Blue Vista | Carbis Bay | Carrack Gladden | Cornwall

4.5★

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

55 Customer Review(s)

R, G, S, C, K, T & E
Oct 2024

“We had a lovely family week.”

The weather was great, apartment well equipped, lovely view. Access is easy for St Ives to walk or go on the train. We'll definitely be back again.

The weather was great, apartment well equipped, lovely view. Access is easy for St Ives to walk or go on the train. We'll definitely be back again.

- R, G, S, C, K, T & E, Oct 2024
The A's and F's Sep 2024

“Very spacious and well equipped apartment, gorgeous views, amazing location.”

Train station across the road was very handy. Beds were so comfy. Would definitely come again and would recommend. Thank you for our stay!

- The A's and F's, Sep 2024
Paul August 2024

“Fab spacious apartment amazing views, we loved popping on the train to visit places.”

Lots of places to eat especially in St Ives. If you like Pizza Onzo in St Ives is the place to be. The beds were so comfy! I loved having some downtime here on the Beach.♡

- Paul, August 2024

Thank you for your feed back we are pleased to see you had a lovely holiday. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the near future. Kindest Regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
The S's Aug 2024

“Fantastic week in this beautiful apartment, the views are stunning over Carbis Bay and St Ives.”

The train is great and so are the coastal walks. To top it all, we got fantastic weather!

- The S's, Aug 2024
The B's Aug 2024

“Fantastic week in this beautiful apartment, the views are stunning over Carbis Bay and St Ives.”

The train is great and so are the coastal walks. To top it all, we got fantastic weather.

- The B's, Aug 2024
The S's Aug 2024

“Lovely views from the balcony.”

Ample space, feels very cosy to stay in. Really comfortable and soft beds and very well equipped kitchen. Love how it is within walking distance of so many things! The train station is really convenient as it is so close. It was nice to see the games provided in the cabinet catered for all age groups.

- The S's, Aug 2024
The S's Jul 2024

“Great apartment in a fabulous location with amazing views.”

Great restaurants in Carbis Bay and St Ives. Beaches and sea fun and even several days of sunshine!

- The S's, Jul 2024
The S & F Family Jul 2024

“Great apartment, in a fantastic location with amazing views.”

Good restaurants in Carbis Bay & St Ives. Beach & Sea fun and even several days of Sunshine.

- The S & F Family, Jul 2024
The M's Jul 2024

“Fantastic week here!”

The apartment is gorgeous with such stunning views. Great location to walk into St Ives and down to the beach which is beautiful. Highly recommend the restaurant called La Casita at the top of Carbis Bay.

- The M's, Jul 2024
The S's Jun 2024

“What a ways to celebrate my 60th birthday with my family.”

Thank you for a well equipped penthouse. The transport system in St Ives was great along the beautiful Carbis Bay Beach.

- The S's, Jun 2024
The A Family Jun 2024

“What a way to celebrate my 60th birthday with my family.”

. It was perfect. Thank you for a well equipped and clean penthouse. The transport system to St Ives was great along with beautiful Carbis Bay beach.

- The A Family, Jun 2024
H May 2024

“What a terrible disappointment, upon opening the front door we were greeted with an awful musty smell along with dirt and very tired fixtures and fittings.”

We encountered, grease, dust, cobwebs a disgusting leaking toilet brush. The furniture on the balcony that was completely covered in seagull excrement making it completely unusable. The furniture is tired and grubby and sofa is well past its best and impossible to sit in. The bath towels were thin and so small they barely covered us, nothing like the lovely plump pile in the photos. This property is completely misrepresented and is a million miles from being luxurious. The view is amazing and fortunately the beds were comfortable otherwise this would be 1 star. The customer service from Sykes and Carbis Bay Holidays was a disgrace. Having asked to be relocated to another property the request was refused because ‘maintenance’ don’t warrant it.

- H, May 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave Feedback following your recent stay at Blue Vista. We are pleased to hear you appreciated the amazing views from the property but concerned to read your additional comments. These have been passed to the Owner of Blue Vista, who has asked us to pass on his apologies to you, and the Housekeeper that looks after the property for and their consideration and attention. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
The T's Apr 2024

“We have had a lovely stay at this beautiful well equipped penthouse for a special family holiday <3 Taking home many happy memories.”

- The T's, Apr 2024
S, J, M, S & K Apr 2024

“We have had a lovely week at this beautiful well equipped penthouse for a special family holiday.”

