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Bay View

Bay View

3.4
out of 5
Ratings from 8 reviews
38% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.4
Condition
2.6
Location
4.5
Value
2.8
Customer
Service
4.0

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A fantastic 5 bedroom property with a lovely open plan living area overlooking the valley with sea views to the side. Only a 5 minute walk from the bustling harbour of Port Isaac, made famous by the TV series Doc Martin. Bay View is in the perfect spot for a great family holiday, with pubs, cafes restaurants and shops all within close walking distance. WiFi at property.

The house wasn’t ready for guests

Review submitted on Tue, 31 Dec 2024
2.3
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
1.0
Comfort
2.0
Condition
2.0
Location
4.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
3.0
The cleaning had not been completed. We think cleaner forgot to come back. It was half done. We cleaned the hair out of the bath and washed out the dirty bin in the kitchen. We sorted out the bedding which was hanging on a wardrobe to dry and made the beds, pushed back the bedroom furniture where there had been some hoovering, reorganised the curtains which had been pulled up off the floor onto a chair but kept curtains closed all week in bedroom as they were not hung properly. and got rid of the dead flowers in a vase in the kitchen. Generally there was a lot of dirt, dust and cobwebs around furniture in living room but the main living areas had been cleaned. It’s a shame it wasn’t ready as the view is fantastic as is the location and parking. We visit PI a lot and have done for twenty years, this is the first time we have been unhappy with the condition of the property.

Guest from Smarden stayed at Bay View for 7 nights in December 2024


Cornish Seaview Cottages Ltd replied 51 days ago
Hi Miles, We are so sorry for what happened when you came to stay at Bayview, totally not acceptable, we have been in contact with the caretaker, she has asked to send her apologies, this is not something that has happened before at Cornish Seaview Cottages, we pride ourselves on being passionate about what we do and ensuring all of our guests have an enjoyable holiday and experience with us. As a gesture of goodwill we have offered and deposited a refund, which you have accepted. Once again we are really sorry and we do hope you will give us another try in the future. Best wishes, Cornish Seaview Cottages

New Year Family Holiday

Review submitted on Fri, 06 Jan 2023
3.5
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
This was our second "New Year" stay at Bay View as we love the area, the walks and the location. Although the property comfortably fits our family of 8 we felt, this year, it was tired and in need of some tic and a deep clean. The curtains in the front bedroom and living room area didn't close properly and were held on by just a few hooks. There were 3 bulbs missing in the kitchen and hardly enough glasses for a large family. The upstairs rooms particularly were very cold and we had to move the heaters from the living room up there to keep them warm enough.

We enjoyed our stay and had a lovely week in Port Isaac but sadly we will be looking for a different property next year for the reasons mentioned above.

Ali from Witney stayed at Bay View for 7 nights in December 2022


Nicky replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Ali, thank you for your review and feedback regarding Bay View. I am so sorry that there were problems at the property which affected your stay. I know we have spoken already but just wanted to confirm that all the details have been passed onto the owner and we are working through the issues to rectify and update immediately before the property is let again.

Very poor

Review submitted on Mon, 12 Sep 2022
2.2
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Condition
1.0
Location
5.0
Value
1.0
Customer
Service
2.0
The images on the website must be years old because upon arriving at the property we was very disappointed! Far to many issues to list but main ones being mould growing up one of the bedroom walls mould in the shower no light bulbs in 2 of the bedrooms cleanliness issues and the worst of all a full bottle of lighter fluid just left open on the balcony which has we not spotted and my dog got hold of it well it could of been fatal. No heating all week 2 engineers came out interrupted our holiday but couldn’t fix it we had no tea towels and when issue finally resolved was too late as they arrived the day before we left! House very run down and yet there charging £1300 plus for a week madness! I’m still waiting for a response from someone regarding an explanation and compensation. Overall not good! We’ve been coming to Cornwall as a family for years including to port Isaac and never had these kind of issues but we didn’t let it ruin our holiday!

David from Nottingham stayed at Bay View for 7 nights in September 2022


A good size property in need of some TLC

Review submitted on Tue, 06 Sep 2022
3.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Bay View is in need of a lot of TLC. It is looking very tired and worn out. However it is in a good quiet location with great views close to the only supermarket in Port Isaac. The house is spacious with a secure garden for children and dogs and off road parking. The beds are clean and very comfortable but an adult cannot stand up in the upstairs bath because of where it is situated underneath the sloping attic ceiling. The washer and dryer are a godsend.

Elizabeth from Pntefract stayed at Bay View for 7 nights in August 2022


Comfortable holiday home in great location.

Review submitted on Tue, 26 Jul 2022
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A good-sized house that took 10 of us comfortably, with plenty of space for all chill out. The house was clean and well appointed and views from the balcony were lovely with some smashing sunsets during our stay.
Port Isaac was a great location to access local attractions, whilst the harbour beach and neighbouring Port Gaverne beach a short walk away - worth noting that the lanes down to the harbour are fairly steep! Port Gaverne beach was definitely a favourite for all us :D
Lovely part of Cornwall to explore and we will be back!

Simon from Saskatoon stayed at Bay View for 7 nights in July 2022


Not up to standard

Review submitted on Mon, 18 Jul 2022
3.5
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We stayed for a week in Bay View in July 2022

The house is in a great location, the garden is really secure for dogs and having parking is good.

However, the house itself needs a lot of updating compared to other houses we have stayed in. We have been holidaying in Cornwall for the past 10+ years, mainly in Padstow.

There were lots of ‘little things’ that would have easily been sorted but just hadn’t been;

- There was no lightbulb in the ceiling light in one of the bedrooms
- Curtains and blinds were hanging off the fixtures and curtains in one bedroom didn’t meet in the middle
- The tiles in the shower were mouldy and the radiator in the bathroom was rusty and paint peeling off
- Part of the windows in one of the bedrooms were corroded so windows couldn’t be opened or closed because of this
- The sofas were not clean

But there were also bigger issues;

- The decking outside was wobbly and so unsafe
- One of the bedrooms seemed to have mould patches and paint peeling from the wall
- The carpet was fraying and wasn’t fitted at the edges
- The steps down to the grassy area of the garden don’t have a handrail, leaving quite a large drop down one side, especially dangerous for young children

The bedrooms on the first floor are not suitable for adults as it is cramped and would only be suitable for children.

I have contacted Cornish Seaview Cottages about all of the issues above who have advised they will pass my feedback onto the owners


Rosie from Croydon stayed at Bay View for 7 nights in July 2022


A weeks family holiday

Review submitted on Mon, 06 Jun 2022
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was our second time staying here.
The last time was 2019.
It’s in a great location with wonderful views over Port Isaac from the back balcony.
It could do with a bit of updating in some area’s ( the back door is hard to close, not many small glasses, ) but nothing major.
The layout of the house certainly works for our family when we get together for a holiday.

Guest from Dursley stayed at Bay View for 7 nights in May 2022


Felt run down

Review submitted on Mon, 18 Apr 2022
3.2
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
2.0
Location
4.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We’ve stayed here before, and felt comfortable.After 2 yrs wait, because of Covid, the house seems sad.
Disappointed with the maintenance , and felt it was overpriced even though Port Isaac is a popular destination.
Unless maintenance improves, I wouldn’t go back to this house.

Maggy from Leamington Spa stayed at Bay View for 7 nights in April 2022