Dolphin Watch

Would highly recommend!

The property is very comfortable, well-equipped, and the smart TV was a great touch. My only suggestions for improvement would be to provide clearer instructions for the older storage heaters, as adjusting the temperature for the kids' room on cold nights was a bit tricky. Regular window cleaning is also needed—our arrival view was unfortunately spoiled by a lot of old bird mess on the glass. Overall, though, a wonderful stay!

I have stayed in Dolphin Watch many times over the years and we always have a comfortable stay.

The location is perfect and you can’t beat the views. The only downside during this visit were the extremely draughty windows in the lounge, normally not a problem in the summer months but made for a very cold and uncomfortable few days in the apartment given the wind and cold snap. Storage heaters were working and on but did little to alleviate the cold. A real shame as normally our stay is perfect.

A beautiful apartment, great beds, thick towels and a magnificent view!

! We were not sure about the electricity count, we only had breakfast and a tee in the evening and nearly reached the budget limit...with lunch preparation no way to keep in the budget.

3rd Visit to Gwen Marten, 1st visit to Dolphin, fabulous setting and view.

However, on arrival our 1st task was to finish the toilet cleaning - seat clearly not lifted to remove previous guest’s waste!! Disappointed to discover NO Extractor fan in an internal bathroom? Electrician came out promptly to fix but identified no existing fan - just a grill to make you think there is one? With a view like that you really don’t want 25% of it obscured by a blown glazing unit, very frustrating!! Sykes says sleep 4, yet has 5 beds, 2nd bedroom housing single and bunks, thus making the room very tight, wardrobe access difficult and upper bunk makes room dark. Great shower, plenty of hot water (but steams up without extraction). Very good mattress in main bedroom, single beds average (maybe thinking only for kids but not always the case?). On entry the 1st Ceiling light not working, when Electrician visited, he diagnosed lamp holder failed (I suggest had not just happened). Overall nice apartment just saying as it is, maybe owners should drop by occasionally for their assessment!! Sorry not all positive feedback but nice stay overall.

Great location and the window seat was used a lot, due to the fabulous view it gave us.

On arrival we were disappointed to find a half full glass of Coca Cola left on the window sill of the spare bedroom, coffee pods left in the machine, the lounge had not been dusted. That said the apartment is well equipped and comfortable.

Overall, this is an amazing apartment with breathtaking views of Carbis Bay and the surrounding coastal towns.

We had only three minor points of feedback: 1. The shower water pressure was weak, and the pressure buttons did not seem to adjust the power. Although the shower was functional, it took longer than expected. 2. The WiFi signal was quite slow, running at about 10 Mbps at times. This occasionally caused lag when using the television and phone simultaneously due to low bandwidth. 3. There was some noise from the neighbors upstairs. While this isn't something you can control, it's worth noting that they were often loud, with frequent banging, even late at night, and constant stomping. However, these minor issues were insignificant compared to how pleased we were with everything else. The location is excellent—just a 2-minute walk to the train station. The apartment was well-equipped with all the essentials, including a television with Netflix and Prime Video. It was clean, cozy, and felt very homely. We would highly recommend this apartment for couples or families looking for a coastal getaway. There are many great places to explore nearby (St. Ives being an obvious choice), and it’s wonderful to have such a beautiful and comfortable place to return to. The beach is just a 10-minute (steep) walk downhill—a fun journey that certainly helped burn off the amazing local food. The beach itself is beautiful, and we thoroughly enjoyed spending a whole day there during the week. We will definitely recommend this apartment to friends and family and hope to visit again in the future.

As you will see we gave marked you very low Please refer to the Case File that was opened by your Property Services Team.

We've holidayed many times with Sykes and never experienced anything like this before. Certainly not upto your high standards.

Dolphin Watch is a truly beautiful apartment, with breathtaking views.

And the beach at Carbis Bay is only a 10 minute stroll down the hill (maybe 15 minutes coming back up!!). We thoroughly enjoyed watching everything out of the lounge window. The apartment has everything you could wish for, and the bed was so comfortable. Safe parking area under cover for your car too. I can't recommend Dolphin Watch enough. We'll definitely be back one day. 10/10.

We had a glorious stay at Dolphin Watch.

The photos don't do the place justice. There was loads of room for the four of us, comfortable beds, hot shower, TV and Alexa, every appliance we could want, even buckets and spades for the beach.... But the view was just incredible. The train station at the end of the road made it easy getting into st Ives and carbis bay beach was just lovely.. My kids had a great time and so did we. The only thing that could have made it better where tongs in the kitchen and the wardrobes made our clothes damp, but this is a small gripe against an absolutely lovely Easter break.

