Lookout

Had a lovely week , flat is comfortable and well equipped Thank you

A great apartment in a great location.

Everything we needed. Loved the views and the balcony, felt like we were abroad. Thoroughly recommend. Easy each to all areas of Falmouth.

No 6 The Lookout was fine - good space, good position, good views, comfortable .

But we think that bit of 'TLC' would improve things: The door lock and some of the internal door handles/catches could do with some adjustment, lubrication etc. The front door lock is particularly difficult to operate until you have found 'the knack'. The lounge carpet has ripples in it - some almost trip hazards for older folk - not a good look. Probably a couple of hours work for a fitter to stretch it. The (hot) water was almost dangerously hot, although the cleaner kindly left a note warning us of this. The TV in the bedroom doesn't do much - I couldn't even get a picture on BBC1. Not a problem for us but since it is an advertised feature it should work. But could just take it out and make more space on the chest top. The 'tight' car parking space is not something that can be changed (!!). But the car park gate was permanently open (presumably broken) which means the car park is not secure - some people might not be happy with that. Although it does mean that you don't need the card and if walking you can avoid the locked street door and first flight of stairs by going in via the car park ramp and the unlocked door to the stairwell. Minor issues, didn't really bother us. Might be worth attending to.

A well appointed flat with spacious living room and lovely view.

Excellent location for the town. Downside was the tight parking space and the number of steps involved to reach the flat from the car park and the High Street, particularly when carrying a heavy suitcase.

A property in need of a major refit and is becoming a little shabby.

Not much has changed since our first visit 11 years ago. Tableware and cutlery need to be increased. Yes, there is an internet connection but is very very slow, less than 2Mbs which is unacceptable. From other visits to an apartment in the same block we found the internet connection to be much faster. Capsules for the washing machine and dishwasher were supplied but no indication which was which did not help. The shower over the bath needs a grab handle in addition to the one supplied lower down. In all it is a great location with fantastic views but in need of a serious update.

The Lookout was very clean, well equiped and very comfortable.

The lounge diner very spacious and lovely view of estuary. Kitchen was well equiped (with fridge, freezer, microwave, small dishwasher and washing machine) but on the small side so two people in there at any one time was enough. Location and parking excellent and we would definitely stay there again. Nice addition of Christmas decorations. We enjoyed our 5 days there. Sarah, the manager, communicated well and let us know we could get in the property earlier than expected and also let us stay until 9.30 am on our departure day (9am is very early for most self catering properties we have stayed in over the years, 10am is much more common and it would make this property even more appealing if it is extended to 10am in future). Would definitely recommend.

A very nice property, very well fitted and located and excellent car parking facilities.

A lovely well situated flat.

Had everything we needed. It was clean and well equipped. Do wish properties would do away with their bath and shower over and fit a walk in shower. It is the same in every property we have stayed in. It is difficult to get into and the shower curtain sticks to you!

As usual Sykes came up trumps !

The apartment was beautifully located , very clean , and had all the facilities we needed . Easy access and great parking .

Excellent position, well furnished & equipped, very clean and we enjoyed our stay very much.

We would return whenever back in Falmouth.

The Lookout is situated next to a road that leads directly into the town centre of Falmouth.

This is very convenient for shopping and access to bars and restaurants. However, it can be quite noisy. The double glazing in the property doesn't work that well. The parking is adequate and guests must be aware that there is quite a climb from street level to the Lookout. My only moan about the stay is the 9 o'clock deadline to vacate the property. Guests should also be aware that the Cornish season starts in April. Many of the boat trips do not run in March.

Great living space makes this apartment ideal for an enjoyable family stay

My only real concern was the amount of stairs to the property from the street, especially after climbing the hill.

We both thought the shower was the best 'over the bath' shower we'd had and the beds were extremely comfortable. The car park was great and once I'd read the instructions properly for getting the key, everything was exactly as described.

Very disappointed there was no lock on bathroom door found this a problem when we used the facilities, when paying the price we paid we felt a lock was easy enough and cheap enough to have, there must be many who use the apartment who feel the same.

The property otherwise was ideal but would not book again due to problem mentioned.

A great location to explore Falmouth with reserved parking space.

The apartment was spotlessly clean and Sue text to let us know it was ready several hours early. The shower head needs replacing as it is not a proper shower head and does provide a poor shower! Lots of hot water and water pressure though. Bed is extremely comfortable. The kitchen has essentials. TV is a bit dated so don't expect to log into your Netflix etc. On the whole a nice place to stay in a location that allows you to walk to pubs and restaurants in the evening and explore lots of beautiful places within a 40 minute drive.

First impressions were good but a couple of things were soon discovered.

