Halcyon Cove

About this property

Idyllically set overlooking Carbis Bay, at St Uny apartments, this two bedroom, reverse level, duplex ground floor apartment, enjoys panoramic views, from most rooms and the upper balcony, of one of Cornwall’s most beautiful bays, Carbis Bay, close to the scenic railway, the stunning Carbis Bay Beach and the South West coastal path, it ticks all the boxes for a family holiday or romantic hideaway, offering two outside areas to chill out and relax, a ground floor patio and an upper balcony, inside stylish interiors, along with a clever open plan design, allow guests to enjoy sea views whether dining, cooking or relaxing, via the living area’s floor to ceiling bi-folding patio doors, relax on the comfortable corner sofa in the sitting area, with the binoculars provided, see if you can spot dolphins playing in the surf below, or enjoy the wonderful entertainment on the flatscreen television, with Sky Entertainment package, the dining area is perfectly situated between the living and kitchen area, a designer white frosted glass dining table with six matching chairs are provided, so the whole family can dine together, a contemporary open plan kitchen with black granite work tops, within the living area, is well-appointed, offering all you need for a week’s holiday, both bedrooms are located on the ground floor with access to a seaward facing patio, open the French doors and enjoy breakfast in the Cornish sunshine watching the ocean, or just breathe in the fresh Cornish air, a master king sized bedroom boasts a private en-suite shower room, a second room is fitted with twin beds, which can be joined to make a super king size bed on request, both bedrooms offer plenty of storage space, a family bathroom comprising of a bath with shower over, is conveniently located next to the bedrooms, an idea space to escape and relax amongst the bubbles. The spacious seaward facing balcony is located on the upper floor and is accessed via the bi-folding living area doors, relax on the cube rattan furniture which comprises of a table, four chairs and four footstalls, perfect for enjoying alfresco meals with fabulous views across the bay to St Ives and out to Godrevy Lighthouse, The ground floor patio can be accessed via both bedrooms and offers privacy with two frosted glass screens. It’s just a short walk from the apartment to Carbis Bay Beach, with its clear blue flag awarded turquoise waters, it’s a wonderful secluded sandy beach ideal for walks or enjoying water sports, from here a network of dramatic cliffside walks let you venture around St Ives and it’s surrounding area, St Ives is a beautiful traditional fishing village, it has a working harbour, glorious sandy beaches and a town lined with cobbled streets full of independent shops, It’s also home to the Tate Gallery and many others as it’s famous for inspiring artist from around the world, after walking you may enjoy the more relaxing scenic railway journey back to Carbis Bay, this also mirrors the coastal paths routes and connects the surrounding area, the views are breath-taking, Further afield, Cornwall’s Eden Project is world famous for its glorious enclosed rainforest, Pendennis Castle in Falmouth is one of many of Cornwall’s historic landmarks, along with St Michaels Mount near Penzance, the jewel in Cornwall’s crown this is a sight not to miss, if you travel from Penzance to Lands’ End treat yourself to a night’s entertainment at the Minack, set in the cliffs it has one of the most dramatic settings for an open air theatre, Halcyon Cove really does tick all the boxes required for a family beach break or a romantic retreat by the Cornish coast.

The delightful village of Carbis Bay is known 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 an afternoon of sunbathing or water sports. Carbis Bay has a few shops and restaurants, as well as a fish and chip takeaway and a train station. One of the most beautiful rail journeys in the country is from Carbis Bay to St Ives.

Accommodation

Duplex apartment.

Two bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request).

Ground-floor family bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area.

Utility

Gas central heating.

Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer.

TV with Sky, DVD player, Blu-Ray player, Nintendo Wii, selection of games, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and highchair provided.

Off-road parking for 1 car.

Seaward facing balcony and patio with furniture.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.5 miles, beach 0.3 miles.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £250.

Note: Check-in at 4.00pm, check-out by 10.00am