Beach Apartments In Cornwall

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Mr Brockley - Verified booking

  This is our first time staying at Porthia flat and on Island road, having visited St Ives for many years. The accommodation is lovely, and perfect size for 2 (& dog), with all you'd need for a comfortable holiday. The electrical equipment all looks quite new and clean, Smart Tv in front room and bedroom, microwave, Oven, Fridge, with enough room throughout to not feel cramped. The Bathroom is quite tired, and could do with an update. Some tiles look to be coming away from the walls, some of the fixtures are starting to rust, and some mould around the grout and curtain rail. I am 6ft 2" and cannot stand up fully in the shower by approximately 1 inch (rest of the bathroom is fine) as my head is on the shower ceiling, meaning the shower head is face height. There is also a small step out of the shower which is not big enough for a towel, so always wet/slippery when showering, which some may struggle with. However the water was always hot when required, easy to use, sink and toilet were clean. We found the front door lock to be intermittent and took several attempts for the barrel to actually engage and lock the door from both directions. We also found Island road to be very busy with people on foot, and vehicles up and down most of the time. Our first couple of days we never really noticed anyone above, but I think they may have changed over half way through as it got louder and more noticeable towards the end of the week. All in all, I would give 8/10 and definitely recommend Porthia flat to couples wanting to get away.

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• Jo - Verified booking

  We had a lovely time here over New Year.

  The cottage is small but well appointed so didn’t feel cramped. There was an odd fusty smell in the bedroom which we narrowed down to a pillow - once banished the smell disappeared. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils and exceptionally clean. The complimentary milk, bottle of fizz and cream tea was a thoughtful touch and highly appreciated after a 5 hour journey! As was the doggie care kit. I failed to take any shower gel based on the pictures - which showed it was provided - there were no toiletries but I just used my other half’s (my fault for assuming). The beach was a disappointment - small and due to tide, only appearing for a couple of hours each day but the cliff walk is good if you have the knees! The Port William pub was fantastic - friendly staff, good food and dog friendly with a great view over the cove. All in all - great holiday and would recommend the cottage.

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• Andrew - Verified booking

  This was a fantastic break!

  The Beach Hut is in a idilic location, perfect for those long coastal walks, easy access (20 yards away) to the sea and beach, when the tide is out. The Hut was exceptionally well presented and had everything that we could have wanted. The shower was strong and hot which is essential and all the fitting were of a high standard and quite luxurious. There were also independently operated radiators which gave us total control of the heating. This was not really needed but just putting them on for 30 minutes in the evening made all the difference to taking the chill and damp out of the air. The pub was clearly only 4 minutes walk away and with fore-planning eating out there was no problem and quite good pub grub, with marvellous views. What better way to watch the sun go down after a long day walking or in the sea? A brilliant place, property and value!

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• Melanie - Verified booking

  Beautiful cottage in the most beautiful place.

  So welcoming and the attention to detail is a real wow!! This was our second visit to Beach Hut and the cream tea provided on arrival is such a lovely touch. I would just like to add, that when we visited last year bedding was not provided - and on the back of COVID that was understandable. However we are in different times now and with the world back to normal. We got this cottage at a discount and booked 2 weeks prior to arrival- and there were 3 weeks available in August at the time of booking. It’s a shame that such a high quality and beautiful cottage should not be getting the bookings it deserves as the standard is so high. Provide the bedding and this place sells out at top dollar. Owners are selling themselves short. I have not marked it down at all due to this as it is truly wonderful x

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• Sarah - Verified booking

  I would expect toilet rolls and bin liners to be provided as indeed they have been in other holiday cottages stayed in.

  Two toilet rolls were not enough for two people and neither was three green bin liners. We’re very covid aware as are the owners and didn’t really want to be driving to the shops to stock up on these items. Otherwise it was a very comfortable and lovely place to stay. Super clean and easy to keep clean. On a personal note I won’t be staying in a Sykes cottage again until bedlinen/towels etc are provided. I found it too much taking it all. I needed a place that week to fully relax and not turn up after a long drive to make the bed then return with all the sheet washing etc. I know it’s a small thing but I wanted to mention it. Perhaps this could also be mentioned before booking. Thank you for a lovely week.

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