Guests say
Gylly Beach View - TOR is a well-regarded holiday apartment in Falmouth, praised for its superb location with stunning sea views, proximity to the beach, local amenities, and attractions. The spacious and well-equipped property offers a balcony and modern conveniences, making it a favourite for repeat visitors. While some maintenance issues and cleanliness concerns are noted, the overall experience is highly valued by guests.
The apartment generally maintains good cleanliness, with several guests finding it very clean. However, there are isolated reports of it not being as clean as before, including a specific mention of a dirty towel in a cupboard, which suggests room for improvement.
The location is consistently praised for its proximity to the beach, local cafes, and shops, as well as its beautiful views. It is considered an amazing spot, contributing to the property's high appeal.
Comfort receives mixed reviews. While the apartment is spacious and offers beach gear and a lovely balcony, there are complaints about uncomfortable sofas, high fridge placement, and a preference for firmer mattresses.
Facilities are generally well-received, with the apartment described as well-equipped and luxuriously furnished. However, some guests mention minor issues like chipped crockery and a sporadic TV signal, indicating minor maintenance needs.
Thoughtfulness is shown through welcome gifts such as flowers and baked goods, which are appreciated by guests. However, as not all reviews mention gifts and there is no consistent reference to their quality or guarantee, a score cannot be accurately provided.
About this property
Penthouse overlooking sub-tropical gardens and Falmouth Bay, Falmouth is within walking distance, with its famous Oyster Festival and Tall Ships Race.. Lift access to entrance.
Third Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, French Doors Leading To Balcony
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Living room 2: Freeview TV
Separate Toilet.
Fourth Floor:
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas underfloor heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Fabulous, uninterrupted views across the expanse of Falmouth Bay from the open-plan living room and balcony of this contemporary third and fourth floor holiday penthouse will always provide something of interest to catch the eye. Overlooking sub-tropical Queen Mary Gardens to Gyllyngvase Beach with its renowned café/restaurant, Gylly Beach View is superbly located and perfect for walking the coastal footpath, taking kayaking, canoeing or windsurfing lessons, or accessing the town of Falmouth on foot with its busy marinas and harbour. The town has a cinema, bowling, art galleries, shops, restaurants, bars and cafés, including Rick Stein’s famous fish and chip restaurant in Events Square. The National Maritime Museum hosts over a full calendar of events including Falmouth Week with entertainment and the famous Oyster Festival; Falmouth has also been the host town to the Tall Ships Race and numerous international sailing events. Take a small ferry to St Mawes, Flushing or a trip down the scenic Helford River and creeks or enjoy the popular sea safari to watch dolphins, basking sharks and seals. Relax on one of the beautiful sandy beaches in the area, including Gyllingvase Beach. Take a walk around the coastal path just outside the apartments to nearby Swanpool Beach and nature reserve; the small cove offers watersports, a beach café and a lake where visitors can feed the swans and ducks. Falmouth golf course is just a few minutes’ drive. Unwind and relax in the spa, take a swim or use the gym as a day member, at St Michael’s Hotel, just a short walk from the apartment. The area is popular for sailing, diving, fishing and walking and the apartment also has a shared heated outdoor shower. There are numerous sub-tropical gardens to explore including nearby Trebah, Durgan and Trelissick. The area is perfect for exploring South and West Cornwall or simply relaxing on the balcony and enjoying the sea views. Shop and pub ¼ mile, restaurant 500 yards.
Free WiFi
Stairs or lift to third floor.
Nearby points of interest
- Kynance Cove
Reviews (10)
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Laura Cannon
Great apartment. Such a good location. Overlooks the beach and gardens. 2 min walk takes you to the sea and to the local Co-op, which is open till 11pm and well stocked. If you didn’t have a car and were fit enough to walk up the steep hills to town (20 mins), you wouldn’t need to go anywhere else while on holiday. Apartment is spacious and well equipped. Beach gear and chairs available, though we had brought our own. There’s a lovely balcony to see the sea without leaving home. The nearby cafe/ bar / restaurant is great. Also two coffee vans for excellent coffees and milkshakes.Lovely local cinema, history tours with Falmouth uncovered, and great independent shops to browse. We also went to alternative beaches with better waves for body boarding. Lots to choose from if you have a car though station was close by and could have done that.
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Donna Bambridge
We really love this holiday apartment and have been here several times. The location is amazing right by a garden and gyllynvase beach. The apartment itself we have lots of memories over the years and it’s changed quite a bit following lockdown. Our older children are grown now so we will be looking for somewhere smaller to go. I’ve never really liked the sofa here it’s incredibly uncomfortable and the table and chairs are not to our taste. The kitchen can be difficult to use as the fridge is immensely high, the freezer is more accessible. The TV signal only works occasionally.The apartment isn’t as clean as it used to be- perhaps there are different cleaners. The cupboard for instance had a dirty towel just tossed in there. The welcome gift of flowers was much appreciated even though it was the cheapest chrysanthemums going! We also had a cake and cookie but no welcoming drink, what a shame. The apartment must take a lot of upkeep as there’s always something that needs doing. The balcony was still rather dirty- just have it brushed off. The coop nearby is really handy. It was very busy this time and the noise level was prohibitive.
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David Lindsay
Very good apartment with a fantastic view.We had very good weather so spent a lot of time on the balcony. No big deal but some crockery had chips.