Sandsifters III

We come back to Sandsifters year after year, we love the property for its location and views but I feel I do have to say something about a few things….

The SOFA!!! We take our in-laws who are now in their 70’s. The sofa is so low and wide they struggled so much to get on and off it and us in our 40’s also couldn’t get comfortable on it. There is one chair so we had to bring in from the car a couple of beach chairs! When you’re spending thousands of pounds on a luxury property you don’t expect to have to do that. The sliding doors were very difficult to open and close, these need some maintenance as they’ve not been like that before. We were lucky to be blessed with hot weather but the quilts on the beds were so thick, time to put on some thinner summer ones. We ran out of hot water on several occasions which has never happened before so maybe that needs looking at too. The biggest issue was the sofa and I know it’s been brought up before by other people in past guest book reviews. I really don’t like to complain as we do love the property and continue to book year after year but please replace it so we can continue staying at Sandsifters. Thank you

Sandsifters111 was beautiful with a fabulous view from the floor to ceiling windows.

The large kitchen, dining & lounge space was perfect for us and meant we could all be together. It was well equipped and the only thing we missed was some bath robes. The location was perfect being minutes from the beach, the coastal footpath and the train into St Ives. I would stay here again tomorrow if I could.

An amazing property with breathtaking views.

The electric car charging was a game changer for us. The stair gate was also such a benefit for us. We loved it so much we rebooked it whilst we were there. Thank you!

Fantastic property, fantastic views, really well equipped and very comfortable.

Two issues that need fixing. Broadband speed (drops to unusable at times). Sliding balcony doors VERY stiff and hard to open. Please fix ! We want to come back !

Really enjoyed our stay, lovely view.

Great garden space, ample parking, clean and very well presented throughout. Would we return....yes!

We are regular visitors to Carbis Bay, we have previously stayed in several properties in the area, but this one is something really special ❤️ The view from the lounge is amazing and we all just couldn’t stop looking at it!

The property is a real home from home and has everything you need to make your holiday perfect. Our only disappointment was that the bedrooms do not have a TV , we understand that everyone is different and has different views about TV’s in bedrooms but this is how we like to relax before we sleep, and it would have been nice to have the option, otherwise it was the most perfect place to stay and so close to the rail station made it easy to visit st ives or there is a beautiful coastal walk which takes sbout 30 minutes, we will return thank you to the owner for being very responsive to our messages and enquiries.

Good afternoon, We have stayed a few times at Sandsifters 3.

The last time was just over a year ago. There was a smell in the downstairs shower room, which unfortunately was still there this time. The sink in that same bathroom, doesn't run away very quickly at all and if left running would overflow. It's unacceptable for this to still be an issue. The sliding doors in the lounge area are very hard to open, some grease needs to be applied to the runners. When using the microwave to heat some milk up, small black deposited dropped down from the grill element above in the milk. Rendering the microwave unusable. There was no PlayStation cable or charger, so my children were unable to play with the console. The broadband is woefully slow. I also feel that you could do with having a larger bin, as we had to make a trip to the local recycling centre. I feel for the price the property is charged out for, it could/ should be maintained a little bit better.

The property was situated well for the train station.

Inside the house had everything you could need. The view from the balcony was amazing, it was a very peaceful place to stay. Had really good weather, we had a fantastic time. Only a couple of niggles we found the downstairs beds

Sandsifters III is such a beautiful place to stay, I cant even describe the view it's just amazing!

! The house has everything you need and more, the owners have thought of everything! We had an amazing week there, and after a day sightseeing we couldn't wait to come back, sit on the balcony and enjoy the view. Highly reccomed the coastal walk to St Ives, we was lucky enough to spot a seal so keep your eyes peeled! The fish shop in Carbis bay is a strong 10/10! We would definitely recommend staying here and hope to stay again in the future

Really appreciated yet another annual week at Sandsifters III.

This was our seveth time and we're already booked and looking forward to next year. Sould add that the improvement to the internet in the downstairs bedrooms was much appreiciated as was the replacement balcony table. A couple of recommendations: The lock and slide of the patio door is very stiff and could do with some maintenance. The drainage smell in the downstairs shower rooom is definitely worsening. Can something be done? Finally, our cleaner went above and beyond to sort out the beeping fire\carbon monoxide detctor on our arrival... very important to our sanity and sleep! Best reggards Ross Family

We had another lovely stay at Sandsifters 3!