Taking home many happy memories, especially of those magnificent views and the fun and laughter. Highly recommend La Casita.

- S, J, M, S & K, Apr 2024
Corrina March 2024

“The property is exactly as described with stunning views.”

The property is very spacious and well equipped with everything you need. The beds are comfortable with lovely luxurious clean linen. Plenty of room for the whole family to stay comfortably. What a beautiful place to spend a holiday in. Will definitely go again.

- Corrina, March 2024

Thank you for your feedback we are glad you had a good holiday and look forward to welcoming you back again in the near future. Warm regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Emma February 2024

“We stay at Blue Vista every year and the views and internal space for a larger family can’t be beaten.”

However over the last few years we have noticed the company is lacking in the ‘luxury’ it promises. The property was NOT CLEAN and fit for purpose. Dirty kitchen, unclean bathroom floor, hairs in the beds and a thick layer of dust. Then when I brought this to the attention of Carbis bay holidays I was made to feel it was my problem and that I was being too fussy. The house keeper came to do a re clean and offered me some cleaning products incase I spot anything else not clean! Hardly the start of a relaxing luxury break. Also the heating and hot water had been switched off so that was another red flag. In my experience from other self catering holidays, toiletries are provided as well as a substantial welcome pack with wines and treats. Carbis bay holidays provided a pint of milk and some chocolate drops. Again, not really in line with their branding of ‘luxury’ They claim no toiletries is due to the environment, but we holiday in plenty of places that manage to provide these in a refillable sustainable away, still giving a luxury feel. The property location and view can not be beaten but it is let down by Carbis Bay holidays. I will be careful to avoid booking with them in the future. And sadly do not recommend. A property like this deserves to be let through an agency who provide a true luxury and customer service to its customers and Carbis bay certainly does not deliver on this. In fact any holiday home luxury or not should be provided in a clean hospitable state for people looking for a relaxing holiday.

- Emma, February 2024

Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback we are sorry that you experienced issues during your stay. We shall look into the points you have raised to improve upon these in the future. We hope you will reconsider booking with us again in the near future. Kind Regards Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Stewart December 2023

“The flat was absolutely beautiful clean and comfy.”

The issues we had were - only 3 dishwashing tablets for a week with the family was really inadequate. No oven gloves provided in the kitchen - this is a safety concern and should be standard. Thank you for the starter milk and buscuits! Very nice touch

- Stewart, December 2023

Thank you for your feedback we shall work on the points raised for future improvements, We hope to see you again in the near future. Warm regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Marion November 2023

“This is the second time (only this booking under my name) that I spend time in this wonderful apartment with a group of friends.”

We all enjoyed our stay immensely and all facilities provided us with a perfect place to get together. Location could not be better as easy access to all places whatever you wish to do. Good place to leave the car parked up and enjoy walking or make use of public transport. Note to owner: The bracket for the guttering roughly in the middle of the left hallway windows has been blown off. Water is pouring down the windows like a waterfall and this was particularly noisy at night.

- Marion, November 2023

Thank you for the kind review, The management company has been informed about the guttering. The owner. Property Owner
The S's Nov 2023

“Great week in Carbis Bay!”

Bonus was spotting seals and dolphins from the balcony! Would recommend Becks Fish and Chips, Yellow Canary pasties, St Ives Bakery cruffins and cinnamon buns, Porthgwidden Beach in St Ives (sheltered with a nice café) and Porthmeor for wetsuit and bodyboard hire - great fun!

- The S's, Nov 2023
Andrew October 2023

“Couldn’t fault it, we had an excellent time.”

- Andrew, October 2023
Geoffrey September 2023

“Absolutely brilliant holiday.”

The apartment was great just the Internet kept cutting out. We will be booking again.

- Geoffrey, September 2023

Thank you for your feedback, we are delighted to hear you had a brilliant holiday, we will be sure take a look into the internet. We hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Sharon July 2023

“Apartment was amazing so much room, earlier check in say 2 pm and later checkout day 11am would be a bonus but I understand logistics of cleaning apartments.”

Great stay Thankyou

- Sharon, July 2023
Amanda July 2023

“We loved Blue Vista, we didn’t want to leave.”

The apartment was very well equipped, very comfortable and the views were out of this world. Having the beach so close and the Trainline to St Ives was so convenient. I can’t wait to rebook!!

