Penlan

Lovely place to stay five of went and had plenty of room it’s short walk to the train station and a little bit further to the lovely beach but remember it’s only a short hill to the beach but very steep the beach has places to eat and drink and trains are cheap into st ives also went to Truro by train all in all would definitely stay here again

A beautiful spacious bungalow in a stunning location, well equipped, comfortable and plenty of outdoor seating which we were fortunate to use every day as we had sunshine all week a few minutes walk to the beach and the train station where we got the train to St Ives and a bus (14) at the top of the hill to Hayle.

What a little gem!!

We enjoyed a relaxing week at Penlan, which is well equipped, clean and very comfortable.

In addition to the local beach we liked how easy it was to get to St Ives and back by train. Full marks to the housekeepers for the clean state of the property and the welcome pack was very much appreciated after a long journey.

Penlan is a lovely, spacious and spotless property, fully equipped for all the family.

There were 3 of us and a dog and we were all extremely comfortable, so much so that we didnt want to leave! I would recommend this property to anyone looking for modern, quality accommodation. The location of Carbis Bay speaks for itself of course and St Ives is just down the train line. We may well re-book as Penlan made the perfect base for us whilst we visited family in the area. Five stars from us!!

What a wonderful property!

As a regular visit to Carbis Bay we usually stay in a property nearby with full sea views however this year we had a dog. I was very nervous about booking pet friendly accommodation (imagine doggy smells, hair, tatty furnishings) but I needn’t have worried. Penlan is fantastic. Spotlessly clean and all the home comforts you need. Such a great location to wonder to Porth Kidney beach or catch the train to St Ives. We have found our new go to accommodation. Thank you to the owners for sharing

Penlan is a beautiful property to stay in, it is very central to all beaches and loads of beautiful walks around.

The house is very cosy, has all the untensils in the kitchen that you need , the only thing i would say is I think more attention needs to be made to the pans when cleaning as we found a roasting tray in the draw (From previous people ) and it was not washed up properly so we left it, also the welcome pack could be a little more exciting. Otherwise lovely stay.

Generally very good but: 1.

) Patio area dirty. 2.) Spider-webs around front door and white roof gutters green with ‘moss’ 3.) Some internal door handles , particularly for the living room, get stuck and difficult to open 4.) Coffee press for filter coffee is all rusty inside. 5.) Wash basin and shower in en-suite are slow to drain. Otherwise, great location with good access to the beach. Very comfortable and nice place to stay.

Penlan was a great place to stay, lovely coastal walks from the property.

Bungalow its self is lovely, only two things I would like to say is that we found dog mess under the balcony from stays before us so we never let our dogs out there, Also the welcome pack could be improved, places weve stayed in before the welcome packs have been very good, We would like to return to Penlan as ideal place for coastal walks and area around the Bungalow is very quiet.

Penlan is a fantastic property.

Our dog felt right at home. Kitchen had every utensil you could wish for. Very comfortable. Only issue we had was local building work going on from 8am and work vans parked so close to the driveway it was difficult to get the car out on days. Also workers music was loud.

Hi Could someone get back to me, I have accidentally left my spare care keys in the info drawer Yes we were very pleased with the accommodation and Carbis bay Only real comments were too many contractors vehicles parked outside and en-suite extract fan was a bit noisy We intend to rebook for next year Great experience

We absolutely loved it at Penlan.

The bungalow was warm and cosy from the minute we stepped through the door. Fantastic location a short but steep walk to the beach breathtaking views. Well equipped kitchen and the bonus of two bathrooms. The dog loved the outdoor area and we were happy letting her nose around as it was fully enclosed. We transferred to Penlan after arriving at a cottage we had booked on a B&B app ( it was awful). The owner of Penlan went out of their way to make sure we would be able to occupy Penlan at short notice! Thank you once again for this you saved our holiday and sanity! Will recommend and hopefully come back again soon.

We had an amazing stay at Penlan.

We loved the house, it was spotlessly clean, spacious, comfortable, the layout was perfect for us especially with a toddler, it has great facilities and we loved the patio adjacent to the kitchen, we sat out every night (added bonus we has great weather) and so its quiet. It is in a good location, with the train station being so close and a supermarket 4 minutes drive away. For me the only thing I can say I struggled with is the very steep hill down to the beach as my mobility isn’t great but it so worth it once you are down there as its beautiful. It has everything you need for the perfect stay.

We had the most wonderful time staying at Penlan in Carbis Bay.

The bungalow is perfect in every way with all of the amenities that you need for your stay. The position of Penlan is perfect, a short walk to the beautiful beach of Carbis Bay and also to the train station to get into St Ives. As a family of 4 adults and 2 young children every aspect of our holiday was just perfect

Lovely property, great location.

