Guests say
Brinyloft in Carbis Bay is a well-received holiday rental, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and prime location close to the beach and train station. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bedding, and the property's cosy and homely feel. Some minor issues with maintenance and facilities are noted, but overall, guests have had enjoyable stays and many would return.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The property is consistently described as clean and tidy, with only a few remarks about marks on carpets and sofas suggesting a need for a deep clean. The overall impression is that of a well-maintained space.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to Carbis Bay beach, the train station, and local amenities. The ease of access to St Ives and the quietness of the area compared to busier locations are appreciated.
Guests find the property comfortable, with special mentions of the comfortable bedding and living areas. However, some guests noted issues with the temperature in the mezzanine bedroom and the outdoor seating, slightly affecting the score.
The property is generally well-equipped, but there are several comments about specific issues such as the shower, the outdoor bench, and missing items like a hairdryer and oven gloves. These indicate room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
While guests mention welcome touches like milk in the fridge and tea and coffee availability, there is not enough consistent information about gifts to accurately assess thoughtfulness. Therefore, this score is set to null.
About this property
Set above Carbis Bay Beach, one of Cornwall’s most beautiful blue flag awarded beaches, Brinyloft, a delightful duplex apartment enjoys sea views from the living area and both bedrooms. Sleeping four this spacious apartment is ideal for a small family or couple. Brinyloft has a beautifully furnished open-plan living area which boasts sea views of St Ives Bay and doorway access to a private balcony to make the most of the sea air. Relax on one of the two red sofas enjoying the Smart TV with Freeview or your favourite Blu -ray movie. The dining area is within the living area and is perfectly placed to make the most of the sea views. The reclaimed solid wood table and matching chairs comfortably accommodates four people. Brinyloft has a modern Shaker-style beech fitted kitchen with a high breakfast bar with two stools, perfect for socialising whilst the cook is hard at work! It’s well-appointed with everything you could desire while on holiday. The master bedroom is located on the ground floor enjoying lovely sea views of the bay. A sumptuously dressed king size bed ensures a peaceful night’s rest. A stairway leads from the living area to the second bedroom. This first-floor twin room upstairs on the mezzanine level, benefits from a lovely view of the sea, to help you relax and unwind. A family bathroom is located next to the master bedroom on the ground floor. Access to the private balcony is through the door from the living area, allowing you to take a breath of briny air or watch the boats go by. Enjoy a glass of wine watching the sun set over St Ives from the communal terrace on the seaward side of Compass Point. Access to the dramatic SW Coast path and a scenic railway to St Ives and surrounding area are nearby. If you love the beach, walking or exploring this luxury escape is ideally located.
You can get to Carbis Bay in a short drive from St Ives, which is famous for its magnificent stretch of white sandy beach. For an old-fashioned day at the beach, head to the beach's turquoise seas and protected conditions, which give the area an almost subtropical air. If lying in the sun isn't your style, head to the beach's Ocean Sports Centre, where you can rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Alternatively, why not treat yourself to a spa day at the boutique hotel overlooking the ocean and with a lovely patio where cocktails can be enjoyed?
Accommodation
Ground-floor apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with balcony
Gas central heating, Electric oven, gas hob, grill, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine.
Smart HD TV with Freeview, Blu-ray DVD player with selection of DVDs, Sony CD, Cassette and radio, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair provided.
Off-road parking for one car.
Seaward facing balcony, seaward facing communal terrace with furniture.
Sorry no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.8 miles, beach 0.3 miles.
Note: Please bring own bedding for the cot.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.
Note: From the car park – forty-one steps up two flights of stairs then seven steps down to the front door, alternatively, you can get to the property via the road which will mean walking down 7 steps down to the front door from the public pavement
Reviews (21)
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Neville
Which meant we had to eat out for 3 nights. Good location for the beach and the train. I would recommend that older people are informed that the car parking space is a step climb from the property.
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John
Whilst there's (virtually) no sea view from the house it's well located. Beach five minutes down the hill and Carbis Bay station two minutes away. The station is ideal both for quickly getting to/from St Ives, heading out for walks or exploring further away. The patio area is somewhat misrepresented in the photos, in reality it's a small external stairwell not suitable for sitting out. The property was clean and well presented on arrival, there are a few marks etc. but really nothing significant. Whilst the parking place is a couple of hundred metres (and many stairs) away it was no bother to load/unload at the door then park. I'd recommend Carbis Bay as a location, much quieter that St Ives but close enough to wal/train quickly. Overall I'd recommend this property and would book again.
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Kris
I cannot say the info I read was dishonest, but I expected a balcony to sit on, a sea view that wasnât just a gap between other apartments and a garden as stated, not a path to the front door. Beds were very comfortable and the mezzanine area fabulous for youngsters. A well kitted out kitchen was helpful, do let people know itâs a Nespresso coffee machine, boy, did I need a coffee upon arrival after a long journey.Unloading car tricky as parking area well away from apartment and trying to contact the emergency number upon arrival, simply got me an automated message selling this holiday! Disappointing. Thank you for milk left in fridge, a welcome starter pack would have been so nice though (including a coffee pod or two!)