Far Cliffs

4.4★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

15 Customer Review(s)

John
August 2024

“This is a beautiful apartment with every comfort, but one or two minor suggestions for the benefit of other users, should be considered.”

1) A small rack placed inside the en-suite shower for holding user items: gel, spounge, flannel, soap etc would be helpful. 2) A dish rack on the kitchen sink for holding tea cups,side plates,etc after light washing and which do not need, or justify the use of the dishwasher.

1) A small rack placed inside the en-suite shower for holding user items: gel, spounge, flannel, soap etc would be helpful. 2) A dish rack on the kitchen sink for holding tea cups,side plates,etc after light washing and which do not need, or justify the use of the dishwasher.

- John, August 2024

Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback. We shall look into the points you have raised. Kind regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Helen August 2024

“Beautiful property and really great location.”

One minor thing you may wish to think of - the internal doors slam automatically and make a loud noise. Some door frame liners/softeners may help with this.

- Helen, August 2024

Thank you for your feedback we are pleased to see that you had a good holiday. We hope to see you again in the near future. Kind regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Andrew July 2024

“The apartment was lovely - very clean and comfortable and we loved the view from the balcony.”

Would recommend and we’re looking to re-book for next Summer.

- Andrew, July 2024

Thank you for your feedback we are pleased that you enjoyed the apartment. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Warmest regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Rebecca May 2024

“Two weeks after getting back , the smile is still there !”

Great apartment in a perfect position, easy 4 minute walk to the railway station to get in and out of the still wonderful St Ives , train always on time and regular with free parking on site of the apartments what more can you ask for . I/we am a fussy old bugger when it comes to where I/we stay and the quality , cleanliness and lay out of the place , I cannot give Far Cliffs a better review than to say , I /we would love to return in the future to Far cliffs time and again , It was peaceful , stunning views over Carbis Bay and St Ives Harbour/Island . The lounge / Kitchen was of a great standard , the bathrooms idea and both bedrooms very comfortable indeed , one is a little smaller than the other , there was nothing that did not work , everything was very comfortable and any very small defects where so small they would not matter , you really would be picky to point those out , for me a high review would be 9 out of 10 , really don't do 10s , Far cliffs would be 9.6 in my view . I should add this review is from a late 50s and late 40s lady , no children in our party

- Rebecca, May 2024

Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback we are glad you had a good time. We hope to see you again in the near future. Kind regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Derek August 2023

“Whilst the quality of the apartment is very good there are a number of small details you might like to know about: 1) The washing machine is incorrectly installed therefore the door does not close correctly.”

2) The piece of metal, in the main bedroom door frame into which the latch fits, is loose and is likely to cause a problem 3) There is a 50p size brown stain on the single seater "armchair" 4) the LED lights, to the balcony, do not appear to work 5) One of the downlighters (I forget which room - sorry) stopped working whilst we were there None of the above caused us any concern, we had a great time, I simple thought real feedback is helpful I am quite happy for you to publish any or all of this feedback however, the general feedback is more for you facilities manager than relating to the quality of the stay so is your choice to publish, or not

- Derek, August 2023

Thank you for taking time to give us feedback we shall look into the point you have raised to improve. We are glad you had a great time and hope to see you again in the near future. Warm regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
The T.-Family Apr 2023

“Lovely apartment wonderful stay.”

P.S. We couldn't write much because we had to rush out the door at 10 a.m.

- The T.-Family, Apr 2023
Christopher October 2022

“Unfortunately for us, having spent hours searching the internet for a place to stay in Carbis Bay, we eventually chose Far Cliffs!”

