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Romantic Valentines Breaks

Valentines Holidays to St. Ives Cornwall When it comes to Valentine's Day, if you are looking to sweep your loved one off their feet, then book a romantic Valentines break with Carbis Bay Holidays. What could be more romantic than an unforgettable visit to Cornwall with its breathtaking scenery, stunning beaches and magnificent food? The perfect Valentine gif... (more)

Romantic Valentines Breaks Friday Arrival

Valentines Holidays to St. Ives Cornwall When it comes to Valentine's Day, if you are looking to sweep your loved one off their feet, then book a romantic Valentines break with Carbis Bay Holidays. What could be more romantic than an unforgettable visit to Cornwall with its breathtaking scenery, stunning beaches and magnificent food? The perfect Valentine gif... (more)

Half Term Holidays

Take the family away at Half-Term. Whether you're a school teacher looking for a coastal break or a parent looking for a special place to stay with the children, Carbis Bay Holidays can help. We have a superb selection of luxury self-catering accommodation with plenty little extras to keep the young and not so young entertained. There is so much... (more)

Mothers Day breaks

Mothering Sunday is 18th March 2012 and is a very special day, so why not treat your mum to a week away from it all in luxury holiday accommodation in West Cornwall. Some flowers and chocolates will be waiting in the property on arrival, but don't forget to hide them until Sunday. The area is blessed with a wide choice of superb restaurants if yo... (more)

2012 St Ives Food and Drink Festival

Cornish Food Therapy St Ives celebrates the best of Cornish food and drink with its third, annual St Ives Food and Drink Festival in May 2012. A week long event starting on Monday 21st May 2012, coming to a close on Sunday 27th May 2012. St Ives offers the most fantastic selection of restaurants, cafes and Parisian style gourmet food shops, and this year’s food fes... (more)

May Bank Holiday Breaks in Cornwall

In May we are usually lucky enough to have two bank holiday weekends and it seems a shame to spend the time at home when you can make the most of your bank holiday by booking a spring break to beautiful Carbis Bay, Lelant and St. Ives. We can provide you with some of the finest Cornish holiday cottages, apartments and houses in the area, giving you the ... (more)

St Ives Beer Festival

St Ives Beer Festival, organised by Cornwall CAMRA. St Ives Guildhall will be held on the Friday 8th and Saturday 9th June 2012 from 11am - 11pm, Entry for non-members £3.50, card-carrying CAMRA members £2, inc souvenir glass. Over 60+ Ales, ciders/perries + fruit wines. For further information please visit www.cornwallcamra.org.uk or www.c... (more)

August Bank Holiday Breaks in Cornwall

August bank holiday is a popular time of year for people to visit Cornwall for some Summer sun. With its unique micro-climate and sub-tropical plants, the area has often been alikened with the Mediterranean. You can make the most of your bank holiday weekend by extending it and taking a break with the family to beautiful Lelant, Carbis ... (more)

Summer School Holidays

School holiday summer weeks are always incredibly popular. 2012 school summer holidays start from 21st July 2012 to 1st September 2012. Select your perfect holiday home from our fantastic property portfolio below, whether you are looking for beachside apartments, Cornish villas with awe inspiring views or houses to accommodate two families. Be sure to book early to avoid disapp... (more)

St Ives September Festival

With music, visual arts, poetry, literature, theatre and cinema, The St Ives September Festival usually opens with a ceilidh on Saturday night, followed by tribute band nights and a Youth night (Wednesday) culminating in a Festival Ball on the last Saturday of the festival. The dates are confirmed as from Saturday 8th to Saturday 22nd September 2012. Acts that are confirmed s... (more)

October Half Term Holidays

Take the family away at October Half-Term. Whether you're a school teacher looking for a coastal break or a parent looking for a special place to stay with the children, Carbis Bay Holidays can help. This Autumn, we have a superb selection of luxury self catering accommodation with plenty little extras to keep the young and not so young entertained.&n... (more)

