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Gwel an Mor

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St Ives, Cornwall Show on map

4.6

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Sky TV
  • Broadband / WiFi

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27 Customer Reviews

  • "Couple of end of season niggles e."

    G. light in the oven didn't work, extractor fan in kitchen had a sticker "out of order" on it, boiler/hot air system seemed to kick in at odd times of the night. Not much of a welcome pack - there were tea & coffee sachets in the kitchen and a Carbis Bay Holidays jute bag. It would have been nice to have been left a pint of milk & small loaf of bread instead of the bag so you don't have to go to the shops when you're tired after a long journey. The positives - fab view from the apartment, it had an off road parking space, it was quiet, easy walk into the town centre & coast path walks. Great location for exploring west Cornwall.

    We appreciate you taking the time to give us feedback after your stay. As Carbis Bay Holidays is a B-corp company we have to provide more eco-friendly items with our welcome packs and we are looking into improving these in the near future. We shall look into the other points you have mentioned. We hope to see you again in the near future. Warm regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Joy Helen4.7Sep 2024

  • "The property was stylish , comfortable and had everything we needed , for a wonderful holiday The lady who prepared the apartment for our arrival deserved a medal , it was spotless."

    We would have no hesitation of staying at Gwel an Mor again in the future.

    Thank you for your feedback we are pleased to see that you had a wonderful holiday. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the near future. Kindest regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ivor5.0Sep 2024

  • "Great place to stay."

    The whole family had an amazing time. Thank you.

    Thank you for your feedback we are glad that you had an amazing time. We hope to see you again in the future. Warm regards, Carbis Bay Holidays. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jonathon5.0Aug 2024

  • "We loved Gwel an Mor."

    Stunning top floor apartment with fabulous views. Enjoyed the generous addition of the beach towels provided, and the towels in the apartment were good quality and plentiful. Good kitchen, easy to use, and we liked the seatpads and blankets provided for sitting on the balcony. It was about a 10 - 15 minute walk to the beach and the steepness of the hill has given us a good workout! Would love to stay again.

    Thank you for your feedback we are glad that you loved the apartment. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Kind Regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Mima5.0May 2024

  • "Both loved our stay here, wanted to package up the fabulous view and take it home with us."

    Great apartment with very good quality and comfortable furnishings. Good, quiet location though walk back uphill from town may not suit all - however a bus runs until around 6 and there is a local taxi service. Loved the Jo Downs glassware and have ordered some coasters for myself! Shower in main bathroom was great - only 2 of us so didn't use the en-suite shower. Noticed slight smell of damp in en-suite at one point and wondered if there could be a slight leak or some slight water ingress. One very small, bit picky grumble - would have expected an adequate supply of toilet roll for the week considering the cost of the apartment and the high standard of everything else.

    We are glad that you loved your stay and the apartment was at a high quality. We hope to see you again in the near future. Warm regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Dawn5.0May 2024

  • "Absolutely loved staying here ."

    . much better than expected after reading recent reviews, a real home from home. Extremely modern and comfortable. All bedding, towels and kitchen equipment high end. Enjoyed the short walk down to St Ives and Porthminster beach and didn’t mind the walk back up the hill. Really looking forward to returning.

    Thank you for your feedback we are pleased to see that you had a lovely stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Kindest Regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Liz4.7Feb 2024

  • "Although this is a really lovely property with a great location and stunning views."

    There are a few things letting it down.. As advised by multiple people in previous reviews- this place needs coat hooks or a coat stand and shoe tray in the hallway. Hanging your wet coats in the lounge or a wardrobe shouldn’t be the only option. Neither of the bathroom extractor fans worked. The underfloor heating didn’t work in the main bedroom or lounge (it’s VERY hot in the bathrooms though) There was a strange smell in the lounge/kitchen area, for the whole week. We had a small window open in the lounge for the whole stay and had to buy a scented candle also. I checked cupboards, the washing machine, oven and dishwasher - I also pulled the couch out but couldn’t locate what caused the smell? The couch due to being a light colour and I guess also being end of season needs a hyper clean, the arms are seats are showing signs of dirt. Although, yes this is a self catering apartment, I don’t think it unreasonable to expect a scouring. sponge/cloth in the kitchen sink and a pate bin bag?

