Ithaca | St Ives | Cornwall | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.5★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

38 Customer Review(s)

Victoria
July 2024

“Gorgeous clean spacious apartment in a fantastic location!”

We loved spending time at Ithaca, it was perfect for us and two children. The two rooms upstairs are huge and all beds were super comfortable. The kitchen was very well equipped with everything we needed. The sitting room was lovely and bright with beautiful views from the balcony. We would highly recommend!

We loved spending time at Ithaca, it was perfect for us and two children. The two rooms upstairs are huge and all beds were super comfortable. The kitchen was very well equipped with everything we needed. The sitting room was lovely and bright with beautiful views from the balcony. We would highly recommend!

- Victoria, July 2024

Thank you for your feedback we are pleased to see you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back again in the near future. Warm regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Andrea May 2024

“The apartment was wonderful it had some nice touches (Sonos worked in every room apart from the lounge).”

The kitchen was equipped with everything you needed. It was spacious clean. The only thing we found disappointing was on arrival there was not a welcome pack every other place we have stayed we always had something. Also there was no hand wash in the bathrooms/ kitchen and no washing up liquid available. Having said that we really enjoyed our stay and would come back again.

- Andrea, May 2024

Thank you for your feedback we are glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the near future. Kindest regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
John March 2024

“We all had a relaxing and enjoyable stay at Ithaca, which comfortably met our needs.”

.. Best regards, John

- John, March 2024

We are glad to see that you had a relaxing holiday and enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again in the near future. Best Regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Beverley November 2023

“The property was as described, it was lovely, very clean,comfortable and perfect for our requirements.”

It had everything we needed and more. Would love to stay there again.

- Beverley, November 2023

Thank you for your feedback, we are delighted to hear you found Ithaca, lovely, very clean, comfortable and perfect for your requirements. We hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Beverley November 2023

“A very modern, spacious, clean, comfortable and well equipped property.”

Ideal location to explore both St Ives and many other local attractions. We really enjoyed our stay! One observation, we discovered 6 lamps with bulbs not working and no spare bulbs. We purchased two new bulbs for bedside lamps to facilitate reading in bed

- Beverley, November 2023

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your constructive comments which have been passed onto the housekeeper. Thank you again and we hope to welcome you back in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Lara September 2023

“Gorgeous property, spotlessly clean, bright and furnished beautifully.”

Tea, coffee and sugar provided plus milk cookies and chocolates! Had everything you could possibly want and perfect location within easy walking distance of the town and gorgeous Carbis Bay. Lots of space and cosy. Honestly could recommend a property more! Loved our stay here.

- Lara, September 2023

Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased that you loved your stay. We hope to welcome you back in the near future. Warm regards Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Annette July 2023

“Fabulous spacious property with quality fittings.”

Had a problem with one of the showers and sorted the next day

- Annette, July 2023
Matt April 2023

“Note hot water schedule to be reviewed as two kids having shower in day used all hot water and also boiler has intermittent fault (E02 fault).”

We managed by resetting boiler and understanding system (as I’m a mech engineer) however may cause issues for someone with less knowledge. Other than that apt was amazing, clean, spacious and even had Netflix for the kids

- Matt, April 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave Feedback following your recent holiday at Ithaca and we are so pleased that you thought the apartment was amazing. Thank you for advising us of the issue with the boiler, I have passed this on to our Property Management team for their attention. For future reference, if you have an issue while staying at one of our properties, please feel free to let us know by contacting our local office in Carbis Bay on 01736 630015 and select Option 2 when prompted and we will be happy to attend to this during your stay. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Lynne December 2022

“We had a fabulous time, the apartment was excellent with everything we needed for a fantastic stay.”

We would definitely recommend.

- Lynne, December 2022

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property and your stay! Thank you again for your comments and we hope to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Emma October 2022

“Beautifully decorated and such a good amount of space we loved it.”

Will definitely be booking this again. We also loved the use of spa passes.

- Emma, October 2022

Thank you so much for your lovely comments and good to hear you made use of the complimentary spa passes too. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Lucy October 2022

“Exactly as previous visitors said in their feedback.”

