The Sands Apartments Captiva

Lounge Area

The large open plan living area has lovely views across the bay towards St Ives, guests will be impressed with the care and attention to detail in the contemporary design. There is  32" flatscreen Toshiba TV, Playstation III with selection of games, DVD player, free wireless broadband and remote control mood lighting. There are designer settees for 4 guests and matching footstool.  Guests will always be tempted to just relax and take in the views from the patio adjoining the lounge area.

Dining Area

The dining area of Captiva is part of the open plan living accommodation and is adjacent to the kitchen. A large dining table and 4 chairs are provided for guests. Budding chefs will enjoy the fact they can not only share the view but also converse with fellow guests seated on stools at the breakfast bar. Captiva is fiited with mood lighting to provide a relaxing ambience for dining.

Carbis Bay and in particular St Ives are widely renowned for their choice of fine dining and family restaurants, you will be tempted to try many of these but perhaps the dining room of Captiva will offer an alternative. The Visitor Book and Welcome Manual will contain a number of recommendations for dining out or takeaway meals.

The kitchen of Captiva has contemporary high quality German kitchen units with soft close drawers and doors. Appliances are by NEFF and include multi purpose main oven, grill, combined microwave and top oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, gas hob with wok ring, extractor hood, grey stone floor, concealed up-lighting and other wall lighting. The layout of the open plan living area makes it easy for chef to chat to guests whilst cooking. And there are two bar stools provided for those who like to advise aspiring chefs! As you would expect in an apartment of this quality, alternative place settings are provided for indoor and outdoor use, and of course champagne flutes for that special occasion.

Bedroom One  En-Suite

The master bedroom has lovely views of the bay through the door which also provides access to the lawned garden and the decked patio of Captiva. Wake up, draw the curtains and perhaps have an early morning cup of tea and take in the view. The master bedroom has a 22" LCD TV with integrated DVD player, double bed and has plenty of storage space with a fitted wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside tables and overhead reading lights. Towels and hairdryer are provided and the beds are freshly made for your arrival. The en-suite to the master bedroom is beautifully tiled in sandstone and has a WC, handbasin and shower.

Bedroom Two

The second bedroom of Captiva has two single beds, chest of drawers, wardrobe and a bedside table with reading lights.  This bedroom is also on the seaward side of the apartment with sea views. A 22" LCD TV with integrated DVD player is provided for guests together with a hair dryer. Towels and complimentary toiletries are provided for each guest.

A complimentary travel cot and highchair are provided, guests are asked to bring their own bedding for younger guests.

Bathroom One

Captiva has a very spacious family bathroom with wash basin, WC and a bath with hand shower. The tiling is sandstone, the sanitaryware is white Italian style and the fittings are sleek chrome. Towels and complimentary toiletries are provided for each guest. There is a large mirrored bathroom cabinet with shaving point.

Bathroom Two

The en-suite to the master bedroom has an Italian style wash basin, WC and shower enclosure with power shower. The room is tiled with sandstone ceramics and there is a superb feature wall.

Captiva enjoys lovely sea views across St. Ives Bay. Adjoining the lawned and landscaped garden, the patio has a table and chairs for 4 people. A great place for al-fresco dining whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner, in the evening you can enhance the ambiance with soft blue lighting.

Carbis Bay

With its golden sands and turquoise sea, Carbis Bay is recognised as one of the most beautiful bays in the world.  It is often selected as the perfect base for those wanting to relax and get away from it all but have the convenience of being just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of St. Ives.  With its Blue Flag accredited beach, Carbis Bay is a popular choice for a luxury self-catering holiday with many of our special escapes boasting dramatic sea views. The coastal railway links St Ives to Penzance and is perhaps one of the most scenic rail journeys in the UK.  The rail journey from Carbis Bay to St Ives takes about 4 minutes. It also connects to St Erth and Penzance to mainline UK stations including Paddington, London.