4.7★
Cornish Cottage Holidays rating
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2 Guests
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bathroom
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Seaside
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
46 Customer Review(s)
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Chris “The location of the Admirals View to St Ives and views from the front window are outstanding!”
The convenience to numerous bus routes and the train station is a huge benefit. The apartment is extremely comfortable and well equipped. Definitely recommend Admirals View to a couple looking for a relaxing and convenient escape.
The convenience to numerous bus routes and the train station is a huge benefit. The apartment is extremely comfortable and well equipped. Definitely recommend Admirals View to a couple looking for a relaxing and convenient escape.
- Chris, September 2023Thankyou Chris. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the stay and thankyou for leaving the apartment spotless.a.Much appreciated Property Owner
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Lisa “Fabulous St Ives apartment in a perfect location with amazing views.”
- Lisa, July 2023Wayne “Lovely property with great views and in an ideal location to enjoy all that the area has to offer.”
The private parking is literally around the corner and is a real bonus in this super busy town. Owners were absolutely lovely and very quick and helpful in resolving a minor problem we encountered. Overall a lovely apartment that i would happily book again if in the area.
- Wayne, May 2023Thankyou Mr Bennet for such a complimentary and detailed feedback. We did enjoy having you in the flat and are very surprised to see you give us such a low score when everything appeared to be excellent. Property Owner
Samantha “Beautiful property, very spacious & very comfortable, had a great week away shame about the weather.”
Beautiful view & a great location, bus station on your left & railway station on your right. Absaloutely perfect. Will definately be back.
- Samantha, April 2023Robert “A very spacious and well equipped apartment with wonderful views, lovely owners and a parking space.”
We really enjoyed our time here.
- Robert, April 2023Gaynor “We had a lovely 4 night stay here a Admiral's View.”
The facilities were top notch and the added extras (cream tea/tea bags/coffee/fresh flowers, etc) were very welcome and such a nice touch. The living area is very spacious for a two person accommodation, we were the envy of our family when we told them how much space we had (they were staying in St Ives too, in a 6 person apartment with living space half the size of ours!) The bedroom and bathroom were lovely too, bed very comfortable and lots of storage space too. The ceiling in the bathroom was low but it did not bother me as I am a shorty. Lots of board games and dvd's to keep you amused. The location is ideal, only a five minute walk to the beach and centre of st Ives, where there are so many places to eat/drink. We would recommend Scoff's (great breakfast and lunch place) The Thai restaurant on the sea front and a little cafe on the corner of St Ives, serving delicious cakes with a very warm welcome. Would definitely stay here again but maybe for longer. Also having a designated parking space in St Ives and so close to the property was fab!
- Gaynor, March 2023Many thanks for your very positive and detailed comments. We are delighted that you felt everything was top notch and would love to see you for longer on your next visit when hopefully the sun will shine on you. Property Owner
Barbara Ann “We’ve holidayed with Sykes many times and always had good accommodation.”
We won’t repeat all the positives mentioned in other reviews, suffice it to say, Admirals View proved to be a gem ! Having enjoyed a wonderful stay here, we have high praise for the apartment and it’s location. Thank you so much to the lovely owners and housekeeper.
- Barbara Ann, March 2023Thankyou for your kind comments. We were so pleased that you were able to celebrate your wedding anniversary at Admiral’s view and made such good use of the apartment. Property Owner
Russ “We have stayed at Admirals View many times before and will probably be booking it again.”
We still enjoy staying there as much as we did the first time. The location is great as it is so close to the Rail Station and the Bus station. The sea and harbour views from the lounge are fabulous.
- Russ, November 2022Thanks again for your kind comments and for returning to Admirals View. It’s always a pleasure to meet up with you again and we will continue to endeavour to ensure your stay is a happy one. Property Owner
M “I left the car in secure lockup and used the public transport Access to shops, ...”
I left the car in secure lockup and used the public transport Access to shops, beach and harbour within easy walking distance Accomodation clean and comfortable Carol the house keeper was 100% helpful We will return
- M, September 2022Thanks for giving such positive feedback and particularly for making Carol happy by mentioning her. She is a gem. It was good to see you making the most of public transport to enjoy your adventures. Property Owner
Janis “Just got back from a lovely week’s stay at Admirals View and what a wonderful week we have had!”
The property and incredible view was unsurpassable and to be within a couple of minutes walk of all that St Ives has to offer was the icing on the cake. What a beautiful little town, with all the shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, art galleries, etc. etc. that you could wish for! We would love to return in the future when hopefully the weather will be a little better, but even in the rain and wind we had the most amazing time and we would not hesitate to book this beautiful apartment again if available!
