Sanctuary Bay | Carbis Bay | Carrack Gladden | Cornwall

4.5★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Sky TV
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

42 Customer Review(s)

Janice
September 2024

“We have stayed here before and knew what to expect.”

A lovely comfortable property in a very convenient location. Only a short walk to the beach and coast path to St Ives. We were pleased to see new blackout blinds in upstairs bedroom which helped to reduce early morning light. Broadband is also greatly improved from previous visit. Disappointed that there was no welcome pack or complementary toiletries and beach bag as in previous years. Also no folder with info about local doctors, shops, WiFi code, information about rubbish and recycling ...

A lovely comfortable property in a very convenient location. Only a short walk to the beach and coast path to St Ives. We were pleased to see new blackout blinds in upstairs bedroom which helped to reduce early morning light. Broadband is also greatly improved from previous visit. Disappointed that there was no welcome pack or complementary toiletries and beach bag as in previous years. Also no folder with info about local doctors, shops, WiFi code, information about rubbish and recycling collection, which was confusing with 3 binsHowever this didn’t affect our stay and adults and dog thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

- Janice, September 2024

Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback after your stay. We are glad to see that you enjoyed your visit. We are sorry that there was a few disapointing points and we shall look into these for future improvements. We hope to have the oppotunity to welcome you back again in the near future. Kind regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Steven July 2024

“After a few days we had a lock issue where the key would not open the front door.”

This was around 10pm, so persisted and eventually opened the door. Previous reviews has also mentioned this. We reported to Sykes, who said someone come and resolve that’s day or the next. No one turned up for the rest of our stay, so do not know if it was resolved. Fortunately the second set of keys seemed to work and ok. Also, the refuse collection refused to collect the bin, as the bill has not been paid, so account was on stop. Lovely house, but the key issue needs to be sorted.

- Steven, July 2024

Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback. We are pleased to say that the key issue has now been sorted and this is resolved. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the near future. Kindest Regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Joanne June 2024

“Lovely place with everything you need.”

Near the beach and train for St Ives which is only a few pounds each. The coastal path is obviously stunning either way.

- Joanne, June 2024

Thank you for your feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Kind Regards, Carbis Bay Holiday team Property Owner
Karl June 2024

“Superficial cleanliness is good however parts of the kitchen requires deep clean ...”

Superficial cleanliness is good however parts of the kitchen requires deep clean Locks on entrance doors need attention one set of keys will only open with some difficulty

- Karl, June 2024

Thank you for taking time to give us feedback we shall look into the points you have raised for future improvements. Kind regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Victoria May 2024

“A lovely clean and well equipped property in which we felt at home immediately.”

Wish we could have stayed longer.

- Victoria, May 2024
Marcia November 2023

“We stayed in this property last year so knew the location and property well, however it was disappointing to see how dirty the property was this year.”

My son’s white socks were dirty after playing in the upstairs bedroom! We spent river 10 minutes on the phone to Sykes trying to find out about recycling at the property and they couldn’t answer, we also turned the power off on the tv and when we turned it back on we couldn’t access the sky tv channels and Sykes would not rectify this. The furniture is the property is obviously now very worn and could probably do with cleaning. There was work being carried out in the next door property whilst we were there which was loud and we were not informed of

- Marcia, November 2023

Thank you for your feedback, we are very sorry to hear you were disappointed with the cleanliness of the property, we will be sure to follow this up with the housekeeper. I believe you spoken with somebody in customer relations but ended the call early, so they were unable to assist with the recycling however an email was sent to you advising unfortunately we are unable to provide the Sky TV pin due to watershed limitations, we do apologies for the inconvenience caused. We are sorry to hear there was work being carried out in the neighbouring property, unfortunately we were not made aware of this. Despite the issues you encountered during your stay, we do hope you had a lovely holiday. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Andrew November 2023

“We enjoy walking so this property is perfectly located for us as we walk to St Ives and back daily.”

The hill up and down to the coast path is not a problem for us. The house is well appointed with everything we needed for our holiday. We didn't use the outside yard as it was November and didn't need to sit outside. We did look outside and there was a lot of moss from the roof on the path. The furniture on the balcony upstairs has some moss growing out of the corners and the glass around the balcony could do with a clean. The upstairs bedroom would definitely benefit from curtains rather than the vertical blinds. It just let's in a little too much light. I know in the property description it explains about the PIN on the Sky but we tried to watch a 15 rated film at 7.30pm but couldn't and are people who go to bed around 9pm so couldn't benefit of Sky. I would like some means of being able to facilitate watching the movies. Having said all that it was a really nice place and we enjoyed our stay.

