Very friendly owners. Enjoyed our stay very much. The room, though small, was clean and well laid out. Unfortunately we didn't have a sea view but were really only using the room as a base to visit family and friends. Nice breakfasts, freshly cooked, with a very good choice on the menu. Highly recommended. more

What can we say? These guys are how all hosts should be, so take note! They couldn't do enough for us, with Martin running us into St Ives on a very wet Friday evening then again to the wedding we were attending on Saturday. Thanks for your hospitality! The other 2 reviews pretty much sum the place up, and with... more

My girlfriend took me away with her Parents and we stayed at the Borthalan. The first thing we noticed were the excellent views of Carbis Bay. Inside the Hotel the decor was nice and tidy and the owners were very friendly and couldn't do enough to make our stay very nice. Breakfast was very nice with a very varied range.... more

We stayed at this hotel with our two teen age boys in early August. This hotel was excellent in every aspect. The couple that run the place, Martin and Margaret Smith are the most friendly hosts of a b&b that we have ever stayed at. The hotel sits high above Carbis Beach with excellent views of the surrounding area. Several... more