Gulls Roost

This cottage really is WOW! So clean, so warm, so well laid out, such comfy sofas to sit and marvel at that incredible view and just a joy to come back to. Would have loved to have been able to sit outside and soak up the sight and sound of the sea…..but it was February! Next time!

Recommend Cliff Top Cafe in Tregonhawke for breakfast and the Finnygook Inn for lunch or dinner. Both provide friendly welcome.

Easy access, fabulous views, good parking, cosy yet spacious accommodation. Anything else you need? Oh, it’s a bit breezy. On good days it’s idyllic.

What a location!!! We never tired of looking out over the bay. If you are taking dogs however and they are inquisitive, please be aware that they can get out and up on to the road.

Beautiful bright well equipped cottage with stunning sea views Very quirky garden Lovely peaceful location despite the hike to the beach. We loved our time here thank you for the welcome pack of local produce

Lovely house with great views out to sea. Very comfortable and well equipped. Patio is a great place to spend time. I could have sat and watched the waves all day. A cruise ship and the navy even came by. Footpaths to the beach not that easy to find and very narrow and steep. Great quiet area with small towns and villages close to. Lots of quirky places to visit including "the Canteen" at Maker Heights. Definitely on my list to come back to stay longer next time..

Chalet was spotlessly clean. The view from the lounge and bedroom was stunning. We appreciated the ease of access to the chalet compared to others we have stayed in locally. Chalet was spacious and well equipped, we have booked again for next year.

Excellent well equipped and remote but ready access to buses and Coast Path east and west

Gulls Roost is a beautiful location, warm and comfortable and even in bad weather, you can marvel at the wonderful view of the sea.

Excellent as always. Thanks for the complimentary gifts, The Christmas tree was a lovely surprise.

Perfect cottage, very relaxing.Views are incredible. The perfect holiday.

Lovely location, stunning views. Property was very clean on arrival. Forth year coming here, never get bored of the stunning views. Steep path to beach, but the beach is beautiful & very long. Great place to go if you like to stay away from the crowds.

I wouldn't change anything, it was perfect as usual.

This is our second year at Gulls Roost and like last year (April time) we had a super stay. It really felt like coming back to our second home this year. It's a terrific location and the see view from all the windows is fabulous...the lounge windows just look onto and out to the sea. It's a really tranquil and quiet spot with privacy, so you can really chill and enjoy the lovely light and airy feel to the cottage. It's probably not ideal if you have mobility issues (due to the steps down to the cottage) but of you want to get away and lose yourself, this is the place to stay. There are excellent beaches nearby and the Edgcumbe Estate, The National Trust House at Antony Estate and Rame Head peninsula are all within 15-20 mins. The Finnygook Inn at Crafthole and the Bay Restaurant at Cawsand are great to eat at whilst breakfasts at The Cliff Top Cafe up the road and at the Salty Dog Cafe (about 10 mins away) are a great way to start the day. We had a great time again and will definitely be back next year!

Perfectly positioned on the cliffs above Freathy Beach at Whitsand Bay. Easy access down about 15 steps. Own parking. Spotless cottage. Very comfortable. The view is spectacular. Just the most wonderful stay.

We loved staying at Gulls Roost. A perfect relaxing break. Very clean. Highly recommend.

Stunning views!

Gulls Roost is an excellent location for relaxing and taking beautiful coastal walks. The accommodation is comfortable and spacious and has the most amazing views over the Atlantic. If wifi is important then check that connectivity has been fixed.!!

Lovely holiday at Gulls Roost, very peaceful and the sea views were outstanding. The cottage itself was spotlessly clean, comfortable, spacious and well equipped. The downside of the property we found were that the white curtains in the bedrooms let in lots of light in the morning, WiFi connection/service was not great, outside paintwork could use a freshen up, garden furniture could do with being updated, wooden furniture looks weathered and dirty, when lying on one of the sunloungers it broke, which put us off using any if the other ones, the housekeeper was extremely helpful and brought us along her own sunlounger to use, these aside we will definitely return.

