Character, Views over Carbis Bay, Balcony,Parking,2 Bathrooms, own entrance. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Character, Views over Carbis Bay, Balcony,Parking,2 Bathrooms, own entrance. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Character, Views over Carbis Bay, Balcony,Parking,2 Bathrooms, own entrance. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carbis Bay Beach and St Ives Harbour. Porthminster Beach and Harbour Sand are also within 1 mile (2 km). Carbis Bay Station is 11 minutes by foot and St Ives Station is 21 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

10 Jul 2024

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Holiday

Absolutly amazing place to stay, beautiful views lovely walks to beaches. The apartment is very clean and comfortable to stay in. This was our second time staying here and can highly recomend .

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

21 Sept 2024

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Relaxing week

A quiet, relaxing place to stay with a fabulous view over Carbis Bay. Be prepared for the challenging up and downs of the paths at first… however after a few days it was a real pleasure to walk into St Ives and back and Carbis Bay and back. Would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manfred B.

20 Jun 2023

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Great location

We had a great stay in Carbis Bay. Good apartment, close to the coast path.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katharine M.

24 Mar 2024

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Holiday.

Lovely location with fantastic views. Good walks on the footpath down to St Ives and on the coast path and we really enjoyed our 1 week stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralf K.

26 Aug 2023

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Relaxing

Relaxing, very nice spot

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

5 Aug 2023

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Very comfortable flat, great view & good location

We could not think of a better place to stay. Carbis Bay is beautiful and St. Ives in good and pretty walking distance (15-20 minutes). The appartment is very quiet, sitting on the balcony is very relaxing.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter A., UK

2 Oct 2022

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Excellent

Great property, facilities and owner. Well stocked and comfortable. Excellent views from the balcony. Very peaceful. Would recommend to anyone and will hopefully stay there again one day.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gillie S.

25 Jun 2019

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We keep coming back ..

Our third stay here . Perfect location and a lovely , homely feel to the flat . Our favourite place to sit is on the chair by the window in the bedroom , fabulous view across the bay .

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joanna W.

7 Sept 2019

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Lovely stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The view was stunning ... we were sad to leave and are still missing that view and being able to hear the lovely sounds of the sea ... very relaxing. My only criticism is that the bed in the main bedroom could be a bit bigger (it's only standard size) and more comfortable, although it may of course suit other people.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Jane W.

24 Jun 2018

Beautiful views , fab apartment !!

Stayed here with my sisters , it was a beautiful apartment the views were wonderful . Waking up every morning to the view of the sea will be something I will miss . We all loved staying here and would recommend it . We are hoping to come back again next year .

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Zuzana F.

30 Oct 2021

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Wonderful place

The apartment was beautiful, cosy, and spotlessly clean. The views and the location were just gorgeous and we enjoyed our stay very much. What a beautiful place! We totally fell in love with it and with the whole area, and can’t wait to come back. Thank you Susie for having us. Warm wishes, Zuzana

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana v.

15 Apr 2024

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Stepping Back in Time with Outstanding Views

We stayed for a week at this Edwardian flat situated high above Carbis Bay and near the coastal path. We woke up to coastal views from the master bedroom and I often had my coffee looking out to the sea. The property has a nice balcony with grand views up the coastline. If you like historical properties you'll like this place. The kitchen is well equipped and the listing description is accurrate. I would highly recommend this place.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol h.

23 Sept 2023

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Perfect really....

I loved the view from the balcony, it was so peaceful sitting there drawing and painting. The walk along the coastal path into St Ives is about 15 minutes, with trees, lovely houses to look at, and views the whole way. Would definitely go back. Thank you

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas P.

4 May 2024

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Hhh

Ggg

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Darren S., Alderholt Hampshire

19 Sept 2023

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Tremona view

Very out dated needs a lot of work but the views made up for that, not to say you shouldn’t spend money on it because compared to the property next door it very poor inside needs new sofas and bed bathrooms need updating

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy M.

12 Jun 2024

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Perfect to unwind

We had a wonderful week staying in this apartment. A great location for exploring this corner of Cornwall and easy access to St Ives, without the challenge of finding somewhere to park! The views were unbeatable ! We loved having breakfast on the balcony or sitting in the garden, watching the waves rolling in. SO very relaxing :) The flat itself has everything you need and very spacious. Very well equipped and with Tesco just up the road, self catering is very easy. Big thanks to Susie who was very helpful and brilliant at replying to messages/ questions we had. That was much appreciated. We would love to return here and would recommend 100%!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen J.

