The Retreat | St Ives | Porthmeor Beach | Cornwall

4.8★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
Show on map

Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Sky TV
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

51 Customer Review(s)

David
October 2024

“Have stayed at The Retreat several times - apart from the bath being dirty this time I don’t see the point of games in the cupboard such as Connect 4, draughts, dominoes, & jigsaws all having pieces missing.”

Connect 4 missing 15! Either replace them or bin them.

Connect 4 missing 15! Either replace them or bin them.

- David, October 2024

Thank you for your review, I hope you enjoyed your holiday. It’s great to hear that you have stayed with us so many times before! I appreciate your feedback regarding the bath and will ensure our housekeeper has taken a look at this as well as the missing games pieces. We apologise for any inconvenience to your stay, for future reference we are always available via email or phone should you have any concerns or issues during your stay. Thanks again, we look forward to hosting you again in the future. Property Owner
Neil September 2024

“The retreat was lovely.”

Everything we needed, comfortable and in a great location. It also had a car parking space which was, as it turned out, ok for my car.(Q5) The only slight fault was the master bedroom door didn’t shut and kept opening during the night! Other than that we’d happily return to Galinas Point.

- Neil, September 2024

Thank you for your feedback we are pleased to see that you have a good holiday with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the near future. Kind regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Davinder August 2024

“The sofa was dirty and there was no fan in 1 bedroom.”

Apart from that, it was very nice.

- Davinder, August 2024

Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback after your stay. We shall look into the points you have raised. Warm regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Bryn August 2024

“This was our second stay here and once again it was amazing.”

Parking space is easy to get in and out of which isn’t always guaranteed in St Ives. Kitchen well equipped, beds comfy, everything on arrival clean and tidy. Decor is to our taste. I think the bathrooms have been redone since we last came, look nice and fresh. We really like it here and would likely return if coming back to St Ives. Location is perfect for Porthminster beach and it takes about 10 mins to walk down to town. Extra tower fan for the 3rd bedroom would be handy and arrival pack wasn’t as fancy as before, no juice or biscuits. But that’s just me being very picky. Thanks again for a lovely stay!

- Bryn, August 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to see you again and that you had a lovely stay. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the near future. Kind regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Stephanie August 2024

“Fabulous location for the beautiful Porthminster beach and the town centre.”

Very well appointed accommodation with everything you need and more for a perfect holiday. We were a family of 6 and there was plenty of room for us all.

- Stephanie, August 2024

Thank you for your feedback we are pleased to see you had a perfect holiday. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the near future. Warm regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Damien May 2024

“We really enjoyed our stay at The Retreat.”

A beautiful apartment in a great location close to both Porthminster beach and St Ives centre.

- Damien, May 2024

Thank you for your feedback we are pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Kindest regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Lesley March 2024

“Lovely apartment, didn’t manage to use the balcony as the weather wasn’t in our favour, we would definitely recommend staying here, ensure you check the car parking space measurements, big cars will not fit, especially if they are long.”

The only thing we found missing was in the double room upstairs no suitable mirror.

- Lesley, March 2024

Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback. We are glad the apartment was lovely despite the weather. We shall look into the points you have raised for future improvements. We hope to see you again in the near future. Warm regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Andrew February 2024

“Really lovely apartment- particularly spacious and airy.”

Enjoyed the balcony and its view (even in February). Well equipped with quality facilities. Three reasons for less than perfect scores; poor mattress on single bed (right side on entering room), bedside lamp in mezzanine double did not work (we checked bulb, socket and fuse - its the lamp at fault), and couple of bath towels smelled sour - probably damp when put away. To improve, just leaving enough dishwasher tablets for the stay(one a day) would be a welcome touch That said we would definitely come again and recommend to others. Thanks for helping us have a lovely week in St Ives (again).

- Andrew, February 2024

Thank you for your feedback we are glad you had a lovely week. We shall look into the points you have raised to improve on in the future. We are looking forward to seeing you again in the near future. Kind regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Laura December 2023

“Beautiful apartment, very well maintained to a high standard.”