Bonfire Fireworks Party

Bonfire and Fireworks Night 2012 on Carbis Bay Beach - Date to be Confirmed. Carbis Bay Holidays are delighted to be the main sponsor for the Carbis Bay Residents' Association Bonfire and Fireworks Party once again. Together with other local businesses we look forward to welcoming you to Carbis Bay Beach to see the fireworks, enjoy the BBQ and join in the fun. Start wit... (more)

Christmas Holidays in Cornwall

Christmas Holidays in St. Ives area of Cornwall. A festive break - luxury self catering Should you choose to eat in at Christmas, all of our properties have a fully equipped kitchen to cook a traditional roast and your chosen home from home will be decorated with festive cheer so that all you have to do is relax. A stay of a minimum of five nights are available... (more)

St Ives New Year

New Year in St Ives - one of the UKs most popular places to see in the New Year The New Year's Eve celebrations at St. Ives have a national reputation for being one of the places to see in the New Year. Fancy dress is not compulsory but most people make an effort and perhaps you may look out of place without fancy dress. The streets of St. Ives are clos... (more)

2012 holidays in Cornwall

Luxury holiday accommodation in West Cornwall for 2012 We can offer a wide selection of contemporary apartments, cottages, villas and holiday homes, each with their own individual style and character, all of a consistently high standard of accommodation and facilities for which Carbis Bay Holidays are renowned. Short breaks are available between Oct... (more)

2012 Easter Breaks

Why not 'egg-scape' to the coast and enjoy a self-catering holiday in one of our beautiful four or five star self-catering apartments' or houses or cottages. Our luxury properties are located throughout Carbis Bay and St. Ives, and make an ideal location for a spring break with all the family. Easter school holidays commence on 31st M... (more)

Easter School Holidays

Easter breaks commencing 31st March to 7th April 2012 Why not 'egg-scape' to the coast and enjoy a self-catering holiday in one of our beautiful four or five star self-catering apartments' or houses or cottages. Our luxury properties are located throughout Carbis Bay and St. Ives, and make an ideal location for a spring break with all the... (more)

2012 Easter Holidays

Why not 'egg-scape' to the coast and enjoy a self-catering holiday in one of our beautiful four or five star self-catering apartments' or houses or cottages. Our luxury properties are located throughout Carbis Bay and St. Ives, and make an ideal location for a spring break with all the family. Easter school holidays commence on 31st Marc... (more)

2012 Olympics

Finn Class Olympic Training Accommodation Whether you’re a spectator of the Finn Class Olympic training being held in Falmouth during May 2012, or you are a prospective Olympian yourself, why not make the beautiful seaside town of St Ives Cornwall, your base for the build up to the games. St Ives is located only 25 miles from Falmouth, giving you the chance to escap... (more)

Late Deals

We have a number of holiday properties that have been discounted by up to 25%*, these last minute holidays and cancellations are quickly snapped up, so don't be disappointed and book now. Other offers/discounts are not offered in conjunction with this Late Deal discount. We also have some separate special offers on selected properties for alternative dates, to view these cl... (more)

Short Breaks

There has been a growing trend towards staycations in the UK, these are replacing the European city breaks as a holiday choice and, if you have visited the area before, you understand why. Wind down to the pace of Cornwall, enjoy the views, the walks, the fine dining, get some air in your lungs! A staycation anytime of the year will rejuvenate you and we are pretty confident ... (more)

Special Offers

By working closely with our owners, we have put together this special selection of offers shown below. Here guests' can find excellent value luxury self catering holidays in the St. Ives area of Cornwall. Our discounted self catering breaks provide fantastic savings allowing you to enjoy a low cost coastal break to this beautiful area. If you would like more specif... (more)

Honeymoons

If you are looking for romance then St Ives, Carbis Bay and Lelant live up to their reputation. There are some excellent venues for weddings in the area but for the honeymoon couple and wedding guests, Carbis Bay Holidays can provide you with the extra special accommodation for your romantic escapes. We have and extensive knowledge of the area and can help with ... (more)

