Fistral Retreat
Description
Overlooking the stunning coastline of Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall, is Fistral Retreat, a contemporary second-floor apartment.
Enjoying far-reaching views from the private balcony, and a prime location near a host of amenities and attractions, the apartment welcomes four guests, providing an underground secure parking space, an open-plan living area, and flexible sleeping arrangements.
Park up before climbing the stairs or taking the lift to the second floor, arriving at the light-flooded living space, dotted with state-of-the-art facilities and plush furnishings, where you can rustle up delicious meals, gather around the breakfast bar, delve into one of many books on offer, and take in the breath-taking turquoise waters ahead.
The property also features a cloakroom for your convenience.
Venture outside for some fresh sea air, where you can dine, toast to your getaway, and plan your impending itinerary.
As sleep calls, refresh in the main bathroom, featuring sleek fixtures and both a bath and shower, before discovering the super king-size bedroom with TV and en-suite, or the twin bedroom, offering a zip/link feature and a TV.
Come morning, prepare a fresh coffee before heading into Newquay for a bite to eat at the Great Western Surf Café, or The Harbour Fish and Grill Restaurant, both adorning views of the coast, before selecting between a host of attractions; choose from a visit to Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay, a tour around Newquay Museum, a stroll along Fistral Beach, the chance to explore Newquay Zoo, an afternoon of pretty blooms at Newquay Orchard, or the opportunity to take to the water at either the Boating Lake or The Gannel Estuary.
Perranporth is a short journey away, also home to golden sandy beaches, where you can climb the Shag Rock Steps for a picturesque vantage point or enjoy a round of golf at Perranporth Golf Club, before travelling further to Padstow, for a tour of the museum and a visit to the National Lobster Hatchery, where you can also adopt and track a lobster.
Enjoy a true seascape at Fistral Retreat.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Pets Not Allowed
- Off Road Parking
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Pets Not Allowed
- Off Road Parking
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
- Washing Machine
What guests are saying
We had a fabulous time at Fistral Retreat, the views are stunning and the apartment was clean and spacious.
Our hosts could not have been more helpful when we asked if we could extend our stay by one night due to the incoming Storm Austen. It was luck that the apartment was available for that one extra night before the next guests arrived, but we were so grateful that they liaised with the housekeeper, who we also thank, to make the late arrangements so promptly and efficiently. We would not hesitate to book again and are already checking dates!
Luxury flat close to the beach.
Excellent all round
The location and the sea view are the reason to book here, and on a clear day it's genuinely special.
But the experience didn't match the premium we paid, and that's the honest summary. The glass was the main problem. Every external window was dirty, but the balcony glass was the worst of it. It looked like it hadn't been thoroughly cleaned in a very long time. I messaged the host to ask whether the windows and balcony glass could be cleaned externally so we could actually make the most of the view. It was only in their reply that I found out the window cleaner had been there just a few hours before we arrived. The reply explained that Cornwall's salt air and wind make windows dirty quickly, mentioned the cleaner had sent a walk-through video, and said they'd try to get him back that week. But if it was cleaned just a few hours before I arrived, the glass I found didn't match that. That kind of build up takes months, not hours. What bothered me as much as the glass was how the query was handled. My concern was minimalised and trivialised rather than taken seriously. I asked for the windows to be cleaned, and the salt air explanation was offered as if that closed the matter. The walk-through video answered a question I hadn't asked either. I didn't ask whether the cleaner had turned up, I asked for the glass to be cleaned. It felt like the issue was being explained away rather than addressed. More importantly, nothing happened after that message. No return visit, no follow up, no further communication at all. I raised a clear, reasonable issue and it was left with us for the rest of our stay. The problem was never resolved, and that lack of response is the part that stuck with us most. The windows themselves are in poor condition beyond just being dirty. The seals are so bad that when you close the blinds they rattle and move in the wind. On windy days, which are common on this stretch of the Atlantic coast, the whistling and howling through the bad seals was constant, in both the bedroom and the living area. There was also guttering off somewhere, so when it rained it poured like a tap against the bedroom window, loud enough to wake you up. Smaller things added up too. Several teaspoons had been put away dirty and sticky from coffee, so I had to wash them before use. There was the odd rogue hair in a drawer and on plates, some signs of water damage, and an extractor fan that could really use new bearings. The bath has no taps, just a shower head, which is worth knowing before booking. The lift is old and only runs at half its stated weight capacity. The building owners seem to have decided this is acceptable by putting up a little poem about it. If I were paying the maintenance fees I wouldn't put up with it, but since the block is almost entirely holiday lets, it seems they get away with it. I understand this is a home people live in, so I don't expect flawless. But for a premium sea view property, I do expect to be able to see the sea, to sleep without the wind howling through the windows, and to feel heard when something isn't right. Again, a beautiful place, but it just needs work to bring it up to standard, along with better service when an issue is raised.
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Note: The apartment can be accessed via stairs or a lift; the lift may not always work due to its age and so this property may not be suitable for people with limited mobility.
Note: There are steps up to the bedrooms
Please note: The property will not take short breaks during the months of July and August 2027
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
15:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1092633
Parking
Designated parking place, Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Not allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome