Alfred Wallis

Finding the accommodation and temporary car parking was an issue, otherwise a superb property.

We liked the additional small touches such as the flowers.

Beautiful apartment, great views, very clean and comfortable.

We had fantastic weather all week, the new car parking location, though a slightly further walk is superb, spacious and secure. The inclusion of fresh roses was a real treat. We will definitely stay again. A perfect centrally located base for our holiday.

We enjoyed or stay very much, more so once I managed to get the central heating working after 2 cold days and nights, (it was switched off at the boiler and it was very difficult to reach).

the apartment was clean and comfortable, the views from the balcony was stunning, the sky box was not working but that wasn't an issue for us. I did report the issues to the office on the Monday and they offered to send someone out.

This property is described as having two balconies, on arrival we discovered only one was available to use.

We booked this apartment in April, having looked back at the reviews, during our stay, this was reported in June and no one notified us before our holiday. Having reported it, the owner said it was ok as one balcony was available, and offered no redress. The balcony just about seats two, there was three of us so we could not all sit outside at the same time. The mat in the dining area is a trip hazard and dirty. The parking area needs to be clearly marked as the number is obscured by undergrowth. I would not stay here again.

On arrival, we were disappointed to find that one of the balconies was out of action.

The cold water in the twin bedroom was not working and plumbers established that the service valve had not been turned on. There was no toaster and when reported it was disputed by the owner, THERE WAS NO TOASTER! It took several days to get one. The WiFI was not working at all in any of the apartments. I can see from earlier comments that this had been reported but not resolved. Blamed BT

Alfred Wallis is a great location to explore St Ives and soak up the wonderful views.

The apartment is located on the second floor and parking is about a 7 minute walk away. I would advise unloading at the long stay car park as the road leading down to the apartment is very narrow. The allocated space itself was easy enough find by the directions given, however the space was hard to locate due to overgrown weeds and a large 4x4 encroaching on the allocated space for Alfred Wallis. The markings had also faded. The space is more suited for a smaller car rather than a large family car. Once parked, we rarely needed the car unless we were heading out of St Ives. There are plenty of walks, shops, beaches, bus transportation to get around. Access to the property involves steps and steep inclines. Some would find this difficult. It certainly helped me reach 10k steps a day! We arrived late Friday evening due to traffic. The key collection instructions were clear and easy to find. We were greeted with an overwhelming smell from the drains in both bathrooms. After flushing the shower drains through with hot water this did seem to help. The apartment was clean, beds were comfy. Both bathrooms had been updated since the photos on the advertisement. A new sofa in the living area. I would point out there were no hand soaps in both bathrooms. Something which we usually expect when we stay with Sykes, and especially when paying nearly £1500 for a week. I would recommend advising customers this is a necessary item to bring with them when staying at Alfred Wallis. There was a hair dryer provided in both bedrooms. The kitchen was well equipped apart from there being no toaster. A simple kitchen gadget which is handy for an easy breakfast. The patio doors were not in use in the kitchen area, only the living room side. The WiFi was ok. A couple of days we had very poor service. The TV lost signal for a day or so. We couldn’t find any sky Chanel’s, only free view and Netflix through the PS3. Disposing of household waste was not as described in the folder. The wheelie bins are located in the outhouse at the back of the property. I ended up having to ask a neighbour on the first floor who also struggled to locate the bins. We stayed during May Halfterm. I wouldn’t be happy to pay anymore than we did, especially in the summer holidays. The only welcome item we received was a pint of milk and No hand soap. Some board games, a few books would be a nice touch. Especially on the rainy days when there is poor signal and the tv doesn’t want to work. Overall Alfred Wallis is a lovely apartment which could do with a few finishing touches to make the stay a 10/10.

Great location and views.

Struggled a bit with the bathrooms - particularly the one in double room as the drawn was not aligned with the slope of the floor. Building work next door woke us up at 8am.

In the wet rooms we missed “a thing” (sorry don’t know the term in English) to dry floors and walls after a shower.

Now we had to push water left on the floor by our feet into a floor drain. The floor drain beside the double bedroom didn’t work properly. But we used mainly the shower in the twin bedroom.

The location was great, and the views were perfect.

The accommodation itself is quite small and the showers were quite low pressure and didn't get very warm in one of the rooms (the twin). The kitchen was great though. The description of the TV package was a downright lie. There is no SKY box at all, my son was excited to be able to watch the football on SKY sports and was very disappointed that this was lied about on the description. Another lie - there is no SMART TV, it is an old small freesat TV - no IPlayer, Netflix, Amazon Prime etc - which you would expect from a SMART tv. Other issue was that the accommodation was very hard to find - you should provide a map to both the property and the parking spot. You should also state clearly that the parking spot is a considerable distance from the house.

A great place to stay!

But the information about the way to the house was very poor, as the rest of the information, e.g. the imformation about the box for the keys were wrong, it took 1 hour to find the right one.

Beautiful apartment and perfect location.

Cleanliness and welcome from Lesley and her team was amazing.

Only suggestion would be re the TV/Sky TV - we couldn't get this working and it seems outdated. It didn't bother us too much - we watched the football in the pub! :)

Parking not acceptable.

