Holiday Apartments in Kingsand

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• David - Verified booking

  On arrival at Cannon Folly we were immediately taken back by the beautiful location of this impressive building.

  The apartment though a bit smaller than the photographs suggest was certainly of an ample size for two people. It was well maintained, very clean and had a full array of equipment. Without a doubt, the main focus of the apartment is the view. It overlooks the southern end of the Plymouth Sound. For an entire week we enjoyed having our breakfast on the balcony with the beautiful blue sea glistening in the early morning sunshine, whilst sailing boats bobbed up and down in front of the small lighthouse on the plymouth sound breakwater. We also had the pleasure of watching the odd British Warship passing through. The Fort is very well maintained complete with private harbour and a small beach. However sadly only residents have access to the swimming pool. The location is within easy reach of Kingsand Edgecoumb park and also a small passenger ferry that takes you across to Plymouth. There are lots of boat trips that will take you for a little trip around the Sound as well as further a field. It's a perfect location if you like peace and quiet but to be honest if you have small children they would have to be well supervised as the harbour and the jetties are quite exposed. This was probably the best located seaside holidays we have had since we were young and before resorts became spoilt by over crowding. Cannony Folly is definitely on the top of our list for seaside vacations.

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• Matthew - Verified booking

  When we arrived we could not gain access to the property because there was a fault with the front door.

  We telephoned your office and spoke to two people who sounded uninterested and the second one was rather sarcastic. He or she did act on the problem and a locksmith was sent out, but we expected a much better and more empathetic response to what was a stressful situation. It was difficult to get through to speak to a person as well - on all the occasions we rang. We were offered no apology at any stage and felt we were being inconvenient. In fact we sorted the problem out ourselves, as a resident was able to access the caretaker's cupboard of spare keys and let us in (prior to the locksmith being called). After we had gained access, we did try to get through to inform you, but we had hold for a long time and gave up. The locksmith's solution was a stop gap, but held for the week. On another occasion, before we arrived at the property, we rung the office to request a late check out on our final day. A message was left on my phone and, again, the tone of the person who left the message sounded sarcastic. I ignored this at the time, but when it happened again later I remembered it, so I am mentioning it now. I'm not sure 'Helpful' Holidays really lived up to its name this time.

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• Katrina - Verified booking

  The property was lovely, exactly as described.

  Although it was compact, we did not feel on top of each other and the space has been utilised really well. The location is very secluded so if you want peace and quiet with uninterrupted views of Plymouth Sound, this is the place to be. There are few minor negatives which did not impact our stay and would not prevent us staying again. This is more for the owners knowledge so the matters can be rectified. The DVD player doesn’t work. The tumble drier doesn’t dry clothes. The property was quite dusty. The extractor fan was caked in dust and cobwebs. Some light fittings and around pictures was dusty as well. There is a light fitting in the bathroom, and a spotlight over the hob that does not work. Overall, we had a very pleasant stay and would recommend to anyone wanting a peaceful break.

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• Susan - Verified booking

  Cannon’s Folly was a lovely property.

  Set in an old fort, the apartment is in an old cannon emplacement. The property feels cosy and is well appointed. We were able to sit out on the balcony and watch the boats/ships come up the Sound. There is access to The Coastal Path and lovely walks over the Kingsand, Cawsand and Mount Edgcumbe Estate - it is steep in places but worth the effort. We made great use of the Ferry at Mount Edgcumbe over to the Barbican, the crew were so friendly. Paul contacted us to let us know that the property was ready for us in advance 4pm so that we could get in early. We would highly recommend this property. Thanks Paul, we really enjoyed our stay.

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• Jayne - Verified booking

  Great Location.

  Warm, cosy, quiet & comfortable apartment. Had everything we needed, including plenty of hot water. Tea, coffee, milk & biscuits were much appreciated. New owner, Paul, kindly delivered bedding, so our son could join us, (we forgot to ask for a bottom sheet & towels). We sprayed the shower, gave it a rub & the black mould is no more. We also cleaned the patio windows, shame they were not sparkling on arrival. Patio set needs replacing, (rusty). Note - parking is in the lowest car park under the fort. Lifts were working fine & shopping trolleys available to help with luggage.

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