Guests say
Sea Vista in Carbis Bay boasts stunning views and a prime location close to beaches and St Ives. Guests have praised the property's luxurious furnishings, high-end appliances, and comfortable setup. While some cleanliness issues were noted, the majority of guests had a delightful stay, enjoying the well-equipped property and its convenient location for exploring Cornwall.
Most guests found Sea Vista to be spotless and well-maintained, contributing to a pleasant stay. However, a few reviews mentioned cleanliness issues such as dust, hairs, and unclean kitchenware, which slightly impacted the overall impression.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to Carbis Bay Beach, St Ives, and local amenities. The stunning views and easy access to coastal paths and restaurants contribute to an exceptional location rating.
Guests consistently report that the apartment is comfortable, with luxurious furnishings and a relaxing atmosphere. The presence of high-quality beds and spacious living areas supports a high comfort rating.
The property is celebrated for its well-equipped kitchen, high-spec electricals, and overall facilities. Some guests mentioned maintenance issues such as a poorly functioning dryer and the need for better water drainage on the balcony, which slightly lowers the score.
While some guests mentioned the lack of welcome gifts that were previously provided, there is not enough consistent information about the provision of gifts or additional thoughtful touches to accurately score this category.
About this property
Set overlooking the valley and sea, at St Margaret’s, on the seaward facing side of Carbis Bay, close to the bus stops for St Ives, within a short walk through the valley to the Scenic railway and the stunning Carbis Bay Beach, this three bedroom, pet friendly penthouse apartment, is the ultimate family base for a seaside escape to Cornwall. Its clever open plan design means guests can enjoy sea views from most rooms and the private terrace, which is accessed from the second bedroom and living area. Soaring high ceilings give an immediate sense of space to the living area, open the French doors, to a Juliette balcony, and breath in the Cornish air, this captivating picture post card panoramic view of the bay is enjoyed from the whole living space, a separate door leads onto the private glass fronted seaward facing terrace, after relaxing watching the waves return inside and collapse into the super deluxe sofa, with numerous brightly coloured scatter cushions, enjoy the entertainment on the large television, including Sky Q package with Cinema and Sport. Both the open plan dining area and kitchen are perfectly positioned, within the living area, to enjoy the stunning sea views, the dining area has a beautiful table, comfortably seating six, so the whole family can enjoy meals together, an open plan kitchen with breakfast bar and three stool, is designed with an industrial theme embodying a combination of pure vintage aspects with contemporary features, It’s well-appointed with everything you need for your holiday. The master king size bedroom, located at the rear, has a private en-suite shower room, it’s themed with a relaxing palate of pale pinks & soft grey, this comfortable room enjoys underfloor heating to keep your toes toasty, a second king size bedroom is bathed in natural light from the double sliding doors, that lead out onto the private seaward facing terrace, perfect for an alfresco breakfast, a third room, located at the rear, themed with a palette of warm greys for a soothing feeling, boasts matching twin beds. All three bedrooms offer furniture with plenty of storage space. A spacious family bathroom, with a deep bath offers the perfect place to escape to, its conveniently located next to the bedrooms, a large sky light provides natural light to this relaxing space. The spacious seaward facing glass fronted terrace, accessed from the living area through a glass door or via double doors within the second bedroom, 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, catch the bus nearby to visit St Ives, this traditional Cornish fishing village has wonderful beaches, cafes, cobbled streets and restaurants featuring the local catch of the day, It is also renowned for its art and famous artist and is home to The Tate gallery and Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, one of the town former famous residents, from St Ives catch the scenic railway back to Carbis Bay Beach, it stops around the local area, this is just a short walk from your holiday home, from Carbis Bay Beach you can adventure around the cliffs via the South West coastal path, if you have a dog, Porthkidney Beach is a fabulous spot to head for as this beach is pet friendly all year. Further afield, Cornwall’s Eden Project is world famous for it’s glorious, enclosed rainforest, Pendennis Castle in Falmouth is one of many of Cornwall’s historic landmarks, along with St Michaels Mount near Penzance, a walk out to this stunning attraction at low tide is a memory that you’ll never forget. Children will love the animals at Paradise Park in Hayle and Flambards Theme park in Helston should provided hours of excitement. If you’re after some penthouse paradise then Sea Vista is perfect.
Carbis Bay is a well-known holiday destination due to its stunning, mile-long strip of pristine white sand, which is only a short drive from the famous St. Ives. The beach, with its turquoise seas and sheltered settings, is ideal for a traditional day at the sea. If lying in the sun isn't your thing, the Ocean Sports Centre is located right on the beach, so you can rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard and enjoy the sea. Another option is to enjoy the Cornish sunlight with a cocktail on the wonderful patio of the boutique hotel that features a spa and a view of the beach. Carbis Bay features a fish and chip takeout, a modest selection of local stores, and a railway branchline. There are few more scenic train rides than the one from Carbis Bay to St. Ives.
Accommodation
Penthouse apartment.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Pyrolytic oven, Oven/grill, 4 ring induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, wine cooler, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV with Sky Q package including sports & movies to lounge, TV with Freeview to bedrooms, Sound Bar, Sono's Speakers, Telescope., PS3 with Blu-Ray DVD functionality and selection of games to living room.
WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
2 Cots and 2 highchairs provided; we request that guests provide their own cot bedding.
Off road undercover parking for one car, private seaward facing terrace with sea views, communal landscaped garden, outside furniture including table and chairs.
Pet friendly, no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub and beach 0.4 miles
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 (34)
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Natalie
The apartment has amazing views and was everything we had hoped for. Very modern yet still cozy and inviting. We will definitely be back !
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Wendy
Parking was brilliant (a joy to pack and unpack undercoverâ¦!), the bonus of a lift was a real plus making our arrival & departure problem free. Inside so tastefully furnished with some lovely pictures and lamps. Everything you could want in a kitchen (not that we intended to use it much...!) with sparkling clean glasses, cutlery & crockery. The balcony was private and offered a place to relax when the sun shone. All in all, a beautiful apartment that we were sorry to leave! I know from personnel experience how important constructive feedback is, and these points below are relatively menial and easy to fix but should and could have been picked up on before our arrivalâ¦. which would have exceeded our experience. Attention to detail is key, small points I know, and may seem trivial but get them right and take your already 5* property to a 5*plus property. The window blind in the Twin room looks faulty and is "hanging down" on the right side at the top. We didn't use this room at all, but it may be a future complaint if not fixed. Toilet seat loose in family bathroom. Also, as you look at the shower over the bath there is mould on the righthand corner. The Dimmer switches in the Lounge are flickering (the two round ones), so we couldn't use these. The battery clock in the bedroom with a balcony appears to need a new AA battery And finally, we were unable to unlock the gate which leads down to the beach â did try all keys on the bunch but unfortunately none of them worked. Maybe a suggestion would be to label the keys, or if not required, take them off the bunch.
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Julia
Thank you.