The best holiday location we have experienced in 43 years (and we do holiday every year - including abroad)

Gulls Roost is everything it says! Great location and comfortable living. The views are second to none whether it’s soaking up the suns raise or star gazing. I love this place and return every year.

Stunning views, lovely property. Whoever cleans the property deserves a special mention as it was absolutely spotless. Lovely ??

Gulls Roost is fabulous. Its in a beautiful location and is very comfortable. Our one suggestion would be to either change the bedroom curtains to thicker ones or install blinds. They are very thin and let in the morning light. Otherwise take an eye mask! Apart from that its flawless.

The view was outstanding but it’s quite remote and very exposed to the elements and although we had Wi-Fi we had no phone signals If you bring a dog I would keep it on a lead outside at all times. If you have any difficulty with steps please be aware there are small steep steps down to the property. A pleasant week away and the local pub is very friendly and the food was good as well.

Gulls Roost is in the perfect position for either a relaxing,lazy stay or for plenty of walking. All of Cornwall is within reach of a do-able journey. The bungalow itself is spotlessly clean,bright & comfortable.

Super clean property with spectacular sea views. Very dramatic coastline. Lots to do locally. Stayed here 20 years ago and always knew we would return, and we will return again. Gulls Roost is better than ever.

Our 10th stay at Gulls Roost. Nowhere better for a peaceful holiday with a wonderful view.

Excellent cottage with exceptional location. To help other visitors we felt the access to the beach to the West is shorter, and possibly better in slippery conditions because it has steps. However, the views are more 'closed in' with other properties around the path. The views from the Eastern access are more far reaching. Both paths are OK with a section at the bottom that is steeper and requires more care. (I walk with two sticks - so if I can do it you can!)

Idyllic away-from-it-all cottage with unsurpassable sea views. Roomy, comfy and well equipped. Sunny SSW facing terrace, sun from 10am-9pm in the summer, overlooking the beach. Wonderful dark-sky view at night. The beach has tricky access but is a wonderful, huge, sandy beach with the path down the cliff not far from the cottage. Bit breezy sometimes!

Once again a wonderful holiday at Gulls Roost. We have been many times and still get a buzz coming down the steps. The view is stunning, the bungalow clean and inviting. In answer to a previous review we have been coming for many years and there was indeed a path from the garden to the beach but people used it as an exit( we quite often found people in the garden) so presume it was closed.

The perfect place to unwind and recharge, you just relax as soon as you walk in and see that view. As usual everything in the cottage was perfect, you just don't want to leave .

My wife, daughter and I had an absolutely fantastic, lovely and relaxing time at Gulls Roost last week. The cottage was clean and very pleasantly decorated and had all we needed in terms of a quiet bolt hole. The biggest feature was the dramatic view from the lounge, one to die for. We could have stayed in each day and just watched the sea come in and out. And it was private, with no one able to look in or over the cottage. Our only wish was to have had a path leading down to the beach below straight from the cottage! The other paths leading down to the beach were lengthy and steep, so be prepared to spend time getting down there. It was relaxing and felt immediately like being at home. The only thing we found on arrival was finding it, as we went past it without realising it! That apart, it's perfectly placed for trips out the rest of the coast as well as nearby National Trust properties and some lovely pubs and restaurants serving really tasty food. The information provided in the cottage folder was spot on and a nice welcome note added to the attention to detail...all a nice touch. We enjoyed it tremendously and are already looking to book it again!

Our favourite cottage with the most spectacular views.

I stayed at Gulls Roost with my elderly parents and we absolutely loved it. The weather was mainly wet but it did not matter at all. There can be no better way to relax than lounging in the cosy, comfortable bungalow watching the sea crashing on to the shore through the wonderful floor to ceiling windows. I have visited Cornwall many, many times, it's my favourite part of England, but I am had not discovered the Rame Peninsula - until now. The beaches and views across the headland are breathtaking and Gulls Roost is the perfect haven. We'll be back!

An excellent place to stay with great facilities.