3 Jun 2023

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Carbis Bay Wonder Views

We had the most amazing week in Carbis Bay, made all the better by a week of blue skies and hot (for May) sun. The apartment is in a great location with clear views over Carbis Bay and out towards Godrevy Lighthouse. It was clean and tidy when we arrived with a well stocked kitchen which felt more akin to a second home being rented out than a commercial rental property. Due to its location above the western end of Carbis Bay, it was a downhill walk via the Southwest Coastal Path (although paved, it is steep in places) to either St Ives (for a mooch around the shops or popping into a restaurant or two) or Carbis Bay Beach for a day messing around in the sea.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Gillie S.

21 Jun 2018

A spacious , light apartment with fabulous views .

We were greeted by Jill who was friendly and very helpful . The apartment was homely and spacious .We were also greeted with vases of flowers and a bottle of wine . Views from the bedroom and verandah were stunning . Access to the coastal path directly from the garden was ideal . We enjoyed lots of fabulous walks into St Ives and beyond . Our only criticism was the allocated parking space , it was not always free and turning a larger car in such a congested area was tricky .

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

27 Aug 2024

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Carbis Bay - Charming Cottage Apartment

Cute cottage style apartment with stunning views of the coast. We loved the direct access to the coastal footpath for daily outings. The apartment was charming and spacious: well equipped eat-in kitchen, dishwasher, laundry washer, large living room with balcony access, comfortable main bedroom with views and a reading nook, and a cosy second room with two singles. The apartment had been very nicely cleaned for us on arrival and the appliances and WIFI worked well. The host was prompt and helpful in replying to our messages. Nice additions would be to make available a few extra supplies such as shampoo, tissues, and to top up soap dispensers. This is perhaps more noted by international guests who can't carry liquids through security and don't wish to purchase such items only to dispose of them after a week. That said, the cottage is extremely convenient to a Tesco superstore (3 minute walk). We avoided the use of the shower & bath in the main bathroom due to concerns raised by the host on a tendancy for an alarm to sound if water splashes onto the floor. This wasn't a problem for our family as we simply used the ensuite shower. However, it could be more of a nuissance for other guests who prefer separate bathrooms. If there is a fix, that would be welcome. We had a very lovely stay and would definitely recommend it to family and friends.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tim N.

9 Sept 2018

Suits couples, but presently, not friends

In general, we tend to agree with most reviews on HomeAway. But of late, we’ve found ourselves curiously at variance with some reviews. To a reasonable extent, this remains the case with the present property. The positives: fantastic view, good shower, lovely balcony and a generally attractive apartment. The negatives: the mattresses in the small second room are in urgent need of replacement. One is very soft while the other is sufficiently tired that the springs protrude uncomfortably through the surface. As a result, we left a day early as one of us could not face the prospect of another night in this ‘accommodation’. In addition, as one other reviewer noted, it can be extremely difficult to turn the car round in the road if you have a longer model (in our case, 4.5 m). The alternative is to park it a little way up the hill, though this may not suit those with mobility issues or small children. In sum, an attractive apartment that would suit couples but, at present, not friends.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

21 May 2018

Fantastic views, bright, airy, spacious apartment with all the necessary amenities - just perfect

On our arrival we were greeted by Jill, who showed us round the apartment and gave us some information on local eateries, etc. We were pleasantly surprised at how spacious the apartment is (the photos do not do it justice). Then there were the views - absolutely breath taking of Carbis Bay, Hayle Bay and beyond. The gentle sound of the sea breaking against the shore is something we will miss, especially at night as it lulls you to sleep. We would recommend dinner at Porthmeor Beach Café, especially the tapas (we were lucky enough to have a beautiful clear, sunny day and were treated to a spectacular sunset) - we booked a few weeks in advance and requested a heated booth (perfect when the sun sets and the evening turns chilly). The local pub, The Cornish Arms, hold a quiz night every Wednesday (we came last!). The food was absolutely delicious, we would recommend the fish and chips. To summarise, the apartment offers great value for money, clean, bright and spacious with all the home comforts. The beds are very comfortable, showers easy to use, towels provided and good wifi connection. Jill was very friendly and gave us tips on where to eat, etc. St. Ives has all the eateries/pubs/shops you could want but best of all is the location and views over the bay. There were 4 of us and we took two cars, one we parked outside the apartment as advised and we had no problem parking our other car just up the road on the street. We were even greeted with a bottle of wine and Jill had left us milk in the fridge. THANK YOU. Yes, we would love to stay at this apartment again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard H., Old Sodbury, Bristol,