My only issue was the master bed room had no privacy due to the balcony that looks over the living room. This wasn’t clear in the description. It’s fine if it was a 1 bedroom apartment but not when it sleeps 6. My other issues was there were no recycling bags or extra bin bags which was an annoyance. But we thoroughly enjoyed staying there and will definitely consider rebooking for our summer holiday.

- Laura, December 2023

Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed the apartment and found it to be very well maintained. We will be sure to pass your comments onto the owner for their consideration. We hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Debra September 2023

“We loved The Retreat for location, views, overall comfort.”

Just a few glitches. Lamp bulbs were out in a lamp in the main room and the upstairs bedroom. We had to move bulbs and lamps. Instructions for the washer/dryer would be helpful. Visitors from US not as familiar with it and it took long to dry items. Appreciate more information on television operation. Took us several days to reset basic applications to view and restore volume on many channels. We moved the fan from the third bedroom downstairs but would suggest fans for all rooms. We liked the checkin and checkout procedures for flexibility as we arrived later than 4 due to traffic. Overall, a wonderful week and a good central location for exploring Cornwall.

- Debra, September 2023

Thank you for your feedback, we are delighted to hear you loved The Retreat, we are sorry to hear of the few glitches you experienced during your stay we will be sure to pass on your comments. We can confirm the property's quick start guide contains information on use of the washer/dryer. We are glad you had a wonderful week and we hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Richard September 2023

“Superb property at a great location”

- Richard, September 2023
Lewis August 2023

“We loved our stay here at the retreat and if we choose a uk holiday next year will be back, the view was perfect and we had plenty of space as well as little things being thought of.”

The pictures do not do this property justice. I do think for future bookings a mention of the beach equipment would be useful as there’s plenty there and saves you bringing your own. The beds were firm and very comfortable and so was the bedding. The gym memberships were used daily by my partner and I, the facilities there were fantastic. I had the best holiday and will look forward to returning.

- Lewis, August 2023

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are very pleased to hear you loved your stay at The Retreat and we will look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Suzanne August 2023

“Lovely place in a great location, close to the town centre and the beach.”

Well equipped and clean.

- Suzanne, August 2023
Mark July 2023

“The stay at the Retreat was great, stayed before and the location is fantastic and the apartment excellent.”

The newly refurbished bathrooms were great but the new bed overly firm.

- Mark, July 2023

We are thrilled to hear you had a great stay at The Retreat! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback! With Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Nick April 2023

“Having stayed at many properties in St Ives over the years, we found The Retreat to be just about the best.”

Very comfortable and well equipped. We enjoyed our stay very much. The only slightly negative comment I could make is that the TV in the upstairs bedroom is too small. We just could not see it whilst lying in bed having a lazy start to the day. It by no means dampened our enjoyment of the property, and we will return.

- Nick, April 2023

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property and your stay! Thank you also for your constructive comment! We hope to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Mary April 2023

“The Retreat is a lovely apartment and we had a fantastic holiday there.”

Really light, clean and bright and very accurate listing. Location was perfect for us and we loved hanging out at Porthminster beach. The HarSpa membership was very much appreciated too, we used the pool which was great on a rainy day with our 4 year old and I very much enjoyed a couple of discounted treatments! Only feedback would be that none of the tvs work in the bedrooms as no signal so not sure point of them? Also would be good to mention the beach equipment available to use, we definitely wouldn’t have brought all of ours had we known there was lots there to use! Otherwise really well equipped kitchen, beds were blissfully comfy, excellent coffee machine and we had everything we needed for our stay, thank you! Would book again. Thank you.

- Mary, April 2023

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property and your stay! Thank you also for for your comments which have been taken on board - If you have any issues during your stay please contact the office on 01736 630015 and one of the local team will be able to assist you straight away. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Steven March 2023

“The Retreat is a wonderfully spacious apartment that we’ve stayed in twice now and plan on booking again for later in the year.”