I do look really forward to coming back to Gulls Roost. I think this was my third time and again absolutely enjoyed every minute. The cottage is so cosy, spotlessly clean and very comfortable and I always have such a relaxing time without a care in the world gazing at the spectacular view day after day whatever the weather. Their are some lovely walks around which we really enjoy. The Cornish welcome gifts were most generous as well, I throughly enjoyed them.

The views from Gulls Roost are exceptional. I could just sit and watch the sea and the sky all day.

Fabulous cottage, immaculately presented and in the most stunning location. Could not be better.

Another great stay at this cottage. The view as always is amazing the cottage just the same. Thank you for the wine and flowers.we will be back in April! Thank you again Kath and Kerry Chave

Beautiful views & perfect location to relax. Accommodation very comfortable, a beautiful place to stay.

Best cottage we have ever stayed in , veiw was outstanding.

Lovely, peaceful place. Beautiful view.

We had a really wonderful 6 nights at Gulls Roost. The cottage is well equipped, warm and enjoys an outstanding view of the bay; we had the most relaxing time here. The sunsets over the sea are fabulous from both the sofa or on the patio (wrapped up warm with a cuppa!) and we were lucky with such beautiful walking weather for November. The steps down to the beach are OK but anyone with mobility issues might struggle. But once on the beach the sand and rocks are stunning and we enjoyed a couple of walks in and around the bay (be aware of tide times though!). Can highly recommend a trip to The Canteen at Maker Heights and walks along the coast path in either direction. A wonderful place, highly recommended and we'd return in an instant.

A remarkable and peaceful place. We highly recommend it. Love the remoteness and privacy yet only a mile away from wonderful restaurant, tea room and so near Kingsand and Cawsand.Absolutely magical holiday even though we caught the tail end of hurricane Sam….. I am originally from Cape Town so storms are my thing!

3rd Time Lucky: At last a week of wall-to-wall sunshine instead of howling gales enabled Gulls Roost to reveal it's full potential. What a fabulous spot. Lovely to see it at a different time of year. Coming back for more in August.

A comfortable, relaxing chalet with the most amazing views and perfectly located for walkers to enjoy the South West Coastal Path!

Overall it was ok but the price needs to be looked it does need some items upgraded.

Beautiful cottage, with fantastic views! Definitely the place to go if you want to get away from it all. Have already booked again for next year & can't wait to return.

Super location for a very relaxing holiday. Convenient spot for visiting south cornwall. Highly recommended.

Our 2nd visit to Gulls Roost in August proved even more windy than the last one! That just enhanced what a great place to stay it is. Always seems blessed with sunny evenings.

It's a fantastic place to chill out, relax and enjoy the scenery . Every little thing thought about so you don't have to . Has the creature comforts at home on holiday .

Tucked into the edge of the cliffs, access to the cottage is down a number of steps from the main road (and parking area) where you'll find Gulls Roost, located in stunning and very quiet area of Whitsand Bay with the most remarkable views which will not disappoint. Comfortable, tastefully decorated, spacious, warm, and dog friendly too! We did find the beds a bit too soft for our liking, but this is perhaps just a preference. The cottage is well equipped with everything you need, including Free-Sat TVs in the main lounge and bedrooms. The WIFI works well, although it can cut out for a couple of hours in a storm (which is to be expected given the location). There are plenty of books to read, puzzles to do, and nearby places to visit. We stayed at Gulls Roost over the New Year and really enjoyed our very relaxing stay there. Thank you. We hope to return.

Excellent location, but difficult for beach access, very steep, long paths to beach, great view though.

Absolutely beautiful location and place to stay. Lovely patio to sit out on and enjoy the amazing view x

Very comfortable and spacious with a fabulous view. Just remember you're on top of a cliff (70m up) so it can be windy (tip: even in a SW breeze, at beach level there is no wind! So go to the beach anyway!). Well equipped and tastefully decorated with TV's in all rooms. Absolutely fell in love with Gulls Roost. Best place to watch a raging sea in a tropical storm! :-)

Outstanding place for an unforgettable relaxing break.

