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Ocean Shore

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St Ives, Cornwall Show on map

4.7

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  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

Features

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

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48 Customer Reviews

  • "We couldn't get the main TV to work."

    Not a problem, as the smaller one in the bedroom was fine. The apartment itself was excellent, and we couldn't get enough of the fabulous view. Secure parking was a bonus, and the location, only minutes away from the main shops and restaurants, couldn't be bettered.

    Reviewed by Andrew12.5Mar 2024

  • "Lovely comfortable apartment with stunning sea views."

    Thanks for a great stay.

    Reviewed by Barry13.3Feb 2024

  • "Absolutely stunning views across the bay."

    Apartment spotlessly clean and has everything you need. Big bonus having a parking space. Thank you for a wonderful break.

    Reviewed by Kerry12.5Dec 2023

  • "The property was amazing with an incredible view."

    We will definitely be back!

    Thank you for your feedback, we are delighted to hear you thought the property was amazing and you enjoyed the view! We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ian13.3Oct 2023

  • "We had a lovely time in this amazing apartment."

    The views are stunning and we were very happy with Carbis Bay Holidays. I’m sure that we will be back.

    Reviewed by Becky13.3Sep 2023

  • "Amazing apartment!"

    It's in the right location with easy walking distance to local places. It was so beautiful just waking up to the views of the beach! You're also a short drive to other places to visit as well. Bonus to have a parking space in a secure car park but the space is quite tight. I would happily rebook this apartment for a future visit.

    Reviewed by Haroon13.3Aug 2023

  • "Couldn't find a fault with anything brilliant"

    We are thrilled to hear everything was brilliant! Thank you so much for your feedback. Best wishes, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gordon13.3Jul 2023

  • "The apartment is in a nice location a short walk from the town with great views of the beach."

    Everything you could think of was supplied and St Ives is such a lovely place for a break hopefully we will visit again soon.

    Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us your nice feedback! With Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Trevor13.3Jul 2023

  • "Lovely well equipped accommodation,fantastic views."

    Added bonus of parking space allocated to us during our stay.

    Thank you very much for your lovely feedback! We really appreciate it. Best wishes, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Michael13.3Jun 2023

  • "Lovely holiday flat convenient to town and beaches with lovely sea views."

    Had a plumbing problem which was quickly resolved by CBH.

    Thank you so much for your good feedback. We are thrilled to hear you liked the apartment and were pleased with our service. With Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Brian10.8Jun 2023

  • "The most special holiday, our second time there."

    Loved it so much!

    Thank you for your amazing feedback! We are very happy to hear you loved staying at Ocean Shore again! Best wishes, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Olivia13.3Jun 2023

  • "I don’t think Ocean shore could be beaten for location and views!"

    Such a convenient location, so close to the beach but also just a short walk to the shops and harbour. I miss staring out at that lovely view! Well equipped, comfortable and clean. The only thing we would say is that the TV was very slow and would crash a lot - not sure if that’s an issue with the wifi as we were watching Netflix or if the TV could do with being upgraded. Thank you so much for a lovely stay!

    Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback and comments following your stay at Ocean Shore. We really appreciate it. We thank you for making us aware of the TV problem and can assure you that we will investigate to rectify this problem going forward. We are thrilled to see you still had a great stay, rated with the highest score. The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Emily13.3May 2023

  • "Had a lovely week in St Ives the apartment was as described, clean and well maintained, it’s in a great location for walking into town or getting out to some of the other places to see (there are so many!"

    ). I haven’t been for years and really enjoyed being back and relaxing, walking and eating lots of the lovely food available. We would definitely go back again and stay at Ocean Shore!

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear you had a nice time at Ocean Shore and would like to return! We hope to get the opportunity to welcome you back soon! With Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lucy13.3Apr 2023

  • "The only thing that could make it perfect would be to not have blinds on the ..."

    The only thing that could make it perfect would be to not have blinds on the lounge window as the view is so great (or blinds that can be raised)

    Thank you very much for taking the time to leave Feedback following your recent holiday at Ocean Shore. We are pleased to advise that we have checked with the Housekeeper that looks after the apartment and they have confirmed that the blinds on the Living Room windows are of a Venetian style, with slats that can be raised to enable you to make the most of the stunning views over Porthminster Beach. We are very sorry that you weren't aware of this during your stay. 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 Vivienne12.5Oct 2022

  • "Really enjoyed our week here, perfect location and everything you need provided in the apartment."

