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A striking architect designed, seafront home, sitting on a cliff with stunning sea views. This property is nestled into a romantic cove on the North Cornish coast with the accommodation being both flexible and generous. It is presented to a luxuriously high standard.
Cliff Top is completely unique, and sleeps up to 9 guests with 4 double beds, plus a single sofa bed in the family room. featuring en-suite facilities, luxury kitchen, games room and stunning 70m balcony from which to enjoy the beautiful sea and coastal views.
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
Dogs are welcome at Cliff Top Cottage, strictly by prior arrangement. This will incur an additional charge of £30 per dog, per stay, along with a fully refundable deposit of £250.
Please visit our website or see our Terms & Conditions for further details if you would like to bring your dog/s.
Bedrooms
2 Kings1 Double1 Sofa1 Single1 Cot
Bathrooms
1 Half bath3 Attached (ensuite)
Meet the host
David/Victoria R
Hosting since September 2016
Languages spoken: English
Response Rate: 100%
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guests: We will greet you upon arrival and point out all aspects of the house, plus the surrounding area.
Please feel free to contact us in advance for any special requirements.
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We have just spent a week at a beautiful house with a huge terrace overlooking the beach 30 steps or so and you are on the beach.
The house was very clean and well equipped not forgetting the welcome pack which along with the essentials milk etc scones with jam and cream very nice after a long trip .
I am sure we will be back
Visited May 2023
Written 16 May 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Curiosity665563
Hi Steve,
Thank you to the whole family for visiting us and the kind words. We do hope to see you all again one day.
Best wishes
The Dean family
Written 11 August 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Mumnstuff
Worthing, United Kingdom9 contributions
Stunning storm stay
I was lucky enough to stay for a long weekend during Storm Ciara and honestly even during the gale force winds and torrential downpour Clifftop cottages was a perfect place to escape too.
I got to see mother nature at its most wild the sky and sea were forever changing colour and it made for some truly stunning sunrises and sunsets, which I was able to view through every window of the cottage with a big glass of something!
The area of Portreath has all you could need, I had a hearty meal at the Bassatt pub and even got chinese delivered during the storm! perfect!
The cottage itself was luxuriously kitted out with everything you could possibly need and more! I had a shower with beautiful bay views and my bed was so comfortable, even through the bad weather I slept like a log.
David and Victoria were perfect hosts and quick to answer any questions I had.
I would love to return again, maybe next time when the weathers a bit less ferocious.
Visited February 2020
Written 15 February 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Curiosity665563
Hi Holly,
It was a pleasure to have you and your friends stay with us in February, we are so pleased you all had such a nice time and enjoyed the dramatic weather we had that week!
We hope to see you again one day soon.
Best wishes,
The Dean family
Written 1 March 2020. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Ian J
Tollerton, United Kingdom36 contributions
Stunning spot for a holiday
Right from the start it felt right, excellent communication with the owners and plenty of helpful information before we got there. Welcomed in person and lovely selection of treats provided. It's a brilliant spit and the pictures just can't do justice to the views. It was lovely and warm with underfloor heating throughout and fantastic showers. Important to realise it's along a fairly narrow and twisty lane with walls either side but plenty of room to park and turn when you reach the house. I saw a Sainsbury's delivery van there so it is wide enough for SUVs. A brilliant spot. Thank you we really enjoyed our stay
Visited November 2019
Written 18 November 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Curiosity665563
Hi,
Thank you very much for leaving such a lovely review and portraying an accurate view of our house, it was very kind of you.
We hope to see you again one day soon.
Best wishes,
The Dean family
Written 1 March 2020. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
NorthStar795492
1 contribution
Stunning 5 star property with fabulous views and beach on the doorstep!
A fantastic property with stunning views and easy access to the beach. So much space both inside and out with everything you need for a great holiday. Breakfasts on the terrace were the perfect start to the day.
Our first visit to Portreath, great location for swimming, body boarding, cycling, coastal walks, seal watching and we saw lots of them!!
Big thank you to the owners Victoria and David, very helpful and even had the local contacts to arrange for fresh, locally caught lobster and crab. We enjoyed ourselves so much we’ve already booked for 2020!
Visited July 2019
Written 7 July 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Curiosity665563
Hi,
What a lovely time you had and we are so pleased to welcome you back again this summer.