It’s comfortable, clean, has an amazing view of the sea and coastline and is in a great location and walking distance to the town. Would highly recommend.

- Steven, March 2023

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property, your stay and have returned a few times! Thank you again for your comments and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Alex February 2023

“Amazing flat, spacious very light and great views of the bay, so close to the lovely beaches and the spa passes make it so relaxing aswell thank you!”

- Alex, February 2023

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the area and your stay! Thank you so much again for your comments and we hope to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Steve October 2022

“We liked it so much we have booked for next year.”

- Steve, October 2022

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back next year. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Christine September 2022

“A very spacious, modern apartment with a view of the sea from the balcony.”

We enjoyed our stay here. It was very clean and well kept. We did have a problem with a loose fitting of the shower in the downstairs bathroom and 3 bulbs needing replacing but that was sorted very quickly once we had informed the caretaker. The double beds are quite firm which didn’t suit me but the singles were softer so I changed to one of those. A bit of a climb back from the town to the apartment but it does keep you fit.

- Christine, September 2022

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property and your stay! We are pleased to hear when issues were reported, we were able to sort these very swiftly for you. Thank you so much again for your comments and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Stephanie August 2022

“This property was lovely.”

Spacious, great location and stunning views from the balcony. It was clean and the towels and bedding were really nice. Also perfect that it had a parking space that was accessible. Everywhere in St Ives was just a short walk from here. It was also nice not to be too close to the hustle and bustle. Really comfortable place to stay. We did have an issue with a leak in the upstairs shower, but have to say this was sorted promptly after being reported and I was impressed with the service that we received. (These things after all do happen from time to time). My only niggle - was that the upstairs windows desperately needed cleaning. The main bedroom one opens out into a type of balcony but wasn't pleasant to look at due to how dirty they were (Layers of it). So if you get these cleaned it would really finish it off.

- Stephanie, August 2022
Bryn July 2022

“Lovely accommodation we had a fantastic stay.”

- Bryn, July 2022
Andrew July 2022

“Excellent holiday accommodation in a good location.”

- Andrew, July 2022

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the location! We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Glenda June 2022

“It would help if there were 2 parking spaces for the apartments for 6 as we had 2 families and 2 cars.”

- Glenda, June 2022

Thank you for your feedback. Unfortunately because of the size of the car park their wouldn’t be the opportunity to add an additional space for each apartment. Thank you again for your comments and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Jackie May 2022

“This is a wonderful apartment in a stunning location - quite high up so lots of exercise going up and down to the centre (but we needed the exercise, so that was a good thing!”

). Really good that there is a parking space, as I can imagine that's not the case with a lot of properties further down. We definitely hope to stay there again in the future.

- Jackie, May 2022

Dear Mrs Hill, thank you very much for taking the time to leave Feedback following your recent holiday at The Retreat and we are so pleased that you thought the apartment was wonderful and appreciated it’s stunning location. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Neelam April 2022

“Very pleased with the apartment, very clean and everything we needed was provided and more.”

Location was fabulous, a little out of the way of all the bustle so nice and relaxing on the evenings. Great for the children, plenty space and added extra’s to keep them occupied on the evenings. They loved the property. Spa/swimming was great and close by, perfect. Beautiful beaches, amazing place to holiday most definitely will be back to St Ives. Also thank you for your prompt response back to any queries we had. Booking and managing booking was easy and hassle free. Had a great time, thank you.

- Neelam, April 2022

Dear Ms Singh, Thank you for taking the time to submit your feedback. We are so pleased to hear you had a great time and enjoyed your stay. Kindest Regards The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Christopher April 2022

“Had a really good stay.”

The Retreat had everything we could have asked for. Great accommodation. Thank you!

- Christopher, April 2022

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are so pleased you had a really good stay. Best Regards The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
John March 2022

“Fantastic property & helpful staff”

- John, March 2022

Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We hope to welcome you back in the near future. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Deborah March 2022

“Wonderful apartment.”