The location of this property is great and the views are lovely but there’s a few points that need highlighting for future people looking to book. PROS: Flat itself is clean and well kitted out. Some lovely extras like biscuits and tea and coffee. Sky TV and good Wi-Fi signal. Location is brilliant and very short walk to Porthmeor beach, harbour and main shops. Views are outstanding. CONS: Firstly access for unloading the car is only possible via a very steep narrow lane which is also a dead end. It’s very hard to get down there due to the nature of the lane and other people trying the same thing. Secondly and importantly is the parking isn’t acceptable. It’s not close and a good steep walk to it but more importantly as it’s just a gravel bit of land there is not enough room for all the cars. I was blocked in by other cars and couldn’t open my doors to access my car or move it for a planned day trip thus affecting our holiday experience. This really needs to change. Due to the poor access to unload I also spent time ferrying bags back and fore which took a long time. The bathrooms are wet rooms and so if you shower in the morning the whole floor is wet all day when using the toilets or sinks. Balcony has a cracking view but is very tiny with hardly any room to move. The location itself is brilliant but steep as are the stairs in the property so wouldn’t be great for some older people. I appreciate a lot of these issues are expected with a location like St Ives but it should be made known on the website. It’s worth saying that while the parking issue couldn’t be resolved the service we received when we contacted Sykes was very good. I wouldn’t book again unless the parking issue was changed and clearly pictured what the new space was on the listing. I also think pictures of the access to the property should be added as trying to reverse down that steep narrow lane would not be pleasant for some people hence why I didn’t try it.

The location of the property is excellent and the facilities are good.

Note that the balconies are quite a lot smaller than they look in the images. The sofa is quite uncomfortable and noisy and when you showers the bathrooms get completely flooded. It also takes about a day for the water to dry up unless you completely soak some towels and throw them in the dryer after. Despite all this we had a great stay due to the location and the beautiful St. Ives.

First & foremost, a lovely property & location.

Amazing views. Immaculately clean. Worth noting it's on the top floor, up 2 flights of steep stairs, and getting to / from the building also involves steps and steep hills. Fine if you're fit, but if elderly / infirm it could be an issue. Finally, be aware that if you need to cancel after booking you will only get fully refunded if you take the cancellation insurance which they repeatedly push. This is not the case with all comparable cottage holiday companies, so is an extra cost to factor in if you're comparing like with like.

Absolutely fabulous views from the little balconies - spent every morning watching the surfers, and the gulls feeding their chicks on the rooftops, before the sun disappeared behind the building.

Beautifully done out and spotlessly clean. Had a lovely stay - thanks

Delightful apartment with absolutely fantastic views from the balconies, looking out over two beaches either side of the peninsula.

Property had all the mod cons, you need or want for nothing, including a hairdryer which wasn't listed on the property details. Note, the apartment is at the top of the building, up a few flights of stairs. The property is in the middle of St Ives, just a short, albeit a steep, walk down into the throng of wonderful shops, eateries and beaches, and the Tate is almost on the doorstep. We sampled delights at the harbour fish & chip restaurant, as well as a delicious meal at The Sea Food Cafe, and would highly recommend the fine dining experience at 27 The Terrace. If you don't get chance to have a cream tea in one of the many cafes, get a takeaway one and enjoy it overlooking the scenery from the balcony. Oh, don't forget to get your order of Cornish pasties and saffron cake to go home with from Warrens Bakery on Market Square..., ooh the aroma in the car home was heaven! We were notified of a minor detail a few days before we arrived that may have affected our stay, and which, whilst not able to remedied before we left, we were updated during our stay and recompensed as a result. Highly recommend your stay at Alfred Wallis.

Had an amazing stay.

The views are fantastic and the flat was lovely and cosy. We will definitely come and stay again. Thank you!!!!

Thank you - we have loved staying here.

Very comfortable and the extra touches were very much appreciated.

Had a fantastic stay - amazing views.

Thank you so much - honestly one of the best hotels we've ever stayed at!

So comfy and cozy!!!

Lovely place, with lovely views and everything you could need!

We had an amazing time here!

You have equipped the place with a lot of love to make our stay feel comfortable and warm. Love the flowers! The view is superb and we couldn't get enough of it! Thank you so much!

It was our first stay in Cornwall.

We were totally inspired by the cosy and harmoniously furnished apartment. The location and views are fantastic and the provided parking space very helpful! Thank you!

Lovely holiday home in great location, we look forward to coming again!

It was a very stylish, cosy and exceptionally clean flat in a prime location.

We will have fond memories of our stay.

Lovely holiday home in great location.

We look forward to coming again!

Fantastic place to stay.

Beautiful view. Perfect location. Can't wait to return. Thank you!

Priceless views, had an amazing time!

Perfect location!

Beautiful apartment with amazing views in a prime location.

Would definitely come back. Thank you!

The perfect apartment for views, comfort and accessibility to rest, relaxation and the energy of St Ives.

We absolutely loved our stay at Alfred Wallis. The location is sublime, beautiful views, 5 minute walk down the hill into the village, but on a quiet lane and easy to escape the busy streets. The property is extremely well maintained. This top floor two bedroom, two bathroom apartment is fantastic. The bedrooms are so comfortable, the bathrooms feel new and so very clean. The best views you could ask for. Comfy sofa, extremely well appointed kitchen, washing machine, dishwasher and coffee machine. We've never stayed in a cleaner rented apartment, well done to the team maintaining - you've set an incredibly high bar.

Wonderful, beautifully fitted out, clean, light, quiet, comfortable!

Excellent! With stunning views over the bay! Overall, so perfect, will return!

Thank you so much for a perfect stay.

The best place we have stayed in St Ives, we will definitely be returning.

What a lovely apartment.

We enjoyed staying here so much. Thank you very much !

St Ives is beautiful and so is this apartment, what a view!

Lots of good food, St Eia was a favourite. Thank you!!!

We spent a beautiful time here in St Ives and the house was great.

Wonderful place to rest.

Thank you so much for a perfect stay.

The nest place we have stayed in St Ives, we will definitely be returning.

Fantastic view, spotlessly clean, great apartment.

Great touches and attention to detail, can't fault the place. Stunning.

An absolute gem!

I don't think the photos do it justice! The views are to die for! The best in St Ives I'm pretty sure <3