    The view is amazing. We loved our week so much that we have already booked a return visit for next month.

    Thank you so much for your lovely comments and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Linda13.3Oct 2022

  • "A lovely apartment with amazing views."

    We will definitely return & recommend to others.

    Thank you so much. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay and will return. We are looking forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sue13.3Oct 2022

  • "Lovely, clean apartment, lovely views across Porth Minster beach, ideal location for walking down and up into St Ives."

    Private parking is a major plus in St Ives. Get up early and watch the sunrise from your lounge window.

    Thank you for your wonderful feedback following your recent holiday at Ocean Shore and what a wonderful suggestion to watch the sunrise from the lounge window. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Best wishes, the Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Frances13.3Sep 2022

  • "Great place, very clean, secure parking and an excellent sea view!"

    Thank you.

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

    Reviewed by Dean13.3Sep 2022

  • "Arrived Sat late teatime , had to spend well over an hour cleaning before we felt at all comfortable to bring luggage in."

    Apartment needed high and low deep clean . Body hairs in bathroom cabinet, bedroom blind filthy, body grease on all work surfaces and touch points through out the flat. Chipped crockery, dirty bedside lights, sand and dirt on floors and under sofa cushions.... and much more !! Contacted Carbis Bay Office Monday morning. They sent some one out to look but it seems this is standard that Sykes holidays regard to be 5 star! No feed back given to us .We contacted again Wed morning. Staff came out to meet us but it had to be in their time, to suit their agenda so we had to give up holiday time to meet staff at the apartment .They wouldn't come out after 6pm so we could enjoy afternoon out. We were told this would have been regarded as an emergency so we should have alerted Saturday evening to the emergency number .However even when we highlighted need for deep over haul , the disinterest of the Carbis Bay staff was palpable. Again it appears that the management of the apartment are happy to sell the property as 5 star. Apparently we have to deal with the owner who lives in Australia because that is in the terms and conditions. We booked this apartment as part of South Devon/Cornwall road trip. The previous apartment had been immaculate , managed by the owners who lived locally. As explained to Sykes we had 3 days of commercial trips booked in that part of Cornwall .However we left the apartment early once all the trips had taken place. Didn't want to be in such a grubby environment for a moment longer. Moved on then to another immaculate property . We know what 5 star cleanliness and 5 star customer service looks like. Ocean Shore falls short on all aspects.

    Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, we are pleased that when you reported your findings on the Monday of your stay at the property we were able to get our team down asap, unfortunately on arrival the team were told that you had remedied all the points you have highlighted on your complaint and did not have any photos we could show the cleaner or the owner. You had also declined the offer for us to send the cleaner back down to the property to attend to the deep cleaning issues you had highlighted. The cleaner and the owner have been notified of all the issues you encounted and we will put steps in place to make sure the cleaning issues are addressed and kept on top of. We hope you can appreciate that as all local members of the community with families, we are unable to meet guests outside of office hours unless it is an emergency, in these circumstances we are very happy to help and have a dependable trade team on hand. Thank you again for working with us on this matter, Kind Regards The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Mark3.3Sep 2022

  • "Everything was perfect thank you!"

    !!! The only thing was the state of the baby mattress- please do throw it away as it looks horrendous or replace? Other than that it was so special and we cannot wait to return!!

    Thank you very much for your feedback, we are delighted that you had such a wonderful stay. We will ask the housekeeper to check the mattress and remove for replacement if required. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Olivia13.3Aug 2022

  • "An amazing first visit to St Ives on our first child-free holiday."

    Breath taking views.

    J & KAug 2022

  • "Our honeymoon :) We had an amazing stay at Ocean Shore."

    Views are absolutely breath taking. If you go down to the harbour at night when the boats come in you may be lucky to catch a glimpse of a seal. Super sad to leave utter paradise!!