- Amanda, July 2023
Helen June 2023

“Lovely apartment,couldn't fault”

- Helen, June 2023
Andy May 2023

“Fantastic property, spacious, clean, comfortable beds, had everything we needed for a great week”

- Andy, May 2023
Iain September 2022

“Absolutely amazing apartment in a fabulous location.”

Can’t find one fault. Everybody from the teenagers to the us old folk enjoyed everything about it

- Iain, September 2022
Rachel April 2022

“We love this property and have returned most years.”

All in all it is part of our family story with a view which cannot be bettered and brilliant facilities for us all to be together. Thank you!

- Rachel, April 2022

Dear Mrs Hubbard, Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear you all got together for your holidays and enjoyed the views. We hope to welcome you again in the near future. Best Regards The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Tiff November 2021

“Fantastic property However it had the earliest checking out time and have ever come across at 9 am If check in is not before 5pm then you are expecting a full 8 hours before check out and check in which is excessive and does not represent value for money when we have paid for 2 days -actually getting a day and a half Also more info (such as how to get hot water!”

!!) would be useful Finally was bombarded by emails and text message ending after arrival telling me to get ready to leave (even though we had another day) which felt quite shouty

- Tiff, November 2021

Dear Dr Earle, Thank you for taking the time to send us your feedback. Our check in and check out times are currently being reviewed after listening to our guests and our housekeepers. We apologise that you felt bombarded; as a company we like to ensure that you have all the information you need and in the past have found this gives our guests the time to process and action any points on the 'departure' email. We hope to invite you back in the future. Kind Regards, Owner Relations, Carbis Bay Holidays Property Owner
Alan September 2021

“Firstly I would mention that we are very familiar with the location of this property, and this area of Cornwall generally, as we have stayed in one of the holiday apartments in the neighbouring block (with exactly the same outlook) many, many times.”

The outstanding feature of this property, for us, was the full width balcony where we were hoping to be able sit out and enjoy the benefit of the view. However, we were disappointed in the tired and run down state of the balcony. The stucco walls were long overdue for a repaint and the floor tiles needed a deep clean i.e. a pressure wash). We noticed in the visitors' book that other visitors had also commented on this and they said they had mentioned it on a previous occasion.

- Alan, September 2021

Dear Mr Barber, Firstly we would like to thank you for taking the time to submit your feedback. The owner of Blue Vista would like us to send our apologies and this is the response: Living in The Netherlands due to Covid_19 restrictions we were unable this year to come over to the UK, in particular Carbis Bay. At the Annual General Meeting of the owners on 16th November 2020, it was stated by me that painting of the balcony that year had been forgotten. The development management promised rectification as soon as possible. Apparently this remedial work has not been done. Receiving the comment, I made complaints to the development management company; repair and repainting has to be done this winter. We apologise to the visitors, but the negligence was beyond our control. On behalf of Carbis Bay Holidays, we would like to reassure you that all guest comments are taken into consideration and we action accordingly. We sincerely hope to invite you back in the near future. Kind Regards, Owner Relations, Carbis Bay Holidays Property Owner
Amanda September 2021

“This was a home from home, the kitchen area and facilities and utensils were exceptional.”

The comfort of the living area and bedrooms were just great. We loved it so much and will be looking forward to returning. If I had one little niggle it would be the parking. For an appartment that sleeps eight people there is only one parking space and nowhere on the surrounding streets to park, thats not a complaint Other than that just perfect, Thankyou

- Amanda, September 2021

Dear Amanda, Firstly we would like to thank you for taking the time to submit feedback regarding your recent stay at Blue Vista. Its lovely to hear you thoroughly enjoyed the apartment. We are so fortunate to be able to offer parking with our properties, we are lucky to have a choice of car parks surrounding the bay as well, so we apologies that you found the parking a limited, we would always recommend using the local car parks that can be booked via JustPark in advance. We sincerely hope to invite you back in the future. Kind Regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Nicola August 2021

“The condition of the balcony is not great.”

Provided feedback on this last year and it looks no different. The cooker is also old and not great. Not heard anything yet about the £100 damages deposit.