This accommodation is well appointed with excellent beds, wonderful kitchen and great views. Worth booking for sure.

- Lucy, October 2022

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back in the near future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Louise July 2022

“Great place to stay with the family.”

We’ve stayed at Gallinas point several times but this is the best apartment by far and we’ll definitely be back. The owners have really paid attention to detail in this place and the whole apartment is nicely kitted out with great facilities and furnishings. The only thing that would make our stay even better is if there was an EV charging point at the site!

- Louise, July 2022

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property and your stay! Thank you so much again for your comments which have been taken on board and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Jerry July 2022

“The apartment is very nice The only issues we had are with the Hob some of the heat elements didn’t work whilst we was there, the SKY Broadband was extremely intermittent.”

The SONOS system is no good so requires replacement. Despite these minor niggles the property is well maintained and cared for and we will be going again as the location is lovely

- Jerry, July 2022

Thank you for your feedback, we are very pleased you liked the property and location. We thank you for your comments and can see that these were reported to us but, did not want anyone to attend to sort during the stay. We would always like the opportunity to rectify things as quickly as possible to ensure you have the best experience possible. Thank you again for your comments, which we can assure you were investigated and sorted on your departure. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Gary March 2022

“We really like this property and have stayed there once before.”

Overall a very pleasant stay. Some minor niggles as always. The showers need to be checked that the water drains away properly. The beds are very firm for our taste. The toaster needs repair or replacing as it toasts quite unevenly. The patio areas needs a better clean. Small stuff as everything else was great.

- Gary, March 2022

Dear Mr Edwards, Many thanks for your feedback as it is very important to us! We are very pleased to hear you overall had a great stay and are sorry that there have been some small maintenance and cleaning issues. We can assure that we will have a close look into these and address any issues so they can be rectified going forward. We hope to welcome you back soon! Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
John February 2022

“I/we would gladly revisit subject to availability One point thought we though there was a lack of towels generally.”

Bedroom tv's are very dated... could do with upgrading. Get Sky Q which would be a great addition to your current setup. Best Regards John

- John, February 2022

Thank you for your feedback. Carbis Bay Holidays team Property Owner
Catherine December 2021

“The apartment ‘Ithaca’ is lovely.”

The best apartment we have rented in St Ives to date. It was light, spacious and very clean. There was a problem because the hob didn’t work. This was quite important to us as we had small children with us (one recovering from Chicken Pox) and it is why we book self-catering. However, we were adequately compensated by the owners and really enjoyed our stay. The management of the apartment by Sykes however could be better. We had a nine-and-a-half-hour drive from Midlands. A journey that usually takes six and a half. When we arrived at the site the barrier to the car park would not lift despite entering the code we had been given several times. I called Carbis Bay Holidays and was put through to Sykes’ answer phone service. Meanwhile, I tried knocking on some of the apartment doors (where I was able to gain entry to the building) to ascertain whether there was a new code. It appears the barrier was broken and had been reported along with other issues with the external door locks and the lighting. We were advised to reverse back to the main road, drive around the complex where we would find the exit which was open. When we eventually came to enter out apartment building it seemed we needed a key to open the outer door. The key was in the key safe outside the apartment. Luckily a family were just leaving and let us in. Meanwhile I received a call from Sykes. The person was not familiar with the site or the area which is not useful. I think it would be advantageous to have local representatives on call. Before the take over by Sykes, Carbis Bay Holidays offered excellent service and knowledge of the local area and their properties. It appears to have lost its personal touch.

- Catherine, December 2021

Dear Catherine, Thank you for taking the time to leave Feedback following your stay at Ithaca and I’m so pleased to hear you enjoyed the apartment and appreciated the compensation paid to you by the Owners due to the problem with the hob. I am very sorry to hear you had a problem with the barrier. You are welcome to call our Carbis Bay Office on 01736 630015 (Option 2), where a member of the local Carbis Bay Holidays team will pick up your call and be able to assist. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back to the area again in the future. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Helen September 2021

“The apartment is amazing, comfortable, well resourced and we really enjoyed our stay.”

