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Aval Dor Barn, Croft Hooper

Aval Dor Barn, Croft Hooper

4.2
out of 5
Ratings from 9 reviews
89% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.2
Comfort
3.9
Condition
4.2
Location
4.3
Value
4.1
Customer
Service
4.7


Within easy reach of St. Michaels Mount and just a few miles away from the market town of Penzance it provides a wonderful base from which to explore the coastline and attractions of west Cornwall.

Elegantly furnished and thoughtfully equipped, the cottage offers two spacious upstairs bedrooms (one with a king size and one with twins) to provide sumptuous sleeping for four guests. The cottage’s private garden is secluded and enclosed with a lush appearance derived from its array of established plants; and has a picnic bench that makes for a relaxing place to enjoy a morning coffee, evening drinks or outdoor dining.

Generously proportioned and open plan in layout, the ground floor incorporates a tasteful sitting room complete with traditional cast iron log burner, a roomy L-shaped sofa, a beanbag and a Smart TV. The dining area with its handmade hardwood table, chairs and bench seat is the perfect place for sharing meals, while the kitchen, which comes fully stocked with a range of cookware, utensils and appliances, makes whipping up home cooked creations a breeze.

*This property has a maximum occupancy of 4 which includes infants

**Please be aware that although the garden is enclosed, the back fence is made from wire mesh that has been chosen to extend the views out over the fields and springtime flowers behind the property. Dogs will therefore need to be supervised when outside.

Good location

Review submitted on Sat, 02 Aug 2025
4.2
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Good location with access to a good bus service. 5 mins from supermarkets. Local pub, The White Hart is walkable to and does food. Would stay here again. Couple of minor issues relate to couple of table lamps broken and cob webs in rooms, although the accomodation felt clean. Kitchen well fitted out, minor issue with leaking tap on kitchen sink. The accomodation is good and the location is good.

John from Ripon stayed at Aval Dor Barn, Croft Hooper for 7 nights in July 2025


Indigo- Luxury Coastal replied 193 days ago
Hi John, Thank you for your review! We are pleased to know that you had found the location to be good and that there was access to bus services close by. Thank you for letting us know that the accommodation felt clean and that it is lovely. I am sorry that there were some minor issues during your stay, however we do appreciate this feedback so that they can be looked into and rectified. We hope to welcome you back to stay with us again! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Wonderful stay at this beautiful cottage.

Review submitted on Sat, 31 May 2025
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We booked this beautiful cottage and it did not disappoint. The cottage amazing and loved the hot tub. Bed really comfy and fab to sit in the sunny garden of an evening with a glass of wine.
The hosts were superb. Thank you.
Will definitely return.
Fantastic position to access so many places.


Carol from Cheddar stayed at Aval Dor Barn, Croft Hooper for 7 nights in May 2025


Luxury Coastal replied 304 days ago
Hi Carol. Thanks for taking the time to leave your review! We're really happy to hear you had a good time, and that you enjoyed the outside of the cottage as much as the inside. We hope to welcome you back in the future! All the best, Luxury Coastal

Lovely cottage- great location

Review submitted on Wed, 08 Jan 2025
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We spent a lovely 3 nights here. Perfect location for exploring the wonderful beaches north and south and within easy reach of Penzance,Hayle and St Ives.
Secure garden for dog and short car journey to Marizion beach near St Michael’s Mount.
Fabulous hot tub!
Clean, well appointed with decent crockery and cutlery and good WiFi. Definitely come back!


Evelyn from Bristol stayed at Aval Dor Barn, Croft Hooper for 3 nights in December 2024


Chloe-Luxury Coastal Team replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Evelyn, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your 3-night stay and found the location perfect for exploring the beautiful beaches and nearby towns like Penzance, Hayle, and St Ives. It's great to know that the secure garden was ideal for your dog and that you appreciated the short drive to Marazion Beach near St Michael’s Mount. We're also pleased that you enjoyed the fabulous hot tub and found the property clean and well-appointed with good WiFi. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Best regards, The Luxury Coastal Team

Honest review

Review submitted on Sat, 06 Apr 2024
3.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The accommodation is good, offers plenty of space and is generally clean but sofa & oven needs a good clean. Log fire & hot tub are perfect after a day out exploring.

Kitchen could be better equipped for self-catering, lack of basic utensils and small fridge with compartment freezer.

The garden patio could do with a jet wash. The hot tub was clean but I think had a little too much chlorine in it.

The sofa is ok, but could be better. The beds are really comfortable, clean & fresh.

Overall we had a great time and were able to feel comfortable and relax. A few tweaks could be made.