- Nicola, August 2021

Dear Nicola, Thank you for taking the time to submit your feedback for your recent stay at Blue Vista. We have passed on your feedback to the property owner, its much appreciated that you took the time. We do not have on record that you paid a security deposit; you had a Good Housekeeping Bond added to your booking, which means we put an authorization on your card, similar to when you stay in hotels, we didn't physically take the money. Due to our integration into the Sykes Family, our policy has changed. We sincerely hope to invite you back in the future. Kind Regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Keith June 2021

“Fantastic location and views, beds very comfortable, large rooms, great facilities.”

Balcony requires maintenance and cleaning. Bed 4 requires better ventilation as no windows just a closed skylight.

- Keith, June 2021
Testimonial Aug 2020

“"Fab holiday during corona times!”

!! See you again ?"

- Testimonial, Aug 2020
Testimonial Aug 2020

““A lovely week here again in Carbis Bay after such a strange year in isolation.”

Love the views, the beach and the sea. So appreciate this and seeing the family again, Look forward to returning soon!” The Coles Family from Wales

- Testimonial, Aug 2020
Testimonial Dec 2019

““*Christmas 2019* The ‘Normans’ from Northampton, London & one travelled from India!”

And…. A Christmas birthday too! And…. Spectacular views over the sea! Beautiful Carbis Bay didn’t disappoint again, our second year of Christmas by the sea. A special experience walking on the beach on Christmas day. This is a lovely apartment, lovely china helped make the dining experience lovely on Christmas day. Attention to detail very evident to make Christmas in Cornwall our very best Christmas together. Thank you!”

- Testimonial, Dec 2019
Testimonial Oct 2019

“What a wonderful place!”

We enjoyed the equipment wifi, Netflix, Playstation. The apartment was cosy and warm with stunning views! We loved walking to the beautiful town, St Ives. We will definitely be back! Nannenbery

- Testimonial, Oct 2019
Testimonial May 2019

“Another wonderful trip to Blue Vista – Thank you.”

Hubbard & Andrews

- Testimonial, May 2019
Testimonial Oct 2018

“A lovely week again in Carbis Bay & surrounding areas.”

The Weather was good. The apartment vwery cosy with great views. See you next year!! Rachel, Gerald, Stu, Kim, Tom & Chris

- Testimonial, Oct 2018
Testimonial Oct 2018

“"Another enjoyable stay.”

The views are amazing and still not far from the beach. It is just a lovely place to stay."

- Testimonial, Oct 2018
Susan Jaggar Aug 2018

“We enjoyed a lovely family holiday in Carbis Bay in the lovely sized and well equipped apartment overlooking the beautiful bay.”

The accommodation had views to die for and the train to St. Ives was fantastic and used it most days. It is somewhere I would certainly return to, but have to say the upholstery in the lounge was a little tired and needed cleaning. The general cleanliness also required more attention to detail as it is advertised as a 5 star apartment. The outside patio areas also require a little tlc. We enjoyed the recommended restaurants in the area particularly Casita and the great fish and chips We had a lovely holiday making many happy menories with our grandchildren.

- Susan Jaggar, Aug 2018
Testimonial Jul 2018

“"Excellent views, clean and tidy.”

Great access to the train station. Extremely pleased with the creature comforts. We will be returning as everything that we could need for a relaxing holiday. Thank you"

- Testimonial, Jul 2018
Testimonial Jun 2018

“A great apartment with everything you need a lovely welcome food hamper, great views over the bay lots of memories made.”

Thank you - Kerri

- Testimonial, Jun 2018
Testimonial Jun 2017

“Excellent views, clean and tidy, great access to train, Extremely pleased with creature comforts, We will be returning as everything that we could need for a relaxing holiday.”

Thank you The Wilson's

- Testimonial, Jun 2017
Testimonial Jul 2015

““This was my second holiday using your company and I have to say it was just like the first time, absolutely first class!”

The accommodation was amazing, the views just out of this world, we couldn’t have asked for anywhere better to stay to enjoy Carbis Bay and St Ives. I love the fact that this property and the previous one we stayed at a few years ago had such a helpful and comprehensive book of instructions on all appliances etc, and recommendations on places to visit and eat at etc, we ate in a few nights and Blue Vista had the best equipped kitchen we've ever had in a holiday home, even down to sharp chopping knives which is a first at anywhere I’ve ever stayed before too! Thank you for making our holiday extra special, I won’t hesitate to recommend you to friends and family and i have no doubt I will be using your company again in the future!” N.Cospey

- Testimonial, Jul 2015
Testimonial Jul 2015

““We enjoyed a lovely family holiday at the Blue Vista, Michelle the house keeper was very nice and pleasant.”

