Guests say
Ocean View in Carbis Bay boasts stunning sea views and a prime location for exploring Cornwall. Guests praise the spacious, well-equipped apartment and the prompt service for maintenance issues. While some guests mention minor issues with comfort and maintenance, the overall experience is highly regarded, making it a desirable holiday rental.
Most guests found the apartment to be clean and well-presented, though there were a few mentions of dust and subpar cleaning in some instances. The majority of feedback, however, suggests a satisfactory level of cleanliness.
The location is consistently praised for its great views and convenience for local exploration and access to the train station. It is highly valued by guests for its proximity to the sea and St Ives.
The apartment is generally found to be comfortable and spacious. However, there are comments about the mattresses not being the most comfortable and issues with light from exterior lighting affecting sleep quality in the master bedroom.
Facilities are well-regarded with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and bonus features like Sky+. However, there are several reports of missing items, non-working lights, and issues with Wi-Fi, which suggest room for improvement in maintenance.
While some guests were delighted with welcome touches like a cream tea, there is insufficient information to determine a consistent level of thoughtfulness across all stays, and as such, it is important to note that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
Set on the seaward side of Carbis Bay, at Sands Apartments, this beautiful second floor, two-bedroom penthouse apartment, enjoys panoramic views across St Ives bay and out to the Island, from its open plan living area, the perfect base for a romantic retreat or a family escape to the coast, it’s close to the beach, scenic railway and cliffside walks to St Ives or Hayle, its contemporary open plan living area, consisting of a kitchen, dining and sitting area, all benefiting from the stunning sea views from the living area’s floor to ceiling glass patio doors, which lead out onto your own private seaward facing balcony, open them and let in the fresh sea air or just soak up the inspiring seaside vista, natural light floods the space through the patio doors, making it light and airy, a large corner group leather settee is perfectly positioned to enjoy the ever changing colours of the ocean or set the mood lighting and relax watching the television with full Sky package, including Cinema and Sport, a dining area and kitchen, within the open plan living area, are conveniently located next to each other, great for socialising, dining-in will be a pleasure with sea views and a stylish marble table with seating for six people, a hi-spec German open plan kitchen, with soft closures, large breakfast bar with two bar stools, perfectly positioned to socialise with the chef, is well appointed with everything you need for your holiday, both bedrooms are located to the rear, the master king size bedroom, has a private en-suite with shower with a beautiful feature wall of textural sandstone tiles, the second room is fitted with twin beds, it features a Juliette balcony to catch the evening sun, both rooms offer plenty of storage space and a sunny aspect, a spacious family bathroom with bath has been beautifully tiled with sandstone, a wonderful space to relax amongst the bubbles after a day walking around the Cornish cliffs, a seaward facing patio is accessed via the living room patio doors, two tables and four chairs are provided so you can dine alfresco, wake up with a coffee watching the sunrise over Hayle or enjoy a sundowner seeing the sun set over St Ives, the views are simply breath-taking, a communal landscaped garden is available to guests to enjoy and relax in, just a short walk away you’ll discover the secluded Carbis Bay Beach, awarded a Blue Flag for its water quality, this lifeguarded beach at peak times, is superb for surfing, swimming or paddle boarding, the South West Coast Path to St Ives or Hayle can be joined from here, a dramatic cliffside walk with a natural backdrop and wildlife to inspire you, St Ives itself is a beautiful traditional fishing village, it still has a working harbour and the local restaurants serve up the fresh catch of the day, the town is surrounded by sandy beaches and its cobble streets are filled with unique boutiques and art galleries, the Tate gallery and Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden is a must if you love art, for a relaxing return journey to Carbis Bay hop on one of the country’s most scenic railways, it connects the surrounding area, running along beside the sea the journey is magical, for a day out Cornwall’s Eden Project is world famous for its glorious enclosed rainforest, Pendennis Castle in Falmouth is one of many of Cornwall’s historic landmarks, along with St Michaels Mount near Penzance, the jewel in Cornwall’s crown this is a sight not to miss, if you travel from Penzance to Lands’ End treat yourself book a night out at one of the country’s most stunning open air theatres, The Minack is set on the edge of a Cornish cliff, so dramatic, for the kids they will enjoy feeding the animals at Paradise Park in Hayle or Flambards Theme Park near Helston, with its thrills and spills, yes Ocean View is aptly named, but its location offers you so much more if you love to explore, a holiday filled with memories that you’ll keep for a lifetime.
Carbis Bay, a seaside community near St Ives, is well-known for its stunning expanse of sugar-white sand. The beach has a tropical vibe thanks to its turquoise waves and sheltered location, making it ideal for an old-fashioned day at the beach. Ocean Sports Centre is located on beach, so if sunbathing isn't your thing, why not rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard? For a truly luxurious experience, why not book yourself a day at the luxurious hotel, which overlooks the beach and has a lovely terrace where you can sip cocktails in the Cornish sunshine? Carbis Bay is home to a handful of small businesses and eateries, as well as a fish and chip shop and a branch line of the railway. The train ride from Carbis Bay to St Ives is one of the most beautiful in the country, and the town itself is a wonderful place to spend the day. Hayle, a quayside village with a wildlife sanctuary and a golf course nearby, is also a fun destination for the whole family.
Carbis Bay's proximity to the Godrevy Nature Reserve and the Penwith Heritage Coast means that outdoor enthusiasts and watersports enthusiasts alike can take advantage of a wider range of activities, including coasteering and birdwatching.
If you want to see Cornwall's stunning coastline, Carbis Bay is the perfect place to stay.
Accommodation
Penthouse apartment.
Two-bedrooms: 1 x king-size with LCD Freeview TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with LCD Freeview TV.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with balcony
Gas central heating.
Cooker, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, coffee machine, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
TV with full Sky package including Sports & Movies, 2 x LCD TVs with Freeview, an Ultimate Ears speaker, Nintendo Wii with selection of games, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair provided.
Off-road gated parking for 1 car.
Seaward facing balcony, seaward facing communal garden, furniture.
Sorry no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 1.1 miles, beach 0.3 miles.
Note: Please bring your own bedding for use of 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 (36)
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Caroline
Very clean and comfortable. Highly recommend for a holiday here. We will definitely be booking again.
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Chris
Gone are the little luxuries of previous years: the Bose radio, the Villeroy & Boch china, the under pelmet lights in the kitchen weirdly disconnected, the light on the extractor fan gone too.... It's a long list. The little welcome pack has disappeared too alongside small bars of soap in the bathroom. It is a spartan regime now and we won't be returning. The owners appear not to understand that little things matter: so only two black bags for the bins really is annoying and cheap kitchen roll that doesn't do its job is noticed too. That said the apartment is still comfortable with great views, but the profit maximising frugalism of the owners left a nasty taste in our mouths. We can do better for the price charged and so could the owners. You don't build return bookings by showing your guests that you really don't give a damn about their experiences.
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Faye
! Easy access to the train station and the beach is lovely. Things to note, the large sofa is broke, I called immediately on arrival to report this. I was told someone would come out and have a look but we didnât see anyone. This really could do with repairing/replacing, also the mattress in the main bedroom is very soft with a dip in the middle so this could also do with renewing. The cold tap at the kitchen sink fell off and just needs a small screw to fix it. But we would definitely book again, the cleanliness was great and the apartment is well equipped!!