The chrome and glass furniture means that this gorgeous beach-side apartment will be literally gleaming on your arrival! The generous rooms are fitted out to perfection, exuding a real exclusive feel. Guests will love the super views across to St. Ives and the proximity of the apartment to the beach - which some like to see as their own extended play area! There is lift access to this stunning top floor apartment.
Lounge Area
Celeste has a spacious lounge with a seven-cushion sofa, matching footstool and armchair, 32" High Definition TV, DVD player, CD/MP3 player and a Playstation 2. The luxury sofa and armchair comfortably seat guests together with a toughened glass oval coffee table. There are spectacular views from the lounge out across Carbis Bay to St Ives and in the other direction to Godrevy Lighthouse and beyond - a relaxing chair is provided by the window to enjoy these superb views from your apartment.,
A latest technology High Definition TV together with a comprehensive Sky HD TV package of Sports and Films (but not pay to view or interactive) enable all the latest TV programmes to be viewed in amazing High Definition detail. The same package of channels - albeit in more standard definition - can also be watched in the bedrooms. A "Welcome Book" packed with information about Cornwall, O.S. maps, walks, pub and restaurant guides, as well as a selection of games, books, DVDs and CDs are also provided.
Dining Area
Celeste is furnished in a contemporary style and the spacious Dining Room comfortably seats 4 people, around a Vienna oblong plate glass topped table with four matching suede backed chairs, complete with stunning view out across Carbis Bay to St Ives and in the other direction to Godrevy Lighthouse. Dolphins and seals are often seen! A sideboard provides extra storage space and free wireless internet access is also available.
You are rather spoilt for choice with the number of quality restaurants nearby - alternatively, you can prepare your meal at home and enjoy the comfort of your apartment. On warmer days of course you may choose to pack up a picnic and head for the communal gardens of Cornwallis which are beautifully landscaped and particularly relaxing. A private gate allows access to the South West Coastal Path where you can enjoy the scenic walks to St. Ives or Porthkidney and Lelant.
Celeste has a fully fitted modern kitchen with built-in Bosch cooker, hob, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge and freezer, together with a free-standing toaster, kettle, coffee maker and everything else you would expect from an apartment of this quality, even champagne glasses. The kitchen also contains a circular toughened glass table and four chairs for dining or just to sit at and keep the cook company!!
Should you decide to eat out, there are many excellent restaurants a short walk away in Carbis Bay and plenty of options if you prefer to take-away. Alternatively a 5 minute train ride or taxi into St Ives (or even a 20 minute walk along the cliff path) will allow you to sample the many varied, quality restaurants in town, including 3 in the Good Food Guide - Alba, Porthminster Beach Café and the Pickled Fish.
Bedroom One with En-Suite
Situated at the rear of the Celeste, the carpeted master bedroom has a king size bed with four integrated storage, a large mirror-fronted wardrobe, matching bedside tables, a dressing table and a chest of drawers so you'll have plenty of storage space. Sky TV can also be viewed on a flat screen TV for luxurious in-bed viewing. Anti-allergenic pillows and duvets are provided along with a CD/clock-radio.
The windows are dressed by stylish custom-made New England shutters, which can be adjusted to let in just the desired amount of light. A travel cot and highchair are provided for infants and there is plenty of room in the master bedroom to accommodate the travel cot.
Bedroom Two with En-suite Main Bathroom
The second bedroom of Celeste is fitted with twin beds, built in single wardrobe, chest of drawers, dressing table with mirror and a bedside table complete with clock-radio/CD and lamp. This room also contains a flat screen colour TV with an independent Sky link, so that a different programme can be watched to that in the main lounge/bedroom! Anti-allergenic pillows and duvets are also provided.
The windows are dressed by stylish custom-made New England shutters, which can be adjusted to let in just the desired amount of light. Although not enjoying the views, this quiet room will ensure that you sleep well after those long walks on the beach and cliffs.
Bathroom One
The main bathroom of Celeste is very large and adjoins both the hall and the second bedroom. Its principle feature is a large fully-tiled walk-in double power shower plus WC, shaving point and hand washbasin. Complimentary toiletries (soap, shampoo and conditioner) are also provided. The bathroom is cleverly designed so that guests can enter from the hallway whilst serving as an en-suite to the second bedroom.
Bathroom Two
The en-suite to the master bedroom of Celeste has a bath and a power shower, plus a wash basin, WC, a heated towel rail, shaver point/mirror and glass shelved storage unit. This is the place to unwind after those long hot sunny days on the beach or those springtime walks along the cliff.
Bath sheet, bath towel and hand towel are provided per person but please bring your own beach towels. Although we provide weighing scales, you don't have to use them - this is your holiday to relax.
The beautiful communal gardens of Cornwallis are available for guests' to use and benefit from stunning views and access to the southwest coastal path and the beach.
