Mexico Bay
Holiday Cottage in St Ives
Sleeps 4 - Bedrooms 2 - From £427
Property Details
Located a few minutes from the heart of St Ives, Mexico Bay is a stunning apartment a few minutes from the amazing Porthminster Beach, a blue flag, sandy beach which is more sheltered than Porthmeor beach the other side of St Ives and hence ideal for families. Explore winding, narrow streets filled with beautiful shops, historic buildings and world-class galleries, including The Tate Gallery and The Barbara Hepworth Museum. With so much to do in the town and incredible beaches on your doorstep, Mexico Bay is an opportunity not to be missed for anyone looking for a holiday in St Ives.
Accommodation
Ground Floor: Entrance through into communal stairwell, Mexico Bay is on the 2nd floor.
Second Floor: Entrance hall with doors to Kitchen diner with fully fitted units, dining table and chairs. Master bedroom with views to Gwithian and Godrevy, 4'6" bed, chest of drawers and wardrobe. Living room with comfortable sofas, fabulous views, Smart TV, a door from the hall to family bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and hand basin. Second bedroom with bunk beds.
Exterior: Large communal patio area to the front of the property with two picnic benches.
Facilities & Services
Heating is via gas central heating throughout. The kitchen has a range of equipment. There is an electric oven and gas hob, a microwave, toaster, kettle, under counter fridge & freezer, dishwasher and combined washing dryer. The sitting room has a large flat-screen digital Smart TV, there is a DVD player. There is an iron & ironing board.
Miscellaneous
Electricity, gas, heating, bed linen & towels are all included but you will need to provide your own beach towels. Unfortunately, dogs are not accepted at Mexico Bay. Strictly no smoking is allowed. There is a car parking space to the left of the building. There is a cot and highchair available on request. Unlimited WiFi is available at the property.
General Booking Information
Arrival / Departure is normally a Friday.
Short breaks are available during quieter periods.
£200 pre-authorised to your credit or debit card as a security deposit is required.
Property Location
Skidden House at the bottom of Skidden Hill is the oldest working hotel in the town as well as the first hostelry where Guinness was sold in the UK in circa 1760. St Ives and St Columb Major near Newquay are the only two locations left in Cornwall where 'Hurling the Silver Ball' takes place, once one of Cornwall’s most ancient and intriguing customs. St Ives and Carbis Bay have recently been presented with a Silver Gilt as part of the "Britain in Bloom" campaign, they also boast some amazing north coast beaches.
But the main draw of the town has always been the stunning golden sands and azure blue waters, with glorious views stretching from Godrevy and Gwithian all the way to Hayle.
Porthminster at Harlequins apartments is central for the areas and villages of the west of Cornwall, Land's End, Mousehole, Penzance and St Michaels Mount. Facilities for golf, sailing, course and sea fishing are all available within easy reach. You can take country and coastal walks or visit local country pubs for well-priced meals or shop in the local superstores in St Ives and Penzance. There are a wealth of gardens to explore. The mines at Lelant, Geevor, Bottalack and Poldark are a short drive away. The Minack Theatre and Porthcurno beach are also well worth a visit.
Property Reviews
3.2 out of 5
Nice views but filthy
Reviewed on 16/09/2021Views were great, bed really uncomfortable and sloped down at each side. No outdoor space so had to dry clothes on radiator which was fine. It was so dirty though. When we arrived the toilet was dirty and had hairs all over it, the beds had thick black hairs in them and also all over the floor. The location was great and gave us exercise going up and down the 150 steps from apartment to beach each day. WouldnA?t stay here again unless it was half price. Cottage company were great though.
4 out of 5
Underwhelmed
Reviewed on 04/08/2021The apartment was fine and a suitable distance outside of town. However, the bathroomA?s configuration was odd which didnA?t help the mould and damp patches that were showing. Would have been helpful for a washer dryer as the clothes racks provided were inadequate
3.8 out of 5
Decent basic accommodation
Reviewed on 21/07/2021Reasonable stay in St Ives, perhaps shower could be improved. Very comfortable bed. A guide to the town and surrounding area would be useful. Ok for us, but a little steep getting back from town for elderly folk. Sometimes a little noisy from neighbouring apartments but canA?t help that I guess. Good easy parking.
4.8 out of 5
A good base for exploring Cornwall
Reviewed on 14/10/2020We found Mexico Bay to be a real home from home, everything you need is provided. ItA?s bright and airy, yet cosy of a cooler evening with the heating on. A good powerful shower with plenty of hot water. It looked to be recently refurbished, all electrical items, fridge, freezer, washer, dishwasher etc, all looked brand new. The views over the bay from the lounge and main bedroom are beautiful. ItA?s located 10-15 minutes walk from the centre of St Ives, the quicker route we found was at the end of Bishops Road via some steps (not for the faint hearted!) The flat is at the top of the building via approx 30 steps (no lift). We found parking to be easy outside the entrance to the building, which is a bonus in St Ives. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and really the only minor negative was that thereA?s no shaver point, so remember to take an adapter plug for electric toothbrushes or shavers (we managed to purchase one for AGBP3 at the local Tesco store).
4.2 out of 5
A peaceful, relaxing apartment with fantastic views.
Reviewed on 23/09/2020We found this holiday apartment to be cosy, quiet and well equipped. It was clean and spacious and we felt relaxed being there. It had a short, if steep walk to the amenities but this was part of the charm! Our only reservation about our stay was that the double bed desperately needs a new mattress. On one side, the springs have gone and it slopes badly because of it. We propped up that side by putting the cushions under the mattress.
5 out of 5
Amazing apartment, perfect location
Reviewed on 19/08/2020The photos did not do the apartment justice and we were blown away by how gorgeous it was and how spacious. As a family of 4 with 2 young kids it was the perfect size and no one was on top of each other. Plenty of hide and seek spots :) Kitchen was perfect size to prepare food and all eat at the table, fully equipped plus we used the washing machine / dryer often. The apartment warmed up quickly with the heating on when some nights were chilly. The views over the bay were just beautiful and such a treat to watch the sun coming up. Quick 5-10mins walk to the beach / train station and few mins into town centre which was perfect as didnt want to always drive every day. All downhill and then bit of a walk back up which didn't bother us. We struggled a bit with initially finding the place as car or phone sat nav wasn't exact location and we drove through the one way system a few times to try to locate. We should have followed the exact instructions on the welcome pack as when we put Bishops Rd into smart phone we then found it. Would definitely go back again, we had an amazing holiday and absolutely perfect stay in Mexivo Bay apartment.
4 out of 5
The view
Reviewed on 19/03/2020Fantastic view and a parking space, everything you need, WiFi is weak, other than that it's all good
4.5 out of 5
Mexico Bay, Cornwall
Reviewed on 01/11/2019As a couple, the apartment was perfect for us, it was a nice size and was equipped with everything we needed. The ease of parking was particularly appreciated given the limited parking in St Ives. It was ideally located close to the centre of St Ives and to local shops. The apartment was freshly decorated and the outlook was fantastic as it overlooked the bay. Access to the 2nd floor apartment was via stairs (no lift available) and the building was on a slope from the centre of town, anyone with mobility issues may wish to consider this, but for us it was perfect and we would definitely stay there again.
4 out of 5
Comfortable flat with a view
Reviewed on 11/10/2019Really nice flat perched above the town, so nice views and all. Well furnished with clearly new furniture. It did everything it should have done and had everything you could think of to make your stay comfortable. It is really ideal for a couples, but of course it can work for a family up to 2 kids staying in bunk-beds too. The parking outside is amazing if a little tired and utilitarian. Walk to town is cute, down the famous St Ives steps. Great for a holiday and definitely recommended.
3.8 out of 5
Convenient, comfortable flat
Reviewed on 11/08/2019We enjoyed our week in Mexico Bay. It is very clean, generally spacious and conveniently located for the beach or the museums. It proved to be a good base for visiting places in Southern Cornwall. The living room is spacious and has great views. The Master bedroom is also good and the 5ft bed was much appreciated as we dislike having to squash into a smaller bed on holiday. The other bedroom is small and you cannot do much more in it than sleep or read in bed, but it served its purpose. The kitchen has most of what you need, but you will need to bring washing up cloths, scourers, washing-up brush and dishwasher tablets as these are not provided (not the sort of thing you want to discover at 9 pm on your first night!). There is just about enough room for the dining room table in the kitchen, but it would help if the fridge door were moved to open from the left, as it is difficult to get to the fridge at present given the location of the table. One thing to note. If you enter the postcode into your Satnav, it may come up with road behind the cottage, Trewidden Road. If it does this, then enter Bishop's Road instead if your Satnav recognises it (our Garmin didn't) as the flat is in the first property in Bishop's Road. Otherwise, set your Satnav for the postcode and follow the excellent directions Cornwall Cottages provides you with towards the end. If your Satnav tells you to turn left into Talland Road, ignore it and continue straight ahead instead. Another thing to note is that the "shower room" contains a bath: much appreciated by me as I don't like showers.
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