Guests say
Guests have had a delightful stay at Puffins, praising its well-equipped kitchen, comfortable furnishings, and sea views. The property's location is appreciated for its proximity to local attractions and the town. Thoughtful touches, such as a welcome bag and flowers, have been well received, contributing to the property's homely feel.
The apartment is consistently described as very clean, indicating high standards of cleanliness that guests appreciate.
The property's location is generally praised for its sea views and convenience to the town and local attractions, though the uphill walk may challenge those with mobility issues.
Guests find the apartment comfortable, highlighting the quality of the bed and sitting area. However, some noted it could get warm at night, suggesting room for improvement in temperature control.
While the apartment's facilities are well-regarded, especially the kitchen, there are mentions of maintenance issues such as a stiff tap, a slow-draining basin, and a problematic main door lock.
The presence of welcome gifts and flowers has been noted and appreciated by guests, although it is important to mention that such gestures, while charming, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Nestled in the coastal town of St Ives in Cornwall, is this contemporary, two-bedroom first-floor apartment, Puffins. Boasting a superb location just moments away from Porthminster Beach and offering stunning views from its very own private balcony, Puffins makes for a wonderful dwelling for couples or a family of four who are looking to escape to Cornwall. Park up in the convenient off-road parking space, before unloading your bags and taking in your stunning surrounding of Belyars Croft. Stunning oak flooring will welcome you into the open-plan living area, boasting a well-equipped kitchen, beautifully-appointed with granite worktops and glossy white units, where you can look forward to rustling up flavourful meals for your guests with the help of the high-quality crockery and glassware, electric oven, induction hob, microwave and handy dishwasher, ensuring time isn’t wasted doing chores! Settle down to tuck in to a delicious meal at the dining table for four or take advantage of the warm weather and dine alfresco on the private balcony as you savour the sea views. As the evening grows darker, retreat to the plush sofa where you can kick-back and watch your favourite series on the large flat screen TV. Wash away the day with a refreshing shower or indulgent soak in the bath before wrapping up in a high-quality towel and retiring to one of two well-presented bedrooms, with the choice between a super-king-size with en-suite shower room and a twin, each well-presented with crisp white linen, venetian blinds and curtains, twin bedside tables and lamps and ample storage to unpack your belongings, both with a zip/link ensuring flexible sleeping arrangements for all parties. Awake from a leisurely slumber and serve your guests morning coffee before exploring the beautifully maintained subtropical communal gardens. Head into the town centre, where you will find an excellent selection of pubs and restaurants, all serving tasty meals prepared with fresh and local produce, as well as well-stocked convenience stores for stocking up on ingredients to create culinary delights in the comfort of Puffins. Nearby, you will find The Leach Pottery, where you can tour pottery exhibits, take a class and produce your own souvenir or peruse the gift shop. For the art connoisseurs in your party, be sure to check out the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Gardens as well as the renowned Tate gallery which features both local and international art works. For a memorable day, why not head to the family-friendly beach of Porthminster, where you can build sandcastles with the little ones, paddle the clear waters or simply sit back and catch the suns rays. If you can tear yourself away, the popular town of Penzance is easily accessible, here you will find a picturesque promenade and harbour, the excellent Penlee House Gallery & Museum, the lush park of Penlee with its open-air theatre and the 15-acre Trewidden Gardens, along with a ferry terminal which offers trips over to the stunning Isle of Scilly, certainly one not to be missed! For a memorable day trip, why not head down to the Penwith Heritage Coast, where you will discover the famous Land’s End Attraction which featured in the recent film The Last Bus. However you choose to spend your time in Cornwall, be sure to choose Puffins as your home away from home.
Beautiful beaches, world-class shopping, the Tate Modern and Barbara Hepworth Museum, a bustling arts scene, wonderful bars and restaurants round up St Ives, one of Cornwall's loveliest harbour towns. You can see why it's the county's most popular vacation spot with its semi-Bohemian lifestyle and romantic atmosphere. There is a lot to see and do in the immediate vicinity, including a plethora of animals, beautiful coastal walks, world-class surfing, and the ancient Celtic mysteries of the Land's End Peninsula. A wonderful place to visit!
Accommodation
First-floor apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with balcony
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, iron, ironing board, clothes airer, cafetiere.
TV, DVD player, WiFi and a selection of books and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Permit parking for 1 car available.
Balcony with furniture and communal gardens with lawn.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop, pub and beach 0.5 miles.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Reviews (13)
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Kathryn
The location was perfect for us and great having a parking space! Sykes failed to mention about the building work going on next door when we booked however we did receive an email from carbis bay holidays just before we arrived informing us of this,
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May
Everything you could need for a self.catering stay and very clean. The walk uphill not suitable for anyone less mobile as its in 3 sections and pretty steep! Would stay again but would bring a fan from home as it could get warm through the night in good weather and there wasn't any breeze or air outside.
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Vicki
Very well equipped kitchen. Sadly we didn't have enough towels and both hair dryers were not very powerful. Fantastic view and clean throughout. Should really be two bins in the kitchen for rubbish and recycling really. Some signs flat was tired. Still enjoyed our stay. Many thanks.