Island View

Really well equipped in an amazing spot, only negative was probably the parking.

Lovely place to stay - well equipped and very comfortable.

A great base for all the area has to offer. Being near the train station is a bonus, train fare to St Ives so much cheaper and easier than parking in the town there. Views from the lounge window are amazing, even when the mizzle sets in. Great to have a parking space, yes it’s tight, but such a bonus. And the garden is a truly peaceful haven to relax in.

Fourth visit to this property.

Amazing views. Very Comfortable apartment. Weather not brilliant but still enjoyed our visit. Coastal Path at bottom of garden so great for walks to St Ives or Hayle. Short walk to centre of Carbis Bay for good bus service.

Really a very nice property.

It is really as nice as on the photos. Everything you need is in the kitchen and bathroom. Also quite comfotable beds. Very nice welcome presents. Thank you very much to the owners.

Overall we enjoyed our stay.

Overall a lovely apartment. Good quality fixtures, fittings and soft furnishings etc. Great view and access to the garden with the views it has was great. Also has easy access to the SW coastpath at the bottom of the garden. Easy access to nearby train station. Just a few points we noted which will hopefully help the owners/managers of the property improve the accommodation further: 1) The heating is very ineffective making the property overall cold, with the exception of the ensuite which has underfloor heating. Having underfloor heating in other rooms would make a very positive difference. 2) Please include an emergency out of hours number in the guest folder. We had an issue with a door not locking (the mechanism had seized up due to sea air). The number in the folder was Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm only which is no good out of hours. We got the issue sorted via Sykes in the end and someone turned up to fix it. The owner (Nigel) called us to check all was OK which was appreciated and v kind of him. However Sykes hadn't bothered to tell either us or him that they'd actually be sending someone. 3) Some pens and paper would be a handy addition and perhaps some post it notes or similar. 4) There was no welcome pack which was disappointing. Normally most other properties we've stayed in have had one including some drinks, food, fridge basics such as milk etc. Would be very much appreciated I think. 5) Gardeners - came on the Friday to do the garden. Very annoying as they were very noisy, kept staring in at us and left gheir tools strewn over the terrace and garden steps. 6) Works next door - we rang previously to check what the status might be on works. More was clearly still going in than we'd been told about including external and internal works. Quite noisy and the builders kept parking their vans behind the parking places which meant it was difficult to manoeuvre in and out. 7) Glass screen on wall to left boundary of terrace. We weren't sure who this belongs too, but if possible please remove it or replace with something else. At the very least please clean it. It's very ugly and dirty. 8) Bush on left hand side of terrace. This almost completely blocks the view across to St Ives from the apartment when sitting on the sofas or at the table. If it's not of any horticultural significance then please consider removing it or at least cutting it. If it is of significance then maybe relocate it to the lower garden? Such a shame for this bush to block the property's biggest asset - the view. 9) Consider replacing the scatter cushions. And perhaps putting a bench seat cushion on the bay window seat. 10) All outside steps and hard surface areas could do with a power wash to clean them and remove any slippery material. 11) Hand rails to steps from terrace down into garden and from garden down to coast path very loose and unstable. Need fixing. 12) Parking - fortunately not all 4 apartments were occupied during our stay. If they had I think we'd have been unable to park our car in the space as 4 spaces side by side would leave no room to get past the parked cars. 13) Consider making the front dining terrace seating for the sole use of the ground floor apartment only. No-one was using it when we were there (October) but I'd imagine in summer it would be an absolute nightmare and invasion of privacy if people from the other apartments were using it as they are then literally sitting right next to your living area. And due to the large bay window they'd be continually looking in at you etc. We noted the other apartments had private seaward facing balconies. 14) Sheets on beds just draped over and not tucked in. 15) Consider replacing the air fresheners with something a bit nicer smelling. The febreze ones were overpowering. 16) Consider (if possible) altering the layout of the ensuite bathroom by extending out the room into the wall space slightly (area behind and in line with shower cubicle). Very tight space as it is laid out - tricky to get past the sink. Hopefully the above will be helpful.

As the above shows we really liked the accommodation.

Clean, well equipped with outstanding views. However very hilly walk to the beach, which could be listed - car park space is limited to a small vehicle and outdoor furniture at the back needs upgrading. As the overall rating shows a very comfortable well equipped apartment.

We loved everything about the property.

The apartment had everything we needed and was very comfortable with beautiful views towards St Ives.

We loved the apartment!

