English Harbour

Best flat we've been to in this block.

More electronics than we needed but then we are luddites. Slip mat in the shower would be useful, and a bedside light that one could read ( you know, those old fashioned paper things) by would be handy.

Great rental - brilliant location and parking was a god send.

Beautiful sea view and well equipped inside. Don’t really have any negatives - if I’m being super lucky I would say a few things were a bit tired looking in the complex itself but who cares when you’re in such a beautiful spot of the UK!

Very good accomadation and flat in excellent position for town.

Good covered parking is really useful. Will stayed there again.

We had a great week at English Harbour with every comfort great views and total security.

Cannot recommend highly enough. Thank you. One very minor issue with the plug in the bathroom wash basin not closing so had to leave water running to use the basin. Used the shower every day anyway because of the wonderful sunny weather.

Had a lovely time, great place, perfect location.

Well equipped apartment had everything you needed and a beautiful view we have imprinted on our brains! Only a short walk to the centre of shops, cafes and restaurants and we found some great places to eat. All in all a great week’s holiday.

Great place to stay in every way , fantastic view will return Thomas

The apartment was fully equipped, it contained everything we needed for our stay and more.

Little extras like the beach towels were a bonus! It was spotlessly clean and well maintained. The view is incredible, you couldn't wish for a better one! The bed was super comfy. There's plenty of storage space for your items. All in all it was simply perfect!

A fabulous property in a great location with amazing views over Porthminster beach.

The apartment was generously equipped with everything needed for a week's stay. The bed was extremely comfortable. The bed linen and towels were of very good quality. One little drawback was the water was tepid which made for an uncomfortable shower.

This was an absolutely brilliant holiday accommodation.

Everything about it was excellent. What else can I say. But the best thing was, was the magnificent view every morning. It really made the holiday.

Third or fourth time of using this apartment, each time there has been improvements and we found it perfect for our stay.

The view from the lounge window is wonderful and to see the sunrise over Porthminster beach is breathtaking. We will certainly book this apartment again.

Everything we needed for a week was provided so this made our holiday carefree - thank you.

We’ve stayed at Carrick Widden several times and in particular like the location and parking.

This time we did not like the new Tv and all the associated entertainment which did not appeal to us. We would have preferred simpler access to ordinary Tv programmes. The only grouse.

Be nice if it was cheaper.

Beautiful property with everything we needed.

That view was second to none!

A lovely apartment, well equipped, and comfortable, the view was fantastic, the apartment was close to everything, and great to have parking.

Had a very relaxing holiday thank you.

Had a perfect stay at English Harbour.

Very clean, great location. Very well equipped & comfortable. Parking in secure gated car park. The views are stunning. Short walk to the shops, beach & train station. We walked around the coastal path to carbis bay & caught the train back. Nothing negative to say.

We've stayed here several times and love it.

Don't like all the steps!! This year the road noise was horrendous but appreciate the this is not the owners fault.

Pros: - stunning seaside and beach views - modern interior decor Cons: - very intermittent wifi, especially in bedroom - parking is HORRENDOUS.

.. gate to enter and exit the parking area is ridiculously tight, as are the parking bays (some of which are situated between closely spaced pillars that you can just about squeeze through! ). I ended up scraping my car in the process, which is likely to cost me more to repair than the accommodation...in hindsight I should have paid more for accommodation with better parking. To anyone who has a decent car they wish to avoid scraping, I can't in good conscience recommend this place as it's the most terribly conceived parking set up I've encountered.

Second visit to English Harbour both during Christmas time.

The apartment didn’t disappoint. The view from the lounge is spectacular and is a huge draw for us. The bed is super comfortable and we enjoyed having Sky tv for those relaxing nights after exploring the area. We ate out every evening as so many places in St Ives to enjoy. We even got to see Santa arrive on the lifeboat!

The property is in a great position and has good facilities inside.

The added extra of the spa over the road was also lovely. Unfortunately this didn’t out way the price paid for a flat that has a black mould problem in all of the rooms . Especially bad in the bedroom even after cleaning. It was behind the bed, the units annd along the skirting board, In the bathroom and on the living room ceiling. The smell was quite strong. How this has been missed before our arrival I wouldn’t know. Sorry for the poor review but it’s not acceptable. I won’t be using Sykes again.

Lovely property in good location.

This was the second time that we have stayed in this appartment, we had a great holiday and the accommodation was faultless.

Its so convenient for walking into St Ives, parking which is a bonus. The new fitted wardrobes are great. We had a problem with the dishwasher but the maintenance team were there within a couple of hours. We will be back next year. Thanks.

Nothing to fault.

All excellent.

Everything was beautifully presented and in good order with one exception, the adjustable shower head support/bracket (not sure what its technical name is) is broken.

The property had absolutely everything needed for an enjoyable stay. The view from the window is as illustrated on the website and couldn't be bettered.

