Tides

Lovely accommodation, ideally located to access St Ives.

Just left Tides after a great holiday.

Just to let you know we did everything to ensure the flat was as clean as when we arrived. We noticed a barely visible small stain the carpet of the main bedroom which was there when we arrived. Also the Bosch Tassimo coffee machine didn’t work as it needs descaling. You may want to ensure it works for the next tenants. Also the sink in the bathroom off the hallway is blocked and takes ages to clear.

Fabulous accommodation, perfect location and private parking, what's not to like?

The flat is comfortable with all mod cons, including a teapot and milk jug! The welcome present was wonderful and very welcome. We'll definitely be back!

This is a return visit and always most enjoyable !

Tides was a last minute booking.

We really enjoyed the spacious accommodation and two bathrooms. Parking is so convenient right outside the window. Convenient for local amenities and beach. Carbis bay holidays keep you informed with easy instructions. Definitely recommend Tides and Carbis Bay. Holidays. Thank you.

It was our very first visit to St.

Ives & we had the most amazing time. Made even more special by staying in Tides. The apartment is exactly as advertised. It is perfectly located, has everything you should need & is lovely & warm. Parking is directly outside the apartment which my husband was very pleased about! We can't wait to go back! Thank you.

Our 5th stay in Tides and everything was exactly as expected !

Thank you.

Property was lovely and we couldn’t have asked for better.

Slight problem with microwave was attended to immediately and the pint of milk, chocolate and bag were a wonderful surprise. It was also very clean, excellent facilities, extremely comfortable and warm during our stay as the nights could get colder. Everything is there and more but if I could make minor suggestions for additions it would be hooks in the bathroom for robes and a throw in the living room (husband is always warm and I’m always cold!) for cold winter stays but these are personal preferences only. As well as the lovely apartment I would also recommend Carbis Bay Holidays very much. I last booked a holiday with them during Covid and unfortunately that holiday had to be cancelled. They were fantastic throughout and paid money back to me the following day after the lockdown announcement without my having to mess about claiming it, as was my experience previously. All in all, thoroughly enjoyed and would highly recommend!

Gallinas apartments are great to be able to walk or get into St Ives town and beaches.

There are car park spaces for your car and barrier stopping access for holiday makers who are not in the apartments. We’ve stayed a few times, twice in the penthouse which is fabulous with en-suite in bedroom, though dogs allowed, the stairs to main bedroom maybe difficult for some dogs or people. We had a pass in this apartment for The Harbour spa which was lovely. We’ve stayed in Tides twice, parking is good as right outside apartment and on same floor so easier if you’re dog can’t climb stairs, or great for anyone with difficulty walking. We had problem with heating but owner quickly sorted this out.

Lovely stay in this apartment, shame the weather was a bit up and down.

Great location for walking into town or the beach Porthminster just over the road. Great to have a parking space too. Only issue was a rather noisy faintly with small children running around and screaming above us. We were out all day most days so just put up with it. Other than that a great well equipped apartment with everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Only a few niggles, one wardrobe door was off its runner when we arrived, the basin in the main bedroom was very slow emptying and the kitchen overflow was blocked but these problems were soon sorted.

This was our third time in Tides so we obviously like it immensely.

Really enjoyed our stay at tides very clean and tidy everything we needed provided

Fantastic spacious property.

Very comfortable. Conveniently located. Clean and tidy. Parking space outside the property is a massive bonus. Would highly recommend.

Our fourth visit; this time for two whole weeks.

Need we say more! A perfect base for beaches and shops.

Wonderful stay at Tides!

The only reason I scored slightly lower on accuracy of listing was because there is only a washing machine and not washer dryer (which I only realised once I had a load of wet washing). I like to do a load of washing and drying the night before I leave and had to take wet washing home with us. I scored slightly lower on comfort as we were sometimes cold in the apartment. I couldn't find the heating instructions in the information pack to adjust the heating, so had to wing it! Listing the coffee machine brand would be helpful, so we can bring appropriate pods with us (limited selection in local shops). Only 2 dishwasher tabs left and no cleaning products, which we were used to having from previous stays. Not a big issue though as we bought some in local shops. Some kitchen tongs would be useful. We had wonderful weather and sitting on the terrace in March sunshine was amazing! Thank you for another great stay!

Another enjoyable stay

Excellent property within easy walking distance to centre of St Ives (hill in case of mobility problems).

We were more than pleased with accommodation - everything you could ask for and so clean. Warm apartment - we stayed end of Jnuary 2025 during stornmy weather. Would definitely stay again.

