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Gwinear

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Carbis Bay, Cornwall Show on map

4.5

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  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • location (16)
  • lovely (15)
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37 Customer Reviews

  • "This was my third year of staying here."

    The accommodation is always clean, has everything I need and a perfect location for me. Already looking to book for next November

    Thank you for your great review, we are so glad to hear you found the property clean and tidy on arrival and that you have enjoyed a third year staying with us! Please feel free to contact us with any booking queries and we look forward to welcoming you back next year. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Julie5.0Nov 2024

  • "We had a wonderful stay at Gwinear."

    The apartment is beautifully decorated and comfortably furnished. The beds are comfortable with blackout blinds in both bedrooms. The kitchen had everything we needed. There was even a little bit of milk, dishwasher tablets, laundry pods and toilet paper on arrival. The only suggestion would be to leave a little soap in the bathrooms and to have an empty cupboard in the kitchen to store groceries. We have stayed at a few of the other apartments in these buildings, and this was by far the most comfortable.

    Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback after your stay. We are glad to see that you had a wonderful stay. We hope to welcome you back again in the near future. Kind regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kim5.0Aug 2024

  • "We had superb time there ."

    Excellent value for money

    Thank you for your feedback, we are glad you hade a superb time. We hope to welcome you back again in the near future. Kind Regards Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Muzamil Amin5.0Jul 2024

  • ": Excellent position beside the station especially for visitors without transport."

    Bed very comfortable. Needs some TLC.Cleaning was poor. En-suite shower very small, difficult to bend down. Water didn't drain away and fearful water would run over rim of tray. Sealant and grouting around bottom of shower was filthy.Balcony mucky with weeds growing and uncomfortable chairs.Cushions on settee and armchairs were filled with feathers, miserable for people with allergies.Underneath of armchair seat pads dirty, didn't appear to have ever been cleaned. Apartment not up to 4 star standard.Not to standard of CARBIS BAY HOLIDAYS when we have visited previously.

    Thank your for taking time to give us feedback all feedback is read and investigated. We have passed this on to the property services team to take a look at the issues you have identify. We are sorry to hear that this wasn't up to standards. We hope you will still consider rebooking with us in the near future. Kind regards, the Carbis Bay Holiday team. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Frederick1.9Jul 2024

  • "Das war von sehr vielen Ferienwohnungen die bisher schönste."

    Sehr gut ausgestattet, sehr sauber, tolle Lage, Parkplatz vorhanden. Kurzer Weg zum Strand und zu dem kleinen Bahnhof. Wir haben uns 2 Wochen (bei tollem Wetter) sehr wohl gefühlt.

    Reviewed by Andrea5.0Jun 2024

  • "This property was lovely or so we thought at first ."

    It was clean , well equipped ( although there was no bath plug , this was put right ) and well situated with beautiful views of Carbis Bay . All good , you might think . That is until you factor in the people and very large german shepherd dog permanently living in flat 10 directly below the flat 11 holiday let. Front the first evening we were forced to listen to their televisions on so loudly that we could not hear ourselves speak - seriously and this went on every day and night . Next came 6/6.30 am repeated door slammings over and over . Then during the evenings we had a nice little game lasting over an hour at a time called - bounce a tennis ball or similar on the laminate flooring throughout their flat OVER AND OVER AND OVER for the very boisterous , very large german shepherd dog . We had NO PEACE what so ever whilst we stayed in this property which was not a cheap holiday let by any means and had a completely ruined break that we had looked forward to and needed for a long time . There is absolutely no way that the owner of Gwinear ( flat 11) does not know about this and we would never have rented this holiday let had we had any inkling of what waited for us . We want to ask Sykes and the owner for a refund for our ruined Christmas break . Please get back in touch with us asap . Mrs Heather Saunders

    Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed the views Gwinear has to offer. We are so sorry to hear of the issues you encountered during your stay, there has never been a previous noise complaint from the flat below before, so we are sorry this occurred during your stay. Unfortunately, as you did not report the noise at the time, we were not given the opportunity to rectify this during your stay. Despite this we hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Heather3.4Dec 2023

  • "A lovely apartment."