Thanks very much.

We all absolutely loved the house, location was perfect, view out this world and had everything we needed.

Price was at top of our budget, but understand the reason for that, is the only thing stopping us booking again for next year.

We have stayed at Sandsifters 3 on two occasions and have booked for next year.

Obviously we love the whole experience , it's positioning and views are amazing. We mentioned in the visitor books that the remote control batteries needes changing.

Fabulous apartment with fantastic views ,every thing you could need has been catered for .

Housekeeping was excellent can’t wait to return for a 4th time

This was simply the most amazing place we have stayed at.

The quality of the accommodation, the bedding and all of the fixtures and fittings was excellent. Finally, the view was priceless. We will be booking again for next year.

Lovely modern apartment for six people.

Fantastic views over Carbis Bay. The apartment is clean and well equiped. Garden table and chairs. Would have benefited from having some sunbeds or reclining chairs. Easy access to the train to St Ives. Loved the setting hope to return soon.

This was our fifth time at Sandsifters III, so we obviously appreciate it.

On this occasion we felt let down by two things: The outside table no longer functions. The fabric on the top is loose\beveled and it is dangerous to put a glass on it. Poor internet, particularly downstairs. We paid a lot for our week and would appreciate if the owner would consider some compensation such as something off of our week in August 2024. Regards Robert Ross

The fridge is too small, it really needs a second one in the utility room.

Thank you so much.

We've just had the most wonderful holiday in Sandsifters 3. The photos online were very impressive, but the reality surpassed expectations. The view of Carbis Bay is utterly beautiful, and even one week of gazing at it wasn't enough. The house was very clean on arrival, and easy to live in for a week. We really appreciated the comfortable beds, the lovely bathrooms, the laundry room and drying facilities!, the gorgeous lounge area (and the leather chair for those with weak backs was a Godsend!), and all the cooking equipment and crockery. Everything we needed for meals and even baking. As a family we loved the Cornwall puzzle, which taught us a lot about Cornish culture and traditions. I think the only thing we could have done with was a fan for the upstairs area - we were lucky it was so warm, but sometimes it got quite humid even with the balcony doors open. In saying that, when we did get too hot we retreated downstairs which was nice and cool. We had a lovely time taking the train to St Ives several times, going to the beach every day (and improving our leg strength on the walk back up the hill!), and driving several times to Godrevy for seal spotting. We ended up buying some binoculars during our stay and were able to spot seals many times. It was a fantastic holiday that really felt like a dream. Thank you again, we will be back!

Amazing property and location, already re booked.

Ivon& Angie

Outstanding accommodation, fantastic views and location .

Everything you need for a perfect holiday in the apartment.Can’t wait to return for a third time.

We had a fantastic week.

The location is exceptional. We cannot fault the facilities on offer. The quality of the everything from pots, pans and cutlery to the games and dvds on offer. It was nice to stay somewhere that also had decent size and quality towels. Definitely 5 star. Thank you

We have visited this lovely house twice in 2022, and are going again in 2023.

These days, with accessibility fixtures no longer needing to look utilitarian, the property would benefit from discreet designer handles in the showers, especially in the smallest bedroom on the same level as the living area, which is ideal for visitors like my mother, who is 99, and who will be 100 when we visit in January. It is a shame that the rather slippery and steep staircase does not have handrails on both sides, rather than just the one, which precludes someone like my mother, who is otherwise fit and mobile, from enjoying the luxurious lower bedrooms and their sea views. Also, enough tablets to run the dishwasher each day would be appreciated.

Beautiful property with stunning views and an excellent spec.

Very warm & comfortable and we would definitely return. Our only small issue is the settee is very uncomfortable and too deep to get comfortable! Sadly it’s fully booked for the week we wanted next year!!

Wonderful property.

Very clean, it had everything we needed and more. Brilliant location and wonderful views.

Beautiful house with just amazing views.

Spotless when we arrived. Only negative - The sofa!! It’s much to low and wide, difficult to get out of.

Stunning property,Glorious views.

Housekeeping keep this property immaculate can’t wait to return

Lovely location, spotlessly clean and amazing facilities - 3 en suite rooms is perfect for 3 a family of 6 adults!

Sad to be back home without the gorgeous views this morning - hoping to be back next year!