We couldn't have asked for a better accommodation and the view was stunning. Location to the beach, and the beach itself couldn't have been more perfect. The second bedroom is comfortable but if you are two couples sharing the apartment, I would be disappointed getting the second bedroom as the window is frosted glass for privacy from the side path and the ensuite is practical rather than the main bathroom that is amazing. Perfect for a family though. Our only grumble is with Sykes. I think being open about the continuing building works next door should be clear. Stating a discount until 30th June due to building works doesn't make it clear they are ongoing. My car has concrete splatter on one side due to the parking bay being so close to the builders. I have contacted Sykes over a week ago and was hoping to have had a response before leaving my review. I am yet to hear back. DO NOT PARK YOUR CAR IN THE DESIGNATED PARKING PLACE. The builders were quiet with the expected noise of building but this didn't spoil our holiday as we were out all day, everyday. I didn't spot the concrete until I returned home and washed the car, which it obviously won't just wash off. We would definately return to this apartment.

The property is beautiful and the views are amazing!

We had a lovely stay. We did have an issue with the oven which was resolved and we were satisfied. Communication with Carbis holidays and the owner was spot on. The only downside to the property is the damp, although lots of measures have been put in place to keep it at bay, you could still see damp patches and there’s a damp smell. However, the property was very clean and had everything you would need for a self catering stay.

Parking is very tight i parked on road as I couldn't get out of my car once 4 cars where parked .

But overall very pleasant stay

Amazing property with the most beautiful and stunning views you could ever imagine.

Fantastic location in the heart of Carbis Bay. Will definitely be looking forward to visiting again, thanks again for letting us make some amazing memories together ❤️

We loved our stay at island view.

It's a great location and love how you can sit at the end of the garden and watch the boats come past. I loved how clean and comfortable the place was and we had all the facilities we could've asked for. We enjoyed it so much that we wouldn't mind going again.

The cottage was superb, beautifully decorated with all mod cons, a view that cannot be beaten, central to all of Cornwalls beautiful places, superbly comfortable and walking distance to the train station, a two minute ride into St Ives, we had a wonderful week and will be returning.

A wonderful place to stay with panoramic views of the sea and St Ives.

An excellent twice an hour £1 train ride from Carbis Bay to St Ives. The station is just a short 5 min walk from the apartment via the coastal path at the bottom of the garden. Easy drive to St Michaels Mount and also the Seal Sanctuary near the Lizard. The apartment had all the facilities you could want, including a Tassimo coffee maker!

Beautiful apartment with classy fixtures and fittings.

It is spacious and has everything you need. There is also that 7ft by 8ft window with the world's best view. The builders didn't cause us a moment's bother btw.

One star was deducted because of the daytime noise levels from two adjacent properties.

It's not the owner's fault, and we were forewarned, but it invariably spoils the experience somewhat. Also, getting the radiators to a comfortable level was hard work; they were either off (too cold) for days 1-2, and when the weather warmed up, changing the schedule required much delving into the settings. Leaving by 9 a.m. is not an issue for us, but it may well be an issue for people with a young family. Most properties have a 10am cut-off.

Beautiful well equipped apartment with stunning views.

... I was disappointed that I had asked for the twin bedded room to be made into the king size bed - this had not been done and the single I chose to sleep in was uncomfortable - and why do the quilt covers not fit ? The parking is very tight and more reference should be made to this as the workmen at the adjoining property also have a porta cabin on the road virtually opposite the parking area making it extra difficult - apart from noise first thing the builders did not bother us as we went out all day every day ...it is difficult to see to the right when pulling out of the parking spaces ... The apartment is well situated for the train station but there is a steep road down to Carbis Bay Beach - we found a handy gate at the end of the garden giving access to a coastal path - this cuts out a bit of the hill !

Lovely Clean apartment, views amazing, the beach was lovely accept for the swooping seagulls, don't get food out in front of them!

!! Visited some amazing places, all in all a perfect holiday. There's just one downside we had to go home. Thank you x -Guest Book Review.

Waking up to this amazing view every morning was a dream.

Thank you for a wonderful week in your beautiful apartment. You have thought of everything to make a perfect holiday. - Guest Book review.

We have had a wonderful time and really enjoyed out stay with you in this lovely apartment.

Would love to visit again. Had loads of fun watching the seagull chicks and the stunning sunsets. All the best hope we can come again xxx - Guest Book review

Lovely property .

Further hilly walk to beach that images would suggest but lovely garden which we pretty much had to ourselves

The property is lovely.