- Helen, September 2021
Maxine September 2021

“Absolutely beautiful apartment with great mod cons, comfortable beds and sofas, lovely fluffy towels, white company toiletries, literally everything there that you need.”

Cute little gifts left, chocolates, shopping bag, vouchers for use in the town, tea, coffee. We ordered a big shop from the supermarket including household goods, we really didn’t need most of them. Fab location. Great customer service. Have only marked down the cleanliness slightly because the wine glasses had smeared finger marks on them and the glass chopping board had to be washed before use, otherwise everything was spotless. There are a few housekeeping tasks that are in hand, the air conditioning, the lift and the bathroom door handle needs fixing, none of which bothered us but I’m sure they would be a problem to some guests.

- Maxine, September 2021

Dear Maxine, Thank you for taking the time to leave Feedback following your holiday at Ithaca and I’m so pleased that your thought the apartment was beautiful and appreciated all the little extras and treats left for you to enjoy. Also, thank you for bringing to our attention the Housekeeping tasks you noted, I have passed these on to our Housekeeping and Maintenance teams for their attention. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
nicola July 2021

“We arrived to a filthy patio and patio furniture.”

It was covered in dirt and dried seagull excrement and it hadn’t been swept. Bulbs out in a couple of rooms including one sensor light on the landing, one in the living room and two on the patio. Door handle to toilet was so stiff I couldn’t open it from the inside. Thankfully it was me and not one of my children who got stuck in there. The lift wasn’t working and neither was the upper bedrooms air con. I emailed Carbis bay and some one from Sykes called me Monday to arrange a visit from someone from Carbis bay hols office. They fixed one bulb, booked an electrician to come fix the patio lights, squirted spray into the stiff door lock and asked if we wanted an extra patio clean. I declined this as in the two days we’d stayed there I’d already done it. He informed us that the lift and the air con were ongoing lengthy issues which were awaiting parts - at no point prior to holiday had the company informed us of these issues. As the stay continued it was obvious the flat had not been thoroughly cleaned as there was decaying food under a sofa abs various bits under chest of drawers including hair bobbles, hair grips and a pair of socks. As we couldn’t get in to the flat until 5 pm due to covid cleaning time and when you leave you strip all the beds of linen I think this is unnacceptable. Under the furniture it was filthy with great balls of fluff and detritus. Weve usually loved our holidays with Carbis bay but after paying over £4000 for two weeks in August I’d expect more from them. Especially better cleaning and being informed of big issues such as the broken lift and air conditioning. I’m happy to discuss further once Carbis bay have reacted to my comments but I don’t think once this is published and they’ve replied there’s the option to do so.

- nicola, July 2021

Dear Nicola, Thank you very much for taking the time to provide your feedback. I am so sorry you experienced these issues during your stay, thank you for calling our team out to look at these issues for you. The lack of a lift was due to the management company of the development, which houses Ithaca, having issues with the lift repair company obtaining the parts they needed. We are very sorry that this impacted your stay and can confirm the lift has been repaired and is in full working order. Similarly with the air con, the parts have been ordered but have been delayed in delivery as they are coming from a specialist company abroad. It was a larger job than initially anticipated. Please accept my apologies that these issues were not communicated to you prior to your arrival. We will make the housekeeping team aware of the cleaning issues you experienced and are deeply sorry for this, our housekeeper for this property is particularly thorough so this is very unusual for them. We will work with them to try and provide the extra time they need to check the properties. Unfortunately, we are suffering from quite a severe labour shortage across St Ives and Carbis as many local people have contracted Covid-19 and had to self isolate. This season has been particularly long and heavy as almost all properties have been fully booked since the Government permitted travel and overnight stays following Covid-19 lockdown. This has meant that the gaps between bookings have not been there for us to carry out the normal maintenance checks and deep cleans, as the time is not sufficient across a busy changeover window. Once again, thank you very much for providing your feedback and we will ensure the owners of the property are aware of your comments. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Anne-Marie July 2021

“1 no lift 2 no Aircon upstairs 3 family bathroom door stuck trapping mother and baby 4 no linen change for 2nd week as per contract 5 used masks behind drawers in hall way 6 tissues and deodorant under bed in downstairs bedroom 7 crisp packets and crisps under sofa next to television 8 response to complaints unacceptable and rude ie when told about bathroom door told to leave it open as nothing could be done till next changeover day !”