    Thank you for your feedback, we will be sure to pass your comments onto the owner for their consideration. We are very sorry to hear neither of the extractor fans worked during your stay we will be sure to rectify this, as well as investigate the smell. We are sorry to hear that no sponge/cloth was left this is part of the essentials pack so we will be sure to raise this with the housekeeper. Despite the issues you encountered during your stay we do hope you had a wonderful holiday, and we hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Laura3.4Nov 2023

  • "A lovely stay."

    Great view of the sea from our balcony and the living area. It is an ideal location for using beautiful St Ives as a base, a walk up a steep hill but it wasn’t a problem for us. Great to have a parking space at the apartment too, and nice and peaceful being slightly out of town (about 10 mins walk, and also from the train station if you want to explore without taking the car). Lovely spacious apartment, kitchen fully equipped with everything you need. The en suite is on the small side but does the job……and the shower is lovely and powerful! We had a problem getting the tumble drier to work, and the radiator in the bathroom didn’t work, so some maintenance checks before guests arrive would be beneficial. To make it even better I’d suggest some coat hooks in the hallway for coats, and also perhaps a shoe rack for sandy shoes and trainers rather than leave them cluttering up the hallway floor. I’d recommend this property if you’re looking for a great stay in St Ives.

    Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback its much appreciated, we are pleased to hear you had a lovely stay, thank you for bringing the maintenance issues to our attention we will be sure to rectify these. We will be sure to pass on you suggestions to the owners for their consideration. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Chloe4.4Aug 2023

  • "Great apartment and location…only area to improve would be some wall hooks to hang coats to avoid having to drape them over all the chairs."

    Thank you for your feedback and constructive comment. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Steve4.4Aug 2023

  • "Excellent property with very good facilities and great views over St Ives."

    One of the best self catering apartments we’ve ever stayed in

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear you had a great stay at Gwel an Mor and hope to get the opportunity to welcome you back in the future! With Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ken5.0Jun 2023

  • "Amazing apartment, fabulous views, loved looking out to sea especially in the April storms."

    Apartment was very well decorated, maintained and equipped with everything we could possibly need. Slightly out of town meant a bit quieter at night, but walking back up the hill several times a day made our legs ache! Still good exercise… Outside windows could maybe be cleaned more regularly….seagulls/crows have left their marks.

    Thank you for you excellent and informative Feedback following your recent holiday at Gwel an Mor and we are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. We are very sorry to hear of the marks on the windows, I can confirm Gwel an Mor does have a regular window cleaning contract but unfortunately in the current nesting season, windows are being messed again shortly after cleaning. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, The Carbis Bay Holiday Team. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anne5.0Apr 2023

  • "The apartment was excellent and was equipped with everything we could possibly need and more."

    The location and views were amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed our week and wished we had booked for longer.

    Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property and your stay! Thank you so much again for your comments and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Theresa5.0Sep 2022

  • "We stayed in this apartment for a week and have nothing but good things to say, the apartment is very top quality and the view was simply stunning stunning, will defiantly book again."

    Thank you so much for your feedback. It makes us happy to hear that you had a wonderful holiday and will be back in the future! Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Clare5.0Aug 2022

  • "What a gem of an apartment, home from home in Cornwall, had everything you need."

    Views are stunning from the balcony. Lovely, clean, comfortable and bright, little welcome pack was nice of milk, chocolate and local apple juice. Only 10 minutes walk into St Ives centre and Porthminster Beach. Downhill fine but anyone with mobility issues might struggle coming back as all uphill, but fine for us. Will definitely be returning next year to this beautiful apartment.

    Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property and your stay! Thank you so much again for your comments and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Barry5.0Jul 2022

  • "We had an enjoyable stay at Gwel an Mor."

    The view of the house was stunning and it was very clean. It’s about 10 minutes walk to the city centre of St Ives and to the beautiful beaches and so was very convenient.

    Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property and your stay! Thank you so much again for your comments and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kitty5.0Jul 2022

  • "The apartment was stunning ."

    Beautifully furnished. We are looking to return next year .

    Thank you very much and we look forward to welcoming you back again next year. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Karen4.7Jun 2022

  • "The apartment itself is lovely, the fittings in the kitchen and bathrooms good quality."

    The bedding is lovely and soft too however I found the bed to be too hard for me, however appreciate some people would be ok with it. The under floor heating is just lovely. Cleanliness isn’t as it should be, the apartment needs a deep clean. A previous customer has written ‘clean me’ on a lamp shade. The window sills and areas to the edges of the floor all need cleaning, as do the windows, inside and out: they were covered in gull poo which I cleaned as it was ruining the amazing view (appreciate this is something that happens a lot due to the nature of the source). The kitchen tap was dripping quite badly and Sykes were very good at getting this fixed. Sykes were very responsive with any issues when contacted. Checkout time is ridiculously early. I noted that another customer had commented on this in their review and was advised it was being reviewed however when I questioned it before going I was told it wasn’t going to change. With a check in of 4 and check out of 9 it does reduce the amount of time you get to enjoy the place. Also begs the question what is done between 9 and 4. Overall I loved the apartment, the windows and views and the location, it’s a nice walk to town and back.

    Thank you very much for your feedback. We are so sorry to hear that some areas were not up to our usual standard for you, all of your feedback has been taken on board and reported to the necessary departments to ensure these things do not occur again. In regards to the windows, the management company of the building arrange for a window cleaner to attend very regularly but unfortunately, as you said yourself, it happens an awful lot, especially with the location it is in. We are so glad that our local team at Carbis Bay Holidays were able to assist when contacted! We are sorry that you had been told that our arrival and departure times weren’t going to change, we are not sure where this would have come from. We are changing our check out time, which is due to come into play at the end of April. Again, thank you and we hope to welcome you back in the near future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Heidi3.1Apr 2022

  • "Attractive modern apartment with a beautiful outlook."

    A 15 minute walk into the centre. We had a problem with electricity sockets which was dealt with very quickly by Carbis Bay. Would certainly stay there again.

    Reviewed by Nigel4.7Feb 2022

  • "This was our second stay here and once again we really enjoyed it."

    The TV's in the bedrooms didn't appear to work but as we didn't need them it didn't matter to us. We replaced the batteries in one of the living room remotes as it stopped working and we couldn't turn TV on without it, so some other batteries may need replacing. As the weather wasn't always great it would have been nice to be able to watch films during the day but we couldn't as you needed a code, so could only watch after 9pm, unless you wanted to watch children's films but we do understand why this was. But none of this was really important and we would definitely like to return. The apartment is in an ideal location and has amazing views. The furnishings are very comfortable and you have everything you need. Thanks for letting us stay.

    Thank you so much for your positive feedback, we are thrilled to hear that you had such a lovely stay. We are sorry to hear that you had trouble with the batteries in the remotes, our housekeeper is going to replace these when next there. Unfortunately due to the TV having Sky this does mean that you cannot watch any 12+ films/programmes before a certain time of night. The reason that we do not give the code out to allow people to watch everything is because this would mean all guests would have access to the owners private account where things can be purchased. We hope you understand this, thank you again for your feedback and look forward to seeing you in the near future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tina4.7Nov 2021

  • "The only fault I would say is check out time!"

    9am for checkout is very early and it would be a benefit to extend it to 10/11am!

    Dear Olivia, Thank you for taking the time to submit feedback. The check in time is due for review, this was put in place to allow our housekeepers an extended time to complete a COVID_19 safe clean. We hope to invite you back in the near future, Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Olivia4.7Aug 2021

  • "Could not fault the apartment however felt it could have been cleaner."

    For example we moved the toaster and the amount of crumbs that were then all over the surface revealed that this had not been cleaned for a long time! A deep clean is needed generally. Overall very happy with the apartment. Fantastic location and view. Facilities were perfect everything there that we needed! Definitely would recommend.

