The Spyglass

Rating
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Games Room
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

24 Customer Review(s)

“The property is unique and fun, spacious, quirky - totally unlike anywhere else we've been, and i would recommend it to others without hesitation.”

We all had a great week. I would give it 5 stars. We did find a few relatively minor snags, some of which were sorted by the owner, who was great, and quick to respond to the 2 things we mentioned. But there is a list of half a dozen more minor items, it lacks basics like a salt pot and large glasses suitable for beer etc, and a shortage of some crockery.

We all had a great week. I would give it 5 stars. We did find a few relatively minor snags, some of which were sorted by the owner, who was great, and quick to respond to the 2 things we mentioned. But there is a list of half a dozen more minor items, it lacks basics like a salt pot and large glasses suitable for beer etc, and a shortage of some crockery. These would be easily and cheaply sorted with a look around.

- Hatchett, June 2021
Mr Stanley June 2021

“We had a lovely holiday staying here.”

Parking wasn’t a problem as we either used on road or st Anthony’s car park. At the end of our stay we found out the pub is above the living area. This had been no issue as we heard very little from them. Only occasional footsteps. I would definitely recommend staying here.

- Mr Stanley, June 2021
Mr Crook June 2021

“Quirky cottage exactly as described, very well equipped and great location.”

- Mr Crook, June 2021
Mr Hardy January 2020

“My brother's and I visit our mum annually together in Cornwall and spyglass is a fantastic base to do this from, the apartment helps enhance our already great relationship we have with each other before going home to our own families.”

Thank you spyglass

- Mr Hardy, January 2020
Mr Mccoy December 2019

“Having stayed in the Spyglass previously we knew what a superb apartment and location we were getting but one thing that was not mentioned was that over the New Year period the Admiral Benbow has very loud music playing until gone midnight, not ideal with children, this though did not distract from the holiday and we will be booking again.”

- Mr Mccoy, December 2019
Miss Stanton December 2019

“The cottage was gorgeous.”

It was warm, welcoming, a Christmas tree in the living room and the dog took to the place straight away (she's usually quite restless on the first day). Though there wasn't a welcome pack mentioned, there were supplies provided to make tea, coffee and hot chocolate and a pack of mince pies. The only downside was the parking, as there was nowhere to park near the cottage and it was raining heavily when we arrived, which made unpacking the car very difficult. The parking hasn't deterred us and we've just booked a short break, but we are coming by train this time.

- Miss Stanton, December 2019
Mrs Gosney October 2019

“We arrived at the holiday let, Was very awkward to find the key and parking near by to unload was a nightmare.”

However we was very impressed with the holiday let itself, inside was quirky and done to a high standard, only down side was lack of wardrobes in bedrooms and no highchair for a baby even though they supplied a travel cot. We had a fantastic stay for the majority of our booking. However the note that states some minor noise from being close to town was an understatement. Saturday evening after spending 7 hours on the road getting there and then unpacking we wanted nothing more to cuddle up get the kids to bed early and relax. However that was far from the reality. Extremely loud music pounced though all the walls from around 8pm to 1230am which ment we couldn't get the kids to be until it stopped, we couldn't listen to TV and relax as the noise was unbearable and I think it should state its actually attached to a pub and that it can be very loud, Everything else was great just a shame that this had a massive effect on our break. Also we thought 900 pound was extremely expensive for 4 nights with the noise disturbance no parking and no garden

- Mrs Gosney, October 2019
telcil September 2019

“Splendid Spyglass holiday hpme”

Brilliant outlook from balcony Quirky layout of the rooms Plenty of space Excellent furnished quality Parking not too far away pay on line first, £29 for a month which is cheaper than a week Spyglass is close to everything We therefore highly recommend and would not hesitate to return

- telcil, September 2019
Mrs Dale-Ball September 2019

“Great property in a fab location.”

Had a terrific family holiday.

- Mrs Dale-Ball, September 2019
Mr Geissler July 2019

“We felt home from the moment we stepped in.”

An astonishing view on Penzance habour and the great and cosy style will make made this a holiday to remember. Great Play area for the Kids (and adults) to hang out. Realy enjoyed our week here! One last A small hint on how and where to recycle plastics etc. would be nice for non-locals.

