Truro, TR4 9AT, United Kingdom
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Hotel Description

You know what? I’ve stayed at a fair few places around Cornwall, and Sunlight Cottage in Truro genuinely surprised me. First off, don’t let the “cottage” bit fool you – this isn’t some cramped B&B with floral wallpaper everywhere. It’s actually a proper boutique spot that feels like someone’s really lovely home, just one where everything works perfectly and the WiFi doesn’t cut out every five minutes.

The location is honestly brilliant if you know Truro at all. You’re close enough to the cathedral (you can hear the bells, which is either charming or slightly annoying at 8am depending on your mood) but tucked away from the main shopping chaos around Lemon Quay. I mean, you can walk to that amazing deli on King Street in about three minutes, and the Wednesday farmers market is right there too. Parking was surprisingly painless – they’ve got their own little area out back, which anyone who’s tried to park in Truro city center will appreciate. The train station’s walkable too, maybe ten minutes if you’re not dragging massive suitcase.

What really gets me about this place is the attention to detail that actually matters. The shower pressure is fantastic (you’d be amazed how many “luxury” places get this wrong), the beds are properly comfortable – not just firm for the sake of it – and there’s decent coffee in the rooms, not those awful instant sachets. The breakfast situation is sort of continental-plus, with really good local stuff. I’m talking proper Cornish butter, bread from that bakery everyone raves about, and they do scrambled eggs that don’t taste like rubber. The owners clearly know their suppliers, and it shows.

The rooms themselves have this relaxed, contemporary vibe without being stark or trying too hard to be trendy. Large windows, good natural light, and – this might sound odd but it matters – proper beside lamps for reading. The whole place just feels calm, you know? No weird synthetic air freshener smells or carpets that make you wonder what happened there before.

I stayed during the autumn half-term rush, and while Truro was absolutely heaving with families, the cottage maintained this peaceful atmosphere. The soundproofing is clearly decent because I barely heard the street noise, even though you’re not exactly in the middle of nowhere. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward too – no hovering around reception for ages while they explain seventeen different amenities you’ll never use.

Honestly, with a 9.3 rating, I was expecting it to be good, but sometimes those numbers can be misleading. This place actually earns it. It’s the sort of spot where everything just works without any fuss, the staff know what they’re doing without being overly familiar, and you end up feeling properly rested rather than like you’ve been processed through a hospitality machine. If you’re using Truro as a base for exploring Cornwall – and it’s actually a smart choice, being so central – or if you just want a solid night’s sleep in a place that doesn’t feel like every other chain hotel, Sunlight Cottage hits the mark.

Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $149. Holiday Home with 1 double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 4
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Reviews

  • Stewart from United Kingdom – 14 September 2024 (9/10)

    Clean, tidy and perfect base for our golf trip.

    What could be improved: Sofa and beds were very soft and sunken with no support.

  • Gerard from Netherlands – 3 September 2024 (9/10)

    Mooie locatie, centraal in Cornwall.
    Vriendelijke en behulpzame host.
    Top.

  • Stuart from United Kingdom – 13 November 2024 (10/10)

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • High Cross: 7 km
  • Lemon Quay: 7 km
  • Tregothnan: 11 km
  • Newquay Zoo: 16 km
  • Gym Basketball: 8 km
  • Cligga Head Mine: 18 km
  • Trelissick Garden: 16 km
  • Mitchell Playing Field: 5 km
  • Tremorvah Playing Field: 6 km
  • Trenance Gardens and Cottages: 16 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Costa Coffee: 5 km
  • Cafe/bar Clock & Key Inn: 1.6 km

Public transport:

  • Train Newlyn Halt: 9 km
  • Train East Wheal Rose: 9 km

Closest airports:

  • Land’s End Airport: 65 km
  • Plymouth City Airport: 83 km
  • Newquay Cornwall Airport: 18 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Garden

Activities:

  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout

Room Amenities:

  • Heating

Languages spoken:

  • English

Safety & security:

  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Street parking
  • Shower
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Fishing

Parking Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).:

  • Street parking

Other for your stay:

  • Children’s high chair
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

10

Comfort:

10

Location:

10

Facilities:

9.2

Cleanliness:

8.3

Value for money:

9.2

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