- Andrew, November 2023

Thank you for your feedback we are glad to see you enjoyed your holiday. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Kind Regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Teams. Property Owner
Rachel October 2023

“We absolutely loved this holiday let.”

It felt really homely and had everything we needed and more. So well equipped and in the perfect spot for a stroll down to the beach every morning. There were also nice touches like the dog bed, dog bowl, blanket etc. It was also a lot bigger than anything we have stayed in before. We will definitely be back!

- Rachel, October 2023

We are pleased that you loved the holiday let and hope to welcome you back again in the near future. Kind regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Karen October 2023

“Great location.”

Comfortable well equipped modern property with all you could need for home from home. Supplies of coffee tea and sugar and biscuits were great. Ideal for walking down to beach and along coast path to St Ives. Down sides there's a problem with mould on ceilings in en suite upstairs despite having fan on and in downstairs bedroom. It had obviously been wiped before we arrived but again developed over the week. The extracter fan was greasy and dusty and clearly hadn't been wiped over. There were also dog hairs that had not been hoovered up before our arrival not helped by the hoover not working properly with the vent missing a cover and not having the correct fitting for carpet. Areas on the sofa had been cleaned and were wet on arrival. Property would benefit from curtains in bedroom. Would I stay again? Yes but think cleanliness and the mould need to be addressed.

- Karen, October 2023

Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed the location and found the property well equipped. We are sorry to hear of the issues you had with the mould on the ceiling, and we can confirm we are looking further into this. We will be sure to address the cleanliness issues raised with the housekeeper. Despite this, we hope you had a lovely holiday, and we hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
James August 2023

“Very good location, clean and well equipped.”

Big negative was the lack of curtains in master bedroom. The thin vertical blinds did nothing to block out the street light or sun light and we were waking up at 5am with the room full of light. Renters are advised to wear a sleep mask, unless they don't mind sleeping in daylight or are very early risers ( which we aren't when on holiday). Sorry, for this reason I would not recommend this property nor would we book again.

- James, August 2023

Thank you for your feedback. Thank you for your constructive comments, these have been taken on board and will be looked into. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Louise June 2023

“Lovely location and fully equipped property but we were disappointed with the cleanliness and the fact that there was a broken blind which did get replaced, the coffee machine didn’t work and the sofa was filthy.”

The entire property was dusty, the blinds smell of sweat and the outside area looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in a very long time which meant we didn’t even go out there. It was full of fallen moss and the balcony was in need of cleaning especially seagull poo from the windows etc. On going to cook we had to clean the cooking trays as they were full of grease as was the grill tray which we refused to use or clean. This is the first time we have used Sykes holidays but do vacation several times through the year and normally use Holiday Cottages. We expected basics things that we have had in all our other holidays such as cleaning materials especially as you ask for the property to be clean, a clean half way through the holiday and a welcome basket would have been nice after an 8 hour drive for the £3000 plus we paid. We enjoyed our holiday but if the property would have been clean with the extra touches, it would have been perfect!

- Louise, June 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are saddened to hear that you had a few issues during your stay and that the property was not up to our usual standard for you. We would always like the opportunity to rectify any points so please contact one of the local team on 01736 630015 and we will be able to assist straight away - we can confirm that now we are aware these points have been passed on to the housekeeper to rectify immediately. A welcome pack is provided for all of our guests on their arrival, and a linen change is offered to all bookings over 14 nights. We hope to get the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
David June 2023

“Sanctuary Bay is a beautiful place to stay - clean, well equipped and well positioned.”

It is deceptively spacious and very comfortable. The furniture and fittings are of good quality. This was our fourth stay and we'll be booking again in the future.

- David, June 2023
Dawn June 2023

“The property overall was ok, a few points to enhance the stay would've been, a tidier courtyard, the patio cover was left on the floor and there was a lot of debris around the steps that could have been swept up.”

The water pressure on the showers was low and the toilets are unusually high but overall reasonably clean. We booked this property due to the proximity of the beach but was not aware the bay is at the bottom of an extremely steep hill. Based on all of these things combined, we would not rebook this property, I didnt think it was worth the money we paid.

- Dawn, June 2023

We thank you for feedback and comments following your stay at Sanctuary Bay. We have addressed all points raised and will look into rectifying these for the future. With Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Jason April 2023

“Fantastic property, clean, tidy and well maintained, ideal location.”