The description to find the property was poor.The property LOOKOUT actually is the entire complex and we stayed at number 6,however to find the entrance was far from easy ,the road name would help find it and also its on a one way street which you first find as a No entry ,so have to drive all the way round..Lots of steps to negotiate and carry luggage down,definitely not for the unfit.48 steps down to the road to get onto the high street.Once the property has been entered comes the garage bit, 4 floors,not easy to park,especially if you have a medium to large vehicle. The bays were for 2 vehicles, luckily no-one parked next to us all week,if the park was full it would be a nightmare to try to get in and out as it is very tight and requires alot of manoeuvres.The property is nice and light with good views across the estuary when stood up.The bathroom is a big letdown,the bath is marked and it would benefit a walk in shower instead. The overhead shower is nothing but a trickle with a hard plastic curtain.The majorly of the basin is taken up by the mixer taps and is near impossible to wash your face without putting water everywhere. The slow close toilet lid lives up to its name ,we were there a week and it still hadn't closed when we left!The patio is strange it's on the front with a table and 2 chairs ,however when sat down all you see is a white wall with no view whatsoever. All in all we made the best of the property, would we use it again,the jury is out.

My husband and I had a fabulous week staying at The Lookout.

Stunning views and very central to surrounding facilities. Lovely accommodation very clean and bright. Our only issue was the bathroom (awful shower) which let's the property down, we understand this is due for replacement after which we would happily recommend as a five star property. Nice touch to have fresh flowers, tea and biscuits on our arrival. Thank you.

Sue, the property manager, was super helpful and the location is fantastic - the views from the lounge are particularly amazing!

We found the property was very comfortable and clean; just rather dated in certain areas such as the bathroom but I understand there are plans to revamp this soon. Thanks for a wonderful stay and also for the welcome pack and flowers - a lovely touch :)

Lovely place to stay with great views.

Right at the top of town with bars,shops and restaurants within minutes of the property. The property was very clean with the nice touches of roses and Cornwall shortbread being left for us. The only thing I would say would be to update the shower and have a shower screen instead of a curtain. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to be back again. Thank you for a lovely stay.

We had a really fantastic stay at the Lookout.

Fab central location (Great restaurants, pubs and shops all within walking distance!). The apartment itself was very clean and well equipped. Comfy beds and great lounge/dining room space with amazing views. The decor is a little outdated but who cares about that when you have such a lovely, clean, central place to stay on holiday!! Perfect place to relax. Sue is a great property manager...very attentive, a great communicator, really helpful and always on the end of the phone if needed. Thanks for a great stay, we look forward to returning.

The bathroom requires updating .

The kitchen is satisfactory and well equipped. The lounge is lovely and cosy although a few of the windows were draughty. Beds very comfortable and the apartment was nice and clean. The location for us was perfect the shops being only two minutes walk. Sue was very helpful kind and considerate. The welcome pack and flowers was a lovely gesture. Thank you Sue. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we have already booked to return in the spring.

Sue the housekeeper was very helpful and let us know the property was available earlier on the day.

She also explained where the parking space was which was very helpful. The flowers, tea, coffee and milk along with Cornish shortbread biscuits was a nice welcoming touch. The property was well equipped and in a good location. The beds were comfortable and the lounge area.was very spacious. Having your own dedicated parking space was a bonus particularly in Falmouth, although a little on the small side if you have a large car. We wouldn’t have any issue staying in this property in the future.

Our main interest was to see the Tall Ships event in Falmouth.

Unfortunately, this was cancelled and we wish we could have postponed the holiday.

The location is great.

Located at the top end of the high street in Falmouth, all of the shops and restaurants are no more than a 15 minute walk away. Very conveniently, one of Falmouth's two piers, is only a 2-3 minute walk down the high street, offering boat trips to St Mawes and river cruises. The apartment is excellent. The huge open plan living room and dining area is a fantastic space and the view out of the windows down to Falmouth harbour, is picturesque. The fully equipped kitchen also has a great view of the harbour. The bedrooms, whilst on the cosy side are decorated nicely, have very comfortable beds and plenty of space to store clothes, in both drawers and cupboards, where lots of wooden hangers are provided. Private parking is a bonus and removes the stress off trying to find parking spaces especially in high season. My only reason for awarding this accommodation a 4 out of 5 instead of a perfect 5 is the bathroom. Whilst it is adequate, I would suggest that the shower could do with an upgrade and the shower curtain could be replaced with a glass screen. The standard of cleanliness across the whole property was very high. The booking manager Sue was very helpful with any questions that I had both before arrival and during. Would definitely return to this accommodation if staying in Falmouth again.

The lookout would benefit from a better shower but apart from that it’s perfect!

..we had a brilliant holiday!!

Lovely apartment with so much attention to detail, especially the huge living room with fantastic views of the harbour.

Decor was extremely tasteful but a bit quirky at the same time! Comfy and very cosy bedrooms. Could benefit from thicker or even blackout blinds but that's a personal choice. Really appreciated the welcome pack with Cornish biscuits, tea, coffee & milk & beautiful fresh flowers in the living room. Sue, the property manager, was extremely helpful throughout with any issues that we may have had & was quick to send on an item that we had left behind. Would highly recommend as beautiful apartment in perfect location!

