Guests say
Sea Breeze 17 Gannel in Truro, Cornwall, offers a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable living spaces in a brilliant location close to the beach and local amenities. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness, the peaceful environment, and the proximity to pubs and shops. While some guests have highlighted areas for improvement, the house generally provides a pleasant stay for visitors.
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed, with several guests finding the property clean and well-maintained, while others noted issues with dust, cobwebs, and cleanliness of specific items. The property seems to require more thorough cleaning between stays.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the beach and local amenities. The peaceful setting and ease of access to nearby attractions make it a desirable spot, despite some concerns about phone signal and steep hills.
Guests find the property comfortable overall, but several have reported issues with mattresses and seating arrangements. The lack of wardrobe space and some uncomfortable beds have been noted, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
Facilities are adequate, with a well-equipped kitchen and good WiFi. However, guests have reported maintenance issues such as blocked toilets, broken appliances, and insufficient hot water supply, indicating a need for better upkeep and repairs.
There is insufficient information regarding any thoughtful touches or gifts provided by the host, as no reviews mention these aspects. Therefore, it cannot be determined if guests have experienced any special attention to detail that would enhance their stay.
About this property
Sea Breeze is part of a contemporary, eco-style resort and offers a superb base for exploring the wonderful St Agnes Heritage Coast. It's a place for families and friends alike to return to of an evening to kick back and relax. There is an open-plan living space, where you can curl up on the sofas of an evening to catch up on your favourite shows. Use the dining area as your social space to plan the day's events or have a lovely home-cooked meal, prepared in the modern fitted kitchen, housing all the appliances you could need during your stay. The ground floor hosts a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room. A further three bedrooms can be found on the first floor, a king-size served by an en-suite shower room, a double and twin. Each bedroom has been tastefully decorated with a welcoming feeling in mind, and superb views across the surrounding countryside. Delight in the family bathroom, boasting a bath with shower over, so you can decide how best to prepare for your day. The property benefits from a decked area at the front with furniture, so you can sit out with a refreshing beverage or enjoy a meal. Venture towards Chapel Porth Beach, which is backed by wonderful cliffs and caves, your little ones and pets will delight in running freely in the golden sands, or enjoying a swim in the clear waters. Healey's Cornish Cyder offers a unique experience to tour a brewery, offering guided tours and a child-friendly farm where children can pet the animals. Venture into the fabulous Godrevy Heritage Coasts to discover Tehidy Woods, a picturesque nature area, with plenty of trails for walking and cycling, including an on-site café in case you feel peckish along the way. Discover the beautiful, unspoilt countryside of the St Agnes Heritage Coast, a haven for wildlife such as seals and dolphins and lovely countryside hills being situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Discover a range of award-winning pubs and restaurants serving fine food and real Cornish ale, as well as a plethora of independent stores to explore. So much to see in this fabulous region, you won't want to leave! Sea Breeze is a delightful choice for families looking to have a relaxing retreat in near the coast of Cornwall.
Porthtowan is a village in Cornwall, England, situated on Cornwall's north Atlantic coast. The village is a popular area with surfers, archaeologists and offers a small village store and local pub and restaurants. Part of the village is situated on the St Agnes Heritage Coast, boasting wonderful coastal views, a Blue Flag beach with plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, surfing and a variety of other watersports.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms which sleeps up to 6 adults and 2 children.
1 x ground floor double with en-suite shower room with shower, basin and WC, 1 x first floor king-size double with balcony, Smart TV and en-suite shower room with shower, basin and WC, 1 x first floor double and 1 x first floor twin 2'6" beds.
Bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor, open-plan living room with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, washing machine, Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Parking for 2 cars.
Ground floor terrace area with furniture.
Two well-behaved pets are welcome.
There is a fee for the second pet.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.7 miles.
Note: For additional parking there is a car park in Porthtowan by the beach, approximately 6 minutes walk from the property, this will be busier through the season and charges apply.
Note: Property best sleeps 6 x adults 2 x children under 15 years.
Note: No stag/hen/group parties or similar.
Note: We are unable to accept check ins on a Sunday.
Nearby points of interest
- Trevaunance Cove
- Fistral Beach
- Copper Trail
- Royal Cornwall Museum
- Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay
- Newquay Zoo
- Porthminster Beach Café
- Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
- Enys Gardens
- St Peter’s Church, Flushing
Reviews (24)
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Melanie
Weâve come to porthtowan for years, and decided to stay here. On arrival the property appeared clean at a glance, barring the marks/scuffs to walls, and gaps between the laminate flooring in the kitchen. And the kitchen was well stocked with appliances and utensils. However the smell on entering in the property was horrific, to the point we had all windows and doors open the full stay and had to buy air fresheners and room sprays to make it tolerable. The downstairs en-suite sink was blocked, the master en-suite shower head was Brocken and tied up with a cable tie, and the family bathroom shower wasnât working at all. The fridge shelf was broken so when we put the milk I the full thing fell out. I would say there wasnât enough comfy seating for the amount of people who can stay there, and the mattresses really do need changing as they were so uncomfortable, you could feel every spring in your back. The bedding was lovely and clean and the pillows and duvets were all nice. I will say the owner was excellent at responding to our emails and was great at keeping us updated on trying to get someone to the property to check our concerns. He also informed parts had been ordered for the showers that had broken. We managed to unblock the sink ourselves whilst there also. We are also aware that costal properties often get drains blocked due to the sand , however the smells whilst there was definitely more than sand. We were very disappointed with our stay, especially as porthtowan is our favourite place to come every year as a family. But the property has the potential to be perfect, with some time money and a good deep clean.
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Nicola
Only negative was that there aren't enough comfy chairs in the lounge for 8 people. The sofas only seat 4 and then there are 2 soft chairs so 2 had to sit in hard dining chairs. But this would not out us off staying again. Also a little better cleaning in the bathrooms is needed. The showers although clean in the mist part there was some grime around the doors and seals.
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Carly
Location was great, good proximity to the beach, 2x pubs, chip shop and shops. Lovely little touches and necessities provided on arrival. Cons The mattresses need replacing on all beds, very lumpy and uncomfortable. The two single beds aren't big enough for adults, perfect for children. (We were 6 adults). Additional mirrors required in the spare rooms. We would happily book again if the mattresses were replaced.