Guests say
Sea Bleu is a well-regarded apartment in St. Ives, praised for its cleanliness and high standard of accommodation. Guests appreciate its proximity to Carbis Bay beach and St Ives, with convenient transport links. While some guests noted issues with comfort and maintenance, the overall experience is seen as positive, making it a recommended choice for a relaxing break in West Cornwall.
The apartment consistently receives high praise for its cleanliness, with multiple reviews highlighting its spotless condition upon arrival.
The location is highly valued for its accessibility to Carbis Bay beach and St Ives, with a regular bus service mentioned. However, the steep hill and parking challenges prevent a perfect score.
Comfort receives mixed reviews, with some guests finding the seating low or uncomfortable, particularly for older visitors. The sofa condition has been a point of contention.
Facilities are generally good, but several reviews point out maintenance issues such as low water pressure, a loose door handle, and wear and tear on furniture, suggesting room for improvement.
There is no mention of gifts or additional thoughtful touches in the reviews provided, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Sea Blue is in a beautiful Cornish Valley, at The Spinnakers, on the seaward facing side of Carbis Bay, and is a lovely, two-bedroom, ground-floor apartment. The apartment enjoys a private terrace to relax in the sun, whilst the beach, South West Coastal Path, and the scenic St Ives railway are all a stone's throw away, providing a romantic retreat or a homely base for families to holiday by the sea. The spacious, open-plan living area has a fully-equipped kitchen for cooking at home, a dining table for four, and a sitting area where you can relax on the corner sofa in front of the 48" TV with Sky Q or step onto your private terrace with a glass of wine in hand. There is bistro-style seating to dine alfresco or savour your morning coffee in peace. With two bedrooms sleeping up to four guests, the first is a master king-size with an en-suite shower room, French doors leading onto the terrace, and a Freeview TV, whilst the second is a twin with garden views and a Freeview TV. Both bedrooms have access to the family bathroom where you can unwind in the Jacuzzi bath after busy beach days. Nestled in the heart of Carbis Bay, you'll have easy access to one of Cornwall's finest, Blue Flag beaches, which is popular for watersports swimming, and the village has a selection of shops, eateries and pubs to choose from. Venture along the South West Coast Path with Hayle in one direction and St Ives in the other, where you can spot local wildlife and enjoy scenic, cliffside views across the sea. Alternatively, St Ives is a short drive or train journey away where more sandy beaches, Tate St Ives, Barbara Hepworth Museum, and cobbled streets lined with charming cafés all await. Further afield, you'll find Cornwall’s Eden Project with its enclosed rainforest, Pendennis Castle in Falmouth, and St Michaels Mount near Penzance, the jewel in Cornwall’s crown and a sight not to be missed. Sea Bleu offers a magical escape to the Cornish coast.
Just a short drive from iconic St Ives, the seaside village of Carbis Bay is best-known for its beautiful stretch of pure white sand. With turquoise waters and sheltered conditions, the beach feels almost subtropical and is the perfect spot for a good old-fashioned day by the sea. The beach is also home to the Ocean Sports Centre, so if sunbathing is not really your thing, why not hire a kayak or SUP and get out on the water instead. Or why not treat yourself to a Spa day at the delightful hotel which overlooks the beach and has a fabulous terrace where cocktails can be enjoyed in the Cornish sunshine? Carbis Bay has a small range of local shops and restaurants as well as a fish & chip takeaway and railway branch line. The train journey from Carbis Bay into St Ives is perhaps one of the most beautiful in the country; St Ives additionally makes for a great day out, with plenty of galleries to explore. The quayside town of Hayle also isn't far and is home to activities for the all the family, including a golf and a wildlife sanctuary. The Godrevy Nature Reserve and Penwith Heritage Coast are also within easy reach from Carbis Bay, providing outdoors and watersports plans with even more activities to partake in, including coasteering and birdwatching. Carbis Bay is truly a wonderful holiday location for those wanting to experience Cornwall's breathtaking coastline.
Accommodation
Ground-floor apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x twin with TV.
Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, shower-over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/ dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine.
Plasma TV with Sky Q, 2 x TV with Freeview, iPod dock and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair provided; we request that guests provide their own cot bedding.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Front facing patio, outside furniture including table and chairs.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles, beach 0.4 miles.
Note: Check-in 4pm, check-out 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 (7)
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Sabrina
The place was spotless so the cleaning was to a very high standard. The Jacuzzi bath is nice to use & was a nice feature of the apartment. If you have an issue with anything or need help with something Carbis Bay Holidays & the owner are contactable and get back to you very quickly. I loved the views of the sea from the double bedroom patio doors, the apartment is set in a very attractive setting, with lots of greenery around & the beach nearby. Please note itâs best to have a car really in this accommodation as itâs a very steep walk and back up again to/from the beach, however as others have noted parking is expensive at the beach, so we were happy to get taxis to the beach and back, as taxis were reasonably priced for short distances away. We would have liked to have stayed a bit longer as we left just as we were getting used to getting about nearby on public transport, which is great for buses, taxis and train links if youâre without a car. Weâd love to stay here again in the future.
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K
Well equipped and spacious just we are all over 75 and found the seating very low. Probably not noticed by young or middle aged. Would definitely go back.
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P
Well done to who ever did the cleaning as it was spotless. One small improvement would be to have a shelf in the ensuite bathroom for toiletries etc. Walking down to the lovely Carbis Bay beach and back up the steep hill is only really for the very fit and if taking the car then parking is very limited and quite expensive, but not to worry as there is a regular bus service to St Ives from the top of the street. Overall a first class apartment in an attractive setting. Thank you.