Overall experience very good, Falmouth busy but not too crowded, plenty of restaurants, take away's, bars ,shops etc.

[would advise pre-booking some restaurants well before holidays commence].Location of property excellent for views and proximity to town centre. Apartment very comfortable and had everything required for a self catering holiday, although we thought that the bathroom could do with updating generally but shower and shower curtain particularly. Manager of apartment approachable and helpful.

The apartment is well positioned with quick access to Falmouth centre.

It was very clean and we were advised when the apartment was ready on the day of arrival. We would recommend for families and couples.

We had a lovely time staying at the Lookout everything was spotlessly clean and we had everything we needed.

We enjoyed our stay so much we will definitely return. Very handy to have a parking space, and just a short walk to town. The fresh flowers, milk, tea, and coffee was most welcoming on arrival .Thanks for a lovely stay at the Lookout.

Very well kept apartment with good view up the estuary and the underground parking in central Falmouth most welcome.

This property is in a great location and the property was super clean.

We found it too difficult to find the temporary car park to obtain the proximity card; the entrance is concealed by other parked cars and it’s a one way road, however, once in the property it was great to have a parking space. We were very impressed with the view and the cleanliness. The property would benefit greatly from having have some sort of breakfast bar at the lounge windows; you cannot see the beautiful view unless standing up.

Fantastic.

Beautiful property ideally situated on the edge of town. Easy walking distance to towns bars and restaurants. Very spacious apartment. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

The location was great and the views were amazing.

I would say that the tv could be updated to a smart tv as there was a very old DVD player which wasn’t the best.

The whole experience was really brilliant in all aspects.

It couldn't have been any closer to all the facilities you could wish for eateries too many to mention & close to the pier where many of the boat trips went from and the Tourist information centre was there and you could book through them or at the many kiosks dotted around. The best part if you wanted to go around the large busy streets you had a shuttle bus that you could use. We used it for free as our concessionary bus passes in our town allowed free travel anywhere but it was only £2 hop off and hop on for other younger adults. Bargain. We even had free travel to Truro from Falmouth with the passes, provided you travelled after 9.30 each day. Most of the buses could be caught at Falmouth to any parts of Cornwall free uses these bus passes.For us it was wonderful. Central to two train stations(town & docks) in the town you were spoilt for choice. We chose to leave the car parked in the accommodation all week as it was in a safe underground car park for the apartment and allowed us to leisurely explore without having to drive everywhere.

The description is slightly misleading because the stairs to the street that you would visit / go out (the hight Street) would be three flights of stairs.

The one flight of stairs it refers to in tbe description is a residential street. The apartment has everything you need to enjoy your stay a home from home. The only thing i would change would be the bed in the master bedroom as its very soft, and my preference would be for a firm mattress.

Really well equipped cottage and a great location.

Couldn’t fault it.

The apartment is ideally located for visiting Cornwall, just a few minutes walk down into the busy shopping centre, but also a relaxing view along the estuary.

With it’s allocated secure parking makes it less stressful and it’s a good location for touring Cornwall. The apartment is well equipped, clean and comfortable with a nice touch of a welcome pack and flowers to greet you on arrival. We have used this apartment on a number of occasions over the years and it is testament to the apartments quality that we will continue to use it in the future.

Ideally placed and comfortable apartment well sited to explore the town of Falmouth but also well positioned for a quick exit from the town to other parts of Cornwall.

An undercover retained carparking slot was a bonus.

the lookout magellan was more than we expected.

If this Cornish Cottages standards we will definitely be back

All went very well thanks skyescottages will book again .

the lookout is very good.

The description of the location states 10 minute walk to shops, restaurants, cafes and beach.

The beach is not a 10 minute walk. It took us about 20-25 mins. The signpost at the end of the high street says 10 minutes from there! The location of The Lookout is perfect for exploring Cornwall and being in the centre means we could leave the car behind when going out in the evening. Having off street parking was great too. The Lookout has everything you could need (including a hairdryer, but it's not listed so I packed mine). It was very much like being at home. There is plenty of living space and the knick knacks and pictures add to the seaside/holiday feeling. The kitchen and the living room do have a lovely views. The downsides of this property are: the damp smell in the main bedroom - we could see it on the external wall, and the kitchen had an odd smell. The kitchen is well equipped and clean though, it is just is outdated compared to the rest of the rooms. In the bathroom, the grouting around the shower needs a good clean to brighten it up. We did enjoy our week as the positives outweigh the negatives.

The apartment is well placed for Falmouth high street and local attractions.

Car parking facilities are excellent. The apartment was very clean and every facility is provided. On a rainy day the apartment is cosy, when the sun comes out it's a good base for exploring.

This is a lovely place to stay.

It is very comfortable, well laid out and we really enjoyed our week and would love to come back in the future. The ladies we met as we were leaving were really friendly. Many thanks.