Celeste

Celeste was a lovely property.

The view from the main window was wonderful. The quality of the soft furnishings was excellent with White Company bed linen and towels and Dualit kitchen small appliances, and quality large appliances including a washing/tumble drier. The bedrooms were pleasant but I found the bed mattresses slightly too hard for me personally. We had an issue with showers in both bathrooms but having spoken to Sykes cottages a plumber was sent the same day. He sorted one out there and then but needed to return at some point to carry out more intensive repairs. Having secure parking was a real bonus, and a short walk to Carbis bay station and down to the beach. We had a lovely week.

Spotlessly clean large top floor flat with amazing views to Carbis Bay , St Ives and Hayle, A lovely well maintained home from home.

Loved our short break here .Prime spot for the train station and lovely peaceful area, We will hopefully get a chance to book again. Thank you

Fantastic apartment in a great location.

Three minor points- This is the second year that we have booked and the lift hasn’t worked.

This make the moving of luggage up and down from the flat problematic. The lights in the back bedroom don’t seem to work. Again for the second year in a row. We have also had to buy drainage cleaner for the shower in the back bedroom as the water backs up. Again for the second year in a row.

Amazing location and gorgeous views, very clean, spacious and comfortable apartment.

Could not have asked for any more, we will definitely come back.

This was our second stay at Celeste and we will happily be booking again.

It's a perfect location being so close to the beach, even in October our children love to be in the sea. Everything we needed was in the apartment, it was very clean and the little welcome gifts of milk, biscuits and apple juice were appreciated! The train station nearby is another plus and makes getting to St Ive's really easy. We have recommended this property to family and friends if they ever venture to Cornwall.

Lovely apartment with great views, would recommend and stay again.

Only minor niggles were the main light not working in the twin bedroom and quite a few bulbs generally not working but nothing that detracted from our stay. I appreciate it's not directly related to the property but the lift was not working on the morning we left which was not ideal with multiple trips up and down the stairs with heavy bags

The pictures don’t show how spacious the flat is, so we were really pleased when we arrived.

The lift was not working the first weekend, but was fixed on the Monday, so even better. Beautiful garden with lovely seating and viewing areas were also a lovely surprise. Definitely want to come back and stay here again, thank you

We really loved our stay in Celeste, lovely apartment and we loved the location, amazing views and we would definitely return.

Only negatives would be we couldn't get the main oven (bottom one) to work, and couldn't find the manual. Second twin room, light bulb broken, not really an issue.

The apartment is in a lovely location and within walking distance to the St Ives habour area, with a nice path through the woods and a bridge over the railway line or you could easily take the train.

The apartment is well equipped with good crockery, cookware and utensils. There is a washing machine, dishwasher, clothes drying racks, iron, ironing board and boards games, reading books etc. The only downside for me was that the unit has small windows that don't open much so sea views can be hampered. We all had to congregate or share the two small windows to get a view. The views would be amazing if the windows could open more or differently. Check in and out is self service and the instructions via email are clear. Could not get the Sky TV channels to work so it would be good if there were instructions for key items put up in the apartment e.g. the geyser was switched off when we got in, so we had to figure this out. The lift to the unit is really helpful and convenient to get through luggage and groceries. Welcome gifts of biscuits, chocolates and juice was a lovely gesture by the host.

The apartment was lovely and maintained to a high standard.

The views were fantastic. I have stayed in Carbis Bay in numerous properties since 1983 and this was by far the best!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Celeste.

The apartment was very comfortable and well appointed. We liked the little touches of milk, biscuits and chocolate buttons!! Once we'd worked out why the heating wasn't working - timing on controls all wrong - we were warm and cosy! We were missing non slip mats for the showers, they were sorted for us Several people had commented in the guest book that they would have expected a bigger bed in the master bedroom and we would agree with that.

We had an extremely enjoyable stay at Celeste over the October half term.

First time visiting Cornwall at this time of year and it didn’t disappoint. My young girls loved the view of Carbis Bay from the apartment and also their shared bedroom. The apartment was perfect for our needs, extremely clean and with all the extras you need with little ones - ironing board, Hoover, buckets & spades even a hair dryer! It’s the perfect distance to the lovely beach (great exercise too up and down the steep hill!) and easy driving distance to other towns and attractions. We will definitely recommend staying in Celeste to our friends & family and will definitely be making a return visit! Thank you so much

Beautiful apartment with great views over Carbis Bay.

Couldn't fault anything.

The appt had everything we required and was very well presented. We celebrated our golden wedding anniversary during our stay and had such a great time

An excellent property, spacious and comfortable, good position.