Blue Vista is very spacious and very clean, a good apartment for a large family, I am sure we will be back very soon.” J.Britland

- Testimonial, Jul 2015
Testimonial Jun 2015

“"We had a wonderful week at Blue Vista, thoroughly enjoyed the apartment and view and the location was perfect" M.”

Moore

- Testimonial, Jun 2015
Testimonial Jun 2015

“"We really did enjoy our week at Blue Vista and in Carbis Bay itself.”

The apartment exceeded our expectations, stunning view, very comfortable, spacious, light and airy and perfect for us all (parents, my sister, 3 children and myself). The open plan layout was great and the use of the Wii and having wifi was excellent. The fluffy white towels and duvets made it very homely and the complimentary cream tea, wine, tea and coffee was all much appreciated. With regards to local restaurants and things we did... we LOVED Becks Fish and Chips and ended up getting take-away from there 3 times, we also had a lovely Sunday lunch at the Carbis Bay Hotel, the food, service and wine all excellent. The Tescos a 5 min drive away was very handy for essentials, as was the CostCutters just up the road from the apartment. We took the train into St Ives and back on a couple of occasions and walked there also, it's a lovely walk and well worth doing. We also walked the other way along the path to Porth Kidney sands, a stunning stretch of beach when the tide is out and great to jog along in the morning. We hired kayaks from Ocean Sports on Carbis Bay beach, but generally spent most of our afternoons body boarding, or just sitting and enjoying the sandy beach and Kellys ice-cream! The blue flag beach with a RNLI lifeguards is ideal. We took a half day trip to Mousehole and Lands End - Mousehole is a truly quaint, tiny fishing village, really beautiful with great little coffee shops. Lands End is pretty touristy, but also worth a trip. We took a short boat trip out to see the seals on the Dolly P from St Ives (£10 per adult £8 per child), it's a fast boat around the bays and out to a small island, we saw 6 of the 40 seals who apparently frequent the island, it was fun and my niece and nephew (7 and 9) really enjoyed it. Loved the scones from Pengenna Pasties, although their too crumbly pasties weren't great. I took myself off to the Barbara Hepworth and thought that was great, peaceful and worth a visit (although still found the staff/curators stuffy!). Blue Vista was a perfect base/home for our weeks holiday in Cornwall." M.Moore

- Testimonial, Jun 2015
Testimonial May 2015

“"We have a wonderful time at Blue Vista, the accommodation was very clean and well maintained.”

We were really pleased with the location and the car parking was a bonus too. We had a lovely meal in town at the harbour side fish and chip shop as well as pizza express, both great locations and views. We enjoyed drinks at many of the bars on the harbour all very hospitable and welcoming. Overall I was extremely happy with the holiday and will defiantly be returning in the summer." L. Clayton

- Testimonial, May 2015
Testimonial May 2015

“"Blue Vista was spacious, clean, nicely presented, the view was to die for and the balcony didn’t present any problems with the little ones.”

The beach is beautiful and brilliant for children so worth the struggle up and down the hill. We went to the Minack theatre which is amazing and saw a show which was very entertaining. We did do take away fish and chips from the local recommended restaurant and ate them on the beach they were very good. We went to Play Zone soft play in Carbis Bay and it was a really good soft play centre even the older kids 13, 14, and 15 enjoyed it!" L. Llewhellyn

- Testimonial, May 2015
Testimonial Apr 2015

“"The holiday we spent in St Ives was fantastic, we had many trips, such as to Land´s End, Falmouth, Truro, Penzance, Newquay etc.”

Blue Vista was also over the top. Stunning view, quiet and lots of space. St. Ives was lovely, no doubt. You can find beautiful shops, restaurants and other places. As a summary: this was my / our first time in Cornwall,but we will return." M. Graber

- Testimonial, Apr 2015
Testimonial Apr 2015

“"The stay was great, we must have spent hours on the balcony at Blue Vista just looking at the sea view and we even spotted a seal doing its rounds quite close to the beach.”

The flat is fantastic.I heartily recommend the Italian restaurant in Hayle. Outstanding food, great atmosphere and reasonable prices" E. Theiss

- Testimonial, Apr 2015
Testimonial Mar 2015

“"We had a lovely holiday and very much enjoyed Blue Vista accommodation.”