A wonderful cottage with a spectacular view of the sea . I will certainly be returning.

Always a delight to stay here, an oasis. Looking forward to coming back again soon.

It was wonderful as always. Beautiful well equipped cottage. The reception was perfect, and so was the weather

Second visit to Gulls Roost and planning a third. Comfortable, spacious and so relaxing just watching the sea every day, I didn’t want to leave

It would have been perfect if they called us and sorted the problem. Even when we emailed the classic cottages we never get anywhere. We love the place except for the last day with no electricity on the main part of the cottage . Mr and Mrs Chafield

Our 4th holiday at gulls roost, brilliant as usual. That stunning view is just wonderful and such a lovely comfortable bungalow it’s magical. Can’t wait to return.

Brilliant location, ticked all of our requirements

The location is sublime, the views are utterly stunning. A comfortable and great place to stay.

It is a beautiful place and it was a second visit but felt very vulnerable because of its remoteness (we are 10years older and didn’t notice it before) and because of the very poor internet and telephone signal felt very isolated

This property is an absolute gem and my two week stay have been so relaxing, I really didn’t want to leave. Perfect location with spectacular views and lovely long walks with my dogs.

Everything was very good. The service was first class.

While taking my bags up to the car from the house I noted that there were 48 steps. That phrase reverberated in my mind. 48 steps, 48 steps just 48 steps to the end of my holiday, 48 steps to take to the old routine. I don't think 48 steps have ever been so difficult. One step after another, each harder than the previous step. The steps that take you home from the dream are always difficult but its nice and comforting to know you experienced the dream and Classic Cottages as the Gulls Roost where there for my family and I. Thank you for the experience. To wake in the morning feeling happy is a great experience and the Gulls Roost gives you this. Never have the words 'Its nice to go away but its nice to come home' ever meant so much but this is how I felt after each day out here. Fantastic to be out and about enjoying Cornwall but great to return to the beautiful Gulls Roost. Every thing was here for you to enjoy. Every thing was here to be seized upon and utilised for your enjoyment. Everything from the tangible relaxing atmosphere within the house to the 9 sea gulls roosting below on the little cluster of rocks visible from the balcony. If it looks great, feels great then it is Gulls Roost. Look in life not many things are cheap these days. We all try to cut corners and look for a better deal here and there but quite frankly we all know in our heart that you really do only get what you pay for. Life is a compromise I know, we all know this but why does it have to be. During the last year I have lost friends and its this thats placed this new passion and drive within me. A drive to try and live life more to the full. A drive to try and do better and try to do better for my family. Part of this is enjoying what you have and what you can have. Look around and see that the world is a great place. Splash out a little. be prepared to pay a little extra and then reap the rewards. I searched for my holiday trying to save a few bucks here and there and Gulls Roost was not the cheapest. I thought to myself 'don't do that to yourself' 'My family are worth a little more and I am worth it too'. I was right Gulls Roost and Classic Cottages helped me achieve and satisfy my recent passion and drive. Thank you very much to you all.

The pictures don't do the view justice. It is just incredible.

A little piece of heaven in Cornwall.

What a lovely place. Spectacular view and so comfortable. First class place to come back to after a long day exploring the area. The bottle of wine was a lovely touch and much appreciated. Going to sleep to the sound of the waves was so relaxing we did not want to come home. Would highly recommend this property to anyone looking to get away from it all. Even in March it was glorious, if a little windy. But looking out over the sea from the warmth and comfort of the large sofa was delightful.

one of the best cottages ive seen and could live here for ever.

The stunning view, the sedated quiet, the warm welcome and a dog friendly landlord and and and...........

Wonderful house,spectacular views and smell of the sea. A unique property with one of the best views of the ocean I have ever seen from a private house anywhere in the world ! Freathy cliff and whitsand bay are special places. The beaches are unspoilt and not crowded,although a steep climb down and back up are a challenge, but worth the effort.

We found GR comfortable and much better than we’d anticipated (thought it would be more of a summer chalet than a substantive bungalow). The location and views are splendid.

