Above the Bay – Enclosed garden apartment with parking

Above the Bay – Enclosed garden apartment with parking Overview

First Impressions

Above the Bay – Enclosed garden apartment with parking is one of those places that genuinely surprises you. You arrive expecting something decent, and you get something that actually feels like a proper home away from home. It’s tucked into Penzance, which is already a town worth visiting on its own — there’s a real end-of-the-line charm to it, the kind of place where the Atlantic feels close and the pace of life slows right down. Walking in for the first time, you get the sense that someone has put real thought into this.

Location & Neighbourhood

Penzance sits at the far southwestern tip of Cornwall, and honestly, that remoteness is part of the appeal. You’re close enough to the seafront to feel the sea air without being right on top of the tourist bustle. Couples especially seem to love it here — the location scores a solid 8.2 for two-person trips, which tracks, because there’s something quietly romantic about this corner of town. St Michael’s Mount is just a short drive away, and the Jubilee Pool lido is the kind of local gem you’d want to know about before you arrive.

The Space

This is an apartment-style property, so it has a different feel from a standard hotel room — more breathing space, more privacy. The enclosed garden is a genuine highlight, the sort of outdoor spot where you’d actually want to sit with a coffee in the morning rather than just glance at through a window. It’s self-contained in a way that suits people who want to do their own thing without being on top of other guests. I mean, if you’re after a buzzing hotel lobby, this isn’t that — but if you want something quieter and more personal, it really delivers.

Parking & Practicalities

Free private parking on site is one of those things that sounds small until you’ve tried to find a spot in a Cornish town in summer — then it feels enormous. Penzance isn’t the easiest place to navigate by car, so knowing you’ve got a dedicated space waiting for you takes a real weight off. It’s the kind of practical detail that makes a stay feel genuinely stress-free rather than just comfortable on paper. The overall guest rating sits at 8 out of 10, and recent visitors have pushed the location score even higher at 8.4, which tells you something.

Why Guests Love It

What keeps people coming back to Above the Bay – Enclosed garden apartment with parking is the combination of a well-placed base and a space that actually feels like it belongs to you for the duration of your stay. Penzance rewards slow exploration — the galleries, the harbour, the walks out toward Land’s End — and having somewhere calm and comfortable to return to each evening makes all of that better. It’s not a flashy property, and it doesn’t try to be. It’s well-rated, well-located, and sort of quietly confident about what it offers. For a couple looking to explore the far west of Cornwall without the fuss, it’s a genuinely solid choice.

Hotels in Cornwall stretch along cliff-top footpaths, harbor villages, and sheltered coves perfect for sea swims.

Above the Bay – Enclosed garden apartment with parking Accommodations

Reviews of Above the Bay – Enclosed garden apartment with parking

• Nick from United Kingdom – 15 June 2025 (8/10)

  Lovely apartment and owners ( very helpful ) .free parking spot .even 2 pints of milk in the fridge .
  
  What could be improved: All good

• Fiona from United Kingdom – 7 June 2025 (8/10)

  Had everything you wanted for the week. Lovely touch to leave milk, biscuits, tea and coffee and especially the dog biscuit.
  
  What could be improved: Neighbours smoking

• Cabais from United Kingdom – 13 April 2025 (9/10)

  Like the garden. Comprehensively equipped.

• Julia from United Kingdom – 7 April 2025 (8/10)

  We were very impressed with the property in all ways, and will definateley be back to stay here.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Angela from Australia – 28 March 2025 (9/10)

  Lovely property. Great location. Very clean and beds were the most comfortable we have ever slept in!
  
  What could be improved: Shower had no screen so bathroom floor was continually flooded. We used one of the towels to mop it after use.

• Jayne from United Kingdom – 16 March 2025 (8/10)

  Seclusion
  
  What could be improved: Everything was lovely .

• Sam from United Kingdom – 1 January 2025 (8/10)

  Lovely hosts and lots of nice touches in the apartment when we got there like tea / coffee, biscuits for us ( and the dogs)! Not far to walk into town so great location with parking and enclosed garden was added bonus. Shower was great too
  
  What could be improved: Bed was a little hard but not too bad.

• Jonathan from United Kingdom – 17 December 2024 (8/10)

  Lovely property, very modern, clean, such comfortable beds
  
  What could be improved: Everything was perfect

• Dominic from United Kingdom – 12 November 2024 (9/10)

  A very nice apartment – clearly well looked after and well presented
  Everything we needed
  Good safe private parking spot
  Really excellent communications with Tamsin, and very clear illustrated instructions on exactly how to find the apartment.
  
  What could be improved: All good.

• Rachel from United Kingdom – 4 November 2024 (8/10)

  Had everything you needed and more. Host was amazing and very helpful. 😀

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