Harbour View

This was our second stay at Harbour View, and once again we found the apartment to be clean, comfortable, and well-equipped.

We particularly enjoyed relaxing on the balcony and taking in the beautiful views. The location is excellent, with a short walk to the train station and down to Carbis Bay beach. We would highly recommend visiting the Deli, the Beach Club, and The Hungry Gannet for food and drinks. Harbour Fish & Chips in St Ives is also well worth a visit. We had another wonderful stay and would happily return in the future.

We had a fabulous stay.

Lovely accommodation, spotless internally. Great location with easy access into St Ives either using the train from Carbis Bay or walking along the coast path. However, the accommodation was let down for us for a few reasons - the balcony and outside windows needed cleaning; All the curtains need some TLC. They are falling off their poles and in the bedroom, they don't meet fully. Hand sanitiser would have been helpful especially after a late arrival with nothing there to wash our hands. Enough dishwasher tabs for the whole stay duration would make a difference. Also, a choice of pillows - all four we found to be hard and we had to buy our own.

Absolutely loved it, enjoyed it so much!

! The apartment is stunning as well as the view! We will definitely be back in the future. Also quite local to many places as well as a train station near by

This was our 4th stay at this wonderful apartment and we had the perfect stay!

!!! We look forward to returning again next year

Fabulous property with a fantastic view of the bay.

We had such a wonderful time in this beautiful property!

What an outstanding location- the views from the balcony are incredible and such a relaxing way to start and end each day. The property is stunning; very spacious and well looked after. Beautifully furnished and so comfortable we didn’t want to leave! The telescope provided is a lovely touch; being able to view nearby St Ives was great. Location couldn’t have been better; a stones throw from the beautiful Carbis Bay beach and the coastal path takes you to the breathtaking beach of Porthkidney - absolutely stunning and only a 15 minute walk from the apartment. We also recommend La Casita- a lovely Spanish restaurant located at the top of the road as you come into Carbis Bay. Beautiful food cooked by Spanish chefs and the ambiance was so lovely. Best holiday we have been on for a while and we will certainly be back. Thank you so much!

Excellent - thank you for such a lovely stay for the second time - we love this apartment always a pleasure to be here - so convenient for everything - and the view - well…….

View my video for a few days after to get my daily dose!! Will be back.

Lovely apartment well equipped beautiful views, only down sides are bedroom window can't be left open at night as it either blows open or shuts by itself, dryer on washing machine doesn't seem to work but all in all very clean .

We had an amazing time

Harbour View is a beautiful apartment.

The views from the balcony are stunning. This was our first time staying here and we could not fault it. It is close to public transport links which makes getting about Cornwall simple. The apartment was clean and comfortable and was very peaceful, perfect for a relaxing week away. We cannot wait to come back and stay again.

Everything was excellent the apartment was super comfy with magnificent views over Carbis Bay out to the sea and St.

Ives in the distance.Really enjoyed the use of the telescope

Harbour view is without doubt, a fabulous, beautiful apartment.

Having just spent my third stay there. From the moment you step through the door it just raises your spirits. A long bright naturally lit passageway entices you through to the dining area, and as you reach this your eye is immediately drawn to the priceless view at the far end of the living area. The priceless unspoiled view of where the blue sky meets the blue sea. It momentarily distracts you from the rest of this fabulous apartment which is equally as good as the view. The coastal path is at the foot of the garden and the train station is just a three minute walk away. It is amazingly convenient, the car was hardly used during the week spent there. As an aside: I noticed (unsurprisingly) that the well fed seagulls of St Ives had executed their bombing runs against the architectural balcony glass. It only took me a few minutes to clean the glass and give the balcony a quick sweep on my first morning there, and again later in the week. I was disappointed by all the nit picking (in the guest book) regarding the balcony. Maybe (if H&S allows) a short squeegee mop could be provided to make the job a bit easier? An ice tray for the fridge would also be a handy addition too. I would have bought a bag of ice but the ice box was too small and also it was very iced up as in overdue for a defrost. These things in no way detracted from my stay. I very much look forward to visiting again.

Beautifully presented apartment, spotlessly clean on arrival and very comfortable, particularly the bed.

Would definitely book again if in the area.

This was our third and last time.

The fitted kitchen needs to be refitted as 2 fitted integrated appliances were not fixed back so every time you tried to shut the doors the appliance moved back. Several other doors didn’t line up and the plinth was loose with several large gaps. Crockery and utensils need to be increased as not enough for normal use.