    Nice and clean. Cosy and warm when need be. Super views. It would be nice if there were black out curtains instead of a blind in the bedroom. Don't know why the building is floodlit. Could a small carton of milk be left in the fridge? We had a very long journey, 11 hours! So needed a coffee.

    Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased to hear you found the apartment nice and clean. We will be sure to pass on your comments to the owner for their consideration. We are very sorry to hear you had no milk on arrival this is provided on arrival we will be sure to raise this with the housekeeper. We hope you had a lovely holiday and we hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

    Reviewed by James5.0Oct 2023

  • "Ideal location right next to Carbis Bay Train station."

    popped into St Ives a few times, just as well as the streets are not car friendly and parking is limited. Excellent views from the apartment over Carbis Bay. A smart, reasonably sized apartment in a quiet area. The goodies left by Carbis Bay Holidays were a nice touch. Apologies for not leaving a comment in the Visitor's Book as I did not have a pen. The weather was overcast and misty for the first couple of days but was brighter for the rest of the week. Great weather for October, to be fair. I will definitely consider returning to Carbis Bay again, an excellent base for exploring the area.

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0Sep 2023

  • "Lovely clean spacious apartment in a lovely area of Cornwall."

    First time in Cornwall, loved it.

    Reviewed by Craig5.0Aug 2023

  • "Lovely apartment with great views."

    Conveniently located, just a 2 minute walk to the train and 5 minutes to the beach. We had a fantastic holiday!

    Reviewed by Mark5.0Jul 2023

  • "Apartment generally clean and tidy on arrival."

    One of the freezer trays were dirty and a few hairs in bathroom. Apartment in an ideal spot for walking coastal paths and beaches and train. Could do with some new soft towels and new furniture on the balcony. Overall a lovely place to stay

    Thank you for your feedback. We are saddened to hear that you had a few issues during your stay. Thank you for your constructive comments, these have been taken on board and reported to the necessary departments. If you have any issues like this during your stay please contact the local office and one of the local team will be able to assist you straight away. We hope to get the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Diane4.4Jun 2023

  • "Perfect apartment, spotless, very thoughtful arrival gifts."

    Perfect location

    Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property! Thank you again for your comments and we hope to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Julie5.0Nov 2022

  • "Excellent as always - though bedroom TVs are NOT smart TVs."

    Also a few small things need looking regards repair - shower door in en suite not properly attached at top, floor tiles in kitchen cracked and need replacing, lounge door lock to balcony very stiff. Many thanks - see you next year :)

    Thank you for your feedback. We are saddened to hear that you found a few issues during your stay. Thank you for your constructive comments, these have been taken on board and reported to the necessary departments to try and ensure these areas are looked into. If you have any issues like this during your stay please contact the local office on 01736 630015 option 2, and one of the local team will be able to assist you straight away. We hope to get the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Helen4.7Jul 2022

  • "We really enjoyed our stay."

    The flat was lovely and in a convenient and attractive location. We would definitely recommend the property to others and would stay again.

    Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property and your stay! Thank you so much again for your comments and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sharon5.0Jul 2022

  • "From the moment we arrived we were so impressed how clean and very well equipped the apartment was,hugely spacious and smelt fresh and clean."

    A nice touch with chilled apple juice and chocolates. The views were splendid and we heard No noise from the building site from over the way. We shall definitely be booking again and we've noticed how booked up this apartment is.. Thank you for accommodating us Skye cottages a 10/10 hoilday :)

    Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property and your stay! Thank you so much again for your comments and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sophie5.0Jun 2022

  • "Absolutely fantastic."

    We have nothing bad at all to say. The apartment was amazing. The views were stunning.

    Reviewed by Zach5.0May 2022

  • "The property provided a good base to explore some of Cornwall."

    It would, however, have been good to know about the building works that were going on outside the property as it was noisy and disruptive on occasions. Had we known about the works, we may not have booked that particular property. There was also an outside light that stayed on all night and shone quite brightly into the property which was a little annoying when trying to get the children off to sleep.