Guide book needs to be updated.

Point of contact for problems not correct in book. TV system very complicated in lounge. Property wad not decorated for Christmas as promised

Beautiful apartment with incredible views.

We’ve stayed in Carbis many times and this has been our favourite place so far! Spacious, clean and very well equipped. It’s well positioned to get into St Ives on the train or just walking to Carbis Beach. We even saw lots of seals in the sea. Highly recommended

Beautiful apartment for a perfect holiday.

Absolutely beautiful place to stay.

Couldn’t recommend it enough. It has everything you need, is spotlessly clean and that view is unbelievable. The only negative is that we didn’t stay longer. We loved our time here. Thank you.

Broken front window (opening).

Filthy windows and not what we expected from the superb online pictures as advertised - this is what sold us the accommodation, but every time you looked out of the window you were drawn to this. The windows haven’t been cleaned in months. Broken toaster (9/21 comments in Visitors book) so has been for sometime and not replaced. Broken blinds (both rooms). Towel radiator inoperable. Screeching kitchen cold tap. Bedroom TV inoperable. Had to buy Fairy liquid and hand wash soap in St Ives as none. Double bed lumpy. Shower dirty internally. Apartment needs updating. Shame in the fact you can always tell when the owners do not use it themselves, needs TLC. Upside: Excellent area to explore Cornwall, beach super and very practical area to explore with young child. Scenery and wild flowers in May a delight. However £1400 for a week is not reflective value for money, prices have increased and many owners using COVID as an excuse to double prices. Would like compensation.

Everything about this property was fantastic.

We had no complaints. We have recommended it to friends and wouldn't hesitate to return ourselves.

TV bit complicated to work out especially if you are not very tech saavy.

Also could have done with the info booklets for the appliances.The microwave had me baffled. Otherwise a very enjoyable and comfortable stay.

Beautiful apartment with fantastic views over Carbis Bay.

Well equipped with everything you could want. Parking a bonus - our car hardly moved as we used the train, just a 2 minute walk away Will definitely come again

The second bedroom was very cold and the bed felt even more so away from radiator and next to external wall.

Without my hot water bottle I would have found it difficult to get warm enough to sleep. When we arrived all leads for tv were pulled out but we eventually managed to get the talk talk working only because my friend was knowledgeable about such things. Tea towel and oven gloves needed to bring kitchen up to standard of rest of apartment. If I could I would have given 4.5 stars. Apart from the above I loved it and will likely go back.

Lovely stay and really comfortable but just a few little niggles.

Few of untensils in kitchen drawer needed washing as dirty. Was very cold when we arrived could do with being warmed through ready for arrival as storage heaters took a day or too to get up to normal temperature.front door security when in property needs looking at as top dead bolt has peice missing . Could not get any hot water in taps as needed timer issue but did not want to mess about with timers .toaster as other people have mentioned only works on one side . We have only listed these things as an advisory for owners but other than this a lovely and enjoyable stay

Very good property.

Well equipped. Excellent views. Access to the beach only for fit people though due to very steep hill. Car park at the beach is £20 per day. No return.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dolphin Watch and would definitely recommend it.

It was very clean and comfortable. The view from the window is spectacular and an excellent feature to the property. The parking space is very handy. The location is perfect too, being so close to Carbis Bay beach, (be warned though it is a very steep road to access it), the train station and the coastal walk. Would easily visit again. Thank you.

Couldn't of wished for anything more.

The property had everything.Clean,comfortable and an incredible view. Wish we had booked for longer.

Dolphin Watch was a fantastic experience, the accommodation was clean, very well equipped and the view from the property is truly amazing.

I was a little disappointed that we were without a cooker for two days before an engineer came to fix it. But once it was fixed everything was fine.

Whilst the property was lovely we didn’t appreciate arriving to a full overloaded dish washer which had clearly been set before we arrived.

It was so full that nothing cleaned properly, including a frying pan that had obviously been used for scrambled eggs or something similar - I know this as I had to clean it myself. Not something you wish to do on your first day of holidays. Even if everything had cleaned again I don’t appreciate having to empty a dishwasher on my first day of holidays. Perhaps all of this can be fed back to the previous occupants/cleaners.

Great accommodation for a family with all the necessary facilities to make the stay comfortable.

Location was spot on for us.

Our week stay at end of March was very enjoyable at Dolphin Watch .