The accommodation was very spacious and comfortable with glorious views across Carbis Bay to St Ives and initially met all our expectations. One attraction that the whole family enjoyed (on a rainy day) was the Telegraph Museum at Porthcurno.There were 7 of us aged between 7yrs and 73yrs!! and the Museum kept us enthralled for a couple of hours. The fish and chips, bought from the next village, and eaten on the beach were delicious. " I & D. Elson

- Testimonial, Mar 2015
Testimonial Mar 2015

“"We had a lovely holiday in Carbis Bay, the accommodation "Blue Vista" was lovely, clean and very spacious.”

Location too is great with full view of the sea" A. Kumar

- Testimonial, Mar 2015
Testimonial Feb 2015

“"We really enjoyed our holiday at Blue Vista.”

The apartment was in a great position & very comfortable" M. Charles

- Testimonial, Feb 2015
Testimonial Feb 2015

“"Blue Vista was spacious & comfortable, clean & tidy when we arrived.”

The view was stunning - we never tired of looking at it and listening to the waves on the beach. We visited Trebah Gardens lovely at all times of the year, and Lands End but the most stunning sight was the Minack Theatre absolutely breathtaking." A. & L. Dodsworth

- Testimonial, Feb 2015

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Summary

Third-floor apartment
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x twin with TV and Nintendo Wii, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with balcony
Electric heating
Oven/grill, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine
TV with BT Sport and Netflix, TV, Bose Soundtouch 10 wireless speaker, Playstation 4 with a selection of games, Nintendo Wii with a selection of games, USB wall plates, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
2 x cot and highchair available
Off-road sheltered parking for 1 car
Seaward facing balcony with furniture
South facing decked terrace with furniture
Seaward facing communal gardens with furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop, pub and beach 0.3 miles
Note: Check-in at 4.00pm, check-out by 10.00am
Note: Guests are to bring their own bedding for the cots

The property

If you are looking for space Blue Vista delivers.

From the imposing private entrance guests are welcomed to Blue Vista with a breathtaking 180 degree panorama of St Ives Bay.

Perhaps one of the most stunning frontline penthouses in the area, this spacious apartment, over 190 sqm, with a 40' living area and seaward balcony offers fantastic family accommodation and a perfect getaway for discerning visitors to West Cornwall.

The suntrap rear terrace is perfect for enjoying the Cornish rays.

Just a short walk to the beach, coastal footpath, rail link to St Ives or nearby golf, this is a special holiday home ideal for guests looking for spacious, light interiors and magnificent coastal views. Highlights - Blue Vista is located in Gwel Marten apartments in Carbis Bay and is on the top floor. - Children welcome. - Regret no pets.

No smoking. - Panoramic sea views from the living area. Entertainment - Complimentary wireless internet from BT Infinity superfast broadband. - 49" LCD TV with BT Sport and NetFlix for movies to the lounge. - Bose Soundtouch 10 wireless speaker to lounge - Playstation 4 with a selection of games. - Nintendo Wii with a selection of games to Bedroom 4. - USB wall plates to living area and kitchen for charging for mobile devices. - Selection of board games, library of books, O.S.

Maps and information on the local area. For Families - Two complimentary cots and high chairs provided. - We request that guests provide their own cot bedding. - Additional space available within the bedrooms for a second travel cot (cot not provided). Access - Access from the parking area, opposite the apartment, is up three flights of stairs with hand rails. - Detailed access statement available on request. Parking - An undercover allocated parking space is provide for guests' use. Living Area Lounge Area Blue Vista has a superb spacious living area with a balcony running the full width, you can enjoy probably the finest views of St Ives Bay in the area.

Just sink into either of the sofas and be mesmerised by the ever changing colours of the seascape.

After enjoying the stunning sunset over St Ives, perhaps have some family fun or just relax and enjoy the extensive entertainment package on the wall mounted 49" LCD Smart TV with BT Sport and complimentary Netflix subscription providing an extensive range of films, TV series and documentaries.

Complimentary super-fast Wifi broadband is provided by BT Infinity, Playstation 4 with a selection of games and a 2 x USB charging station.

For your comfort there are two electric radiators offering thermostatic and on-demand controls. As well as an informative "Welcome Guide" packed with information about the locality, you will also find information on gardens, maps, walks, a selection of games, books and videos as well as a box of toys for the children.

Local prints and scenic photos decorate the walls throughout the apartment. Dining Area With a choice of some of the best restaurants in the area and, just a 5 minute journey on the train, you will of course be tempted to try the local fine dining.