- Mr Geissler, July 2019
Mr Capell July 2019

“The spyglass is an absolute gem I cannot think of 1 negative thing to say about it has everything you could possibly need.”

The balcony is brilliant with views of St michaels Mount and overlooking the harbour.

- Mr Capell, July 2019
mauraudingbeasts May 2019

“Outstanding, unusual and cozy house”

Such a beautiful and unusual home, we absolutely loved our stay here and are already planning to come back in the Winter. The interior of the apartment is fascinating, with curved hallways and double staircases, it's also really wonderfully furnished, with comfy sofas, gorgeous and well-stocked kitchen and two big, clean bathrooms. There was even a DIY cream tea and a vase of flowers set out for us on arrival - how nice is that! The house is so comfortable and luxurious It's just a pleasure to be in there. On top of all that, there's a games area with ping pong, pool and air hockey and a fabulous view over the bay which you can see from your lounging spot on the couch. It's also about a minutes walk to one of the main streets of Penzance with pubs, cafes and shops right there. Honestly, is there anything else you need? The only tiny thing is that the downstairs bedroom has no blind and gets very light, so if that bothers you, bring an eye guard.

- mauraudingbeasts, May 2019
Miss Copas May 2019

“Once you get over the shock of the directions taking you from Jennings Street up a steep, cobbled slipway (it does say "unsuitable for motors" at the top but, it is much in use up and down), you can tuck in beside The Abbey to unload/load up being careful that it is double-yellow lines.”

The Blue of that building leads you to the Spyglass, which is as beautiful and quirky as the photos suggest. Sumptuous red carpets take you up one staircase to the living room/kitchen/bedroom/bathroom area and here you are wowed by the balcony and view over the harbour, (though, sadly, one window pane needs repair so, view is obscured when too cold/windy to have doors open). The upstairs is very spacious and only hiccup is noise through ventilation panel in bedroom (maybe this needs a baffle of some kind?). All the furnishings are of a very high standard. A touch of luxury throughout. The Admiral Benbow apologised for any noise heard from their entertainment rooms, saying more sound proofing between the buildings was needed, as other guests have mentioned. It is in a perfect location for exploring the town and surrounding area. We were lucky to find on-street parking near the church but, there are pay-parking places nearby. It amazed us how many inns and restaurants are dog-friendly, which really helped us enjoy our stay. The little garden across the road is a bonus. Look forward to our next trip to Cornwall.

- Miss Copas, May 2019
Mr Weiss April 2019

“Spacious, comfy, very special cottage.”

Great views of the Harbour and Mount St. Michael ( balcony), very central: 10 minutes or less to train station, around the corner from pubs and shops. Penlee House is a 10 minutes walk, the jubilee pool 5 minutes. Great kitchen and comfy living room. Had to air the cottage though thoroughly.

- Mr Weiss, April 2019
Miss Mounsey March 2019

“What a great place to stay!”

The pictures do not do it justice.! The view from the balcony is lovely and the building itself is full of character. The local pub is amazing and worth a visit. Ideal location for walks, pubs, restaurants. Would definitely recommmend this property.

- Miss Mounsey, March 2019
Mrs Linton November 2018

“Property was described as having a DVD player, it did not have one.”

I had brought my favourite films to watch with my family to celebrate my birthday with a fun movie night, sadly this was completely ruined due to inaccuracy of the description. Despite being described as supplying linen and towels, no bath mats were supplied. There was not even half a pint of milk included as a gesture, the ability to make a cup of tea would have been very welcome after a journey in horrendous weather. This is the first self catering property we have stayed in out of many that has not included such a meagre offering. The music from the folk group practice night on Saturday was dreadfully loud, appearing to come from the apartment above the Spyglass, the banging from the clog dancing vibrated through the entire upper floor to the extent that the doors and windows vibrated and made me physically ill with a pounding headache. The lack of a blind to the downstairs bedroom window made for very early mornings due to the light pouring in. The rumbling from the bridge as cars went over it can be clearly heard throughout the night and was a constant sleep disturber. The lack of anywhere in the street outside to pause momentarily to unload any luggage was just ridiculous and mean’t a very long uphill struggle with our luggage from the car park on the harbour.

