Chy Lowen

Getting back up from the resort is a long, steep walk, though St Ives is hilly everywhere. We got a taxi one evening for £4, so that was no bother. The apartment itself was lovely to stay in, very clean and well equipped.

The location worked well enough for getting down to town and the beach, but the return is very steep and could be difficult depending on your mobility. Room 9 was hard to find and much too small. The bed was fine, but there was nowhere to get changed or put anything away, and our cases took up the only floor space. I thought it might be manageable just for sleeping, but I wouldn't recommend this room.

The hill back from St Ives town or the beach is a real slog, so it may be a problem if walking is difficult. Apart from that, the room was fabulous. The bed was really comfy, the linen was good quality, and the shower was great. There was hand wash, shower gel and shampoo, plus a big wall-mounted TV, kettle and little hairdryer. The shared kitchen had everything we needed, even an iron and ironing board. I'd recommend it, just be ready for that huuuuge walk back up.

The place was nicely decorated and clean, and I really liked having a kitchen with all the equipment, including a blender for fruit juice. It was handy to cook and eat in. Still, it doesn't feel as luxurious as it looks. The walls and doors seem very thin and low-budget, so you hear people shutting doors, flushing toilets and opening doors with that squeaking sound. The narrow corridor and walls also shake and make noise when people walk past. It felt a bit like student accommodation.