Best wishes,
The Dean family
Written 1 March 2020. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
George S
1 contribution
A terrific accommodation for a family and friends vacation in Cornwall.
There are many outstanding reviews of this high quality accommodation and mine will be no different but I'll try to supply additional potentially useful information to others considering this rental vacation home.
We had a total of 7-5 adults plus a dog staying during the week that we rented for our family and friends. (Two of our friends did not stay the whole week due to work commitments). It is truly a great location overlooking spectacular scenery. We found it to be a perfect base from which to tour within about an hour to any part of Cornwall. I rented a new Mercedes Vito touring van seating 8 adults comfortably and we made it to Lizard point in the extreme southeast of Cornwall from the accommodation in about 50 minutes passing through Helston on the way.
I have lived in the USA for 37 years and am now used to driving on wide roads and on the right so, initially, it was a challenge for me driving on the narrow streets in some of the Cornwall town centers. Particularly harrowing for me was navigating the one vehicle width walled section of the Battery Hill cliff road just prior to the cottage. I was both proud and relieved to make it through many times back and forth without a scratch on the paintwork. As a precaution, I made sure to fold side view mirrors inward. (My visiting friends who are experienced UK drivers and were travelling in small cars seemingly had no anxiety problem!)
It was a delight to be welcomed by a most friendly neighbor, Nick, acting by arrangement in the stead of owner David. Nick gave us a tour of the cottage when we arrived and also introduced us to the lovely couple David employs to provide a cleaning service. Besides being spotlessly clean as accommodation we were delighted to find a welcoming arrangement of scones, drinks and other treats provided. Communication with David was very good by email considering the time difference between the UK and Seattle, USA. I believe TripAdvisor does not give renter email details to owners and vice versa until they release payment to the owner. I think this may be when the cancellation period expires because I had paid TripAdvisor the full amount about 6 months before my arrival. This delay may introduce a communication concern when dealing with third parties. I was trying to arrange drop off and pick up of a rented mobility scooter for my mother and needed the full postal address of the cottage and to communicate with David about it. However once the payment release was made David was very responsive and we had some pleasant email exchanges on the subject.
I give this vacation home my highest rating and hope you have as good an experience and as good weather as we did.
Visited April 2019
Written 6 May 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Curiosity665563
Dear George,
What a wonderful review to receive, you have truly made the Dean family very happy indeed!
We are so pleased that your family and friends enjoyed your stay with us at Smugglers Cove Cottages and that you have some lovely memories of Cornwall to take back across the Atlantic Ocean!
We think you deserve a prize for navigating Battery Hill with your massive Vito people carrier, it must have been one of the larger vehicles to make the crossing so many times successfully :-)
We do hope we get to meet you again one day and Nick sends his best wishes, he very much enjoyed chatting with you on arrival.
Warmest regards,
The Dean family
Written 16 May 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Miki P
9 contributions
The perfect spot perched above the beach
We knew the area and for a long time I had admired the perfect positioning of smuglers cottege with its sweeping views across the beach to the other end of the cove and out to sea but what i wasnt prepared for was the beauty of the cottage interior .
Care has been taken to provide above and beyond normal expectations the interior is beautiful also - Christmas tree , decorations , welcome pack had all been laid out for our arrival.
We had a family christmas here including our Christmas dinner and the kitchen had everything that we needed , it was a christmas full of happy memories loved by all , thank you .
Visited December 2018
Written 4 January 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Curiosity665563
Hi Miki,
Thank you very much for such kind words!
It was a pleasure to meet you and your family and we’re so pleased you enjoyed your Christmas as much as we did (next door!).
Thank you also for the lovely jelly you left us on departure, it was delicious 😋
We hope to see you all again one day.
Best wishes,
The Dean family.
Written 13 January 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Matt
1 contribution
Wow!
This is a real privilege! These were our first thoughts as we walked into Cliff Top Cottage.
The cottage is a wonderful find in terms of self-catering accommodation - and in our view - one of the best we have stayed at. This property is of a five-star standard, finished to a high spec, and the 200ft balcony provides stunning and unrivalled views along the beautiful natural coastline; what a beautiful sight to wake up to each morning.
