Guests say
Guests consistently praise Fistral Retreat for its stunning views, excellent location, and stylish, comfortable interiors. The apartment's proximity to Fistral Beach and local amenities, along with its well-decorated and open space, contribute to a memorable stay. The inclusion of convenient facilities like a washer/dryer, secure parking, and surf storage adds to the ease of the holiday experience.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
The location is highly praised for being close to Fistral Beach, within walking distance to Newquay town, and convenient for coastal walks, making it an excellent spot for holidaymakers.
Guests find the apartment comfortable, mentioning super comfortable beds and good airflow through the apartment. The only suggestion for improvement was a larger sofa.
The apartment is well-equipped with a washer/dryer, two bathrooms, and secure parking. The surf cage and showers for beachgoers are particularly appreciated. The facilities contribute significantly to the convenience and enjoyment of the stay.
While guests are pleased with the host's responsiveness and the apartment's amenities, there is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
Overlooking the stunning coastline of Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall, is Fistral Retreat, a contemporary second-floor apartment. Enjoying far-reaching views from the private balcony, and a prime location near a host of amenities and attractions, the apartment welcomes four guests, providing an underground secure parking space, an open-plan living area, and flexible sleeping arrangements. Park up before climbing the stairs or taking the lift to the second floor, arriving at the light-flooded living space, dotted with state-of-the-art facilities and plush furnishings, where you can rustle up delicious meals, gather around the breakfast bar, delve into one of many books on offer, and take in the breath-taking turquoise waters ahead. The property also features a cloakroom for your convenience. Venture outside for some fresh sea air, where you can dine, toast to your getaway, and plan your impending itinerary. As sleep calls, refresh in the main bathroom, featuring sleek fixtures and both a bath and shower, before discovering the super king-size bedroom with TV and en-suite, or the twin bedroom, offering a zip/link feature and a TV. Come morning, prepare a fresh coffee before heading into Newquay for a bite to eat at the Great Western Surf Café, or The Harbour Fish and Grill Restaurant, both adorning views of the coast, before selecting between a host of attractions; choose from a visit to Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay, a tour around Newquay Museum, a stroll along Fistral Beach, the chance to explore Newquay Zoo, an afternoon of pretty blooms at Newquay Orchard, or the opportunity to take to the water at either the Boating Lake or The Gannel Estuary. Perranporth is a short journey away, also home to golden sandy beaches, where you can climb the Shag Rock Steps for a picturesque vantage point or enjoy a round of golf at Perranporth Golf Club, before travelling further to Padstow, for a tour of the museum and a visit to the National Lobster Hatchery, where you can also adopt and track a lobster. Enjoy a true seascape at Fistral Retreat.
The National Surf Centre, three major beaches, eleven beaches totalling more than seven miles of golden sand, and an inexhaustible supply of rolling surf make Newquay the centre of the UK's surf culture and a haven for beachgoers and water sports enthusiasts. The town also guarantees a memorable vacation with its zoo, sea life centre, and diverse assortment of restaurants and pubs. A gorgeous coastline with towering cliffs, secret coves, and additional beaches is traversed in both directions by the South West Coast Path, a popular route for enthusiastic walkers. In addition, Truro, with its museums, church, restaurants, and cobblestone streets, as well as the Eden Project, can be accessed in a short drive. Padstow, a charming fishing community and harbour, is only 14 miles away. A short train ride will take you to picturesque St. Ives and the Tate St. Ives gallery.
Accommodation
Second-floor apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x super king-size with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, double basin, and WC, 1 x twin with TV (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Cloakroom with basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with balcony.
Utility
Central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, coffee machine.
3 x TV, WiFi, selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available.
Underground secure parking for 1 car.
Balcony with furniture.
Shared roof terrace.
Surf cage and shower in the garage.
Board games.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.1 miles.
Note: The apartment can be accessed via stairs or a lift.
Note: There are steps up to the bedrooms
Nearby points of interest
- Fistral Beach
- Watergate Bay
- Carnewas at Bedruthan - National Trust
- Trevaunance Cove
- Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay
- Newquay Zoo
- Copper Trail
- St. Columb hurling
- Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre
- Royal Cornwall Museum
Reviews (6)
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Gill
Very luxurious and everything you need. Parking is a huge bonus. If you're a walker it's great, you can walk into Newquay. However if you have any type of mobility restriction, you will need to drive everywhere.
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Nathan
A great hub to explore the surrounding coastline. The flat itself is so open and well decorated, views from the second floor balcony are incredible. We loved the fresh decor, it really added to the experience. Facilities were all there, nothing we couldnât find. The underground parking leaves you feeling safe, as on-street parking In Newquay can be competitive! The underground showers and surf cage make surfing and keeping the flat clean super easy, amazing idea! Beds were comfy, 3 toilets/ 2 bathrooms makes life easy. Louise was a great host, and responded quickly to any issues we had. The only improvement I would suggest is a bigger sofa in the lounge to snuggle up on as we ended up watching tv in bed instead. But the blue leather ones looks good and itâs easy clean for rental so understandable. Absolute Gem, loved this holiday.
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Becky
It looks exactly as per the photos online. Everything you need for a week away is available - just add shopping. Washer/dryer a must for getting beach towels ready for the next day, so glad it was there. Showers were good and having 2 bathrooms and a separate toilet is a great thing for a family trip. My son said his bed was super comfortable. There are no fans but the windows get exceptional airflow through the entire apartment, as it is the end of the building you can open windows on 3 sides if it is warm. Easy walking distance to fistral beach. The parking space took a little practice but I parked my Dad's 5 series BMW in it ok. We hope to come back another year as we had a wonderful week and were lucky with the weather too.