About this property
Set overlooking the stunning azure waters of Carbis Bay Beach you understand why the owners of this gorgeous apartment named it after their memories of Halfway Tree in Jamaica. St Ives is in Cornwall but step onto the balcony and wow at the colours of St Ives Bay and you could be forgiven for thinking you’re in the Caribbean. Sleeping four with Sea views from the kitchen, master bedroom and living area, Halfway Tree is ideal for a small family or couple. Open out the French doors onto your seaward facing balcony and allow the fresh sea air to flow in to the bright and airy living space. Relax on one of the two comfortable tan leather sofas, which are perfectly positioned for enjoying the sea views or entertainment including Sky Sports & Variety package. The dining area is located within the spacious living area with an open archway into the rear kitchen, so all areas still enjoy the wonderful sea views. An oak table with six matching chairs are placed next to the archway so you can socialise with the chef. The contemporary hi spec rear kitchen still benefits from the magnificent Cornish vista through the feature archway. The spacious sea view, master en-suite bedroom boasts amazing panoramic sea views via the double French doors which open to a Juliette balcony. You will also find a separate patio door which opens out onto the main balcony. A comfortable king size bed is beautifully dressed to lie back and listen to the sound of the waves. The second twin bedroom is located to the rear, this quiet room ensures a peaceful night’s sleep. The seaward facing balcony is accessed from both the living area and master bedroom with views across St Ives Bay, from St Ives to Godrevy Lighthouse. A table and four chairs are provided for guests to dine al fresco or enjoy drinks watching the sun set over St Ives. Stroll to the beach or head towards the coastal path to St Ives through the pretty communal gardens or jump on the nearby train. The scenic railway stops at the beautiful harbour of St Ives and connects you to the rest of stunning Cornwall.
The seaside village of Carbis Bay is renowned for its magnificent stretch of pure white sand, which is located just a short drive from iconic St Ives. The beach feels almost subtropical, with turquoise waves and protected conditions. Rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard, or why not book a Spa day at the charming hotel that overlooks the beach? Carbis Bay has a few stores and restaurants, as well as a fish and chip takeaway and a train station to explore more of Cornwall.
Accommodation
First-floor apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with Freeview TV and en-suite bath, shower over, double basin and WC, 1 x twin with Freeview TV.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with balcony
Gas central heating.
Double oven/grill, gas hob with extractor above, microwave, built in fridge/freeze, washer/dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine.
TV with Sky+ including Sports & Variety package, 2 x TV with Freeview, DVD player with selection of DVDs, CD/MP3 player with built in iPod dock and DAB radio, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair provided.
Allocated parking space for 1 car within security gates.
Seaward facing balcony with furniture.
Communal, landscaped garden with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.8 miles, beach 0.2 miles.
Note: Guests are asked to bring their own cot bedding.
Note: Check-in at 4.00pm, check-out by 10.00am
Nearby points of interest
- Porthminster Beach Café
- Anima-Mundi (Formerly Millennium)
- Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
- Count House Café
- Geevor Tin Mine
- Jackson Foundation
- Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
- Minack Theatre
- Gwynver Beach
- Porthchapel Beach
Reviews (65)
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Martin
We have stayed at several apartments in this block over the last 10 years and there are a few things that let it down compared to the others. The left hand bedroom door doesnât open ( as stated by others on trip advisor so you know about it) the lounge doors do not lock at the top and so a bit draughty . If you know about it why not fix it? Same comment applies to the lamp in the lounge - some shades missing, odd bulbs and only one works - this makes the apartment look cheap. The cleanliness was ok ( noting that thereâs a comment in guest book that a previous customer 2 weeks ago needed to give the place a deep clean , so perhaps this is why ) but we did need to clean the shower head as it was really grubby and personally Iâd rather my water came from a clean source. All of this may sound trivial but if you expect people to pay top end prices you need to invest a very small proportion of your income back into the property. By comparison other properties in the block have been better .
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Michaela
The cleanliness of the property was not up to standard. The oven shelves were filthy black with burnt on grease. The toaster and cutlery draw were full of crumbs and dirt. The toilets had dried poo in the pan and the sinks had soap stuck around the edges. The dining table was sticky and so was the floor, when we mopped it the water was black. As an experienced housekeeper in hospitality I understand that you have limited time to clean the properties, so we decieded to do it ourselves as it would be quicker and easier. We did have some maintenance problems, but they were dealt with right away and we were very satisfied. The only other thing we would suggest, is that the balcony should have chairs and a table to cater for four people as advertised. Despite the negatives, we had an amazing holiday, we love the apartment and location and will definitely book for next year
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Lesley
The apartment was spacious & comfortable with all that you needed for your stay.