Guests say
Bamaluz in Carbis Bay boasts a collection of reviews that highlight its excellent location, comfortable furnishings, and well-maintained facilities. Guests have enjoyed the beautiful walks, proximity to beaches, and the thoughtful touches like games and beach equipment. While most found the property clean and welcoming, a few noted minor cleanliness issues upon arrival.
Most guests reported Bamaluz to be clean and well-presented. However, a few guests encountered cleanliness issues such as dust, food remnants, and unclean towels. These instances seem to be exceptions rather than the rule, hence the score reflects a generally high standard with room for improvement.
The location of Bamaluz is highly praised for its proximity to beaches, scenic walks, and local amenities. Guests have consistently enjoyed the ease of access to St Ives and the stunning coastal paths, making the location almost universally acclaimed.
Guests have found the apartment comfortable, with special mentions of comfy beds and a homely feel. Some guests suggested improvements such as non-feather pillow options for allergy sufferers and additional seating, but overall, the comfort level is regarded as high.
The facilities at Bamaluz are generally well-received, with guests appreciating the well-furnished and equipped apartment. There were a few minor maintenance issues noted, such as a non-working wine fridge and a lack of sharp knives, but these did not significantly detract from the overall experience.
While many reviews express gratitude for a pleasant stay and mention various amenities, there is no specific reference to gifts or special thoughtful gestures provided by the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to assess this category accurately, and the score is set to null.
About this property
Perfectly positioned to enjoy far reaching valley and sea views, at St Margarets, in Carbis Bay, within a short walk through the valley to the beach, nearby scenic railway and bus to St Ives, this stylish, two bedroom, first floor apartment, offers a superb romantic retreat or coastal escape for a family. Its clever open plan design allows guests to enjoy valley or sea views from most rooms and the private balcony, which is accessed from the bedrooms and living area, step out onto the glass fronted balcony, breathe in the fresh Cornish air and wow at the far reaching views of the bay, the whole living area is naturally lit from light flooding in through the glass balcony doors, which frame a picturesque view of the Cornish valley below, this will help you to ease into Cornwall’s slower pace of life. Inside, a comfortable sofa and two comfy chairs provide seating for four, relax enjoying the entertainment package on the large smart television, including Netflix, or listening to music via the Bose Bluetooth Speaker, both the open plan kitchen and dining area are well-positioned, within the open plan living space, for socializing and enjoying the view. A table and four stylish chairs are provided so you can dine in style, a contemporary open plan kitchen is well-appointed with everything you need for a week’s holiday. The master king size bedroom, has a private en-suite shower room, and offers access to the seaward facing balcony, natural light floods in through the glass balcony door and window, making the room light and airy, open the door step onto the balcony and enjoy the pleasure of a Cornish breakfast in the sun, a second room is fitted with twin beds, inspired by the coast with two fun styled porthole mirrors on the walls and nautical lamps, this room also enjoys access to the seaward facing balcony through a door, natural light beams in through a small window which beautifully frames the valley and sea views beyond, both rooms offer bedroom furniture with plenty of storage space, a spacious family bathroom, with a deep bath is the ideal space to escape and relax in after day on the beach, a spacious seaward facing glass fronted balcony, accessed from the living area and bedrooms, boasts views across the azure waters of Carbis Bay and beyond, a table and chairs are provided, it’s the ideal spot for enjoying a drink watching the sun set, the beautiful, tranquil communal garden seamlessly wraps itself around the front and side of the development, mainly laid to lawn with original Cornish low stone walling. A short walk through the picturesque Cornish valley takes you to the award winning Carbis Bay Beach, this secluded bay has a blue flag award for its clear turquoise waters, it’s a lifeguarded beach at peak times making it ideal for trying the water sports on offer, from the beach you can access the South West coastal path, you can walk into St Ives or towards Hayle in the other direction. A more relaxing but still scenic route to St Ives is by the nearby train, St Ives is beautiful, think cobbled streets filled with unique boutique shops, seaside cafes, restaurants and art galleries, it also has a working harbour and is home to The Tate gallery and Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden. Further afield a day trip to Land’s End taking in the nearby open air Minack Theatre, set dramatically on the edge of a Cornish cliff and rounding off with a walk out to the magical island setting of St Michaels Mount, near Penzance, will leave you spellbound with memories which will last a lifetime. If you love gardens you can’t miss the Eden Project near St Austell, exploring its indoor rainforest will leave you thinking you went on a holiday to the tropics. There is so much to see and do on a holiday to Cornwall and Bamaluz offers you a brilliant base to enjoy it all.
The coastal village of Carbis Bay rests on the northern coast of Cornwall, between St Ives and Hayle. The village offers visitors access to a range of eateries and shops, so they are well-catered to during their stay. Carbis Bay is also home to a long stretch of beach, renowned for its stunning sands, access to watersports and an adjacent spa; making for the perfect, coastal outing for all ages! The attractions of the West Cornwall Golf Club and Steeple Woodland can also be found close by.
Accommodation
First-floor apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with balcony
Gas central heating.
Oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
2 x Smart TV with Freeview, Netflix, DVD player, Bose Soundlink Bluetooth Speaker, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and cot available.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Balcony with furniture.
Communal gardens with lawn and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub and beach 0.5 miles.
Note: Guests are to bring their own bedding for the cot.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Nearby points of interest
- Porthminster Beach Café
- Anima-Mundi (Formerly Millennium)
- Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
- Count House Café
- Geevor Tin Mine
- Jackson Foundation
- Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
- Minack Theatre
- Gwynver Beach
- Porthchapel Beach
Reviews (52)
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Andrew
Weâre already thinking about re-booking. A few areas to note: - on arrival a slightly unpleasant smell in the en-suite bathroom which soon disappeared - wine cooler doesnât appear to work (not a problem - the wine went in the fridge!) - plenty of cutlery but very few food preparation knives which were not sharp - not much you can do but again the people in the apartment were noisy
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Paul
Many thanks to all involved with Bamaluz for a very clean and immaculate apartment.
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T
Foodie highlights for our family of pizza lovers were Onzo & Host in town. We hope to be back. Porthminster was our favourite beach, The puss pass for a week is a good option. Thank you.