17 Burgh Island Causeway

A fantastic light airy clean apartment with great views of Burgh Island and coast.

Parking was easy. Close to Bigbury and Sedgewall beaches and a short walk to Challaborough beach. Apartment well equipped, we cooked for ourselves most evenings and there were plenty of utensils. Would recommend coffee from Barista on the beach van at Bigbury. Burgh island is a lovely place for a walk as well as the coastal path. On site indoor pool is good, gym has basic equipment, saunas wasn't working when we were there and hot tub wasn't hot but with the views and setting we would rather have been outdoors anyway.

This is a spacious, comfortable apartment with a great balcony enabling fabulous views to both the east and west, it is however very prone to any windy conditions.

The view to the iconic Burgh Island Hotel is unbeatable. To watch the tide coming in and closing off the island twice a day is fascinating. This was our second visit to this apartment and despite a couple of small issues we have no hesitation in recommending it and will undoubtedly book it again.

This was our 2nd visit to No 17 & we had a fabulous week again.

The views from the appartment are amazing & we love the large wrap-around balcony. The apprtment is very well equipped and comfortable. Unfortunately we felt that on this occasion some of the cleaning was not up to the standard we would expect from this type of property (the floors were very dusty & sandy throughout, the toilets weren't properly cleaned & the patio window had not been cleaned inside etc. Assuming the blip in cleaning is a one-off, we will definitely be back. Thank you for a great week.

Excellent better than described .

What a place !! Small problem, for me next time ! please can you supply, instructions on how to use the kitchen appliances,

The apartment was immaculate as usual.

Well equipped and comfortable . The owner messaged me to tell me about a problem with one of the heaters and instructions on how to fix it, which I found extremely helpful and very kind . The views from the all-round balcony are amazing and the sea tractor’s journeys each day are fascinating.

Listing accuracy: directions to access the place are non existent when you come from Brittany Ferries in Plymouth.

Listing mentioned Nespresso machine so we brought plenty of capsules with us but the machine was for pods. This detail is essential especially when there is one spent pod in the machine and 0 new ones in spite of the welcoming pack listing 5. There was no toilet paper in neither bathrooms. This should be the bare minimum guests should have immediately on arrival after a very long journey. However there was a packet of nice biscuits and one of nice chocolates left for us. The apartment is splendid, nicely decorated with superb orientation and vistas.

Perhaps I'm being unfair on No.

17 as this is our 5th time in theses apartments and the other ones had all been done up to very high spec. 17 was shabby and did need updating but it was comfortable and ok, unfortunately it was dusty and felt it hadn't been cleaned very well. Also the twin bedded room was very much a kids room and as we were four adults it was not very comfortable bed linen in this room was awful.

We’ve have stayed in most of the Burgh Island apartments over the years, and this is the best equipped we’ve seen.

Real quality furnishings. Thank you.

This is a great place, I've stayed in other apartments at the causeway and this for me is the best!

I am tempted to book again.

The apartment was very comfortable and well equipped.

It actually accommodated 5 , where all the other apartments only accommodate 4, so was perfect for my family. Easily accessible from the car park.

This was our second holiday this year in apartment 17.

The apartment is comfortable, well equipped, with excellent heating if needed. The views from the apartment are magnificent. We will certainly book again for next year.

A wonderful place to stay .

This is a great location for a beautiful beach.

The view is spectacular. The flat is mostly OK-it is in need of some tlc-especially for the price.Here is the list of what needs attention; •The dishwasher isn’t working properly •The toilet roll holders are hanging off. •The side of the bath in the bigger bathroom needs fixing,as does the plug in the sink and the toilet flush. •The pilllows on the beds are very very flat and uncomfortable and there was no spare bedding or pillows available.The mattresses weren’t great either. •The washer/dryer is very hard to use as it’s crammed into a cupboard with cleaning beach stuff in front. •The flat was mostly clean on arrival but as the dishwasher isn’t working properly lots of dishes had been but away with stuck on dirt on. •We lost something under the sofa and had to move it-it was clear it hadn’t been cleaned under for a while.Also lots of cobwebs in the corners. •Communal bins in the car park were always over flowing. •Last point which isn’t to do with the actual accommodation but the “club” with the swimming pool and cafe that is attached to the flats is very unwelcoming,mostly due to the very rude older gentleman that seems to be in charge-he was very aggressive.