- Janis, September 2022Thank you for your positive response. We hope you will return and will be welcomed by a week of beautiful wearher! Property Owner
Christopher “Second time we’ve stayed at Admiral’s View and again it was absolutely ideal.”
Temptation is to spend all your holiday just sitting in the bay window looking at the sea and watching the world go by!
- Christopher, September 2022We are always delighted when people return to our apartment and thank you for you kind comments. Property Owner
Clare “Beautiful apartment and perfectly located.”
Private parking was a huge bonus. We’d stay here again in a heartbeat. Thanks so much
- Clare, June 2022We are so pleased you enjoyed the apartment and thank you for you kind comments. Property Owner
Nigel “Lovely holiday couldn't fault it”
- Nigel, May 2022Margaret “Admiral's View was everything that I expected and more.”
The owner provided the perfect holiday cottage for a stay in St Ives - all with matchless views of the bay. The cottage was spotlessly clean, well equipped, tastefully furnished and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this and certainly hoped to return.
- Margaret, April 2022We are so pleased that you enjoyed staying at the apartment and thank-you for your kind comments. Property Owner
Russ “This was our fifth stay at Admiral’s View and we enjoyed it as much as all the rest.”
It is ideally situated in St Ives being a short walk from the bus stop and train station. The apparent is clean, comfortable and well furnished. We are happy to recommend it.
- Russ, March 2022It’s always good to meet up with you again and we thankyou for your kind comments. Property Owner
Raymond “Lovely apartment with stunning views, would not hesitate to recommend this accommodation to our friends and family”
- Raymond, December 2021We're pleased to hear you would recommend Admiral's View; we work hard to ensure that all our guests have a great holiday and it's always good for us and our housekeeping team to receive positive feedback! We look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Property Owner
Russ “Another really nice stay.”
Our fourth - I think. Very enjoyable time in Admiral’s View. Look forward to our next visit in the spring. Sykes should offer all guests who are multiple returning customers to any listed property a discount scheme, or money off vouchers.
- Russ, November 2021Shirley “The floor in the kitchen is wooden so it is not as easy to clean as other materials, unfortunately there was bits in the corners and between some of the boards, the oven is huge and takes a long time to warm up so be prepared, a bit over the top for two people, the beautiful view is blocked a lot of the time by local buses, a problem the owner is trying to rectify, we found it noisy from upstairs at times over the bedroom although we weren’t aware anywhere else, I did find the steps to the bathroom a bit of a challenge but it does state this clearly.”
The apartment is very convenient and the car park is a bonus, the bed is extremely comfortable so a game of two halves really.
- Shirley, August 2021Thankyou for your comments. The wooden floor has now had a makeover and is much improved. Property Owner
Gillian “Admiral's View is in a super position, near the bus and train stations.”
The cream tea on arrival was a nice touch. The down side is the bathroom. It has clearly been added, and my husband at 5ft 10 couldn't stand upright in it. Also the conservatory leaked when it rained.
- Gillian, August 2021Ray “We paid double what we usually pay for a one or two bedroom property but this is the worst we have stayed in.”
Both the bathroom and kitchen were below the standard we would expect. The living room and bedroom were comfortable but in need of decluttering to make space for our own belongings. Simple things like hooks for coats, or a dishwasher, would help. The property needed a deep-clean despite covid assurances.
- Ray, July 2021Thank you for completing your feedback which has been discussed with the owners. The kitchen and bathroom are constantly being upgraded, with a new fridge and freezer recently being fitted in the kitchen. It was felt that as the property only sleeps two people that a dishwasher wasn't a necessity. The owner will fit some hooks for the hanging of coats and will add a chest of drawers for additional storage. The owner was surprised at your comment regarding the property needing a deep clean as previous guests comments regarding cleanliness have been positive. If you had made us or the owner aware of any issues during your stay, they would have been more than happy to try and rectify them for you. UPDATE: The property now has a dishwasher Property Owner
John “The apartment was good, the view was second to none.”
The only downside for me was the steepness of the steps into the bathroom and the steps in the bathroom. I was aware there were steps but I found them more of a challenge than expected. Having said that the holiday overall was very good and Admirals View was in a prime spot it's a nice place to stay.
- John, June 2021Thank you for taking the time to send in your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the steps in the bathroom were a challenge. As you are aware we do mention the steep steps in the website text, there are photographs which show the steps on the website. There is a handrail and a light which comes on automatically at the bottom of the steps. We advise that should you have any concerns that these are discussed with our Reservations Team at the time of booking. We are glad that apart from the steps, you were able to enjoy your holiday at Admiral's View. Property Owner
Ian “Great location, excellent views across the bay, apartment well equipped, we ...”