The property is excellent both inside and the views outside.

Our only issues were very basic kitchen items in comparison to other flats in Gwen Martin. It would be helpful to stress there are over 20+ steps up to the flat. Well worth a visit. We would be back if coming to the area if vacant. Absolutely hate the Sykes website to try and find a real person to talk to with a query. If we can we will not use Sykes again and find a company more customer focused with real people. Spent an hour trying to get a question answered without success and gave up.

Clean bright and welcoming.

The property was comfortably furnished and had all we needed for our stay. The view was amazing and we enjoyed watching the dolphins feeding around the small fishing boats. Can’t fault this property we would give it 10/10. The peace and quiet were amazing. A real credit to the owners -we will certainly return.

On arrival to the apartment, we were immediately hit by the cold.

We discovered that the heating was not only not on, which the info pack says it would be, it was set at a very low temperature & the date & time was incorrect. The hall radiator doesn’t work at all. The instructions for adjusting the heating although clear, don’t seem to actually work when trying to make changes. Bedroom Thermostat doesn’t work at all. No working screen. Even after being able to make changes to the heating, the apartment is so cold we have had to purchase our own heater just to get warm. Ridiculous! Tried to make a hot drink only to find the sockets nearest the kettle don’t work. Fire banket in the kitchen very old & possibly not even to standard due to age. It is a concern that the ceiling cornicing in the kitchen has melted away leaving holes in the extractor above the cooker. Coasters on coffee table need replacing. Shouldn’t be worrying about a hot drink spilling on you because the cup tips over because the feet are missing or have been replaced with carboard. In the bathroom, Bath dirty & had spiders. Units around the sink dirty. The shower water doesn’t drain very well. Using the taps on the bath, frightened to do so as it seems they may come off in your hand. Very loose. The whole finish around the apartment is poor. Gaps in kicker boards, chips in woodwork, blown light bulbs as well as dirty windows. Apart from the disappointing general lack of cleanliness of the whole apartment. The biggest & most disappointing of all is the Balcony overlooking the beach. Dirty, Unkept, Moss covered with unusable furniture that is also unkept & very uninviting. Although it is clear, the cost of staying here is based on the view you get, surely it is also important for the apartment to be as inviting & comfortable?

We had a great week at this property.

They views were gorgeous and we had a very comfortable stay. This is a great base to take in many of the local coastal walks, or if you fancy relaxing, just take in the superb views with a cream tea!

Beautiful apartment, with Beautiful views, and everything you need.

Beautiful comfortable spacious very clean apartment with amazing views of the nearby beach.

We would definitely recommend for a couple or even a small family as the front room had sofa beds. Not sure is it was something we were doing but could only have one shower as the hot water ran out so the other person had to wait a while until the water warmed up again. I feel the outside back patio would benefit from sunbeds rather than table & chairs. ( we ate outside on the front patio area and would’ve preferred to sunbathe on the private area at the back that had sunshine most of the day ) All in all a very beautiful apartment thank you ☺️

Property listed as penthouse, which would suggest top notch facilities.

I have stayed in penthouse flats for the same price and the quality of the décor and furnishings were 5star. The view is the only thing that elevates this property. No mention that the shower can only be accessed comfortably if you are of average build and the water does not drain away as it should. The shower cubicle also was cracked. Moss continually fell on top of us when out on the balcony. When we arrived we had to hover the dust in the corners of the living room. The kettle, toaster and bread tin need to be replaced asap. Definitely not penthouse standards.

Great vues from this accommodation.

The ice section of the fridge had not been defrosted therefore we needed to do this as we wanted ice.

Not enough little items like foil cling film plastic containers for sandwiches. Shower facia nearest the floor needs sorting. Patio wasn’t cleaned, lots of moss.

Lovely property magnificent view very clean 10 out of 10 to the cleaners (we stayed for 2 weeks cleaners inquired if we need clean linen for second week) .

Only complaint 3rd stay at this property twice now we have had to tye the shower head up as slips down as you shower. Bar for that great would recommend to anybody. So good we are back in October

Generally the apartment was ok - I felt that it needed updating and the outside balcony needed a lot of attention with a karcher and painting.

The whole apartment needs some TLC its looking old and run down - the pillows need replacing and the bed itself - well a new mattress would be my suggestion as I am not sure how long this has been in use but my back suffered from poor support.

What an amazing apartment and location - beautifully equipped and furnished!