A fantastic apartment with everything you need with stunning views.

Very well decorated and spacious. Very impressed with the kitchen draw full of cutlery, plates and cups for children- many holiday properties we have been to don't have that. Would highly recommend -5*

Celeste is a really comfortable property with great views over Carbis bay beach and out towards St Ives and in the other direction Godfrey Lighthouse.

The property was extremely well maintained and spotlessly clean and well equipped. It's so nice to fine owners taking a pride in the standard of the accommodation provided. We are so used to a King sized bed however, that it would have been perfect to have had a larger bed in the master bed room, but that is a very minor issue. The on site parking and closeness to the rail station (less than 5 mins walk) where trains run about twice an hour to and from St Ives is a definite advantage. You can also travel to St Erth where you can take a connecting train to Penzance if you don't want to drive. We would have no difficulty in recommending the property to a party of 4 (plus infant) and would certainly hope to return in the future.

Excellent property in a wonderful location.

Three points of feedback - The double bed is too small and the single beds have hard mattresses The shower tray filled with water as the drain outlet was bunged up. We bought some drain cleaner that seemed to sort out this issue but would have thought the cleaner would have been aware of this issue. Finally, some of the light bulbs weren’t working in the kitchen.

Property was excellent.

Only slight niggle was the bed size. Seemed very small. But loved the view and location. Would definitely love to stay there again..

Great little property, clean and with a great view over the Atlantic, occasionally you will even see the train go past (but not hear - so it’s never intrusive) .

Car park and the garden area are an added bonus. Only issues we had were , firstly when we arrived there were no keys to the flat available, luckily this was rapidly resolved. Secondly both showers were partially blocked resulting in a pool forming with every use. Finally the batteries in all the remotes including the electric gates need replacing. Other than that a great base to explore Cornwall with St Ives only a 3 minute train ride away.

Lovely flat in a gorgeous area.

Flat well equipped but could do with smart TV and proper DVD player.

Apartment in fabulous location.

But some big drawbacks - the bed is far too small in main bedroom. This has been the subject of lots of feedback in the visitor book so can only conclude that the owner just doesn’t care about guest comfort. Also, the pillows are dreadful so overall does not make for a good nights sleep which is just not OK. Also, on arrival the security gates wouldn’t open and this is a major nuisance when people have driven 7+ hours to get there. This affected other holidaymakers and need to be rectified.

Our stay at Celeste was fabulous.

Lovely apartment with secure parking. Nice touches with the apple juice, chocolates and Vouchers for scones and pasties. Home from home. The problem we had was sorted the same day. Love staying in Carbis Bay and the views from this apartment did not disappoint. Close to the beach and train station so trips out to St Ives each night. Would stay again. Thank you

Absolutely loved our holiday.

The apartment was spotless clean, beautifully presented and cannot find a single thing to complain about. The parking was an added bonus, no worries about losing our spot if we went out in the car. The garden was beautiful and lovely to sit out in the evening, we were very lucky to get great weather. The view from our window was wonderful, looking over the beach with a coffee in the morning. Only slight snag was it's very steep getting back from the beach, but the heat didn't help it was very hot ! Train into St Ives was great and for £1 each way a bargain, although we walked a couple of times and even though quite hilly in places was worth it for the views. Thank you for the attention to detail which made our staycation 5 stars hopefully be back soon.

“On entering Celeste our immediate reaction was "Wow"!! It provided us with absolutely everything, nothing had been overlooked and as far as cleanliness was concerned, we couldn't fault a thing. The decor of the apartment was outstanding, so much so that I would ask you, if it would be at all possible, to contact the owner and enquire where he/she purchased the furnishings, as I am very interested in buying the same for myself.” Vivien

"We had a fantastic time in Celeste and loved everything about it, every detail was thought through, the standard was excellent. We all had a superb time and will most definitely be back soon." K. Clutterbuck

"We had a fantastic holiday at Celeste, the whole experience from placing the booking through to staying at the accommodation was excellent. The facilities and space within the apartment was great, and the views were fantastic." I.Potts

"We loved Celeste: it was very well appointed and furnished with a perfect venue, the accommodation was excellent, and certainly rivalled anywhere we have stayed in Cornwall in the recent past. We particularly enjoyed eating at The Shack on the beach – great wine, nice easy food and the best ever location with the sea lapping pretty much at our feet. Amazing!" J. Jordan