    A & KAug 2022

  • "Beautiful apartment, stunning views, amazing location 10/10 We will definitely be going back there"

    Thank you for your very special comments and we look forward to welcoming you back to Ocean Shore again in the future. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Mark13.3Jul 2022

  • "This was an extremely wonderful Customer experience."

    May the Good Lord continue to bless your business even in the midst of these uncertain times we a currently living in. Thank you

    Thank you so much for your kind words. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Nigel13.3Jul 2022

  • "Accommodation was great for 2."

    Very clean and plenty of space. Excellent kitchen with everything you needed. View out of window is lovely overlooking a fantastic beach.

    Dear Mr Penberthy, thank you very much for taking the time to leave such lovely Feedback following your recent holiday at Ocean Shore and good to hear you appreciated the wonderful views from the property. We do hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards, the Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Norman13.3Jun 2022

  • "We very much enjoyed our two week stay here and couldn’t have asked for better weather."

    Lovely apartment, like a home away from home, well equipped and clean, fantastic views and prefect location to explore everything St Ives (and beyond) has to offer. Things we did and places we visited: • St Michael’s Mount Gardens and Marazion town. • Open top bus from St Ives to Land’s End – we stopped at Geevor Tin Mine on the way. • Coastal walk from St Ives to Hayle. • Cornish Seal Sanctuary and Gweek. • Lizard Point and Kynance Cove along the coastal paths. • Tintagel Castle. • Looe.

    N & PJun 2022

  • "We absolutely loved our stay at Ocean Shore."

    The view is utterly incredible, the apartment has everything you could possibly need to have a home away from home feel! I do agree with a the comments regarding the mattress - if you're not used to (or like) sleeping on a hard mattress then it would take a few nights to get used to.

    Dear Miss Sharland, Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear you loved your stay at Ocean Shore! We hope to welcome you again soon, Best Regards The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rebecca13.3Apr 2022

  • "Lovely apartment with an utterly stunning view."

    Everything you need for a perfect St Ives getaway!

    M & JApr 2022

  • "The main feature of the property was the view over Porthminster Beach."

    We had some problems: The kitchen tap flew apart and we repaired it ourselves. The bedroom tv remote did not work so we had to buy new batteries. The oven needs a deep clean. The bathroom extractor did not work. The bed was hard and uncomfortable and contributed to cutting short our holiday by 1 day. On leaving, as requested, we stripped the bed to discover very stained pillows which need replacing and the pillow protectors need to be washed.

    Dear Mr Hill, Thank you for taking the time to submit your feedback for your recent stay at Ocean Shore. We are sorry to hear that you encountered the issues you have described in your feedback, had we been made aware in the local office, we could have had these sorted for you to save any inconvenience. Where we are made aware of any problems our guests in situ encounter, we do our upmost to ensure we rectify during your stay by visiting the property and send any necessary trades to make sure your stay is not impacted. We apologise for the bedding, and we will pass this on to the housekeeper, this is not the standard that we would expect the beds in our properties to be in. Please be assured we will look into this. We sincerely hope you had an enjoyable stay and we have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kind Regards, Owner Relations Team, Carbis Bay Holidays. Property Owner

    Reviewed by David6.7Dec 2021

  • "The apartment had everything that we needed for our holiday together with instructions and everything worked."

    The view was superb. Parking was secure.

    Dear Mr Brown, We are delighted to hear you had an enjoyable stay at Ocean Shore. We hope to invite you back in the very near future. Kind Regards, Owner Relations, Carbis bay Holidays Property Owner

    Reviewed by Stephen6.7Oct 2021

  • "Just got back from our holiday in Ocean Shore apartment's in Cornwall, I have to say this apartment is great!"

    Great location with underground parking, only a 5 min walk into the St Ives harbour, very well equipped, apartment was spotless and the views wow what can we say .. they are amazing! We had the best holiday and will definitely be booking this apartment again in the future. Thank you Carbis bay holidays.

    Reviewed by Vikki6.7Sep 2021

  • "Under the covid restrictions we felt safe but it would help if you could contract your clients informing them they may find it difficult booking a restaurant in St."

    ives itself. We managed to book some in the outer areas a few weeks before our holidays. Luckily as we had a car space so were able to travel.