- Mrs Linton, November 2018

Many thanks for your feedback, we have fed your comments back to the owner in order to maintain our property standards. Your views are as valued as your initial booking so that we can keep providing the best UK holiday experience. Your points will also be reviewed to ensure that our property descriptions are accurate and not misleading. If you feel that you'd like to discuss your points further, please don't hesitate to call on the details below. Our lines are open 7 days a week from 9am until 7pm. Owner relations
Mr Mccoy October 2018

“The Spyglass is an exceptional property in a great location with a view from its balcony that belies the rental price.”

All aspects of the property have been finished to a high standard, it is clean warm and if my kids are anything to go by comfy enough that they don’t want to leave. All amenities can be reached within a couple of minutes walk and if you are travelling without a car the train station is a 10 minute amble. The only downside I would say is parking, Penzance is a nightmare at the best of times and as the Spyglass has no dedicated parking I would recommend the wharf harbour car park as this does have the facility to purchase a weekly ticket at a reasonable price, £42 at time of writing in Nov 2018, is is again only 3 minutes walk from the property.

- Mr Mccoy, October 2018
Mrs Leighton October 2018

“Lovely, quirky house, well equipped and great location.”

- Mrs Leighton, October 2018
carolinemason43 August 2018

“An Amazing holiday in an amazing venue”

2 days left of our 14 day holiday at the spyglass remaining and just confirmed our booking for the same time next year - fabulous time enough said

- carolinemason43, August 2018
Lawson August 2018

“Loved chilling at the apartment in between visits to different places of interest.”

Great location , lovely light airy feel to the place would definitely stay there again

- Lawson, August 2018
Dr Dhir July 2018

“Comfortable stay - good facilities inside the house- pool table was a bonus - excellent views of the harbour Few concerns - ensuite wrongly advertised as both bathrooms are off the halls / no extra bin bags and main black bin outside the house full -so difficulties in disposing off rubbish No parking facilities - so difficulties in loading and offloading luggage Loud music from pub keeps you awake well into the night !”

- Dr Dhir, July 2018
TheMarkCarrick June 2018

“Spyglass is a breathtaking property”

As soon as we walked through the door we knew we were in for a treat. The whole house has been recently refurbished to a very high standard. Before our holiday was over we'd booked Spyglass for 2019. The space is luxurious and the views are nothing short of spectacularly breathtaking. I would be stupid to recommend Spyglass because that means I'd have to share it. So be it!

- TheMarkCarrick, June 2018
Ms Bush June 2018

“What an excellent property.”

Very comfortable and great thought has been given to the decor and equipment. Only issue is parking but a weekly parking ticket by the harbour is reasonably priced. Would certainly recommend to any friends visiting the area.

- Ms Bush, June 2018
Ms Love June 2018

“The Spyglass itself was lovely.”

An unusual layout which was rather intriguing. Being dog friendly & there aren’t many of these, it was disappointing not to have a small area that the dogs could use for a morning wee. You had to put their leads on as there is a road directly outside the front door. Parking was also an eye opener as the roads around the Spyglass were either double yellow lines or 30 minute parking restrictions. The harbour car park is free between 4pm & 9am which works well if you intend to travel around on day trips. The weather was on our side & overall we had a really nice holiday :) Thank you

- Ms Love, June 2018
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The property

The Spyglass is a spacious holiday home set in the heart of Penzance with stunning views over Mounts Bay.

The property is perfect for families or large groups of friends looking to tour the wonderful South West of Cornwall.

Offering two floors of comfort and quality furnishings, the Spyglass is a welcoming accommodation that can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Starting off in the games room, the children will be delighted at the sight of table tennis, a pool table and air hockey which should keep them entertained for hours.

The homely living room can be accessed by two sets of stairs and offers a comfortable space with plush sofas and a large flat screen TV to indulge in.

The addition of a splendid balcony allows you to capture some magnificent views over Mounts Bay.

Just off to the side lies the well-equipped kitchen, complete with everything you need to cook a hearty family feast.

There is a super king-size double bedroom with sofa bed and twin room on the ground floor while the remaining double can be found on the first floor.

Additionally, there are family bathrooms on both levels.

A utility room can be found on the ground floor.

Penzance offers a range of historic pubs and fine restaurants along with an eclectic selection of small shops all of which can be reached in a short walk.