! Fan for 2 bedrooms to stand between 2 bedrooms and leave doors open !! 9 temperamental freezer temperature went up and down food defrosted ice lollies, pizza and other food all had to be binned No reply to question about bed linen and towels except from lovely helpfull cleaning lady doing apartment next door( not ours ) who contacted the coordinator about linen change and was told we had to request it ! Our holiday of 6 adults and a baby was spent waiting for reply to phone calls and emails customer service was atrocious The apartment was stunning and yes the bedding etc was spotless when we arrived but as the holiday went on we found so many problems even the blinds cords in upstairs bedrooms are illegal as not attached properly. We stayed in a different apartment on site a couple of years ago and it was perfect in every aspect and so we decided as it was a special holiday we would spend the extra for the extra details and we are sorry we did because we basically paid extra for less and I'm so disappointed with the whole situation and would really like a response from the owners about our feedback thank you as I am actually thinking about leaving a review on other sites if I don't get a response soon thank you A M Meek

- Anne-Marie, July 2021

Dear Mrs Meek, Thank you very much for taking the time to come back to us with constructive feedback, it is very valuable to us and much appreciated. To address your points: 1. The lack of a lift was due to the management company of the development, which houses Ithaca, having issues with the lift repair company obtaining the parts they needed. We are very sorry that this impacted your stay and can confirm the lift has been repaired and is in full working order. 2. Similarly with the air con, the parts have been ordered but have been delayed in delivery as they are coming from a specialist company abroad. The owners have purchased additional fans whilst the air con is waiting for the parts to arrive and be repaired. 3. We are very sorry that the family bathroom door was stuck and that you feel the response you received was rude, this is the last thing we would wish a guest to experience and we have actioned the stuck bathroom door following your report with our property management department to resolve. 4. I sincerely apologise for any confusion over the linen change, there was a breakdown in communication between Carbis Bay Holidays and the housekeeper on the process for doing these having just changed systems. This was not the fault of the housekeeper and we have now streamlined the process going forward for any multiple week bookings and their mid stay linen changes. 5. The cleaning points 5, 6 and 7 we will make the housekeeping team aware and are deeply sorry for this, our housekeeper for this property is particularly thorough and one of the most dedicated people I know personally so this is very unusual for them. We will work with them to try and provide the extra time they need to check the properties. Unfortunately, we are suffering from quite a severe labour shortage across St Ives and Carbis Bay (as you may have seen from the Restaurant posts having to close venues and cancel bookings) as many local people have contracted Covid-19 and had to self isolate. 8. You are completely right, we would never wish a response to be perceived as rude and we are very sorry if any response came across in a negative way. We will always try our hardest with the resources we have to resolve any issues as quickly as possible and if we cannot resolve the property we may offer alternative suggestions in the meantime. 9. Thank you very much for letting us know about the Fridge Freezer and the blind cords - we have notified the owner and our property management team so we can ensure this is sorted. We are very glad that you thought that Ithaca is stunning, we hope you did make some lovely family memories whilst you were down. Than you for taking the time to reply so thoroughly and if you would like to go through any points further, please do not hesitate to give us a call in the office on 01736 630015 and press option 2. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Susan June 2021

“We have stayed at this apartment before and had it pre booked for 2020 so that booking was kept for this year.”

There were a few problems with the apartment this year and found ourselves disappointed in the upkeep.A tap in the kitchen that fell off when we used it,a floor strip in the upstairs bedroom that was loose,the right hand patio door sliding mechanism was sticking.The main problem was the air conditioning in the upstairs bedrooms was not working which meant it was uncomfortable at night.We had a linen change after the 1st week and 1 of the sheets didn’t fit ,the housekeeper was called and we left a voice mail but the sheet was not replaced.The lift was also broken the whole 2 weeks that we were there which we could have been informed about.We also couldn’t get the music system to accept our music as some1 else was already logged on.We were really disappointed as we really loved the apartment the 1st time we stayed.It is at the higher end of the holiday apartments and we just expected more from it.

