About this property
Enjoying stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, St Ives Bay and out to Godrevy Lighthouse, this luxury penthouse apartment is aptly named. Set on Valley Road, close to St Ives Road, in Carbis Bay, it’s a short bus ride into St Ives and the beach, scenic railway and dramatic coastal path are all reached by a lovely ten – fifteen minutes’ walk down through the valley. Sleeping six, in three comfortable bedrooms, it’s an ideal base for a family holiday. The open plan living area includes a kitchen, dining and sitting area, so all benefit from stunning sea views via large windows. Relax in either of the two comfortable three-seat leather sofas and enjoy watching the ever-changing colours of the bay. If you can be drawn away, there is a Smart LED Freeview TV with Netflix to entertain you. The dining area is conveniently situated between the kitchen and living area. A glass topped walnut dining table with six matching chairs is provided for your comfort. A bright and contemporary kitchen area is well appointed with everything you need. Plus, thanks to the clever open plan design the chef can prepare meals with a spectacular panoramic sea view to inspire them. Upstairs, the master en-suite bedroom offers the best sea views in the property through two large Velux windows. A luxurious king size bed ensures a peaceful night’s rest. The other bedrooms are on the ground floor, the second enjoys a comfortable double bed with a third twin room, conveniently located next to the family bathroom. For your convenience communal clothes drying area can be found to the rear, perfect for drying off wet beach gear. The SW coast path accessed from Carbis Bay Beach offers a dramatic twenty-minute cliff walk to St Ives in one direction and Hayle in the other. The nearby scenic railway stops at St Ives and connects to Cornwall’s main line, making this luxury penthouse a perfect family base for a luxury beach break.
The seaside community of Carbis Bay is well renowned 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 a good old-fashioned day by the sea. The Ocean Sports Centre is located on the beach, so if sunbathing isn't your thing, rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard and get out on the ocean instead. Alternatively, why not book a Spa day at the charming hotel that overlooks the beach and has a great patio where you can sip cocktails while basking in the Cornish sunshine? Carbis Bay features a few local businesses and restaurants, as well as a fish and chip shop and a railway branch line.
Accommodation
Duplex penthouse apartment, over two floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen/diner and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, grill, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, coffee maker.
1 x Smart TV, 1 x TV with Freeview and DVD player, Blu ray player, Dolby 2.1 sound system with iPod dock, DAB/FM Radio, games console and selection of games, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Off-road parking.
Communal garden with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.3 miles, beach 0.4 miles.
Note: We request that guests provide their own cot bedding.
Note: Check-in is from 4pm, check-out is from 10am
Reviews (24)
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Deborah
Itâs comfortable and close to all our favourite places to visit. The bus stops just outside the apartments and is very convenient for getting to Penzance. Itâs nice to use the bus and see the countryside. The bus to Mousehole is definitely worth using.
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Glyn
Instructions for the heating and other appliances were difficult to follow. The heating was broken and an engineer came. He was super and got the heating on. As it's old electric storage heaters it didn't come warm until the following morning. Not a good start. Improved after that but the heated towel rail (reported as not working in reviews over a year ago) still didn't work. The wiring to the TV and entertainment system was a real mess. Extension cables, many tangled wires etc. As open it could be a real problem area for small children. It took me half an hour to get the TV working. Multiple unlabelled remote controls, poor instructions and a lead not connected at the back made it rather a challenge. After the initial problems the stay improved but our view of the property and the holiday was affected. The view of the bay from the window was lovely though.
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Godfrey
I would rate it as average. We were part of a larger walking group staying at "Tremorva" and so we cooked and ate there. The flat was adequate for our needs and as described. Perhaps the only let down was the bedding in the ensuite was damp and clothes got a little damp in the twin cupboard. The towel rails did not warm up. We did receive a phone call saying there was a problem with the remote and that there was a button to press instead. That did work but it switched itself off before getting up to temperature. There did appear to be underfloor heating in the bathroom which helped. A torch was needed to get to the keys in the key safe after dark.