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Prime seaside location, wonderful sea terrace and gardens, car parking, Wifi

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Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
Golf
Exterior
TV, DVD player, books, stereo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Prime seaside location, wonderful sea terrace and gardens, car parking, Wifi

Beach View is a modern contemporary holiday property which has undergone a complete refurbishment and occupies a superb elevated front line position on the site of the old Gwel Marten Hotel on Headland Road in Carbis Bay and just a short walk to one of the best beaches in England. The apartment boasts a fantastic private sea terrace which very few properties have and overlooks the immaculate gardens of Gwel Marten, providing glorious uninterrupted sea and beach views. There is also free Wifi internet access.

There is a large private covered parking space which is just a few seconds walk away and just a little further is the delightful Carbis Bay train station. It is just a short train ride into the centre of St Ives along the single track and the journey takes just a few minutes and follows a wonderfully scenic path along the coast. The train very popular with visitors and a great way of beating all the busy holiday traffic in St Ives.

Beach View is also located right on the doorstep of the South West Coastal Path so it is an ideal base to start your walk and is also just a few minutes walk down the hill to the golden soft sands of Carbis Bay with its calm turquoise water.

Internally the apartment is very spacious (1200 sq ft) and in the main is fully open plan with a white gloss modern kitchen with breakfast bar, formal dining area with a large table and six chairs and a luxurious lounge area with two very large three seater sofas where guests can relax and enjoy breathtaking sea views. The modern family bathroom is again very spacious and has a separate shower enclosure, twin sinks and a deep luxurious bath with additional shower. There are two large bedrooms to the rear with the master bedroom having a king size bed and the second bedroom has two single beds with an additional single bed designed with flexibility in mind. Both bedrooms have TVs.

There is also has a very useful rear terrace with seating and which is ideal for a morning coffee and a read of the papers when more shelter is required and its also provides guests with a great outdoor storage area for bikes and surfboards.

In terms of local facilities, the nearest supermarket is a Tesco which is less than 5 minutes drive away off the main A3074 road into St Ives and where there is a great Costa Coffee which also has free wifi. There are also banks, hairdressers, a chemist, newsagents and general stores all a short walk away in the centre of Carbis Bay. During the day when on the beach there is a cafe and food outlet.

Please feel free to contact us for further information, additional pictures of the apartment and useful websites. The apartment is available all year round and a great escape location during the off-peak winter season when walking the South West Coastal path is particularly popular activity. During this time the apartment is available for shorter breaks including weekend and mid-week stays. The St Ives music & arts festival during September is popular as is the New Year festivities.

Property manager

Bryan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please note cots and high chairs are not provided

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

5 Star Guest Rated Great Location Awesome Beach sea Views
5 Star Guest Rated Great Location Awesome Beach sea Views

About the area

Map
St Ives, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Carbis Bay Beach - 7 min walk
  • St Ives Harbour - 5 min drive
  • Tate St. Ives - 6 min drive
  • Porthminster Beach - 7 min drive
  • Porthmeor Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Carbis Bay Station - 3 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St.Ives Brewery - the Brewhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Hain Line - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bier Huis Grand Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harbour Gourmet Fish and Chips St Ives - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Prime seaside location, wonderful sea terrace and gardens, car parking, Wifi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Prime seaside location, wonderful sea terrace and gardens, car parking, Wifi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Prime seaside location, wonderful sea terrace and gardens, car parking, Wifi?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Prime seaside location, wonderful sea terrace and gardens, car parking, Wifi located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carbis Bay Beach, Porthminster Beach, and West Cornwall Golf Club. Porth Kidney Sands and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 2 mi (3 km). Carbis Bay Station is only a 3-minute walk.

Prime seaside location, wonderful sea terrace and gardens, car parking, Wifi Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect holiday.
Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peter
Fantastic views from the property. Apartment had a lovely patio to sit out on. Some small issues to do with the rails in the wardrobes but 5p coins took care of these issues.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect carbis bay stay
The property is sited within walking distance of the beach (up a steep hill). The views from the flat are arguably the best, taking in the beach, sea and St Ives from the living room through massive windows. The layout of the bedrooms is unusual but works well with the children away from the the living room. A useful space outside the front door to dry and keep wetsuits etc safely. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug L.