- Susan, June 2021

Thank you for your feedback. It is important to us that you enjoy the apartment as much as we do. We are concerned to hear that your recent stay at Ithaca did not live up to previous experience. We are working closely with the property management company and Carbis Bay Holidays and are actively addressing the points you raised. Best wishes, John and Philippa - Ithaca owners Property Owner
Review Oct 2019

“"Many thanks to the Carbis Bay Holiday team and housekeeper Jo Stokes.”

Nothing too much trouble for them to ensure you have a great holiday. The apartment is clean and as everything you need. A home away from home. Will be back again in the new year. "
Bill & Di Harrison

- Review, Oct 2019
Review Mar 2019

“"As you walk into this property , you feel as though you are the first people to ever stay.”

Top quality everything! Beds and bedding pure luxury! You have beautiful views being at the top of the property. And a lift so you are not struggling with luggage. Very sad going home !"
Lynne Carville

- Review, Mar 2019
Testimonial Oct 2018

“Thanks for a wonderful stay.”

- Testimonial, Oct 2018
Testimonial Oct 2018

“Wonderful apartment with quality fixtures and fittings, relaxing and comfortable stay.”

Very convenient location for beach and town. Glad we’ve already booked for next year! Thanks to the housekeeper also for a lovely clean apartment and help from the admin team. Looking forward to coming back soon.

- Testimonial, Oct 2018
Testimonial Oct 2018

“Told you we would be back.”

Another great stay in Ithaca already booked for next year. Many thanks to Jo the housekeeper. Great times had by all.

- Testimonial, Oct 2018
Testimonial Sep 2018

“A wonderful holiday in this fantastic apartment.”

Thank you

- Testimonial, Sep 2018
Testimonial Sep 2018

“A very pleasant stay in Ithaca and St Ives.”

Apartment is comfortable and well equipped, and we’ve had a relaxing time enjoying the festival. We shall be back to St Ives.

- Testimonial, Sep 2018
Testimonial Jul 2018

“Lovely apartment, well decorated and clean.”

Plenty of room for 5 adults. We have stated in many at Gallinas Point and this is one of the best lucky to have nice weather. Good walks on the coastal path to Lelant and Zennor. Good places to eat, The Loft, Porthminster Kitchen, Porthminster Beach Café and Café Pasta. Will hopefully return soon.

- Testimonial, Jul 2018
Testimonial Jul 2018

“Have been looking forward all year to return all the way from Glasgow.”

Back to our favourite location, St Ives our second time in theses apartments Ithaca. Beautiful surroundings. Everything you need and more have taken pictures of the trendy kitchen tap! And lounge very comfortable and quiet. St Ives has a pleasant healthy walk to the beach and town, so quaint. Will be back, thank you for having us at your home.

- Testimonial, Jul 2018
Testimonial Jul 2018

“It has been 40 years since we have visited St Ives and pleased to say it still holds its charm.”

With wall to wall sunshine all week, and staying in this beautiful apartment, we have certainly had a super holiday. Thank you.

- Testimonial, Jul 2018
Testimonial Jun 2018

“Having stayed in most of the apartments in Gallinas Point over the last 7 years, this is by far the best on the complex.”

Enjoyed the added touches of the air conditioning and Sono’s music system. Beautifully furnished with every attention to detail. Thank you for a wonderful stay, will be back again soon.

- Testimonial, Jun 2018
Testimonial Jun 2018

“A great stay in a great apartment.”

Lucky to have had beautiful weather. The balcony gets afternoon and evening sunshine which many apartments we’ve stayed in before don’t have the sunshine on the balcony which is annoying. We will be back to Ithaca for sure. Thank you.

- Testimonial, Jun 2018
Testimonial May 2018

“Thanks for a lovely stay in an amazing apartment.”