The interior furnishings, are key for our choice, comfort is very important, so I look in detail at the visual level of comfort. The criteria is, wonderful sea views, peaceful environment, beautiful comfortable furnishings. Far Cliffs, is not the Apartment that is shown or offered on Sykes Cottages web site, nor indeed, any of the other platforms it is advertised on! The furniture has been changed and nothing is representative on your site. Indeed the Sofa and Chair set, must be the most uncomfortable set ever made! Sofa is too low, too deep, and too hard, equally the arm chairs are the same, we spend most of the week sitting on the dining chairs! They really do need changing. They Look good, please don’t be deceived. I felt all my searching and cross checking of furnishings was a complete waste of time. The building site next door is something else!! Noisy, dirty, totally unacceptable for a peaceful holiday, we had the doors closed all day, but in warmer climates, it would be a terrible disappointment on all levels. Sadly for me, the reviews drop down box was not working properly, so was unable to read previous reviews and was unaware of building works. This key problem should be highlighted at the beginning of the description details, and should be reflected in the price, until the works are completed. That would be fair and upfront, not at the end of the documents where most people are likely to miss it. Far Cliffs was clean, the beds were comfy and all the appliances worked well. Would we come back. NO! not until the buildings next door are completed and they replace the lounge sofa set. Please update your websites to include the change of all furnishings, misleading and inaccurate!

- Christopher, October 2022

Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback and comments following your stay at Far Cliffs. We appreciate it. Please note for your information that there was a notification on our homepage prior to the booking, which informs customers that there are building works taking place adjacent to The Sands apartment for the Azure development. We are sorry that you have not seen this. Further we are saddened to hear that the lounge sofa set was not to your liking. Unfortunately this is down to personal preference but we have noted this and will leave this up to the consideration of the owner. The description has now been updated and the property has had new professional photography completed so it is an accurate representation of the property. With Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Property Owner
Garry September 2022

“Exactly as advertised”

- Garry, September 2022

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
E. Sep 2022

“Beautiful apartment, everything you needed.”

Amazing views. Carbis Bay, St Ives is beautiful. My husband loved the train. We will be back. Far Cliffs is the Best. Building work didn't put us off.

- E., Sep 2022
Adam August 2022

“Lovely property with good facilities.”

The only reservations were proximity of the building works and the noise which restricted use of the balcony and meant we had to keep windows shut during the day. A couple of items were missing such as a fan and the property managers were helpful in providing this. It was a beautifully appointed apartment overall and the good weather meant good days out so we worked around the working hours of the builders.

- Adam, August 2022
C.& S. Aug 2022

“Lovely apartment which exceeded expectations!”

Great base for exploring St Ives etc. Would thoroughly recommend.

- C.& S., Aug 2022
A., Y. and H. Aug 2022

“Beautiful apartment, very attentive staff.”

Wonderful holiday. Amazing view night and day. Building works didn't put us off having a thoroughly lovely holiday. We would love to stay again!

- A., Y. and H., Aug 2022
Nicholas July 2022

“You failed to mention the very large and noisy building project going on right next to Number 10 - The Sands We will still use you again - but hotels have to tell you about building work - so i don't see why you should be any different.”

All in all - a bit naughty we felt

- Nicholas, July 2022

Please be aware that the notification on our homepage informs all guests including yourself before booking that there are building works taking place adjacent to The Sands apartments for the Azure development. Kind Regards The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Helen July 2022

“Sadly the building works adjacent to these apartments and unfortunately this apartment in particular (being an end apartment right next to building works) was more extensive than we had been led to believe (July 22).”

Building work started at 8am with diggers, loud bangs, foul language, delivery lorries and dust. This all but made it impossible to use the balcony area in the mornings or the working day. At the end of every day we had to clean the dust off the balcony table and chairs before we tried to sit on it in the evening (when building works had finished for the day) to enjoy the views. Unfortunately this detracted from our enjoyment of this lovely apartment . The building works did not afford us our well deserved holiday 'lie ins' in the mornings or the relaxing experience we had hoped for from our holiday. Finding ourselves having to go out for most of the day to avoid the noise and the dust from the building works. I feel this impairment should be stressed more in your advertising of these apartments as the work will continue for the rest of the summer 22 and into the autumn 22 months to varying degrees. Also the secure gates to the property are well worn and slow to open/close with the pedestrian gate being to heavy for me in particular to open on my own without help. Perhaps some oil may help but the gate itself as it was very heavy so I'm not sure how the elderly or infirm would manage opening the pedestrian gate. I appreciate the need for gates and they are welcome for security but i think some fine tuning maybe required here.

