Guests say
Hillside offers spectacular sea views and a comfortable, characterful stay in a great location near the beach. Guests appreciate the spaciousness, well-equipped kitchen, and thoughtful touches such as welcome gifts, though these are not guaranteed. While the property is generally tidy and well-appointed, some areas—particularly the kitchen and utility spaces—could benefit from a deeper clean and maintenance. Occasional plumbing issues and parking challenges have been noted, but overall, guests have enjoyed their holidays and many would return.
Several guests found the main living areas clean and tidy, but noted issues such as a dirty kitchen bin, stained kettle, and a need for a deeper clean in some areas. The sunroom and utility spaces were also mentioned as needing attention.
The property is praised for its stunning views and proximity to the beach, making it an excellent base for exploring the area. Some minor access and parking issues were mentioned, but overall the location is highly regarded.
Guests found the cottage comfortable and spacious, with well-designed living areas and a relaxing atmosphere. Some minor discomfort was noted due to plumbing smells and tired furnishings in the sunroom.
The cottage is well-equipped for holidays, with a good kitchen and ample amenities. However, maintenance issues such as quirky plumbing, blocked toilets, and tired utility areas were reported, suggesting room for improvement.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches like flowers and welcome gifts on arrival, though these are not guaranteed. Some felt that essentials such as toilet roll should have been provided.
About this property
Elevated position with spectacular views over Praa Sands and a sandy beach just 500 yards away, ideal for family holidays by the sea.. 30 steep steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Chromecast, DVD Player, CD Player
Dining room.
Kitchen: (2 Steps), Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Sun Room.
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, No Toilet
Separate Toilet..
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Small enclosed front garden with decking and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Spectacular views over the beach and coastline. This spacious, semi-detached holiday property, located in an elevated position, with breathtaking views across the beautiful long sandy beach of Praa Sands and out to Mount Bay. There is a shared footpath to the family friendly sandy beach which has lifeguards on patrol during the summer months and is also enjoyed by surfers. For walks the Cornish Coastal footpath passes the property. Nearby are St Michael’s Mount, Marazion, Praa Sands golf course, Flambards at Helston, sailing, surfing and great coastal walks. Visit the quaint fishing harbour of Newlyn and Mousehole. Heading in land, the countryside offers wide open moorland, rolling hillsides and stunning granite headlands. Ideal for those who want to escape the crowds. Other attractions include the busy town of Penzance with its long promenade and Lido, restaurants, bars and summer market at Porthleven. Nearby gastro pubs and beachfront bar. No matter what you are looking for in a holiday, Cornwall has something to offer and boasts a mild temperate climate all year round. Beach 500 yards. Shop and pub ¼ mile, restaurant 1 mile.
Free WiFi
There are 30 steep steps to the entrance of this property and there are two internal steps. Please note check in is 16.00 and check out is 10am.
Nearby points of interest
- Porthminster Beach Café
- Anima-Mundi (Formerly Millennium)
- Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
- Minack Theatre
- Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
- Jackson Foundation
- Kynance Cove
- Cadgwith Cove
- Porthchapel Beach
- Enys Gardens
Reviews (8)
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Confirmed Guest
Fabulous views and setting. Characterful property with plenty of room. Lovely and comfortable with good safety light at top of stairs. Lots to do in the area, with interesting and charming places to visit. Well designed kitchen space (only slight negative is placement of extractor fan buttons which you can't see to operate unless you put your head over heated pans). Fantastic deck and view (in all weathers)Suggestions for improvements:Downstairs shower room & utility 'zone' would benefit from a spruce up. Really not room for 2 modern sized cars, especially when neighbours need 2 car spaces in same area. Access route to beach needs some cutting back to make mobility access easier.Overall, a delightful place to stay. We were sad to leave, and hope to return in the near future.Thank you.
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Confirmed Guest
Nice place good views the beach is about a 10 minutes walk away and it's a nice beach
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Marie
Lovely house. Unfortunately we were unable to park outside as the road was being dug up and tarmaced. This meant having to carry shopping a fair distance away Also the previous occupants had blocked downstairs toilet The plumber came and we had to stay in for 2hrs and he was unable to fix it(not his fault).the toilet needed taking out.Without these isues I can imagine it would be a lovely holiday as location is wonderful.