Tastefully decorated. Perfect location for the beach and town centre. We will be staying again. Love it!

- Testimonial, May 2018
Testimonial Apr 2018

“Having stayed in various apartments for holidays in St Ives, this is by far the most comfortable, luxurious apartment we have stayed in.”

Beautifully furnished and every attention to detail. Use of the spa pool was a bonus. Thank you for a wonderful stay. We will be booking to stay here again.

- Testimonial, Apr 2018
Testimonial Apr 2018

“This is one of the most beautiful apartments we have every stayed in and we would have no hesitation in recommending to friends and family.”

We love St Ives and we will book this apartment again. Thank you.

- Testimonial, Apr 2018
Testimonial Jan 2018

“We have been staying at Gallinas Point since it was built.”

By far the best apartment we have stayed in. Everything you need is here. Sad to going home BUT we will be back next year.

- Testimonial, Jan 2018
Testimonial Dec 2017

“We have loved spending our usual winter week holiday in St Ives in Ithaca.”

Warm, comfortable and convenient.

- Testimonial, Dec 2017

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Summary

Duplex apartment
Over third and fourth floor
Three bedrooms: 1 x fourth-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x fourth-floor king-size with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x third-floor king-size with TV
Third-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Third-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, sitting area and balcony
Gas central heating
Oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher
Smart TV with Sky including ‘Variety Package’ plus TV Boxsets, 3 x TVs with Freeview, DVD Player, Sonos multiroom music system with speakers, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair, cot and 2 x stairgates available
Off-road parking for 1 car
Balcony with furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.5 miles, beach 0.2 miles
Note: Complimentary spa passes are provided for two guests at HarSPA at The Harbour Hotel, the passes include 20% discount off spa treatments Monday - Friday, and 20% off food in the hotel (excluding offers) Access is valid until the 27th February 2025; Membership is reviewed annually by the owner for the following year and is subject to renewal, please call the spa prior to arrival at the property to arrange your entry and they will give you availability information and details on their packages that you require - you can access the Spa's treatment via their website
Note: Check-in is from 4pm, check-out by 10am

The property

Ithaca is a stunning penthouse apartment within the popular development of Gallinas Point St Ives, offering a prime location within a few minutes walk to the shops, galleries and beaches of St Ives.

Ithaca has been stylishly decorated throughout and the owners have taken care to ensure that guests will have all they require to make Ithaca their own coastal retreat.

This beautiful dual aspect penthouse allows you to enjoy stunning sea views across to Gwithian, Godrevy Lighthouse and beyond or to the other side across St Ives town to harbour beach and the Island.

Ithaca is the perfect place to make the most of your Cornish holiday. Highlights - Ithaca is located in Gallinas Point apartments in St. Ives occupies the second and top floor. - Children welcome. - Regret no smoking and no pets. - Complimentary spa passes are provided for 2 guests at HarSPA at The Harbour Hotel, the passes include 20% discount off spa treatments Monday - Friday, and 20% off food in the hotel (excluding offers) Access is valid until the 27th February 2025; Membership is reviewed annually by the owner for the following year and is subject to renewal.

Please call the spa prior to arrival at the property to arrange your entry and they will give you availability information and details on their packages that you require.

You can access the Spa's treatment via their website. Entertainment - Complimentary wireless internet. - 55” Smart UHD 4K TV with Sky including 'Variety Package' plus TV Boxsets and DVD Player to Living Area. - Multiroom music system with speakers in every room and bathroom using Sonos to connect from your own device. - LCD televisions with Freeview to bedrooms. - Selection of board games, library of books, O.S.

Maps and information on the local area. For Families - A complimentary travel cot and high chair available. - We request that guests' provide their own cot bedding. - Non Slip Bathmat provided. - Hand blender. - Two stair gates are supplied for guest use. Access - Stairs or Lift access is available. - Video entry phone. - Detailed access statement available on request. Parking - One allocated parking space provided within the onsite barriered car park. Living Area Living Area This beautifully furnished room is framed with the doors and window allowing the light to flood in.

There is access to the private balcony with stunning views across the bay to Godrevy Lighthouse and the north Cornwall Coastline.

