Bella Vista

Perfect in every respect.

Especially the hot water shower outside, used daily after our surf, which was really top drawer.

Kitchen very well equipped Lovely outdoor hot shower - a big plus point Great hanging area outside for wetsuits Good heating and hot water system and easy to manage All in all an excellent stay

We were very disappointed by the poor level of cleanliness.

We have a baby which is walking and crawling and the floors were dirty, on arrival we hoovered the floors and had to use floor wipes to clean areas, the wipes were almost black with dirt. The bathroom had bits on the floor, dusty and cobwebs in the corners, shower drain had mildew and was black, again we cleaned this so it was safe to use for our little one. Blackberry bushes were overhanging on the decking and across the steps down to the garden, we cut them back so our little one could play outside safely. We did this as a previous re iew stated they were asked to stay away from the property for it to be cleaned only to find they came back and it hadn't been done. We found it easier to just do this ourselves on arrival. This left us feeling very disappointed and it did not reflect the photographs in the advert, garden is shown to be very tidy and well kept. Also full dog poo bags left near the front door from previous guests. Unfortunately this has put us off staying again which is a shame as the property is a great size, beds are comfy, very well equipped and thoughtfully kitted out for a family. Location is fantastic as are the views.

We have stayed at Bella Vista twice now and find the location and property perfect for our families needs.

Comfy, well equipped and great views and walks to the beach. Could do with addressing some damp in the kitchen and bathroom which wasn’t an issue given the warm weather but there were quite a few woodlice scuttling around the kitchen and porch. It wouldn’t stop us coming back though!

We had a great holiday.

Some longer decking screws needed in places where the sun warps the planks. Will book again.

The property is lovely, well equipped and in a great location, nice views but could do with redecoration throughout and one settee is getting very tired, so much so it is uncomfortable to use.

Instructions for use of the cooker are missing and what to put in bins and where to locate on collection day are vague. We did use the washer and feel it needs attention as clothes were taking hours despite using short cycle and they came out very wet and we could not find any clothes pegs. At this time of year the cleaners need to take particular care in removing cobwebs as there were many on arrival. Parking was OK but part of bay 1A occupied by a boat on arrival and later a small car.

Bella Vista was absolutely ideal for our party of 6 which included a 2 year old and 2 little dogs.

Everything was provided, enough cutlery and crockery so that the dishwasher could be used. Lovely bedlinen and towels. The view from the garden was absolutely amazing and you could walk to the beach from the road outside. Our only gripe would be that the shower floor does overflow a little but I'm not sure what could be done about that. All in all a fab stay.

Overall, we had a lovely stay in Bella vista - great location and a short walk to the beach.

Well equipped with everything you would need for your stay. However, the accommodation’s cleanliness could be significantly improved e.g. lots of cobwebs, critters, dirty shower tray, kitchen utensils unwashed, and some mould throughout the property. If this was rectified, the property would receive 5 stars all round.

We had a wonderful time in this holiday property.

It is well situated with lovely views over the bay and walking distance from Polzeath. It is very well-equipped with everything that you could need including an extensive library! We really appreciated the tea, biscuits, jam, milk and bread supplied by the owner. A kind gesture, which was very welcoming. Thank you owner! We are thinking of returning it was such a lovely, convenient, pleasant place to stay. M and E

The property is in a great location, close to the beach, coastal path, shops and restaurants.

The enclosed garden was great for the dogs and the view of the sea from the patio was lovely. Whilst we were not expecting luxury, we felt the property was a little disappointing and very ‘tired’. There were patches of black mould on the walls and we had to remove lots of wood lice from the toilet and bathroom upon arrival. We noticed on the Wednesday that there were springs hanging down from one of the sofas and we also reported to the agent that the shower was blocked, causing the shower tray to overflow ( despite the use of the plunger provided). As we only had one day left, we agreed that this would be sorted after our departure in order that future guests did not have the same problem. In spite of this, we had a fantastic week.