Couple of plants and tree's need a little attention, as they are little overgrown. Not easy to access behind garage. Artificial grass could do with a clean/attention. Also request for queen sized bed to be zipped and but unfortunately it wasn't.

Fantastic property, very comfortable and beautifully furnished.

Great location, just up road from train station and the beach (although a steep climb and could be difficult for anyone with mobility issues). Property had everything we needed. However, there was one fault - the showers had no temperature regulator for maximum heat and upon trying to alter the temperature in the ensuite shower, it became boiling hot. I scalded myself on neck and chest. It could have been very serious if it had been a child or on my head instead. Very upsetting and I could not find a cold setting at all. Had to apply cold face cloth and ice to chest.

Lovely house walking distance to Carbis bay beach and a decent stretch of the legs to St Ives itself Would definitely use again if available.

This is our second stay here and we absolutely loved it.

Comfortable, lovely clean place to stay with everything we needed. Super location for the beach (as long as you can cope with the steep hill back from the beach) and for walking into st Ives. Loved the local fish and chip shop too. Would definitely recommend and we hope to visit again

We absolutely loved our stay during Christmas, it was home from home!

Very cosy, comfortable in every detail (beds, bed linen, pillows, towels!), lovely living room with smart tv, well equipped kitchen. Everything that we needed for our holiday! Carbis Bay is wonderful! And the easy access by train to St Ives just made our days to explore the town perfect! We’d love to come back!! The only snag we found was the family bathroom shower, with low pressure making hard to control, either scalding hot or too cold. And the ensuite shower hose was leaking. Apart from that everything was just great and we had a wonderful time. Thank you for letting this beautiful home! Sonia

A lovely property which comfortably slept 6.

Very well equipped and immaculately clean. The property is just a short walk to Carbis Bay station, has a beautiful beach down the hill and is a perfect base to explore West Cornwall. I would not hesitate to recommend this property.

Excellent location and a fabulous spacious, very well equipped bungalow.

Comfortable beds and very dog friendly! We would love to stay here again. Great access for the branch line train to St Ives. One thing for other guests … do your homework on dog friendly Cornish beaches. Seasonal restrictions apply and Carbis bay is one of them!! So the beach in walking distance to the property is restricted.

We throughly enjoyed our stay at Penlan.

The house is well kept and comfortable. It takes about 5 minutes to walk to the train station and about 10 minutes to walk to the beach. It is very steep walking to and from to the beach so something to be mindful of. Make sure you get some fish and chips from Beck's which is the local, very nice. I would stay here again, thank you.

The property is beautiful.

Unfortunately, whilst the inside was spotless, the terrace and garden hadn't had any attention- there was an empty bacon packet in the garden and the terrace was full of sand (the rattan furniture and sand on the glass balcony). There was also half the cushions missing for the furniture which made it uncomfortable to sit on.

Penlan is very well situated for our needs, it is furnished to a high standard and has everything we needed.

. The internal layout is well thought out and the external decking is a great place to relax on a nice day. The garden is very secure for our dog and access to the property and parking for two cars is very easy. This is the second time the family have stayed there and we have no hesitation recommending it and the service provided by Sykes.

We had an amazing stay at Penlan.

... It was spotless and so comfortable... It was like being at home .. the owners have thought of everything from the outdoor areas and the quality of the interior... We have stayed at other holiday homes that were no where near the luxury of Penlan. Thank you so much... Keep up the excellent work. We will be back.

Clean and very comfortable, we had all that we needed for a really good week.

Thank you, we have booked for next year.

A wonderful bungalow for a perfect stay in Carbis Bay, everything you need for a comfortable stay, dog

Excellent accomodation beautifully decorated and excellent facilities and kitchen items.

Very spacious for 6 and 2 dogs. Only problem was smart heating that kept resetting that couldnt overide making it very hot if wasnt in or during the night. We turned rads off in bedrooms as never have heating on during night. Plus if was sorted would save money for owner. Apart from that fantastic. Nicest place stayed. Son left blue tooth headphones under pillow in twin room nearest to door. Have they been found ?happy to pay for postage.

A lovely property in an ideal location, very clean & comfortable.

Everything in the property was good quality. A couple of small niggles :- not much of a welcome pack, one pint of milk & a small bag of chocolate drops, we usually have a lot more in other places and we’ve stayed at a lot. The moss & leaves outside were everywhere and I was clearing the steps & path regularly. I know it’s February but it just would have been nice on arrival if the steps had been cleared. One last thing, on arrival the property was very cold & it would have been a lot more welcoming if the heating had been on.