    Reviewed by Sarah4.1Jun 2021

  • ""We had a fantastic stay in this lovely apartment amazing views!"

    Everything you would need was provided and the apartment was spotlessly clean. A special thanks to Kim our housekeeper."
    S Hayden

    ReviewNov 2019

  • ""We had a fantastic stay in this flat."

    Parking next to the building, lovely modern interior, quiet location within the town."
    R. Davies

    ReviewOct 2019

  • ""We were lucky enough to get to stay here for 7 nights."

    From booking to arrival at the apartment everything ran smoothly. Communication was good, emails and texts were sent to let us know full address of where we were staying and name and phone number of our housekeeper. Kim our housekeeper also made contact to let us know about getting into the apartment and where to park. When we walked into the apartment it was amazing. It was spotlessly clean and beautifully furnished. Everything you needed was available in this apartment. The view over St Ives was amazing. It was absolute luxury throughout. I just wish we could have stayed longer. We hope to return. We would definitely recommend Carbis Bay Holidays."
    Tina Salter

    ReviewOct 2019

  • ""Had the pleasure of a long weekend in this lovely modern apartment."

    Beautifully furnished and has everything you could possibly need. First class in every way. Stunning views over St. Ives . Fairly steep walk to and from the harbour - but great exercise! Would love to go back."

    Patricia HollettMay 2018

  • ""May I say on behalf of myself and my family what an amazing service you provide."

    From booking to door it's been excellent. Upon arrival our host Jess was very welcoming, showed us around the apartment and the beautiful treats that were left for us (champagne chocolates and a cream tea). WOW !!! What an amazing apartment with stunning views, I've been a st Ives regular for the past 32 years. This was by far the most prestigious of accommodation to date. It was clean very warm and felt like home for our 7 days. I would go back, the only thing missing was a can opener. Luxurious to say the least. . . . . St Ives is an amazing place and it should be on everyone's bucket list, especially with carbis bay holidays . . ." Steve Bates and the family

    TestimonialFeb 2016

  • ""We had a really lovely, relaxing holiday thank you - and really enjoyed the cream tea on our arrival."

    That was the perfect way to start the holiday! The flat we stayed in was well located, and looking out on the view each morning was a treat." Louise Murgatroyd.

    TestimonialAug 2015

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This property is part of the Carbis Bay Holidays collection.
Escape to a luxury holiday cottage nudging the Cornish coast. Carbis Bay Holidays collection of stylish self-catering accommodation ranges from penthouse apartments overlooking the white-sand beaches of St Ives, to designer country homes a pebble’s throw from the coast.

Summary

  • Penthouse Apartment
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC ,1 x twin with Smart TV
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with seaward facing balcony
  • Gas central heating
  • Oven, 4 ring ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher
  • 1 x TV with full Sky package including Movies and Sport to lounge, 2 x Smart TVs, Wifi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Balcony with furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop and pub 0.3 miles, beach 0.4 miles
  • Note: Check-in at 4.00pm, check-out by 10.00am

The property

Overlooking St Ives Bay, at Belyars Croft Apartments, in St Ives, this two-bedroom, luxurious penthouse, enjoys panoramic sea views from its living area and balcony, a short walk from the harbour, town centre, beaches and St Ives scenic railway.

Sleeping four and welcoming children over eight, its perfect for a romantic retreat or family holiday to the Cornish coast.

The clever open plan design of its spacious living area allows stunning sea views to flow throughout via the floor to ceiling glass doors, which lead out onto a private seaward facing balcony, so whether you’re cooking, dining or relaxing you can benefit from the mesmerising ocean backdrop, natural light bathes the whole space through the wall of windows lighting up its vaulted cathedral style ceilings, making the sitting area a great space to relax, cosy up on the five seater sofa, enjoying the views or the entertainment package on the 40″ Smart television with full Sky package, including cinema and sport.