A very enjoyable stay.

Fantastic views and the property was well equipped. The only thing that I would say is that a couple of weeks prior to our stay we were informed of the recent refurbishment of the bathroom where the bath had been replaced with a walk in shower. We chose this property because it did have a bath. We have a 4 year old who only goes in a bath and doesn’t go in showers. The set up therefore differed from that we based our decision to book in the 1st place and made washing our 4 year old for the week more problematic. With no bath you are effectively ruling out bookings from those with small babies and young children. If it were me, I would have knocked the bathroom through into the WC next door to create a big bathroom which could then easily provide space for bath and shower basin and wc. Yes you would lose 1 wc but for a property of its size I don’t think you really need 2 toilets side by side…. The shower did begin to leak across the bathroom floor towards the end of our stay which we phoned John Bray holidays about.

The flat is ok for a winter let.

There are walks from the property and dogs are allowed on the beach Nov - March. The kitchen works well and is well equipped. ( but the table is too big and the chairs don’t tuck under so there is no space to move around and cook if anyone else is there) The tv is outdated and the dvd player doesn’t work. The listing needs updating to reflect the new bathroom which has a great shower (but no bath). The property is too small to accommodate 7 people .

Super location.

So nice to have the views. It had everything our guests required. Our adult children and their partners/husband stayed there for a family wedding in the area. It was ideal.

Great location and the outside deck area was a lovely sun trap.

The newly installed kitchen and step in shower were lovely -website should be updated to reflect this. It was difficult to heat the sitting room without turning the kichen into a sauna so we spent more time in the kitchen than expected. The twin and bunk bedrooms had a very damp smell to them which didn't get better as the week wore on. Despite checking on parking space there was no defined parking for the property as the next door rental took over all the spaces in front of the house (they were told this?) -parking for the property should be better defined, we used the space for the upper flat and hoped no one was in residence. Lastly there was conflicting info on what to do with the keys, I followed email instructions and returned to the key box rather than return to John Bray office.

Good little property and great location for walking to beach etc.

Only gripe is that the property does not have a bath, only a shower (contrary to the listed amenities and photos) - this is probably fine for most people, but if you’re travelling with young kids (as we were) it did make bath time a little tricky!

Another lovely stay at Bella Vista.

As always the view from the decking area was stunning. Really spoilt being able to lounge on a sunchair and watch the sea sparkle in the distance. So nice to be able to take our dog with us knowing that the garden is completely secure. We will be back again in 2022.

When we arrived at the property there were no instructions about where to park.

I rang the office and was told I would receive a callback but never did. I tried to call back half an hour later and the office was closed. The property was also extremely dirty. We called and reported this and had to chase for the first two days of the booking before someone came to clean it. The most irritating part of this was that we kept being told the cleaner was coming, and that we needed to vacate the property for a three hour window. The cleaner then hadn't been when we came back so we had to call, chase, and vacate the property again. This means we didn't get to enjoy the property for the first two days. It was a difficult thing to keep doing, particularly given we were there with a small baby.

We have stayed at Bella Vista several times and have never been disappointed.

It's so nice to be able to take our dog away with us on holiday and be able to stay in such a lovely place. Fab view and area to relax in. Just lovely.

One thought is Trevathan Farm cream teas! Pleasant grassy fields at back of the cafe building also with children play areas and some animals. There is a good food and gifts shop too. The cream teas are fab and decent value

We really enjoyed staying at Bella Vista. We had a very relaxed time. We spent Saturday at a family wedding at st Kew and roscarrow farm returning home in the early hours. We simply enjoyed the wonderful weather we were graced with on the fabulous decking. It was great to be able to walk down to the coastal path and enjoy the little coves and sit and enjoy the sunset. I definitely would like to stay at Bella Vista again. We really appreciated the gift of groceries from the owners at the start of the holiday.