Well equipped and very comfortable. Enjoyed using the spa passes.

- Deborah, March 2022

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We are pleased that you loved the property just as much as we do! We hope to welcome you back in the near future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Alex February 2022

“Amazing property, we loved it!”

The spa passes made a massive difference to our holiday in February, great to be able to recharge and reconnect as a family.

- Alex, February 2022

Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We hope to welcome you back in the near future. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
David October 2021

“Another great week in a lovely apartment, but unfortunately the prices have increased massively for 2022 which probably means our regular stays at Gallinas Point have come to an end.”

Shame.

- David, October 2021

Dear Mr Lovelock, Thank you for submitting your feedback again. Your previous feedback was responded to regarding the pricing, which you can see below. "The pricing has been set due to the demand for holidays and properties in St Ives and Carbis Bay for 2022, however they are constantly being monitored and reviewed. We have mentioned your comments regarding the pricing to the owners and they have taken your points on board and will have a discussion as to how to move forward and hit the right balance" Since we responded to you back in June, we can confirm that the owners have reviewed the pricing and adjusted it accordingly. Please don't hesitate to contact our reservations team on 01736 630015 to discuss the weeks you feel are higher and we can look at them in comparison to the prices you have paid in the past. We notice that some of your bookings have fallen into the 'last minute' period, understandably this will bring the price down. We sincerely hope that you can see the difference in the prices, and we look forward to inviting you back in the future. Kind Regards, Owner Relations, Carbis Bay Holidays Property Owner
Guest Book Oct 2021

“What a wonderful holiday we have had!”

Loved this accommodation, had everything we needed to make our stay memorable. GREAT LOCATION, LOVELY ST IVES <3 <3

- Guest Book, Oct 2021
Shirley September 2021

“Absolutely fantastic apartment and would highly recommend.”

There is everything you need and more.

- Shirley, September 2021

Thank you so much for taking the time to submit your feedback. The owner and Carbis Bay Holidays are delighted to hear you enjoyed the apartment, and its wonderful to learn you would recommend The Retreat. We hope to invite you back in the near future. Kind Regards, Owner Relations, Carbis Bay Holidays Property Owner
Kathleen September 2021

“Main bathroom cabinet light didn’t appear to work.”

Shower head leaking. Ceiling light in downstairs bathroom not working.

- Kathleen, September 2021

Hi Kathleen, Thank you for your feedback following your recent stay at The Retreat and we would like to thank you for taking the time to leave a very complimentary review in the property guest book, the owners were delighted. We appreciate you raising the points, we have passed these on to our Property Management team for their attention. We hope to invite you back in the future, Kind regards, Owner Relations Team, Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Guest Book Sep 2021

“Beautiful apartment, very clean & has everything!”

Had an amazing time and it was lovely & warm when the sun came out. Will definitely be back.

- Guest Book, Sep 2021
Guest Book Sep 2021

“Beautiful apartment, everything you could wish for, everything you would need.”

Exceptionally clean. Definitely return and recommend :-)

- Guest Book, Sep 2021
Guest Book Sep 2021

“Marvelous week, apartment lovely, will definitely return x”

- Guest Book, Sep 2021
Victoria August 2021

“The apartment was better than we had expected.”

It is in a perfect location and we would love to return.

- Victoria, August 2021

Dear Mrs Marlee, Thank you for taking the time to submit your feedback for your recent stay at The Retreat. The Retreat is a beautiful property in a wonderful location like you say, great for a mooch into St Ives or a relaxing day at the beach. We would love to invite you back in the near future, Kind Regards, Owner Relations Team, Carbis Bay Holidays Property Owner
Guest Book Aug 2021

“Our 3rd visit to St Ives, but our 1st to GP.”

We were not disappointed. A fabulous apartment and great location. Thank you :-)

- Guest Book, Aug 2021
Mark July 2021

“The shower in the upstairs bathroom leaked so we had to stop using it.”

