Guests say
Halcyon Cove in Carbis Bay boasts stunning sea views and a prime location near the train station and beach. Guests appreciate the spacious, well-appointed apartments and the convenience of nearby attractions. While some guests mention issues with cleanliness and maintenance, the majority reflect on a pleasant stay with thoughtful touches and a desire to return.
Cleanliness received mixed feedback. Some guests found the apartment very clean, while others reported issues with sand under rugs, dirty sinks, and unclean utensils. The presence of hair and a dirty high chair were also mentioned, suggesting room for improvement in cleaning standards.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the train station, Carbis Bay Hotel, restaurants, and the beach. Guests love the convenience for exploring St Ives and other attractions in South Cornwall, contributing to a high satisfaction rate for the location.
Comfort is generally well-regarded, with guests enjoying the spaciousness and amenities. However, some guests found the beds hard and the sofas and double bed a bit uncomfortable. The comfort of the mattresses was a recurring point of contention.
Facilities are appreciated, especially the utility room and the views from the property. However, guests reported issues with patio doors, lack of recycling facilities, and a need for better maintenance. The presence of a laundry/drying room was a positive aspect for many.
Thoughtfulness is evident in the provision of welcome packs, including milk, juice, and biscuits, which guests found very considerate. However, it's noted that such gifts are not guaranteed and may vary. The lack of a consistent welcome pack in some instances suggests variability in the thoughtfulness of the welcome experience.
About this property
Idyllically set overlooking Carbis Bay, at St Uny apartments, this two bedroom, reverse level, duplex ground floor apartment, enjoys panoramic views, from most rooms and the upper balcony, of one of Cornwall’s most beautiful bays, Carbis Bay, close to the scenic railway, the stunning Carbis Bay Beach and the South West coastal path, it ticks all the boxes for a family holiday or romantic hideaway, offering two outside areas to chill out and relax, a ground floor patio and an upper balcony, inside stylish interiors, along with a clever open plan design, allow guests to enjoy sea views whether dining, cooking or relaxing, via the living area’s floor to ceiling bi-folding patio doors, relax on the comfortable corner sofa in the sitting area, with the binoculars provided, see if you can spot dolphins playing in the surf below, or enjoy the wonderful entertainment on the flatscreen television, with Sky Entertainment package, the dining area is perfectly situated between the living and kitchen area, a designer white frosted glass dining table with six matching chairs are provided, so the whole family can dine together, a contemporary open plan kitchen with black granite work tops, within the living area, is well-appointed, offering all you need for a week’s holiday, both bedrooms are located on the ground floor with access to a seaward facing patio, open the French doors and enjoy breakfast in the Cornish sunshine watching the ocean, or just breathe in the fresh Cornish air, a master king sized bedroom boasts a private en-suite shower room, a second room is fitted with twin beds, which can be joined to make a super king size bed on request, both bedrooms offer plenty of storage space, a family bathroom comprising of a bath with shower over, is conveniently located next to the bedrooms, an idea space to escape and relax amongst the bubbles. The spacious seaward facing balcony is located on the upper floor and is accessed via the bi-folding living area doors, relax on the cube rattan furniture which comprises of a table, four chairs and four footstalls, perfect for enjoying alfresco meals with fabulous views across the bay to St Ives and out to Godrevy Lighthouse, The ground floor patio can be accessed via both bedrooms and offers privacy with two frosted glass screens. It’s just a short walk from the apartment to Carbis Bay Beach, with its clear blue flag awarded turquoise waters, it’s a wonderful secluded sandy beach ideal for walks or enjoying water sports, from here a network of dramatic cliffside walks let you venture around St Ives and it’s surrounding area, St Ives is a beautiful traditional fishing village, it has a working harbour, glorious sandy beaches and a town lined with cobbled streets full of independent shops, It’s also home to the Tate Gallery and many others as it’s famous for inspiring artist from around the world, after walking you may enjoy the more relaxing scenic railway journey back to Carbis Bay, this also mirrors the coastal paths routes and connects the surrounding area, the views are breath-taking, 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 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 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, Halcyon Cove really does tick all the boxes required for a family beach break or a romantic retreat by the Cornish coast.
The delightful village of Carbis Bay is known for its magnificent stretch of pure white sand, which is only a short drive from iconic St Ives. The beach feels almost subtropical, with turquoise waters and protected conditions, and is ideal for an afternoon of sunbathing or water sports. Carbis Bay has a few shops and restaurants, as well as a fish and chip takeaway and a train station. One of the most beautiful rail journeys in the country is from Carbis Bay to St Ives.
Accommodation
Duplex apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request).
Ground-floor family bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area.
Utility
Gas central heating.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer.
TV with Sky, DVD player, Blu-Ray player, Nintendo Wii, selection of games, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair provided.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Seaward facing balcony and patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.5 miles, beach 0.3 miles.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £250.
Note: Check-in at 4.00pm, check-out by 10.00am
Reviews (36)
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Graham
Patio area needs refreshing ( large weeds growing between slabs - ironic as when we arrived, one of the garden team was sitting outside our bedroom window where the weeds were. He could have removed them in a few mins! All patio doors were faulty. Both bedroom ones were stuff, rusty and filthy in door jams making each second door stiff and noisy to open/close. Main bifolds could not be opened, only first 2. When I went to unlock the bifold, the lock handle broke off. This was reported at the time). The utility room was a welcome facility but a clothes airer would be a good idea as there is nowhere to hang washing - not everything can go in the tumble dryer. We enjoyed our holiday despite these points and will return to Carbis Bay, but it won't be at this apartment. For the price, we have stayed in better in the same area of Carbis.
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Paul
However the apartment could benefit from a really good clean both inside and on the patio slabs. The windows and doors also really need a service to make them function smoothly. Personally for us we found the sofas and double bed a bit uncomfortable, but this is just down to our personal preference.
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Sarah
The only thing Iâd change is better blinds in the bedrooms that block out more of the sunlight. Iâd definitely come back to this apartment in future.