Praa Waves

4.7★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

40 Customer Review(s)

Gillian
May 2025

“Our second visit to this lovely property.”

We were very happy to settle back into the comfort of Praa Waves. Its spacious balcony overlooking the sea provided many hours of enjoyment in the mornings and evenings. The bedrooms are spacious snd comfortable beds and wonderfully efficient showers make each day a joy. Little things niggle. 1. Toilet rolls should be added to the list of “take it with you” as there were no extra tolls in the house and those already in the bathrooms were depleted. 2. The oven needed attention as it had ...

We were very happy to settle back into the comfort of Praa Waves. Its spacious balcony overlooking the sea provided many hours of enjoyment in the mornings and evenings. The bedrooms are spacious snd comfortable beds and wonderfully efficient showers make each day a joy. Little things niggle. 1. Toilet rolls should be added to the list of “take it with you” as there were no extra tolls in the house and those already in the bathrooms were depleted. 2. The oven needed attention as it had not been cleaned. An oven pan thickly coated with stale oil made a very unpleasant smell when the oven was turned on. 3. The refuse bin for Praa waves ( number 6) is the only bin that is locked. We could not find a key and though we rang, enquiring about this we received no response. However, nothing really can spoil the pure enjoyment of staying at Praa Waves and we hope to return next year.

- Gillian, May 2025
Liz March 2025

“This is our fourth visit here & it will not be our last!”

we love it here, the weather was lovely & no where we would rather be than sat on the balcony with that stunning view. The apartment is warm & inviting & has everything you need for a superb holiday.

- Liz, March 2025
Peter September 2024

“I would like to compliment the housekeeper for Praa Waves (Reference 999966).”

The apartment was spotlessly clean and all of the consumables, such as bottles of Fairy Liquid and hand wash, completely full. I don't think we have had a better-presented apartment. The views were great; the apartment was very comfortable. Thank you.

- Peter, September 2024
Marion July 2024

“A beautiful property in a stunning location.”

Very well equipped and very comfortable. WiFi not good but otherwise everything was perfect

- Marion, July 2024
Joyce June 2024

“A wonderful apartment beautiful views.”

The apartment was perfect immaculately clean and really comfortable. There were even scones jam and cream along with milk tea and coffee excellent for tired travellers Close to the beach too.

- Joyce, June 2024
Gillian May 2024

“A wonderful week spent at Praa Waves.”

It’s comfortable and relaxed layout made our holiday complete. Thank you for the welcome pack, a lovely surprise. Beds are very comfortable and towels and linen were hotel quality. Only one thing….. the shower base is rather slippery, A shower mat would be appreciated. Perhaps it’s me being slow…. but I could not change the fridge freezer temperature, it was far too cold. Apart from that, the kitchen was well equipped and easy to work in. I am definitely hoping to return to Praa Waves. It is beautiful.

- Gillian, May 2024
Liz March 2024

“We always stay in a no-dog holiday home, this is our 3rd stay here, on your web site it states no pets, yet….”

Inside the welcome/information folder is a notice of pet friendly & conditions? Please can you explain this to me? Having stripped the beds as required, we found the Mattress protector heavily stained as well as the pillow protectors, they need washing. We love this Apartment & will keep coming if the above addressed.

- Liz, March 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We have had a new housekeeping team in place since the start of this year - the pet friendly page seen in the property was from the previous housekeepers, and was viewed during your previous visits. This has now been removed as the property does not allow dogs. Apologies, as it was overlooked when we updated the guest information folder. We can confirm that the mattress protectors were freshly put on during the changeover. There are many protectors available in the property, as they are washed and rotated regularly. We hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner
Simon February 2024

“Excellent holiday accommodation with great views of the sea.”

Extremely comfortable with high quality fixtures and fittings. We’d love to stay again. Nice touches on arrival with fresh milk, scones, creams, and essentials such as soap:dishwasher tablets etc. Highly recommended!

- Simon, February 2024
Matthew August 2023

“Super location, and a very comfortable stay, would love to come back.”

- Matthew, August 2023
Peter July 2023

“Lovely location & house.”

We loved the size & facilities. We were surprised to find soap, toilet roll, dishwasher tablets, tea, etc for the first day or so and were really grateful. We chose to self cater and although there were a wide range of kitchen facilities it would benefit from a better vegetable peeler, larger saucepan/s and instructions for the microwave / oven were missing. During our stay there were people in the neighbouring appartments but we were not disturbed by noise, equally the park area was not noisy either. The walk to the beach was short and the facilities at the beach good - lifeguard station, bar, cafe. Thank you for trying to think of everything to make our stay perfect.