Just two points that let it down. We did not sleep properly for the time we stayed because the bed in the main bedroom was very uncomfortable. It was a metal frame bed and Every time you turned over the bed made loud creaking noises and the mattress was very uncomfortable. I could feel the springs through the mattress. Secondly the parking spaces are very tight and if you have a larger car like us they are quite hard to manoeuvre into. Thankfully during our stay the other resident cars were small but it was still difficult to get out if a car was parked next to you. If everyone else staying had a large car I am not sure how we would have parked and as I have a disability this would have been an issue. I think you need to make it clearer that the parking spaces are quite tight if you have a large car. Other than that everything about the property was fantastic and if the bed had been comfortable would make it 5 stars.

Absolute lovely place with amazing views and great spot to be.

This was the second time we had stayed at Island View.

The property is fantastic although on this occasion we do have one to two slightly negative comments to make. First, there were visible signs on damp on the outside wall of the twin room and one night as a result of very heavy rain water managed to seep through the wall (presumably where there is a hole in the pebble dash exterior wall) and leave a puddle on the bedroom floor. Secondly, the reception for the television in the lounge was very poor and if we wanted to watch anything we had to move to the bedrooms. Finally, it was disappointing to find some pieces of tableware with small traces of food on them presumably where they had not been washed properly before our arrival. However, having said that, on the whole the property is well equipped and comfortable. The views from the large lounge window are amazing and the the location of the property is fantastic. It is a great place to come back to and relax after spending a day walking the coastal paths and exploring the local area. We would certainly consider making yet another return booking if the damp issue is resolved.

The only downside was that the mattress in the main bedroom was not very comfortable.

Apart from that everything exceeded expectations. we would like to book the same holiday apartment next year

As the apartment sleeps 4 adults it was surprising to only find 2 beach towels in the property in arrival.

This was reported to Sykes/CBH on 28th August with a case reference number provided but the provision of additional beach towels was not resolved prior to departure on 4th September. The website photographs need updating as the black patio set has been removed from the property but is still shown on the website

Having seen the great reviews for this property we were keen to book and stay at Island View.

Our stay, however, was very disappointing. Upon our arrival we found that the apartment had been poorly cleaned, with grime on the floor, dusty surfaces and smeared crockery and utensils.The bed linen and towels were also stained. The apartment was also not as shown on the website. The shared garden furniture was dilapidated and dirty and, in fact, after we complained, it was mysteriously removed during our holiday! Overall, we were shocked by the wide range of issues found especially as this was a top-rated Visit England property. When we complained to Carbis Bay Holidays about the overall state of the apartment we were extremely disappointed in their response. We have holidayed in St Ives for close on 15 years and have never experienced a situation like this and have never been forced to write this kind of review. However, we are extremely disappointed at both the state of the apartment and Carbis Bay Holidays’ response to our genuine distress, and doubt we will use Carbis Bay Holidays again when we return to Cornwall. To sum up, please beware this apartment if, like us, you think it looks an ideal holiday home!

We picked this property because it had car parking we have a Mercedes GLE so couldn’t get into the allocated space all week we had to pay £3 day and park in church car park,this should be pointed out that space is only good for small car.

Woke up by noisey seagulls nesting in chimney s on roof,we also didn’t realise garden was shared by the other apartments garden furniture was tired looked like it had seen better days badly needs replacing.Photos on line do the property justice not like that when you get there .

Needed to contact the telephone help line on the evening of arrival and after excessive waiting for the call to be answered the lady was totally unhelpful and could not understand our booking reference number that was made with Carbis Bay Holidays prior to Sykes Cottages takeover of CBH.

Sykes need to ensure their helpline staff are fully aware of variations in booking reference numbers during the transition period from CBH to Sykes administration. The second chap we spoke to was able to help and arrange for our issue to be dealt with.

Wonderful apartment, fantastic views, relaxing garden, very convenient train service for getting into St Ives don’t need anything else, fabulous!

Loved this apartment and the stunning views, it is the best self-catering apartment we have ever stayed in and we would love to come back.

Haven’t been to Carbis Bay for many years, thought we should revisit our favourite place on the south coast. We have stayed in many apartments in this bay. This apartment beautiful, relaxing, cosy and had everything we could possibly need. Had a sticky problem with a bathroom door which was fixed within half hour, that is fantastic service. What a view from the window seat, fantastic. Photos don’t do this place justice, the weather was warm, no rain! We will be back again in the future.

