Guests say
Guests consistently praise the Turquarze apartment for its spectacular views, excellent location near Carbis Bay, and high-quality amenities. The property is well-regarded for its cleanliness, stylish interior, and proximity to the beach and local transport. While most experiences are positive, a few guests mention minor issues with maintenance and comfort.
The majority of guests report the apartment as immaculately clean. However, one guest found a used plaster under the sofa, suggesting that while the general cleanliness is high, attention to detail could be improved.
The location is highly praised for its stunning sea views, easy access to the beach, and convenient transport links. It is considered an ideal base for exploring Cornwall.
Many guests find the apartment comfortable, with special mentions of the bed and the views. However, some guests note issues with bedroom size, uncomfortable furniture, and a lack of sleep due to missing window coverings.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and spacious areas. Criticisms include smelly drains, a broken security gate, and Wi-Fi issues, indicating room for improvement in maintenance.
While some guests were delighted with welcome touches like complimentary items, there is insufficient information to determine if such gestures are consistent or guaranteed, and therefore a score cannot be provided.
About this property
A penthouse apartment is always lovely but when you add the setting of one of Cornwall’s most beautiful bays it becomes stunning. Set above Carbis Bay Beach, with panoramic views of the beach, St Ives and out to Godrevy Lighthouse Turquarze has the wow factor. Sleeping four, it’s idyllic for a small family or couples’ coastal escape. The living area and master bedroom have patio doors opening onto the balcony. Open the French doors and breath in the fresh Cornish air. Relax into the comfortable leather corner sofa in the spacious sitting area, you may be lucky and see dolphins or seals playing in the waves or enjoy the entertainment package of a 55″ TV with full Sky package including Sports, Movies, and Netflix. The dining area is to the rear of the open plan living area benefiting from its amazing sea views. It is furnished in a contemporary style and comfortably seats four people, a featured wall opening from the dining area to the rear kitchen, makes it easy to socialise with the chef and provide the kitchen with sea views. A well-appointed modern kitchen, to the rear, with Corian worktops has all the items desired for your holiday. You have the same uninterrupted spectacular views as the living area from the master en-suite bedroom. Relax on a comfortable king size leather bed, open the curtains to a glass Juliet style balcony, you are not overlooked, drift off to sleep listening to the waves lapping on the beach below. For the ultimate experience step through the side patio door onto the balcony and enjoy an alfresco breakfast. The second room is a twin. This quiet rear room will ensure a good night’s rest after a busy day on the beach. The tiled balcony of Turquarze is accessible from either the lounge or the master bedroom. A table and four comfortable chairs are provided. The balcony is directly above the communal garden from which a path leads down to the beach by a private gate, you can also access the South West coastal path. Alternatively catch the scenic train nearby into St Ives or connect to the main line to discover inspirational Cornwall.
Carbis Bay is most known for its stunning stretch of pure white sand, which is only a short distance from the renowned St. Ives. With its turquoise seas and sheltered circumstances, the beach has a subtropical atmosphere and is ideal for a traditional day at the beach. If sunbathing is not your thing, the beach is also home to the Ocean Sports Centre, where you can rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard and take to the sea instead. Or, why not indulge in a day at the spa at the boutique hotel that overlooks the beach and has a beautiful patio where cocktails may be sipped in the Cornish sunshine? Carbis Bay features a few local stores and restaurants, as well as a fish-and-chip takeout and a railroad spur. The rail ride from Carbis Bay to St. Ives is one of the most picturesque in the nation.
Accommodation
Penthouse apartment, over one floor, Two bedroom: 1 x king with TV and en-suite whirlpool bath, shower, twin basins and WC, 1 x twin with TV.
Shower room with double walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Open plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Seaward facing balcony, seaward facing communal garden
Gas central heating.
Smeg 5 burner glass gas hob, oven, microwave, American Fridge/Freezer, coffee machine, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with full Sky package including Sports & Movies and Sonos Beam Soundbar supporting Airplay and Spotify Connect in the living area, TVs with Freeview to bedrooms, Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Airplay iPod dock to lounge, PS4 with 2 controllers and a selection of games.
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.
One allocated parking space within security gates, seaward facing balcony and communal landscaped garden, outside furniture including table and chairs.
Sorry no pets, no smoking.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.9 miles, beach 0.1 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 (52)
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Jane
I loved my stay and will hopefully be back again. The views are stunning and it's great to sit in bed in the morning with a cuppa watching the sea, lovely and relaxing. I really loved the walk in wardrobe/dressing room too, that was great. The apartment is well equipped, the only one suggestion I have is that a nest of tables would be useful in the lounge as well as the existing coffee table, other than that perfect! Great location for the train to St Ives too. I had a lovely holiday and would definitely recommend Turquarze.
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Michael
Weâve stayed in many of your apartments and this one could do with a refresh and some replacement items such as the sofa and rug in the lounge. There were only 2 dinner plates and 1 teabag when we arrived. As there was three people staying this was a challenge. However we had a lovely time and would definitely recommend staying, and whilst we were very comfortable in the apartment, we just feel itâs time for an update.
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Gillian
The view is amazing and the location of the property so close to the station and the coastal path is just perfect. The apartment and especially the kitchen is very well equipped. Love going to sleep hearing the waves, then waking up to the most amazing view. However, a few negatives this time and advice: The security gate to the car park was broken and left open the whole week, despite Carbis Bay Holidays assuring us this would be fixed. We could not get the coffee machine to work. Was reported to CBH, who did offer to look at it but we declined but just wanted to report it. Cleanliness - looked very clean on arrival, but on our last day when we were giving it a quick hoover, a used plaster (not from us) was found under the sofa. The cleaners do need to check under the furniture too. There is a huge TV on a floor stand in the main bedroom which is a safety hazard, as you regularly catch your feet on the legs sticking out. If you need to put a TV in the bedroom, it needs to be wall mounted. The new walk in wardrobe is good, and we love the bed now facing the sea, but the door into the wardrobe needs to be removed or put on the outside as a sliding door. We both caught ourselves daily on the door handle. There is also not enough room to dry your hair in that space, a small dressing table would be a great addition to the bedroom, and as it is a good sized room there would be plenty of space. Would just add to the luxury of the apartment. Since Carbis Bay Holidays have been taken over by Sykes Holidays, they are very difficult to contact. In the welcome pack it says any issues to call your housekeeper, but no number given. The online message service failed due to being too busy. No reply from the WhatsApp message service. So I resorted to finding an old email address from our previous stays before the change, which I finally got a reply. But the above negatives would not stop us staying again, as the positives outweigh the negatives. It is an amazing place.