April 2023 by 496sheenam
Wow, we have never stayed in such a big and luxurious lodge, five of us stayed there with a child and there was plenty of space if you wanted some quiet time, what with a sitting area both upstairs and downstairs. There were also bathrooms for each bedroom. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything you would need. The grounds were perfect for a short walk and well kept. There was a perfectly adequate small gym and swimming pool. Such a lovely short break where we were able to recharge our batteries with lots of peace and quiet.
July 2022 by gracelimsh
This was our third consecutive year staying at The Gatehouse, Emerald Cornwall. The cottage is well equipped to a high standard. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay including a washer dryer, dishwasher, electric oven and hob and a well equipped kitchen. The sofa is new, as is the power shower in the en suite bathroom. We enjoyed using the pool and the tennis court. There is also a small gym with a treadmill, rower, cross trainer and free weights. The cottages and the facilities are well maintained. Location wise, the resort is located between Truro and Falmouth and is very convenient for both towns and also the beaches. There are lots of good restaurants close by.. Emerald ticks all the boxes for us and we will be back next year!
March 2022 by Y8856ODgeorgew
We have stayed in 5 properties in the last 6 months. Nearly all stress cleniness and luxury bedding. All have disappointed in some way except The Gatehouse at the Emerald. We note some recent criticism of the new owner but we found him caring and concerned and he reacted quickly to a small issue. Overall I would highly recommend this.
March 2022 by jopU5952VO
My family have stayed here a few years ago and it was a lovely holiday, but it has a new owner now and has in my opinion gone down hill, on this our last visit. We won't be booking again, the owner James was quite rude and short, seemed not interested in showing us around the site. The WiFi was not working and our Jacuzzi was filthy. Such a shame as it used to be so well run, and a beautiful place.
February 2022 by NickPRJones
We stayed in Drift for a week in February. Obviously at this time of year you?re not visiting Cornwall for the weather. The properties are very well laid out, with a shared pool and tennis court. The grounds are spacious and nice to walk around. Our property had its own hot tub. The main issue we had was the inoperable underfloor heating and heated towel rails in all 3 bathrooms. We notified the owner James by text after the first night. It was claimed that all the settings were correct and it should be functioning. We notified him again that this simply wasn?t the case. On day 5 the handyman paid us a visit and clearly had no idea how the system operated and could therefore not over any assistance. When we left on day 7, still no heating. One of the bathrooms was extremely cold and remained so all week. Towels and swimming costumes had to be placed in the condenser tumble dryer which took hours to dry and as there were 6 of us, was on pretty much on all day. Another issue was the amount of cracked floor and wall tiles in the upstairs en-suite. I counted more than 20. A lot of the floor grouting had been replaced with silicone sealant - and not very neatly. Also the sealant in the shower section was very poorly finished. The guttering on the back of the house was blocked and as we had heavy rain the first two nights it sounded like Niagara Falls outside the two rear bedrooms. This was dealt with before the third night. I appreciate that to some these may seem like trivial problems but when you advertise the property as ?luxury? these are the issues which distract from that. We only saw the owner once and that was only because he was charging up his car outside as we were leaving for a day out. Not great guest service.
July 2021 by louisebL6282KY
We stayed in Coast at the Emerald. Coast is a three bedroom and three bathroom house with hot tub. It is a really comfortable house. A lot of thought has gone into the design. It is in a pretty location. We had a 19 and 16 year old with us. Both loved the space and hot tub. Good Wifi too which made everyone happy. Decent TV'S with Netflix always pleases everyone for a late night movie. beds and Sofas very comfortable. Lovely cotton sheets. If I was being really picky a foot stool by the sofas would be the only thing lacking!!! I would highly recommend this holiday home. It is superb.
October 2020 by marktE9444EU
What a lovely tranquil spot in Cornwall. Perfect for relaxing and escaping the crowds. Easy access to South and North Coast beaches. Trebah gardens worth a visit too . Jo was lovely and Oscar was a great friend to our dog. Accommodation was perfect, spacious , clean and extremely comfy beds and bedding .
September 2020 by richardmblackmore
We stayed at the Emerald in the Gatehouse. This was a short break for my birthday and I couldn?t have asked for more. The surroundings, accommodation and welcome from Jo (and Oscar) were all second to none. I?d highly recommend to stay here. It?s a hidden gem in a perfect location to visit north and south Cornwall. We?ll be back for sure!
July 2020 by DublinEoin
We stayed in "Drift". 3 big bedrooms, 2 en-suite, with an additional family bathroom and a 4th WC. Open plan lounge which opens onto a terrace with hot tub. Lounge connects to dining area and very well equipped kitchen. Upstairs there is also a lounge with access to a large terrace. Also a large utility room downstairs which is great for storage. Very nicely fitted out and eco-credentials well earned. Jo gave us a lovely welcome and was very attentive when needed but otherwise left us to ourselves. The kids used the playground but unfortunately the pool was unavailable due to lockdown. It is in the perfect location to explore Cornwall. Short drive to Truro or Falmouth. Lots of beaches and things to see within easy driving distance. We shopped at a big Waitrose about 10 minutes drive away. We were sad to leave and tried to extend as well as book another trip back but it is no surprise how popular this place is. We wish Jo and her kids many happy years as proprietors of this wonderful development. Stop reading this review and if it is available for your dates book it now!
December 2019 by ECharlotte27
We had an excellent stay over New Year with friends at The Emerald. Definitely a New Year we won?t forget! We were welcomed with open arms to Drift and nothing was too much trouble! James and Jo were always on hand if we needed anything and provided great recommendations for places/ pubs to go to (not that we needed it as there is a hot tub, gym, tennis courts and swimming pool on site). Drift itself was very clean & modern with homely touches. We would definitely stay here again, no question about it! We are excited to book up to come again at some point in 2020!