- Peter, July 2023
Jun May 2023

“Lovely house with the amazing sea view.”

Great location, highly recommend.

- Jun, May 2023
Liz February 2023

“Had a wonderful stay, beautiful location.”

Particularly impressed with the clean bedding & comfortable mattresses. Just to make you aware that the towel rail in the en-suite off the main bedroom upstairs was not on during our stay, so a cold room to have to go into & towels remained damp. Curtains in the downstairs bedroom would be welcomed for a darker room. Only downside was having to vacate the Property at 9am. Understood that this was across the board during covid, but holidaying about four times a year in Cornwall, everywhere else is back to a 10am exit.

- Liz, February 2023

Thank you for your comments, we are sorry the towel rail was not on for your arrival, this should have been put on prior to your visit, the rail is electrically operated and the switch to operate this is located in the cupboard on the landing. There are slatted blinds in the downstairs bedroom which are effect in keeping out the light. We will certainly approach the housekeepers in relation to a later departure. Despite the points raised we are delighted you had a wonderful stay Property Owner
Martin August 2022

“This was a great property although with high temperatures it was very hot inside with very little way to cool the place down.”

Also the house with the pool to the right had a party into the early hours making a lot of noise making it impossible to sleep. Overall though we had a good stay.

- Martin, August 2022
Sima July 2022

“Great property and with the exception of a couple of things (very dirty microwave that was not usuable - old food hanging from the top and dirty mop that made the house smell whenever the cupboard was opened) in good condition and comfortable.”

Everything was as described and overall happy with the holiday and would book again.

- Sima, July 2022

Thank you for your feedback we are happy to hear you had a comfortable stay and would book again. Apologies for the microwave, this has been brought to the attention of our cleaners and a new mop has since been purchased. We look forward to welcoming you back to Praa Waves. Property Owner
Caroline June 2022

“The property is in a lovely spot but there are a few issues which people should be aware of before they book.”

Firstly, the noise levels. There is a park & car park behind the property which draws walkers very early in the morning & teenagers late at night/early hours of the morning!! Secondly, no sun canopy on the balcony. It wasn’t that hot whilst we were there, but it was too warm to sit on the balcony for any length of time. This meant the lounge was stifling in the afternoons as it is South facing. Some form of sun cover is needed & air conditioning when the weather is hot. The property has good facilities & I can’t think of anything we didn’t have that we needed during our stay. The 2 issues above did spoil our stay & we wouldn’t return to the property for those reasons.

- Caroline, June 2022

Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased to hear you found our property to be in a lovely spot. We have stayed at the property numerous times and have never had an issue with the small parking area to the rear of the property situated approximately 150 yards away. It fits about 6 cars and is used by mainly surfers. There is a play area for children with swings etc for public use, and the ‘park’ is the village green about 200 yards away used by dog walkers so it’s too far to be an issue. The balcony is a sun trap and does get hot, especially recently with the current hot spell. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to fit a permanent sun canopy. Property Owner
Jane May 2022

“A great stay.”

..perfect location,and house well equipped. Thk u!

- Jane, May 2022
Joanne April 2022

“Beautiful apartment.”

Stunning views. Had everything we needed. Slight problem with patio door key access as the key was bent by previous guests and the note left to inform on arrival was not clear initially that access was still possible but this was resolved quickly the following day. Very quiet surroundings and spacious apartment. We loved our stay and would definitely recommend. Thank you.

- Joanne, April 2022
Shelley April 2022

“Great second visit,, would recommend to anyone, lovely sunny balcony.”

2 mins from beach and shop. Lovely clean apartment, comfortable beds and everything you need to enjoy your stay. Lovely new decking furniture. Looking forward to booking our 3rd stay. Thank you for the great welcome pack.

- Shelley, April 2022
Janette March 2022

“It was a fantastic property with an amazing view.”

Everything you could possibly need was available. We would definitely like to stay at this property again, and would recommend to anyone.

- Janette, March 2022
Ian March 2022

“I have visited Praa View twice before and it is a brilliant place to stay.”

