Guests say
Gullsway: Kittiwake boasts stunning views and an excellent location for coastal walks and water activities. It offers a traditional Cornish holiday house experience with a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. The property has a warm, quirky charm and ample space for relaxation.
Several reviews mention cleanliness issues, including unclean floors, dust, and a grubby fridge. Although there were efforts to resolve complaints, the recurring theme suggests room for improvement.
The location receives high praise for its excellent coastal views and proximity to the beach, making it ideal for walks and water activities.
Guests found the beds comfortable and the house warm, even in colder months. However, suggestions for more comfortable chairs and the mention of an 'iffy' oven indicate some areas could be more comfortable.
The property is well-stocked with kitchen utensils and has functional facilities, but feedback indicates a need for better maintenance, clearer instructions, and updates to some appliances and fixtures.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the property owners or managers, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Gullsway: Kittiwake, a lovely ground-floor apartment is nestled on an elevated position overlooking Polzeath's coast. With two twin bedrooms and easy access to golden, sandy beaches, the apartment welcomes two couples or four friends to make themselves at home for their escape to the coastline. Park up in the off-road parking space and take in your spectacular surroundings before stepping inside; appointed with all the essentials for a short break, rustle up a tasty meal in the kitchen equipped with oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and two dishwashers for a quick cleanup, so you can continue your adventures. Enjoy a hearty breakfast around the dining table, before a morning surf, or curl up with your favourite show on the TV in the light-filled sitting room, both of which offer breath-taking views stretching out to sea and along the beautiful coastline. Rinse off the sand in the apartment's shower room, before pulling on fresh pyjamas and retiring to one of two neutral twin bedrooms. The best spot for enjoying the sea air with a morning coffee is on the picnic bench in the communal garden, before heading along the cliff path for the day's adventures. Gullsway: Kittiwake is a pleasant retreat for accessing the delights of Polzeath and surrounding attractions. Please note: This property can be booked with Refs: 1080271, 1080272 and 1080273 together sleeping 19 in total (1080272 can only be booked with 1080270 and 1080273 not on its own).
Polzeath, a seaside resort with a sandy beach backed by rock pools, is regarded as one of the top surfing beaches in the country. The South West Coast Path, a 630-mile trail that goes through Polzeath, features a number of small businesses, cafes, and restaurants. The renowned Camel Trail runs through the village, and the neighbouring town of Padstow, with its port, pastel-washed ancient houses, and well-known eateries. Polzeath is a great place to base your holiday in Cornwall.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Two twin bedrooms.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room.
Communal laundry facility
Electric storage heaters.
Oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, 2 x dishwashers, washing machine, tumble dryer.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included In rent.
Bed linen included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Shared lawned garden.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.7 miles, pub 0.4 miles, beach 0.3 miles.
Note: Garden is not fully enclosed.
Note: WiFi speed is limited to web browsing and email only.
Note: Towels are not included, please bring your own.
Note: Check-in from 4:30pm, check-out by 9am
Nearby points of interest
- Rock Beach
- Watergate Bay
- Fistral Beach
- Tintagel Castle
- Wheal Martyn
Reviews (14)
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Anne
It has outstanding views and a lovely light and happy atmosphere with lots of room to relax. Loved it!! Canât wait to visit again! Itâs our âhappy placeâ!
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Jane
I have been staying there since 1981 or before. I certainly danced on the beach at Charles and Dianaâs wedding. I donât mind it is old fashioned. However, the Henry sucks up the Lino and my cousin had to push the Lino back into the fitting slots. Why not get a G tech. We were delayed in our arrival and didnât notice there was an open doggie poo bag outside the French windows until the Tuesday after we arrived. Perhaps that explains the multitude of flies in the conservatory. The property needs a mop and bucket to wash the floors as a lot of bits seem to accumulate on the floors. It takes some experience to guess the oven temperatures. The shower is fine but I remember bathing my 51 year old son in that bath when he was 8. The dirty sheet, and it was the same one, on the top of thewashingmachinewasa bit off putting, I noticed on October the3rd and it was still there, when we left on the 11th. The curtain rails need replacing and so do the curtains, they were hanging off in the living room when we arrived. A bit off putting you know. I only have praise for the John Bray maintenance men. I have always found them friendly and helpful and they are great. I imagine they must feel that life ISAâs uphill battle. Well done them. Dirty sheets are a healthhazardyouknow. However the position makes up for everything. Iâm now into my eighties and am sad to think that has probably been my last visit as the path has got a bit steep for me. I have many glorious memories of Kittiwake and wish the owners every good wish for the future Jane Talbot I have no objection to you publishing my comments
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Susie
Clearly it gets booked all year round, so people (as do we) compromise comfort / cleanliness, for the superb views but itâs disappointing that the owners donât care for the property as youâd expect, to invest in it as it richly deserves