Beautiful apartment, 2nd time staying there.

Fantastic location, clean and modern. We will be back

Lovely and clean apartment , well situated, found sofa quite uncomfortable when sitting for a while, well equipped apartment.

The sink in the big bathroom needs attention as poor drainage

A great property in a great location.

2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms is an ideal set up. Close enough to the town centre to walk to but out the way enough to not be caught up in the hustle and bustle (one thing to be aware of is that the description of 'a mainly level walk to the town centre') is not entirely accurate! as you will definitely be improving your leg muscles on the hills & steps down and up to the beaches and the town centre! Would definitely stay here again - thank you for a great stay.

Great for parking, as right outside the property.

Beds very comfortable, towels and bedding clean. Near to great beaches and railway station. Badger Inn nearby for great Sunday lunch..

Great apartment, very clean and comfortable.

Good position for town 5-10min walk although it is up hill. Would definitely book again

It was a wonderful experience staying in Tides in St Ives.

Perfect location for accessing the town, restaurants, beaches. The allocated car parking is just right in front of the house. Highly recommended.

Very comfortable bed .

A voile at the main bedroom window (similar to that in the living room) would be useful as I felt I needed to keep the curtains closed for privacy during the day. Maybe instructions for the microwave would help as it’s very different from ours and was trial and error using it and kept beeping after we thought we had finished using it

Our third stay in Tides and good to see new beds [ very comfy ] and general refurbishments.

Excellent base [ easy parking, very well equipped, warm apartment and just a stroll down to the beautiful Porthminster beach ]

Great property in lovely location.

We had a problem with the patio doors and the local office resolved it the same day, very professional. We have stayed at Tides before and love the apartment and location, ideal for us with a dog and the local beaches. We stayed for 2 weeks and were contacted half way through to get the towels and bed linen changed. We have booked again so well done Sykes.

Lovely apartment, larger than expected which was a massive bonus.

Very well maintained to a high standard. Was very nice to have 2 bathrooms in a 2 bedroom apartment. Very quiet even though it’s placement on the ground floor. Very much enjoyed staying there and will definitely consider rebooking again.

Could you put a towel rail in the kitchen somewhere ?

Exactly as described, clean throughout, modern, excellent location, lovely welcome bits and dog treats were a very nice touch, we will be back.

Just spent 2 weeks at The Tides, after reading the previous review on the morning we travelled down I was a bit apprehensive but on arrival found there was nothing to worry about as any issues there may have been had obviously been resolved.

The Tides is a lovely comfortable apartment with everything you need for a great holiday, will definitely be back.

We’ve stayed in apartment 6 and 12 in the past in this development and unfortunately the cleanliness of this apartment was very disappointing.

There was mould on the bathroom ceiling, the twin bedroom smelt dank and mould was present on the furniture and walls in the twin bedroom. The smell was so bad that our daughter slept with us in the main bedroom as black mould spores are detrimental to health. There was hair on the top of the set of drawers in the twin bedroom. The TV cabinet doors in the living area contained bits of dirt and hair in the glass. The outside area hadn’t been swept. I can provide photos if necessary. We arrived and we thoroughly cleaned the apartment, which is extremely disappointing after a long journey. Therefore, the standard of cleanliness needs to improve considerably for future guests, to warrant the price and to be worthy of a 5 star accolade. We’d also like to make you aware this apartment is advertised including Netflix but when we tried to use it the account wasn’t registered.

A lovely property with a great location.

A couple of door hanle fittings were loose and a fixture on the microwave was off. Other than that, no complaints, and we would stay there again.

Lovely property, very clean and comfortable.

The Nintendo Wii was a big hit with us! My only suggestions: A cheese grater and some egg cups would be really handy to have there. Many thanks, Natasha

Enjoyed our stay and the apartment met all of our requirements.

A mistake on the listing said washer/dryer but new washing machine only available without any instructions or any other way of drying clothes! First class location and we will definitely stay in this complex again.

Well appointed and spotlessly clean.

Only suggestion is a soap dish for the en-suite shower, if that's the only problem there aren't any. Excellent place to stay.

This was our 2nd stay at Tides.

It is a very comfortable and well equipped apartment, well positioned for walking down to the beautiful Porthminster beach, across the beach { at low tide } to St Ives and back through the town.

The apartment was of the usual high standard we have come to expect at Gallinas point, we only have two minor issues with the listing, one was the listing about having sky TV, despite various attempts we could not connect to it, it kept saying no satellite signal, and as previous reviews had said this should be removed if it has restrictions.