Cornwallis
Cornwallis Apartments are a prestigious development of eight spacious apartments on the site of the former Cornwallis Hotel on Headland Road in Carbis Bay. With dramatic views along Carbis Bay beach across to St Ives in one direction and to Godrevy Lighthouse in the other, these luxury apartments are convenient for the short train ride into St Ives or a stroll along Carbis Beach. Alternatively, you can just gaze across St Ives bay from the comfort of your holiday accommodation. The perfect base to explore Cornwall.
Offering the ultimate in comfort, these two and three bedroom apartments are furnished and fitted to an extremely high standard and offer luxury accommodation all year round.
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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 getaway from it all but with 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.
"We again had a fantastic time in Carbis Bay at Celeste. Perfect for a New Year break. Two new experiences for us this year was a wet and windy walk from Mousehole to Lenora Cove and back followed by a drink in the Ship Inn at Mousehole. When we came out of the pub all the Christmas lights were on. Magical. Closer to home Al Fresco in the centre of St Ives ws excellent for lunch."
G. Turner"We loved the apartment it was much bigger than we expected and was of such a high standard. The weather was lovely and we never tired of looking out at the fabulous view. Our favourite restaurants were Porthmeor beach cafe, Hobblers and Rhubarb coffee shop in St Ives."
J. McCabe"We had a fabulous time in Carbis Bay! The apartment was spectacular, especially the amazing view. It was extremely clean and the little touches, like the white company shampoo etc were lovely. We also were extremely impressed with the space. We loved the Porthminster restaurant in St Ives, and the best pasty shop ever is the St Ives bakery opposite Cath Kidson!! "
"We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in Celeste. It was a stunning appartment and we hope to make a return visit next year."
G. Waite"We had a great time and the weather was kind to us. The service, standard of accomodation and cleanliness were all top drawer. The area was lovely... a walk along the coast path to the Badger for Sunday lunch, before wending back the same way was a pleasure, as was a train ride into St Ives to dine at the Seafood Cafe on the last night. "
"We were met on time and the key handover worked to perfection. The apartment (Celeste) was in spotless condition, all the facilities were exactly as you’d stated on the website, all in all a perfect break."
P. Greenlees
"We were both very pleased and impressed with the standard and presentation of Celeste - it's certainly a place we would look to return to in the future, and there are not many occasions when I can genuinely say that!"
P. Cockerill"We again had a great time in Carbis Bay. Celeste was a lovely appartment. It was clean and well fitted. We managed to eat out at BLAS, Porthminster Cafe and the Watermill in Lelant. All to be recommended. On New Years day we went for a walk to Godrevy lighthouse, stunning"
G.Turner"We had the most amazing short-break at Celeste last week. The apartment and its position is out-standing. The view from the lounge was just to die-for. Admittedly we had fantastic weather and spent nearly all of our 4 days on Carbis Bay beach, but even if the weather hadn't been good, the fact that the apartment had everything you could wish for and more, it wouldn't have mattered."
S. & M. Young"This is the second time we have stayed in Celeste apartment, we find it ideal – a really high standard of accommodation that has been maintained, highly convenient to walk to the beach or train to catch to St Ives and with a view to die for! We just love it, it is so comfortable with all the conveniences of things one would have at home. We love the area, took our teenage children to Lands End and Truro – ate out twice at La Casita Italian restaurant up the road, really nice food reasonably priced, and enjoyed an excellent bistro meal at The Hub on the harbour front in St Ives. Carbis bay beach is spotless. All in all, a totally relaxing holiday and we will return! "
S. HarrisonWe enjoyed every single minute...the sun shone the sea was blue the sand was white....Celeste was a haven...tranquil and calm....very clean, lovely soft furnishings,great kitchen ( l love to cook) and the showers certainly woke us up in the mornings...and all i wanted to do was sit at the window and watch the sea...the teens loved the wifi..and sky tv....all in all we had a lovely week just being a family.We will be back !
L. Sharp"Many thanks to you and the owners of Celeste for providing us with the perfect accommodation for a wonderfully relaxing holiday – the accommodation was truly 5 star and we loved the layout and spacious feel of the apartment, with what has to be one of the world’s best views and we are not exaggerating!!"
S. Harrison, Lanchashire"We would like to say a massive thank you for our week in Carbis Bay, it was beautiful. There is nothing that we can fault regarding the accommodation, the apartment was very clean and had everything that we could want for our week. The location was great with lovely views across Carbis Bay and St Ives. The value for money was brilliant and we felt spoiled being there."
J. Coombes, Somerset"The Apartment was spotless and the view over Carbis Bay was stunning. As on our previous visit to Carbis Bay the service we received from Carbis Bay Holidays was exemplary and we hope to book again next year."
T. Jackson, Derbyshire"I believe this was our third stay at Celeste in the last 12 months and for us it was just like home from home. It is good to see that the high standard of cleanliness has been maintained and we will certainly consider staying at Celeste again in the future."
C. Walker, Derbyshire