We love this property and this was our second visit , our only downside was the comfort of the beds both of which were “ lumpy “ and gave us backache , however , we do appreciate that everyone likes something different when it comes to mattresses so difficult to please everyone

Property was on the whole immaculate (other than detailed below) with incredible views.

Very well equipped too with fantastic appliances and everything you could need in the kitchen. Only a couple of issues, the drawers in the super king room were broken. The sofa is in need of a very deep clean (smells very musty and lots of stains). The pillows in the bedrooms are in desperate need of replacing, completely flat and again smell musty through the fresh bedding (which was lovely bed linen!) this does detract from the overall luxury feel of the house as you expect luxurious bedding but the pillows were really awful. Other than those few things, the house was wonderful and we will certainly be back!

Just a lovely property, fantastic views, wonderful location.

Somewhere we love coming back to and where we feel totally at home.

We had another fabulous holiday at sandsifters, the only issue we had was with the settee that had very low backs and long leg room.

Will be back again soon hopefully, as long as prices don't get out of hand. Thanks once again.

This place was absolutely perfect.

The view is amazing whether in the day looking across to Godrevy or in the evening seeing the lights of St Ives. The accomodation worked brilliantly for us. It was so good having the downstairs lounge for the kids and great to have Sky Q so they could watch movies down there. This is a fabulous property and worked incredibly well for a winter break.

As someone with mobility difficulties, Sandsifters 3 is ideal with a flat entrance from the car park and able to live on the one floor.

For the same reason it would be good to have one higher, comfortable armchair in the lounge. The property is immaculate and excellently maintained, with wonderful views and in a great location.

The cost for the same time next year is over £5kpw.

So our 2 weeks in this lovely property is over £10k. Not sure if this is dynamic pricing but this is excessive so we would not recommend at that price.

Simply stunning! Could have happily sat on the balcony all week to look at that view. Great location, 3-minute walk to train for St Ives away from the hustle and bustle.

What’s not to love. From stunning views to the amazing apartment. Furnished and equipped to a very high standard. The WOW factor when we arrived, stayed with us all week.

Second time at Sandsifter but first time in number 3. Stunning house where we never tired of the view, hope to be back next year.

Simply Stunning!

"Could have happily sat on the balcony all week to look at that view. Great location - 3 min walk to train for St Ives away from the hustle and bustle"

We will definitely return

"Fabulous Short break. Stunning views, beautiful house! Has everything we needed, we will definitely return!"

Truly Amazing

"This house is the best we have enjoyed in our 9 years of coming to Carbis Bay and we have sampled the smallest to the largest of properties! Its comfortable and yet luxurious. Its effortless in its style and the facilities are first class. Expensive? Maybe BUT worth it for the views alone. Words can not describe the happiness you feel sitting on the balcony with a glass of something cold, listening to the waves and watching the sun go down. Loved every minute so much so we have re-booked!"

A beautiful contemporary Villa who has spectactular views of Carbis Bay

"We spent a wonderful week at Sandsifters III. We were able to access the Villa earlier on the Saturday which meant our children were able to get to the beach quicker and their smiles grew bigger and bigger the rest of the week. The Villa was immaculate and so comfortable, the local train from Carbis Bay to St Ives was a real joy. We certainly recommend coming back again."<br/>Warren Knowles

Amazing

"Thank you for a wonderful stay at Sandsifters 3. The apartment was spotlessly clean on arrival. Everything we could possibly need was available in the apartment. The beds were very comfortable. It was a real pleasure to get up every morning to the amazing view we had overlooking Carbis Bay we will be back."<br/>Wendy Milnes

Stunning

"Stunning house in a stunning location. Perfect for our family of 5. Can't imagine staying anywhere else in Carbis Bay. We can't wait to go back."<br/>Shafa

You must stay here! It’s truly gorgeous!

"Wow! You really must stay here - what an amazing property with the most stunning views of Carbis Bay and the sea/coastline ever! Just a skip and a hop to the beach, also the train station for a trip into St Ives for dinner etc. Very tasteful and contemporary interior with sofas you can stretch out on and admire the view. Owners have thought of everything including the Nespresso capsules! We walked to La Casita for dinner which is highly recommended. We also cycled from Bodmin to Padstow for lunch. A really great place to stay - highly recommended. "<br/>Mike Hodges