One bedroom self catering holidays in St Ives

Carbis Bay Holidays offer a selection of intimate one bedroom self catering apartments in St. Ives that sleep just two people making them superb holiday homes for a luxury holiday or romantic getaway weekend break. These properties are idyllic and ideally positioned to offer couples the perfect getaway to Cornwall. Parking provided. Looking for holiday accommodation for couple... (more)

Double rooms for couples

For guests looking for self catering accommodation for two couples, the following properties offer two double rooms with either double or king size beds. For single couples view these properties - click here. (more)

Large Groups

We are often asked how we can accommodate extended families for a reunion, or large groups of family or friends looking for a luxury self catering holiday in Cornwall. Guests' can either stay in an individual holiday house so that everyone is together, or we have a number of adjacent apartments and villas which are ideal when guests' prefer to have separat... (more)

Penthouse Apartments in St Ives

If you are looking to maximise your view of St Ives Bay, then have a look at our selection of top floor Penthouse Apartments. Two and three bedroomed luxury apartments furnished to the highest standard most with patio balconies offering alfresco dining and stunning coastal views. (more)

Pet Friendly Properties in Cornwall

We have some superb self catering properties that you and your dog will love, because dogs need a holiday too! Our luxury dog friendly accommodation allows you to bring your pet on holiday without compromising on the quality and style of your chosen place to stay. Taking holidays with pets in Cornwall is a blast! There are so many interesting walks on the... (more)

Rural Retreats

If you dream of immersing yourself in the peace and tranquility of English countryside for a chance to relax and unwind away from the pressures of daily life, then consider one of Carbis Bay Holidays' rural retreats. These hand picked self catering properties provide the perfect location for those who prefer a rural backdrop and appreciate country life... (more)

Wheelchair friendly

We are often asked for properties that are wheelchair friendly. We have a number of properties that are accessed either by lift or on level access and require no steps between living sleeping and bathing. (more)

Self catering with free wifi

Self-catering holidays with Free Wifi Internet Access For many guests wishing to keep in touch with the office, or family and friends whilst away on holiday, the majority of our properties provide free Wifi. If you are looking for "working holiday" and can manage your business remotely, then these properties are ideal for business breaks. Some ... (more)

Latest Additions

We have been busily adding some superb holiday homes to our portfolio and have showcased the most recent ones here. Every property has been personally inspected by us so that we can assure you that they will all meet our exacting four or five star standards. In addition, so that we maintain our 100% Quality Assured status, each and every one will also be indepe... (more)

VisitEngland Gold Award

At Carbis Bay Holidays, we select only the highest quality four and five star standard holiday homes to join our portfolio of luxury self catering accommodation in the St. Ives area of Cornwall. We are delighted that a high proportion of these superb properties have been awarded the coveted VisitEngland Gold Award ( formally Visit Britain). This accolade is awarded ... (more)

Free Gym and Swim at Harpers

Whether your goal is to work off those excess calories gained from over-indulgent holiday dining or to maintain your existing workout regime, take advantage of complementary membership for all the family to St Ives Leisure Centre. Relax, keep fit or just entertain the kids. Full size 25 metre swimming pool Learner pool with kiddie slide and bubblejets Poo... (more)

Two Toddlers and Twins

Short of car space for the travel cot and highchair? All of our child friendly properties provide these; all that we ask is that you provide your own bedding for the travel cot. For young families with twins or two toddlers, we also have a small selection of larger properties where two travels cots and two highchairs are provided. This will hopefully help free up space in ... (more)

Diamond Jubilee 2012

Celebrate the Royal Diamond Jubilee in the Duchy of Cornwall Escape to St Ives in Cornwall to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee in pure luxury. Why not make the most of the Diamond Jubilee and Spring Bank holidays by staying in one of our stunning self catering properties in Carbis Bay or St Ives. Take a royal spring break, arriving on Friday 1st June 2012 or Sat... (more)