There was also no Bose Bluetooth speaker as the listing had said. Apart from that it was the usual high standard, and we would have no hesitation returning.

Stayed at Tides 27th January 2023 for 10 nights, 2 adults and 1 dog.

The apartment met all our expectations, clean, well stocked, and in the prefect location for us. We know St ives well, so knew we were close enough for all the beaches, walks and pubs to eat in, but also just out of the centre of town for a quiet evening. The complex and apartment is well maintained and the parking space is invaluable, if you know St ives. We had one query so contacted Sykes direct, they got straight back to us, answered our query and were very professional, so thank you. Oh yes, and we have re-booked for next year.

Great property, well looked after and very convenient for all the amenities.

The apartment was very comfortable and clean, it was a lovely place to relax after a long day out.

The beds were comfortable and the bedding and towels were of high quality. There was a nice little welcome pack for our arrival and a nice touch that there were even some goodies for the dog. This apartment is in a great location being only a 5 minute walk to the beach and to the centre of St Ives. The addition of sky was a bonus. We would definitely visit again and would recommend to family and friends.

Everything in the apartment has been completed to a high standard and very modern which I like, great spec in the apartment, it was warm in the apartment the only thing for me is I couldn’t work the heating, the radiators never came on, that said I would definitely book this apartment again, location is perfect for a holiday in St Ives, never used the car once, like the fact we could bring our pet

Apartment clean on arrival with a nice welcome pack.

Everything needed in the cupboards to cook with, very stylish and comfortable. Would highly recommend and a bonus with a car parking space right outside your bedroom window.

As mentioned in our email upon arrival, we were really disappointed with the cleanliness of the apartment; dirty dog prints in the master bedroom bedsheets (and no spare sheets to allow us to change them!

), toilet flush not working properly (which I notice had already been provided in feedback in March!!), games for the children which did not have all the pieces. The outdoor table and chairs were also filthy! We otherwise had a lovely time but the cleanliness in this property was far below standard! Given the property is dog friendly, a dog bowel would be helpful too!

Great accommodation ,lovely location, we had an amazing holiday in St Ives

The en-suite toilet flush not working properly.

The toilet seat not fitting properly. The ensuite shower head unable to stay in one position.

The e-mail below was sent to Sykes on the 25/02, as of today I have had no response!

! Good Morning I have had a good holiday, thank you, however it is not over for another day so I do not appreciate an e-mail reminding me what I already know, especially when it is then followed up by a text! Do not worry, the apartment will be left as we found it, in fact it will be better as it took me over 20 minutes to clean the washing machine to a standard good enough to actually put "dirty clothes" in it. We regularly holiday in St Ives and this is the first time we have ventured away from our normal location and must say that we are very pleased with the apartment, complex and its position with easily accessible parking. What I cannot understand is why, given the condition that we must leave the apartment in ( no issues , it's basic manners) does it take 7 hours for it to be available for the next occupants. We arrived early and were told in no uncertain terms by the cleaning staff to go and park elsewhere as the space was needed for the maintenance man, strange then that at least two bulbs are out and no batteries left in half of the remotes! The excuse of Covid 19 is fast ending & I hope that holiday companies soon realise that people have had enough of losing a full day of their hard-earned holidays. We will holiday again in St Ives and will look favourably at Gallinas Point and the surrounding areas but, like others, will be waiting to see if and when 7 days holiday returns to 7 days holiday? Kind regards David Roberts

Hello.

I grew up in St Ives at the top of Porthmere Beach also married in 1981 at the church by the life boat station. St Ives is and always will be a very special place. The Tides is a credit to the owners, so modern with top spec appliances in the kitchen, beautiful 100% bedding and towels, The secured parking which you enter by a code and barrier is such a bonus is St Ives. Perfect.

Clean and comfy apartment in a good location

The property was very nice.

My only comments would be that do not say you have Sky TV if you aren't going to share the 4 digit pin code. I was very frustrated that I couldn't watch most programmes so essentially it felt like normal TV or child friendly programmes! Also, I would have liked some more basic household products within the kitchen such as cling film or foil, salt/pepper. I have stayed in other apartments that have had all of this. Other than that, it was really well located and only a 10 min walk down to the Harbour.

We had a great holiday in Tides apartment.