It was lovely to be able to not use the car and walk to the beach as well as the station to get the train to St Ives (£1 each way would you believe?) We had the most memorable and delicious meal at The Ugly Butterfly on the beach front and given a 1.5 hour display by a seal in the breakers in front of us. A beautiful destination and apartment - we would thoroughly recommend a stay here.

Great apartment in the best location in Carbis Bay - an unbeatable sea view - we’ve stayed in Carbis Bay before and Headland Road is perfect You can walk to St Ives in 40 mins - some parts are a bit steep if you’re knees aren’t great - or you can hop on the train and be there in 5 mins Given top marks for everything except for facilities as the shower needs replacing as do the pillows - but these are minor issues that are just meant as helpful feedback to ensure top marks for everything - we would 100% stay in this apartment again

Harbour View, Carbis Bay, was an excellent penthouse flat with fabulous views over a magnificent beach.

It was well equipped and most comfortable within easy reach of St Ives either walking or train. I would have no hesitation in recommending Sykes Cottages.

This property was very clean and comfortable and made for a lovely stay in St Ives.

Everything we needed was provided for even fresh milk when we arrived. Thank you.

Great apartment, comfy cosy and spacious!

View over car is bay is stunning! Shame about the state of the balcony, especially since it’s the lead view online! There’s 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!

We had a lovely time, the weather was brilliant and the area is superb.

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.

Lovely apartment with great views.

Was however disappointed with the balcony area, it could do with a deep clean to get rid of the moss etc. The shower was a bit faulty (switch to turn on water flow worked when it wanted to !). Freezer compartment door kept falling off and no batteries in remote for bedroom tv (had to buy some ourselves). Overall a lovely place.

Beautiful, comfortable, spacious apartment.

The view is outstanding, we spent many happy hours on the balcony relaxing and watching the seals in the bay. Plenty of information regarding the apartment. Would be more than happy to recommend and we would be more than happy to stay again ourselves.

Very rude cleaners when we arrived , they had been in there ages chatting , not actually sure what they was doing but the attitude towards us was awful .

We asked if we could go in early after speaking to the owner as it was our honeymoon, I also asked for something nice to greet us as newly weds .. nothing greeted us . The apartment was lovely , skirting boards and mirrors were dirty and the balcony had not been cleaned , we did it ourselves, . The welcome pack was nice and the views are absolutely amazing , apartment was massive and comfortable

With its stunning view of the bay from the balcony, this tastefully furnished and well equipped apartment is delightful.

The additional features of the washer/dryer, dishwasher and coffee machine bestow a touch of luxury accommodation. Undercover allocated and safe parking takes away the stress of using on street parking. Check in is quick and efficient with the lock box system and the welcome basket awaiting you on arrival is a lovely touch. The golden sands are only 10 minutes away although it is quite a steep hill and would be hard for the less mobile. To avoid the inevitable difficulties of parking and traffic queues in the area, the nearby train station is a huge bonus enabling easy access to St Ives and indeed most of Cornwall using the train network. There are a few small niggles, the balcony lets the apartment down with its grimy appearance, such a shame, the freezer compartment door in the fridge falls off as the hinges are broken and the shower is more a trickle than a flow. However, all aside, I would still return without hesitation.

Ocean View was all we expected and more, would stay there again if we visit Carbis Bay.

Lovely furnished and decorated and exceptionally large for a one bed. Views were out of this world, could sit there all day watching the world go by! Car parking great and train to St Ives was excellent, as we had family staying there. Nice to see St Ives, but nice to get back to Carbis Bay. Easy access to beach, steep climb back, but worth it. Just a few minor things - need new toilet holder in bathroom, patio at front could do with a bit of tlc and rug in lounge could do with a clean. Incidental items but worth a mention. Apartment stocked with essentials to start your holiday - we took a top up with us - some of which was needed, but some not. Hope to come back.

Wonderful apartment with a stunning view.

Overall the property was fine, however there was a very distinct smell in the bathroom that was probably drains, this was the reason for marking down on cleanliness and facilities and maintenance

This was our second visit to harbour view.

We absolutely love it here. The most perfect location so close to the train station making super easy access to St Ives. Right by the beautiful beach. Spotless, spacious apartment with everything you could need for a wonderful stay and gorgeous views of Carbis Bay.

First class accommodation but the outside areas are very poor

Good apartment, nice view.

