I like many other visitors to the Borthalan Hotel have had a very lovely stay. Martin was so welcoming and very friendly and instantly we felt like we were at home. Me and my husband had taken my mum down to Cornwall as she had never been there before, she absolutely loved St Ives and all the beautiful sites we... More

Margaret and Martin were fantastic, they made us feel so welcome and went out of their way to help their guests. They provided us with train timetables and even knew where the free parking was when we planning our walks. The breakfasts were legendary-we did two long walks over the weekend and always came back with a backpack full of... More

The Borthalan is in a beautiful area of Cornwall. We have been visiting Carbis Bay and St Ives for about 40 yrs now. We chose to stay at The Bortalan due to its location and reviews. Owners Martin and Margaret were very welcoming hosts - when we arrived Martin even picked us up from the train station. We didnt have... More

Quiet location, with fantastic views across Carbis Bay. Close to Carbis bay train station, but uphill climb to hotel. Fantastic hosts, amazing breakfast, cleanliness of hotel was excellent. We have traveled around the world, stayed in many hotels, but have never met such friendly and obliging hosts, nothing was too much trouble. We would definitely stay here again, we felt... More

Margaret and Martin are very accommodating people and kindly collected us from the station, although it is only five, steep minutes away. They insisted on taking us back to the station. The food is excellent and the room adequate although it does need updating including the rather antequated TV. But their willingness to please and effort to make your stay... More

We booked this accommodation over the phone and had an understanding that it was a double room with a sea view. Despite our first impression upon arrival of the garden and the decor looking sad and in need of some TLC we looked forward to staying near to the beach. Our "double room" was on the top floor under the... More

Just got back from the Borthalan on Thurs 3rd June and I must say it was a very nice place to stay. The hosts were friendly and helpful. Their service to us, and all of their customers that we seen during our 4 day stay was excellent and efficient. The location is sublime although a little hilly, but having said... More

We booked this B&B through the good reviews that we read on tripadvisor and we were not disappointed. Martin and Margaret (the hosts) were very welcoming and helpful and the breakfasts were delicious. The location was excellent and only a 3 min walk to the station where you can get a train to St Ives for £2 return!!!! (alternatively a... More

Martin and Margaret (the hosts) were welcoming, friendly, informative, efficient and helpful. There was an excellent choice for breakfast. All cooked breakfasts were freshly prepared to order. The room was comfortable, clean, well furnished and nicely decorated but was on the small side. It's not 5 star (No luxury power showers and Margaret has to know roughly at what time... More