Very well equipped Property Very clean and well presented We will be booking again, thank you very much for your hospitality

We could not fault the property.

So comfortable, we felt at home within an hour of arriving. It had everything we needed. Very spacious,beautifully furnished, and the location as lovely and quiet. Our only gripe was the very steep hill between the bungalow and the beach.

We have stayed in many Skyes properties over the years and visit Cornwall every year.

This was our first stay at Penlan and it didn't disappoint. The property is very well equipped, comfortable beds, fantastic showers and plenty of room. Due to the close proximity to the railway line we also made good use of that going to St Ives. We would usually walk there takes about an hour then get the train home. We would highly recommend.

We had an enjoyable week, the accommodation was everything we wanted and more.

Great location for exploring the area, minutes to the beautiful beach. The welcome gifts were much appreciated, Willow and Mabel loved the doggy treats too!!

Property was clean and tidy upon arrival - modern facilities and nice furnishings.

Great location to stay - beach only 5 mins walk away, train station into St Ives also 5 mins walk away which helps with the hassle of trying to park in a very busy St Ives!

We have stayed in many bungalows, apartments, and cottages in and around St Ives and Carbis Bay over many years.

Penlan is undoubtedly one of the best, if not, the best we have stayed in. It was very clean, had all the equipment we needed, the facilities were excellent and the location was good. The furniture and beds were of the best quality and very comfortable. We highly recommend this property and the instructions and support from Sykes cottages.

Really enjoyed our stay at Penlan.

Very homely, decor is beautiful and the property location is great for access to the beach. Well kitted out with absolutely everything you would need. Thank you we will definitely return.

This was our 2nd visit and we was just as happy as the first , The bungalow is spacious and comfortable and we love the outside area , especially as the sun was shining most of our week !

! Thank you for our ‘ treats ‘ will definitely choice to come again

This is probably the best holiday home we have stayed in over the many years of visiting Cornwall.

A great welcome back after 3 years absence due to the pandemic and a move to Scotland.

This is by far the best property we have ever stayed in - not just through Carbis Bay Holidays but but others too throughout Cornwall!

Really well equipped, spacious, beautifully decorated, dog friendly and superb to have the 2 garden areas. We hope to return!

This place provided everything we needed and more.

The beds were really comfy and we all enjoyed our welcome pack , Benson especially enjoyed his biscuits and outside was really safe for him to roam about. We will definately be coming back and have already recommended it to friends. It was an added bonus to have sky which we watched on the comfy settees. It was really near the station where we caught the train into St Ives.

Fantastic stay at Penlan and Carbis Bay, spotless and comfortable.

Issue with shower professionally addressed and did not impact our stay. Will return.

Penlan is one of the cleanest holiday lets we have ever stayed in.

It was just perfect, warm and cosy but with plenty of room and ample facilities for 4 adults, 2 children and a little dog. Highly recommended.

As with others reviewing this wonderful property, we were blown away by how beautifully appointed, equipped and spotless it was.

A lovely welcome pack of milk and Cornish goodies included - even hand-made dog biscuits ! Good position too - just wish I'd found the large fields with sea views just up the road from the house sooner in the week (it was quite a long, steep road down to the beach otherwise) - great for the morning dog walk. Highly recommend and will definitely return.

We had a very comfortable stay at Penlan.

The property has everything you need & is in a great location for accessing everything on foot. It’s definitely a great choice if you want to take your dog on holiday with you - lots of fantastic walks on the doorstep & the beach is just down the road too. Just one minor issue during our stay - we didn’t find the front door very easy to lock & we were given a bent key initially. This is definitely something that needs to be looked into for future guests - especially as the lock turns, you think you’ve locked the door but you haven’t. This didn’t impact on our holiday however as we were able to lock the door eventually. We definitely recommend the property. Thanks for a lovely stay.

Absolutely fabulous property.

We felt at home immediately. It had everything we needed for our family of 5 which included 3 young adult children and our dog. The location was perfect for the beach which our dog loved and being out of season had no restrictions. We often come to the area and will definitely be back to this property. Thank you for making our holiday a fantastic experience.

we absolutely loved the bungalow it was lovely lovely location near to beach and st ives and train station we had such a lovely holiday carbis bay is beautiful

The property was perfect for us on many levels and beautifully presented.

