The Spyglass

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Features

Sleeps 8 people
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Pets allowed

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

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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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. Sykes 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.
Mrs Leighton October 2018

“Lovely, quirky house, well equipped and great location.”
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
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 !”
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!
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 Iles 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
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The property

Perfectly located for touring the stunning far south west of Cornwall, The Spyglass is set in the centre of the historic port of Penzance overlooking the spectacular Mounts Bay.

This most unusual, beautifully furnished home is set over two floors and offers comfort and quality furnishings throughout.

Entering the children will be delighted to see the multi games area with a choice of pool, table tennis and air hockey, guaranteed to keep everybody amused whatever the weather.

There are three bedrooms, a beautifully furnished large super king-size double bedroom, a further double and a twin bedroom.

Unusually you have a choice of two staircases taking you to the homely and most comfortable living room with a splendid balcony offering wonderful far reaching views over Mounts Bay.

With a well equipped kitchen, large comfy sofas and a traditional dining table and chairs everything is provided with your comfort in mind.

Being situated in the oldest area of Penzance you will have a choice of historic old pubs and also some of the town's finest restaurants all within a few minutes walk.

With an eclectic selection of individual shops and antique shops Penzance is a most interesting town where you will find something for everyone.

A wonderful holiday home in a great location to be enjoyed throughout the year in one of the UK's mildest climates.

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

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About the location

PENZANCE

St Ives 8 miles.

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, hides a wealth of sandy beaches, rocky coves, winding village streets and other places to visit and explore. Connected by 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 is the jumping-off point for day trips to the Scilly Isles. 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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The Spyglass

Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 (Ref. 974939)

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Features

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

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

“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.”

“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.”