Dog Friendly Apartments in Porthleven

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Carole - Verified booking

  It's a pleasant light-filled property with lots of space inside for two visitors (and a dog).

  The view towards Godrevy is lovely but the road right outside the apartment is busy and noisy which spoils the tranquility of the scene. The garden is enclosed but one side of the lawn has a drop down to the paved area underneath the balcony, this is not obvious from the way it has been photographed. At one point the drop is nearly 5 feet high. My friend was keen to stay at the property because it has a garden which her dog could play in (given the summertime 'no dogs' restrictions on local beaches in St Ives and Carbis Bay). However, because of the drop it wasn't safe to let him run around. It rained while we were staying and, as the large balcony and steps up to it are made of decking boards, it became very slippery especially as there were a lot of dead leaves on the balcony. The wooden steps are very steep, like the ones on a ferry. The alternative access to the balcony is via picturesque but uneven stone steps up through shrubs on to the balcony. The stone steps could well prove difficult for anyone with mobility problems. When we arrived we initially didn't realise all of the appliances in the kitchen area had been turned off including the boiler and the fridge freezer. The instructions in the manual need to be clearer as to what should be left on or switched off. As has been noted by other visitors, the duvets supplied in the property are too hot for summer time and the bed in the main bedroom is made uncomfortable due to a hole or large dip in the mattress. For security reasons, it would be reassuring to have a bolt or lock on the wooden door giving access to the property's outside space from the road.

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• Testimonial - Verified booking

  "Our experience at Beachcomber and booking through Carbis Bay holidays was exceptional.

  This is the first time for many years that we spent our vacation in the UK and the first time we have visited Cornwall and we were not disappointed. The weather was also very good which was an added bonus. The service from Carbis Bay Holidays was hassle free from start to finish. All information that we could possibly need was provided before and during our stay. When a problem occurred during the bank holiday we got an immediate response and everything was taken care of with a smile and without any fuss. Beachcomber is ideally located to travel around the popular towns and is perfectly situated for a walk to the beech or to get the train. With regards the Beechcomber property, this is a credit to the owners - Perfect in every way. The view from the property and surrounding area is breathtaking. Every little detail was thought of, from the lovely gifts on arrival, a very nice touch, to the furnishing inside and outside of the property. The whirlpool bath and Nespresso coffee machine provide a little touch of luxury. We have travelled all over the world and Beachcomber would be listed as one of our favourite places." J. & G. Dalziel

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• Lucy - Verified booking

  A Master Class in how to present a holiday cottage!

  We had a fantastic week. By far the best Sykes cottage we have stayed in. Comfortable, clean, well stocked, modern yet classic. The cottage is even nicer than the photos show. The beds are so comfortable, really important but sometimes overlooked but not in this case. The bathrooms were beautiful, great to have two. The Wood Burner was a lovely addition, which we used near the beginning of the week when it was a little colder. We loved the snug room, which we used as a dressing room and which was also used as a study room for one of our daughters who was studying for exams. The cottage was well stocked in every way, from canned food etc in the kitchen, crockery and kitchenware, to toiletries, to soft furnishings. Nothing was overlooked. We only briefly managed to use the garden but in the warmer weather would love to sit out there with a glass of wine and a book. The Easter Egg Hunt was very thoughtful and appreciated by our daughters. We would love to come back please! Thank you for a fabulous week in your truly fabulous cottage! Best wishes from The Alldis Family and Bella the dog xx

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• Carl - Verified booking

  The property itself was lovely, clean with plenty of space for 4 people and a dog.

  The garden is nice and private but the gate doesn’t lock and during our stay we had another holiday maker come into the garden and knock on the door thinking we were something to do with the letting agency. As she left, she didn’t close the gate and our dog nearly got out onto the main road. When we arrived, we followed the instructions which takes you to the rear of the property where there is no parking and a walk down to the property through a steep alley which runs alongside. We ended up parking in front of the property, but there’s limited spaces and its a nightmare to find parking again if you go out for the day. For anyone who is looking to book this property, once you find the your way to the door (which is located through a gate on the left of the building, then through another gate) the property itself is really nice, comfortable, well equipped with underfloor heating and plenty of places to sit with beautiful views. My only negative would be the instructions to locate the letting, the gate not being lockable and parking.

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• Ian - Verified booking

  A beautiful apartment just over a mile from St.

  Ives. It was very clean and modern. High spec appliances and tasteful pictures and ornaments in all rooms. We would have preferred a lower tog quilt than that provided as it was very hot at night. The train station is about a 10 minute walk, and down quite a steep road. Costs £1.00 each way. Beautiful scenery on the journey into St. Ives. There is also a bus stop a few yards from the apartment if you don't fancy the walk down hill. We tended to catch the train there, and bus back. Bus cost £1.60 each way. Would definitely not recommend driving as parking is a nightmare. It would be beneficial for the apartment to have a dedicated parking space as we struggled to find anywhere close by. We only managed to park outside the apartment twice during our stay. The Cornish Arms pub is about 10 minutes walk going towards St. Ives. Lovely inside and excellent food. There is a fish and chip shop called Becks about 10 minutes walk in the opposite direction. Really good and not too expensive.

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