Guests say
Coastal Breeze is a well-loved apartment in Carbis Bay, praised for its fabulous location and views. Guests appreciate the proximity to the beach and quality appliances, though some noted areas for improvement in maintenance and cleanliness. The property offers a comfortable stay with some minor issues regarding furniture and amenities.
Reviews are mixed regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the apartment spotless, while others reported it not being up to standard, with specific issues like dirty bin lids and crumb debris under cushions.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the beach and train station, with no issues reported regarding parking, making it an ideal spot for a holiday.
Comfort received mixed feedback. Some guests found the beds hard and the water pressure low, affecting the shower experience. However, the views and living spaces were appreciated.
Facilities are generally good with quality appliances, but some guests noted the need for maintenance on items like balcony furniture and shower silicone. Suggestions for additional amenities like a broom and larger drying rack were made.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Coastal Breeze is a superb three-bedroom, first-floor, duplex apartment located within the stunning Carrack Gladden Beachside Development. The apartment was meticulously created with comfort in mind, and it offers spectacular views of the beach, St Ives, and beyond, making it an ideal getaway for families and friends. Upon arrival, take a short flight of stairs up to the first level from the communal door. With spacious seating, a Smart TV with Wii console, Bluetooth speaker, and Blu-ray player, as well as an electric fire for when the weather turns chilly, the living/dining area is guaranteed to please. Patio doors from the kitchen lead out to the sun terrace, whilst a further balcony allows you to take in unobstructed views while daydreaming about your next destination. The kitchen has everything you need, including an electric oven and induction cooktop, a De'Longhi espresso coffee maker, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, and even a washing machine, so you won't have to bring your entire wardrobe! In the mornings, you can energise with a hot cup of coffee fresh from the De’Longhi espresso machine. You'll find the first bedroom on this level, which has a king-size bed and a contemporary shower area with a rainfall shower. Climb the spiral staircase to the other two bedrooms, which include a super-king-size room with zip/link beds and access to a terrace with garden furniture, as well as an en-suite shower room, and a double room with spectacular views and a similar en-suite shower room across the landing. Fresh white bed linen and wall-mounted TVs are provided in each of the bedrooms for your convenience. Within a short walk, you'll find the famous Carbis Bay Beach, which offers a stunning, protected bay ideal for watersports and safe swimming, or you can join the magnificent South West Coastal Path, which climbs along dramatic clifftops to the Golden sands of Gwithian. There are a few local stores and restaurants in the area, as well as a fish and chip takeaway where you can enjoy typical coastal fare. St Ives, home to the Tate Gallery and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, as well as a plethora of wonderful eateries, including many long-established restaurants specialising in sea food, will appeal to the more cultured members of the group. Visit the Eden Project's tropic bio-domes, St Michael's Mount for local history, or the National Trust's Godrevy Lighthouse, which sits on a deserted rocky island. Consider Coastal Breeze for your next escape to Cornwall.
The seaside village 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. The train journey from Carbis Bay to St Ives is one of the most beautiful in the country, and St Ives itself is a terrific day out with plenty of galleries to see. Hayle, a quayside town with attractions for the whole family, including golf and a wildlife sanctuary, is also not far away. The Godrevy Nature Reserve and the Penwith Heritage Coast are also easily accessible from Carbis Bay, giving outdoor enthusiasts and watersports enthusiasts with even more options, such as coasteering and birdwatching. Carbis Bay is a fantastic holiday destination for people looking to explore Cornwall's stunning coastline.
Accommodation
Duplex apartment.
Set over first and second floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x first-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x second-floor king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with TV and en-suite walk-in shower and basin, 1 x second-floor double with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
First-floor kitchen.
First-floor living/dining room with electric fire.
Balcony
Heating with electric fire.
Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, De'Longhi espresso coffee maker.
Smart TV, 3 x TV, Wii console, Blu-ray player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Rear sun terrace accessed via patio doors from twin and kitchen and balcony with sea views accessed via patio doors from master and single door from second bedroom.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.2 miles.
Note: This property is next to a railway line, there may be associated noise.
Note: This property has a spiral staircase leading up to two of the bedrooms.
Note: Check-in at 4pm, check-out by 10am
Reviews (7)
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Claire
Spinning chairs in the lounge, very tatty and uncomfortable. Vertical blinds in the downstairs bedroom not suitable at all many are broken donât block out the lights from the station or car park & Flap about too much if you have the door open for ventilation, would recommend blackout curtains. Teaspoons also seem to have gone missing A broom would be handy as we came back from the beach with a lot of Sandy stuff Washing line or larger drying rack would be useful. Plenty more coat hooks in all bedrooms and the hall and a shoe rack in the hall would be very helpful. Six people can have a lot of pairs of shoes on a beach holiday and donât want to take them all upstairs, Where the storage was also limited in one of the rooms Canât fault the location and we never had an issue with Parking 1 car.
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Pat
After two lengthy phone calls it was established that the housekeeper/cleaner had taken the keys home. We had to wait for keys to be brought to outside the office which resulted in us entering our apartment at approx 5.30pm. Cleanliness not up to usual standard, we have stayed in this apartment several times before. Bin lid was quite dirty & under the two leather chair cushions crumb debris seemed to have been there for quite some time. We really love this apartment but unfortunately had a few small issues this year
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Valerie
There are a few things that would have made it perfect. The upstairs wooden balcony furniture is weathered and needs work. Also we couldn't find cushions.l for the chairs. The shower room in one of the upstairs bedrooms could do with re silicone it looks grubby but that is what happens with silicone. And finally cushions for the dining table chairs would be nice. Also the tub chairs have seen better days and look worn. I am only saying this so the owner might like to know. We have stayed in this apartment once before and love it. The appliances and utensils are of great quality. Only thing is I can reach the plate cupboard easily being 5'4" overall though it's fab!