Definitely go again

- Jason, April 2023

Thank you for your fabulous feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property as much as us! Thank you again we hope to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Colin April 2023

“Sanctuary Bay is a delight, a real home from home with all the facilities.”

With the parking immediately outside the front door makes it so easy for my disabled wife, as does a downstairs bedroom. Everything you could need are provided for including dishwasher washing machine etc also a well equipped kitchen. Being dog friendly means my wife’s disability dog has a great holiday as well as us. We have already booked for future holidays definitely 5 stars.

- Colin, April 2023
Joel April 2023

“The house was in a very good location, clean throughout and had everything we needed.”

The only issue we had is the small set of stairs leading into the living space/kitchen. Ok for adults but when having a toddler crawling about we had nothing to protect the stairs from him falling down. In the end we had some block the stairs with our cases. Nothing major, and it doesn't stop us enjoying our stay. The rooms I think would benefit from some blackout curtains especially upstairs. Very bright in the mornings. We would love to stay again maybe when it's warmer.

- Joel, April 2023

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property and your stay! Thank you also for your constructive comments which have been taken on board. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Colin March 2023

“Well positioned - nicely presented - a joy to stay in - just a shame there was no garden to enjoy!”

- Colin, March 2023

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave Feedback following your recent holiday at Sanctuary Bay and we are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. We are sorry to hear you missed a garden but hope you wee able to take advantage of the alfresco dining facilities in the property’s enclosed rear courtyard. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Colin November 2022

“The property was spotlessly clean and fitted out to a high standard and is very comfortable.”

My only slight gripe would be the quality of the internet and we couldn't get the Sky box to work properly, but apart from that, it's excellent

- Colin, November 2022

Thank you for your feedback, we are thrilled to hear that you loved the property and found it comfortable! Thank you for making us aware of the internet quality, we will look into this. If you have any issues like this during your stay please contact the local office and one of the local team will be able to assist you straight away. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Marcia November 2022

“Sanctuary bay was a great find, the location is perfect.”

The accommodation is both great for families and dogs. The furniture is comfortable, the rooms are clear modern and spacious. The outdoor courtyard is enclosed and so was great for our dogs. We walked to the train station in about a minute to pop into St Ives. The small touches like the mini white company toiletries, cookies, chocolate, apple juice and milk were lovely. A brief guide on the location would have been great I.E That the train station is within walking distance, included the train times, the nearest super market, take away, beach options. My only criticism is that the blinds in the master bedroom are very sheer and even though we stayed during November the room was very bright, I’m not sure I’d sleep well in the summer without proper curtains or black out blinds.

- Marcia, November 2022

Thank you very much for your feedback, we will forward the comments about the blinds to the owner of the property in case they wish to add a black out liner. We are delighted you found the property so well equipt and comfortable and hope to welcome you back to the area soon! Kind regards,The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Richard October 2022

“A fabulous house.”

Very well kitted out and spotlessly clean. Be aware that it is very steep to get to beach and train station so not the best place to be if you have mobility problems. Love Carbis Bay and St Ives. Weather was very kind to us too

- Richard, October 2022

Thank you for your Feedback and lovely to hear you thought Sanctuary Bay is a fabulous house. I’m afraid that unfortunately due to the terrain of Carbis Bay it is necessary to access the beach via the hill. We do hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes the Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Hayley September 2022

“Lovely spacious property in excellent location shame a few issues spoilt our stay due to maintenance and cleaning of property.”

Cleanliness could have been improved, had to re-clean kitchen area before happy to use. Garden area could have been improved if weeding had been done Shower blocked on arrival

- Hayley, September 2022

Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased that you loved the property. We are saddened to hear that you found a few issues during your stay. This has been reported to the necessary department to ensure this doesn’t occur again. We would always like the opportunity to rectify any points so if you have any issues during your stay please contact the local office on 01736 630015 option 2, and one of the local team will be able to assist you straight away. We hope to get the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Paul September 2022

“Lovely home, plenty big enough and well equipped for our family of four plus one four legged friend.”

Great location especially for St Ives with the train station just a short walk away. Would definitely recommend and stay again. Thank you :)

- Paul, September 2022

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you and your four legged friend loved the property! Thank you so much again for your comments and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Claire August 2022

“We had a really lovely stay at Sanctuary Bay very comfortable great for getting around especially the train going into St ives.”

Would recommend to friends and family. The only negative we had was the court yard garden could of been more welcoming and unfortunately we had the builders next door so couldn't sit out there.

