Coast

ID: S371184

  • Bedrooms 2
  • ・ Sleeps 4
  • ・ Pets No

Guests say

Guests have enjoyed the Coast apartment's perfect location with stunning views and proximity to the beach and town. The property offers great facilities, including spa passes, and is often described as comfortable and well-equipped. While some guests have raised concerns about cleanliness and maintenance, others have praised the property's cleanliness and the warm welcome provided.

Cleanliness scores are mixed, with several guests finding the property unclean upon arrival, mentioning dirty floors, bins, and cobwebs. However, others have complimented the cleanliness, indicating inconsistency in the cleaning service.

The location is highly praised for its stunning views, proximity to the beach, and easy access to town. It is consistently mentioned as a highlight of the guests' stay.

Comfort receives varied feedback. Some guests found the furniture stylish but uncomfortable, and beds needing improvement, while others found the apartment comfortable and well-appointed.

Facilities are generally well-regarded, with mentions of well-equipped kitchens and entertainment options. However, some guests noted issues with maintenance, such as noisy dishwashers and missing batteries in remotes.

There is insufficient information to score thoughtfulness accurately. While some guests mentioned the apartment being decorated for Christmas, there is no consistent mention of gifts or special touches that would allow for a fair assessment.

About this property

Set overlooking Porthminster Beach, at Peninsula Apartments, in St Ives, this two-bedroom, ground floor, beach front property, enjoys unrivalled panoramic sea views from most rooms and seaward facing terrace, the town centre shops, St Ives scenic railway, quaint harbour and beaches are all a few sandy steps away.

Sleeping four, plus an infant, it’s an idyllic base for a family beach holiday or romantic escape.

A spacious hallway with solid walnut flooring and intercom entry phone welcomes you to your home from home.

The aptly named Coast has a spacious open plan living area which maximises its idyllic cliffside setting, through large floor to ceiling windows and double sliding doors, which lead out to a seaward facing terrace, so whether you’re cooking, dining or relaxing you can do it with views of the ocean, inside light interiors, flooded in natural light and adorning local art work mirroring the outside beauty, provide a welcoming holiday vibe throughout, three and two seater sofas offer plentiful seating, cosy up and enjoy the entertainment package on the television ,including Freeview, or music on the Sony sound system, alternatively open the sliding doors, breathe in the fresh sea air or step outside to enjoy your large private decked area with stunning harbour, sea and beach views.

The kitchen and dining area are within the open plan living space, a black granite dining table with six matching white leather chairs are perfectly situated to enjoy the sea views through the living room windows, alternatively the terrace offers an alfresco option overlooking the beach, the contemporary kitchen, with soft close units, black granite worktops and splash backs, is well-appointed with everything you need for a week’s stay, a utility cupboard in the hallway houses a washer/dryer.

Choose from two comfortable bedrooms, the master en-suite room with double ended bath and shower-over, has a king sized bed perfectly positioned to view St Ives Bay from the comfort of your bed, through floor to ceiling double doors, leading to a private seaward facing decking area, enjoy breakfast in the sun watching the ocean, the second twin room is conveniently located next to the family bathroom at the rear, each room is well presented with sumptuously dressed beds in Egyptian cotton and offer ample storage space.

The family bathroom offers a wonderful space to escape, located next to bedroom two, sink into the double ended bath with shower over, and enjoy a well-earned relaxing soak after a busy day exploring.

Your private seaward facing terrace, accessed from the lounge and master bedroom, has uninterrupted views of one of Cornwall’s most beautiful bays, a wonderful place to relax into Cornwall’s slower pace of life, a large contemporary table, matching bench and armchairs are perfectly positioned to take in this wonderful vista, from St Ives harbour to Godrevy lighthouse and Porthminster beach below.

A plethora of café s and restaurants makes dining out a pleasure in St Ives, there is even a Michelin Plate venue, Porthminster Beach Café, set idyllically on the beach below, this along with many others around the town has foodies licking their lips with delicious dishes featuring local produce from the farm to the fork, St Ives pretty arc shaped harbour leads off to cobbled streets, dotted with boutiques and galleries showcasing local art, the Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, is one of the towns largest galleries, filled with work from famous artists inspired by St Ives unique beauty.

For some coastal beauty, filled with wild flora and fauna, migrating and native birds, and wonderful sea life, venture out across the nearby South West Coast Path, it heads towards Zenor or Hayle, like the scenic railway, which runs alongside the beaches with sea views all the way, on your journey you’ll come across a secluded bay with azure waters lapping golden shores, you’ve reached Carbis Bay.

The excitement of walking above a tropical rain forest at the Eden Project, near St Austell, discovering the place where King Arthur was conceived, with the help of Merlin, according to the legend of King Arthur, Tintagel Castle, or seeing a show at the open air theatre, cut out of a Cornish cliff Edge, The Minack near Land’s End, should provide you and your families memories which live forever, If you love the television or films, search for the locations, hidden coves and traditional historic harbours uses in Poldark, Doc Martin or Fisherman’s Friends, Cornwall’s history, myths and legends, along with its natural beauty and wildlife, has inspired so many visitors and now it’s your turn to discover why.

Living up to its name, if you imagined a holiday on the Cornish coast you probably would still not quite achieve all this holiday home has to offer.

St Ives is one of Cornwall's most charming port towns. Small streets and tightly packed cottages are nestled around the quayside; the town offers the Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth museum, fantastic beaches, excellent shops, pubs, restaurants, and much more. It's easy to see why this is the county's finest tourist resort, with its semi-Bohemian lifestyle, rich wildlife, top-notch surfing, sparkling coastlines and romantic ambiance!

Accommodation

Ground-floor apartment.

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with 32" Smart TV and en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x twin with TV with Freeview and DVD player.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area

Gas central heating.

Electric oven, 4 ring ceramic hob, extractor hood, microwave, fridge, freezer, coffee machine, washer/dryer, dishwasher.

TV with Freeview, 32" Smart TV, TV with Freeview and built-in DVD player, 2 x iPod docking radio, Sony music system with built-in iPod dock, DAB radio and CD player, Nintendo Wii with a selection of games, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Cot and highchair provided, we request that guests provide their own cot bedding.

Allocated parking space for 1 car in underground car park.

Seaward facing decked terrace with furniture.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 0.3 miles, beach and pub 0.1 miles.

Note: The decking area may become slippery when wet, please take care.

Note: Check-in at 4.00pm, check-out by 10.00am.

Note: Complimentary spa passes are provided for 4 guests at HarSPA at the Harbour Hotel, the passes include 20% discount off spa treatments, food and beverages (excluding offers) Access is valid until 14th June 2025, Membership is reviewed annually by the owner for the following year; please call the spa on arrival to the property to arrange your entry

Reviews (46)

  • Nigel

    Thank You

  • Sally

    Great location and Spa passes are a bonus.

  • Peter

    the settee was dirty and a bit smelly. The footstool just collapsed when you put your feet on it .The whole lounge furniture urgently needs replacing Also the appartment as a whole is a bit dark like being in a dungeon and a lot of noise from upstairs. Sorry!

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