Portarlington

2nd October 2019:

Very nice home from home

Would Recommend: Yes

26th September 2019:

Very welcoming hosts - Sheila and Barry were informative and helpful in every way.

Just ask your hosts and find out from tourist information - so many things to see and do.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd September 2019:

Sheila and Barry were fabulous hosts and go over and above to accommodate you. We arrived by train and the day before Sheila e mailed to see what time we would be approximately be arriving. I told her we were arriving by train lunch time and they very kindly offered to pick us up and said would be fine to check in also. Thought that was a lovely touch and very thoughtful of them. Breakfast was very nice and set us up for the day. We certainly would not hesitate in going back.

St Ives is a beautiful place with lots of wonderful walks, fabulous scenery and not to mention the lovely beaches. Plenty to do and see and loads of places to eat and stop off at and watch the world go by. You must have one of the Cornish Pasty’s from one of the shops by the harbour, they are so yummy! We just love it and can never fault such a beautiful place, Cornish charm at its best.

Would Recommend: Yes

16th September 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

4th September 2019:

Very friendly landlady and her husband. Delicious breakfast.

Great coastal walks, lovely beaches, delicious Food.

Would Recommend: Yes

4th September 2019:

Excellent hosts, very pleasant and welcoming.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd September 2019:

Warm welcome (even transported our bags to the station for us ! — and you can ask to be picked up). Hosts are extremely obliging and do everything they can to make your stay perfect. Ask for the room at the top : the view is amazing. The guest house is just up the hill from the Tate, so you get the best of both worlds : quiet and central.

Tips : though a small town, there's lots to do in St Ives, not to mention all the places a bus ride away : 5 days was not enough, though we got plenty in. St Michael's Mount is a bus ride away (one bus every hour, so download the timetable). Bring a bottle of water to wash the sand off your feet after the beach, as there are no taps (and the town is plastic-free, so no bottles). Too many good restaurants to mention any one in particular (and no bad experiences). The ones giving on the ocean are obviously the most crowded ; for the posher ones you need to book in advance.

Would Recommend: Yes

1st September 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

27th August 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

17th August 2019:

Thanks for a lovely stay and going the extra mile with picking up and dropping off at the station and also an early breakfast. Brilliant hospitality!

Try to book the room with a view, you won’t want to leave your room!

Would Recommend: Yes

11th August 2019:

Marvelous B&B, highly recommend

Would Recommend: Yes

20th July 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

9th July 2019:

Sheila and Barry were both very helpful. We travelled by train and Barry picked us up at the station. They were very knowledgeable about the area and helped us plan our trip. Breakfast was good especially the fruit and there was always fresh milk in the room fridge.

We travelled by bus everywhere and the coaster buses show you the are.we can recommend a visit to geevor tin mine and the telegraph museum at porth curnow but don,t eat in their cafe there is a cafe further down the road. The union pub is good and the pasta and pizza restaurant but it's a good idea to book as everywhere gets very busy.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th July 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

29th June 2019:

Sheila and Bryan made us very welcome and provided us with a tasty and plentiful freshly cooked breakfast. The views from our lofty room were beautiful and gave us an ever changing view of St Ives and the sea. Very useful to have a fridge in the room too though it did make some funny noises at night! We hope to visit again!

Becks restaurant at Carbis Bay does the most tasty choice of fish dishes, especially the cod and chips and fish curry. For fish fresh from the sea, try the fish platter to share at the Sloop Inn in St Ives, it's a feast! Art lovers will love the Porthminster Gallery.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th June 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

17th June 2019:

Sheila and Barrie made us very welcome and even collected us from the station. Our room was comfortable, spotlessly clean and had a wonderful view over St Ives. Breakfast was wholesome, plentiful and Sheila happily varied the menu to suit us. We enjoyed our stay and would be pleased to book again.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th May 2019:

Both Sheila & Barry were excellent hosts.nothing was too much trouble for them. I was particularly grateful to the help & kindness they showed to wards me. I was travelling on my own with a disability to my knee & thigh muscles due to sciatic nerve issues. Breakfast was as you wished & once again Sheila was very happy to provide your choices. Just 4 happy days & with Barry helping me to get to train, buses etc on time it was a sad moment in saying good bye.

The gift shops selling local made wares just wonderful & not to be missed. If you see something you like buy straight away or else you could miss out

Would Recommend: Yes

19th May 2019:

Clean, quiet and with the added bonus of parking which is quite rare in St Ives. Sheila and Barrie were helpful and friendly without in any way being intrusive. We would go back.

