Snaptrip says
Harbour View in Carbis Bay offers a delightful stay with its stunning views and proximity to the beach and train station. The apartment is praised for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and modern amenities. Guests appreciate the thoughtful welcome packages, though these are not guaranteed. Some minor maintenance issues are noted, particularly with the balcony and certain facilities.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Most guests found the apartment to be clean and well-presented, with several reviews highlighting its spotlessness. However, a few guests mentioned issues such as dirty balconies, cobwebs, and dusty areas, which slightly lowers the overall cleanliness score.
The location is highly praised for its stunning views of Carbis Bay, easy access to the beach, and convenient proximity to the train station for travel to St Ives. The scenic surroundings and peaceful atmosphere contribute to a high location score.
Guests frequently mention the comfort of the apartment, noting the comfortable beds and furniture. Some minor comments about the need for a new mattress and the quality of the shower slightly affect the comfort score.
The apartment is generally well-equipped with modern amenities, but several reviews cite issues with maintenance such as problems with hot water, the balcony's condition, and minor kitchen equipment needs. These concerns impact the facilities score.
While guests have mentioned welcome packages and the helpfulness of the housekeeper, there is not enough consistent information about the provision of gifts or additional thoughtful touches to accurately score this category.
About this property
A fabulous seaward facing private balcony and a south facing sun terrace or just two of the reasons our guests love Harbour View. We guess you can tell by its name the other one. Set on the cliffs with stunning views of one of Cornwall’s most beautiful bays and out across to St Ives harbour, this luxury penthouse has views to enchant you. Sleeping two, it’s ideal for a romantic retreat or a young family, just a short walk from the beach, SW coastal path and scenic rail link to St Ives. A wall of windows stretches across the open plan living space of the sitting, dining, and kitchen area, maximising the wonderful Cornish vista. Open the patio doors step on to your private balcony and soak up the amazing seaside scene, its truly breath-taking. The sitting area has large sofas, sink into one and be mesmerised by the ever-changing colours of the seascape or relax with the entertainment on the Freeview TV. The dining area is perfectly positioned alongside the kitchen, guests can keep the chef happy whilst taking in the stunning views. An oak table with four matching chairs are provided. A beautiful modern kitchen benefits from sea views too, as it’s within the open plan living area, so the chef doesn’t miss out. It’s well-appointed with Corian worksurfaces and everything you need in your home from home. The spacious master bedroom is decorated with calming neutral tones and has a sumptuous king size bed with 1000 pocket sprung Sleepmaster mattress. This quiet rear room will gently ease you into a peaceful slumber. The bathroom is spacious and offers a white suite comprising of a bath and shower with large shower head. A private seaward facing balcony is accessed from the living area. A rattan table with four matching chairs are provided for guests to enjoy alfresco dining or to just relax and listen to the sound of the surf. The south facing sun terrace is located to the rear of the property and is a fantastic little sun trap. Guests are welcome to use the beautiful communal gardens, enjoy strolling through them to access the SW Coast Path and the beach. Take a romantic walk along the dramatic Cornish coast path. It’s 20 mins to St Ives or try the headland to Porthkidney Sands pathway. If you’re after a beach break or a romantic setting to escape and relax, then our view is you’ll view in love with Harbour View.
Carbis Bay is a small coastal village situated on the north west shores of Cornwall. The village is a renowned tourism hotspot, owing to its relatively untouched beach, stunning cliff paths and abundance of afford accommodation, eateries and well-equipped shops. Visitors can enjoy watersports, fishing, surfing and wildlife spotting along the village's shores, before wandering to St Ives to explore its vibrant art scene and further gorgeous sands.
Accommodation
Penthouse apartment.
One king-size bedroom with Freeview TV.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, sitting area and balcony
Gas central heating.
Oven, halogen hob, microwave, fridge with icebox, washer/dryer, dishwasher, coffee maker.
2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Balcony with furniture.
South facing terrace with furniture.
Communal garden with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 1.1 miles, beach 0.2 miles.
Note: Check-in is from 4pm, check-out by 10am
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 (44)
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Christine
Everything we needed was provided for even fresh milk when we arrived. Thank you.
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Nicola
View over car is bay is stunning! Shame about the state of the balcony, especially since itâs the lead view online! Thereâs green algae growing on walls, moss growing over the paving. Needs a good jet wash and a lick of paint! Other than this it is a beautiful apartment and I would reccommend and also stay again (provided balcony is sorted out!) thank you!
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Sian
The apartment was beautiful, but, as with previous feedbacks, the balcony let it down. Such a stunning view but the cleanliness and upkeep of the balcony detracted from the rest of the property. Needs a coat of paint or at least wash all the green and grime off the walls and floor. Fag butts not swept up either. FYI The double socket to the left of the sink doesn't work. All the others were fine. Could do with a small sieve or colander. The freezer door, as reported a few times before, is broken and awkward to use. Also perhaps state the parking height restriction on the main advert rather than advise two days before arrival. Luckily we could lower our suspension but if we had brought our other vehicle we would have been in trouble. We had an issue with the washing machine, couldn't find the main manual for it. It was blocked with a key and coin which had been there quite a while but luckily we managed to clear it and left a note for the cleaners that the wet towels were in the bath from mopping up the near flood. Having said all this, we had a fabulous time and would definitely stay there again and recommend to others. Thank you.