The shower over the bath really isn't up to much and not what we would expect for accommodation of this price and standard so it really need replacing with a proper thermostatic bar and new rail and head. Other than that all was great.

- Mark, July 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We are so sorry that you experienced this issue during your stay. Carbis Bay Holidays have now investigated this and we hope that it is a problem that will not arise again. Tim & Ian (owners) Hi Mark, Thank you very much for your constructive feedback, we will check with our Property Management team to ensure the problem is sorted and recommend any improvements regaring the shower to the owner. We are glad you had a nice holiday! Kind regards, Katie Property Owner
Guest Book Jul 2021

“Our 4th visit to GP, our 2nd to #7 - good to be back.”

A lovely time had by all 6 of us. Hope to be back soon!

- Guest Book, Jul 2021
Guest Book Jul 2021

“3rd time staying here, never to disappoint!”

Absolutely lovely location and spotless house, lovely architecture and furniture. Sure will be back again for this splendid place. Fire blanket makes fro great health and safety! 10/10

- Guest Book, Jul 2021
David June 2021

“We have been coming to Gallinas Point regularly for the past 11 years but the prices for 2022 have now increased extortionately - is there a reason for this?”

- David, June 2021

Hi David, Thank you ever so much for your response, it is much appreciated. The pricing has been set due to the demand for holidays and properties in St Ives and Carbis Bay for 2022, however they are constantly being monitored and reviewed. We have mentioned your comments regarding the pricing to the owners and they have taken your points on board and will have a discussion as to how to move forward and hit the right balance. Kind regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Property Owner
Guest Book Apr 2021

“Fab apartment and such a wonderful stay in St Ives as always.”

So nice to be back after being in lock down, such a lovely vibe! Thanks to Jo too!

- Guest Book, Apr 2021
Guest Book Oct 2020

“What an amazing apartment!”

We've had a wonderful stay in St Ives. A beautifully spacious base to come back to after a day on the beach and in town :-) Will definitely stay here again.

- Guest Book, Oct 2020
Review Nov 2019

“"'The Retreat' and it certainly is a treat.”

This was our first time staying at the Retreat and certainly will not be the last. This apartment is modern and very well equipped. The kitchen has all the necessary equipment needed if you are wishing to cook on a regular basis. The lounge area is large with SKY TV and a PS4 which the kids or big kids) love. The dining area can easily fit 6 people and still not be cramped. The bedroom and main bathroom are comfortable and beautifully decorated. Also has a utility cupboard with washer/dryer, beach footballs, beach tent etc and other extras for the beach. Upstairs the bathroom is spacious and the Main bedroom is once again beautifully decorated and spacious. The second bedroom upstairs with two single beds is well equipped with board games and other games for the children. All bedrooms have TV's and lots of wardrobe/draw space. Can't recommend enough. We will certainly be returning."
Sharon Knight

- Review, Nov 2019
Testimonial Oct 2019

““Fabulous apartment well equipped, beautifully done.”

We will return! ?” The Knight Family

- Testimonial, Oct 2019
Testimonial Sep 2019

““A really lovely apartment and another great stay in St Ives.”

I’m sure it won’t be long before we return. “ Andrew, Christine, Blanche and Jon

- Testimonial, Sep 2019
Testimonial Oct 2018

“Absolutely beautiful home to stay in for our holiday.”

Lovely views, well worth the money. Our 4-year-old had a brilliant birthday here. Thank you.

- Testimonial, Oct 2018
Testimonial Apr 2018

“Great location.”

Quality accommodation and the sun was shining.

- Testimonial, Apr 2018
Testimonial Apr 2017

“"We stayed at The Retreat over Easter and our family had a lovely week.”