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd November 2018:

Shelia and barry were perfect hosts. The room had a fantastic view and the bed was so comfy. Will be booking again next year. There is also private parking which makes life so much easier.

Would Recommend: Yes

16th October 2018:

This b&b was fantastic the room was super clean airy and bright, with ironing facilities and a hairdyer and a fridge with fresh milk every day, the owners couldnt have been friendlier, breakfast was delicious and they really couldnt have done more for us.

Would Recommend: Yes

4th October 2018:

Very warm and personal welcome, highly recommended. Thanks from Dagmar and Peter

Would Recommend: Yes

28th September 2018:

A solid choice for the budget conscious.

There's no shortage of restaurants near by, but you need to book in advance. Even in late September.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th September 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

6th September 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd September 2018:

Lovely B and B. The room was beautiful overlooking the bay. Very comfortable and clean with a lovely breakfast. Thanks Sheila and Barry for making it special for my 60th.

The Sloop Inn do a nice meal in their restaurant. Lovely walks and beaches in St Ives.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd August 2018:

Amazeing service!!!, lovely people would reccomend this place to anyone. The breckfast was spot on if there was a 6 for super excellent id use it.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st August 2018:

Sheila and Barrie were excellent hosts; our room was clean and we were provided with everything we needed. The Portarlington is situated in a superb area to see St Ives and is only a short walk from the beach and restaurants. I was impressed with the beautiful flowers that the B&B was decorated in and the homemade cooked breakfast in the morning. We were provided with more than enough food during our stay and felt thoroughly welcomed by Sheila and Barrie. We will definitely book to stay here again.

We particularly enjoyed the Beach Cafe Bar along St Ives harbour (excellent prosecco) and the food in the Hub, also along the harbour was amazing.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th July 2018:

We had a room on the top floor with a view on the bay. When we opened the windows the wind came in. That was very nice. Sheila and Barrie weer also nice people. They served a nice English breakfast.

The Union Inn had very nice diners and friendly staff. We went to the Tate Gallery and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and sculpture garden. Also nice is a walk along the coastel path. Don't go to the Pizzeria Little piece of salmon. Nice is also Sculpture Garden Tremenheere in Penzance. 30 min from Portarlington. Also nice restaurant there.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th July 2018:

We enjoyed our stay at the Portarlington and would say that Sheila and Barrie were excellent hosts and we would not hesitate to stay again

Would Recommend: Yes

7th July 2018:

Nice, filling breakfast. Comfy bed. Sheila and Barrie were lovely.

Short walk to a few nice beaches and walks along the coast. Town centre is nearby with cafes, shops and pubs with live music. Short drive to some nice tourist hotspots.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th June 2018:

Very welcolming and experienced B&B proprietors who know how to do things just right.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th June 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

1st October 2017:

We loved to stay at Portarlington Bed and Breakfast. Its a really nice place with a warm atmosphere. Sheila and Barrie are great hosts. The house is a bit up the hill so you get a little walking exercise but once you are there the view over the sea is great.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th September 2017:

Fantastic place for central st Ives great views. Above all Shelia and Barry made us feel so welcome thanks

Ideal to explore Cornwall short walk to coastal path. 8min walk to centre with great pubs and restaurants

Would Recommend: Yes

13th September 2017:

Absolutely perfect in every way! Great hosts, amazing location and view and fab breakfast

Would Recommend: Yes

11th September 2017:

Mr & Mrs Jones were very welcoming and considerate hosts.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th September 2017:

When you are unwell you just want to be at home. Sheila and Barry took great care of me making us feel at home. Barry took me al the way to Penzance hospital and waited there. They are very kind. I couldn't eat the breakfast but my friend training for her 25k assured me that it really good. The room was very clean and the view amazing! There is a small fridge that helps alot. Hope to visit again one day!

St Ives is just a lovely place. We took the bus out from St Ives to Lands end and Penzance it was a very love day trip. You need a car if you want to explore more further out .. But St Ives is lovely to stay if you just want a relaxing weekend break and prefer going with a train from London

Would Recommend: Yes

28th August 2017:

Great value

Would Recommend: Yes

15th August 2017:

Would Recommend: Yes

8th July 2017:

Sheila and Barrie were lovely and accommodating hosts. It was lovely staying with them. Portarlington is conveniently located (and not on steep slopes or inclines) and very comfortable and clean. Sheila also cooks a delicious full English breakfast. We really enjoyed staying with them and would definitely recommend Portarlington as a base for anyone exploring Cornwall.

Would Recommend: Yes