Unfortunately this time we had a few problems as the heating had been switched to vacation mode and the parking permit had gone missing. There was also a problem with the TV aerial and so we had a workman visit to look at that. And then a sink blocked up which definitely wasn’t anything we had done as I only used it once prior to this occurring. Although these were all minor issues and the office were very helpful, it took a while to deal with them all and generally detracted from what was supposed to be a relaxing short break.

- Ian, March 2022
Shelley October 2021

“Immaculate clean and comfortable house, would recommend to anyone, fantastic views, couldn't fault anything, even in October you can sit on the balcony behind the glass out of the wind.”

We will definitely book again, more money than we have paid ever in October, but well worth the extra money. Thank you to housekeeping team for leaving so lovely and clean, and the attention to details.

- Shelley, October 2021
Lisa September 2021

“To take two days in effect from a week for cleaning is excessive and with such an expensive property seems unfair”

- Lisa, September 2021

Thank you for your feedback. As you can understand, this is mainly due to the COVID-19 pandemic requiring extra cleaning which we hope may not have to be in place much longer. We are sorry that this impacted your holiday on this occasion. Property Owner
Sally June 2021

“Super location and great property.”

Light & airy great view and relaxing to go to sleep listening to the sea. well equipped and comfortable accommodation. Will look to return.

- Sally, June 2021
Robert May 2021

“Beautiful holiday home, well located, and superb views of the beach.”

Wifi could be a little quicker!

- Robert, May 2021
David April 2021

“The views were spectacular - undeniably the best holiday for views we've ever had.”

- David, April 2021
Paul October 2020

“The flat was the best we’ve stayed in.”

Bigger than expected, with the most made of the views. One small ‘niggle’ was that there was no hand sanitiser or hand soap in any of the bathrooms.

- Paul, October 2020
Paul October 2020

“I sent an email on the Tuesday of our stay.”

We were locked out of the property when the door slammed shut in the wind. We had no way of contacting you, your wait times were ridiculous. We had no other way of contacting you. I had to borrow a ladder and climb over the balcony! The property was not clean, despite your ‘deep’ cleaning claim. There is only one key for the property, two on the fob but only one fits the door, no idea what the other is for. This is our third stay at this property with another stay booked for next year. We are considering changing that now.

- Paul, October 2020

Thank you for taking the time to send us your feedback. We are so sorry that you were locked out during your stay and found it difficult to get through to us. We will add a local contact to the details in case this ever happens again. We are also disappointed that you did not find the property as clean as you had expected, we will be taken action to address this. We are looking forward to you staying with us again. Property Owner
Chris October 2020

“We had a fabulous week and loved everything about the apartment - especially the cleanliness during these strange times.”

Thank you for the flowers and cream tea on arrival. Our only criticism was the very late arrival time of 6.30pm. We appreciate the covid situation, however, this was a bit too late. 4.30pm would have been a far better time.

- Chris, October 2020
Robert September 2020

“The property was immaculately presented upon arrival.”

Scones, jam, clotted cream and Cornish apple juice waiting for us was a lovely touch. The area is so quiet, it was easy to relax. We were fortunate with the weather and sitting on the balcony, which gets the sun most of the day, was a delight. We decided not to take our dog with us on this holiday and were glad we made that decision as, being on the first and second floors, the grass area is not easily accessible and dogs are not even allowed on it. So we would have had to take the dog out the front of the property and around to the grass area beyond a tennis court (not available for use) each time. So more dogs allowed rather than dog friendly in my opinion. Other than that I can’t fault the place.

- Robert, September 2020
Emma August 2020

“The holiday home was beautiful and fully equipped.”

Our stay was perfect!! Could I just ask for a larger saucepan! For a house sleeping 6 the largest pan was not big enough to cook everybody pasta! That is my only and very small issue Already booked again for next year!!

- Emma, August 2020
Emma December 2019

“The holiday home was just perfect and we didn’t want to leave.”

We are already talking about rebooking it for next year as we enjoyed everything about it...location, views, facilities were just perfect and made for a very special Christmas

- Emma, December 2019
Lynn October 2019

“This property is really home from home.”

Spacious and modern. The smart tv s in the living rooms and two of the bedrooms was great, as we had access to Amazon prime and Netflix. Which was fantastic, as the weather in Cornwall was absolutely rubbish last week. We would definitely stay again. Tea towels and oven gloves would of been useful though.

- Lynn, October 2019
Paul September 2019

“Lovely property.”

This is our second stay and we have booked again for next year. The property. Plus have been cleaner on arrival though and a few more bin liners available. The cleanliness was more important though.