We last stayed in apartment 17 about 9 years ago.

We loved it then and when I saw it on the website this year I booked it again. We’d booked for family to go with us but with a baby imminent thought it best they didn’t go. It was just the two of us and it was so relaxing. The heating and bathroom towel rails were lovely and warm, it was quite a chilly week when we went there. Everything worked as it should apart from the hall radiator which I couldn’t get to come on. All in all, for a holiday apartment it is the best we have stayed in. We hope to go again in September or early October. Thank you to the owner for setting the apartment up so nicely with everything we needed.

A beautiful apartment , really well equipped and we can’t wait to return .

Its situation is perfect with glorious views .

The apartment is very spacious, well equipped with plenty of room for food storage , essential as it was a party of three adults and two growing children.

It was easily accessible from the car park by stairs and a lift. Membership of the club, included the swimming pool and we were advised by the owner it could possibly be closed for a morning but it was open. This was important as the weather did not cooperate. All in all a lovely holiday.

The apartment, which we have stayed in many times, was lovely.

However, there were some snagging issues. There is a problem with the fridge door which falls open if the shelves on the inside of it are filled with bottles of milk etc. This is a long-standing problem that has been going on for a few years and which I have reported previously. I spoke to Nick, a maintenance man who came to carry out a repair, and he said he would report back to the owner on this as something needing doing. The telephone handset is faulty so you can hear calls come in but cannot ‘answer’ the phone to speak to the person on the other end. This is important if you have given the number as a contact number for family, friends, food deliveries etc. Be careful of the ironing board hanging on the back door of the cupboard with the washing machine in, the screws are loose and need to be refixed/could fall off. The digital weighing scales need a new battery/are unreliable. We had a maintenance problem on arrival and called the number for the maintenance man given in the information folder but had no response until we emailed Coastal Living about another problem a few days later. Both were then resolved quickly but I am not sure that the number given for the maintenance man in the information folder is right and may need to be updated. We rented numbers 17 and 19 this week and found number 19 to be much better equipped and more comfortable, with a much nicer welcome pack and very easy communications. It had lovely seaside bits and pieces, a seagull on a stick, a lighthouse and that sort of thing that gave it a lovely seaside vibe. All those seaside bits and pieces had been removed from number 17 (it used to have them) which is a bit of a shame, as they all add to the holiday feel of the place. There has been a refurbishment of number 17 in the last year. Some have commented that the beds are uncomfortable. I was concerned about this as my elderly dad was coming with us. As the owner said, people have different perceptions when it comes to based comfort. My dad’s assessment was, for those who look for comfort, the bed was adequate although certainly not as comfortable as the beds there previously. This goes for all the beds throughout the flat. There is nice new balcony furniture. As ever, the view is amazing and it is a lovely relaxing place to be. It is nice that, after a number of years of restrictions, the swimming pool and gym are backed to ordinary operating arrangements and that the changing rooms are open. It is a lovely apartment to watch the tides coming in and out. Its view is one of the best from the Burgh Island Apartments. But if you do not mind a lovely but a slightly more restricted view and are looking for more comfort etc. then it is worth considering number 19 which is also a lot cheaper.

The property is in such a fabulous location, with stunning views.

It is a real home from home with everything you need.The use of the club is a real bonus and due to the adverse weather we experienced made all the difference as we were able to swim everyday. All the information on arrival was useful and well communicated. We had no problem with the TV at all! The property has a super balcony with lovely furniture and the bathrooms are modern and clean. However my parents shower in the twin room did need some matinence as the shower seemed a little blocked, but assume this would be a quick fix as most likely due to sand build up. All 5 of us found the beds a little uncomfortable, which was a shame, so maybe some toppers would be useful. Our bed in the family room especially felt a little lumpy. We were not dissapointed at all with our stay, it is a lovely furnished apartment and we enjoyed our time there. The ability to pop down for a beach walk and be so close to the sea will be something we will always remember.

