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Porthminster Apartment One
Cannot fault the location or the accommodation! With views over the harbour and it's promenade, it's so accessible to everything you'd want to do or see in St Ives. The apartment was very clean and modern, with a calm interior. It may not be massive, but it is the perfect size for 2 guests, and equipped with everything you'll need. The bed was very comfortable. Perhaps the best feature of the apartment is the balcony and it's stunning views over the harbour and beyond. The host was great, very quick responses.... and is very kindly sending on a jacket I left! Great service, thanks Elaine!!

Lapwing - Apartment with stunning harbour view.
A lovely place to stay in Falmouth with a great location. A short stroll downhill into town but still close to good pubs and restaurants where it is. Beautiful view of the harbour with space to sit outside. Would highly recommend!

Spectacular Sea View Penthouse Apartment + Parking
We stayed in Lees other apartment across the landing previously. This place was almost identical in comfort and cleanliness, definitely stop in either of them again. The views must be some of the finest in Newquay. It overlooks Towan beach and is only a couple of minutes walk to town.

3a Sea View Place
We had a wonderful time staying in this flat. It has the most beautiful and spectacular views of the sea. The flat was very clean, comfortable and cosy. Breakfast and drinks on the balcony overlooking the beach below was a delight. We would highly recommend Janette’s flat and hope to return for another stay!

Ocean View Penthouse- Front Row Sea Views&Parking
The stay was great it was in a good location. It was a 5-10 minute walk down to the bus and train station and 10-15 in to town and restaurant. The place had what we needed for our stay. Emma also had a folder with all the information you need for our stay and helpful recommendations for things to do and places to eat. If you needed anything else Emma was just a message away and was very helpful. Will be back again

Ocean Breeze Porthtowan
We had a lovely couple of nights away with our Daughters, the apartment was very clean and cosy the views & surrounding area are beautiful. Mike was a great host.

Architect's Studio Apartment - 150m from Beach!
Beautiful location. Perfect for one or a couple! Everything was conveniently located. The place is spotless and very well designed. The surf vibe is very present which is just want I needed. Thank you!

Beautiful loft, wood burner, easy walk to beach
Charlotte is a lovely, friendly and helpful host; we enjoyed meeting her. The location feels very rural, and for us, with our North American sensibilities felt a bit challenging to access. If you plan on cooking while you’re there, it’s best to bring your groceries with you, as by the time we arrived, in the early evening the local store was closed and we would have had to drive into Falmouth for supplies. Happily Charlotte provided us with milk so we avoided this inconvenience. The suite itself is lovely, spacious and with everything you need close at hand, with comfortable bed and furnishings. We particularly appreciated the in-suite washing machine, cute little balcony and extra cozy blankets to cuddle up with. There’s a path to the beach close by, and Hotel Meudon is right next door for meals if you don’t want to cook.
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Sea Shore Beach House at Hayle Towans, St Ives Bay
We borrowed buckets and spades (and trucks and diggers) from the collection in the shed and took the short walk down to the lovely sandy beach most days. My granddaughter had heaps of fun playing in the shallow pools and golden sand in the sun. There were bodyboards too, but she's a little little for that just yet. Nanny was usually to be found observing us from the comfort of the Cove Cafe and admiring the wonderful vista - St Ives Bay in the sunshine (which is also the view from the house itself). The bravest of us swam in the chilly sea and returned invigorated, eyes sparkling. Suki charged about with energy and enthusiasm, greeting every other dog on the beach. We highly recommend this place. Notes: It's a flat beach, so the sea is very close a high tide and a long way off at low tide. Eating out in Cornwall is expensive. The house has a well-equipped kitchen and there is a Lidl and M&S Food Hall nearby if you are minded to eat in. The train St Erth<->St Ives is a nice option.

Boutique Farmhouse & Log Fire Cabin
Absolutely loved our stay!!! The house is beautiful with great amenities. There was a lovely welcome gift from our host, who was always super responsive. The setting is amazing- so peaceful and the children loved seeing all of the farm animals, especially the wild ponies in the evening right outside the gate. (The adults loved this too!). We really enjoyed walking and driving across the moor. Our favorite part was sitting in and walking (yes, it’s that big!) around the outstanding garden. It is absolutely stunning! There’s plenty of outside seating, sofas, and a large dining table to accommodate everyone. We had a beautiful dinner outside one evening. I highly recommend this wonderful home. Fabulous stay! We can’t wait to return.