- Paul, September 2019
Caroline August 2019

“The immaculate property was everything and more that we expected.”

It was so spacious which meant privacy for everybody. The quality of the fixtures and furnishings were extremely high. The amenities at the house were excellent. The neighbours were all delightful and the views are spectacular. We had a great holiday, I would highly recommended.

- Caroline, August 2019
William August 2019

“We loved the accommodation, even though the dishwasher was broken for the whole of the stay, which was a chore.”

Also please note that the shower drainage requires proper cleaning we had to unclog it ourselves.

- William, August 2019

The owners are delighted you loved the accommodation. They apologise for the inconvenience of the broken dishwasher. Sadly a new part had to be ordered, which delayed its' repair. The shower drain will be checked during imminent maintenance. Property Owner
Emma July 2019

“Absolutely lovely home , modern and stylish with plenty of space for the 3 generations we took to stay there .”

With sea views and a lovely lovely balcony we spent the warm evenings on relaxing with family . The beach is clean and goes on for miles and we enjoyed some lovely coastal walks as well as exploring falmouth , port leven and a visit to the nearby donkey sanctuary. A lovely property in a beautiful setting , would definitely rent again ! Thank you .

- Emma, July 2019
Victoria June 2019

“Generally the apartment was fine but we were hoping for a tv to be in all the bedrooms as stated in the particulars.”

This was one of the reasons we booked this apartment as it was a treat that we couldn't deliver on.

- Victoria, June 2019

Thank you for bringing this to our attention - we have now amended the property description. The first floor twin room doesn't have a TV included, though the two other bedrooms do have a television. Property Owner
Jan May 2019

“Praa Waves is in a wonderful location overlooking the sea, with very easy access to other places of interest.”

The apartment is superb - bright, very well equipped with good quality fixtures and fittings. It made for a very comfortable and welcoming home from home. We had a small maintenance problem during our week which was speedily fixed without fuss. The only thing we would have liked which was not supplied was a parasol or sunshade on the patio. Sykes Holidays made all elements of our holiday easy and stress-free; we would highly recommend both this location and the company.

- Jan, May 2019
Rachael April 2019

“High quality accommodation in a stunning location.”

A perfect place to ‘get away from it all’ and really relax. I very much hope to return.

- Rachael, April 2019
Neal April 2019

“Please take the above as feedback as finally I would like to say the property was the nicest most comfortable property we have stayed in and have already recommended to friends and fellow cornwall lovers.”

The first thing that struck us on arrival is that on the site the property is listed as a house, but on the receipt as an apartment. It soon became clear that there is a ground floor flat beneath the property. This meant there was no direct access to the garden as expected. In fact we had no pass code to access the shared garden area. This we got after a call. The next point was that the property was cold inside. Of the 9 thermostats all were either off or in Holiday mode (frost setting). After finding the thermostat instructions i sorted this. With the 2 items above it would have helped if there was a welcome pack with instructions ie where the towel rail switches are ( another point) where the bins are (yet another), if there was a recycling bin? local amenities (especially as the shop, due to illness, has erratic opening hours). Usually we find having rented in cornwall > 30 times in the last 20 years, there is spare bin bag and a little washing up liquid, but this was not the case here.

- Neal, April 2019

*** Owner Response*** We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Praa Waves. Thank you for your feedback which we found useful. We have now updated our welcome pack which includes the key code for the gates and instructions for the heating. Property Owner
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Summary

Over top two floors
Three bedrooms: 1 x lower floor double with TV, 1 x upper floor super king-size with TV and en-suite shower room, with shower, basin and WC
1 x upper floor twin with en-suite shower room with shower, basin and WC
Lower floor bathroom with a bath and shower over, basin and WC
Lower floor open-plan living room with balcony, kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Electric heating
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge/freezer, wine cooler, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer
TV with Netflix and WiFi
Bluetooth speaker
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available
Off-road parking for 2 cars
Balcony area with sofas and a table and chairs
Private beach access and shared rear lawned garden can be used for quiet relaxation
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 3 mins walk and pub 10 mins walk

The property

Praa Waves is a contemporary holiday home situated in Penzance, Cornwall.

It is a split-level apartment which showcases luxury rooms and magnificent views across the beach and coast.

It offers a stunning open-plan living space, with a dining area and fitted kitchen.

The kitchen has white units and sleek black worktops, as well as a range of appliances to suit your needs.