Two contemporary sofas arranged with coffee table for guests comfort to enjoy the 55” Smart UHD 4K TV with Sky "Variety Package" with TV Box Sets and DVD player with selection of dvds.

A selection of reading lamps are provided for you to set the perfect mood.

Sliding doors open out to the south facing terrace with table and four chairs with rattan bench, creating an indoor/outdoor space where you can enjoy an alfresco drink or dinner. Dining Area Sociable open plan kitchen/ breakfast bar and dining area, Seating 6 at the glass table with matching acrylic chairs, the table is a great spot to sample some of the delights of Cornwall cooked up by your nominated chef or plan your day.

Entrance Hallway When entering this stunning apartment, you are greeted into a welcoming hallway where there is a coat rack for hanging coats and a large cupboard with ample space for walking boots and beach gear.

As well another cupboard containing washer/dryer, Iron/Ironing board and airer. 13 carpeted stairs lead from the hallway upstairs to Bedroom One and Two.

The ground floor of this stunning duplex apartment has Amtico flooring through out.

Gas Central Heating throughout and Air Conditioning is provided for guests to find their optimal temperature.

Ithaca benefits from an integral, multiroom music system with speakers in every room and bathroom, enabling guests to enjoy Internet radio, as well as music stored on their own smart phones and tablets.

To access and control the system, guests will need to download the free 'SONOS' App for Android/IOS mobile devices. Kitchen Kitchen The contemporary kitchen comprises of cream SieMatic units teamed with granite work tops and burgundy splash backs.

It is suitably appointed with an integrated Neff oven/grill, microwave, 5 ring ceramic induction hob, extractor fan, full size dishwasher and extra storage space in the separate upright Fridge and Freezer.

The owners have taken care to ensure that you will have all the crockery, glassware and utensils you need in your luxurious home by the sea.

For coffee lovers, you are sure to enjoy the Tassimo coffee machine which uses the convenient pod system. Sleeping Bedroom One Bedroom One is also located on the top floor to the rear of the penthouse and benefits from stunning views of St Ives Town, Harbour beach and the Island through the galleried windows.

There is a king size bed which is sumptuously dressed with oversize feather duvet and White company linen.

There is a wardrobe, two bedside tables with reading lights, two low level four drawer chest of drawers and full length mirror.

A table with two armchairs are provided for guests to relax and enjoy the 32" Freeview TV or views.

Bedroom One benefits from a spacious en-suite. Bedroom Two Bedroom Two is a spacious retreat for guests, this bright airy room has a super king zip and link bed which can be arranged as twin beds on request.

There is a large wardrobe, full length mirror, two bedside tables and matching lamps and two low level four drawer chest of drawers providing ample storage space.

There is a 32″ Freeview TV provided for your entertainment.

Two velux windows have views of the house where Virginia Woolf once resided and Tregenna Castle and have been fitted with blackout blinds allowing you to let the light flood as well as enjoy a peaceful nights sleep. Bedroom Two benefits from a spacious en-suite. Bedroom Three Bedroom three is located on the ground floor to the rear of the property and has a large triple window with views to a large Macrocarpa Cypress tree which offers privacy but allows the Cornish light to flood in.

The king size bed is dressed in luxury White Company Egyptian cotton bedding and oversize duvet smoothing the way to a comfortable nights sleep.

A double mirrored wardrobe, two bedside tables with lamps, and a chest of drawers are provided for your comfort.

There is a 18″ LCD Freeview TV with DVD player.

Bedroom 3 is conveniently located next to the family bathroom. Luxury White company Egyptian cotton bedding is provided in all bedrooms with a bath sheet and hand towel high quality towels for each guest.

A hairdyer is available for guest use in each of the bedroom.

All the bedrooms have Amtico Flooring throughout and blackout lined blinds. Bathrooms Family Bathroom The family bathroom is located on the ground floor off the hallway next to Bedroom Three and convenient for the living areas.

It is tiled throughout with bath and overhead shower enclosure, WC, wash basin, Storage cabinet, chrome heated towel rail, large demisting mirror and shaver point.