    Thank you so much for your feedback. We are sorry that you weren’t aware of the building works, we can see that this notice has been in place for some time prior to your booking and we hope that people see this notice regarding the building work which can be found at the bottom of the web page for the property and also appears at the top on the page when booking. Gwinear has included a 20% reduction in rental cost due to the proximity of the building works. Apologies that the light outside seemed disruptive, we will pass this onto our property management team to see if there is anything we can do to rectify it. We hope to welcome you back in the future and thank you again for your comments. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ben3.4Apr 2022

  • "What a brilliant property!"

    We had a great stay at Carbis Bay and would definitely stay in this property again in the future. It had wonderful facilities and it was in a fantastic location

    Dear Georgina, Thank you so much for your lovely Feedback following your recent stay at Gwinear. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Georgina5.0Sep 2021

  • "The apartment is in the perfect location with an easy walk down to the beautiful Carbis Bay Beach."

    Very well appointed with everything you could need for a comfortable stay. Stunning views from all the windows. We will definately return, and whole heartedly recommend.

    Dear Heidi, Thank you ever so much for your wonderful feedback, it is much appreciated and we are so happy you had such a good time. A well deserved change of scene and break I am sure! Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Heidi4.7Aug 2021

  • "The facilities in the apartment were good quality."

    It was a shame that the cleaning upon arrival was fairly poor and we had to clean the kitchen, chairs and floors ourselves. Great location, right next the the station, coastal path to St Ives and a short walk to the beach. Ideal for anyone wanting to be in the centre of Carbis Bay, but need to be fairly mobile due to local hills and a few steps up to the apartment.

    Hi Alexandra, Thank you ever so much for your feedback. I am so sorry to hear your encountered cleaning issues during your stay, please do always feel that you can call us direct (01736 630015 option 2) as we would always like to ensure that you have a pleasant stay and rectify any issues you feel were not up to standard. We will pass your feedback across to the housekeeper to ensure these items are rectified going forward. We hope you had a lovely holiday and a well deserved rest with some sand between your toes. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alexandra3.8Aug 2021

  • "Another lovely stay in Gwinear."

    Great location and apartment has everything we needed, unfortunately the apartment wasn’t as clean as last year, the floors seemed dirty and the windows had handprints and marks on them. Also there was no mention of the building work that would be going on. We were woken up every morning before 8 by noisy diggers and builders. Such a shame!

    Reviewed by Lisa3.8Jul 2021

  • "Second time booking with Carbis Bay holidays."

    We will be back. Thanks

    Reviewed by Gillian5.0Jul 2021

  • "There was a large scale construction project happening directly in front of the apartment so we got to wake up to the sound of heavy machinery, beeping and hammering every morning."

    Also we both noticed after a few days how dirty our socks were going into the wash, the windows in the living room were covered in hand marks. The TV service kept getting interrupted every few minutes making it impossible to watch anything.

    Dear Mark, Firstly, apologies for the delay in responding to your feedback. Thank you for your feedback relating to Gwinear, we always welcome guest observations to help us improve things. The construction work is unfortunately out of our control, although we can understand the frustration. This is being monitored closely and we are updating our website in accordance to our findings. In regard to the cleanliness, we have passed this to our housekeeping team. We endeavor to keep our properties to a very high standard. Kindest Regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Property Owner

    Reviewed by Mark3.4Jun 2021

  • ""Apartment was spotless."

    Kitchen was lovely everything you needed. Bedroom comfortable and cosy._Great position just behind the station and public footpath down to the beach.__Building work going on next door, trucks coming and going, a little loud sometimes but didn't spoil holiday as mostly out all day.__Would return to this apartment."
    Diane Preece

    ReviewOct 2020

  • ""The apartment was spotlessly clean and well appointed."

    It is in a very convenient location being close to Carbis Bay beach and the coastal path to St Ives one way and Hayle the other way. The train offers transport both ways too at a very reasonable cost and provides excellent service with trains running every half hour. The apartment had everything we needed. It was light an airy with views of the coast. Riveria apartments are about 35 years old but the accommodation had recently been modernised and had parking which is a real bonus."
    Lizzie Cook

    ReviewSep 2019

  • ""We loved Gwinear apartment."

