Guests say
Bella Vista is a well-situated cottage in Polzeath, Cornwall, with stunning views and a secure garden, ideal for guests with pets. The property offers a well-equipped kitchen and is within walking distance to the beach. Guests have appreciated the thoughtful welcome gifts, though these are not guaranteed. Some concerns were raised about maintenance and cleanliness, but the location and views consistently receive high praise.
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness, including dirt upon arrival, mould, and unwashed utensils. These recurring comments suggest that cleanliness is below average, although not all guests reported problems.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the beach, coastal paths, and local amenities. The sea views and enclosed garden are particularly appreciated, making the location excellent.
The property is generally considered comfortable, with positive remarks about bed linen and the garden view. However, some guests found the property 'tired' and had issues with dampness and heating, suggesting room for improvement.
Facilities are well-regarded in terms of kitchen equipment and the inclusion of a secure garden. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as a leaking shower and outdated TV, indicating that the facilities are good but could benefit from attention.
Guests have mentioned welcome gifts and the provision of ample cutlery and crockery, reflecting a degree of thoughtfulness. However, as gifts are not guaranteed and there were some oversights, the score reflects this variability.
About this property
Bella Vista is a delightful property, consisting of two apartments, set in a quiet residential area of New Polzeath, Cornwall. Providing access to the ground floor and garden, Bella Vista is perfectly situated within walking distance of the sandy beach, whilst benefiting from stunning views out of both the sitting room and kitchen windows. With three well-appointed bedrooms on offer, possible to accommodate six guests, the apartment makes a wonderful base for couples, friends, and families, looking for a sea-side bolthole. On sunny days, wake up to breakfast on the balcony, where you can peacefully plan the day's adventures, overlooking the lawned garden and borders of colourful hydrangeas and other mature shrubs. A well-equipped kitchen is on offer, where you can rustle up lunch and dinner, gathering around the dining table for some quality time. Bella Vista has a bright and airy double bedroom with a basin, a twin bedroom, and a bunk room, with an additional hideaway bed that can be made up on request, offering full flexibility, whilst there is both a bathroom and cloakroom for convenience. New Polzeath is a charming and unspoilt area, and only a stroll along the coastal path to all the usual village amenities and beach; there are plenty of water-based activities to enjoy from surfing to coasteering, and you can find equipment hire and tuition, not to mention surf fashion and hardware from the many beach shops. The nearby golf club at The Point is a drive away and offers an indoor swimming pool, gym, and tennis courts too, or travel further to the St Enodoc golf course, which has two courses and is ideal for golfing all year round! Escape to the Cornish coast at Bella Vista.
The seaside village of Polzeath boasts a sandy beach, which is bordered by rock pools and is acclaimed to be one of the best surfing beaches in the country. Polzeath itself has a number of small shops, cafes and restaurants, and the South West Coast Path, a 630-mile route, runs through the village. Just over seven miles away is the popular market town of Wadebridge, which is set alongside the River Camel and offers an array of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as North Cornwall's only family-owned cinema. There’s wonderful countryside in the area, with the renowned Camel Trail passing through the town, and the nearby town of Padstow, with its harbour, pastel-washed medieval houses and celebrated restaurants is well worth exploring. Within driving distance is the UK surfing capital of Newquay, with over 11 miles of golden sandy beaches. Polzeath is an excellent base for exploring this part of Cornwall.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with basin, 1 x twin, 1 x bunk (additional hideaway bed on request).
Shower room with large walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Porch
Electric central heating.
Integrated electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster.
TV, DVD player, Freeview and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels (not beach) included in rent.
Off-road parking.
Balcony terrace with sea views and furniture, plus enclosed lawn.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.4 miles, beach 0.8 miles.
Note: Check-in 4pm, check-out 10am
Reviews (17)
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David
Instructions for use of the cooker are missing and what to put in bins and where to locate on collection day are vague. We did use the washer and feel it needs attention as clothes were taking hours despite using short cycle and they came out very wet and we could not find any clothes pegs. At this time of year the cleaners need to take particular care in removing cobwebs as there were many on arrival. Parking was OK but part of bay 1A occupied by a boat on arrival and later a small car.
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Katie
Well equipped with everything you would need for your stay. However, the accommodationâs cleanliness could be significantly improved e.g. lots of cobwebs, critters, dirty shower tray, kitchen utensils unwashed, and some mould throughout the property. If this was rectified, the property would receive 5 stars all round.
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Yvonne
Everything was provided, enough cutlery and crockery so that the dishwasher could be used. Lovely bedlinen and towels. The view from the garden was absolutely amazing and you could walk to the beach from the road outside. Our only gripe would be that the shower floor does overflow a little but I'm not sure what could be done about that. All in all a fab stay.