    Reviewed by Howard6.3Jul 2021

  • "Amazing apartment with beautiful views!"

    However the bed was incredibly uncomfortable and we both left with back ache! Also the instructions from carbis bay of how to get in do not work. You have to collect the keys from the apartment from the back and then walk or drive round to the front to unlock the car park gate etc. The instructions sent do not clearly state this so a stressful start!

    Dear Rhianne, Thank you for taking the time to submit feedback. We are disappointed to hear you found that beds uncomfortable, we have liaised with the owner and have asked our housekeepers to have a feel and inspect the mattresses on the next visit. In regard to the collection of keys and the instructions of the access to the car park, we try to be as descriptive as possible but we always welcome feedback, which enables us to improve this. We sincerely hope you enjoyed the apartment and views throughout your stay, Kindest Regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rhianne6.3Jul 2021

  • "We have stayed with Carbis Bay Holidays many times now and have never had cause to complain."

    We have very occasionally had issues during our stay that needed attention but these were always solved speedily and to our satisfaction. We always know that we can trust Carbis Bay Holidays to deliver a stay that meets our expectations.

    Reviewed by John6.7Jun 2021

  • ""What an excellent stay we had, beautiful apartment, quailty furnishings and fittings, stunning sea view."

    Everything you could possibly need is provided. The location is superb and the undercover parking is excellent, and to top off this wonderful short break we had 5 days of lovely sunshine."
    Carol Mellor

    ReviewApr 2019

  • ""Beautiful location overlooking beach with views over the bay."

    Unit very comfortable and fittings to high spec with everything you might need. Would highly recommend."
    Norman

    ReviewFeb 2019

  • "We’ve had a fantastic week in this beautiful flat."

    Weather great too! Thank you!

    ReviewSep 2018

  • "Lovely flat, well equipped fantastic views."

    Wonderful weather!

    ReviewAug 2018

  • "A wonderful well appointed apartment!"

    Enjoyed our week in St Ives very much. Thank you, will recommend to friends and family.

    ReviewJul 2018

  • "Well how did this splendid place escape us for so long?"

    Flipping marvelous in every respect! Thank you – loved everything! Will be back for sure to ‘Ocean Shore’

    ReviewJun 2018

  • "Wonderful holiday in our favorite place and thanks for ordering the sun for our stay!"

    ReviewMay 2018

  • "We couldn’t believe the view when we arrived."

    Lovely little apartment in a great location! We would recommend to friends and family.

    ReviewMay 2018

  • "Fantastic views, perfect locations to celebrate our retirement."

    Great train service.

    ReviewApr 2018

  • "A great location with a wonderful beach view."

    This place has everything needed for a stay in St Ives and is highly recommend.

    ReviewApr 2018

  • "Beautiful apartment, stunning views."

    We have really enjoyed our week here and will be back.

    ReviewMar 2018

  • "Have been coming to St Ives for 20 years now and passed by this flat, so glad we have not visited it, it is the perfect location with the most perfect views over our favorite beach."

    Takes a lot to beat this! We were also very blessed with plenty of sunshine which made for a perfect stay.

    ReviewMar 2018

  • ""We had a fabulous stay in Ocean Shore."

    It’s a beautiful apartment with stunning sea views, the décor in the apartment is lovely and it has everything you need to have a home from home stay. The location was perfect for walking into town or going on the coast path to Carbis Bay. It was an added bonus to have a secure parking space with the property, it was nice to park up the car and then forget about using it until we returned home. The little touches like the free bag, bucket & spades and Milk, Juice and chocolates were very much appreciated. We will definitely be coming to stay again and hopefully in this property again." Elaine Hill

    TestimonialApr 2016

  • "'Ocean Shore is a new addition to our portfolio with guests staying from 2016."