    It is in a good location with a great view. It was spotlessly clean and very well stocked. The beds and pillows are very comfortable and the white towels lovely and fluffy. Also, the welcome gifts were much appreciated. Carbis Bay and St Ives are beautiful and we loved Cornwall. It is only a short walk from the apartment to the train station to get a train into St Ives and only costs £1 each."
    Diane

    ReviewSep 2019

  • ""We have had a brilliant holiday in Gwinear Carbis Bay with our two grandsons Jack and Oscar."

    The superb beach is a short walk away and the sea is an amazing turquoise colour. The accommodation was first class and could not be faulted, with sea views of St Ives to the west and Lelant to the east. Close to the railway station with regular trains to St Ives along the picturesque coastline."
    Cheryl Coles

    ReviewApr 2019

  • "“Very comfortable flat in a fabulous location."

    Beautiful scenery, an ideal place for recharging the batteries and escaping reality. Thanks” Danuta Szeliga

    TestimonialDec 2017

  • "“Great holiday & weather."

    Lovely apartment. Will certainly be returning. Views great! Thanks” Steve & Denise Hill

    TestimonialSep 2017

  • "Lovely apartment!"

    St Ives as beautiful as ever! Thank you.x Jean and Dave Hodgkiss

    TestimonialSep 2017

  • "“Lovely apartment, lovely village."

    Look forward to returning. Thanks.” Sampson family

    TestimonialAug 2017

  • "“Very well presented flat, comfortable seating and bedding & well equipped."

    Excellent location with good views. Helpful housekeeper and thanks for the goodies.” Devalls

    TestimonialAug 2017

  • "“Same as last year."

    Another lovely week in a great location. Still love the apartment and will be back again next year.” Ellis family

    TestimonialJul 2017

  • "“Lovely apartment."

    Well equipped, location fantastic, cheap train into St Ives and to travel to other locations around and about. Will definitely be back! Thank you.” Dawn Steve & family

    TestimonialJul 2017

  • ""The property was very well prepared, equipped and clean."

    The standard of accommodation was excellent. Home from home and we felt very comfortable. An excellent location. Views from the windows were delightful." Phyll Kieniewicz

    TestimonialDec 2016

  • ""The flat in Carbis Bay was perfect, spacious, airy with good furniture and wonderful addition of balcony."

    It was spotless upon arrival and we liked the little touches like cling film, foil, tea, coffee etc in the kitchen, we will definitely return to the flat and book it again in the near future. We really loved our stay at Gwinear." Mr & Mrs Allen

    TestimonialAug 2015

  • ""Gwinear is a new addition to our portfolio."

    Guest comments will be added as soon as we receive them."

    Carbis Bay HolidaysJul 2015

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This property is part of the Carbis Bay Holidays collection.
Escape to a luxury holiday cottage nudging the Cornish coast. Carbis Bay Holidays collection of stylish self-catering accommodation ranges from penthouse apartments overlooking the white-sand beaches of St Ives, to designer country homes a pebble’s throw from the coast.

Summary

  • First floor apartment
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request)
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with seaward facing balcony
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven/grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwashe, cafetière
  • Smart TV with Freeview, iPod docking station, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and travel cot available on request
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.5 miles, beach 0.3 miles
  • Note: We request that guests provide their own cot bedding
  • Note: Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is from 10am

The property

Perfectly positioned in a lovely valley on the seaward side of Carbis Bay, close to the beach, the St Ives scenic railway and a network of wonderful cliffside walks, this stunning first floor two bedroom apartment offers an ideal base for a young family or couple on a romantic escape to the Cornish coast.

Its clever open plan design makes the most of the sea views from most rooms and the private balcony, the living area consist of an open plan sitting and dining area, with triple aspect windows, oak flooring and a door leading on to the balcony, the panoramic views from here stretch right across Carbis Bay out to St Ives and beyond, relax on a large sofa with three seats and two tub armchairs and enjoy watching the wonderful changing-colours of the ocean or enjoy the entertainment package on the large smart Freeview television, the dining area is perfectly located within the spacious living area, to take in the lovely sea views whilst you enjoy your meal, an oak table with six matching chairs are provided for your comfort, just off the dining area the separate contemporary kitchen, located to the side of the property, has wonderful sea views through a large window and sliding patio doors, with access to your private balcony, ideal for dining alfresco with the beautiful ocean as a backdrop, it is well -appointed with everything you need for a week’s holiday.