Heating not working on arrival, had to call someone out and even they could not make it work properly they provided extra portable heaters. The TV only worked sometimes there is obviously an aerial connection problem. DVD player is never going to work as there are no input and output leads. The balcony was filthy a complete eyesore. The rear sun patio could not be used as the floor had been covered with artificial grass and was permanently wet. The kitchen lacked a few basic implements such as a draining board rack, kitchen tongs, collinder, lid for the casserole dish. None of the windows opened to vent so no ventilation while sleeping. No smoke alarm or fire extinguisher. We have stayed in several holiday lets with sykes and they have all been good except this one. Not value for money.

Lovely apartment with great views.

We had everything we needed for a great stay. The only problem we had was getting the apartment warm. Although the radiators were piping hot the temperature only reached 16.5 degrees for the first few days. This was probably partially due to adjacent flats being empty, but we felt the panel radiators were inadequate for the size of the room. Despite this we had a lovely stay and would love to return.

Lovely apartment BUT there really should be a change of bedding available.

PLUS towels. The balcony let's the apartment down big time. It would be lovely to be able to sit out in a sheltered area even when the rain is coming down with the wonderful view. A slim shoe box as you step in would be handy. Nice stay. But not exceptional and we stay in Carbis Bay every year.

Generally a great property.

Let down by the condition of both balconies, outdoor furniture could be updated. Lovely layout inside and contemporary look. The view is outstanding. Maybe a good check in future before change over of the oven cleanliness inside, as the tray inside still had a lot of cooking oil in it. But overall great stay.

Wonderful property with a stunning view.

Great facilities and absolutely LOVED the telescope.... fantastic idea! We would definitely recommend. Thank you.

Had a lovely stay in carbis bay, been coming for many years.

This apartment is very nice but alittle tired

We had an excellent week at Harbour View.

The apartment is more spacious than it appears in the listing photos and is well furnished. We were so lucky with the weather with glorious sunshine throughout the week. The view from the balcony is truly stunning, sunrise over the lighthouse and sunsets over St Ives Bay. The only improvements we would suggest would be better quality balcony chairs and sliding doors to the balcony.

The view from the balcony was stunning.

We absolutely loved the location. Shame about the Faux grass on the sun terrace being waterlogged. The ice box in the fridge was iced up, but nothing to worry us when we were there. We had trouble trying to leave on time because we just didn't want to! Thank you for a very peaceful and enjoyable stay. Andrew and Launa.

Great views Great apartment.

Just needs a few miner checks bath room door can not be opened from outside if locked on inside ? Front door resemble 1970ts fire door Just spoils appearance of apartment on arrival. Apart from that Great place Great Holiday

It would have been nice to have more than one Pyrex bowl.

We couldn't do any proper cleaning before we left as there were no cleaning materials. Apart from that, it was fine.

Overall the apartment was as described, and the views over Carbis Bay were stunning; however, the balcony really let the property down; looks tired and was dirty.

This didn't spoil our holiday, but attention to cleanliness would give it a 5* rating. Staying for a week, it would have been nice to have had a change of towels, as we have had in other Sykes properties. We would definitely book again and look forward to a return trip. Thank you

A light and spacious apartment, very clean, modern and well equipped.

The view is stunning.

Where do I start, on arrival dirty microwave, cob webs hanging in the bathroom, rubbish in bathroom cabinet, oven dirty, food debris in kitchen cupboard, windows that you cannot see out of, and balcony not welcoming , just not clean.

The fridge door doesn't close properly, the grids on the extraction hood are missing, it is also coming away from the wall. There was no hot water, constantly having to use boost button. The laminate flooring moves, gaps in it everywhere. Dust in bedroom on the mirror and glass tops. On a plus could be a beautiful apartment, good position, comfortable bed, sofas comfy. We did contact carbis holidays about microwave and cob webs with photos, also spoke to skyes about the hot water, all the other issues should be picked up on inspection, I'm on holiday at the end of the day.

Where to start.

The Apartment was spotless when we arrived and the welcome package much appreciated as we arrived late in the evening. The views of Carbis Bay and St. Ive’s were truly stunning and we felt comfortable and secure throughout the stay. We were there for our Honeymoon and it felt like we were in a different country. The only negative was the Hot Water and we couldn’t quite work out how to make it hotter. Something I’m sure was in with the instructions but we lived with it anyway. We will definitely book this property again and recommend anyone looking for a romantic, peaceful break do the same.

We were very happy with the property and felt it lived up to the high expectations given by the description of the apartment.

Very nice stay with quality accomodation and lovely view

We have just had a fabulous week at Harbour View.