The kitchen was equipped very well and every where was clean. The apartment is very spacious and the obvious highlight is the view from the lounge window. The bay is beautiful and the sea always interesting and when the surf was high at the end of the week keeping an eye on the surfers was fun. The negative side of the wind coming up was the lounge window was very draughty with the curtains moving and hence the place became cold . The fact there is covered parking provided seems a positive but the spaces are very small and with anything other than a small car you will struggle to park . We would return at this time of the year , but not in summer as no balcony in hot weather would be disappointing. We would also look to return with a smaller car !

the heating was off on our arrival.

Dishwasher was full from prviouse people so had to empty it ourselves, never had to do that before. the bedrooms and hall both smelt stayle. we both struggle with dust allergys and nasal issues so this wasnt good for our health. this could have been due to the apoartment being shut up with no heating on. we kept the doors shut on the dinning room due to this issue. the living room, kitchen, and bathroom was all perfect. stunning views and brillient kitchen facilities. open plan was amazing. bed was so comfortable it was like being at home. the portable heater did not work but i took my own and we used it alot in the living room as it was so cold. wifi did not work well so couldn't watch stuff on tv. we had an amazing holiday. the coastal walks and the italian up the road were fantastic. walk to st ives was fantastic, i am very unfit but managed to do it. carbis bay is a stunning area. just them couple of issues that need sorting to make this stay 100% perfect.

The apartment was really lovely.

It was perfectly clean and it was great that there were some essential cleaning materials there to use. The view as everyone says is just perfect. The bed was comfortable and the bedding was lovely. The apartment was warm. The key was easily accessed and instructions were clear. The kitchen was very well equipped and having the fridge and freezer was useful. We didn’t use the washing machine and only used the dishwasher once, but it was useful that cleaning tablets had been left for both. One little thing-the dish rack was quite rigid and as a result I broke one wine glass then my husband did the same. We did replace them but future guests be careful! It was great to have the coastal path on our doorstep and we walked both directions. What spectacular views. How lucky we felt looking at the area all week.

The views are the real plus point for this flat, and it was a very comfortable and relaxing stay.

Appreciated the fully stocked kitchen equipment and the washer dryer.

A fantastic apartment with great facilities.

Only negative point was we were unable to use the dryer and could not find any instructions to make it work. This would have been useful with the lack of outside space for drying but other than this a fantastic place to spend a week. Thank you

Second stay Superb apartment with beautiful views.

Arrangements excellent Very well equipped and immaculately clean. Thoroughly enjoyed stay Sadly won’t be staying again as new management has increased cost for equivalent week next year from £649 to £896! an increase of some 38% Blatant profiteering

Great apartment!

Fantastic views all the way from St Ives to Godrevy lighthouse, I'd never tire of waking up to that view! The kitchen is very well equipped too which is always a bonus. The apartment is a good size, we were only one couple but there's plenty of room for a couple of kids too, without feeling on top of each other. For anyone with mobility issues - there are 10 steps to get up into the apartment, but once inside everything is on one level. There is also a separate shower and bath, although it's quite a large step to get into the shower. We very much enjoyed our stay at Dolphin Watch, I'm sure we'll be back!

Great accommodation, beautiful location & views.

If you want to walk to the beach be prepared to climb. Would of booked again for next year but it’s doubled in price

We had a toxic gas leak from the fridge in the apartment at Dolphin Watch, that could have been deadly.

The Company were swift in replacing the fridge for us (although I had to help....assisting with the lifting down stairs of the old fridge and the lifting upstairs of the new one. We also had a faulty toilet, this was not rectified. When I tried to engage with Carbis Bay Holidays about our experience and the stress of the toxic gas leak, they ignored all my emails for over two weeks. When I got through on the phone to ask why my emails had not been answerd, they advised me that the owners of the property would offer no apology or compensation of any kind, as they could not be 100 percent sure that the fridge had been leaking toxic gas. After all the research I did online I can be certain it was a gas leak....I can also be certain that the cleaner must have smelled it too when cleaning before our arrival - but she did nothing to report it to anyone. Overall I found the customer service of Carbis Bay Holidays to be very poor - not returning any of my emails. And the attitude of the owners to not offer any form of compensation or apology for our stress and inconvenience, shows them to be rather miserly in my opinion. I would avoid Dolphin Watch for this reason and I would not be inclined to book again with Carbis Bay Holidays or indeed Sykes Cottages, their new owner.

