Guests say
St Ives View in Porthtowan, Cornwall, is a well-regarded cottage with stunning views and an excellent location close to the beach. Guests have praised its cleanliness, spacious and well-equipped accommodation, and the beautiful sunsets visible from the property. While the comfort of the beds and some maintenance issues have been noted, these have not significantly detracted from the overall positive experiences of guests, who often express a desire to return.
The property is consistently described as spotlessly clean, with several guests specifically mentioning the cleanliness. This indicates a high standard of hygiene and care.
The location is highly praised for its stunning views and proximity to the beach. Guests appreciate the peacefulness and the natural beauty surrounding the property.
While the property is generally well-regarded, there are repeated comments about the softness of the mattresses and the discomfort of some beds, particularly the twin beds. This suggests room for improvement in this area.
The house is praised for being well-equipped, but there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as blocked toilets, a problematic fridge, and insufficient seating on the balcony. These issues suggest that while facilities are good, there is a need for better upkeep.
There is a mention of a welcome pack, which indicates thoughtfulness, but as there are no further references to gifts or special touches, it is not possible to provide a comprehensive score. It should be noted that such amenities are not guaranteed.
About this property
A cool and contemporary beachside residence, its hillside position perched just a stroll down to the soft golden sands of Porthtowan, on Cornwall's Atlantic west coast. St Ives view is the epitome of coastal living and perfect for sharing a memorable seaside holiday with family and friends. A split level detached house, step into this light and airy interior and you will be greeted with unforgettable views of the Atlantic Ocean. The entrance hall leads into a split level kitchen diner, with steps leading up to a crisp and contemporary living space on the upper level, with doors to a balcony.
There are four uncluttered pristine bedrooms on slightly different levels with two bathrooms, one being en-suite to the master bedrooms on the lower ground floor. The sun room runs the width of the lower ground floor and is the perfect spot to curl up and watch the waves as they roll into the beach. Two sun terraces overlook the beach below, no better spot to enjoy alfresco meals or evening barbecues. From the garden, you can tootle down your own pathway giving you direct access to the beach and enjoy an evening stroll on the shoreline. A hot outside shower awaits returning surfers and swimmers after a day catching waves.
The village amenities are all close by where you will find all you need including a small supermarket, deli, surf shop and a handful of good pubs and restaurants. Stroll along the beach at low tide and you will find the quieter beach of Chapel Porth and as the tide ebbs back in, head back via the coastal path and marvel at the magnificent scenery. For a holiday of fun, sea, sand and surf, St Ives View is just the ticket and ideal for sharing with family and friends.
Porthtowan is a small village resting on west Cornwall’s beautiful coastline, renowned for its Blue Flag beach, which at low tide exposes almost a mile and a half of fine, golden sands. A renowned surfing beach, patrolled by lifeguards during the summer season, the beach is also ideal for families with children. Surf hire and tuition is available on the beach and there pubs cafes, a beach shop in the town. A designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, cliff top walks along the South West Coastal path feature some spectacular scenery and lead east to St Agnes or west to Portreath. The city of Truro is 10 miles brimming with fine restaurants, cafes and shops. Whilst the vibrant maritime town of Falmouth is a little over 30 minutes drive and well worth a visit for its Maritime museum and varied selection of galleries and gift shops. There are days out for families and children at Flambards theme park in Helston and the Seal Sanctuary in Gweek. A great base for couples or families alike.
Accommodation
Over 3 levels.
4 bedrooms: 1 x lower ground floor king-size double with en-suite bathroom, bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
1 x lower ground floor king-size double.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Sun room leading from bedrooms.
Mid floor 1 x single and bunk bed.
Cloak room, WC and basin.
Kitchen.
Utility room.
Upper floor 1 x twin (low beds).
Sitting sroom.
Dining area.
Central heating, electric wood burner style fire in sitting room.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, washer/tumble dryer and fridge/freezer.
TV, WiFi, iPod dock.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available on request.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Garden is a mix of lawn and decking with steps and over several levels (children need to be supervised).
Sorry no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 10 mins walk.
Beach 15 min walk.
Note: Sleep up to 8 adults.
Note: Sorry, stag, hen or similar parties will not be accepted
Reviews (27)
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Alan
We loved the welcome pack. The views are stunning and provided us with some beautiful sunsets. Just to note, the beds are soft and wooden framed ( not a great combination) The two beds in the upper bedroom are very small and wouldnât be great for adults. This bedroom would also smell of oil on occasions ( noted in another review) so we decided to stop using it. The drive to the house is on a small road and on some days we struggled to turn around in our camper. The cliff walk down to the beach is a very thin path which is stony underfoot.
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Ian
We have stayed twice and hope to return again. Brilliant position and access to the beach and stunning accommodation and balcony. We loved exploring the area. The cottage was well equipped, especially the kitchen. Our only recommendation would be that it would benefit from a full length mirror. The low hanging branches over the gate to the beach path caused the adults a few head bumps! This was a lovely place to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary this year.
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Kate
Houses is well equipped and comfortable.