St Ives is considered to be the jewel in the crown of Cornwall, if so then Carbis Bay is a treasure waiting to be discovered. Carbis Bay beach is privately owned and maintained by Carbis Bay Hotel so is not overcrowded. Dogs are banned from Easter until October. The cliff walk to St Ives past the hotel is not to be missed, nor a walk to Porth Kidney Sands with spectacular views to Hayle and Godrevy Lighthouse.

As a base for touring Cornwall, Carbis Bay is ideal, 15 minutes away from Penzance, 40 minutes from Newquay (which has regular twice daily flights from Stanstead). The single track rail line runs from St Erth (which connects to London) all along the coast to St Ives. Book your restaurant in St Ives for 7.00pm and you can leave the apartment at 6.55pm - no parking problems. Visit the Carbis Bay Hotel for cream teas, when you discover the hidden treasure of Carbis Bay, you will want to come back.