Guests say
Arghanti in St. Ives offers a lovely open plan living area and comfortable beds, situated in a fantastic central location. Despite some maintenance issues, guests have enjoyed their stay due to the property's proximity to local amenities and the charm of St. Ives itself.
Guests have reported mould in the shower room and on the stairs, as well as dirty internal windows, indicating a need for better cleanliness standards.
The property is centrally located in St. Ives, which is highly appreciated, although noise from nearby nightlife and seagulls has been a concern for some guests.
The beds are noted to be very comfortable, but issues with uncomfortable settees and gaps in window shutters have affected the overall comfort for some guests.
Several guests have mentioned non-working extractor fans, broken taps, and full bins, suggesting that the property's facilities require attention and maintenance.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the property owners, so this category cannot be scored.
About this property
This well-presented, luxury apartment lies in the heart of St Ives, just a short walk from shops, restaurants and the harbour and completed to a high standard with quality fixtures and fittings. Arghanti means Bank in Cornish and this inviting abode is the perfect escape for a family looking to escape to one of Cornwall’s prettiest towns. From the street there are a few steps to enter the communal hallway with another staircase leading to the entrance of the apartment, boasting high ceilings keeping with the traditional feel for the building. Head inside and discover the bedrooms, with the master offering a king-size with en-suite shower room whilst there is also a sumptuous twin, serviced by a wonderful bathroom with sunken bath and an integrated TV into the wall! Up another set of stairs leads to the spacious, open-plan living space, where you can look forward to impressing your loved ones with delicious meals, prepared in the amply-equipped kitchen, featuring a handy dishwasher, and ready to enjoy at the dining table. After a tasty meal, snuggle up on the chesterfield sofas and choose a film from the Smart TV. When you’re ready to explore, St Ives is a fantastic holiday destination with a host of tasty eateries within a gentle stroll, perfect for when you fancy a night away from the kitchen. Pack-up your seaside essentials and head to the glorious sands of Porthminster beach, where you can bathe, paddle the shores or test your balancing skills at paddleboarding, with help from the St Ives Surf School. On your return, head up to the renowned Porthminster Café and sample freshly caught seafood whilst appreciating those sea views. Elsewhere in the town, explore the picturesque harbour, learn about local history at the Saint Ives Museum and the Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton Museum, whilst art lovers can browse a plethora of art galleries, including Tate St Ives, The Leach Pottery and Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden. Further afield, the delights of Penzance await, plus the South West Coastal Path can’t be missed for those keen walkers. There’s plenty to fill your holiday itinerary whilst staying at Arghanti.
St. Ives, one of Cornwall's most charming harbour towns, is home to the Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth Museum, as well as wonderful beaches, outstanding shops, a vibrant community of artists, fantastic pubs and restaurants, and more. It is simple to understand why this is the county's top holiday destination with its semi-bohemian lifestyle and romantic atmosphere. There is a lot to see and do in the neighbourhood, including easy access to the Celtic secrets of the Land's End Peninsula, fantastic coastal hikes, world-class surfing, and an abundance of wildlife. A wonderful location!
Accommodation
Duplex apartment, over first and second floors.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, basin, TV, heated towel rail and WC.
Second-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area
Gas central heating.
oven and electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.
Smart TV with DVD player, iPod Dock and DAB Radio, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car on shared driveway, short walk away from property.
One well-behaved small dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.3 miles.
Note: Check-in from 16:00 and check-out by 10:00
Nearby points of interest
- Anima-Mundi (Formerly Millennium)
- Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
- Porthminster Beach Café
- Count House Café
- Geevor Tin Mine
- Jackson Foundation
- Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
- Minack Theatre
- Gwynver Beach
- Porthchapel Beach
Reviews (5)
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Sarah
Lovely shutters on Windows but a 2 inch gap in the master bedroom and bathroom ones so had to get the blankets from the other beds to cover them as they are facing the main street! Hot tap in master bathroom would not turn on then when it did it took a while to turn off so used other sink in bathroom, Bins are supposed to be emptied Saturday afternoons when we came to put rubbish in it on Wednesday it was full to the brim. We prefer to stay In apartments and cottages so we can relax after a day out but them settee's are so uncomfortable. Bed was comfy though. We won't be staying the the centre again
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Rachel
Overall this didn't ruin our experience of St Ives, it is situated in a fantastic location and we had the best holiday.
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Mark
Lovely open plan living area, beds very comfortable Just a shame shutters in master bedroom and shower room are a little small and donât close - found spare towels and had to improvise Extractor fans in both bathrooms and kitchen not working - this probably contributed to the amount of mould on walls and ceiling of shower room and mould starting on stairs walls Bin in garage a little confusing - use the code given in the master key safe box on wall as entering - the key in there is for the lock on garage We knew where the property was and expected noise at night - was not expecting how bad Friday and Saturday night would be