The apartment was lovely in terms of its location and facilities, being right above the beach and with great views all around.

I cannot give 5 stars on any count however - the mattresses were ok-ish but not great, the flat was fairly clean but certainly not spotless, the jacuzzi was out of action, and despite asking for help twice with the TV (which we couldn’t get connected to any channels or the internet) we didn’t get a response at all. My mother (91) obviously couldn’t go out as much as the rest of us but couldnt even watch Wimbledon or anything else because the tv wasn’t working. Considering the amount we paid it was disappointing not to even be contacted when we asked for help. I would choose a different flat in future. It also wasn’t clear that we had to go down two flights of steps to get from the car to the flat and up more steps to go into the pool, despite asking Sykes about accessibility.

Excellent outdoor furniture.

wonderful flat, great location.

We have stayed here before woukd suggest more towels

17 Burgh Island Causeway is an amazing holiday apartment with fantastic views, direct access to the beach and a leisure club with pool and gym.

The apartment was beautifully presented and equipped to a high standard. We very much enjoyed out stay and would love to return.

Comfortable and well-equipped property.

As last year, could not get TV in main room to operate - please provide clear simple instructions. Mattress on bed in main bedroom is a bit saggy.

A soft close loo seat in the twin room would be nice, and some thicker duvets.

We loved it and have booked already for next year A discount for returning guests would be great!!

Could do with re painting, lukin worn and weary,poss change sofa, luks old and colour of it luks mucky, but comfy, glass to windows and glass screen to balcony are mucky , need cleaning on regular basis but a very spacious accommodation, comfy beds, nice and warm and fab views

Felt decoration & furniture very worn, fridge not closing properly & leaking water, BBQ removed but hosing from gas tank left on decking, not very clean with +++ sand present everywhere in flat.

As always location amazing & cafe & pool facilities very welcome.

Absolutely wonderful property - beautiful location with such fantastic views.

The apartment was well equipped for all our needs and more. We loved spending our holiday here and will have many happy memories of sitting on the balcony looking across at Burgh Island and out to sea!

Lovely views.

17 Burgh Island Causeway is in a wonderful location with fantastic views. The apartment is spacious and well equipped and comfortable. However, this was by far the most expensive property we have stayed in compared to similarly sized and located apartments at similar times of the year (not high season). Therefore, I was expecting a high level of quality of furnishings and presentation, which I didn't think was offered. For example, the balcony furniture was quite old and had definitely seen better days, as had the mattress in the master bedroom, which sagged on both sides. The cleaniness was less than perfect - crumbs in one of the cupboards, dust on the sockets & behind the bed for example. The towels smelled as though they had only been refreshed and were quite musty after only one use. I rewashed them at 90'C, then they were OK. This property was a third more expensive than the other properties, and so I had higher expectations. I wouldn't stay again as the property didn't feel value for money to me, despite the location.

We really enjoyed our stay and the people at the on-site restaurant are lovely.

The views were wonderful and the beach was a lot of fun. Neither TV worked in the bedrooms and there was a cracked glass and broken freezer tray on arrival which we were not sure had been noted. WiFi is also very slow if you need to log on at all. We would have loved to book again but were very saddened to see that next years price for the same week has almost trebled. This has put us off using Skyes Cottages again because we feel it is exploitive to increase staycation prices quite so hugely. As a family we save all year for a holiday and it makes places like this unaffordable. The flat is set up with a single bed inside the double bedroom so it suggests the accommodation is aimed at a family. It was such a shame not to be able to rebook.

What an amazing apartment.

Everything of a really high standard. The views are stunning and the location right on the south west coastal path means you can step out and walk & leave the car parked up. Having the clubhouse in the complex was a real bonus with the food served of an excellent quality.

Hi, we have stayed at the apartments many times so knew what to expect.

One of the main reasons we pay a bit extra for an apartment at Bigbury is for the swimming pool however we arrived and were told it was shut. I really feel this is something we should have been told at the time of booking or at some point in the many, many emails I received before arrival.