Perhaps the best opportunity to enjoy stunning sea views from your dining table, is in your apartment!

The dining area seamlessly flows from the lounge and enjoys the same panoramic views and is adjacent to the kitchen.

High chairs are provided for younger guests and you will find everything you need to make an extra special meal.

The dining area has a table and chairs for eight, and for alfresco dining, the balcony has two tables and eight chairs. Entrance Hallway The bright and spacious hallway offers two comfortable armchairs, making for the perfect place to enjoy a quiet read.

You will also find a useful coat hanging area along with a utility cupboard where the iron and ironing board can be found. Kitchen So often, holiday chefs miss out on the company of their fellow guests when preparing meals, not in Blue Vista where they enjoy the stunning views as the fully fitted modern kitchen is part of the open plan living area.

The kitchen has everything, beautifully fitted ivory units with a cooker, grill and large oven.

There is a microwave, dishwasher, large fridge-freezer, as well as a washer and dryer.

You will also find a fantastic selection of utensils, crockery and glassware, toaster, kettle, a Nespresso coffee machine and a 2 x USB charging station for your gadgets. Sleeping Blue Vista is ideal for two families or large groups with two double bedrooms and two twin bedrooms.

Bedroom One The master bedroom is very spacious and is decorated in neutral tones.

A comfortable king size bed, two bedside tables and reading lamps are provided.

There is a very large triple mirrored wardrobe providing plenty of hanging and draw storage space.

The master bedroom also boasts an en-suite bathroom. Bedroom Two A bright room with double aspect windows, bedroom two has twin single beds, bedside tables, reading lamps and large integrated mirrored wardrobe and dressing table, providing plenty of storage. Bedroom Three The third bedroom of Blue Vista has a king size bed, large triple mirrored wardrobe with hanging and drawer space and a dressing table with two bedside tables and reading lamps. Bedroom Four The fourth bedroom also has two single beds, large triple wardrobe, bedside tables and reading lamps.

Light streams in from the sky light, with a blind to block out the light for a sound night's sleep.

For your entertainment there is a 32" Full HD TV screen for watching DVD's and playing the Nintendo Wii, a selection of dvd's and games are provided. Luxury white bed linen and towels consisting of hand, bath and bath sheet are provided for each guest, we do ask that guest provide their own beach towels. Two complimentary travel cots are provided for younger guests, please note that cot bedding is not provided. Bathrooms Bathroom One The spacious family bathroom can found off the hallway and is located next to bedroom four.

Fully tiled with neutral floor and wall ceramics and the modern white suite comprises of a bath, separate shower cubicle, WC, wash hand basin with built-in storage underneath, back lit vanity mirror, shaver socket and a heated towel rail for keeping your towels nice and toasty. Bathroom Two The shower room is located off the entrance hallway and offers a double walk in shower, wash hand basin, WC and large vanity mirror. Bathroom Three The en-suite bathroom to the master bedroom offers a stylish modern white suite which comprises of a p-shaped bath with shower overhead, WC and wash hand basin with built-in storage underneath.

A back lit mirror, shaver socket and heated towel rail are also provided.

This bathroom is fully tiles with the same neutral ceramics as the family bathroom. A selection of high quality towels comprising of bath sheet, bath towel and hand towel are provided per person.

Outside Seaward Facing Balcony The spacious living area and kitchen is fronted by a fabulous 40' wide balcony with one of the best views of Carbis Bay beach and St Ives Bay.

Two tables rattan and eight matching chairs are provided for guests allowing them to enjoy alfresco dining or to just relax, listen to the sound of the surf and absorb the ever changing colours of the sea and sky.

The glass and chrome balustrade allows you to soak up the undisturbed sea views. South Facing Terrace The south facing sun terrace is located to the rear of the property and is a fantastic little sun trap, perfect for soaking up the Cornish rays. Communal Gardens The beautiful communal gardens of Gwel Marten, which are mainly lawned, are available for guests to use and benefit from stunning views and access to the South West Coastal Path and the beach.

The stroll around the headland to Porthkidney Sands is a must as is the 20 minute coastal walk to St Ives

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Gwel Marten

Gwel Marten Apartments occupy a superb position on Headland Road at Carbis Bay. With dramatic views along Carbis Bay beach across to St Ives and Godrevy Lighthouse in the other direction.