Such a special week, beautiful setting and lovely walks into St Ives. Very relaxing with everything you need on your door step. We don’t want to leave, thank you for everything, memories to last forever.

Lovely apartment, lovely views and great location. Really enjoyed our week in Cornwall.

Wow! Wow! Wow! What a fantastic apartment, everything we could have wanted and more. Fantastic views loved the window seat and binoculars! St Ives brought back memories we had so many holidays here as a child. Great places to eat, Seafood Café, Firehouse, and the Seafood restaurant. Thanks for a great holiday, we will be rebooking as soon as we get home.

Loved the apartment, so clean and well kept. What a treat! Lovely walk to St Ives and coastal paths. Has everything you need. Thank you.

Lovely to return to this amazing apartment and stunning views! We were very lucky with the February weather and im sure we will be back again.

A lovely holiday, facilities excellent, perfect location, immaculate accommodations. Thank you so much.

Would just like to say thanks for a wonderful holiday with first class 5 star ***** accommodation. It was very clean, tidy, beautiful, comfortable, cosy, with fantastic picturesque views. We had good weather whi h always helps to make the stay so much more enjoyable. We've left a message in the book inside. Thanks for everything. We'll be back in the future. Best wishes Debbie Davis & Keith Sutherland

"We stayed at Island View in Carbis Bay from 1st July-7th July 2017. Fabulously finished to a high standard, Perfect location with great vista. Splendidly clean and fresh with facilities to match a 5 star hotel. We would highly recommend staying at Island View and hope to return again." Charlene Dudley

"We had a beautiful one week stay at Island View in Carbis Bay. The apartment was spotlessly clean with very modern technology throughout and has been decorated beautifully. The view from the huge window in the main living area is absolutely incredible and we spent a lot of time sitting in the window seat looking out to sea and enjoying the views. The apartment also has a large patio area that looks out over the view, a beautiful garden and direct access onto the coastal footpath which is ideal for people who enjoy exploring and walking. Another bonus of this apartment is that it's a few minutes walk to the train station which takes you straight into St Ives and a short walk to Carbis Bay beach and the surrounding restaurants. I would highly recommend this apartment and we can't wait to return." Amy Dennis and Tom Kelly

"We visited beautiful Carbis Bay last September and were fortunate enough to stay in Island View. The property had been very tastefully refurbished and has a spectacular view across the bay and towards St Ives. We visited with our son and his fiancée and the apartment was more than adequately furnished for four adults, with en suite and main bathroom. Everything was very high standard and catered for all our needs. Sit in the window seat and gaze out across the fantastic vista, watching the sea change colour and the lights of St Ives at night. The train station is an easy 5 minute walk away and the Coastal Path runs at the bottom of the garden for a steady and beautiful walk to St Ives or a longer walk all along the coast to Hayle. We definitely hope to return soon."

Super high quality apartment

High quality apartment that is great for rest and relaxation. The previous reviews paint a better picture of the apartment and its vast range of facilities than I can . The ease of access to the coastal path, the stunning ocean views and proximity to the train station were all as described and the apartment met every expectation from the publicity photographs. There are ongoing demolition/re-building works on the plot next door but during my stay 14/7/2017 to 21/7/2017 there was little activity and little disturbance but that could well change as the building works get underway. If your mobility isn't great and steps are a challenge to you I would recommend that you seek further advice in relation to the stepped access from the car parking area off Headland Road and the stepped access from the apartment to the coastal path

3rd Time Staying - stunning views

Fantastic location with beautiful sea views. Walking distance to Carbis Bay beach and St Ives harbour along the peaceful coastal path. Apartment felt very clean and comfortable, it had everything we needed and more. Everything available was excellent quality and felt very luxurious. One bedroom has an ensuite and the other links to the main bathroom so it is very private if staying with others. It's the 3rd time we have stayed here and have already booked in our next stay. Can't wait to visit again.

Amazing views and location.

"We loved our Easter holiday at Island View. The location is excellent, being a short walk to both the beach and the train station. But the best part is probably the amazing view from the huge picture window! This is enjoyed from the kitchen-lounge-diner. The availability of the garden is no doubt great in the summer (a bit chilly this Easter, but great to be able to jump down to the coastal path from the back-gate). The standard of facilities is also good. Would love to return."<br/>James

Tranquility

"Another annual amily visit to Island View bites the dust and the apartment is still excellent even in misty weather when the million dollar ocean view cant be seen. Love our time spent here :)"<br/>David Whetter

Wow

"This apartment is without doubt one of the best we have stayed in, the apartment is well equipped with lots of extras. The views from the living room and gardens are breath-taking that you have to pinch yourself that you have the pleasure of the property for your holiday. Thank you to the owner for making everything special and thank you Carbis Holidays for all you have done too Nothing was too much trouble Cannot wait to return again Thank you all "<br/>Peter Saving

Absolutely stunning views, apartment is beautiful!

