Guests say
Lanyon in St. Ives, Cornwall, is a well-equipped and spacious cottage praised for its superb location and stunning views. Guests have enjoyed the clean environment, the garden, and the proximity to beaches. While some updates and deeper cleaning are suggested, the property offers a memorable stay.
Reviews indicate a mix of experiences with cleanliness. Some guests found the property clean and tidy, while others reported it as only surface cleaned with areas like the shower room needing more attention. The presence of dog waste in the garden was also noted.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to beaches and St. Ives, offering lovely views and easy access to local attractions. The challenging path to the beach is noted, but the reward of a sandy beach is appreciated.
Guests have found the house comfortable, with a spacious layout and a good garden. However, some guests mentioned the beds being too soft and the lounge furniture hard, suggesting room for improvement in comfort.
The property is generally well-equipped, but several reviews mention outdated bathrooms, misleading facility descriptions, and the need for a microwave. The wood-burning hot tub was also seen as cumbersome, with suggestions for an electric one.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews provided, so it is not possible to assess this category accurately. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
Lanyon sits in a prime elevated position overlooking beautiful, secluded Porthkidney Beach, Hayle estuary, all of 7 mile beach and Godrevy lighthouse in Carbis Bay, Cornwall. This well-styled, detached house boasts four bedrooms for eight guests, with a large garden, hot tub and superb seaward views. Park on the driveway and enter your new abode to find the welcoming interior, a spacious contemporary retreat ideal for families and friends. From the hallway, the large sitting room boasts an open fire for those relaxing evenings, whilst the front views capture the beach and seascape around beautiful Carbis Bay. The large, sophisticated kitchen is well equipped for cookery creations, with a breakfast bar plus access to the rear garden. Eat in the separate dining room and recount the day's adventures, savouring precious family memories being built. Four superbly presented bedrooms await, with pristine linens and sumptuous throws; choose from a super-king, a king size tempurpedic bed, king size (zip and link) and twin beds. The twin room is suited for both adults and children, and there are toys for the little ones. The house has a fully equipped children's play room with a large play tent, play kitchen, car race ramp, puzzles, books, wooden tool table and play set, learning activities, outdoor toys like footballs and tennis rackets and countless toys from diggers and tractors to magnetic tiles, soft toys and blocks. There is also a full library and games for the adults in the house.
With extra TVs and three bedrooms with sea views, all your guests will be catered for, serviced by two smart bathrooms. The large garden at the rear and side is enclosed, with a lawn and patio with garden furniture for sunshine meals, and a handy outdoor shower, perfect after a sandy day at the beach. Pop the bubbly or sip a cup of tea with views from the garden, or enjoy the wood-fired hot tub, perfect for two against the ocean backdrop. The golden sands of Carbis Bay Beach are within a short downhill stroll. This Blue Flag-awarded beach is super sandy for leisurely walks along the shore with your four-legged friend, with distant views to Godrevy lighthouse.
Enjoy swimming and watersports in the azure waters or discover the coastal path around the bay. Locally, you’ll find restaurants and eateries such as La Casita and The Gannet close by. Within a short walk, you’ll also find the food shop for any provisions you might need during your stay. Head into the hot spot of St Ives and spend a day at one of the four stunning beaches, for surfing and sandcastles. Harbour Beach is dotted with little boats, where you can take a fishing or leisure trip. The characterful lanes have an abundance of independent shops and galleries, cafes for Cornish Cream Teas, eateries offering locally freshly caught seafood and international cuisine restaurants. Home to The Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, there is something for everyone. A little further afield, take a drive to St Michaels Mount in Marazion, Pendennis Castle in Falmouth or rugged Lands End. Lanyon is a truly special holiday retreat you’ll want to return to again and again.
Just a short drive from iconic St Ives, the seaside village of Carbis Bay is best-known for its beautiful stretch of pure white sand. With turquoise waters and sheltered conditions, the beach feels almost subtropical and is the perfect spot for a good old-fashioned day by the sea. The beach is also home to the Ocean Sports Centre, so if sunbathing is not really your thing, why not hire a kayak or SUP and get out on the water instead. Or why not treat yourself to a Spa day at the delightful hotel which overlooks the beach and has a fabulous terrace where cocktails can be enjoyed in the Cornish sunshine? Carbis Bay has a small range of local shops and restaurants as well as a fish & chip takeaway and railway branch line. The train journey from Carbis Bay into St Ives is perhaps one of the most beautiful in the country; St Ives additionally makes for a great day out, with plenty of galleries to explore. The quayside town of Hayle also isn't far and is home to activities for the all the family, including a golf and a wildlife sanctuary. The Godrevy Nature Reserve and Penwith Heritage Coast are also within easy reach from Carbis Bay, providing outdoors and watersports plans with even more activities to partake in, including coasteering and birdwatching. Carbis Bay is truly a wonderful holiday location for those wanting to experience Cornwall's breathtaking coastline.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x king-size (zip link - can be made into a twin on request), 1 x king size with tempurpedic mattress, 1 x twin.
2 x bathroom with bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC, and 1 x bathroom with WC and sink.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with open fire
Sea views.
Gas central heating.
Oven, hob, fridge, coffee maker.
TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private driveway parking.
Enclosed rear garden with lawn suitable for children and pets, patio, furniture and Swedish style hot tub.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 1.3 miles, beach 0.4 miles
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 (12)
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Robert
The property is stunning, very spacious with outstanding views. The location is also perfect- easy walking distance to wonderful beaches, shops/cafes and train line into St. Ives. It was clean and tidy with great living space to unwind after our busy days. There were a few minor issues which didnât detract from our overall enjoyment but would make the property even better, these include: updating the bathrooms and having a minimum of 2 showers. Also getting rid of the post in the driveway as it restricts manoeuvrability for larger cars. Thank you so much for hosting us.
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Robert
I am disabled and found using it even with a torch balanced on the loo very uncomfortable. Toilet seats are broken and swivel . Mattresses too soft . Kitchen good except -no microwave - really big omission . Sofas /chairs in lounge look good but are hard and uncomfortable - general decor in lounge is wierd - painting of a man having his throat slit ? We found dog poo on the lawn - previous guests no doubt but still bad news for kiddies . The drive has a concrete post probably old gate - but i nearly reversed into it a couple of times -drive is tight for three cars and we had to keep reversing in and out to let the other guests out .
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Adhel
It is in an amazing location and the kids really enjoyed the toys. There is plenty to keep the family occupied and we will definitely be returning. The property has been well thought out and has something for everyone. Thank you for a memorable break away!