Guests say
Ocean Gem in Carbis Bay is a well-regarded apartment with stunning sea views and a convenient location close to the train station and beach. Guests appreciate the clean, comfortable, and well-equipped accommodation, with special mentions of the conservatory and the welcome pack. The main drawback noted is the challenging parking situation, with a small garage and limited visitor spaces.
The apartment consistently receives high praise for its cleanliness, with guests describing it as very clean, well-maintained, and tidy. There is a single mention of cobwebs, which slightly impacts the score.
The location is highly rated due to its proximity to the beach, train station, and St Ives. The scenic views and ease of access to local attractions contribute to the positive feedback. However, the parking difficulties slightly affect the score.
Guests find the apartment comfortable, with a special mention of the comfortable bed and the conservatory. Some guests suggest improvements such as better seating and a larger bed, which slightly lowers the score.
The facilities are generally well-received, with the apartment being described as well-equipped. However, there are several comments about the small garage, lack of parking, and minor maintenance issues like light bulbs and water quality, which affect the score.
While guests mention a welcome pack and appreciate the provision of tea, coffee, and milk, there are not enough references to specific thoughtful gestures or gifts to accurately score this category.
About this property
Enjoying an elevated view across St Ives Bay, at Compass Apartments, in Carbis Bay, this duplex, two bedroom penthouse benefits from uninterrupted, panoramic sea views from most rooms., including a conservatory and private terrace. St Ives scenic railway, the beach and easy access to the South West Coast Path are all just a few steps away.
Sleeping four, plus an infant, it’s perfect for a family beach holiday or a romantic escape to the Cornish coast.
A spacious living area comprising of a sitting space, extending out to a modern seaward facing conservatory, allow the beautiful sea views to flow through the two welcoming areas, so you can relax enjoying the Cornish vista, cosy up on the sofa in the sitting area, next to the electric fire and enjoy the entertainment on the television or pour a glass of something bubbly, walk through the French doors into the conservatory, furnished with comfortable seating for four and soak up the breath-taking everchanging colours of the ocean, to maximise these further step from here onto the seaward facing terrace, to enjoy the whole magical sight of the bay.
The dining room is conveniently adjacent to the kitchen, a Juliette balcony allows natural light to flood in offering a fabulous space to entertain or for the family to dine in, a dining table with four chairs are provided for your comfort.
The kitchen offers access to a private terrace through double French doors, offering a wonderful seaside outlook, fitted with integral Neff appliances and a washer/drier it’s well-appointed with everything you need for your holiday.
There are two comfortable bedrooms to choose from, both are located upstairs to maximise the sea views, the master double bedroom has a large window framing a picture-postcard view of the bay, the second twin room enjoys sea views, both are lit with natural light and offer sumptuously dressed beds and plenty of storage space.
The main family bathroom is conveniently located next to the bedrooms, offering the choice of a refreshing shower or a bath, it’s a great space to relax enjoying a long soak amongst the bubbles, a large Velux window keeps this room bright and fresh, a separate shower room is located downstairs, ideal for use after the beach.
The seaward facing terrace, accessed via both the conservatory and kitchen, enjoys a fabulous 180-degree view across St Ives Bay, a table with parasol and four chairs, offer a fabulous setting to dine alfresco, or enjoying drinks as the sun sets over the ocean.
Carbis Bay Beach is within a short walk, along with easy access onto the South West Coast Path, this circles Cornwall’s coastline and like the scenic railway which follows a similar breath-taking journey beside the beaches, connects the surrounding area, the golden sands at Carbis Bay offer a fabulous shoreline stroll with azure-coloured waters to splash in and with seasonal lifeguards watching over you it’s a great place to enjoy a surf or swim.
St Ives is a beautiful Cornish fishing village, with a pretty arc shaped working harbour dotted with restaurants and cafes serving up delicious meals created with fresh local produce, cobbled streets lead from the harbour to narrow lanes filled with boutiques and art galleries. the town has inspired many artists, to see some famous pieces visit the Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden.
In Carbis Bay, a charming seaside village just a short drive from St. Ives, you'll find crystal-clear turquoise waters and pristine white sand. The glorious beach provides a variety of watersports, whilst the waterfront hotel boats a spa to add a touch of luxury to any staycation. Carbis Bay offers all of the essential amenities, whilst St Ives, a nearby town, boasts a broader selection of stores and restaurants, sure to please everyone.
Accommodation
Duplex penthouse apartment.
Two bedroom: 1 x double with TV, 1 x twin with TV.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen with balcony.
Dining room.
Sitting room.
Conservatory.
Gas central heating.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, coffee machine, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
TV with Blu-Ray, DVD player and a selection of DVD’s, 2 x TVs, Bluetooth DAB radio, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair provided.
Off-road parking for 1 car in a private garage suitable for up to a medium sized car.
Large seaward facing terrace balcony with furniture.
Sorry no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.6 miles, beach 0.2 miles.
Note: We request that guests provide their own cot bedding.
Note: Check-in is from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Reviews (32)
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Mark Robert Victor
Comfortable beds. Well equipped. I can recommend it, and I should like to visit again. Only minor problems: the handle of the front door was loose and almost falling off, which made opening the door on arrival awkward. When reported, handyman....... came promptly and mended it. Thanks! There were contradictory instructions about leaving the keys on departure; one page said to put them back in the outside key safe, the other said to drop through the letter box. We arrived by train (the station is nearby), which was convenient. It seems from comments written in the visitors' book that the garage provided is too small for most cars, and there is very limited outdoor parking. I am glad that I didn't drive! Note to owner / manager: On our last day, the upstairs shower stopped working suddenly for no apparent reason. It will need repairing before the next guest arrives.
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Ronald
Good location right next to the train station and 5 min. to the beach. Spent the whole time in the great conservatory. Great terrace. Dish washing machine, which you also need because you have to wash up after every meal (few plates). 3 frying pans of different sizes, but no large pan to cook pasta for 4 people. Address: Parking and access to the house just above the railroad parking lot. The apartment has a garage, which is unfortunately much too small, a better storage room. There is only room for a very small car at most. Solution: Get one of the 3 visitor parking spaces or in the parking lot of the railway for 9 pounds. We would come back anytime, highly recommended.
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Jane
It has stunning sea views from all rooms and close to the train to get into St Ives so perfect location. The terrace could do with a jet wash and replace the dead and struggling cordyline plants & get rid of weeds, this would make a big difference. The garage is too small, could of just about squeezed my car in but wouldn't have been able to open doors to get out so had to park elsewhere so that's a downside. Other than that, a fantastic apartment which I would highly recommend and I had a fabulous holiday there.