- Claire, August 2022
Wendy June 2022

“We had a wonderful stay at Santuary Bay.”

The property was very clean, comfortable and well equipt. Lots of information about how to use appliances and also things to do. Proper home from home. Ideally situated for exploring surrounding areas. We went as far as lands end and down to Lizard Point. Could have stayed another week with still plenty explore. Thank you very much for the use of this property. We would definitely reccommend it.

- Wendy, June 2022

Dear Mrs Smith, thank you for taking the time to leave Feedback following your recent holiday at Sanctuary Bay and we are so pleased to hear you had a wonderful stay. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards, the Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Claire May 2022

“We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and stay at Sanctuary Bay.”

Had a problem with the front door lock as we struggled to unlock it from the outside when full lock was put on and were locked out for a while. Carbis Bay Holidays staff were quick to respond on the emergency number out of hours which was much appreciated. The door was off the meter box and on the floor outside the property. A very nice, well equipped, dog friendly house and we would definately stay there again. Our second time using Carbis Bay Holidays and would not hesitate to do so in the future.

- Claire, May 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear you thoroughly enjoyed your holiday. We are sorry you experienced an issue with the door, but pleased to know it was resolved ASAP. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Best Regards The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Steven October 2021

“Great place to stay , great location ,very nice.”

Some of the kitchen cupboard doors need attention, loose hinges etc . Otherwise very nice .

- Steven, October 2021
Marcus September 2021

“Wonderful spotlessly clean and comfy property , a real home from home, highly recommended.”

- Marcus, September 2021

Dear Mr Phillips, We appreciate you taking the time to submit your feedback, its lovely to hear you had a great stay and that you would be recommended. We hope to welcome you back in the near future. Kind Regards, Owner Relations, Carbis Bay Holidays Property Owner
Colin September 2021

“This is an amazing house to stay in, comfortably furnished, well equipped, parking and dog friendly, everything you need for a wonderful holiday.”

It is managed by a great company as well.

- Colin, September 2021
Stephen June 2021

“Lovely house well equipped in a good location.”

We did have some problems with the television reception sometimes it was quite temperamental.

- Stephen, June 2021
Claire June 2021

“The accommodation was excellent, very comfortable with good quality furnishings.”

However, we stayed for 2 weeks but didn’t receive any clean linen after the first week. We didn’t expect the housekeeper to enter the property as we would have changed the beds ourselves. The G7 summit restricted our movements drastically during our first week, which Carbis Bay Holidays only informed us about 3 days before we arrived. I have just checked the website to look at booking the same 2 weeks next year and am absolutely astounded to see that the price has increased by approximately £800!!! How can you possibly justify such an increase? In my opinion you appear to be taking advantage of people not being able to travel abroad due to the current COVID restrictions.

- Claire, June 2021

Dear Claire, Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you weren't contacted by your housekeeper regarding your linen change mid-stay. We apologies for the disruption the G7c caused to your stay, unfortunately due to the event being a matter of national security, the detailed plans of road closures, security forces and restrictions were not made public until a couple of weeks before your stay. We have taken your points on board regarding the pricing and will have a discussion as to how to move forward and hit the right balance. Kind Regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Property Owner
Testimonial Oct 2020

“We had a lovely week in October, a very good location in a comfortable clean house.”

Spent most of our time in Carbis Bay and St. Ives, one of our favourite places in the world, hope to be back next year! Terri, Paul, Gian, Teresa and Bertie the dog.

- Testimonial, Oct 2020
Testimonial Sep 2020

“Lovely house.”

Ideal for St Ives, Hayle, etc, have done lots of walking and sightseeing. Hope to be back next year. John and Judith

- Testimonial, Sep 2020
Testimonial Sep 2020

“Again, had a wonderful time in St Ives, been on quite a few walks, Land's End, St.”

Ives, Carbis Bay, Falmouth and Truro. Mr and Mrs O’Brien.

- Testimonial, Sep 2020
Testimonial Sep 2020

“A wonderful week spent at Sanctuary Bay.”

Lovely house in a great location. Highly recommended. Thank you!

- Testimonial, Sep 2020
Testimonial Aug 2020

“Had a lovely stay in your quality property.”

A great place to use as a base to explore. Thank you! Ria and Morgan family

- Testimonial, Aug 2020
Testimonial Aug 2020

“Lovely two weeks.”