- Helen, July 2022

Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate it! Please be aware that the notification on our homepage informs all guests including yourself before booking that there are building works taking place adjacent to The Sands apartments for the Azure development. We do take inconvenience and disturbance to a guest's stay seriously and are very sorry to hear that you were unhappy with the noise and dust from the building works. Our notification of the building works on the homepage is visible for all customers prior to booking and therefore gives all customers the opportunity to consider potential disruption before booking. The gates to the property are maintained by the management company of The Sands development, but we can assure you that we will pass this feedback on to rectify any issues going forward. We hope you had an overall good stay at Far Cliffs and we look forward to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Nicola April 2022

“Beautiful holiday home.”

- Nicola, April 2022

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Summary

First Floor apartment
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double with Smart TV
Family bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, sitting area and balcony
Gas central heating with underfloor heating
Electric combi microwave/oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer
3 x Smart TVs, DVD player and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and travel cot available
Parking
Balcony with furniture
Communal front lawn
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.3 miles
Note: Check-in is from 4pm, check-out by 10am

The property

Perched on the Cornish coast in Carbis Bay is this inviting apartment, Far Cliffs.

Enjoying elevated views of the Celtic Sea, St. Ives and Godrevy Lighthouse, whilst also boasting access to the treasures within the Penwith Heritage Coast, Far Cliffs is a desirable holiday home for a family of four or two couples.

After savouring the sea breeze, make your way up to this attractive dwelling and find yourself in a contemporary open-plan living space.

Unwind on the ample seating in front of the Smart TV.

Progress over to the kitchen where you will find an abundance of appliances, including a dishwasher and integrated fridge/freezer, for you to create delectable meals with.

Get together around the close-by dining table and enjoy a tasty meal as you crack open a bottle of wine and plan your holiday itinerary.

As the day draws to a close, make your way to two thoughtfully laid out bedrooms, one being a pretty, double bed, and the other being a master room, featuring elegant furnishings and a king-size bed, along with an en-suite shower room; both rooms come with Smart TVs for evening entertainment.

Further down the corridor is a contemporary family bathroom, a space hosting a bath with shower over for you to soak up in after a day of beachfront fun.

The balcony is the perfect spot for some peaceful, alfresco dining as the waves crash in the background.

Head to Carbis Bay Beach and partake in a range of waterspots with the Ocean Sports Centre or enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the Carbis Bay Spa, before embarking on the South West Coastal Path towards St. Ives.

After reaching St. Ives, be sure to venture to The Island with its quiet Porthgwidden Beach or sunbathe on the renowned Porthminster sands; why not immerse yourself in the town's art scene and spend the afternoon at The Leach Pottery or Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden?

Visit Hayle and learn of the town's coastal history at the Heritage Centre, before dipping your toes in the waters of the town's swimming pool or Porthkidney beach and relishing spot of birdwatching at the RSPB Hayle Estuary.

Make the most of this part of Cornwall and traverse the South West Coastal Path through the landmarks and scenery of the Penwith Heritage Coast; or travel south to the settlements along the coast, including Penzance and Newlyn.

With plenty to see and do, you and the family will adore Far Cliffs!

The Sands

The Sands Apartments are a prestigious development of contemporary apartments of various designs, ideally positioned to maximise the views across St Ives Bay and convenient for the Blue Flag accredited Carbis Bay beach.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

CARBIS BAY

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

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

There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £250 for this property.

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Reviews & Ratings

“This is a beautiful apartment with every comfort, but one or two minor suggestions for the benefit of other users, should be considered.”

“Beautiful property and really great location.”

“The apartment was lovely - very clean and comfortable and we loved the view from the balcony.”

“Two weeks after getting back , the smile is still there !”

“Whilst the quality of the apartment is very good there are a number of small details you might like to know about: 1) The washing machine is incorrectly installed therefore the door does not close correctly.”

“Lovely apartment wonderful stay.”

“Unfortunately for us, having spent hours searching the internet for a place to stay in Carbis Bay, we eventually chose Far Cliffs!”

“Exactly as advertised”

“Beautiful apartment, everything you needed.”

“Lovely property with good facilities.”

“Lovely apartment which exceeded expectations!”

“Beautiful apartment, very attentive staff.”

“You failed to mention the very large and noisy building project going on right next to Number 10 - The Sands We will still use you again - but hotels have to tell you about building work - so i don't see why you should be any different.”