Guests say
Penthouse View in St Ives is praised for its stunning sea views, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable furnishings. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, such as welcome packs and beach towels. While some cleanliness issues are noted, the property's location and the comfort it provides are consistently lauded. The uphill walk and occasional maintenance matters are mentioned, but overall, guests report enjoyable stays and express a desire to return.
Most guests found the property clean and well-presented, though there were a few instances of oversight, such as unclean hobs and a blocked sink. The property seems to be generally maintained to a good standard of cleanliness, but there is room for improvement, particularly in attention to detail.
The property's location is highly praised for its outstanding sea views and proximity to the town centre, with easy access to local amenities. The uphill walk is noted but is generally considered worth the effort for the views and peaceful setting.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the living spaces cosy, contributing to a pleasant stay. Some guests mention the property can get quite warm, suggesting the need for blinds or air conditioning, but overall, the comfort level is high.
The property is well-equipped with a range of facilities, making for an enjoyable self-catering experience. However, there are comments about maintenance issues such as non-functioning fans, a faulty hob switch, and the need for updated safety equipment checks, which slightly detract from the overall experience.
Guests frequently mention and appreciate the thoughtful extras provided, such as welcome packs with local food items and beach towels. While these gifts enhance the experience, it's important to note that such amenities may vary and are not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
Set above St Ives Bay, at Belyars Croft Apartments, in St Ives, this two-bedroom, luxurious penthouse, enjoys inspiring sea views from its living area and balcony, a short walk from the beaches, town centre, harbour and St Ives scenic railway.
Sleeping four and welcoming children over eight, its perfect for a family holiday or romantic beach break.
The spacious living area’s clever open plan design allows stunning sea views to flow throughout, through the floor to ceiling glass doors, which lead out onto a private seaward facing balcony, so whether you’re relaxing, dining, or cooking you can benefit from the mesmerising Cornish vista, the vaulted cathedral style ceilings and oak flooring are bathed in natural light from a wall of windows lighting up the sitting area making it a great space to relax, cosy up on the modular five seater sofa and gaze at the seaside scenes or the entertainment package on the 50″ Smart television.
The dining area is within the open plan living space and conveniently next to the kitchen, ideal for socialising with those preparing meals and benefiting from its sea views, a circular table with four stylish white chairs provide a centre piece, or if its warm why not dine alfresco on the seaward facing balcony, the contemporary kitchen is well-appointed with white high gloss units, spacious granite worktops and integrated washer/dryer, providing all you desire for a week’s stay.
There is a choice of two bedrooms, both are located at the rear, the master super king sized room has a private en-suite with enclosed shower, the second twin room, is conveniently located opposite the family bathroom, both enjoy beds sumptuously dressed in Egyptian cotton, are lit with natural light through windows and offer plenty of storage space.
The family bathroom with bath and shower-over, is conveniently located by the second bedroom. A wonderful space to relax and enjoy some ‘me time.’
The stunning seaward facing balcony is accessed from the living area French doors, the decked balcony is a lovely sun-trap benefitting from panoramic views across St Ives Bay and out to Godrevey Lighthouse, a table with four chairs are provided for alfresco dining.
There is a lockable shed within the grounds which is available for guests to use for storing their beach gear, surfboards or bikes.
A short walk takes you to the centre of town and the harbour where you’ll find a wealth of shops, cafes and restaurants, St Ives is surrounded by beautiful sandy beaches and a pretty harbour with fishing boats ready to supply its restaurants with their daily catch and cobbled streets filled with boutiques and art galleries, the largest is the Tate and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, where you’ll find a lot of its former residents work celebrated.
Hop on the scenic railway, which hugs the coastline and connects the surrounding area for a breath-taking journey to Carbis Bay, or if you love walking enjoy the dramatic cliffside walk, watching the seals and dolphins along the way, the South West Coast Path heads towards Zenor in one direction and the Hayle Estuary and Carbis Bay Beach in the other.
The award winning, Blue Flag, Carbis Bay Beach is simply stunning, azure waters lap onto its golden shores and lifeguards watch over it at peak times, making it ideal for experiencing the water sports on offer.
Watching the sun set over St Michaels Mount, is one of Cornwall’s magical experiences, this historic site is set on its own island near Penzance, a trip to Land’s End and the nearby open air theatre, The Minack, which is dramatically cut out of a Cornish cliff will make a wonderful day trip, if you love gardens Cornwall has many to explore and enjoy including a rainforest at the Eden Project, near St Austell, the children will love feeding the animals at Paradise Park, in Hayle, Newquay Zoo, or the exciting rides at Flambards, theme park near Helston.
Like all penthouses this beautiful apartment is perched at the top benefiting from amazing views, but not all are of one of Cornwall’s most beautiful bays, which will stay with you for years to come.
St. Ives is one of Cornwall's most picturesque harbour towns, with its winding lanes and quaint cottages clustered along the water's edge. Visitors can also enjoy the town's proximity to the Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth Museum, as well as its beautiful beaches, excellent shopping, and thriving artistic scene. It's not hard to see why this is the best vacation spot in the county; the atmosphere is both semi-hippie and romantic. With its proximity to the Celtic secrets of the Land's End Peninsula and its wealth of animals, the surrounding area is a must-see for any traveller. An great travel spot!
Accommodation
Penthouse Apartment, over one floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with Smart TV and en-suite walk-in 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 with seaward facing balcony
Gas central heating.
Oven, 4 ring ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
TV to lounge, Smart TVs to bedrooms, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Seaward facing balcony, outside furniture including table and chairs.
Sorry no pets, 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 (22)
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Paul
Wonderfully presented - full marks to the cleaning staff. Plenty of crockery, cutlery, glassware and an array of useful cooking items if you prefer (like we did!) to cook in! Comfy beds and a good shower too. Best thing was the fantastic view over the sea - sun up and moon up. A bit chilly for the balcony but a great place for breakfast if the weather is warm. Thank you!
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Paul
Wonderfully presented - full marks to the cleaning staff. Plenty of crockery, cutlery, glassware and an array of useful cooking items if you prefer (like we did!) to cook in! Comfy beds and a good shower too. Best thing was the fantastic view over the sea - sun up and moon up. A bit chilly for the balcony but a great place for breakfast if the weather is warm. Thank you!
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Nicola
Great location (steep climb up from town, but it helped to work off the ice-creams!) with a wonderful view. Really well equipped and easy to live in. Very glad that the window blinds were in place, beach towels were a handy addition. Didn't hear any noise from other apartments. Would definitely stay here again.