Guests say
Belyars Penthouse in St Ives is highly praised for its stunning sea views, modern and well-equipped interiors, and spaciousness. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness, though some noted areas for improvement. Its location is ideal for exploring St Ives, despite the steep walk. Comfort is generally well-regarded, with some concerns about bed quality and temperature control. Facilities are comprehensive, with minor maintenance issues reported. Thoughtfulness is evident through complimentary items, enhancing the stay.
Most guests found the apartment clean and well-maintained, though there were occasional mentions of cobwebs, dust, and specific instances of uncleanliness. These seem to be the exception rather than the rule, hence the score reflects a generally high standard with room for improvement.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful views and proximity to St Ives, with the caveat that the steep walk may challenge those with mobility issues. The convenience of the location and the stunning views contribute to a high score.
Guests generally find the apartment comfortable, with good quality bedding and furnishings. Some guests mentioned issues with bed comfort and temperature control, which slightly lowers the score.
The apartment is well-equipped with modern amenities, though there are reports of maintenance issues such as problematic windows, doors, and appliances. The need for better maintenance in certain areas affects the score.
While some guests mentioned complimentary items, there is not enough consistent information about thoughtfulness in terms of gifts or extra touches provided by the host to accurately score this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
Perched above St Ives Bay, at Belyars Croft Apartments, in St Ives, this two-bedroom, luxurious penthouse, enjoys uninterrupted sea views from its living area and balcony, a short walk from the harbour, town centre, beaches and St Ives scenic railway. Welcoming children over eight and sleeping four, it's perfect for a couple’s romantic break or family escape to St Ives. Stunning sea views flow throughout the spacious open-plan living area, via floor to ceiling glass windows and doors, which lead out onto a private seaward facing balcony, so whether you're relaxing, dining, or cooking you can benefit from the wonderful Cornish coastal scene, the vaulted cathedral style ceilings and oak flooring are bathed in natural light from a wall of windows, making the whole space bright and airy and fabulous area to relax, cosy up on the plush five seater corner sofa, in the sitting area, take in the view or the entertainment package on the large Smart television with full Sky package, including cinema and sport. The dining area is within the open plan living space and conveniently next to the kitchen, ideal for socialising with those busy preparing meals and benefiting from its sea views, a glass table and six stylish white chairs are provided or if you prefer step out on the seaward facing balcony and dine alfresco, the contemporary kitchen is well-appointed with white high gloss units, spacious granite worktops and integrated washer/dryer, providing all you desire for your holiday. Choose from two well-appointed bedrooms, both are located at the rear, the master king-size room has a private en-suite with enclosed shower, the second twin room, is conveniently located opposite the family bathroom, each has sumptuously dressed beds in Egyptian cotton, are lit with natural light through windows and offer plenty of storage space. Access to the stunning seaward facing balcony is from the living area French door, the decked balcony benefits from panoramic views across St Ives Bay, take a seat in the sun at the table, with four chairs provided, and soak up the sun and sea views. There is a lockable shed within the grounds which is available for guests to use for storing their beach gear, surfboards or bikes. St Ives town centre with its plethora of restaurants, cafes and unique shops is a short walk away, this traditional Cornish fishing village enjoys a working harbour and picturesque cobbled streets filled with art galleries celebrating the towns wonderful love of art, the largest is the Tate and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, where you'll find a lot of its former, famous, residents work displayed. The scenic railway is a great way to explore the surrounding coastline, it runs along beside the beaches and the views are truly inspiring, this is a great way to reach Carbis Bay, or you may prefer taking the South West Coast Path which follows the rail line, this cliffside walk heads towards Zenor in one direction and the Hayle Estuary and Carbis Bay Beach in the other. The stunning Carbis Bay Beach has been awarded a Blue Flag for its crystal-clear waters, which lap against its golden sands, its lifeguarded at peak times, so an ideal spot to try the water sports offered. If you enjoyed the BBC TV series Poldark you’ll love exploring the filming locations including, tin mines, harbours and hidden coves used in the show across Cornwall, a selfie at the iconic signpost at Lands End or on the rainforest walk way at the Eden Project, near St Austell will be fun to capture, for a little romance book a show at the Minack, this open air theatre, near Land’s End is set on the edge of a Cornish cliff with the Atlantic Ocean as its backdrop, or maybe vising St Michael’s Mount set on its own idyllic island, near Penzance will fill you with a memory that lasts a lifetime. This luxurious penthouse offers the perfect combination of stylish living with breath-taking views for an unforgettable Cornish holiday.
St Ives is one of Cornwall's most beautiful harbour towns, with small streets and tightly packed cottages nestled around the quayside, the Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth museum, magnificent beaches, superb shops, a lively community of artists, great pubs and restaurants, and much more. It's easy to see why this is the county's finest tourist resort, with its semi-Bohemian lifestyle and romantic ambiance. The surrounding area has enough to see and do for visitors, including rich wildlife, fantastic coastal hikes, top-notch surfing, and the Celtic mysteries of the Land's End Peninsula. A fantastic location!
Accommodation
Penthouse apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with Smart TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with Smart TV.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer.
TV with Sky, 2 x Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Seaward facing balcony with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.4 miles, beach 0.5 miles.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Nearby points of interest
- Porthminster Beach Café
- Anima-Mundi (Formerly Millennium)
- Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
- Count House Café
- Geevor Tin Mine
- Jackson Foundation
- Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
- Minack Theatre
- Gwynver Beach
- Porthchapel Beach
Reviews (28)
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Paul
Had to ring 4 times to get this sorted. No one rang me at any point . Feel should have been told pre arrival about the major building works going on next door No second key a faff We have stayed here numerous times and property is nice but this stay was less enjoyable.
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Kristy
Good location and amazing views. Only downside.. it is very warm. It was about 17-18 degrees during the day whilst we were there and it was very warm on a night, the fans made little difference. Take extra fans! Also no idea how to get in the bin store. Would stay again and would recommend. Thank you!
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Gareth
Simple booking process, great price and easy to follow directions. There can't be many places close to the center of St. Ives with dedicated parking and fantastic views that are better than this. We also bumped into the cleaners who were super friendly and helpful.