Recommend the coastal path walk into St. Ives, At a moderate pace 30 minutes. If you don't like climbing hills catch the train back! Recommend stop at Porthminster Gin and cocktail bar on the way! Also recommend Philps for pasties and cakes and Chilli Chinese both in Hayle for the best takeaways. Haines Family

- Testimonial, Aug 2020
Testimonial Aug 2020

“Wonderful week spent exploring Cornwall Sanctuary Bay was an absolute dream to stay in.”

Highly recommend the coastal walk into St. Ives for ice cream on the harbour. Will be looking to rebook again. Donna, Brad, Milo and Jonah

- Testimonial, Aug 2020
Testimonial Jul 2020

“Enjoyed a fantastic holiday in this lovely house.”

The beach is always a dream. Chilli Chinese highly recommended. Due to the virus, we decided not to use the train or visit the town. The beach and coast walks were enough. Our second year here and we are booking again for next year. Sarah, Charlie, Mai and Buster the collie.

- Testimonial, Jul 2020
Review Oct 2019

“"Sanctuary Bay is a well-equipped and comfortable cottage - one of the best we have stayed in (and we have stayed in a lot!”

) the facilities are excellent and the quality of the fittings and furniture very high. The convenience for us was the station a short walk away (we could leave the car for days without needing it!) and 5 minutes later be in St Ives. Recommend this property without reservation."
John

- Review, Oct 2019
Review Sep 2019

“"'Sanctuary Bay' in Carbis Bay was ideal for us.”

The property was clean, tidy, well equipped and in excellent condition throughout with two good sized bedrooms, a large lounge/kitchen diner area, car parking space for two cars and dog friendly - it was like being 'home from home'. The beautiful beach was within walking distance and the coastal path had some stunning views! We will certainly be returning again next year!"
David Honey

- Review, Sep 2019
Review Jul 2019

“"We had a lovely week in Sanctuary Bay.”

The property was clean and well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. The absence of a hair drier was rectified within 30 minutes of contacting Jo, the housekeeper - thank you. Our Westies enjoyed the beautiful walk along the coast path to Porthkidney beach and we all spent some stunning days relaxing in the sun on this extensive stretch of sand. We also loved the west facing bedroom balcony where we sat most evenings with a glass of wine, watching the sunset. Thank you to CBH. This was another easy, relaxing holiday."
Jackie Symms

- Review, Jul 2019
Review May 2019

“"We stayed at Sanctuary Bay for three nights and found a wonderful, stylish and very well equipped retreat for our mini holiday.”

The balcony was a lovely space to relax while enjoying views over Carbis Bay. Everything was immaculate and ready for our arrival. Can't praise Carbis Bay Holidays and Jo the housekeeper enough for their help in accommodating our last minute request! Thank you."
Kate R

- Review, May 2019

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with balcony, Freeview TV with DVD player, and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin with Freeview TV and DVD player
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area
Gas central heating
Oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee machine
TV featuring Sky Q Entertainment package including movies, sport, and kids, 2 x Freeview TV with DVD player, a selection of DVDs, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair provided; we request that guests provide their own cot bedding
Off-road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed rear courtyard, outside furniture including table and chairs
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.6 miles, beach 0.3 miles
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am

The property

This lovely two-bedroom pet-friendly home is conveniently located on the seaward side of Carbis Bay, close to Headland Road.

Carbis Bay Beach is nearby, with its turquoise award-winning blue flag waters ideal for families to swim safely or couples to stroll along as the sun sets.

A nautical theme permeates the living area, which is an open-concept kitchen, living, and dining area.

There is comfortable seating with two sofas and a leather chair, which are well positioned to enjoy the entertainment provided on the television, with Sky package including Cinema and Sport.

The open plan contemporary kitchen, which is a well-equipped and roomy area to prepare your family meals, is conveniently located adjacent to the open plan dining area, making it the ideal place for the family to get together.

The dining area has a wooden table and chairs with seating for four people.

The master bedroom, which is a king-size room, has an en-suite shower and a private balcony.

The balcony is a great place to enjoy an al fresco breakfast and has views of Carbis Bay town and the Steeple Woods.

You won't need to pack lightly because this peaceful room has a sizable glass-fronted wardrobe with plenty of space for storing your travel clothes.

A second bedroom with twin beds is situated on the ground floor, conveniently close to the family bathroom, which has a bath and a shower over it.

This room is bright and open thanks to two windows, and Cornish coastal artwork gives this lovely area a calming vibe.

A table and chairs are provided so you can take advantage of Cornwall's healthy outdoor lifestyle and dine alfresco.