The apartment was Spotlessly clean and had everything you could possibly need for your stay. The View from the balcony was stunning, and my husband loved the telescope for watching wildlife in the bay. The apartment was a 2 minute walk from Carbis bay train Station, which meant getting to and from St Ives was so easy and no need to use the car.

Inside the apartment was very comfortable and clean with all mod cons and a fantastic view of Carbis Bay and St Ives.

Unfortunately the balcony and the patio let the property down. These areas need to be cleaned of algae and moss.

A wonderfully presented front line property with stunning views.

Spotlessly clean with everything you need for a happy stay. Conveniently positioned for St Ives and Carbis Bay's beautiful beaches. We will definitely be returning. Tony and Trish. Yorkshire Dale's.

Lovely property and great views.

Clean and spacious. The balcony area could do with freshening and cleaning, as it was slippery. The view is amazing, it is just the balcony looks tired and does not match the rest of the interior. The fridge is a little on the small size too.

The view from the balcony was outstanding & the appointment was easy accessible for the train.

The only drawback was the shower needs to be unblocked due to the water taking time to go down. Apart from that our stay was a delight

A beautiful apartment with everything that you need.

And wow - that view was wonderful to wake up to every morning. A couple of little tweaks are that it is probably time for a new mattress and the laminate flooring isn't very well laid down as it moves slightly. Oh and could we have an elevator up from the beach as the walk is so steep, lol!!

Perfect appartment very close to the beautiful beach and also the railway station that takes you to St Ives.

Very clean with the most amazing views from the balcony.

“We have come back from our holiday at Harbour View and have had a great time. Thank you once again for an amazing stay, we are definitely going to recommend you and the apartment.” P Clarke

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Harbour View and will most certainly return, the apartment is furnished in a very tasteful and contemporary way - very much to our own taste. The whole holiday was relaxing and we give it a five star rating. Well done to the owners of this beautiful holiday home." Brian & Pat Gregory

Excellent help from all at Carbis Bay Holidays - very polite and cheerful! Large flat with very comfortable beds and of course, stunning views!

Had yet another fantastic stay in this lovely apartment - Its got everything you need to have a wonderfully relaxing break and of course theses amazing views!

Had a very enjoyable holiday. Apartment is very comfortable and we really loved the train ride into St Ives

Had a great week, apartment is great, view is fantastic! Lovely walking into St Ives.

A lovely apartment - great views & a great location!

We had a lovely chilled out week here, apartment is very clean, spacious and lovely views to wake up to... even saw dolphins! Great location near to train station and beach but nice coastal walks into St Ives. Very relaxed last holiday before baby arrives! Thanks again Carbis Bay Holidays!!

Lovely apartment and very comfortable beds! Had a very relaxing week in a beautiful setting. Thanks again Carbis Bay Holidays!

A delightful apartment with a stunning view.

"We greatly enjoyed our stay in Harbour View. The apartment is spacious with an excellent modern decor. It was immaculately presented for our arrival and everything functioned really well throughout our stay. The location worked perfectly for us - we could walk down to the beach in just a few minutes and access to the coast path in both directions was also easy and quick. And the view is to die for. The beach immediately below you and a perfect outlook right over and into St Ives harbour. We never tired of it. Covered parking was good too - no seagull poo to clean off the car! We loved this apartment and would readily return to it."<br/>Annette

Carbis bay our special place

"This was our second time in Carbis Bay. There is something special about this part of Cornwall. We are in our 60s but feel full of energy when we are here. So peaceful calm and clean air. We still have so much to see and do so we will be back next year. Our accommodation is excellent and the views are incredible."<br/>Sandra

Fantastic everything can not fault

"Wonderful situation property excellent"<br/>Harry Wood

Amazing apartment with spectacular view

"From the moment we arrived we were blown away by this apartment! It has absolutely everything you need, a real home from home. The view is absolutely stunning! The location is perfect, and the service provided by Julie the housekeeper is excellent! We will be back very soon."<br/>Nigel and Pam Stone

Excellent apartment with a beautiful view

"Harbour view was fantastic. The view was beautiful and captures the entire bay and beyond. Excellent location could not fault it. Looking forward to returning."<br/>Michelle Littlewood

Fantastic apartment, service and stay

"Our second stay in this fantastic apartment, it has everything you need including delicious treats on our arrival. Terrific service from start to finish of our holiday and great help and service from Julie. Fantastic views from apartment and easy to get out and about walking to see it all. Looking forward to coming back in April."<br/>Nigel and Pamela Stone