School House. We wouldn’t be disappointed to stay in any of Dan and Angela’s pristine cottages but Francis Cottage now has a place in our hearts. 

 

Dan and Angela are exactly as hosts should be. Friendly, professional and respecting of your privacy whilst on holiday. We will be sure to return and return again. 

 

We would recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful, quiet holiday in Cornwall away from the madding tourist crowds on a spectacular stretch of coastline. 

 

Bring your boots and let Cornwall do what it does best… and Dan and Angela provide all the comforts of a home away from home! 

Shelley Thomas

School House is a lovely property in what can only be described as an idyllic location. Angela and Daniel, the owners, are friendly, helpful and available whilst leaving guests to enjoy their stay. As a lone traveller, it was comforting to know they were onsite in case there were issues, but there were none.
The cottage is beautifully decorated and furnished and although the equipment in the kitchen was more basic than usual to allow for thorough cleaning after each stay, there was nothing missing that I needed.
St Genny’s is an idyllic location- very quiet and peaceful (and as a small hamlet, I imagine it would be peaceful all year round), but handy for more popular tourist destinations along the North coast.
I will definitely be returning in the future; School House is a lovely base from which to explore North Cornwall and I can’t recommend it highly enough.

Leanne Whitehead

Just wanted to say thank you for a lovely stay. We had the best few days and the cottage was absolutely perfect for our needs.

Bruce Smithson

What a gem!

We needed a break and this was exactly what we got at the Old School House! It was quiet enough to rest and relax, but with enough going on to keep your attention.
The location is just lovely for a fresh walk over to Crackington Haven and not in an area swamped with tourists! The South West coastal path is within sight of the door step!!!
The accommodation is lovely! Clean, tidy and luxurious. We left feeling calm and restored... ready to face a long Covid winter ... starting with lockdown 2.0!

We would not hesitate in recommending to anyone!

Laura & Steven Gerrans

Lovely hosts and a perfect location, the view from the lounge is spectacular. Very cosy cottage on a wet and windy day.

Phillipa Pearson

Thank you so much for such an amazing stay. We LOVE Cornwall, but it's staying here that makes it so special. I am sure we will be back!

Mark Earley

We arrived to a warm and friendly welcome from Daniel and Angela.
The positives did not end there, the School House was just perfect. We enjoyed a 5 night stay and were only disappointed when we had to leave.
We would definitely like to return in the future and would highly recommend it to a couple, family or 2 couples as there is plenty of space and the grounds are beautifully well kept.
Daniel and Angela were always there if we needed them but were also respectful of our space and privacy.
It was a wonderful walk to the local beach (for the able bodied) and we had plenty of ideas of things to do with the welcome pack.

James Bunce

Beautiful Cottage, Beautiful Location, Very Friendly and helpful Hosts. Have already recommended to my Parents who are staying in the adjoining cottage next week!! 

Richard Gradus

Beautiful accommodation. Superb hosts. Go, you will not regret it.

If you’re going to staycation, do it here. It is just sublime. Views to for for, luxury accommodation and a very reasonable price, and all of Cornwall to explore. Will visit again. 

Robin Cater   

Lovely cottage, lovely location & lovely owners.

Book it, you wont regret.

Alan Hayes  

Excellent accommodation, well equipped, very comfortable and spotless!

Joe, Andrea & Lily Graham      

We were drawn to the cottage on account of the stunning sea views in the photos online, not to mention the proximity to the stunning coastal path which was a major bonus. In challenging conditions (Covid-19) both Daniel and Angela went the extra mile to make us welcome and ensure our holiday was safe and highly enjoyable despite the general circumstances. The cottage was immaculate and the remote location idyllic, incredibly peaceful and relaxing. We can honestly say we had the best week’s sleep we’ve had in a very long time!

 Many memorable walks were had, body boarding sessions & a picnic on the cliffs too, and we loved the walk over to Crackington Haven for coffees and beers by the beach. The old church next to the cottage was incredibly picturesque and boasts the most diverse lichen flora in the country (150 species apparently!). Boscastle is highly recommended and on our last night we devoured scrumptious fish and chips on the rocks watching the sun set over the sea. Can’t think of a better way to close the holiday.

 We loved our stay at St Gennys and hope to be back before long. Highly recommended.

David Lischka

Just a short note to say how much we enjoyed our week in the Old School House.

Your location is just fantastic and we took full advantage of the various walking paths that fan out from St Genny's Church.  We were lucky with the weather, so our photo album is now full of great views out over the sea, and across the hills.  It did rain a couple of days, but the cottage was very spacious and well laid out so we just enjoyed the chance to relax.