The accommodation was superb, the apartment was very clean and very well equipped, and was done out to a very high standard. The place was very light and airy and south facing so received a lot of light from the floor to ceiling windows. My 3 boys loved the fact there was Sky, a PS4 and DVD player. The location was great we were a couple of minutes from the beach and 5min walk from the centre of St Ives. We would love to visit again. Thanks again for a lovely week." Nicki Cadwallader

- Testimonial, Apr 2017

Show less

Summary

Duplex apartment, over two floors
Three bedrooms: 1 x king, 1 x ground-floor king, 1 x twin
Family bathroom with bath and shower-over, wash basin, heated towel rail, and WC
Shower room with enclosed shower, wash basin, heated towel rail, and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with enclosed south facing balcony with sea views
Heating throughout
Oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer dishwasher
TV with Sky, TVs with Freeview to bedrooms 2 and 3, Bluetooth Panasonic soundbase speaker, PS4, Blu-Ray DVD and a selection of games and DVDs, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
2 x cot and highchair provided; we request that guests provide their own cot bedding
Off-road barrier parking for one car, enclosed south facing balcony with sea views, outside furniture including table and chairs
Sorry no pets, no smoking
Shops, beaches, and pubs within a short walk
NOTE: Complimentary spa passes are provided for 2 guests at HarSPA at The Harbour Hotel, the passes include 20% discount off spa treatments Monday - Friday, and 20% off food in the hotel (excluding offers) Access is valid until the 25th October 2025; Membership is reviewed annually by the owner for the following year and is subject to renewal
Please call the spa prior to arrival at the property to arrange your entry and they will give you availability information and details on their packages that you require
You can access the Spa's treatment via their website.

Awards

The property

The Retreat is a stunning seaside home providing luxury family holiday accommodation in St. Ives, ideally situated within the popular Gallinas Point Development. Perfect for walking into St. Ives town with its galleries, boutique shops, restaurants and picturesque harbour or heading down to the beach for the day.

Stylishly decorated and equipped with thoughtful provision to make this a unique home from home.

Enjoy the seaside views by wandering out onto the south-facing balcony and enjoy an al fresco drink. Highlights - The Retreat is a duplex apartment at Gallinas Point apartments in St Ives. - Children welcome. - Regret no pets.

No smoking. - Balcony with sea views. - Complimentary spa passes are provided for 2 guests at HarSPA at The Harbour Hotel, the passes include 20% discount off spa treatments Monday - Friday, and 20% off food in the hotel (excluding offers) Access is valid until the 25th October 2025; Membership is reviewed annually by the owner for the following year and is subject to renewal.

Please call the spa prior to arrival at the property to arrange your entry and they will give you availability information and details on their packages that you require.

You can access the Spa's treatment via their website. Entertainment - Complimentary wireless internet. - 49" Panasonic television with Sky. - LCD televisions with Freeview to bedrooms two and three. - Panasonic bluetooth soundbase speaker. - Playstation 4 with Blu-Ray DVD functionality, a selection of games and DVDs in the twin bedroom. - Selection of board games, library of books, O.S.

Maps and information on the local area. For Families - Complimentary travel cots and highchairs available for guest use. - We request that guests provide their own cot bedding. Access - 8 external steps to property front door. - Detailed access statement available on request. Parking - Guests are provided with one allocated parking space outside the property - The allocated parking space for this property is restricted at 2.500m wide x 4.510m length Living Area Offering contemporary living the beautifully styled interior offers a spacious open-plan living, kitchen and dining area.

Sleek flooring extends throughout and the spacious lounge is elegantly presented with two three seat sofas, a stylish Mora Dillo armchair, media unit, glass coffee table.

The floor to ceiling windows are a special feature of this property and it boasts a home from home feel with extra touches like wireless internet, a 49 inch Panasonic TV and a Panasonic Bluetooth soundbar speaker.

Dining The dining area is furnished with a dining table that will seat you and all your guests.

Perfect for a sociable meal at The Retreat for those who choose to eat in.

Doors provide access from the living area onto a south facing decked terrace with panoramic sea views.