"We were both delighted with every aspect of our stay at 'Celeste', from the apartments location, the presentation of the property on arrival, the scrupulous cleanliness, comfort and standard of conveniences plus fittings and of course and not least the efficiency of your booking system" S. Hobson

"Celeste was spotlessly clean, with all the home comforts we needed. It was great that buckets, spades etc were provided, and the children loved the PS2 on the one rainy day we had. Thank you for the lovely cream tea for our arrival after a very long journey! The lounge was spacious and the bedrooms were too. Basically loads of room for us to move around in with all our stuff! Staying in Carbis Bay is ideal for a family, as you have the beach on your doorstep, but also the excellent train service to St Ives, which we used most evenings to eat out. We love the Seafood Cafe." S. Beardsley

"Celeste was excellent - with comfortable and relaxing accommodation. We 'discovered' Kynance Cove (National Trust) & great for walkers - plenty of parking. Also - Porthleven - we really enjoyed our lunch at KOTA-KAI restaurant (Beachfront café). Absolutely greattasting food with an Asian twist. Next visit we must try KOTA -main restaurant, open only in the evening. Porthminster Café -always reliable." M. Pritlove

"Fantastic views across the bay. The Tate and Barbara Hepworth kept us amused on the rainy day, but we had good walks from Carbis bay past St Ives on the coast, and from Sennan past Lands End. As national Trust members we also enjoyed St Michael’s Mount. The accommodation had plenty of space and all the conveniences we could have wanted. I enjoyed the Sky package- those little extras make a difference on a rainy Cornish day! " D. Hymer

"We had a lovely week in Celeste apartment it was very clean well equipped and the sky package was a bonus. The area was quiet and very safe with the added advantage of fantastic views. Being near to the train station into st ives meants you do not need to worry about parking which can be difficult. The best place for a special meal is still porthminster cafe in all the years we have been going the standards are still very high. Our favorite place in the whole of the far west is porthcurno beach and the walk to porthgarra is picture perfect. Try to get tickets for minnack theatre we have watched some fantastic shows there the most memorable one being macbeth one cold dark evening in september, it really added to the atmosphere ! Digby cafe is also woth a mention the food is great, its also a good deli for picnics." M. Tuffin

"We had a wonderful Easter Break at Celese, couldn't have been better. The apartment was amazing, roomy, stylish, incredible views, easily the best apartment we have stayed in so far. Wonderful cream tea awaiting us on arrival plus milk and gorgeous local produce!, thank you so much, a really lovely touch. I would highly recommend a visit to the Minack Theatre, Porthcurno, we loved it there, lovely cafe, amazing views. The coastal walk to St Ives is always a must do and also we made full use of the train to St Ives. We had two fab evening meals at Cafe Coast overlooking the harbour at St Ives and really enjoyed the shops at St Ives." K. Slade

"We had a lovely time in Carbis Bay, primarily due to the beautiful Celeste apartment, the standard was excellent with a fantastic view of Carbis Bay. During our time at Carbis Bay we walked the coastal path to Lelant, a true delight. We would highly recommend anyone to stay at Celeste for a fabulous time in Cornwall." J. & S. O'Hara

"Our holiday at the Celeste apartment was fabulous. The apartment is huge and felt really luxurious while being homely at the same time. Views are amazing and the sky tv to all rooms was a real treat for our kids – they asked why they couldn’t have it at home!" J. Noctor

"We again had a fantastic time in Carbis Bay at Celeste. Perfect for a New Year break. Two new experiences for us this year was a wet and windy walk from Mousehole to Lenora Cove and back followed by a drink in the Ship Inn at Mousehole. When we came out of the pub all the Christmas lights were on. Magical. Closer to home Al Fresco in the centre of St Ives ws excellent for lunch." G. Turner

"We loved the apartment it was much bigger than we expected and was of such a high standard. The weather was lovely and we never tired of looking out at the fabulous view. Our favourite restaurants were Porthmeor beach cafe, Hobblers and Rhubarb coffee shop in St Ives." J. McCabe

"We had a fabulous time in Carbis Bay! The apartment was spectacular, especially the amazing view. It was extremely clean and the little touches, like the white company shampoo etc were lovely. We also were extremely impressed with the space. We loved the Porthminster restaurant in St Ives, and the best pasty shop ever is the St Ives bakery opposite Cath Kidson!! " A. Carey

"We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in Celeste. It was a stunning apartment and we hope to make a return visit next year." G. Waite

"We had a great time and the weather was kind to us. The service, standard of accommodation and cleanliness were all top drawer. The area was lovely... a walk along the coast path to the Badger for Sunday lunch, before wending back the same way was a pleasure, as was a train ride into St Ives to dine at the Seafood Cafe on the last night." S. Jolly