Trengwainton Garden and the famous Penlee House are also worth a visit and is a excellent way to spend an afternoon.

For the keen walkers in the group, the South West Coastal Path passes through the town and ventures towards the clifftops of Land’s End.

Further afield is St Ives and it's wonderful surfing beaches and distinctive harbour.

A fantastic base for a memorable Cornish retreat.

Summary

Over two floors with split level ground floor
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor super king-size double with sofa bed , 1 x ground floor shower room and WC, 1 x first floor queen size (small) double, 1 x ground floor twin
First floor bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and basin
First floor open plan living room with kitchen, dining and sitting area with balcony
Ground floor games area
Ground floor Utility.
Gas central heating
Gas hob and electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview and Netflix, WiFi, selection of books, games
Multi games table with table tennis, pool and air hockey
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
No private parking but on road free parking close by and chargeable car park close by
Shared enclosed garden across the road from the property
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry no smoking
Shop and pub 5 mins walk
Note: At weekends some associated noise may be heard due to close proximity of pub until 12.30am
Note: Children to be supervised due to balcony
Note: The ground floor is split level with five steps up to games room and double bedroom and a further three steps to bathroom, utility and twin bedroom
Note: The garden is across the quiet road from the property, and is privately owned by the owner, but is shared with another of their properties.Note - Check in time 4pm

About the location

PENZANCE

St Ives 8 miles. Helicopter to Isles of Scilly - 30 minutes

Penzance hosts Golowan, the Midsummer Carnival, and The Literary Festival. There are also The Exchange, Newlyn and Penlee Art Galleries. One of Cornwall’s most popular holiday areas is the spectacular sweep of Mount’s Bay, from the cliffside fishing village of Mousehole through Penzance and around to beautiful Marazion, the coastline hides a wealth of sandy beaches, rocky coves as well as winding village streets and other places to visit and explore. Connected by a causeway to the shore at Marazion is the National Trust’s stunningly beautiful St Michael’s Mount with its hilltop castle and Mediterranean gardens. Walk across at low water and take one of the ferry boats back when the tide is up. Penzance with its winding streets, shops, clubs, restaurants and harbour is a must as it is the jumping-off point for day trips to the Isles of Scilly as well as being the harbor. The South West Coast Path passing through Penzance winds its way along the clifftops towards Land’s End. On the way, stop off for a coffee and a rest at beautiful Lamorna Cove, explore the open air Minack Theatre and marvel at the cliffs as you approach Gwennap Head. A stunning walk for those seeking solitude, exercise and some of the UK’s best coastal scenery. Penzance is the perfect holiday base. Ideally placed for exploring this land of Celtic myth and legend and with enough to do and see in the immediate area to keep all the family occupied.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The property is unique and fun, spacious, quirky - totally unlike anywhere else we've been, and i would recommend it to others without hesitation.”

“We had a lovely holiday staying here.”

“Quirky cottage exactly as described, very well equipped and great location.”

“My brother's and I visit our mum annually together in Cornwall and spyglass is a fantastic base to do this from, the apartment helps enhance our already great relationship we have with each other before going home to our own families.”

“The cottage was gorgeous.”

“We arrived at the holiday let, Was very awkward to find the key and parking near by to unload was a nightmare.”

“Splendid Spyglass holiday hpme”

“Great property in a fab location.”

“We felt home from the moment we stepped in.”

“The spyglass is an absolute gem I cannot think of 1 negative thing to say about it has everything you could possibly need.”

“Outstanding, unusual and cozy house”

“Once you get over the shock of the directions taking you from Jennings Street up a steep, cobbled slipway (it does say "unsuitable for motors" at the top but, it is much in use up and down), you can tuck in beside The Abbey to unload/load up being careful that it is double-yellow lines.”

“Spacious, comfy, very special cottage.”

“What a great place to stay!”

“Property was described as having a DVD player, it did not have one.”

“The Spyglass is an exceptional property in a great location with a view from its balcony that belies the rental price.”

“Lovely, quirky house, well equipped and great location.”

“An Amazing holiday in an amazing venue”

“Loved chilling at the apartment in between visits to different places of interest.”

“Spyglass is a breathtaking property”

“What an excellent property.”

“The Spyglass itself was lovely.”

The property

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About the location

PENZANCE