The dining area is within the open plan living space and conveniently next to the kitchen, ideal for socialising with the designated chef and benefiting from its sea views, a glass table and six stylish white chairs, allow you to dine in style, or if its warm why not dine alfresco on the seaward facing balcony, the contemporary kitchen is well-appointed with white high gloss units, spacious granite worktops and integrated washer/dryer, providing all you desire for a week’s stay.

There is a choice of two bedrooms, both are located at the rear, the master king sized room has a private en-suite with enclosed shower, the second twin room, is conveniently located next to the family bathroom, both enjoy beds sumptuously dressed in Egyptian cotton, are lit with natural light through windows and offer plenty of storage space.

The family bathroom with bath and shower-over, is conveniently located by the second bedroom.

A wonderful space to relax and chill out amongst the bubbles. The glorious seaward facing balcony is accessed from the living area French doors, the decked balcony is a lovely sun-trap benefitting from stunning views across St Ives Bay and out to Godrevey Lighthouse, a table with four chairs are provided for alfresco dining.

St Ives town centre, its beaches, shops and wonderful selection of restaurants, served by its working harbour with fresh sea food, is all just a short walk away, St Ives is a stunning Cornish traditional fishing village, surrounded by golden sandy beaches, around an arc shaped harbour with pretty cobbled streets filled with boutiques, cafes and art galleries, one of the largest is the Tate and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, where you’ll find a lot of its former residents work celebrated. Carbis Bay can be reached either by the South West Coast Path, which heads towards Zenor in one direction and the Hayle Estuary in the other, this cliffside walk is a wonderful way to see the local wildlife, maybe even dolphins if you’re lucky, or via the scenic railway which runs along the coastline with breath-taking sea views all the way. Carbis Bay Beach is a beautiful, secluded bay, it has achieved Blue Flag status for its azure-coloured waters which lap against its golden shores, its lifeguarded at peak times so ideal to try the water sports on offer. Cornwall is full of fascinating and picturesque harbours, historic houses and hidden coves, some of which feature in the BBC TV series, Poldark, its also home to the world famous Eden Project near St Austell with its tropical indoor rainforest, if you’re looking for some classic sites for a selfie then the iconic sign post at Land’s End or the nearby open air theatre, The Minack, dramatically cut of a Cornish cliff should provide magical backdrops, one which will be hard to match is the majestic sight of the sun setting over St Michaels Mount, near Penzance, the kids will enjoy the thrills of the Flambards, near Helston or the animals at Newquay Zoo or Paradise Park, in Hayle. If you’re after some penthouse perfection with a stunning Gwel an Mor, Cornish for view of the sea, then this aptly named Cornish escape is ideal.

Belyars Croft

Belyars Croft Apartments are perfectly located within the award winning seaside town of St Ives, Cornwall. Ideally positioned within a 7 minute walk of the town's picturesque harbour.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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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!

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There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £100 for this property.
Access to Gwel an Mor is via two flights of internal stairs, there is no lift. Permit parking is available in an unallocated parking space located to the rear of the building.
Children over the age of 8 welcome.

SKY TV: The owner is pleased to be able to provide this property with Sky TV, please check the description for the Sky package provided. Please note that the PIN to the Sky box cannot be provided. Therefore there may be viewing restrictions applied during the day as per Ofcom regulations e.g. Watershed limitations. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Building Work Notice
There is currently building work underway at Carrick Lodge which is located adjacent to the Belyars Croft development to renovate the existing building and add an extension. Carrick Lodge is accessed by vehicle via the shared driveway accessed via Belyars Croft’s parking area. The remaining building work is expected to continue throughout 2025 and these works are projected to take place at the front/south side of the building which is the furthest point of the building away from Belyars Croft. During this time associated activity and noises may be experienced, with workmen and vehicles also being on site. Please note, the views from your apartment will not be affected.

Cordyline Croft Render Works
External render works are underway at Cordyline Croft which is located behind the Belyars Croft development. The works are expected to continue through to February 2025. During this time, associated activity and noises may be experienced. Please note, with the Cordyline Croft development being situated behind Belyars Croft, the views from your apartment will not be affected.



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