Really enjoyable Xmas and New Year stay in Bramblewood Cottage  - v comfortable and warm. Our best day was Padstow, picturesque harbour and interesting shopping with more than a smattering of Rick Stein influences!   Bude an interesting town, of many parts! All in all a great two weeks  
The Aitchison Family   Jan 07 

We had a good stay. We found everything we needed in this home very well equipped – especially for our twins aged 2½ years!

They loved the pool – what a luxury  - usually had it to ourselves. As for the other folk we loved beaches especially Northcott – very quiet… Crackington Haven – good cakes in tea shop. All in all v nice week.  
L van der Kooij    Sept 07 

The highlight of the week has got to be seeing dolphins leaping and playing just off shore in Widemouth bay. We hired bikes from Bideford and followed the Tarka trail, lovely flat route with superb countryside views.

We have enjoyed body boarding on every beach, hired a kayak at Tamar Lakes, went to Lydford Gorge and Hartland Quay..

Ate at 'Life's a Beach' -  fantastic seafood with lovely views over beach at Summerleaze.
P Barron   August 07  

This was a return visit to the Bude area for our family after an absence of more than ten years. It has lost none of its earlier appeal! We have always loved the canal and walking out to the breakwater to watch the waves and surfers near at hand. A rowing boat on the canal and crazy golf are an essential part of the experience.

Bramblewood has been an ideal base with all possible creature comforts. We have appreciated breakfasting on the terrace. The swimming pool has been a daily destination for those of us who aren't into cliff-top running. The bright flowerbeds, numerous butterflies and flocks of house martins circling overhead have been a delight.

All things considered it is hard to imagine 'a more congenial spot' for a family holiday.
T Davies  July 07  

Great cottage and really well equipped. The children loved the swimming pool which they used everyday even though they'd been in the sea every day! The field was good for our games of cricket and rounders matches. Thank you.
B Pendlebury June 07

A beautiful cottage within a beautiful setting. All the family enjoyed it very much. The Milky Way was a real plus point. I would choose a dry day to get the most out of it. The little Post Office was handy for morning papers etc.  The swimming pool was used every day - it was fantastic. Thank you.
H Hardwick  May 07

I just wanted to thank you for another wonderful holiday - the children said they would much prefer to go to Trevalgas than go abroad, and they have been on the go non-stop (think we need another week to recover)!! Thank you again for making our stay so comfortable.
S Henley     April 07 (second visit)

We had a lovely holiday and the cottage was great. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was very well equipped. Louise loved all the videos - especially Sooty! We will certainly recommend the cottage and look forward to visiting ourselves  in the future
J Powell   Feb 06

Thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas stay here.  Thank goodness for the dishwasher!  The cottage warm and homely. Boys had fun in the pool and playing pool and table tennis.  All had fun at the local beach and looking around shops and local attractions.
T Grey   Dec 06   

We have had a wonderful week, even though my 6 month old daughter had an ear infection!  The local doctors' surgery was brilliant - they saw us really quickly and the pharmacy was contained in the surgery.  We had a great day out at Padstow -  purchased crab lines and caught a few in the harbour which the boys loved.  Went to a beautiful rugged beach - Hartland Quay - really stunning coastline and the boys loved it as there was sand, rocks and big waves, what more could boys want! OK for 3-wheeled pushchair too.  Thank you Katherine for all your efficient help beforehand and the cottage was well stocked with everything you need for a family.
S Row October 06   

Loved it here, thanks Katherine for everything. Pool great - the kids loved Crooklets Bay. Beach was fantastic for rock-pooling. Elliot (2½) loved Brocklands (as did I, on the go-karts)   Don't want to go home!
S Keene Sept 06

We have had a great week here, and have been out and about everyday. We have 15 year old girl/boy twins and each of them brought along a friend, so entertaining four 15 year olds had seemed a bit daunting! However they loved being here. They had surf lessons with 'The Big Blue' and did tons of body boarding - even catching sight of Gwyneth Paltrow on more than one occasion! We found the cottage to be so well equipped, we wanted for nothing. Thank you so much for everything. 
J Purvis   August 06   

We really enjoyed our stay here. The gardens were probably at their peak for the year. Bramblewood was very well equipped, and had everything we needed  - and more.
C Broadbridge July 06    (rebooked for summer 07)   

We enjoyed the holiday very much and the weather was excellent.  It has renewed our faith in self catering after some bad experiences. Our daughter, grandson and son-in-law also enjoyed it very much and I am sure that some time in the future we or they shall use Bramblewood again.
A Kilshaw   June 06   

Great to have the extra facilities on site - we used the pool every day - the kids loved it. The play area was also used regularly - the 8 yr old had lots of fun.  Lovely location  - we very much enjoyed the cottage and the surroundings.   
R Hafner May 06   

I am sure we will make the return trip to Trevalgas at some point as it is a lovely place and the children loved the pool, especially my disabled son as it was very therapeutic for him. Each time we went , we were the only ones there, so we had lots of space, and the water was so lovely and warm.
S Henley April 06  (rebooked for 07)   

Excellent cottage, very well equipped, beds actually comfortable, and we all slept well. The children loved the space to play and the assault course was good.
J Tubb Feb 06   

As usual we had a great time.   Loads of places to visit, including Tintagel, Crackington Haven, Clovelly, and St Michael's Mount. Mevagissey and Polperro are worth visiting and Padstow is great. Try the speedboat, but take some waterproofs! We had a great two weeks and are going home at least ½ stone heavier!.      
The Hendry Family Sept 05   (second of four visits to Bramblewood and Blackberry)