"We had a wonderful week at Dolphin Watch the apartment is beautiful & every bit as fab as it looked on the internet. Website was really easy to navigate & loads of pictures which was good. Booking was all seamless & I like your online payment method made it really easy to pay anytime of the day." M.Elliot

"WOW WOW WOW, and that was just the view! We had such an amazing week in Dolphin Watch. The apartment was fantastic, so clean and well kept and everything we could possibly need. Carbis bay beach was glorious, we had fantastic weather and it wasn't crowded so had a very relaxing time. The coastal walks and views were stunning. We are now converts and will be returning next year and not be venturing abroad. We were so sorry to leave and my daughter of 7 years old has asked if we could move there permanently!! OH IF ONLY" S. Hinkler

"We really enjoyed our stay in Dolphin Watch. The apartment was clean, warm and immaculate. Everything that we required was provided. We were impressed by the smooth handover and the goodies in the fridge! After our long journey to Carbis Bay, the first thing we did was to have a cup of tea and a scone! (It's the small things that count!!) The highlight of our stay was to see the dolphins swimming across the bay in Coverack. Wow! " R. & I. Gerrard

"Dolphin Watch at Carbis must rate as having one of the most stunning views in the whole of Cornwall, our accommodation was a true delight, we wanted for nothing. The advantage of being so close to the charming railway is also a bonus because you can leave the car and take in the views. We eat out at several restaruants but out of them all we liked the food and views offered at the Lifeboat Inn at St Ives." G. Childs

"Well accommodation was very good so much so we are booking again! The view from the apartment well say no more what a view!! We walked yet again one of our favourite walks, Helford to St Anthony then to Carne, up to Manaccan and then to Frenchmen's creek via Kestle before our return to Helford,Another favourite walk -Lizard to Kynance Cove, then follow coastal path back to Lizard Lighthouse then go on to Lifeboat station before a return to Lizard village. Another walk - Lizard to Cadgwith following coast path and return, after taking some brown bread and butter and purchasing some wonderful crab in Cadgwith, walking back up to the coast path, finding a bench and devouring the crab wonderful. We also completed a further 4 lengthy walks including Minack theatre to Lands End and return " M. Randell

"We enjoyed our stay at Dolphin Watch very much indeed, as we thought we would miss the hustle and bustle of St Ives but that's where the coastal train line came into it's own. It was so incredibly convenient, punctual and reasonably priced that we hardly used the car during the whole week of our stay. The apartment was very comfortable and very well equipped, the 'dolphin spotting' binoculars were a nice touch although we didn't see any dolphins this time around, they did give a good view of St Ives though, and we actually spotted a genuine tall sail ship one day." J. Hough

"From the moment we stepped into Dolphin Watch we felt at home. Our 2 year old daughter loved the view as much as we did! We had everything which we needed and really appreciated the few bits that were left in the fridge for us - especially the cream tea. Carbis Bay beach is wonderful and we used the train nearly everyday. The Sloop Inn in St Ives was great for a relaxing drink and we used the Dolphin pub in Penzance which was very child friendly. Paradise Park was really good for a rainy day as was the swimming pool at St Ives." L. Goodman

"What a great week we had at Dolphin Watch No Dolphin sightings but a very comfortable and enjoyable break. The coastal walk to St Ives was very scenic. The Barbara Hepworth museum was worth a visit. We enjoyed an evening meal at the Italian restaurant at Carbis Bay and the take away Fish and chips were fantastic! The view from the lounge window was beautiful and something we will remember for a long time. This is one place that we hope to be returning to again soon." E. Dunkerton

"We enjoyed the week in St. Ives. The apartment was great, particularly the view from the lounge. The location was ideal for us, as we travelled to Cornwall by train. So the proximity of the station allowed us to travel extensively. The apartment had everything we needed." M. Green

"This was the 3rd consecutive year we have stayed at Dolphin Watch and once again the administration and accommodation was of a high standard and without fault. Regarding the local area Blas in St Ives serves excellent burgers in a small yet relaxed environment. The Gurnards Head at Zennor produces superb food as does Fifteen Cornwall at Watergate Bay. I can also recommend One Eyed Cat bar/bistro to grab a good lunch whilst in Truro." J. Enright

"We thought that Dolphin Watch was a wonderful flat that had everything, the view from the window almost wasn't real it was fantastic. The furnishing was lovely and myself, my husband and my daughter thoroughly loved it." C. Armstrong

"We had a fantastic stay ay Dolphin Watch last week, the apartment itself was very clean and welcoming - everything we could want. No faults at all. The weather last week was lovely and we were able to leave the car as much as possible and walk or catch the train. We had lots of days on the beach both at Carbis Bay and St Ives." L. Speake