An added bonuses with Gwinear is both bedrooms enjoy wonderful sea views, so you can relax watching the ocean, the master super king bedroom also boasts its own private en-suite shower room, the second room is fitted with twin beds, however the choice is yours as both bedrooms zip and link beds can be arranged as desired on request, there is plenty of storage space with both rooms offering a large fitted wardrobe and a chest of drawers, you’ll find a family bathroom conveniently located off the hallway next to both bedrooms.

A seaward facing balcony, accessible from living area and kitchen, is a wonderful space for enjoying an alfresco meal, a table and four chairs are provided, relax with a drink watching the sun set over the bay, At the end of the drive you can join the coastal path which goes to St Ives, via Carbis Bay Beach, this secluded bay is perfect for trying water sports, its turquoise waters have a blue flag award and lifeguards look after the beach at peak times, so the family can enjoy safely swimming and surfing in the Cornish waves, if you continue along the cliff path to St Ives you’ll find a beautiful traditional Cornish fishing village, it has a wonderful collection of unique shops, narrow cobbled streets, cafes and restaurants to discover, St Ives is also home to The Tate Gallery and is renowned for it’s art world wide.

Further afield, St Michaels Mount near Penzance is just stunning, set on it’s own magical island, a walk out to this stunning attraction at low tide is a memory that you’ll never forget, after a visit to Land’s End as you drive back to Penzance don’t miss out on seeing on of the country’s most beautiful outdoor theatres, The Minack is actually set dramatically on the edge of a Cornish cliff, near St Austell Cornwall’s Eden Project is world famous for it’s glorious enclosed rainforest, just one of Cornwall’s glorious gardens, if you love history a visit to Pendennis Castle in Falmouth with an ice cream watching the yachts and liners in the harbour is a sight to delight.

If you’re after a holiday relaxing watching the ocean from the moment you wake, to your last sip of wine as the sun sets, then Gwinear is ideal.

Riviera

Riviera Apartments is a select development of apartments on the seaward side of Carbis Bay. The Penthouse apartments offer outstanding views of Carbis Bay across St. Ives Bay.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

CARBIS BAY

St Ives 2 miles ; Hayle 3.5 miles ; Penzance 8.5 miles

Just a short drive from iconic St Ives, the seaside village of Carbis Bay is best-known for its beautiful stretch of pure white sand. With turquoise waters and sheltered conditions, the beach feels almost subtropical and is the perfect spot for a good old-fashioned day by the sea. The beach is also home to the Ocean Sports Centre, so if sunbathing is not really your thing, why not hire a kayak or SUP and get out on the water instead. Or why not treat yourself to a Spa day at the delightful hotel which overlooks the beach and has a fabulous terrace where cocktails can be enjoyed in the Cornish sunshine? Carbis Bay has a small range of local shops and restaurants as well as a fish & chip takeaway and railway branch line. The train journey from Carbis Bay into St Ives is perhaps one of the most beautiful in the country; St Ives additionally makes for a great day out, with plenty of galleries to explore. The quayside town of Hayle also isn't far and is home to activities for the all the family, including a golf and a wildlife sanctuary. The Godrevy Nature Reserve and Penwith Heritage Coast are also within easy reach from Carbis Bay, providing outdoors and watersports plans with even more activities to partake in, including coasteering and birdwatching. Carbis Bay is truly a wonderful holiday location for those wanting to experience Cornwall's breathtaking coastline.

Building Works Notice
The Ocean View Development building work is taking place nearby and is expected to be completed by mid 2023.
There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £100 for this property.
Master bedroom super king zip and link bed can be arranged as twin single beds bed upon request.
Bedroom two has twin single beds which can be arranged as a zip and link super king bed on upon request.
Access via 19 steps up 3 flights to the front door on the first floor.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Last minute
  • Christmas