We have been going to St Ives a couple of times a year on holiday for several years now. We always book with Carbis Bay Holidays, I hope now that the company has merged with Sykes cottages that the standard remains high. We love St Ives as it has lots to do for all ages. The apartment was very comfortable, clean and had all the facilities we needed. The only negative was that the living room would have been more comfortable with a rug. We are a little disappointed with the very high prices for Carbis Bay Holiday apartments for next year.

Looked to book for the same week next year but was shocked to see that the price had more than doubled.

We find this to be ridiculous, an increase of 10-20% we can understand but 100%+ is complete exploitation of the current pandemic. This has left a sour taste and despite us wanting to book next year unfortunately the price has changed our mind.

“We enjoyed our holiday very much and would certainly book again with Carbis Bay Holidays. The accommodation at Tides was excellent and very comfortable. The booking process was very efficient and everything about the holiday met our expectations. The welcome items in the fridge were a lovely touch after our long journey.” J.Hankins

"Tides was great & lovely and clean. The scones went down a treat ! Recommend a little boat trip to St Maws from Falmouth, just to potter about in the sunshine." T. Pringle

"We were really pleased not only with the cleanliness of the apartment but having a young daughter of just 11 months was very well equipped to help with our needs. Just like 'home from home.'. Good restaurants are Fire House, Sea Food Cafe & Ocean Grill, bars we like are Hub, Fire House for pre dinner drinks, Attic bar. A nice walk is along from St Ives to Lelant and to have lunch / dinner @ The Badger." J. Bottrill

"We loved the spacious accommodation and everything we needed was on hand. Our daughters really liked the apartment and they are a couple of little hotel inspectors, very picky. Providing the Wii was a great touch for children, knowing it was there our girls came equipped with their favourite games. The TV and DVD player in their room prevented arguments. The quality of the soft furnishings and fixtures were excellent." C. & K. Lus

"Thank you for a lovely holiday at Tides we had a great time and a relaxing break. The apartment was delightful, clean and spacious for the four of us. It was great to have somewhere to park the car, a rare treat in St Ives, and to have an outside seating area We've previously stayed in the 'Downalong' area of St Ives and didn't realise how beautiful Porthminster beach was, especially in the evening as the sun is setting." K. Hartley

"Our expectations are very high, however, Carbis Bay Holidays managed to exceed those expectations in every way possible from booking, arriving, the Apartment layout and facilities as well as the cleanliness which was second to none. The location is terrific. It has been 12 years since we last visited St Ives. Thanks to you we will not be leaving it so long next time." G.Billington

"We had an absolutely fabulous holiday. Our accommodation at Tides was first class, everything had been thought of. The flowers was a lovely touch, in fact we could have stayed much longer. We tried all or most of the restaurants you recommended, the Porthminster Beach Cafe was the favourite, so much so we went back again. The cleanliness was fantastic, what more can we say but hope to be back soon." A. Lingard

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tides and were delighted with the quality of the accommodation on all counts. The apartment was well equipped and scrupulously clean. We found it to be well situated, just a short walk out of the main town, and therefore easy parking and quiet were assured throughout our stay. Many thanks to all the people who helped to make our holiday a good one." W. Robson

"We had a great week at Tides and in St Ives. Everything from the accommodation, the service while we were there, booking process and information provided was excellent. The welcome pack was also much appreciated after the journey down. The apartment itself was exactly what we wanted and in a great location for the beaches and town. The parking space was invaluable as well. It made a big difference being able to walk to the beach and town and not worry about driving or parking." Gareth Barton

Lovely apartment & great location

"The apartment was lovely & clean. Had most things we needed. Car parking space right out the front. The location was excellent for us. Very close to the beach and about 10 mins walk into St Ives. We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday."<br/>Tanya B

Well equipped apartment in convenient location

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tides. The apartment was clean, modern and had everything that we needed - loved the added bonus of having Sky and Netflix when on holiday. Jo, our housekeeper was welcoming and informative and the welcome Cream Tea was much appreciated too. St Ives itself goes without saying is a fabulous location. We loved the beautiful selection of sandy beaches all within a short walk and the opportunity to also have a train station almost on the doorstep to save us driving. Thank you, Carbis Bay Holidays we will definitely be visiting again. "<br/>Sarah & Paul

Enjoyable relaxing holiday with friends.

"All three of us were very pleased with the property. I personally have used your services before and knew what to expect. Good service and clean premises. The weather was mild and even when we had the odd shower, we were able to explore the area on foot and by car. No plans yet but would love to come down again during the Summer. We will see. Thank you for an enjoyable stay."<br/>John Grocott