Here guests will find time to relax and enjoy eating alfresco or a pre dinner drink before heading into St Ives where there is a wide choice of quality restaurants. Kitchen The smartly fitted kitchen benefits from integral Neff microwave, electric hob, oven, fridge, freezer, Nespresso coffee machine and dishwasher with contrasting cream units and the Corian work surfaces co-ordinate perfectly.

There is a great selection of utensils, good quality cutlery and glassware.

A substantial breakfast bar with two stools allows guests to perch comfortably while sharing the events of the day with the designated chef of the evening. Utility Cupboard A washer/dryer, ironing board and iron are all stored in cupboards off the hallway. Bedroom One Located on the first floor, bedroom one is a spacious galleried mezzanine bedroom with luxuriously dressed king size bed.

With wood flooring throughout and colorful soft furnishings,this bright airy room offers a relaxing space to enjoy your holiday.

There is a fitted wardrobe with hanging space and chest of drawers to stow away your holiday essentials.

A pair of bedside tables with matching reading lamps, mirror are also provided.

There is a large Velux window with views over the bay and light streams though the apex of the large living area window, with glass balustrade to the balcony above the living area below.

Lined blackout curtains are provided for screening off the living area below and Velux blinds.

Bedroom one is conveniently positioned adjacent to Bathroom two. Bedroom Two Positioned on the 'ground floor' of this beautiful duplex apartment, bedroom two boasts a king size bed with matching bedside tables and reading lamps, large mirror fronted fitted wardrobes with plenty of hanging and shelf space, a contemporary vanity table with chair and mirror.

A wall mounted LCD Freeview television is provided for you entertainment.

Bedroom Two benefits from a large window with views across St Ives.

This window is dressed with a privacy blind and blackout lined curtains for your comfort.

Bedroom two is conveniently located adjacent to Bathroom one. Bedroom three Located upstairs, this bedroom has twin beds, a fitted wardrobe with hanging space and shelves, two bedside tables with matching lamps, chest of drawers and an LCD Freeview television on low level stand with a PlayStation 4 and a selection of games.

There are two velux windows with blinds and a round porthole window which adds to the seaside feel of this coastal retreat. Bedroom three is conveniently located adjacent to bathroom two. A travel cot and highchair is provided, guests are asked to bring their own bedding. Luxury cotton bed linen is provided in all bedrooms with a selection of high quality towels for each guest.

A hairdryer is available for guest use in each of the bedrooms. Bathrooms There are two family bathrooms, one next to the top floor rooms, with an enclosed shower and one adjacent to the ground floor bedroom with a bath and shower-over, so everyone will have a space to refresh and rejuvenate ready for a busy day exploring.

A selection of high quality towels are provided per person. Balcony The south facing full-width decked balcony is a perfect sun-trap and is enviably positioned within Gallinas Point to benefit from stunning views across St. Ives Bay.

Complimentary spa passes are provided for 2 guests at HarSPA at The Harbour Hotel, the passes include 20% discount off spa treatments Monday - Friday, and 20% off food in the hotel (excluding offers)
Access is valid until the 25th October 2025; Membership is reviewed annually by the owner for the following year and is subject to renewal. Please call the spa prior to arrival at the property to arrange your entry and they will give you availability information and details on their packages that you require. You can access the Spa's treatment via their website.

Floorplans

Ground Floor

Gallinas Point

Gallinas Point Apartments are perched above St Ives town with lovely views across Porthminster Beach and beyond to Godrevy Lighthouse and offer luxury self catering with secure parking.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

View on map

About the location

ST IVES

Penzance 6 miles.

One of Cornwall's prettiest harbour towns, St Ives offers narrow streets, tight-packed cottages nestling around the quayside, the Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth museum, fabulous beaches, superb shops, a thriving community of artists, great pubs and restaurants and much more. With its semi Bohemian lifestyle and romantic air, it's easy to see why this is the county's premier holiday resort. The surrounding area has much for the visitor to see and do with abundant wildlife, fabulous coastal walks, top quality surfing and the Celtic mysteries of the Land's End Peninsula are all within easy reach. A superb destination!