Chris from Gloucester stayed at Aval Dor Barn, Croft Hooper for 7 nights in March 2024


Chloe-The Luxury Coastal Team replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Chris, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review regarding your recent stay. It’s wonderful to hear that you had a great time overall. We’re delighted that you found the accommodation spacious and generally clean. However, we apologize for any oversight regarding the sofa and oven. We’ll ensure a thorough cleaning to make them sparkle for future guests. The log fire and hot tub are indeed perfect companions after a day of exploration. There’s something magical about unwinding by the fire or soaking in warm waters under the open sky. Your feedback about the kitchen is valuable. We’ll take note of the need for better-equipped utensils and consider expanding the kitchen essentials. After all, self-catering should be a breeze! A jet wash for the garden patio is on our to-do list. Freshening up the outdoor space ensures that guests can fully enjoy the surroundings. We appreciate your observation about the chlorine level in the hot tub. Striking the right balance is crucial for the safety of our guests and they are checked when filled. While the sofa is functional, we’ll explore ways to enhance its comfort. On the bright side, the beds have received your seal of approval – clean, fresh, and oh-so-comfortable! In summary, we’re thrilled that you felt comfortable and relaxed during your stay. Your feedback helps us fine-tune the experience for future guests. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Great location, poor execution

Review submitted on Sun, 31 Mar 2024
3.2
out of 5

Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
2.0
Location
5.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Location of the property was fantastic, easy driving distance from all of the places we wanted to visit and not far from a variety of shops. Hot tub was a nice way to relax at the end of a long day.

Overall finish of the property was quite shabby, there were multiple areas where plaster had not been sanded but just painted over, the floor downstars had scratches all over it and the stair railing was really loose at the bootom. The front door had dropped making it difficult to open and close. The oven trays were dirty with burnt on food with no foil to cover them. The extractor fan in the bathroom could also use a good clean.

The toilet seat in the bathroom didn't even fit the toilet, to be honest it wasn't worth having!!

The back garden would have been amazing but for a few small improvements to the fencing, it is a lovely size but just not safe for a small dog! The fencing at the back has rolled up in places where our dog could have easily got through (yes he tried) and would have had full access to a main road. I don't mind supervising my dog in the garden but we had to keep him on a lead at all times because it wasn't safe.


Guest from Fareham stayed at Aval Dor Barn, Croft Hooper for 6 nights in March 2024


Chloe-Luxury Coastal Team replied more than 1 year ago
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so glad to hear you found the location to be fantastic with easy access to all the places you wanted to visit. It is lovely to hear you enjoyed the hot tub also. Thank you for the feedback we always appreciate this and look toward what can be improved in the future. I am sorry to hear that you encountered issues during your stay should you of contacted us at the time we would of been happy to assist in rectifying anything whilst you were away. We do hope to welcome you to rebook with Luxury Coastal again in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Curated Egg - Good in parts!

Review submitted on Sat, 30 Sep 2023
3.2
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
2.0
Condition
4.0
Location
2.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Cottage booked for 4 adults, 1 infant and 3 dogs. Fortunately 2 adults and 1 dog were unable to attend!
The cottage has beautiful rooms up stairs and a good kitchen area. The sitting room area is barely adequate for 2 people and certainly not support 4 adults. The sitting supports 2-3 people with difficulty and is tired and uncomfortable.
The biggest issue is the property is not dog friendly. The courtyard has no gf area and leads straight onto the A30. Similarly the back garden chicken wire fence has holes leading on to the A30.

Overall a very disappointing hire.



Andrew from FAREHAM stayed at Aval Dor Barn, Croft Hooper for 7 nights in September 2023


Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Andrew, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your stay at Aval Dor Barn. We are so sorry to hear of your disappointment, I have passed this onto the owner and they have taken this on board and will be actioning the points you have raised. We do hope to welcome you to stay with Luxury Coastal again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Aval Dor Barn

Review submitted on Fri, 30 Jun 2023
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The settee was too small for 4 adults.
The borrom rung on the gate on the stairs was quite hard to get past going up the stairs. The kitchen could have had more plates and other essentials, not enough to use the dishwasher.
The welcome basket was lovely.
The hot tub was very good.
In a great location for visiting St Ives and all the surrounding areas.


Guest from London stayed at Aval Dor Barn, Croft Hooper for 7 nights in June 2023


A short stay away

Review submitted on Tue, 30 May 2023
4.2
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A great stay in a nice little cottage, the cottage had all the required amenities and a nice little welcome hamper. Hot tub was an added luxury and nice for an evening soak. Location as a base was perfect for dotting around some of southern Cornwall's key spots, no more than 10-15minutes away from St ives and only 5 minutes from Marizion to name but a few. Plenty of parking and overall a nice break away.
Only things noted for improvement would be for instructions for the hot tub, especially temperature control :D. And also a lack of wall hooks and hangers in the bathroom/around the bedrooms for hoodies jackets towels etc. especially for a home that could house 5/6 family members (1baby)
Would definitely recommend a stay at this little gem


Aled from Swansea stayed at Aval Dor Barn, Croft Hooper for 4 nights in May 2023


Emily replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Aled, thank you for your review and helpful comments which we can act upon. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and the location was perfect. Best Wishes, Luxury Coastal.

Fantastic place for a getaway

Review submitted on Thu, 11 May 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a brilliant time in Cornwall staying at Croft Hooper. The location is ideal, with Penzance, St Ives, Lands End and so many gorgeous places in between all no more than 30 minutes away. The cottage itself is fantastic - had everything we needed and was very comfortable and spacious. Can tell the owners really put in the effort to keep it modernised and in good repair that is always appreciated.

Edward from Cardiff stayed at Aval Dor Barn, Croft Hooper for 5 nights in April 2023


Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Edward, Thank you for leaving a review on your recent stay at Aval Dor Barn. It is so great to hear you had a brilliant stay and enjoyed exploring the nearby areas! We do hope to welcome you to stay with Luxury Coastal again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team