Guests say
Cornerways in Carbis Bay is a well-loved holiday home, praised for its excellent location, stunning sea views, and spacious, well-equipped interiors. Guests have enjoyed the added luxuries of a cinema room and thoughtful welcome packs. While some have raised issues with maintenance and comfort, the majority reflect fond memories of clean, comfortable, and enjoyable stays, making it a recommended choice for families and groups.
The property generally receives high marks for cleanliness, with several guests noting it as spotless and immaculate. However, a few guests mentioned finding dirty dishes and debris under sofa cushions, which slightly impacts the overall high standard noted by most.
The location is consistently praised for its proximity to the beach and train station, offering easy access to St Ives and beautiful views. The quiet neighbourhood and convenient parking further contribute to its high rating.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the house spacious, but there are comments about uncomfortable mattresses, pillows, and overly warm duvets. The seating in the cinema room was also noted as uncomfortable by a guest.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and the bonus of a cinema room. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as a problematic dishwasher, a loose fridge, and a non-functional vacuum cleaner, indicating room for improvement.
Many guests have expressed appreciation for the welcome packs, which include treats like scones, jam, cream, and bubbly. While these gifts are highly valued, it's important to note that such offerings are subject to change and not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Overlooking St Ives Bay, in Carbis Bay, this three-bedroom, semi-detached villa, enjoys far reaching sea views from its living area and glorious garden, a short walk from Carbis Bay Beach, St Ives scenic railway and the South West Coast Path. Sleeping six, with a spectacular dedicated home cinema room and welcoming pets, with a garden and rear patio, it offers the perfect base for a family who wish to bring their dog on holiday to Cornwall. Stunning sea views flow throughout the spacious open-plan living area, which includes a sitting and dining space, through a wall of windows and glass patio doors, which allow natural light to flood the whole space, making it light and airy, relax in either of the two comfortable sofas or armchair, in the sitting area and soak up the sea views, or enjoy the entertainment on the television, including Freeview, the sitting area expands out to a seaward facing terrace, slide open the patio doors, let in the fresh sea air or step outside to enjoy the far reaching views of St Ives Bay and beyond. The dining area, within the living area, has an oak table with six leather chairs, which have been perfectly positioned in front of a second set of patio doors, which lead out to the rear patio, perfect for dining alfresco. The contemporary light oak kitchen is accessed from the living area, its well-appointed with everything you need for a week’s stay, with the bonus of sea views, to inspire your delicious dishes, a washing machine and tumble dryer are housed in a separate utility room on the ground floor. A dedicated home cinema room can be found on the ground floor, if you love movies or gaming, you’ll be in heaven with a large 46″ LED TV with surround sound, including BT Vision and a PS4, to entertain you. To capture the beautiful bay views, the master king sized, and second double bedrooms are located on the second floor, the master enjoys a private en-suite with shower, a third twin room is on the first floor, with access to the seaward facing terrace, all beds are sumptuously dressed, and the rooms offer plenty of storage space. The family bathroom with bath and shower-over, is conveniently located on the second floor, next to its bedrooms, take time out to relax amongst the bubbles after a coastal walk, a wonderful wet room with shower is located on the ground floor. Two outside spaces, with furniture to dine alfresco and a glorious seaward facing garden, for the kids or dog to play, offer you the chance to enjoy Cornwall’s healthy outdoor lifestyle, the rear patio is reached from both the living area and the third bedroom, the seaward facing terrace is accessed from the living area, the views stretch right across St Ives Bay and are breath-taking. A short walk and you’ll arrive at the South West Coast Path, this cliffside walk goes to, the year-round, pet friendly Porthkidney beach in one direction, and St Ives in the other, if you love walking the path circles Cornwall’s coast, the wildlife on your journey is wonderful, dolphins and seals if you’re lucky. If you head towards St Ives it first stops at Carbis Bay Beach, this secluded bay is just stunning, azure waters lap golden sands, it been awarded a Blue Flag status, its lifeguarded at peak times and offers a variety of water sports. St Ives is a tourist hot spot, surrounded by sandy beaches, its picturesque setting has inspired artist worldwide, many of which have their work celebrated in its many art galleries including The Tate and Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, it’s still a working harbour and has many restaurants and cafes, dotted amongst its cobbled streets, showcasing its locally freshly caught seafood, after enjoying a delightful meal return to Carbis Bay on the relaxing scenic railway, this service connects the local area, and runs beside the beaches for the most stunning views. Cornwall has many glorious gardens to explore and even an enclosed rainforest at the Eden Project near St Austell, If you love touring historic homes, castles or even tin mines you’ll find many around the county famous for the BBC TV series Poldark, enjoy a selfie with the iconic sign post at Land’s End or next to the majestic St Michaels Mount, near Penzance, feeding the animals at Paradise Park, in Hayle, is great fun or if you need to entertain older children, try the thrilling rides at Flambards Theme Park near Helston. If you’re looking to escape to the Cornish coast with your family, including its four-legged members, then pamper yourself at pooch perfect Cornerways.
The seaside town of Carbis Bay rests in the heart of Cornwall, boasting a selection of shops, pubs, takeaways and restaurants, as well as a railway branch line to St Ives and the Ocean Sports Centre. Other Cornish hotspots can be found a short drive away such as Hayle, Penzance, Camborne, and Portreath. Carbis Bay is the perfect choice for a traditional seaside getaway.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x second-floor king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x twin.
Second-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area.
Ground-floor cinema room.
Balcony
Gas central heating.
Double oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, coffee machine, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer.
TV with Freeview and DVD player with selection of DVDs to Lounge, TV with surround sound and BT Vision, Blue Ray DVD player, iPod docking station, PS3 to Cinema Room, Stereo and radio, Wifi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair provided; we request that guests provide their own cot bedding, Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Rear patio with furniture.
Two small or one medium sized dog welcome.
Complimentary spa passes are provided for 2 guests at HarSPA at the St Ives Harbour Hotel, the passes include 20% discount off spa treatments, food and beverages (excluding offers) Access is valid until the 3rd May 2025., Membership is reviewed annually by the owner for the following year and is subject to renewal.
Please call the spa on arrival to the property to arrange your entry.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.5 miles, beach 0.2 miles.
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 (61)
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Elizabeth
Wonderful views and a few minutes walk to station where you can get the train into St Ives. It is quite a hilly area but that in turn gives you the sea view spectacularly. Great parking space. We have stayed in St Ives and Carbis Bay many times but our first time at Cornerways. Yes we were very comfortable and had what we needed for a great stay however I would like to reiterate a few things that previous clients have said in reviews. The bed mattress and pillows in the main bedroom are uncomfortable and I certainly didnât sleep well. There is a dressing table in that room but no stool to sit on? The family member sleeping in the twin room was unable to open the patio door, that is the only ventilation to that room, the lock is jammed solid and we tried from inside and out with no luck, fault reported. Also the fridge although fitted integrally under the worktop, it is loose and tips toward every time you open it and you really need to check that the door is shut, fault reported - I see in reviews this was reported over 12 months ago but itâs still the same. The positives really outweighed these negatives but I think the main bedroom bed needs addressing as I couldnât sheep in that bed again!! Thank you and we will certainly book again .
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Lesley
All of this makes for an awful nights sleep. The rug in the lounge is filthy. The rest of the house is fine if a little dull in its decor. The location and views are great
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Stephen
Well equipped with super balcony. Great location near to beach and train station. Would definitely recommend. Only things that need sorting are:- The fridge and freezer in kitchen need to be secured in place as they tipped forward if you happen to lean on the door at all. The neighbour behind the property was extremely rude (not so easy to fix)!!