A beautifully presented detached bungalow provides "home from home" holiday accommodation for couples or families. Situated in a quiet residential part of Carbis Bay, Driftwood is a short walk away from the local shops and amenities. Ideal for those active holidaymakers who wish to take their speedboat or jet-ski with bags of parking, also for dog owners who can make the most of the large enclosed rear garden and delightful rural walks.
Lounge Area
The separate lounge of Driftwood has a homely feel that will enable you to relax from the lazy days on the beach or the more strenuous coastal path and rural walks you have undertaken. However you spend your time on holiday, you can sink into the comfy settees, watch TV on the 42" Plasma which has Freeview or play a DVD. For further family entertainment, there is a Nintendo Wii and games and for those cosy winter breaks, there is a gas fire.
There is a Welcome Book packed with information about St. Ives and the varied attractions of the surrounding area. You will also find maps, walks, pub and restaurant guides. A selection of board games are provided.
Dining Area
A table and 6 chairs provide one choice for dining in the relaxed atmosphere of this bungalow, enjoy breakfast or dinner and then maybe adjourn to the conservatory, lounge or rear patio garden. The dining area is adjacent to the fully fitted kitchen so you can always keep chef company whilst the meal is prepared. You are spoilt for choice with the number of quality restaurants nearby, Becks and La Casita offer a takeaway service alternatively, you can prepare your meal at home and enjoy comfort of the house.
Conservatory
The warm and sunny conservatory offers a further alternative for guests to get together or find a quiet area alone to enjoy the sun as it arcs across the garden before setting over Knill Steeple, a glorious sight not to be missed. Comfortable two and three seater settees and a coffee table furnish this room.
Kitchen
The kitchen of Driftwood is superbly fitted with integral appliances, cooker over and hob, washing machine and dishwasher. There is a small integral fridge and as well as a counter top freezer.
Everything you'll need is provided in this quality kitchen, toaster, coffee maker, microwave and alll the utensils that you will need for cooking and entertaining while enjoying your holiday.
Bedroom One
One of three double bedrooms with king size beds, this is adjacent to the bathroom and has fitted wardrobes, there are plenty of drawers and storage so you need not worry about the choice of clothes you bring on holiday any time of the year. A 19" LCD TV is provided which has an integral DVD player. A hairdryer is also provided.
Bedroom Two
The second bedroom of Driftwood also has a king size bed and is adjacent to the bathroom. This is called the Garden bedroom, for those who retire late or rise early in the morning, there is a door opening to the rear patio garden. This is also convenient for dog owners who wish to keep an eye on their pets who will spend most of their time enjoying the enclosed patio garden. There are two bedside tables, bedside lights and plenty of storage space. A 19" LCD TV is provided as well as a hairdryer.
Bedroom Three
The third bedroom of Driftwood is found off the conservatory and is a more private room, there is a king size bed, bedside tables and reading lights. A 19" LCD TV is provided as well as a hairdryer. A cot and highchair are provided for younger guests, but please bring your own bedding as it is not provided.
The spacious family bathroom of Driftwood provides a heated towel rail, bath with centre mixer tap, a separate shower enclosure, toilet and wash basin. Relax and soak away those aching back muscles - sand castling and cliff walking seem to be so tiring on holiday - maybe it is the Cornish air. We provide a hand towel, bath towel and a bath sheet per person but please bring your own beach towels.
Front Garden and driveway
The front garden has some delightful shrubs and heather which provide a privacy shield from the quiet road, the majority of the area is offered as gravelled standing for up to 3 cars. For those guests wishing to bring their sailing dinghy, speedboat or jet-ski, perhaps this is the ideal property. The front garden is gated provided safety and security for pets and children.
Rear Garden Patio
This is an extremely spacious and totally enclosed private area which has flagstones bordered by shrubs. Being south facing you can enjoy the sunshine most of the day and take advantage of the patio table and chairs for alfresco dining. In the evening you may like to barbecue and enjoy the stunning sunset over the Knill Monument close by.
Houses in Carbis Bay
Carbis Bay has a number of artists' cottages, self catering beach houses and villas that have been carefully designed, or renovated specifically to provide luxury holiday accommodation. These properties are assessed by Quality in Tourism on behalf of Visit Britain, so that in partnership with the owners, we can provide you with a holiday to remember in Carbis Bay.
Read more about Carbis Bay, restaurants and pubs, history, walks, things to see and 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.
"My family & I had a wonderful relaxing week at Driftwood & found the property to be immaculate & very well facilitated. The location was ideal with excellent links to St Ives & the beach (much to the delight of my grandchildren), was beautiful with wonderfully calm waters for their play"
J. Clark"Carbis Bay is definately a relaxing area with an understated beautiful beach which was never over populated. We only ate out once at the Seagrass which I thoroughly enjoyed, We ventured up to the Eden Project and Lands End which was fabulous. The horse riding at the stables in St Ives was the best! The girls went for a hour session and ended up with an hour and a half which they were thrilled with. "
M. Duke"We were very happy with the standard and cleanliness of the Driftwood, especially, the location was excellent , we were able to walk with the dog along the coast path to the dog friendly Porthkidney beach and also into St Ives. All expectations were met and the property was a real home from home, but we knew you were there if we needed you."
Anon"We had a lovely weeks holiday at Driftwood Carbis Bay, the Bungalow was very clean, comfortable, and a good base to explore"
E. Garvey"We had a fabulous week in Driftwood which was helped by the weather needless to say.
It was extremely comfortable, clean, nicely decorated, all the comforts of home. it could not have been better, we really loved it. We had some great walks, one on St. michael's way, from Carbis Bay to Penzance about 12 miles and caught the bus home. Another from the Minack theatre towards Lands End, another from Mullion Cove to the Lizard and back again. We cycled to Hayle beach and back a few times, also to Portreath and back."
"We had a wonderful holiday staying in your Driftwood property. What an excellent location, the bungalow was just in the right spot, peaceful and private but with excellent walking opportunities both for countryside walks and also access to the beaches. Very dog friendly location and our dog (Indie) certainly enjoyed her treks to Knill's monument and surrounding footpaths between Carbis Bay and St Ives. She did occasionally cheat and took the train into St Ives though! Excellent time of year ( October ) to visit the beautiful beach of Carbis Bay as dogs are allowed on the beaches at this time and we certainly spent some very pleasant hours on the beach. Also a favourtie was Godrevy, we had been before but watching the seals basking on the beach and playing in the surf was memorable. We had a very nice meal at Badgers Inn. Local shops to the property were convenient and very good. The bungalow is of a very high standard and an ideal property with a dog, the secure back garden area and fantastic conservatory add a great deal to the property. The property was very clean and welcoming and having stayed with you before we were not disappointed with the quality. A very spacious bungalow, homely and very comfortable."
"Driftwood is a great accommodation that is very comfortable, and ideal for a family with a dog due to its safe and secure rear garden. The little extras really make a difference, such as the local maps, and small kitchen consumables such as dishwashers detergent. The accommodation was very clean, and the linen and towels were in excellent condition."
S. MedcalfThe bungalow was absolutely brilliant, it was very clean and spacious. The personal touches were nice everything you would need even dog dishes (it really is a home from home), it is close to lots of things to do but set back so you get the peace and quiet. The local area was stunning we walked the coastal path and enjoyed the views and the local beaches (especially the dog), horse riding, shopping, the local artists and my favourite the ice cream and fudge. The best meal we had was in the Badgers Inn, this was warm and friendly and fantastic food.
L. Dunning