Guests consistently praise Serendipity for its cleanliness, high-quality furnishings, and thoughtful touches such as welcome gifts. The location is ideal for exploring St Ives, with easy access to beaches and local attractions. The property offers a comfortable stay with modern amenities and an appreciated outdoor space. Some guests noted early check-out times and occasional maintenance issues, but overall experiences were very positive.
Reviewers frequently mention the spotless condition of the property upon arrival, indicating a high standard of cleanliness that contributes positively to their overall experience.
The property's location is frequently commended for its proximity to St Ives town, beaches, and transport links, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
Guests describe the property as comfortable, well-equipped, and providing a 'home away from home' experience, with special mentions of the comfortable furnishings and outdoor seating area.
The property is praised for its high specification and comprehensive facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen and high-tech equipment. Some minor maintenance issues prevent a perfect score.
The presence of welcome gifts and luxury touches are noted and appreciated by guests, although it is politely noted that such gestures, while delightful, are not guaranteed for every stay.
Centrally located in St Ives, at Gallinas Point, this two-bedroom, ground floor apartment, enjoys a private south facing patio, only a few sandy steps from Porthminster Beach, the town centre, harbour and St Ives scenic railway.
Sleeping four, it is ideal for a couple looking for a romantic retreat to St Ives.
This popular group of apartments are so ideally located in St Ives, with allocated parking, something not easily found in the town, that finding the aptly named Serendipity by chance would be an unplanned fortunate discovery, its wonderful open plan living area consists of an open plan kitchen and sitting area, which extends out to a decked terrace through large glass patio doors, which natural light floods through and along with spot lights make it bright and airy, lighting up the oak flooring providing a relaxing space, cosy up on either the grey fabric suite or easy chair, which co-ordinate with the décor and enjoy the 50" television with BT Sport, Disney Plus, Netflix, Now Cinema and Amazon Video or listening to music through the Bose sound system.
A separate dining room is ideally located next to the kitchen, a glass top table with four chairs offers a comfortable area to gather for meals.
The contemporary open plan kitchen is part of the living area, ideal for socializing with guests, sleek and stylish with a breakfast bar and two stools, its well-appointed with everything you need for your holiday, a separate utility room off the hallway houses a washer/dryer.
There is a choice of two comfortable rooms, a master king sized room with a private en-suite and enclosed shower and a twin conveniently located next to the family bathroom, both rooms are furnished with plenty of storage space.
The family bathroom has a bath with shower over, offering a relaxing space for a long soak amongst the bubbles after a fun day out.
A delightful, decked terrace, accessed via the sitting area patio doors, is a wonderful space for breakfast or drinks, it is furnished with a rattan table, sofa and two chairs.
With so much on your doorstep you can enjoy a car free holiday, the stunning Porthminster Beach is just one of St Ives glorious beaches within walking distance, enjoy dining out with ocean views, either the takeaway or fine dining restaurant will ensure a memorable evening out, St Ives town is centered around a beautiful working Cornish fishing harbour, which serves its many restaurants and cafes with fresh local produce, its pretty cobbled streets are filled with boutiques, unique shops and art galleries showcasing local artists , the largest the Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, celebrates the towns famous artists along with ever changing exhibitions.
If you love walking the South West Coast Path can be joined nearby, it leads to Zenor and Hayle Estuary in the other direction, this cliff side walk is an enjoyable way to exercise while searching for local wildlife including seals, dolphins and migrating birds, you can walk to Carbis Bay via the cliff side path or for a relaxing alternative hop on the St Ives scenic railway, it hugs the coast all the way and the views are outstanding, the blue flag awarded Carbis Bay Beach is life guarded so perfect for water sports, or just stroll along its golden shores as the sun sets.
If you fancy a romantic night out then treat yourself to a show at the Minack, this open air theatre near Land’s End, is dramatically carved out of a cliff edge with the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop, alternatively watching the sun set with St Michael’s Mount in the background, this majestic castle is set on its own island near Penzance and is just mesmerizing, maybe you love Poldark and finding the hidden coves, harbours and tin mines featured in the BBC TV series will excite you, or exploring Cornwall’s fabulous gardens including the canopy walk way at the Eden Project, near St Austell, will be the memory which will live forever.
If you want to leave the car behind yet still explore inspirational Cornwall, then the location of this apartment offers the best of both worlds and you’ll be glad you discovered it.
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 many other attractions, including its beautiful beaches, excellent shopping, and thriving artistic community. It's easy to see why this is the most popular holiday resort in the county, what with its semi-Bohemian atmosphere and romantic vibe. Abundant wildlife, beautiful coastal walks, excellent surfing, and the Celtic secrets of the Land's End Peninsula are all easily accessible from this location. Amazing travel spot!
Ground Floor apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1x twin.
Family bathroom with bath and shower-over, wash basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Netflix, TNT Sport, Sky Cinema and Sky Sports.
HD TVs to bedrooms, Blu-ray DVD player with selection of DVDs, Bose Sound Link Mini Bluetooth speaker, PS4 and selection of games, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair provided; we request that guests provide their own cot bedding, Off-road barrier parking for one car, south facing decked terrace, outside furniture including table and chairs.
Sorry no pets, no smoking.
Shops, beaches, and pubs within a short walk
Helen
Maybe consider a different provider or boosters around the apartment
Nigel
Super clean, excellent facilities and perfect location for St Ives. A lot of thought has been given to the enjoyment of holiday makers. Would definitely recommend to all friends and family. Thank you for making our stay perfect.
Emma
We would happily stay again.
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