Dog Friendly Apartments in St Ives

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Carole - Verified booking

  It's a pleasant light-filled property with lots of space inside for two visitors (and a dog).

  The view towards Godrevy is lovely but the road right outside the apartment is busy and noisy which spoils the tranquility of the scene. The garden is enclosed but one side of the lawn has a drop down to the paved area underneath the balcony, this is not obvious from the way it has been photographed. At one point the drop is nearly 5 feet high. My friend was keen to stay at the property because it has a garden which her dog could play in (given the summertime 'no dogs' restrictions on local beaches in St Ives and Carbis Bay). However, because of the drop it wasn't safe to let him run around. It rained while we were staying and, as the large balcony and steps up to it are made of decking boards, it became very slippery especially as there were a lot of dead leaves on the balcony. The wooden steps are very steep, like the ones on a ferry. The alternative access to the balcony is via picturesque but uneven stone steps up through shrubs on to the balcony. The stone steps could well prove difficult for anyone with mobility problems. When we arrived we initially didn't realise all of the appliances in the kitchen area had been turned off including the boiler and the fridge freezer. The instructions in the manual need to be clearer as to what should be left on or switched off. As has been noted by other visitors, the duvets supplied in the property are too hot for summer time and the bed in the main bedroom is made uncomfortable due to a hole or large dip in the mattress. For security reasons, it would be reassuring to have a bolt or lock on the wooden door giving access to the property's outside space from the road.

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• Aaron - Verified booking

  This is a superb property.

  Access is simple as long as you don't mind 2 flights of stairs. The bedrooms are very spacious, light and comfortable. The bathrooms are modern and the shower in the en suite is really nice (maybe swap the bath for a similar shower in the main bathroom?). As it's a top floor apartment it does get warm inside but there are plenty of windows to open and let the ocean breeze in. The views are stunning across Carbis Bay and St Ives with a really good sunset view too. The kitchen/living area was actually bigger than we expected so was a really good space with all the facilities you'd like to see. The Bluetooth speaker was easy to use and of good quality and the TV was large with access to many services such as Netflix etc. There are some faults with the window handles in the right hand bedroom but this didn't have an impact on our stay and was logged by Sykes straight away. We also had a problem with the main bathroom sink but again Skyes fixed it the same day with no impact on our stay. We stayed in June and there were seagulls nesting on the roof which were noisy in the morning but we actually quite liked checking on them each day, something to note though if you're a late sleeper. The only change I'd make is replacing the sofa in the living area. It's a great size but maybe has lost some of its comfort; also the modular set up means gaps can appear between the seats making it uncomfortable to sit on. This really is a minor point though but would make the apartment faultless in my view.

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• Sam - Verified booking

  The apartment was not clean at all.

  The bathroom had hairs and dirt in the shower, sink and on the toilet, there was also cobwebs in the shower and we were left with 2 half used toilet rolls and no hand wash. The shower is quite dangerous as it comes out either freezing or scolding and is very difficult to find a suitable temperature meaning we burnt ourselves a few times. The floor throughout was very dirty and clearly hadn’t been cleaned, there was a dead fly on the floor in the bedroom. The sofas in the lounge were filthy, so much so we didn’t even sit on them, they had stains on them and even the throw used on one was dirty as if it hadn’t been replaced/washed from the previous guests. The bedding had rips in and there were no cleaning products in the apartment to try and resolve the issues so we had to buy our own. There were also no spare bin bags for rubbish. It’s a huge shame as this was our first family holiday with our 3 month old and we felt like we couldn’t enjoy the apartment because we were too worried about the lack of cleanliness, especially with our baby. We made this known on our first night to Sykes and they tried to contact Carbis Bay Holidays and received no response, and we are still awaiting a response after leaving nearly 2 weeks later. The apartment is in a great location and could be lovely if it had been cleaned and some of the issues sorted. Overall we were really disappointed and wouldn’t book again.

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• Rhiannon - Verified booking

  We really wanted to like this place.

  Unfortunately the place was filthy when we arrived - a deep clean was desperately needed with the drawers filled with crumbs and dirt, same for the tables and countertops covered. Half eaten food was left in the freezer. Most of the utensils were sticky to the touch or food coated, as were the place mats, which we left unused in the cupboard. It would have been nice to have a single dishwasher tablet or two provided, as capsules were for the washing machine. The sofa is extremely uncomfortable and old, as other reviews have said. It smells like vomit for some reason that I’d prefer not to think too hard about. It needs to be replaced. Much of the furniture is worn and needs repainting. The vibe of the place is a run-down dirty attempt at Versailles in a dodgy flat. Maintenance of the whole building is abysmal, given that the (only!) door to the whole building broke, trapping us inside and with any other residents. The number to call in the lobby didn’t answer. We only managed to escape the building after Googling the Sykes number online to get in contact with someone. If there had been a fire, nobody would have been able to get out. That said, bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and the location is walking distance to St Ives. If you only stay there to sleep, it’s great.

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• Testimonial - Verified booking

  "Our experience at Beachcomber and booking through Carbis Bay holidays was exceptional.

  This is the first time for many years that we spent our vacation in the UK and the first time we have visited Cornwall and we were not disappointed. The weather was also very good which was an added bonus. The service from Carbis Bay Holidays was hassle free from start to finish. All information that we could possibly need was provided before and during our stay. When a problem occurred during the bank holiday we got an immediate response and everything was taken care of with a smile and without any fuss. Beachcomber is ideally located to travel around the popular towns and is perfectly situated for a walk to the beech or to get the train. With regards the Beechcomber property, this is a credit to the owners - Perfect in every way. The view from the property and surrounding area is breathtaking. Every little detail was thought of, from the lovely gifts on arrival, a very nice touch, to the furnishing inside and outside of the property. The whirlpool bath and Nespresso coffee machine provide a little touch of luxury. We have travelled all over the world and Beachcomber would be listed as one of our favourite places." J. & G. Dalziel

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