Loved our stat here, made lots of amazing family memories <3

We have had a wonderful time and really enjoyed our stay with you in this lovely apartment.

Would love to visit again, had lots of fun watching the seagull chicks and the stunning sunset. All the best, hope we can come again xxx

Waking up to this amazing view every morning was a dream.

Thank you for a wonderful week in your beautiful apartment. You have thought of everything to make a perfect holiday.

We have had a great week.

The view is amazing! We've enjoyed the lovely garden too. The apartment has been comfy and its a great having 2 bathrooms. We loved walking to Carbis Bay with all our beach gear and the location is perfect to visit St Ives. We enjoyed the Bean Inn and local fish + chip shop. A great way to relax! Thank you x

Loved the apartment.

Beautiful view comfort and quality fittings. Whats not to like!! We did more exploring this time but we could have spent the week doing nothing much. The train is convient and there awesome food to be had everywhere!!- Guest book review

Another wonderful holiday in Island View and we are sorry to leave.

We have had a good weather all week and lovely coast walks. Apartment is lovely as usual and the garden great to sit in the sun.

We had the best stay at Island View.

The location was great and the apartment was clean and tidy. Stayed in St. Ives a few times but never with a view this great. We will definitely be returning and can not wait to come back again.

A really lovely and well equipped apartment with outstanding views.

Great garden too. Had a great week here.

Lovely apartment with fabulous views and amazing location.

Had a lovely week here, plenty of walking and a few days on the beach. Our best meal was at The Tinner's Arms in Zennor following a long walk - highly recommend.

Lovely views, comfy beds, great garden!

We had a fantastic time here as always in Cornwall. Overall - great, thank you!

Another wonderful holiday.

2nd time we have stayed here. Wonderful view and great weather. Well equipped and speed maintenance service for our issue. Thank you!

Wonderful apartment with a fantastic view!

We`ve had a great week, particularly spending time on the beach. Already recommended to family! Thank you!

Great apartment.

Great view. We came down for the St. Ives September festival. Extra special to be staying in Barbara Hepworth`s old home. Recommend Gwel an Mor for a night of badger watching. Walk to St. Ives is beautiful. Thank you.

We had a lovely week - weather was dry until Friday when storm Anna hit.

Beautiful walks on beach watching the seals. The best bit though was walking on Carbis Bay - favourite place for many years.

3 generations of the family have enjoyed a brilliant holiday here.

It`s a lovely apartment, very comfortable and well equipped, with everything we needed for the stay. The milk, tea bags and sugar were really appreciated after the long journey. Parking is fine - our SUV and the SUV in space 2 each had ample room, even when all 4 spots were in use. All in all, it`s lovely here.

What a find!

A comfy home from home with amazing views. Well stocked with everything we needed. Car parking space a little narrow for us oldies with mobility issues but flat 2 wasn`t using theirs, so this helped. Comfy bed, great to have 2 bathrooms. All good! Love the garden.

Working in high end hospitality ourselves, we can be very fussy.

This place met all our expectations. Everything you wanted was available, everything of the best quality and thought of to have a comfortable and amazing stay. Best of the Best in accommodation, views, location and experience. We will definitely recommend and be back. Thank you and God bless x

So glad we decided to make a second visit this year.

We have had a wonderful time and wish we could have stayed longer. The fan was very wonderful on the hot days. No problem with parking. Everybody out so only driver left in the car. Looking forward to seeing you next year. Thanks for wonderful holidays.

Beautiful flat beautiful location, we will be back :)

What a great week we have had, the apartment is so well equipped.

Any issues the owner was super responsive. Great location for access to so many places. Weather was perfect + the views are amazing.

Beautiful apartment with amazing views - very relaxing.

Great location.

Had an amazing time.

The View is stunning & very relaxing. Wish we had more time but sadly have to leave. We will definitely be back to Cornwall!

Our favourite place in the world ( Carbis Bay).

Spoilt by the incredible views from Island View - could sit for hours just watching the sky and sea. Having first learnt a love of Hepworth on an art trip to St Ives at school it felt like a full circle moment to stay in her former home. Sad to leave but I`m sure we will be back.