The flat was absolutely lovely with a great view.

It was very clean and very well-quipped. As I mentioned in the visitors' book, I personally found the pillows a bit on the firm side and would suggest the option of some soft pillows too - but this is only a very minor criticism and would definitely try to book this flat again when we return to St Ives. I did also mention that on a couple of occasions the fire door into the car park was locked and suggested that a notice is put on the door asking that is is not locked at any time. Had a fantastic holiday and would definitely recommend this property to family and friends.

On arrival we were very pleased with location, cleanliness & parking.

Great views of Porthminster beach & spectacular sunrises, especially enjoyed seeing the little train coming & going. Our first impression was that the apartment was very well equipped & comfortable with good quality linen, kitchen facilities, particularly appreciated the beach towels. The bed was very comfortable, but we found the pillows too big to suit us. However there was evidence of black mould particularly in the bedroom & bathroom. Slight smell of damp & noted interior dehumidifiers left around. We needed to leave the bedroom window open at night. Unfortunately the very noisy industrial extractor fan from the hotel next door, started up at 6am waking us every morning! Neighbours light from hallway left on at night, flooded through the transom window & disturbed our nights sleep. We would suggest this is blocked up. Overall we enjoyed our holiday.

Thank you so much for the most phenomenal and memorable stay.

.. It was truly magical. Thank you for being so accommodating to us as well!

Convenient location and great sea views.

Generally well equipped and comfortable, though less attractive and less welcoming than similar apartments we have stayed in recently (including in Carrack Widden). A couple of particular niggles: the photos on the website need updating to show the current furniture - though this would probably have deterred us from booking; we also found the complexity of the TV setup frustrating and not user friendly.

We absolutely loved the flat.

Everything was perfect! When we arrived I did phone the Harbour Hotel Spa to see if we could use the pool, but the membership hadn't been renewed at that point (4th May), that was slightly disappointing, but if you did renew, it would have been useful to have been informed. Aside from that everything was fabulous. Will definitely book again.

The apartment is exactly as described and was lovely.

We loved the decor and the furnishings, sofa was great. It was ideal for quick access to St Ives, the parking was so useful. We visited every NT site in the area! Minack theatre was a bonus - they were doing a dress rehearsal for a humorous take on Madame Bovary, not an easy thing to do, and we sat in the warm sunshine to watch. We had dinner at the Harbour Hotel, using our 20% discount - excellent. Everything was lovely, but just a few points: The pillows were far too fat and firm for comfort, a choice of alternatives would have been appreciated. The curtains in the lounge area were very difficult to close, and with the morning sun, needed to be. Might I suggest you spray the curtain pole with furniture polish - it is an easy solution to provide slippability. We couldn't access Netflix - for some reason, we think maybe a previous guest had logged in. Not the end of the world, but annoying. We couldn't find any instructions regarding recycling.

This was the second time staying at English Harbour the view is beautiful, Apartment is situated just right for popping down to the town or for the beach we had some lovely walks along the coastal paths Everything you would need in the Apartment could not watch Netflix because it had been logged out of but having sky was good

excellent location ,beautiful apartment

Having visited St Ives for the last 60 years English Harbour has been one of the most convenient and well equipped apartments we have stayed in.

The views from the window are breathtaking and being able to park our car below where we are staying is a massive bonus especially in St Ives. In the apartment there was nothing that we didn’t have, normally there are not enough coat hangers, my wife was totally surprised at having so many. The fixtures and fittings were to a very high standard. We had a very good week and will be looking at booking a longer stay next year. There is just one point I would wish to mention, this year we spent 5 weeks of our summer in Cornwall and because of our length of stay there was a large reduction on the cost, I note that is not the same with Carbis bay holidays, we would love to book English Harbour for a longer stay but would appreciate a reduction in costs for a extended stay.

Having stayed here before we love the refurb.

However although the sofa looks lovely it is very uncomfortable. The bed pillows need replacing and the toilet roll holder needs moving. However it is a lovely apartment and the parking a bonus. We would love to come again price permitting.

We had a lovely holiday at English Harbour it’s a beautiful apartment with everything you need and wonderful views.

Parking the car is great as parking in St Ives is difficult but you get your own parking spot at English Harbour. We would definitely recommend this very well appointed apartment. Roger & Wendy

Loved this property, it had everything anyone could need.

Great view & location. Great parking space. Having the spa passes made it value for money as we used them frequently and it was fantastic to have that

A lovely property which is well kitted out.

Big plusses are parking, walking distance from beach and town, free use of hotel gym & pool, and the amazing view.

It is a lovely apartment however, disappointed with the bathroom sink (way too small and not really much good) and the positioning of the toilet roll is wrong, totally gets in the way) The door requires some WD40 on the hinges to stop the noise when opening and closing especially in the small hours.

