04 November 2023
A very dramatic, stormy, windy week but still wonderful. Home from home. All the usual walks, with a few pasties thrown in. Thank you.
The Claytons and Edward the dog, Shropshire

02 September 2023
Another lovely return stay at Whelk Cottage – thank you! The beds are even more comfy than we remember! Weather was hit and miss for us this time but places we always love to visit are St Ives, Marazion beach and Lizard Point. We saw seals at the point and enjoyed Wavecrest café, which has lovely food and great views. We even saw the huge orange super moon come up, which was amazing. Thanks for a lovely stay again.
The Lillitous, Bedfordshire

15 July 2023
We had a brilliant two weeks at Whelk Cottage, with great weather so we were able to get out every day and enjoy the sun. The cottage was as always very cosy and had everything we needed for our stay – a real home from home. The wine and chocolate on arrival was very much appreciated. The bed was ‘out of this world!’. So comfortable, with beautiful bed linen – I could have slept all day! Thank you for making our holidays at Whelk so enjoyable.
Pauline M, Bucks

27 May 2023
What a beautiful cottage and a lovely location. We have had amazing weather – no waterproofs needed at all! We went to Sennen Cove – fantastic beach for surfing – and a walk to Land’s End. Kynance Cove is like a tropical beach and the walk along the South West Coast Path to the Lizard is outstanding. Thank you to Cathy and Jerry for a great cottage stay.
Bev and Martin, Norfolk

22 April 2023
Had another great stay at Whelk Cottage. Weather couldn’t have been better. Bigger bed was great. Look forward to coming back soon.
Maureen, Nigel and Daisy the dog, Essex

18 February 2023
Wonderful half-term week – glorious weather for the first half. We’re big foodies so recommend the Shipwright Arms at Helford (best view), Gear Farm pasties (best pasties), Black Swan at Gweek (best roast) and the Polurrian Hotel (best afternoon tea). For a great day out take the train from St Erth to St Ives and try the Thai Talay. We really enjoyed the cosiness of the cottage. Just fabulous. Thank you.
Tanya, Andy and Grace, Cambs

18 September 2021
Whelk Cottage was perfect as always. Lovely and clean with all the equipment you need for a good holiday – home from home! Weather was very kind to us and we actually spent 2 days on Kennack Sands in the sunshine. We love Whelk Cottage – a good position, very quiet – been here many times and will probably return soon.
T Jones, Petersfield, Hampshire

24 April 2021
We had a blissful week at Whelk Cottage. The cottage is amazingly well equipped and very cosy too. I was a bit apprehensive that some of the personality might be missing, with Covid precautions, but it was still full of beautiful art and furnishings. Friendly neighbours, great weather. Recommend the Thai takeaway nearby.
Deborah N, Berkshire

12 September 2020
Thank you for lending us your lovely cottage once again! Everything perfect as usual. Had a lovely fortnight and the sun shone most days. We come to walk the coast path and it has been perfect. Our only disappointment no shellfish for sale in Cadgwith, but we made up for it with Treleavens ice-cream! We spent our last evening eating fish and chips on the harbour at Coverack, watching dolphins jumping and playing in the cove. A lovely end to the hols. We will certainly return soon. PS – thank you for the wine.
Trish and Andy, Petersfield, Hampshire

16 August 2020
What a fantastic time we had in the Lizard and Whelk Cottage! Had beach days at Housel Bay, Kennack Sands and Kynance Cove, which were all spectacular. And swimming in Cadgwith Cove is another must. We did kayaking and rock climbing with Lizard Adventure, which is highly recommended. We went cycling at Penrose around Loe Pool (the largest freshwater lake in Cornwall) which is so beautiful. To cap it all we saw lots of seals (some close up during the kayaking) and even saw a dolphin leap out of the water near Lizard Point! Our third time to the Lizard and we will definitely be back.
James, Rina, Eva and Lawson, Muswell Hill, London

25 October 2019
Whelk Cottage is a little gem. It is spotless, and decorated beautifully with a fishing theme that reflects nearby Cadgwith Cove. It was perfectly big enough for a family of four, plus the dog, with a lovely-sized bathroom with both shower and bath. The biggest benefit of this property is its location - the local shop, which is well stocked, is 3 minutes walk away, but the jewel in the crown is Cadgwith Cove, which is 10 minutes walk away (maybe 15 on the way back as it's a steep hill). The cottage is brilliantly located to explore The Lizard, while St Michael's Mount, Land's End etc are only around 45 - 60 minutes away. I would definitely recommend this property to others - you won't be disappointed.
Lee Perry, Westoning

14 September 2019
Another lovely week on the lovely Lizard, although a first in Whelk Cottage. Well-equipped and clean, in a great location. Thank you for making our stay so comfortable.
Rosie and Martin, Oxfordshire

20 July 2019
We had a fantastic time at Whelk Cottage. It was beautifully clean and we felt at home immediately. It was a pleasure to cook food in the beautiful kitchen and, in fact, we only ate out once. We thought the location was wonderful, with just a short walk to Cadgwith Cove (we perhaps spent longer in the inn than we were planning to due to the fantastic singing!) Thank you for sending us the information on Lizard Adventure - we went kayaking with them and had a wonderful time. I would wholeheartedly recommend Whelk Cottage as a truly wonderful holiday cottage. We had previously had a bad experience with another company many years ago when hiring a cottage for a few days and were rather nervous about a holiday let again, but this has restored our faith.
Jennie Morrison, Hertfordshire

08 June 2019
Another wonderful week. Whelk Cottage is always such a cosy place to return to. The weather was mixed but there is such a lot to do in the area we just ran out of time! Daisy, our dog, has, like us, enjoyed every minute. We look forward to returning next year.
Beth and Leighton Dobbs, South Wales

24 February 2019
A wonderful week in Cornwall. The weather, considering it was February, was fabulous. The cottage was lovely and like home from home. Everywhere we went was really dog-friendly. Thank you so much for a lovely stay.
Tricia and Chris

05 October 2018
Our first visit to Whelk Cottage, having been coming to the area for over 30 years. The cottage is very well equipped, comfortable and homely. Thank you for the most welcome tea bags, milk and bottle of wine - all much appreciated. The weather was kind, with no rain, and perfect for the many places to walk to all around.
Patrick and Jill, Nottingham

28 July 2018
A fabulous week, helped along by beautiful weather. Visited old haunts - Kennack Sands, the Lizard, Church Cove, Falmouth - and also new - Praa Sands (lovely sandy beach) and St Michael's Mount (beautiful but so busy). We love the cottage, especially the pictures and nick nacks, the village and the locals. Thank you.
Julie and Derek, Guildford

02 June 2018
J Sacha and family, Oxfordshire Whelk Cottage always makes us feel welcome - the care you give means it is so easy and comfortable to move into. You provide everything we need and I always look forward to the bottle of wine that's there to greet us. The new washing machine was a nice addition and these investments year upon year are good to see. Reading through the visitors book we can tell there are a lot of people who feel exactly as we do and really love the place. We shall be booking soon for our next escape to Cadgwith.