Amazing views from pretty much every room in the cottage and a lovely sun trap of a veranda to enjoy those views outside (if you get good weather - which surprisingly in October we certainly did!). Sunsets were gorgeous too and seemed to fill the entire chalet! Listening to the sounds of the ocean while dropping off to sleep was just the ticket for a truly relaxing holiday. On a less positive note we feel a responsibility to warn about the very poor Wifi, especially, if like us, you happen to be taking a teenager with you (and a husband who has to download his daily newspaper!). I'd like to say these things aren't important for a relaxing holiday and personally for me the views and location outweighed poor Wifi. And we do appreciate that it mightn't be something the owners can do that much about - but just be warned.

We spent wonderful holidays and we are looking foreward to come back soon!

3rd time we have visited gulls roost wonderful holiday again. Cosy cottage with stunning views the sea was wild at times amazing to watch. Lots of lovely walks and good places to eat. Can't wait to return.

perfect location for a lovely holiday, peaceful, plenty of walks, lots of good eating places and pubs in nearby villages. wonderful facilities in the bungalow, wine and flowers to welcome you. plenty to explore and do, or sit and watch the sea for peace and quiet.

We had a lovely week. The cottage was perfect I wouldn't want to change anything. The weather was great to have breakfast on the patio, and the walks suggested in the book left for us were brilliant. I can well see why people keep coming back. We will cerainly be looking to book again. Thank you to all concerned.

An absolutely fantastic place to just sit, look out to sea, and switch off from all the craziness in this world!

2nd visit and weren't disappointed. Cannot fault cleanliness and decor. A great base for exploring the whole of the South East Cornwall and Devon.

We spent a wonderful time and enjoyed the fantastic view. We are looking forward to our next vacation at Gulls Roost.

Lovely location and the beach was amazing. Footpaths to the beach that are close to the property needed to be navigated with care. For smaller dogs or people not so agile this could be a problem. Once on the beach, it's lovely, just take care getting to and from. Other footpaths lead to the beach and we did not explore these. They may be better, but the closest ones need a little care.

It should have been stated clearly that this place is not safe for children or animals as the house is on the main road with dangerous traffic and there is no fence around the house, therefore all children and dogs can be on the road in two seconds. Also the beds are horribly old and uncomfortable, including that super used sofa which is just unacceptable when one pays a thousand pounds for a week. We could not sleep well at night and by the morning everything was hurting, we could not sit and enjoy a movie either because the sofa was the arch enemy. At some point i was so desperate to sleep that I almost ended up on the dogs' memory-foam mattress. The double duvet and the tiny beds are also upsetting. It should have been also mentioned that the house is next to a military training base (literally), therefore most dogs will have a very stressful stay instead of the dream holiday.

The cottage is very special and if you want a holiday that is guaranteed to offer tranquility, great views, beautiful décor and just that special feeling when you walk through the door, this is it. Thanks for Brenda, the housekeeper, this property still keeps giving over the years.

Gulls Roost is a perfect property in a perfect location. We absolutely love it!! We spent most of the evenings sat on the patio, soaking up the view, dreaming of owning something similar. We will definitely be back.

The views were fantastic and with lots of local places to explore it was a perfect break

Everything was absolutely gorgeous.We are already trying to book again for next year. Thank you.

Gulls Roost is the perfect place for a relaxing chilled out break! The cottage is beautifully presented, well equipped and is located on a stunning coastal view position - the views are breathtaking! Thank you for a wonderful holiday. Paul and Jane Gardner from Worcester.

Fantastic location and magnificent views! Having breakfast or a cup of coffee in the morning on the patio - such a treat. Beautiful beach and dogs allowed meant we all had a great time. Freathy provides an easy access to lots of nice places and is only 25 min drive from a big supermarket - should you need anything. We had lovely dinners in The View, Finnygook Inn and a massive breakfast in the Daisy's Café. Kids enjoyed go karts, adrenaline valley and crabbing in Looe. Just one week and only 4.5 hour drive from home and wow, what a nice holiday. Thank you

If you book Gulls Roost, I guarantee you will re book before you've even left. We read so many comments from previous visitors who were on their second/third/fifth visit - or even more and can now utterly and totally see why. Wow!