I must also mention your gardens which are impressively well looked after.  I don't envy the amount of work required, but we certainly appreciated it, and can recommend it to anyone as a place for a barbecue with views down to the sea.

I'm sure we'll be back in future, and maybe, once Covid is over, we can sample your cream tea.

Mrs Fiona Eccleston

Angela and Daniel were very welcoming, helpful and friendly. There were fresh cut flowers in the house and delicious home made scones with jam and cream and a Victoria sponge cake on our arrival, what more could you ask for! Perfect after a day walking the coastal path. The location was excellent for us, out of town and quiet yet only 10 mins walk to the coastal path. The property is also close to Crackington Haven with Boscastle, Tintagel and Bude all within 30mins drive with lots of surf beaches in between.

Miss Susan Tomlinson

We had a fabulous holiday at Francis' cottage! The views of the sea are amazing and it's easy to get on to the coastal path and walk down to Crackington Haven. We loved it there because it's so peaceful and beautiful and yet we could easily get to other places along the coast. We visited Tintagel, Newquay, Boscastle and Port Isaac for sight seeing and shops. Excellent wi fi, which is what we needed. The owners are very special people - they were available at all times to answer any questions and deal with any issues immediately. We all loved this place and hope to return.

Miss L Newman

My partner and I have returned from a wonderful week stay at this cottage. We were in awe from the moment we drove up to the front of the house. As we stepped out of the car we looked across miles of stunning views. A warm welcome awaited by the owner Angela who showed us around and gave info of local pubs & places to visit and a lovely cream tea which was such a delightful treat. The cottage is immaculately presented and furnished with gorgeous side tables and fittings, clearly chosen with great care and a great eye for quality. Spotlessly clean ! We have stayed in many cottage lets, however this place far surpasses all of them. Perfect for some peace and quiet. Such amazing views on coastal walks, immaculately clean & perfectly furnished. 10 out of 10!! We loved it. Thank you. We will be back.

Claire & Laurence Pearl

We had the ‘perfect' weekend staying in School House Cottage. It starts with a great view of the sea as you arrive. The facilities were outstanding, everything was spotlessly clean and the owners; Angela and Daniel, could not have been any more welcoming. They are perfect hosts, being on hand whenever necessary but also allowing their guests to have their our own space if required. The old school building has been brilliantly and sympathetically converted into three self-contained cottages with Angela and Daniel residing in the remaining part of the building. The excellent location allows for easy exploration of the South West Coast Path and there is a short walk to the beautiful cove at Crackington Haven where there is a great pub and a couple of good cafes.
We are already planning to return to St Gennys Cottages a.s.a.p. Can’t wait!

Wolfgang Wellhoefer Germany

We were welcomed with classic cream tea and a delicious cake and could spend 5 wonderful days in a very stylishly furnished cottage. Our hosts were very helpful when we once saw a problem coming back to the cottage by bus offering to fetch us with their car. Very extraordinary and kind. The great coast in direct proximity invited us to one or the other fantastic hike. The short way to the pub with very nice service did accomplish our well-being. Gladly again!

Alison & Terry Kirk

We would just like to say thanks for your hospitality last week, your cottages are in such a lovely setting, and we loved Francis Cottage. And, we were so lucky with the weather!

Sue Gray

I have stayed in both Francis and School House Cottages. They are both beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean and comfortable. They both have a homely feel and are full of character. The surrounding countryside is breath taking

and the peaceful, quiet atmosphere offers a relaxing, chill- out holiday. Angela and Daniel are both welcoming, friendly and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble for them. I would recommend this wonderful holiday retreat to anyone.

Chris Broadbent

Just to say a sincere' thank-you' from us both for all your hospitality and kindness last week.

The setting is lovely, your accommodation is just perfect and you are both such lovely people to deal with.

Kathryn Manning

We've stayed in both Lane's and Francis cottage, and had a brilliant time.  Both cottages are beautifully presented, with everything you could need available for you. The cream tea waiting for you on arrival is fabulous, and there are lovely little touches like fresh flowers which make the stay a real treat. Angela and Daniel are great hosts - friendly and welcoming, and very accommodating. The location is a perfect combination of remote - very quiet, great views and lovely walks, but close enough to Crackington Haven that you can pop out for an evening meal with no problem.  Highly recommended.

Emma Wragg

Can't recommend this place highly enough
Just returned from a lovely week here, cottages are so beautiful and location too makes you feel so relaxed. Owners are so welcoming and lovely
Absolutely love it here.