Everything has been catered for with an extremely well stocked kitchen, The cleanliness was second to none. Given our previous experience at another Carbis Bay property last year, it was pleasant to see the cleanliness issues had been addressed. The location is perfect. However, we knew the area hence why we selected this property. Unfortunately our stay was left a bit somber due to a leak in the roof which occurred early in to our stay. Given the leak was within the cupboard which housed the main consumer unit, this did cause concern. Carbis Bay representative attended the same day and a roofer was called the following, who confirmed there is a hole in the felt roof which in turn was causing the leak. Due to the weather, heavy rain. the leak did become worse and as such we no longer felt secure within the property and left a few days before our holiday was due to end. We have had no follow up from Carbis Bay since they acknowledged us vacating the property. I do hope this matter was addressed whilst the property was empty.

Excellent bungalow would recommend it

An excellent property in a lovely location only issue was the shower in the main bathroom it had a mind of its own in relation to the temperature!

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Penlan is a lovely bungalow in an ideal location for accessing Carbis bay beach and the south west coast walk into St Ives.

The house itself is beautiful with all the facilities you could need and was spotlessly clean. We had a brilliant stay and would love to return Thank you Carbis Bay holidays!

Very impressed with the bungalow, very clean and welcoming, perfect description of the property, everything you could need was there and more, great outdoor space.

One small issue with locking / unlocking front door, not a problem as able to use the back door instead just as easily.

Great property!

Great location! We loved that there was a train station so close to the house to get into st ives (3min train journey) for £1 each way. My only criticism (if you can call it that!) is I couldn’t find a pizza cutter, there may be one so apologies if there is but if not may be worth getting one! Thanks for a great stay!

This was totally a home from home experience.

Had an absolutely fabulous holiday and will definitely be using Sykes again and very likely we’ll make a return visit to Penlan. I cannot rate it highly enough; on every level.

Loved our stay in Penlan.

We took a risk when booking, as the bungalow was being renovated at the time so there were very little photos to see but we are so glad we took that risk- it was beautiful! So many lovely touches which made our stay feel very homely. Amazing that it was dog friendly - we had the best week exploring all the breathtaking beaches around the area - the bungalow is in a fabulous location. The only negative is that our week went way too quickly!

Absolutely fabulous bungalow.

We loved the interior decor, which was very stylish whilst also being homely and comfortable. The beds were super comfy with lovely linen. Loved the pictures throughout the house, really gave the property great character. Perfect off road parking & plenty of safe / secure outdoor garden space for children & dogs. Very convenient location for beaches, the train station and St Ives. Carbis Bay is one of the most beautiful beaches we have ever been to in the UK. We would highly recommend this property. Every little detail has been thought of, we had the best time - thank you Penlan for having us!!!

Well we feel really blessed to have been able to stay in Penlan.

It was our 40th wedding anniversary. We had to arrive at midnight due to a work commitment and the pint of milk in the fridge was most welcome. The local team were fantastic as we had to take receipt of a covid day two test at the carbis bay offices. They co ordinated brilliantly. We have booked again already for next year with Caribs bay holidays which we have used many times before. Thanks again for a great holiday

My family and I had a fabulous stay at Penlan during a very hot week in July.

The house has been beautifully renovated recently and feels very relaxed and calming when you arrive. I loved the layout and seating areas which are really good for families and lots of space too! The welcome pack and photo album helps you to settle in and learn about the area. Our main feedback is about the garden, we would have loved there to be a BBQ as the disposable ones are not very effective or safe. But we've got our fingers crossed that one may appear by the time we go back next year, as we've already booked again for August 2022! Carbis Bay is a beautiful area with links to surrounding towns on the train being really quick and avoiding having to keep driving everywhere. I've reccomended this home to lots of family and friends already.

The cleanliness of the property was no where near satisfactory and very dusty indeed handfuls of dust infact in every room ( I have photos of this when we arrived and had to clean lots of the property before we could unpack) medication ie tablet was found in children’s room which is unacceptable and proves that cleaning just wasn’t good enough even though you have added 2 further hours since Covid ( delaying our check in time) to allow for a more thorough clean?

The fault with the hot water was sorted 4 days after arrival but for a property of that standard it wasn’t really good enough at least twice both myself and my son nearly scolded ourselves with the hot tap in the bathroom. The issue with the wooden floor was also terrible and several times it was a tripping hazard especially for my young children again not good enough especially for such a new property. Overall good location but disappointed with the standard of property especially when we have stayed with Carbis Bay holidays on many occasions

We had a lovely week’s holiday in beautiful accommodation and Carbis Bay was breathtaking.

The train into St Ives was very welcome as it meant we didn’t need the car.

Accommodation was beautifully decorated & in a great location.

We love st ives & carbis bay. I was slightly disappointed by the lack of response to email enquiries from carbis bay holidays prior to our visit. We had a couple of issues with the accommodation- flooring was damaged meaning we had to be vigilant in watching the children when walking in that area, we personally think small things like providing toilet rolls & refuse bags would help.