Royal Cornwall Show 2012

Royal Cornwall Show is one of the must see events in the Cornwall events calendar, taking place on the 7th, 8th and 9th June 2012. Each year the show gets bigger and better with many great displays. Why not taste the scrumptious culinary delights in the Cornwall Food and Farming Marquee, or for animal fans, you will find the finest display of pretty much every animal you can th... (more)

Olympic Torch Relay

Cornwall is very honoured to be the first destination in Great Britain to receive the Olympic Flame. The Olympic Torch Relay will start from Lands End on Saturday 19th May 2012 with the flame making its way through the county on to Plymouth. This once in a life time spectacle is not to be missed, especially with stunning Lands End as its backdrop. Lands End is situate... (more)

Fathers Day Breaks

Wondering how to spoil your special dad or husband this fathers day, then why not treat them to a special break, staying in pure self catering luxury in St Ives, Cornwall. Fathers Day is on Sunday 17th June 2012 and we have a fantastic selection of outstanding Cornish coastal retreats to choose from for a 7 night holiday. St Ives has a wonderful selection of things to do to k... (more)

Golowan Festival 2012

Golowan Festival is a vibrant event held in Penzance each June, with 2012's festival set to be another fun packed 10 days. The main event of the festival is Mazey Day, held on Saturday 23rd June 2012, when the whole of Market Jew Street is closed off to allow the colourful processions to wind their way through Penzance. There are lots of stalls selling wonderful Cornish produ... (more)

Friday Change over Properties

For guests looking for self catering accommodation for holidays with a changeover day of Fridays. (more)

Winter Promotion Win an iPad

Winter is a great time of year to explore West Cornwall. The hubbub of summer is well and truly over, allowing our guests to make the most of the beautiful, peaceful landscape. There are still plenty of things to do out of season, making St Ives an ideal location to relax and beat the winter blues. This winter we are offering all of our guests the chance to WIN an Apple iPad2... (more)

Caroline Quentins Cornwall

If you have watched Caroline Quentin's Cornwall or are looking forward to watching it, this fantastic programme will hopefully inspire you to book a holiday in the beautiful county of Cornwall. The first part of the series was shown on the 2nd January on ITV1 at 8.00pm, to catch up on episodes if you miss them, visit ITV Player and watch on your PC ( episodes are vi... (more)

Baby Friendly Properties

If you’re looking for an extraordinary family friendly holiday, or are an expectant mother needing some rest and relaxation, we can assure you of the break you deserve when staying in one of our luxury self catering properties located in St Ives, Cornwall. The majority of our properties have outstanding sea views, with a great selection located a stone... (more)

Children Welcome

If you are looking for the perfect family holiday home, then your search stops here. We offer a comprehensive collection of luxury holiday properties within the St Ives area of Cornwall, which welcome children of all ages. Whether there are 4 or 8 of you, we are sure to have a property to suit your requirements. Most of our properties also provide great entertainme... (more)

2013 holidays in Cornwall

Luxury holiday accommodation in West Cornwall for 2013 We can offer a wide selection of contemporary apartments, cottages, villas and holiday homes, each with their own individual style and character, all of a consistently high standard of accommodation and facilites for which Carbis Bay Holidays are renowned. Short breaks are available between Octo... (more)

St Ives Literature Festival

The 2012 St Ives Literature Festival will be held from Saturday 5th to Saturday 13th May, there will be a host of events each day during the eight days of the festival - readings, talks, walks, workshops and performance. Each day will start with an open reading in Norway Square from 12.30 - 14.00. Writers, readers, poets and musicians welcome. Afternoon and evening events follo... (more)

St Ives Harbour Hotel Spa

As a guest staying at the Peninsula Apartments, you are entitled to free temporary membership to the St Ives Harbbour Spa during your holiday. The Hotel Spa is next to Peninsula and offers the following facilities Swimming pool with Swim Jet Jacuzzi Sauna Steam Room Gym Changing rooms Relaxing Loungers Treatments A wide number of treatments are also available i... (more)

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