There is a large window allowing natural light to pour into the Family Bathroom and a Venetian blind is provided for your privacy.

En-suite to Bedroom One The en-suite bathroom, located upstairs is tiled throughout with large shower enclosure with rainfall shower, WC, wash basin, chrome heated towel rail, mirror cabinet with storage. En-suite to Bedroom Two The en-suite to bedroom two benefits from a walk in rain shower, wash basin, illuminated mirror with storage, shaver point, chrome heated towel rail and WC. A selection of high quality towels comprising of bath sheet and hand towel are provided for each guest.

Outside Balcony The south facing full-width decked balcony is a perfect sun-trap and is enviably positioned within Gallinas Point to benefit from stunning views across St. Ives Bay.

A table with 4 chairs and a rattan bench are provided for you to enjoy the view in comfort.

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Ground Floor

Gallinas Point

Gallinas Point Apartments are perched above St Ives town with lovely views across Porthminster Beach and beyond to Godrevy Lighthouse and offer luxury self catering with secure parking.

Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

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About the location

ST IVES

Penzance 6 miles.

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

There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £100 for this property.
Lift access available. .Lift access should not be solely relied upon as if not operational due to maintenance / fault you will need to use the stairs.

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.

Please Note: The HarSpa Pool Area will be Closed on Friday 29th November from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. The facilities will be available for us outside these hours as normal.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Gorgeous clean spacious apartment in a fantastic location!”

“The apartment was wonderful it had some nice touches (Sonos worked in every room apart from the lounge).”

“We all had a relaxing and enjoyable stay at Ithaca, which comfortably met our needs.”

“The property was as described, it was lovely, very clean,comfortable and perfect for our requirements.”

“A very modern, spacious, clean, comfortable and well equipped property.”

“Gorgeous property, spotlessly clean, bright and furnished beautifully.”

“Fabulous spacious property with quality fittings.”

“Note hot water schedule to be reviewed as two kids having shower in day used all hot water and also boiler has intermittent fault (E02 fault).”

“We had a fabulous time, the apartment was excellent with everything we needed for a fantastic stay.”

“Beautifully decorated and such a good amount of space we loved it.”

“Exactly as previous visitors said in their feedback.”

“Great place to stay with the family.”

“The apartment is very nice The only issues we had are with the Hob some of the heat elements didn’t work whilst we was there, the SKY Broadband was extremely intermittent.”

“We really like this property and have stayed there once before.”

“I/we would gladly revisit subject to availability One point thought we though there was a lack of towels generally.”

“The apartment ‘Ithaca’ is lovely.”

“The apartment is amazing, comfortable, well resourced and we really enjoyed our stay.”

“Absolutely beautiful apartment with great mod cons, comfortable beds and sofas, lovely fluffy towels, white company toiletries, literally everything there that you need.”

“We arrived to a filthy patio and patio furniture.”

“We have stayed at this apartment before and had it pre booked for 2020 so that booking was kept for this year.”

“"Many thanks to the Carbis Bay Holiday team and housekeeper Jo Stokes.”

“"As you walk into this property , you feel as though you are the first people to ever stay.”

“Thanks for a wonderful stay.”

“Wonderful apartment with quality fixtures and fittings, relaxing and comfortable stay.”

“Told you we would be back.”

“A wonderful holiday in this fantastic apartment.”

“A very pleasant stay in Ithaca and St Ives.”

“Lovely apartment, well decorated and clean.”

“Have been looking forward all year to return all the way from Glasgow.”

“It has been 40 years since we have visited St Ives and pleased to say it still holds its charm.”

“Having stayed in most of the apartments in Gallinas Point over the last 7 years, this is by far the best on the complex.”

“A great stay in a great apartment.”

“Thanks for a lovely stay in an amazing apartment.”

“Having stayed in various apartments for holidays in St Ives, this is by far the most comfortable, luxurious apartment we have stayed in.”

“This is one of the most beautiful apartments we have every stayed in and we would have no hesitation in recommending to friends and family.”

“We have been staying at Gallinas Point since it was built.”