The wording on the instructions to gain entry is a bit confusing, it says: "communal hall" which indicates a room instead of communial HALLWAY which is more clear and gives a totally different expectation.

Mixed feelings.

The flat is in an ideal location with only a couple minutes walk to the beach/train station/town. It also has a perfect view of the beach which was really nice especially with the table in front. We also really appreciated the spa passes included which were an amazing benefit. However, I don’t usually write reviews but felt our experience was tarnished somewhat by a couple of issues. One was the smell of the property, there was a really unpleasant smell in certain areas of the kitchen including near the fridge as well as a weird smell when you first walk in the door especially when it’s hot. We also didn’t feel cleanliness was up to a standard we’d expect as when we arrived there was bits of food on the rug, hair in the bedroom drawers, food left in the cupboard as well as the cheese grater not being clean. The smell as well as it not being 100% clean made our stay less comfortable as it made it unpleasant being in the kitchen area and we were also put off using the kitchen equipment/putting our food in the cupboards. We looked everywhere for what could be causing the smell but couldn’t find what was causing it and we also bought febreeze to improve it but it didn’t help. It’s a shame as these are problems that could definitely have been improved with thorough cleaning between guests.

The property had a couple of small issues that could be easily fixed, sealant around the bottom of shower tray re - sealed, window sill sealant also needs some work, the vacuum cleaner wasn’t emptied of the dirt etc in it so wasn’t efficient in the use of it, otherwise all good

This flat was lovely, perfect for a family of 3.

Toddler loved the space of the open plan setting. My only two criticisms are as follows 1.The sink in the bathroom is too small, water gets everywhere. 2. The strong perfumed diffusers that were put in the flat were far too strong and overpowering a smell for my liking. Pros, great location, really comfy bed, great parking, great facilities such as washing machine, pots and pans etc in the flat, making it a home away from home. Also great choice in terms of the TV and subscriptions. Thank you for the little present on arrival, juice, a bag, and biscuits, nice touch. We would stay again.

We absolutely loved our stay at the English harbour.

The apartment had everything in we would need for our stay and more. The views were absolutely breathtaking. We would love to come and stay again. Thankyou all

We had a wonderful time in the apartment, it was equipped with everything you would want for a weeks holiday.

Short walk to beach and shops and beautiful view from apartment. Only negative comment is that the bathroom sink is to small !!

Amazing apartment, stunning views, clean, modern and has everything you need for a couple for a week or more!

Parking is tight but very handy as it's hard to park in St Ives and expensive! Would come back again, loved our stay!

Just as described, great quality bedding and comfortable bed.

Plentiful hot water and good shower. Good range of cooking pans and utensils. Fab view. I found the heating instructions difficult to operate, got it working eventually but not by following details in manual. Helpful staff at office in carbis bay offered immediate help, thanks. The underground parking was easy, however it was dark and unlit so I felt uncomfortable accessing garage after dark, due to time of year this was quite early. I know it was safe but maybe an automatic sensor light could be installed? As a single woman I did feel a little vulnerable. I would still re book the property though.

English Harbour was clean, well equipped and very comfortable.

The views are fantastic. Had a wonderful stay and will be returning. The passes to the spa are wonderful especially when the weather is not so good. We would have liked two keys as we did go out separately and you needed the key to get through the garage.

Just like to say we had a wonderful weeks holiday , couldn't fault the apartment, had everything we needed and more , probably best value accommodation we have had , not for getting the fantastic view from the window over looking the beach and watching the world go by

We've stayed several times and enjoy the location, the parking and well equipped apartment.

However whilst they are not unbearable, every time we've been we've been we notice the terrible squeak from the bathroom door and the ill fitting toilet seat!! Surely both could be fixed quite easily.

We love this place, perfect location with stunning views, only a few minutes walk into town but out of the way enough to not be in the hustle & bustle, beautiful apartment with excellent facilities and very comfortable furnishings.

Every detail thought of, lovely welcome pack too. Underground secure parking a massive bonus too. We’ve stayed here 3 times now and we will definitely be back next year, it is absolutely perfect

Great location- really appreciated the close proximity to St Ives.

The apartment was modern, light and airy and the parking facility was invaluable. Not a pretty building and it would be noisy from road traffic if you needed all the windows open, but there’s always a compromise for location.

The best property in carrack widden but also expensive.

Would love to go back but not at this price.

Very well appointed and styled apartment with brilliant views over Porthminster beach.

Great central location. I stayed for two weeks and loved every moment. Would definitely choose this apartment again.

Well appointed apartment, beautiful views across the beach to Carbis Bay, quiet and convenient

Amazing apartment.

In a wonderful position, easy to walk into the harbour. Parking space easy to access. The owners have thought of everything and not skimped on comfort and decoration. The view over Porthminster beach and across the bay was stunning. Would stay again and have no hesitation recommending it. Thank you

Great property, fully equipped.

