Guests say
Sycamore Waters is a well-regarded apartment in St. Ives, Cornwall, praised for its cleanliness, comfortable furnishings, and lovely sea views. Guests appreciate the proximity to local transport and the suitability for dogs, though some have noted issues with garden safety and steep access. The property's location offers a pleasant walk to St Ives and is within easy reach of Carbis Bay and amenities.
The property generally receives high marks for cleanliness, with multiple reviews noting the tidy and clean interior. However, a few guests mentioned a damp smell and a dirty toilet upon arrival, slightly affecting the overall perception.
The location is appreciated for its views and proximity to beaches and transport links. However, some guests found the property hard to locate and the access steps challenging, which impacts the score.
Guests find the apartment comfortable, with a special mention of the soft bedding. However, some guests reported issues with mattress quality and a persistent damp smell, which detracts from the overall comfort.
The apartment is equipped with necessary amenities, but guests have suggested improvements such as better kitchen equipment, exterior maintenance, and addressing the damp issues. The presence of rats in the garden was also a concern for some.
While guests have mentioned receiving goodies, there is not enough consistent information across reviews to accurately assess the level of thoughtfulness. Therefore, this score cannot be provided, and guests should note that such amenities are not guaranteed.
About this property
Nestled in the centre of Carbis Bay, just a short walk from a range of amenities and a golden beach, lies this ground-floor abode, Sycamore Waters . Featuring an enclosed garden patio, allocated parking and a tasteful interior, Sycamore Waters is a wonderful choice for families and their canine companion. The open-plan living space is uplifted by natural light from the bay window, complete with a sofa facing the Smart TV and Sky Q box, all set up ready for you to enjoy movie marathons. Cross over to the kitchen and start preparing a delicious dinner, assisted by a range of appliances, plus there’s a washing machine for your laundry needs. On balmy evenings, enjoy alfresco dining with the enclosed garden, offering a raised decked area with furniture, whilst the enclosed AstroTurf area is ideal for your pooch to stretch about. Come bedtime, choose from two neatly presented bedrooms, including a double and a twin, which provides a TV so you can enjoy your favourite shows in bed. A family bathroom with a choice of bath and shower over completes the interior. When you’re ready to explore, you won’t have to wander far to find an assortment of cafés, pubs, bars and restaurants, plus there’s a handy supermarket just up the road. Pack up your bucket and spade and head to white sands of Carbis Bay beach, the perfect space to unwind on a hot day, and if you’re the thrill seeker of the group, there’s a number of watersports on offer. There's a plethora of nearby attractions to explore, including Tate St Ives art gallery, Porthminster Beach, and the bustling St Ives Harbour, whilst there’s a train station in St Ives which offers great links to the rest of Cornwall. Escape to Sycamore Waters for a delightful Cornish retreat.
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
Ground-floor apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x king (zip/link can be twin on request) with 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.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine, washing machine.
2 x TV, Smart TV with Sky Q, WiFi and DAB radio.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Allocated parking for 1 car at the rear of the property.
Front enclosed garden patio with furniture and BBQ.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.4 miles.
Note: Check-in from 16:00 and check-out by 10:00
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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Alison
Everything you need in the apartment plus the bonus of the little garden for our morning coffees in the sun. Only down side was we struggled with the matresses. Probably only due to our preferences to be fair but otherwise we definitely could have stayed longer.
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Natalie
Tesco 2 mins down the road was very convenient too. Via the gate the path down to carbis bay beach is down hill coming up again is very steep. Coastal path into St ives about 1 mile to walk isn't great for views as its covered with trees. If you go the other way into hayle it's lovely Coastal views. The beach porthkiddney is gorgeous and only a few mins drive away. The property it's self has a major damp issue, the walls in the double bedroom have damp on them, the bed its self is very comphy, The twin bedroom mattresses need replacing the springs are terrible to the point of us all rotating so our daughter could have a comphy few nights sleep, the kitchen has a slight smell due to the damp issues, the washing machine smells due to the rubber being full of mold, we did use it and the clothes did come out clean but when u open it smells damp, the kitchen is well equipped everything you need to cook is provided lots of space in the cupboards for food, and lots of pots and pans. The fridge/freezer is of a good size for a few days days food. The living room is nice the 2 seater sofa is comphy but the single chair is not the springs dig in when sat down. The tv having sky was very good we enjoyed watching films on the nights we was in. The bathroom is clean the shower is great towels are provided but its impossible to dry them with the house being damp they just stay wet. The garden is secure for the dog but it is very tired, the garden furniture was full of cobwebs/ spiders the windows was full of cobwebs / spiders the decking also looking very tired. The washing line fits 2 things on very useless it needs to go over to the gate but there was no hook. The view was lovely. The parking bay is for 1 car only it's a very small bit of land and a tight turning circle the space is clearly marked though. I have a kia sportarge and unfortunately another car did catch my reg pulled it off with the tow bar to make it worse they did not even tell us even though it's clear as to where was was staying. so please be careful with the size of car you come in we was lucky we didn't come in our VW camper as originally planned. We had a fabulous holiday this wouldn't put us off booking again but fir the cost these are the things you expect.
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Stacey
The location is fantastic, only 5-10 min walk to carbis bay beach (all down hill). And same to the train station where you can catch a train to st Ives rather than struggling with parking. Or you can walk along the coastal path again takes 25 mins or so. The cottage itself if great, the garden was a big plus with my children and dog. The only negative I would say is the mattress in two room I think would need replacing and the main bedroom one side you really sink down. But I wouldnât say it affected our holiday really. We would definitely return to this cottage and are looking to re book for next August â¦.but no availability yet?! Thank you sycamore waters for a fabulous family break away