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

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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 £100 for this property. Access from the parking area, opposite the apartment, is up three flights of stairs with handrails.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We had a lovely family week.”

“Very spacious and well equipped apartment, gorgeous views, amazing location.”

“Fab spacious apartment amazing views, we loved popping on the train to visit places.”

“Fantastic week in this beautiful apartment, the views are stunning over Carbis Bay and St Ives.”

“Fantastic week in this beautiful apartment, the views are stunning over Carbis Bay and St Ives.”

“Lovely views from the balcony.”

“Great apartment in a fabulous location with amazing views.”

“Great apartment, in a fantastic location with amazing views.”

“Fantastic week here!”

“What a ways to celebrate my 60th birthday with my family.”

“What a way to celebrate my 60th birthday with my family.”

“What a terrible disappointment, upon opening the front door we were greeted with an awful musty smell along with dirt and very tired fixtures and fittings.”

“We have had a lovely stay at this beautiful well equipped penthouse for a special family holiday <3 Taking home many happy memories.”

“We have had a lovely week at this beautiful well equipped penthouse for a special family holiday.”

“The property is exactly as described with stunning views.”

“We stay at Blue Vista every year and the views and internal space for a larger family can’t be beaten.”

“The flat was absolutely beautiful clean and comfy.”

“This is the second time (only this booking under my name) that I spend time in this wonderful apartment with a group of friends.”

“Great week in Carbis Bay!”

“Couldn’t fault it, we had an excellent time.”

“Absolutely brilliant holiday.”

“Apartment was amazing so much room, earlier check in say 2 pm and later checkout day 11am would be a bonus but I understand logistics of cleaning apartments.”

“We loved Blue Vista, we didn’t want to leave.”

“Lovely apartment,couldn't fault”

“Fantastic property, spacious, clean, comfortable beds, had everything we needed for a great week”

“Absolutely amazing apartment in a fabulous location.”

“We love this property and have returned most years.”

“Firstly I would mention that we are very familiar with the location of this property, and this area of Cornwall generally, as we have stayed in one of the holiday apartments in the neighbouring block (with exactly the same outlook) many, many times.”

“This was a home from home, the kitchen area and facilities and utensils were exceptional.”

“The condition of the balcony is not great.”

“Fantastic location and views, beds very comfortable, large rooms, great facilities.”

“"Fab holiday during corona times!”

““A lovely week here again in Carbis Bay after such a strange year in isolation.”

““*Christmas 2019* The ‘Normans’ from Northampton, London & one travelled from India!”

“What a wonderful place!”

“Another wonderful trip to Blue Vista – Thank you.”

“A lovely week again in Carbis Bay & surrounding areas.”

“"Another enjoyable stay.”

“We enjoyed a lovely family holiday in Carbis Bay in the lovely sized and well equipped apartment overlooking the beautiful bay.”

“"Excellent views, clean and tidy.”

“A great apartment with everything you need a lovely welcome food hamper, great views over the bay lots of memories made.”

“Excellent views, clean and tidy, great access to train, Extremely pleased with creature comforts, We will be returning as everything that we could need for a relaxing holiday.”

““This was my second holiday using your company and I have to say it was just like the first time, absolutely first class!”

““We enjoyed a lovely family holiday at the Blue Vista, Michelle the house keeper was very nice and pleasant.”

“"We had a wonderful week at Blue Vista, thoroughly enjoyed the apartment and view and the location was perfect" M.”

“"We really did enjoy our week at Blue Vista and in Carbis Bay itself.”

“"We have a wonderful time at Blue Vista, the accommodation was very clean and well maintained.”

“"Blue Vista was spacious, clean, nicely presented, the view was to die for and the balcony didn’t present any problems with the little ones.”

“"The holiday we spent in St Ives was fantastic, we had many trips, such as to Land´s End, Falmouth, Truro, Penzance, Newquay etc.”

“"The stay was great, we must have spent hours on the balcony at Blue Vista just looking at the sea view and we even spotted a seal doing its rounds quite close to the beach.”

“"We had a lovely holiday and very much enjoyed Blue Vista accommodation.”

“"We had a lovely holiday in Carbis Bay, the accommodation "Blue Vista" was lovely, clean and very spacious.”

“"We really enjoyed our holiday at Blue Vista.”

“"Blue Vista was spacious & comfortable, clean & tidy when we arrived.”