Liked: Cleanliness
October Half Term break
Stunning location (think I said wow when I first walked in) Kids enjoyed staying there as much as us. Being close to the beach (be prepared for a a good hill climb) and also helped having Netflix for them to keep them entertained whilst we got ready for the day. Couldn’t fault the property, just thought the 8.30am exit call was too early for us on the last day to get three young kids and packing sorted, so ended up leaving the night before. However it did mean an easier drive home with not too much traffic. Would definitely stay again and recommend for such a lovely location and area. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicola H., St Helens, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Another excellent stay!
Our second visit to this property and it didn’t disappoint, we are missing the stunning views again already! Lovely, clean and spacious apartment with parking in the beautiful location of Carbis bay, 2 minute walk to the station and beach areas with easy access into St Ives, would definitely recommend, thank you for another wonderful stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well-located. Overpriced.
We have just spent a week in this apartment. The views from the front are fabulous and the location is very good and very near Carbis Bay train station. The kitchen is very well stocked and the sitting room is lovely. The beach is gorgeous. The walk down to the beach is relatively steep but not difficult for the average person/child. However I do feel that the cost was high for what we got. This is a two bedroom flat with attractive views from the open plan front sitting room/kitchen but which is very much less attractive to the rear. The rear ground floor bedrooms have windows overlooking a communal courtyard with a bright lamppost in it. There were blackout blinds in one bedroom but not the other. There is a patio outside the sitting room but it is centimetres away from the patio of the neighbours on each side, so you are heavily dependent on them being considerate (which they were during our week). Also, to get to the covered parking space, you have to go up two flights of stairs and cross a road. Also the mattresses creaked very loudly every time we moved. Finally on arrival the house smelt strongly of air fresheners (we counted six in total) and the storage heaters were on - in August - it took overnight to cool down. Overall, there are many pluses about this property, but be in no doubt that it is a commercial rental property which is part of a portfolio.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Jeanette W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great apartment at brilliant location
It’s a room with the best view and easy access to the beach and the train station. Car parking space too small and check in time far too late in the day and check out of 8.30am pretty unhelpful with a family to organise and car to pack.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chloe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a view :)
We had a lovely time staying at the apartment. The view to the beach and ocean is what makes the apartment so special. The location is great although the walk up the hill back from the beach is a killer. Very steep hill. A couple of things that we didn’t like were the beds as they were lumpy and hard. We didn’t sleep well in them at all so maybe the owner can invest in some better quality mattresses? Also, the washer/dryer was temperamental to use as once the cycle finished it locked the clothes inside. We waited half hour to see if the lock would turn off but it didn’t so ended up having to contact the owner who responded promptly. We ended up running the cycle again to get the clothes out in the end. We also tried to dry the clothes but it ended up washing them instead so I’d say more guidance is needed for the washer/dryer usage. Aside from those two issues we loved our stay and highly recommend to anyone wanting to visit Carbis Bay :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annette L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views over the bay
Comfortable and spacious apartment, stylishly furnished in lovely location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best view ever
Clean comfortable, modern and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicola H., St Helens, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
Excellent property in such a special location, the views of Carbis Bay are amazing and the accomodation is modern, spacious and clean. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in so many ways. Great location, fantastic views, clean and pristine.
Wonderful place to stay, quiet away from hussle and bussle but easy to get to many places. Nice to walk along the coastal path in to St Ives where there are many restaurants and some lovely shops. ( you can also get the train) Its a relatively short drive to places of interest, St Michaels Mount, is 20 minutes away. The Lizard , Cape Cornwall a little longer but worth it for the breath taking views and walks along the costal path. The beach at Carbis Bay was lovely perfect place for little kids. Good supermarkets close by a Tesco that is walkable and a really good M&S with a food hall a short drive away. The property itself was extremely clean and nicely furnished. The view from the living room window was so so beautiful I could have happily spent all day sitting reading and looking at the view but we were busy doing other things! Would definitely book this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debra Evans

Liked: Cleanliness
Family review
We all loved our stay- our first impression was "wow - what a view!" - which we never tired of. Very comfortable apartment - good friendly communication on arrival and departure. Nice touch of cake and bubbles. Would thoroughly recommend. Steep walk to beach a few mins away but totally worth it. Would stay there again in an instant
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best View Ever!
We had a lovely week in this smart and well kept apartment. There is a wonderful view of St Ives Bay you could just sit for hours! The beach at Carbis Bay is pristine with good amenities. Carbis Bay station is a couple of minutes away giving easy rail access to St Ives and Penzance. The South West Coast Path is literally two minutes away. The apartment is not good for those with accessibility issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We had an amazing week here, discovered deserted beaches and saw seals, all a short walk from the property. It was clean and spacious with the most stunning view. The train to St Ives was great, I think we’ll be coming back!