We stayed for the second successive year and, if we stay in the area again, no doubt we'll stay at Gulls Roost again. It's a beautiful location over a wonderful beach, in a lovely area. The view (which you get from both bedrooms as well as the living room) is breathtaking. The cottage itself is beautifully presented, with great care and attention to cleanliness and detail - and the welcoming wine, flowers and biscuits are a really lovely touch. We can't fault the place - I'm sure you won't be able too either!

We would recommend this cottage as a quiet retreat and would definitely consider a second visit.

The view from Gulls Roost is simply spectacular and must be experienced to be believed. We had a very sunny week and watching the sunsets from the patio were better than we have seen in the Mediterranean. The cottage is very comfortable, light and airy, the layout is well thought out to maximise the sea views. All in all the perfect place for a holiday and we would love to return.

A beautiful home with stunning views. Extremely clean, comfortable and well equipped. Loved the balcony and being able to hear the sea from the bedrooms.

Lovely cottage with stunning views.

Beautiful cottage with amazing views best holiday and was sad to leave Will definitely be going back in the future was lovely being greeted with wine flowers and shortbread. Very clean and cosy i would definitely give gulls roost 10 stars

This was our third visit to Gulls Roost. It has not lost its charm and we have already booked it again in 2016.

It's a beautiful cottage and its location is fantastic. Morning, noon and night, the view brought a smile to our faces and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Everything inside was clean and exactly as described - and it's roomy too. Beautifully laid out as well Sidney (the toy poodle) loved it here too - the garden is nice and secluded and just right for a small dog. We loved the walk down to the beach (though it is a bit strenuous at first) and the views from there are just as wonderful. You're no more than 20 minutes from Polperro, Looe, Portwrinkle, Downderry, Seaton, Rame Head, Kingsand/Cawsand, St Germans, Liskeard, Saltash and Torpoint. There's a Tescos in Liskeard (11 miles away) and a Sainsburys in Torpoint (3 miles away) if you need to do a big shop too. Brenda (the housekeeper) was lovely too and the wine, shortbread and flowers on reception were a genuinely nice too. Can't be faulted - highly recommended. If you want a view - THIS is the place!

We have regularly stayed at Gull's Roost since 2006, and always have a wonderful relaxing holiday thanks to the beautiful location and comfortable facilities in Gull's Roost.

Perfect retreat, cosy and outstanding views

A clean comfortable property with stunning views. Lots of beautiful walks locally.Loved watching ships passing by. The dog enjoyed walks along beach.Thanks for flowers, milk, biscuits and wine, we will be returning next year already booked!

Lovely comfortable cottage in a peaceful setting with an outstanding view.

Perfect property perfect view perfect location

Loved this cottage and will be returning next year Fantastic views Fantastic cottage the best we have stayed in lovely relaxing break.

If anything the pictures don't do Gulls Roost justice. Stunning scenery and a gorgeous property.

This is our second visit to Gulls Roost and would love to come back again in the summer lovely cottage views and location.

For anyone looking for a peaceful holiday away from the hustle and bustle of day to day life, look no further than Gulls Roost. We have enjoyed 13 holidays here, and intend to continue for many more. The cottage comfort is second to none, and the views and location are simply stunning. There is always entertainment, watching the surfers, the Navy, and the bird life. The owners make new improvements every visit, and clearly are dedicated to the comfort of the tenants. The sunsets are breathtaking. We could not recommend this cottage too highly.

Great Location!! Nice Welcome Bottle Wine & flowers on the table, even biscuits . Classic Holidays are the best I have used so far Will be back next June E & J Andrews

A warm and cosy cliff top retreat above one of the best beaches in Cornwall to sit and enjoy watching winter storms.

A very special place of remarkable beauty, absolutely recommendable.

Woould recommend this property to anyone.

The location of Gulls Roost is wonderful and that makes the holiday but furnishings do look tired inside the property.