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

    Carbis Bay HolidaysApr 2016

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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

  • Second-floor apartment
  • One king-size bedroom with TV
  • Shower room with a walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • External shared utility
  • Electric heating, underfloor heating in bathroom
  • Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, coin-operated tumble dryer in shared, external utility
  • Smart TV, TV with Freeview, DVD/Blu-Ray player, Sony Bluetooth Sound Dock/Speaker, WiFi, selection of DVDs
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and cot available
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 0.2 miles, pub and beach 0.3 miles
  • Note: Check-in is from 4pm, check-out by 10am
  • Note: Guests are requested to provide their own cot bedding

The property

Set above Porthminster Beach, at Carrack Widden, on the terrace in St Ives, this one bedroom, second floor apartment enjoys stunning sea views from its living area, a short stroll from the harbour, town centre, beaches, and St Ives scenic railway.

Sleeping two, with an infant, its perfect for a romantic retreat or a young family’s holiday to St Ives.

The open plan design means whether you’re cooking, dining or relaxing you’ll benefit from the stunning sea views from the large window in the living area, which frame a picture postcard view of Porthminster Beach and St Ives Bay, take a seat in the two comfy armchairs placed by the window and relax watching the everchanging colours of the ocean or enjoy the entertainment package provided, with a 40″ Samsung Smart Full HD television, with DVD/Blu-Ray player. The kitchen/diner is within the open plan living space, ideal for socialising with the chef, and benefiting from the views, a round glass topped table with four matching grey leather dining chairs are provided, the contemporary kitchen is well-appointed with white units, spacious worktops and integrated dishwasher and washing machine, providing all you need for your holiday, additional coin operated commercial washing facilities are available in the laundry building at the back of the building.

The master king-sized bed is sumptuously dressed in Egyptian cotton, to help with a peaceful night’s sleep, this tranquil room offers plenty of storage space for your holiday outfits, a shower room with walk in rain shower and under-floor heating, is conveniently located adjacent to it.

Treat yourself to a delicious meal on Porthminster Beach, its just a short walk from the apartment and there is a choice of café or fine dining restaurant, the sea views are breath-taking, St Ives is surrounded by glorious sandy beaches, a pretty working harbour and pretty cobbled streets full of boutiques, cafes, unique shops and galleries, a visit to the largest, the Tate and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden highlights the towns link with artist worldwide with many exhibitions to enjoy.

The South West Coast Path is a walker’s paradise, it circles Cornwall’s coastline, and you can join it just a few steps from the apartment, locally it heads towards Zenor in one direction and the Hayle Estuary and Carbis Bay Beach in the other, like the scenic railway, which follows a similar stunning coastline journey with breath-taking views all the way. Carbis Bay Beach is a spectacular stretch of golden sand, with award winning, Blue Flag status, crystal clear waters, this secluded bay is lifeguarded at peak times, so ideal for experiencing the water sports on offer.

Watching the sun set over St Ives is hard to match but with St Michaels Mount, near Penzance in the background its truly majestic and well worth a visit, just like a romantic night out at the open air theatre, near Lands End, The Minack is dramatically cut out of the edge of a Cornish cliffside, venture into the tropics of the rainforest at the Eden Project, near St Austell, or trace the filming locations for the BBC TV series Poldark or Doc Martin both filmed in Cornwall, the little ones will love the animals at Newquay Zoo or Paradise Park, near Hayle. If you’re a beach lover then Ocean Shore is an idyllic choice for a holiday and well located for exploring St Ives and Cornwall.

Carrack Widden

Carrack Widden Apartments are ideally positioned overlooking Porthminster Beach on The Terrace in St Ives enjoying stunning coastal views across St Ives Bay to Godrevy Lighthouse and beyond. They are ideally located for the town and beaches.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

ST IVES

Penzance 6 miles.

One of Cornwall's prettiest harbour towns, St Ives offers narrow streets, tight-packed cottages nestling around the quayside, the Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth museum, fabulous beaches, superb shops, a thriving community of artists, great pubs and restaurants and much more. With its semi Bohemian lifestyle and romantic air, it's easy to see why this is the county's premier holiday resort. The surrounding area has much for the visitor to see and do with abundant wildlife, fabulous coastal walks, top quality surfing and the Celtic mysteries of the Land's End Peninsula are all within easy reach. A superb destination!

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There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £100 for this property. Access from the secure car park to the apartment is via an internal staircase with 34 steps. Covered car park with a maximum width of 2.4m. There is a height restriction at the entrance of 2.02m.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Last minute
  • Christmas