"Our 2nd stay at Dolphin Watch was fabulous. The apartment is very well furnished and equipped, very comfortable, and in a fantastic location. To eat in the local area I would certainly recommend the Gurnard's Head Inn near Zennor - great choices, especially fish and vegetarian. Also for Mexican food try The Mex in St Ives near the cinema. Small but pleasant surroundings with a varied menu at reasonable prices. The One Eyed Cat in Truro is great for lunch to support a shopping trip.And for a wonderful place to visit I recommend the National Seal Sanctuary at Gweek." J. Enright

"Lovely holilday thank you. Accommodation clean and well furnished with stunning views, admintration of booking very effiecient. Sloop Inn and the Hub in St. Ives both gastro pub food for the fraction of the price, couldn't believe it compared to London! Nice walk along coast into St. Ives, also had a good walk along Lands End cliffs." M. Stone

"As ever, Dolphin Watch was a delight (this was our 2nd visit this year) and we are already looking at dates for the coming year. It is such a fabulous apartment with an amazing view, and what with all the dvd's/binoculars/puzzles and games provided, you really don't need to spend a fortune by going out every night. Thanks to all at Carbis Bay Holidays for making everything so smooth and hassle free. The apartment was once again spotless." W. Lawler

"We had another lovely holiday in Carbis Bay and the weather was really nice and sunny during our stay. Dolphin Watch apartment was spotless, homely, well equipped and had the most spectacular views. To all of you in admin, thank you once again, as everything from booking to the standard of accommodation - was first class." J. & J. Hayes

"Dolphin Watch was beautiful and it was obvious that the family who owned it really wanted visitors to have a good time in Cornwall. Most mornings were spent admiring our beautiful view across the bay and into St Ives. The Carbis Bay Team have been most helpful and I found booking the holiday simple,and any queries I had were answered swiftly and efficiently,we will certainly be booking with you again. We would highly recommend visits to St Michaels Mount and the Minack Theatre,where we had lovely lunches both days. The Eden Project was top of out list of places to visit and it didn't disappoint,but we are glad we got there as it opened as by 1pm the place was heaving." K Gooden

"Dolphin Watch enjoys an amazing view overlooking the beach. Walks we enjoyed included going to Godrevy headland where seals might be spotted on occasions. Drive on the road from St Ives to St Just is very scenic and recommended by Cornwall guide for views of sea and sunset. The Black Rock restaurant at St Ives serves excellent quality food." P. Wong

"Just to say a big thank you to yourselves, and to the owners of 'dolphin Watch' - the apartment was superb in everyway. Cleanliness was to a very high standard, and there were nice little touches within, like the binoculars and the games/video's and dvd's. We loved it so much I have already booked a return visit in September." W. Lawlor

"We really enjoyed our holiday in Dolphin Watch. The accommodation was good and very comfortable. We saw around 11 or 12 seals both from the apartment window and different places on the shore in St. Ives and Carbis Bay. I would recommend the seal sanctuary in Gweek for a good family day out and nothing can beat the Roskillies ice cream, its a really lovely place to go to for fudge, cream tea and ice cream." J. Hurry

"Absolutely fantastic!!! I have already recommended you to my boss who is considering booking his holiday with you. The website is simple to use, the booking process is just as easy, and the accommodation (Dolphin Watch) was simply amazing! I dont think the photos do it justice!! We are already working out when to come back. Cornwall is an amazing area, and you certainly seem to find the best locations!!" L. Mustafic

"Where do we start! The apartment was fabulous, great views over the bay (didn't see any dolphins but never mind!) It was very tidy, well decorated and comfortable, everything you needed - great bathroom and a very comfy bed! Having the towels as part of the package was a small detail but very nice touch, as was the use of the binoculars - for my sea gazing!" Y. Tompkins

"The accommodation certainly met all our requirements and the view from the lounge is absolutely fantastic. We have recommended your website and Dolphin Watch in particular to at least 5 friends already." J. Ead

This is the place to make those special family memories where we saw our kids' face light up from the views, unforgettable!

"The most spectacular views of the bay. Dolphin Bay met all our expectations and beyond. The kids were in awe of the stunning views from Dolphin Bay and the excitement of seeing the train running past down below made our son's day. The look on our kids' faces when they saw the views was unforgettable. Our stay at Dolphin Bay will always be treasured as a time where we as a family made much happy memories. It was all that was needed for our family to have the much desired time together after a stressful few months of both emotional and physical challenges. Thank you Dolphin Bay."<br/>Raj Bange