Great location, excellent views across the bay, apartment well equipped, we found it a bit noisy from flat above particularly late evening and early mornings, found the shower/bath very slippery could do with a rubber mat, other than that it was a great stay
- Ian, June 2021Thank you for your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at the apartment and the location. The owner apologises for any disturbance during your stay, as they had grandchildren staying during that week, who were early risers. A bath/shower mat will be purchased. Property Owner
Valerie “Wonderful view from the apartment and the cream tea was a lovely surprise”
- Valerie, June 2021L “Lovely apt very near all transport .”
Easy walk into centre plenty of places to eat . Lovely local walks excellent beaches .
- L, May 2021John “Excellent position and the owners were very friendly and accommodating any issue we had.”
Would highly recommend Admirals View, will return soon.
- John, May 2021Mike “Admirals view is perfect for a short break, location ideal, facilities perfect, owners very generous and overall enjoyment really good.”
- Mike, April 2021Alan “This property is spacious and beautifully presented in a location that is ideal for the railway station and local buses.”
The friendly owners live above and their description of the bathroom is open and honest, we knew what we were likely to find. You have to be very careful entering and leaving via the steps from the bedroom, internally it is a problem if you are tall and you have to be constantly aware of the three different floor levels within the bathroom. Apart from the bathroom the only things that could improve this delightful property would be the provision of a dishwasher and a Sony remote control for the Sony TV to enable easy access to subtitles and the programme guide. We had a great holiday despite Covid-19.
- Alan, September 2020Thank you for taking the time to send us your review of Admiral's View. We are so glad that you you found the property to be spacious and beautifully presented. I can now confirm that the TV has been upgraded. There are three steps to the en-suite and also steps in the en-suite itself and this is captured in the photographs and description. We do hope that you will return in the future. Property Owner
Russ “This is our second visit to this property, so we knew what to expect.”
Christmas tree and decorations were a nice surprise.
- Russ, December 2019Michael “Light and spacious apartment in very convenient location with wonderful views.”
Warm and welcoming and cream tea a very thoughtful touch! Parking a real bonus.Would return.
- Michael, November 2019Gemma “I found the booking process an absolute breeze and the communication with the house keepers Carol and Keith was fantastic!”
, they were so welcoming and thoughtful! , the place was amazing, well equipped and beautifully presented, Iv been coming to St ives for many many years and this was my first trip alone just my daughter and I , I have strongly recommended the site to my family and friends and will be using them again in th near future
- Gemma, November 2019Lee “Location superb definitely be back to St Ives in the summer.”
- Lee, November 2019Michael “Lovely apartment, bathroom let it down,looks good but although told about the steps to bathroom not told how steep they were.”
Also bathroom on three levels ,have to be careful if you get up in the night ,a power shower would be nice in this day and age ,also it would give more headroom. Nevertheless it was a lovely place to stay and ideally situated for us, near enough to walk into town, but just nice to be away from the bustle.That is why I gave it only 8/10
- Michael, September 2019Ray “Wonderful, quirky little place, very spacious and comfortable, everything you could possibly need.”
Bed very comfy, bathroom lovely, well equipped kitchen. Scones on arrival and milk in the fridge was a welcome touch. Position was perfect for the beach, restaurants, shops, town and harbour. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others. Thank you.
- Ray, August 2019Ian “This property is in an excellent location with just a short walk to the town centre and harbour.”
It was comfortable although as the description says the steps to the bathroom are quite steep. The only downside was the attention to detail with the cleaning. When we arrived we found bits on the carpet near the front bay window. The other issue was the Wi-fi which dropped out for a couple of days. Although it was not a problem for us I think some people may be a bit upset in this day and age. All in all we had a fantastic week in Cornwall.
- Ian, August 2019The owner is delighted that you had a fantastic week. They are sorry if any aspect of the cleaning fell below their usual 4/4 rating. Wi-fi in Cornwall is not the fastest in UK however most devices function well and no other guest has mentioned a poor wi-fi service. Property Owner
John “This was the first time we visited Cornwall and could not have had a better location and facilities.”
Admirals View was perfect for our holiday base. I would also like to thank Sykes for providing the app which had all the details and information we needed to enjoy an easy relaxed holiday.
- John, May 2019Russ “Your booking process was straightforward and easy.”
Your call handler was pleasant and polite. Overall, we were very pleased with your service.
- Russ, March 2019Bryan “The apartment was clean, comfortable and very well equipped.”
The harbour view from the front window was amazing and the apartment is very conveniently situated close to most local amenities. The cream tea on arrival was a nice touch as was the bottle of wine the owners presented to my wife on her birthday. We coped very well with the steep steps to the en-suite bathroom but imagine they would pose a significant challenge to guests of limited mobility. We will be back.
- Bryan, March 2019Anne “Steps in the property were a worry.”
