Guests will fall in love with Amethyst. With its views of the sea and ideal position close to the beach who could blame them? This is a real Cornish Gem. Like Carbis Bay...a treasure waiting to be discovered! Quality furnishings throughout, the latest in entertainment facilities and a stunning coastal backdrop to the living area and master bedroom. The perfect combination for a fabulous getaway to Cornwall.
Lounge
The living area has wonderful sea views across the bay towards St. Ives which can be enjoyed with the provided binoculars. These can be enjoyed from the two cream leather tub chairs which are an ideal spot to relax with a good novel...if the views don't distract you. There are also comfortable cream sofas laden with turquoise scatter cushions which compliment the coastal views and the cosy rug laid on the wooden floors.
The entertainment in Amethyst is top notch! There is wireless internet throughout so that guests' can stay connected and a 37" plasma television with Freeview, Blu Ray DVD player and a Playstation 3 will keep everyone amused. There are also a selection of games and DVD along with a CD/MP3 player with iPod dock and DAB radio.
Dining Room
The dining room is accessible from the hallway and has an oak table with four chairs, and a high chair for younger guests. For those who wish to self-cater, there is a Tesco and Marks and Spencer nearby, as well as a selection of fabulous farm shops selling local Cornish produce. The sideboard in the dining rooms contains books, board games and a wealth of local information about St Ives and West Cornwall to help you plan your stay. Not forgetting the DAB radio so you can tune into radio Cornwall while you dine.
If you prefer to dine out, then the acclaimed Porthminster Cafe can be reached via a beautiful walk along the Southwest Coastal Path. One of the best beach cafés in Cornwall, and a favourite of our guests,' this is not to be missed. There is a huge choice of other recommended eateries in St. Ives and why not try out a really traditional Fish and Chip restaurant: "Becks" in Carbis Bay?
Apartment Amethyst has a fully fitted modern kitchen with quality units. There is a Neff hob and oven, a microwave, dishwasher and separate fridge/freezer. There are also plenty of utensils and cookware to allow guests' to self cater in style and on the work surfaces are a kettle, toaster and coffee machine - everything you would expect in a home from home.
Bedroom One with En-suite
Bedroom one has the very same sea views as the lounge and boasts a luxurious king size bed with high quality bed linen. This combined with the choice of curtains and/or blackout blinds, provides for a restful sleep. You will not want for storage space here as there is plenty available in the generous wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside tables provided.
For entertainment, there is a wall mounted 26" LCD TV with Freeview and DVD player and a DAB/FM alarm clock radio and separate alarm clock to the bedside tables. A travel cot is available for younger guests,' we do ask however that you provide your own bedding for this.
Bedroom Two
This room is located close to the main bathroom and has two single beds dressed also with sumptuous bed linen. There is also a 19" LCD TV with Freeview and DVD player along with an alarm clock for guests who wish to use it!
Whatever time of the year that you plan to visit Amethyst, you will be delighted with one of the highest quality self catering apartments in the area. A hairdryer is provided in both rooms.
Bathroom One
The main bathroom of Amethyst has a wash basin, WC and a Jacuzzi bath with power shower. There is a heated towel rail and modern bathroom fittings.
Bathroom Two
This bathroom is en-suite to bedroom one and boasts a power-shower, WC and wash basin. There is also a heated towel rail.
A bath sheet, bath towel and hand towel are provided for each guest.
There is a communal terrace for guests' to enjoy the views. Two folding chairs are provided within the apartment for your use along with 4 mats and a cricket set for use on the beach!
Compass Point
Compass Point is a prestigious development of purpose-built luxury apartments, situated in a prime position on the seaward side of Carbis Bay, with stunning views of the sea and surrounding coastline. Each apartment has been finished to the highest standard and benefits from top of the range fitted kitchen with fully-integrated appliances, central heating and double-glazed windows for year round comfort and luxury.
Compass Point is just three minutes walk away from the spectacular golden beach at Carbis Bay. Easy access is also available to the small railway station where the single-track railway follows a dramatic path along the coast, taking you into St Ives in less than five minutes
To view the location with Google Streetmap - click here.
Read more about Carbis Bay, restaurants and pubs, history, walks, things to see and do.
St Uny Apartments - the contractors have not provided any detail of their schedule of works, this remains outside of the control of Carbis Bay Holidays.
May 2011 - Guests should be aware that there is some building work taking place on a plot adjacent to Compass Point Apartments. This should only affect apartments:- Ocean Breezes, Amethyst, Porth Tide and Ahoy There!.
Feb 2012 - Structural build now nearing completion, block work complete and roof trusses being fixed. No building schedule provided by developers, but completion expected by Summer 2012.
Apr 2012 - Main apartment block complete. Outside parking and walls nearing completion, now at second fix stage internally. Landscaping to do.
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.
"We were very pleased with our accomodation - clean, comfortable, well equipped and superb views over the bay."
S. Gallant"Thank you for a lovely week away. Amethyst was lovely, everything needed in it, beautiful views, very clean and above my expectations. We had a lovely meal at the Watermill & the train into St Ives is very handy. "
H. Valentine"Thank you for a lovely break away at Carbis Bay, the apartment Amethyst was lovely with everything we needed."
H. Valentine"We had a superb stay in this lovely, clean,well equipped apartment. We will certainly holiday with Carbis Bay Holidays again. We would recommend visiting The Minack Theatre and its lovely café.The National Trust land at Godrevy around the lighthouse is breathtaking especially if you get to see the seals on the beach as we did!."
Would also recommend Cafe Pasta in St Ives where we enjoyed some good food.
G. Fothergill
As usual, everything was fine. Amethyst was very clean and well equipped. As for walks and restaurants, we did our usual trip to St Ives on the train and ate in the Beach restaurant by the slip (great service, nice food, lovely views) We enjoyed watching three seals swimming by Smeaton's pier - just by the light. Never seen them so close before!
S Miller"We had a lovely holiday staying in Amethyst. The accommodation was superb - wonderful position, extremely well-appointed and spotlessly clean. The visitor information was very helpful and I think there is little we can add other then the choice of restaurants in St Ives was fantastic and that it would be difficult to have a bad meal there!"
L. Overfield, Gloucestershire