There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £250 for this property.

The Retreat is pet free, however as of March 2024 the property owners may occasionally bring their cockapoo to stay with them

8 external steps to apartment.

The allocated parking space for this property is restricted at 2.500m wide x 4.510m length

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Last minute
Christmas

Your selection:

Features

Reviews & Ratings

“Have stayed at The Retreat several times - apart from the bath being dirty this time I don’t see the point of games in the cupboard such as Connect 4, draughts, dominoes, & jigsaws all having pieces missing.”

“The retreat was lovely.”

“The sofa was dirty and there was no fan in 1 bedroom.”

“This was our second stay here and once again it was amazing.”

“Fabulous location for the beautiful Porthminster beach and the town centre.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at The Retreat.”

“Lovely apartment, didn’t manage to use the balcony as the weather wasn’t in our favour, we would definitely recommend staying here, ensure you check the car parking space measurements, big cars will not fit, especially if they are long.”

“Really lovely apartment- particularly spacious and airy.”

“Beautiful apartment, very well maintained to a high standard.”

“We loved The Retreat for location, views, overall comfort.”

“Superb property at a great location”

“We loved our stay here at the retreat and if we choose a uk holiday next year will be back, the view was perfect and we had plenty of space as well as little things being thought of.”

“Lovely place in a great location, close to the town centre and the beach.”

“The stay at the Retreat was great, stayed before and the location is fantastic and the apartment excellent.”

“Having stayed at many properties in St Ives over the years, we found The Retreat to be just about the best.”

“The Retreat is a lovely apartment and we had a fantastic holiday there.”

“The Retreat is a wonderfully spacious apartment that we’ve stayed in twice now and plan on booking again for later in the year.”

“Amazing flat, spacious very light and great views of the bay, so close to the lovely beaches and the spa passes make it so relaxing aswell thank you!”

“We liked it so much we have booked for next year.”

“A very spacious, modern apartment with a view of the sea from the balcony.”

“This property was lovely.”

“Lovely accommodation we had a fantastic stay.”

“Excellent holiday accommodation in a good location.”

“It would help if there were 2 parking spaces for the apartments for 6 as we had 2 families and 2 cars.”

“This is a wonderful apartment in a stunning location - quite high up so lots of exercise going up and down to the centre (but we needed the exercise, so that was a good thing!”

“Very pleased with the apartment, very clean and everything we needed was provided and more.”

“Had a really good stay.”

“Fantastic property & helpful staff”

“Wonderful apartment.”

“Amazing property, we loved it!”

“Another great week in a lovely apartment, but unfortunately the prices have increased massively for 2022 which probably means our regular stays at Gallinas Point have come to an end.”

“What a wonderful holiday we have had!”

“Absolutely fantastic apartment and would highly recommend.”

“Main bathroom cabinet light didn’t appear to work.”

“Beautiful apartment, very clean & has everything!”

“Beautiful apartment, everything you could wish for, everything you would need.”

“Marvelous week, apartment lovely, will definitely return x”

“The apartment was better than we had expected.”

“Our 3rd visit to St Ives, but our 1st to GP.”

“The shower in the upstairs bathroom leaked so we had to stop using it.”

“Our 4th visit to GP, our 2nd to #7 - good to be back.”

“3rd time staying here, never to disappoint!”

“We have been coming to Gallinas Point regularly for the past 11 years but the prices for 2022 have now increased extortionately - is there a reason for this?”

“Fab apartment and such a wonderful stay in St Ives as always.”

“What an amazing apartment!”

“"'The Retreat' and it certainly is a treat.”

““Fabulous apartment well equipped, beautifully done.”

““A really lovely apartment and another great stay in St Ives.”

“Absolutely beautiful home to stay in for our holiday.”

“Great location.”

“"We stayed at The Retreat over Easter and our family had a lovely week.”