10/10 Excellent

Gina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breath taking View
We enjoyed a wonderful week here, the apartment is perfectly placed to enjoy the wonderful view but also so close to the beach, train line and coastal walks. We highly recommend!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

TCT M.

Great
Fantastic. Clean and great view. Very comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

donna t.

Amazing views
The property is situated in an ideal location a short distance from St Ives .You can walk.down to st ives via the costal path or you can walk 5minutes down to the train station and but a ticket for one pound single journey.They are very reliable and run most nights till 10pm ish . The best thing about the apartment for me is the stunning view over looking carbis bay. It is truely magical any time of the day . The beach in carbis bay is stunning the sand is a golden brown and the sea turquoise..There is a cafe which does snacks .There is also a hotel which is pricey if you want to eat there but reasonable for drinks. However it is down a very steep hill and getting back up is challenging . The kitchen is lovely well equiped and modern .To be trueful we only ate in once but we found the kitchen had everything we needed . There is a washing.machine and dishwasher for you to use . There are two bedrooms the main bedroom is lovely and is provided with a black out blind which you do need to use as there is a lamp outside that shines through. We found the materess to be very firm but I suppose that is personal to each person. The outside space is lovely but not private would benefit from screens between each apartments .The view from the outside area is gorgeous .You can hear the sea and watch the goings on in the bay. There are lots of places to visit ..Mousehole and Fowey are worth visiting .The food choice in st ives is excellent .We found the cellar bistro, hidden kitchen,the back street bistro and the firehouse excellent . Best booking though it can get busy .Overall we had an amazing holiday and I would recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Fabulois views over Carbis Bay, great location and comfortable accommodation.
Loved staying at Carbis Bay. Stunning views, flat very comfortable with great facilities. Two minute walk to train station, with one stop to St Ives, or 30 minute walk on coastal path to St Ives. Location of flat is great to visit many beautiful places like Lizard Point, Minack Theatre, Lands End and many many more. Hugely recommend to stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

An idyllic location
A comfortable apartment in a fantastic spot with an amazing view - whatever the weather! A great location to explore this area of Cornwall. Would have loved another week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

Great week away, amazing views from the apartment, would recommend*****
Our family of four (we have one and 3 year olds) travelled down from London and spent a week at the apartment in mid June. Weather was amazing, apartment was very clean throughout and well presented. We used a local equipment hire company for delivery of a cot and high chair which worked really well and Bryan/Paul were very accommodating to help us arrange it. The twin room was perfect for our 3 year old sleeping in a proper bed - she slept really well. We had the cot in the double bed room which had plenty of space even with the three of us. All modern appliances in the kitchen were easy to use and loads of space even with a dining table to seat 6+ people. Family bathroom was perfect for post beach cleaning activities. Plenty of provided towels to go around. Quiet location and only a 5 minute walk down to the beach which was much quieter than the main town beaches nearby. Sitting out on the patio overlooking the beach and watching the paddle boarders of an evening was very relaxing!! We would certainly go back to Beach View and would definitely recommend it to anyone. The photos are great but the apartment is even better when you get there!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Room with a View
We have just returned from a most enjoyable week spent at Beachview overlooking Carbis Bay. Brilliant location with stunning views. Beachview was a very clean and spacious apartment with everything you could need for a home from home. It is situated five minutes from the beach and two minutes from the railway station. Travel is very cheap to both St Ives and Penzance. The walk to St Ives via the coastal path enjoyable and not too difficult. Would certainly consider returning to Beachview in the future. Tom Gourlay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Anne M.

Could Be Better
We had a lovely holiday, but were a little disappointed with the accommodation it felt a little dated. Fabulous position with sweeping views of the bay and close to the station for trains into St Ives which was a fun way of going into St Ives. The bedrooms were virtually daylight all through the night, from the light in the courtyard, they could really do to have black out blinds. The pillows were hard and the quilt heavy. Unfortunately the network was down all week. There was no washing up liquid, dish cloth or pan scrubs and no dishwasher tablets, it did say in the description no cleaning materials but I think for washing up etc it should be provided,

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor W.

A stunning place to stay!
We've stayed at Beach View a number of times and cannot fault its location and facilities (so much so, we're reluctant to let anyone else in on this gem of a place!). You won't be disappointed staying here: the views from large windows facing the beach are stunning; access to St Ives via the nearby train station; modern yet comfortable facilities make your stay so relaxing and local restaurants are really good if you'd like to eat out.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016