Carbis Sands

ID: S371177

  • Bedrooms 2
  • ・ Sleeps 4
  • ・ Pets No

Guests say

Guests consistently praise Carbis Sands for its cleanliness, prime location near Carbis Bay beach and St Ives, and comfortable, well-equipped accommodations. The property boasts stunning sea views and is appreciated for its homely feel and thoughtful touches, including welcome goodies. While there are minor maintenance notes, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many guests returning and planning future stays.

Reviews frequently commend the property for its cleanliness, with guests describing it as spotless and well-maintained. The presence of a housekeeper and the appreciation for the mid-stay clean further support the high standard of cleanliness.

The property's location is highly praised for its proximity to Carbis Bay beach, the convenience of the nearby train station, and the ease of access to St Ives. The stunning sea views and the ability to explore Cornwall easily contribute to the excellent location rating.

Guests find the apartment very comfortable, with special mentions of comfy beds and a homely atmosphere. The property is described as a relaxing and stress-free holiday spot, indicating a high level of comfort for visitors.

The apartment is consistently described as well-equipped, with all necessary amenities and some reviews highlighting the benefit of two outside seating areas. However, there are minor comments on maintenance issues like the shower door and sink plug, which slightly affect the score.

Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, such as welcome 'goodies' and a well-equipped apartment. While these gestures are warmly received, it is politely noted that such extras are a delightful bonus and not guaranteed with every stay.

About this property

Enjoying elevated views over St Ives Bay, at Sands Apartments, in Carbis Bay, this beautiful ground- floor, two-bedroom apartment, enjoys spectacular views across the bay to St Ives harbour and Island, from its open-plan designed living area and bedrooms, the perfect base for a family beach holiday or a romantic hideaway, it's close to the beach, scenic railway and a network of cliffside paths 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 and garden views, via the floor to ceiling glass patio doors, to the living area, throw them open and let in the fresh sea air, oak flooring is laid throughout the living area, styled with stylish, white Calligaris furniture, natural light floods the space through the patio doors, making it light and airy, sink back into one of the plush electric reclining cream leather sofas, enjoy spotting the boats bobbing in the bay or alternatively, set the mood lighting and take advantage of the entertainments package provided on the large Sony television with Netflix and Sky, including Cinema and Sport, a dining area and kitchen, with in the open-plan living area, are conveniently located next to each other, great for socialising, an oak table with four matching cream leathers chairs, are provided for your convenience, a hi-spec German open-plan kitchen, with soft closures, large breakfast bar with two leather 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, with access to a private rear sun terrace, the welcoming rooms are lit by natural light through windows, the master king-size bedroom, has a private en-suite with shower, the second room is fitted with twin beds, which can be arranged as a super-king (6ft) zip and link bed upon request, both rooms offer plenty of storage space, a spacious family bathroom with bath and shower-over is an ideal space to escape amongst the bubbles for some relaxing downtime. Two outside spaces, including a seaward facing patio and a rear sun terrace offer fabulous spots to enjoy a good book, or coffee in the sun, the sunny rear terrace can be accessed by a side path from the seaward patio or directly from both bedrooms, a rattan bistro table with two chairs, 7ft parasol with two sun loungers are provided, lovely views while dining alfresco can be enjoyed on the seaward facing patio, it adjoins the communal landscaped garden, a rattan table and chairs for four guests, and Weber Barbeque is provided, a great spot to sit and watch the sunset over St Ives, the nearby beach and South West Coastal Path are just a short walk away, the secluded Carbis Bay Beach has been awarded a Blue Flag for its crystal clear waters, lifeguards watching over you at peak times, so it’s the ideal place to enjoy water sports, splashing in the surf or catching a wave on a surf or bodyboard, from the beach you can access the South West Coast Path, this circles Cornwall’s coastline, heading towards Hayle in one direction and the beautiful traditional Cornish fishing village of St Ives in the other, St Ives has a working harbour, is surrounded by sandy beaches and cobbled streets filled with individual shops and art galleries to browse, one of the town’s former famous artist work is celebrated at the Tate gallery and Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, a must if you love art, for a relaxing return journey to Carbis Bay ride the scenic railway, it connects the surrounding area, hugging the Cornish coast its one of the most stunning journeys, for a day out if you have children, they will enjoy feeding the animals at Paradise Park in Hayle or enjoy the excitement of Flambards Theme Park near Helston, further afield, 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 Michael's 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 to a night’s entertainment at the Minack, set in the cliffs, it has one of the most dramatic settings for an open air theatre, With two wonderful outdoor spaces and a setting to easily explore West Cornwall, Carbis Sands offers a holiday paradise you'll want to return to again and again.

The seaside village of Carbis Bay is best known for its beautiful stretch of pure white sand, which is only a short drive from iconic St Ives. The Ocean Sports Centre is located on the beach to rent a kayak or paddleboard and get out on the ocean. Alternatively, why not book a Spa day at the charming hotel that overlooks the beach and has a fabulous terrace Carbis Bay features a handful of local businesses and restaurants, as well as a fish and chip shop and a train station to explore more of Cornwall.

Accommodation

Ground-floor apartment.

Two bedrooms: 1 x king -size with Smart TV with Sky Q and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request) with Smart TV and DVD player.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area

Gas central heating.

Oven/grill, 5 ring gas hob with wok ring, microwave, fridge, freezer, Nespresso Vertuo machine, washer/dryer, dishwasher.

Smart TV with Sky Q package and Netflix including Sport and Movies, Smart HD TV with Sky Q, Smart HD TV with DVD player, Blu Ray DVD player with selection of DVDs, bose Sound Touch system, PS3 with 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.

Off-road gated parking for 1 car.

Seaward facing patio with furniture.

Rear terrace with furniture.

Seaward facing communal garden with furniture and barbecue.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop, pub and beach 0.3 miles.

Note: Check-in at 4.00pm, check-out by 10.00am

Reviews (113)

  • Bevis

    Close to the beach and the railway station with a few minutes trip to St Ives. Fantastic.

  • Tracey

    Beds were really comfy and everything was provided!

  • The Fitchtts

    Lovely clean apartment with excellent views. Had a busy week exploring, here are some of our highlights: Train to St Ives (and back), Lands End with a stop at The First and Last Pub, Crantock beach (Great for crabbing), Fistral Beach (watch the surfers), St Michaels Mount (incl boat ride), Lizard Point and Kynance cove, Beautiful, The Badger in Pub - great food and atmosphere, Coastal paths to Portmeor beach, Best pasties from Philps Bakery- Hayle, Rubbed shoulders with Christian Horner (Red Bull Formular 1 principle at the Sloop Inn, St Ives!) The Minack Theatre, Porthcurno - book well in advance for shows as they sell out quickly. Have a wonderful holiday! Cheers! from The Fitchetts and The Harrisons from Derbyshire.

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