The enclosed courtyard at the back of the house is perfect for dogs and safe for kids.

Sanctuary Bay is perfectly situated to access the South West Coastal Footpath to the dog-friendly Porthkidney Sands, surfing at Hawkes Point, or the short walk along Headland Road to the Carbis Bay beach, this secluded bay is perfect for trying water sports, and from here the coastal path continues across the cliffs to the Cornish fishing village of St Ives.

For a more leisurely travel option, a nearby scenic railway connects St Ives and its surrounding area as well.

The Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden are located in St. Ives, a well-known art destination.

This traditional Cornish fishing village also offers a number of eateries serving freshly caught seafood, lovely cafes in which to enjoy a coffee while taking in the scenery, additional gorgeous beaches, and cobblestone streets lined with interesting boutiques to discover.

Further afield, Lands End is a must-see, as is the breathtaking Minack Theatre perched on the edge of a cliff; treat yourself to a night of outdoor theatre; the scenery is breathtaking.

If you love historical sites, St. Michaels Mount near Penzance will mesmerise you.

Alternatively, perhaps you would rather explore beautiful gardens like the Eden Project or the Lost Garden of Heligan close to St. Austell.

In this charming vacation home, you'll undoubtedly discover the ideal haven to unwind.

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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.

SKY TV: The owner is pleased to be able to provide this property with Sky TV, please check the description for the Sky package provided. Please note that the PIN to the Sky box cannot be provided. Therefore there may be viewing restrictions applied during the day as per Ofcom regulations e.g. Watershed limitations. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We have stayed here before and knew what to expect.”

“After a few days we had a lock issue where the key would not open the front door.”

“Lovely place with everything you need.”

“Superficial cleanliness is good however parts of the kitchen requires deep clean ...”

“A lovely clean and well equipped property in which we felt at home immediately.”

“We stayed in this property last year so knew the location and property well, however it was disappointing to see how dirty the property was this year.”

“We enjoy walking so this property is perfectly located for us as we walk to St Ives and back daily.”

“We absolutely loved this holiday let.”

“Great location.”

“Very good location, clean and well equipped.”

“Lovely location and fully equipped property but we were disappointed with the cleanliness and the fact that there was a broken blind which did get replaced, the coffee machine didn’t work and the sofa was filthy.”

“Sanctuary Bay is a beautiful place to stay - clean, well equipped and well positioned.”

“The property overall was ok, a few points to enhance the stay would've been, a tidier courtyard, the patio cover was left on the floor and there was a lot of debris around the steps that could have been swept up.”

“Fantastic property, clean, tidy and well maintained, ideal location.”

“Sanctuary Bay is a delight, a real home from home with all the facilities.”

“The house was in a very good location, clean throughout and had everything we needed.”

“Well positioned - nicely presented - a joy to stay in - just a shame there was no garden to enjoy!”

“The property was spotlessly clean and fitted out to a high standard and is very comfortable.”

“Sanctuary bay was a great find, the location is perfect.”

“A fabulous house.”

“Lovely spacious property in excellent location shame a few issues spoilt our stay due to maintenance and cleaning of property.”

“Lovely home, plenty big enough and well equipped for our family of four plus one four legged friend.”

“We had a really lovely stay at Sanctuary Bay very comfortable great for getting around especially the train going into St ives.”

“We had a wonderful stay at Santuary Bay.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and stay at Sanctuary Bay.”

“Great place to stay , great location ,very nice.”

“Wonderful spotlessly clean and comfy property , a real home from home, highly recommended.”

“This is an amazing house to stay in, comfortably furnished, well equipped, parking and dog friendly, everything you need for a wonderful holiday.”

“Lovely house well equipped in a good location.”

“The accommodation was excellent, very comfortable with good quality furnishings.”

“We had a lovely week in October, a very good location in a comfortable clean house.”

“Lovely house.”

“Again, had a wonderful time in St Ives, been on quite a few walks, Land's End, St.”

“A wonderful week spent at Sanctuary Bay.”

“Had a lovely stay in your quality property.”

“Lovely two weeks.”

“Wonderful week spent exploring Cornwall Sanctuary Bay was an absolute dream to stay in.”

“Enjoyed a fantastic holiday in this lovely house.”

“"Sanctuary Bay is a well-equipped and comfortable cottage - one of the best we have stayed in (and we have stayed in a lot!”

“"'Sanctuary Bay' in Carbis Bay was ideal for us.”

“"We had a lovely week in Sanctuary Bay.”