Bathroom height a concern for anybody over 5 feet 8 inches. Otherwise everything was done to make an enjoyable visit
- Anne, March 2019Rachel “Admiral cottage is a beautiful holiday apartment with absolutely amazing views.”
the owner was brilliant and very friendly. the location was perfect, within walking distance to the train station, town, shops, pubs and beach. we will defiantly be booking again for next year.10/10
- Rachel, September 2018Hilary “Ceiling height in bathroom a problem if you are over 5’ 10”.”
Bay10 in car park a problem with roosting seagulls
- Hilary, May 2018Heidi “The location and view were excellent.”
There was quite a lot of traffic but it didn’t matter because the bedroom was at the back of the cottage and very quiet and peaceful. Just steps away from the railway and bus station & coast path.
- Heidi, April 2018Pauline “Admiral's View sort of "wraps its arms around you", its cosy, comfortable and the view is Amazing!”
! We send our thanks to the owners and to the lady who looks after Admirals View and of course to Sykes, we hope to return, St. Ives is probably the most Beautiful Bay in England, in fact after travelling part way around the world St. Ives and Cornwall is second to none.
- Pauline, April 2018Paul “Well appointed and positioned on The Terrace overlooking St Ives convenient for walking around St Ives.”
Secure parking included a short walk away, so ideal for exploring the area if travelling by car. A nice welcome, friendly and helpful.
- Paul, February 2018Linda “Admiral's View was a delightful apartment.”
It has lovely sea views, was clean and comfortable. I would certainly recommend this as a place to stay when in St Ives.
- Linda, December 2017Jean “We could not fault our stay at admiral view, lovely apartment, view spectacular.”
We look forward to a return visit in the future. Many Thanks Jean Corbett.
- Jean, October 2017Ruth “Worked well for us this year.”
Thanks
- Ruth, July 2017Summary
- All on ground floor
- One bedroom: 1 x king size double with TV and en-suite bathroom, bath with shower over, basin and WC
- Open plan living area with dining and sitting area.
- Gas central heating
- Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc in rent
- Gated private parking included in rent for 1 car
- Sorry, no smoking and no pets
- Shop 5 mins walk, Pub 5 mins walk
- Note: Babes in arms are welcome
- Note: There are 3 steep steps up to the en-suite and steps in the bathroom, see photographs
- Note: Restricted height in bathroom
- Note: The secure parking for this property is about 300m from the property.
The property
Beautifully positioned ground floor apartment with panoramic sea views over Porthminster Beach and the picturesque harbour, Admirals View offers attractive accommodation in iconic St Ives.
This much favoured holiday hot spot has a myriad of attractions; art galleries including Tate St Ives, quirky boutiques, cinema, theatre and gardens.
Dine out and indulge in the restaurants, ice-cream parlours and fish and chip shops, all just a stroll away.
The tiny harbour beach is dotted with places to sit with a pasty, latte or glass of Shiraz and watch the boats bobbing in the quay.
The sandy beaches of Porthgwidden and Porthmeor are separated by The Island and are popular with bathers and surfers.
Walkers will enjoy the South West Coastal Path with superb bay views, or hop aboard the train that skims the coastline encompassing the most striking and scenic sea vistas. Admiral's View makes a stunning getaway for couples, with a coastal-inspired interior and an open plan sitting room featuring a big bay window framing sublime ocean views to Godrevy Lighthouse.
Relax on comfy sofas or sit aside the picture window with a coffee and enjoy the seascape and harbour vista.
Rustle up a bite to eat in the modern kitchen and take lazy breakfasts at the dining table.
The bedroom has en-suite facilities with a corner bath and shower over, and the sun room is a sunny nook to sit with a novel.
There's also a dinky courtyard for storage - so bring your boards!
With ground floor accommodation, Admirals View is a very popular homestay in this much sought after destination.
Visit the popular seaside resorts of Marazion and Penzance.
Discover charismatic Mousehole and Trevaunance Cove at St Agnes.
Experience the legendary attractions of St Michael's Mount and rugged Land's End, all reached within a 30 minute drive of Admiral's View.
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About the location
ST IVES
Penzance 6 miles.
One of Cornwall's prettiest harbour towns, St Ives offers narrow streets, tight-packed cottages nestling around the quayside, the Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth museum, fabulous beaches, superb shops, a thriving community of artists, great pubs and restaurants and much more. With its semi Bohemian lifestyle and romantic air, it's easy to see why this is the county's premier holiday resort. The surrounding area has much for the visitor to see and do with abundant wildlife, fabulous coastal walks, top quality surfing and the Celtic mysteries of the Land's End Peninsula are all within easy reach. A superb destination!
Note: This property has 3 steep steps up to the bathroom and limited head room. Note: The secure parking for this property is about 300m from the property.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Last minute
- Christmas
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