Clearwater is a well-regarded holiday rental in St Ives, Cornwall, praised for its excellent location, comfort, and cleanliness. Guests appreciate the proximity to beaches and town, the secure parking, and the well-equipped facilities. While some minor maintenance issues and cleanliness oversights are mentioned, the overall sentiment is positive, with many guests planning to return.
Most guests found Clearwater to be clean and comfortable, with several positive remarks about its spotlessness. However, a few reviews noted issues with mould, dust, and unclean outdoor furniture, which slightly impacted the overall impression of cleanliness.
The location of Clearwater is highly praised for being close to beaches, shops, and offering off-road parking. Its proximity to local attractions and the town centre makes it an ideal spot for visitors, contributing to its high rating.
Guests generally found the property comfortable, with special mentions of comfy beds and quality bedding. Some guests noted minor issues with hard pillows and temperamental heating, but these did not significantly detract from the overall comfort.
The facilities at Clearwater are well-received, with the property being described as well-equipped and maintained. However, there were comments about maintenance issues such as heating problems and the need for minor repairs, which suggests room for improvement.
While some guests mentioned receiving a welcome pack and complimentary items, there are not enough references to consistently assess the level of thoughtfulness across all reviews. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
Conveniently located in the centre of St Ives, at Gallinas Point, this two-bedroom, ground floor apartment, Clearwater, benefits from a private enclosed terrace, a short stroll from the harbour, St Ives scenic railway and the stunning Porthminster Beach. Sleeping four plus an infant, and welcoming dogs, it’s the ideal base for a romantic escape or a holiday for all the family, including four-legged members. Whether cooking, dining or relaxing, the clever open-plan design of the living area allows you to easily socialise with all your guests, the whole space is bathed in natural light, through sliding patio doors, which leads out to a private enclosed terrace, a calming feeling flows throughout with a neutral palette and artwork of the local area, relax in the leather chair or two-seater sofa, set the mood lighting and enjoy the entertainment on the large Smart television, including Freeview. The open-plan kitchen and dining area is within the living area, a solid oak and glass table has seating for four, perfect for entertaining and socialising with the designated chef, the contemporary kitchen is well-appointed with high gloss units and beautiful walnut work tops, it offers everything you need for your stay, a separate utility room off the hallway houses a washer/dryer. Choose from two well-presented bedrooms, the master king-size room with a private en-suite and enclosed shower or the twin room, conveniently located next to the family bathroom, both rooms are beautiful with crisp cotton bed linen and offer plenty of storage space. A family bathroom with a bath and shower over, is adjacent to the bedrooms, enjoy a long relaxing soak after a busy day on the beach. A forward-facing enclosed decked terrace, accessed via the living area, is a superb spot to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner and Cornwall’s healthy outdoor lifestyle, it’s a great spot for the dog too, a table and chairs seating up to four people are provided, so sit back and relax to a slower pace of life. Dining out in St Ives is a pleasure with a variety of restaurants and a working harbour ensuring a fresh supply of sea food daily, the nearest beach Porthminster is a stunning stretch of golden sand and offers sea view dining in a restaurant or beach café, St Ives is surrounded by sandy beaches and it’s pretty cobbled streets are filled with unique independent shops and art galleries full of local art, the town has inspired many famous artists some of their work can be enjoyed at the Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden. Many families enjoy walks with their dogs and the South West Coast Path, accessed nearby, heads towards the year-round dog friendly Porthkidney Beach, some beaches have dog restrictions as they have been awarded Blue Flag status due their crystal-clear waters, these are fabulous for swimming and surfing, including Carbis Bay Beach, which is reached either by walking or on the breath-taking scenic railway. For an unforgettable day out head to the Eden Project for a walk above the rainforest canopy, or discover the beauty of Cornwall’s lost garden at Heligan, both are near St Austell, discovering the filming locations of the TV series Doc Martin or Poldark can be fun with hidden caves, quaint harbours and historical tin mines to find, or for a little romance catch a show with the Atlantic ocean as your backdrop and the stage set on the edge of a Cornish cliff, at the Minack, near Land’s End or watching the majestic sight of the sun setting over St Michael’s mount, a castle on its own island near Penzance. This aptly named holiday apartment offers a calming effect, just like the crystal-clear waters of the Cornish coast enjoyed just a few steps away from its door. For an idyllic stay in Cornwall, look no further than Clearwater.
In addition to the Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth Museum, St Ives is known for its small streets, tightly packed cottages nestled around the quayside, fantastic beaches, excellent shopping and a lively community of artists, as well as fine pubs and restaurants. Because of its romantic ambiance and semi-Bohemian vibe, this is the county's top vacation destination. 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!
Ground-floor apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with LCD TV with Freeview, DVD player, Bluetooth speaker and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with LCD TV with Freeview, DVD player and Bluetooth speaker.
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, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer washer/dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine.
Smart TV with Freeview, TV with DVD, DVD player with selection of DVDs, Bluetooth speaker, Nintendo Wii with selection of games, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair provided.
Off-road barrier parking for 1 car.
South-facing enclosed decked terrace with furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.4 miles, beach 0.3 miles.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.
Note: Please bring your own bedding for use of the cot
Jude
We did notice a little black mould around the bedroom window & on the wall near the floor, but its end of season, so no biggie. Everything is there for your comfort, thank you very much to the owners & to Carolyn & her team. Would highly recommend the apartment to anyone.
Michael
Potio area was very useful.
Claire
The only one thing I would say is that in the Bathrooms, particularly the ensuite, there was no where to put anything, no shelves over the sink and none in the shower to put shower gel etc. Aside from that, great stay and great location, closer to the beaches than we thought.
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