All the rooms were light, airy, very spacious, and spotlessly clean. Every need clearly thought of for both inside and outside the property, including a hospitality pack which was most welcome after our drive down. Although we had no children with us, we could see there was enough kit to support Mums and Dads with a young family. In addition to the fully equipped kitchen, there is Wi-Fi, an entertainment system, (plus TV’s in each bedroom) lots of spare wellies, wetsuits, sunbeds... and dog beds! This place has something for humans and dogs alike!
One of the greatest benefits is the location and very short walk to the beach. Our dogs were super happy with the direct access, taking less than one minute to reach the sand, waggy tails in sync each morning as they jogged their way down; our group also enjoyed the beautiful walks in the surrounding area.
You just know from the moment you arrive at this property you are going to have a wonderful stay. We were greeted by Shena and asked if we have any issues during our stay, or wanted help of any kind, then to just call; nothing seemed too much trouble. We also met with Alan and Judy and learned of the property’s history, and all the effort and hard work that went into developing Smuggles Cove Cottages – a real testament to their gritty determination, and they were lovely with it!
Without hesitation, we would absolutely recommend this cottage for either a family or romantic getaway.
This is a truly unique place, in a magnificent setting that has created special memories for us, and for that we wish to thank the Dean family for taking the decision to let their property and giving us the opportunity for a magical experience.
Visited December 2018
Written 8 December 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Curiosity665563
Hi,
Thank you so very much for the kind words following your stay at our home, we were so pleased that you enjoyed the holiday.
Hopefully we’ll get to see you again soon.
Best wishes,
The Dean family 🙂
Written 9 December 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Karen100000
7 contributions
Exquisite property with stunning views
We were met by the owner David on arrival. He left us with local beer and cider along with traditional Cornish scones and cream with lots of information about the area. The house is stunning and very well equipped (down to wellingtons for the beach) the views are simply outstanding
We were at the property in November and it was lovely and warm with under floor heating, the floor can be a little slippy for larger dogs, a few mats could soon fix that. I am sure if we mentioned it they would have been there. Nothing was too much trouble. many hours were spent watching the waves and the local surfers mastering them
Would highly recommend this property. We will certainly be back
Visited November 2018
Written 10 November 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Curiosity665563
Hello Karen,
Thank you very much for the lovely kind words following your stay with us. We are so pleased that you all had a nice time and we hope to see you again one day soon.
Best wishes,
The Dean family
Written 16 May 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jet794831
1 contribution
Everything about it was perfect.
Location was idyllic. Amenities was very accessible. Plenty of local places to eat. And amazing views. The property was spacious with fabulous views over the beach.
Visited September 2018
Written 2 October 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Curiosity665563
Hi Den and Kathy,
Thank you very much for taking the time to write such kind words. We enjoyed having you to stay at Smugglers Cove Cottages and hope to see you again soon.
Best wishes,
The Dean Family
Written 14 October 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
noahh1971n1
East Sussex, United Kingdom1 contribution
Where to start ! The most perfect house in every way...
Smugglers cottage 23rd - 30th June 2018
We were very Warmly greated by David who showed us round the most idyllic holiday home we've ever stayed in. The property and views are stunning in every way and the house is equipped with everything you would need to make the most of your stay , including a lovely welcome feast of scones homemade jam and cream , doughnuts , biscuits , tea , coffee , milk , wine and beer !
The house is homely yet more than large enough to accommodate 9 people with ease.Nothing was too much trouble for the owners and what lovely people they are....we can't recommend this holiday home enough and will definitely be returning soon ....
Visited June 2018
Written 8 July 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Curiosity665563
Hi Justine,
What a lovely review to read, that is so very kind of you!
We hope you make the trip down from East Sussex again soon.
Best wishes,
The Dean family
Written 21 September 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
We are located on the beach with direct access and car parking for three cars.
Access
Car advised
How to get there
Driving to Smugglers Cottages is the easiest option and the road network in Cornwall is now excellent with the newly completed A30 now offering smooth passage throughout the county.
You can also catch the train to Redruth and take a taxi for the short 4 mile drive.
The nearest airport is Newquay, which is 28 miles away and serves a growing number of airports around the UK and beyond.
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 3 pm • Check out by 10 am
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
No refund available once booking is confirmed
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