With a cosy breakfast bar and a dining table and chairs for up to six people.

There are patio doors which lead out to a balcony area, the perfect place to sit out and enjoy the sun with a refreshing glass of wine of an evening.

Settle down in front of the TV, on the large corner sofa and two armchairs, perfect for unwinding.

The property offers three bedrooms: one double, one super king-size and one twin, both with an en-suite shower room.

The ground floor has a modern bathroom with high-quality fixtures and fittings.

Have a lovely, relaxing soak in the tub to refresh those tired muscles.

The property is right on the beachfront, and makes for a wonderful day trip with the whole family.

Stretch out on your beach towels and get a tan in the afternoon sun!

Take a picnic with you - your little ones will love building sandcastles and swimming in the water.

Praa Waves is the ultimate coastal property for family holidays.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

PRAA SANDS

Marazion 4.5 miles ; Helston 6 miles ; Porthleven 5 miles

The village of Praa Sands sits on the south coast in between Helston and Marazion. Praa Sands is known for its mile-long sandy beach and excellent surfing conditions. There is a bar/restaurant overlooking the beach – the perfect spot for lunch with a view or sunset drinks. Praa Sands is also home to a Golf and Country Club, from where the most wonderful sea vista can be enjoyed whilst you play. Just inland from the beach is Pengersick Castle, the tower of which dates back to the 16th century. It is said that Pengersick is haunted, and that the ghost of a monk has been seen wandering the grounds! The house at Pengersick is rumoured to be the birth place of John Carter, the self styled King of Prussia and a tunnel which leads from the house to the beach was apparently once used by smugglers. There are supermarkets and other retail stores in Penzance (8 miles) and Helston (6 miles).

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Reviews & Ratings

“Our second visit to this lovely property.”

“This is our fourth visit here & it will not be our last!”

“I would like to compliment the housekeeper for Praa Waves (Reference 999966).”

“A beautiful property in a stunning location.”

“A wonderful apartment beautiful views.”

“A wonderful week spent at Praa Waves.”

“We always stay in a no-dog holiday home, this is our 3rd stay here, on your web site it states no pets, yet….”

“Excellent holiday accommodation with great views of the sea.”

“Super location, and a very comfortable stay, would love to come back.”

“Lovely location & house.”

“Lovely house with the amazing sea view.”

“Had a wonderful stay, beautiful location.”

“This was a great property although with high temperatures it was very hot inside with very little way to cool the place down.”

“Great property and with the exception of a couple of things (very dirty microwave that was not usuable - old food hanging from the top and dirty mop that made the house smell whenever the cupboard was opened) in good condition and comfortable.”

“The property is in a lovely spot but there are a few issues which people should be aware of before they book.”

“A great stay.”

“Beautiful apartment.”

“Great second visit,, would recommend to anyone, lovely sunny balcony.”

“It was a fantastic property with an amazing view.”

“I have visited Praa View twice before and it is a brilliant place to stay.”

“Immaculate clean and comfortable house, would recommend to anyone, fantastic views, couldn't fault anything, even in October you can sit on the balcony behind the glass out of the wind.”

“To take two days in effect from a week for cleaning is excessive and with such an expensive property seems unfair”

“Super location and great property.”

“Beautiful holiday home, well located, and superb views of the beach.”

“The views were spectacular - undeniably the best holiday for views we've ever had.”

“The flat was the best we’ve stayed in.”

“I sent an email on the Tuesday of our stay.”

“We had a fabulous week and loved everything about the apartment - especially the cleanliness during these strange times.”

“The property was immaculately presented upon arrival.”

“The holiday home was beautiful and fully equipped.”

“The holiday home was just perfect and we didn’t want to leave.”

“This property is really home from home.”

“Lovely property.”

“The immaculate property was everything and more that we expected.”

“We loved the accommodation, even though the dishwasher was broken for the whole of the stay, which was a chore.”

“Absolutely lovely home , modern and stylish with plenty of space for the 3 generations we took to stay there .”

“Generally the apartment was fine but we were hoping for a tv to be in all the bedrooms as stated in the particulars.”

“Praa Waves is in a wonderful location overlooking the sea, with very easy access to other places of interest.”

“High quality accommodation in a stunning location.”

“Please take the above as feedback as finally I would like to say the property was the nicest most comfortable property we have stayed in and have already recommended to friends and fellow cornwall lovers.”

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About the location

PRAA SANDS