Guests have had delightful stays at Gennaker, praising its cleanliness, modern amenities, and convenient location for exploring Cornwall. The property's proximity to Carbis Bay Beach and St. Ives, along with thoughtful touches and a warm welcome, contribute to its charm, despite some minor maintenance issues.
The property consistently receives high marks for cleanliness, with multiple reviews noting it as spotless and well-kept, indicating meticulous attention to detail in its upkeep.
The location is highly regarded for its convenience to Carbis Bay Beach and St. Ives, with scenic walks and good transport links. However, the steep hills may be challenging for some, slightly impacting the score.
Comfort is well-received with praise for the property's warmth and cosiness. Some guests found the beds too firm and the boiler noisy, which slightly lowers the score.
Facilities are generally considered excellent, with high-standard appliances and furniture. Some feedback on heating instructions and light maintenance suggests room for improvement.
Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches like welcome gifts, although it's important to note that such amenities are subject to change and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
Overlooking the stuuning Cornish valley, at The Spinnakers, on the seaward facing side of Carbis Bay, this beautiful, three-bedroom, ground floor apartment, enjoys views across St Ives Bay and out to Godrevy Light House, from the open plan living area and patio, only a short walk through the valley to the beach, scenic railway and to gain access to the South West Coastal Path, the perfect base for a large family who love Cornwall’s slower pace and beach lifestyle, its spacious open plan living area, consisting of a kitchen, dining and sitting area, have been carefully planned to maximise the far reaching bay views, through the floor to ceiling patio doors, which lead out onto a private seaward facing decking area, the contemporary living area has oak flooring throughout, set the mood lighting and relax in either of the two soft leather sofas, that will accommodate six guests, enjoy the entertainment of the large smart television, with full Sky package including Cinema and Sport, the dining area has a glass covered light oak dining table, which accommodates six people, with its soft leather-upholstered chairs, so the whole family can enjoy dining together, a contemporary open plan kitchen, combining elegance and functionality with granite worktops, is well appointed with everything you need for your holiday, a separate utility room houses a washer/dryer for your convenience, the master double bedroom, has a private en-suite shower room, draw back the curtains and enjoy the pleasure of waking up watching the ocean, through the large window, a second comfortable double bedroom and a third room fitted with fun 3ft bunk beds, ideal for younger guests, are located at the rear, all bedrooms are stylishly decorated and furnished with plenty of storage space, the family bathroom, with bath and shower-over, is adjacent to the second and third bedrooms, beautifully tiled and lit with recessed halogen lights it a fabulous space to refresh and feel relaxed, outside space includes a seaward facing decked patio, accessed through the sitting area sliding doors, two bistro tables and four chairs are provided so you can enjoy dining alfresco, sit back and relax watching the colours of the ocean, or early morning sunrise over St Ives Bay, The Spinnakers is set in landscaped sub-tropical gardens, walk past these through the valley towards Carbis Bay Beach, lifeguarded at peak times, this award winning Blue Flag secluded bay enjoys crystal clear waters and a stretch of golden sand, an ideal place for swimming, surfing or bodyboarding, from here there is easy access to the South West Coast Path, towards Hayle in one direction and St Ives in the other, this dramatic cliffside path is wonderful for spotting wildlife, the beautiful traditional Cornish fishing village of St Ives, is filled with cobbled streets lined with independent boutiques, cafes and restaurants, many serving locally caught sea food, if you’re an art lover you’ll adore St Ives, renowned for inspiring world famous artists, it’s home to The Tate gallery and Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, where the town’s former residents work is celebrated, after time exploring, hop aboard the scenic railway for a relaxing return to Carbis Bay, it connects the surrounding area, and the journey is breath-taking, a day out with the kids can be enjoyed feeding the animals at Paradise Park in Hayle, or if they are older, the screaming of delight at Flambards Theme Park near Helston, Cornwall has many glorious gardens and one of the most famous is the Eden Project near St Austell, world famous for its glorious enclosed rainforest, a day trip to Land’s End and the nearby open air theatre, The Minack, set on a Cornish cliff edge, it’s stage has to have one of the most beautiful and dramatic backdrops, another site not to miss is the magical island setting of St Michaels Mount, near Penzance, you can walk out to the island at low tide, a trip here will leave you with memories which last a lifetime, just like the sail its named after, a stay at Gennaker, will leave your family inspired and refreshed, with enough wind in their sales to explore Cornwall.
Carbis Bay is a delightsome village enjoying Cornwall's north west coast, flanked by the coastal resorts of St Ives and Hayle. The village is served by a stunning, Blue Flag beach, which not only offers a range of watersports opportunities with its activity centre, but neighbours the magnificent, C Bay Spa where ample pampering can be enjoyed. Guests will be well-catered to during their break here, as the village hosts a range of eateries and well-stocked shops.
Ground-floor apartment.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double with TV, 1 x bunk with TV.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, coffee maker.
Smart TV with Sky package including Sports & Movies, 3 x TVs with Freeview, Blu-Ray player, DVD player, WiFi, a selection of DVDs and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and cot available.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Front patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.3 miles, beach 0.7 miles.
Note: Guests are to bring their own bedding for the cot.
Note: Check-in is from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Don
One small issue, No keys for patio doors, could only open from inside, this didn't spoil our stay :)
Kev
One toilet roll holder needs addressing in main bathroom,the rubbish collection needs looking at put bin out as requested but not emptied,would have liked complimentary scones &cream; on arrival,as do other properties weâve stayed in,but overall had a good stay
Kelsey
The carpets were a little dirty but other than that everything was outstanding!
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