12 Sept 2023

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Fantastic holiday

This is the second year we have stayed in this flat and we love it. The view over the bay is second to none and we love to sit on the covered balcony with a glass of wine and just watch the world go by. The flat is located between Carbis Bay and St Ives and it is a relatively short and lovely downhill walk into St Ives for the coffee shops and restaurants, or the other way down to the beach. It should be noted that the walk down is much easier than coming back up, so anyone with mobility problems should beware. However there is a dedicated parking space up a few steps from the front door and this is very convenient for getting out to explore the district and coming back at the end of the day. We never had any problems with the space being occupied by someone else. There is a medium sized Tesco supermarket within 5 minutes by car and this is well stocked and has a Costa coffee shop. There are other shops in Hayle, again a short drive away. The flat is well equipped with all you need for the stay and is clean and comfortable. You need to take toilet rolls, but tablets are provided for the dishwasher and washing machine. We sleep well in the lovely bright main bedroom and although we haven't cooked that many meals everything you need is there. The second bedroom is small with just room for the two single beds. Communication with the owner has been very good and she sends reminders for bin days and so on. She responds very quickly to any query. Overall, good value for money

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Rick L.

4 Sept 2022

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Mixed bag - great view, disappointing interior

Pros: -A really fantastic view of the bay as detailed in other comments -A very spacious apartment -Decent, well equiped kitchen -Great location for access to beaches and local Tesco Cons: - The property hadn't been cleaned properly on arrival and was generally quite dirty (eg stained carpets, dust on pans/skirting boards, cobwebs in rooms, stains on surfaces, mould on upper bedroom window (behind blind) and mould on shower head (yuk) -There was only one handwash between 2 toilets and kitchen (we had to buy our own) - The property is very tired and clearly hasn't had much investment for decades in many areas (eg old, very stained carpets, lino floor in one bathroom with ceiling damaged in many places, Artex ceiling in the other - very 1980's) - Curtain rail mechanism fell down so many times in one of the bathrooms we had to stop using it -Despite thanking me for flagging the numerous issues, Susie the owner did nothing to address any of them. She initially said she would be in contact about them but only initiated contact at the end of the holiday to ask me to put bins out. I advised that I had taken photos of everything to which she then said would see to them "in good time". -The owners main concern seemed to revolve around ensuring holiday makers put the bins out for her in time. I've never written a negative review like this before but felt it necessary as there are so many reviews raving about the apartment and personally I felt quite mislead by them. In terms of the view - yes absolutely fantastic, but I find it very hard to believe everyone else missed what was very clear to see. Even my young daughter was even pointing various things out.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Hayley S.

28 Sept 2022

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Spectacular View!

The best aspect of this accommodation was the absolutely wonderful view looking out over the beautiful garden to the sea and Carbis Bay. It really was stunning and lovely to sit on the substantial balcony and enjoy the spectacular view. The location between Carbis bay and St Ives was perfect and accessed in both direction by a lovely wooded path. Getting to this path would be a bit difficult for anyone with mobility problems however so bear this in mind. The accommodation itself was very well equipped. It was comfortable as opposed to luxururious, which is accurately reflected in the photos. It was a bit tired looking but certainly had everything you could need. Could have done with some cushions on the sofa but maybe this was a throwback to covid. The main bedroom was lovely and bright with a very large and lovely window looking out over the sea. Also patio doors opening to the balcony. The bed was very comfortable. It had a good ensuite with a very good shower. The second bedroom was very small - pretty much just fitted the two single beds. The kitchen had everything equipment wise. Just a tip to take tinfoil, kitchen roll etc as nothing like this provided. Plenty of dishwasher tablets though! Very short on toilet rolls too so take some spare. We only had 1 and 1/4 rolls for the two toilets. We always managed to park just outside the property which was good. Never had any noise issues with other people in the large property. Having the Tesco just up the road was so useful! The Cornish Arms was a good pub for food. Not many other options for eating out in the immediate area unless you can afford Carbis Bay Hotel which looked amazing but out of our league! Communication with the owner was very good. We did need to contact her about something and she responded immediately.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W.

26 Oct 2024

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

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