Boutique 4 bed beach house with amazing sea views!
We had the best weekend staying in Amanada’s house celebrating a birthday it was beautiful. The house is even more beautiful than in the photos & my 2 year old loved looking out to sea every morning seeing the birds. We will definitely be returning in the future. Thank you so much ☺️ one bonus for families thinking of booking that I did not see prior to our stay is the stairgate at the top of the stairs to the kitchen it was perfect with 2 young children we could shut this off.

House by The Sea with THE View
As a family of 4 the property was ideal, it had all the amenities required for our 4 day stay. The property is stunning, so tastefully furnished and decorated, it is in a prime location with stunning sea views. Its location is great for strolling into Penzance and a short car journey to local sites, such as the Minack theatre, which is well worth a visit as well as St Ives. We were luckily enough to meet Lenn during our stay, he knows the area well and gave some great suggestions as well as being a great host, we found the property easily and followed Lenn’s instructions to a tee, we would recommend Lenn and Gord’s beautiful property, and was very sad to leave it to come home, a stunning find x

The Anchorage, Portmellon, Mevagissey
We had the most beautiful, peaceful and relaxing stay at The Anchorage. The location was superb, and the views from the house were my personal favorite part. I spent every spare minute in the sunroom looking at the ocean. There was plenty of space for us to all be comfortable and my children especially enjoyed the kids room with bunk beds! The town is beautiful and there are so many different beach options around to choose from. It is definitely a little stressful driving in the village (coming from from an American haha) but that aside it was a perfect end to our vacation and I plan on booking again (this time with some friends or maybe extended family to fill up the many bedrooms!)

Upper Deck @ Captain’s Retreat, Sea View & Parking
Looe is wonderful as was Jay & Martin’s amazing apartment . It had the most spectacular views , so much to see just sitting out on the balcony . Cannot fault the apartment in any way . Spotlessly clean and beautifully put together , everything you needed was at hand . We would definitely hope to return . Thank you both .

Upper Beach House
What a gem! The upper beach house is a fantastic find with the most wonderful scenic view to look out to. The house is spacious, homely and full of all the amenities to feel home from home. The outdoor terrace is a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy the view of the beach. With just a one minute walk to the beach and costal path, the location was perfect. Gareth was a great host, responsive and clear instructions. A brilliant stay!!

The Slipway Fowey Harbour, Parking 1 Min & Garden
Lovely house with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Neil and Clare were very helpful . Great views from the window, great location.
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Stunning Sea View Apartment
Loved our stay at this apartment with stunning views of Fistral Beach! The apartment was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for a relaxing break. Alex was friendly and helpful when messaging and always quick to respond. There’s so much to do either within walking distance or just a short drive away. Will definitely be staying here again!

Beach front apartment with balcony sea views
This is without doubt an o/s venue. Very impressive, it would be difficult to find any negatives. Well situated for beach and all St Ives amenities. Sorry to leave, keen to return.

Balcony flat with views down the Penryn Estuary
Damien's place, at the centre of Penryn was perfect for my stay. The location provided a perfect base for me to attend the wedding I was there for and to explore the local area from. Damien was very responsive via messenger and was a courteous host. I'm definitely looking forward to visiting again.

Stylish 1 Bed Apartment in East Looe, Cornwall
A fabulous location overlooking the river/harbour. Gemma's is a really nice 2nd floor apartment on level ground at the start of the main street and only a 10 minute walk to the beach. If you're OK with the stairs I thoroughly recommend it.

Flip Flop Flat, Sea Views, Short Stroll to Beaches
This is a fabulous and comfortable apartment from which to explore Newquay and Cornwall. With water views, a great open plan living, dining and kitchen space and a generous bedroom, it had everything we needed for a 7 night stay. The hosts were welcoming and generous. This is one of the best bnbs we have stayed in.

Amazing views, 10% off 7 days stay & free parking
Great place, beautiful view, well stocked. Will be back.

Stylish harbour-front apartment, amazing views
All good, great location, nice apartment, exactly as described/advertised. Very easy/good comms and checkin/checkout.

Fistral Beach Apartment: 'Best view in Newquay'
Amazing location & view from the apartment. We loved our stay & will be back to Fistral.
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