Fantastic sea view

Beautiful apartment with everything needed to ensure a perfect break.

Excellent location for us too.

The view from the window was as amazing as shown on the website, I'm not sure how long the pictures were taken but the bathroom needs properly updating there was a crack in the shower tray and alot of mould.

There was a strong smell of damp when you walk into the property and we have noticed the clean clothes we bought back smell the same. There is electrical condit behind the dressing table that is loose off the wall. There could do with being more glasses only 2 wine ones,one of which was cracked and subsequently broke. We normally stay at Gallinas point and would probably book there again due to the standard of the properties.

Lack of cleanliness.

A very mouldy shower , pictures can be provided. Greasy cooker hood Stained bed linen and quilt plus cover Non matching glassed Towel rail not working

Perfect location.

Attention to detail. Nice touches such as complementary toiletries, and provisions.

Excellent!!

What can i say.... had an amazing time in st ives, lots of lovely places to eat and had some amazing days out. Then relaxed back 'home' ..... all you could want within the apartment! Will definitely recommend and return. We have stayed at oceania and the 1 and only and are all beautiful! Thank you!

Stunning views. Great apartment

English Harbour is a beautiful apartment with stunning views. Very well equipped. Everything we could have asked for and more. Easy 5 minute walk to the harbour. Parked the car and hardly used it. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend and hope to stay again Neil & Vickey

Lovely

Stayed in November and returned 6 weeks later we loved it so much! English harbour is a real home from home, so cosy, fantastic view and has all the amenities you could wish for, especially the complimentary spa and gym passes. (Thank you!) It is perfectly placed for easy walking into St Ives, with the bonus of a secure parking space if you decide to venture further out you don't have to worry when you arrive back. Would thoroughly recommend and can't wait to return once again.

Great

We stayed here in early July. We found it was in the perfect location - close enough to wander down into St Ives but far enough out for some peace and quiet. Lovely to be within spitting distance of Porthminster beach, particularly as the weather was hot. Always good to have secure parking but I can easily see how you could leave the car there for a week and explore on foot. It's one of the few properties we would go back to as a week didn't feel enough. We particularly liked the spa passes and used them most days, even in the hot weather. It was bliss to be able to go for a swim after a long day out. Highly recommend!

Perfect 3-night break. Love St Ives at Christmas! So relaxing! Apartment was everything you could ask for 5/5! Lovely views, lovely bed, lovely cosy set up. Hopefully we can make it a yearly tradition.

What a great high spec flat that has everything you need to enjoy your holiday with gorgeous sea views. The complimentary gifts were a really nice touch, will definitely return. Thank you.

Great apartment with everything we needed and more! Fantastic sea views loved the location, very accessible to all we needed. Thank you again for a great holiday.

A fantastic stay, the apartment is wonderful, very well equipped and lots of lovely little touches and the view is just unbelievable. Will recommend to our family and friends.

Perfect apartment with wonderful views. Well equipped and presented. Pirates of Penzance at the Minack wonderful highlights of our week. St Ives open studios, brilliant as ever. Back next year.

Fabulous apartment

"Beautiful Views Excellent location Lovely and clean Perfectly furnished for comfort and needs Added bonus of parking facilities Loved the complimentary spa experience Appreciated the gifts which were a very nice touch from Carbis Bay Holidays who were a pleasure to book our holiday with. A special mention for our housekeeper who was welcoming and friendly."<br/>Gillian Hagerty

Perfect!

"3rd visit to English Harbour and its pleasing to see it continues to stay the same with high standards of luxury and comfort. Fantastic views and spa membership too. We will be booking for a 4th visit. Thank you for a fabulous apartment."<br/>Anita Bate

Excellent flat

"Very well equipped, clean and comfortable. Stunning views and a spa pass for when the weather is not so good."<br/>D White

Fantastic views.

"Had a lovely stay at beautiful apartment has all you need and is very comfortably.The views are fantastic.You wont be disappointed._The only negative when it rains the apartment has a very damp smell . Would like to say a big thank you to Haley the House keeper she answered our calls straight away and was so nice._I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate all staff at Carbis bay Holidays we have holidayed with you for many years and have always been a great company to stay with. But this year with all you have had to deal with covid you have answered emails and have phoned me back straight away 5 Star service. "<br/>caroline Hemsley

We will be returning.

Lovely, ideal spot for a young couple. Apartment very well equipped and will definitely be recommending!!

We will be returning.

Lovely ideal spot for a young couple. Apartment very well equipped and will definitely be recommending!!

We have had the best week in English Harbour and St Ives.

Great weather and fabulous coastal walks! Stunning views. Thank you!

A perfect stay!

You have thought of everything and more. Thank you so much - a rare find. All appreciated.