"We were met on time and the key handover worked to perfection. The apartment (Celeste) was in spotless condition, all the facilities were exactly as you’d stated on the website, all in all a perfect break." P. Greenlees

"We were both very pleased and impressed with the standard and presentation of Celeste - it's certainly a place we would look to return to in the future, and there are not many occasions when I can genuinely say that!" P. Cockerill

"We again had a great time in Carbis Bay. Celeste was a lovely apartment. It was clean and well fitted. We managed to eat out at BLAS, Porthminster Cafe and the Watermill in Lelant. All to be recommended. On New Years day we went for a walk to Godrevy lighthouse, stunning" G.Turner

"We had the most amazing short-break at Celeste last week. The apartment and its position is out-standing. The view from the lounge was just to die-for. Admittedly we had fantastic weather and spent nearly all of our 4 days on Carbis Bay beach, but even if the weather hadn't been good, the fact that the apartment had everything you could wish for and more, it wouldn't have mattered." S. & M. Young

"This is the second time we have stayed in Celeste apartment, we find it ideal – a really high standard of accommodation that has been maintained, highly convenient to walk to the beach or train to catch to St Ives and with a view to die for! We just love it, it is so comfortable with all the conveniences of things one would have at home. We love the area, took our teenage children to Lands End and Truro – ate out twice at La Casita Italian restaurant up the road, really nice food reasonably priced, and enjoyed an excellent bistro meal at The Hub on the harbour front in St Ives. Carbis bay beach is spotless. All in all, a totally relaxing holiday and we will return! " S. Harrison

"We enjoyed every single minute...the sun shone the sea was blue the sand was white....Celeste was a haven...tranquil and calm....very clean, lovely soft furnishings,great kitchen ( l love to cook) and the showers certainly woke us up in the mornings...and all i wanted to do was sit at the window and watch the sea...the teens loved the wifi..and sky tv....all in all we had a lovely week just being a family. We will be back!" L. Sharp

"Many thanks to you and the owners of Celeste for providing us with the perfect accommodation for a wonderfully relaxing holiday – the accommodation was truly 5 star and we loved the layout and spacious feel of the apartment, with what has to be one of the world’s best views and we are not exaggerating!!" S. Harrison

"We would like to say a massive thank you for our week in Carbis Bay, it was beautiful. There is nothing that we can fault regarding the accommodation, the apartment was very clean and had everything that we could want for our week. The location was great with lovely views across Carbis Bay and St Ives. The value for money was brilliant and we felt spoiled being there." J. Coombes

"The Apartment was spotless and the view over Carbis Bay was stunning. As on our previous visit to Carbis Bay the service we received from Carbis Bay Holidays was exemplary and we hope to book again next year." T. Jackson

"I believe this was our third stay at Celeste in the last 12 months and for us it was just like home from home. It is good to see that the high standard of cleanliness has been maintained and we will certainly consider staying at Celeste again in the future." C. Walker

"What an absolutely stunning apartment, as we documented in the guest book, no expense clearly spared, spotlessly clean... We have never stayed in carbis bay before, usually stay in st Ives at gallianas point, but the stunning views from the apartment at carbis bay,added to the beautiful week we had... Lots of coastal walks,also found the train very handy and picturesque when traveling on it... We ate out at the lifeboat inn, the mermaid fish restaurant, the castle, pells and many more.. I have nothing but positives to say about the apartment,the service and booking with carbis bay holidays always efficient and helpful..."

Stunning flat in an amazing location makes for a wonderful holiday.

"We have stayed twice at Celeste the location is amazing , the view is stunning we never tire of it. Well equipped spacious flat. Welcome from the housekeeper was helpful. We would recommend this flat for a family friendly holiday all year round."<br/>Karen Magorrian

Lovely property in a special place

"This was our second stay in this well-furnished and well-equipped property. It’s quality would be hard to surpass, it has wonderful views and in a secure location. That’s guaranteed. The weather is not!"<br/>Patricia Pearson

Excellent apartment with amazing views

"Spacious and comfortable apartment with amazing views over Carbis Bay. We enjoyed just looking out of the window and watching the seals. The apartment was spotless, the bathrooms are well equipped and the bed was comfy even though we would have preferred a king size and there is plenty of room to accommodate a larger bed. The location is excellent, so peaceful and quiet yet easy enough to visit St Ives either by train or by taking a pleasant walk. Loved the cream tea on arrival, many thanks."<br/>Shelah