Tucked away in exclusive 'Fernhill', it's hard to catch your breath when you enter the open-plan living area of this stunning architect-designed house. Built in reverse-level to maximise the views, this really is an indulgent place to relax and admire the panorama whatever the time of year. Fully equipped and great for entertaining, the living area is extended further in summer when the covered balcony and enclosed garden are a real bonus!
The 32' wide open plan living area comprises a lounge, dining room, study area and a George Robinson bespoke kitchen, one entire glass wall faces the sea and leads to a full width covered balcony.
Lounge Area
Two large sofas seat 7 in comfort where you can take in the superb views. Extra touches like wireless internet, a large LCD TV, SKY +, and a CD/MP3 player with Ipod dock, together with a Nintendo Wii and a cosy gas fired "wood burner" make this a great setting for a memorable holiday.
Dining Area
The dining area accommodates a table seating eight and is ideally located near to the kitchen. Enjoy eating outdoors during the summer months, on the balcony with table and chairs accommodating eight. Alternatively a barbecue is provided for you to enjoy eating al fresco in the garden. If you choose to eat in and do not wish to cook, some of the local restaurants provide a take away service, or why not order a delivery from Gourmet food providers Banquet in a Box . You are spoilt for choice with the number of quality restaurants nearby such as La Casita and Becks Fish and Chip restaurant. Alternatively you may wish to sample the culinary delights of the local fine dining in St Ives at the Porthminster or Seafood Café. Travel further afield to Jamie Oliver's Fifteen restaurant in Watergate Bay, or one of Rick Stein's eateries in Padstow. Do remember to book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Study Area
Also benefiting from the stunning views is the study area which is the perfect place to set up you laptop and work away from home if you have to.
This beautifully-crafted, bespoke kitchen by George Robinson is built in ash with granite surfaces and makes cooking at Fernhill Lodge a pleasure. Why else would Fernhill Lodge have starred in 25 Beautiful Kitchens magazine? There is an American fridge-freezer with ice maker, NEFF built in dishwasher, microwave, hob, oven and separate grill. In addition is an "island" with a breakfast bar and stools. All the usual appliances are provided as you would expect from five star accommodation. Laundry facilities are all housed in a separate utility room on the ground floor with washer/dryer and sink. The covered balcony and table and chairs seating 8 are easily accessed from the kitchen for alfresco dining with a spectacular view.
Bedroom One with En-Suite
The master bedroom has a king size bed, large built in wardrobe, bedside chest of drawers and a dressing table with further drawers so you will have plenty of storage space. Watch the 19" widescreen LCD TV with DVD/CD player and full Sky package from your comfortable king size bed, or enjoy the view from the double-glazed picture windows, which lead out to a part-covered patio, overlooking the sub-tropical garden with views of the sea.
For those who enjoy listening to their own music, there is an Ipod docking station. The master bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room with complimentary White Company toiletries. A bath sheet, bath towel, and hand towel are provided for each guest.
Bedroom Two
From your king size bed, you can benefit from outstanding views through the double glazed picture window, taking in the mouth of the Hayle estuary and Hayle Towans. Step out onto a part-covered patio, overlooking the sub - tropical garden with views of the sea. There is a 19" widescreen LCD TV the full Sky package and DVD / CD player. There is also plenty of storage in the large wardrobes, bedside drawers and a chest of drawers. For those who will need an alarm to wake them, or for those who enjoy listening to their own music, there is an Ipod dock for your entertainment. A set of bed linen and a bath sheet, bath towel, and hand towel are provided for each guest.
Bedroom Three
The third bedroom of Fernhill Lodge is a large room and comprises three single beds. Located to the side of the property, although this room does not boast the sea views, it is furnished to a high specification and benefits from a 19" widescreen LCD TV with the full Sky package and DVD/CD player. Plus an Ipod dock for those who prefer to listen to their own music. There is plenty of storage in the high quality wardrobes, bedside drawers and a chest of drawers. This room is ideal for adults and children alike. A set of bed linen and a bath sheet, bath towel, and hand towel are provided for each guest. Fernhill Lodge has to be one of Cornwalls finest self catering accommodation.
Balcony
The picture windows and patio doors create a light and airy living area which leads out to a spectacular covered balcony which is a fantastic private space for alfresco dining and just enjoying the panoramic outlook. You can enjoy use of the balcony late into the evening when exterior lighting of Fernhill Lodge causes this luxury self catering accommodation to be seen to "glow" on the hillside at night.
Although completely safe, we do recommend that all children are accompanied at all times. The balcony is directly above the sub-tropical garden and sun-terrace, which also has a discreet storage area with boogie boards, buckets, spades and beach games for both children and adults alike! Fernhill Lodge has up to three car parking spaces behind its private gated drive.
Garden
The garden has been recently landscaped to incorporate a large lawned area with sun loungers and a large paved area for entertaining. Enjoy lazy barbecues on long summer evenings or challenge your fellow-guests to a game of boule on the lawn. There is plentiful outdoor seating for you to enjoy the panoramic views across and around St Ives Bay to Godrevy Lighthouse. The sun loungers and table and chairs to seat 8 are perfectly placed to benefit from the sunshine, ideal for an escape from city-life, gatherings of friends or families or time out to gain some inspiration for writing and sketching. St Ives is close by and is brimming with art galleries including the Tate and the Hepworth. Writers such as Daphne du Maurier, Rosamunde Pilcher and John Betjeman made Cornwall their home and drew deeply from their surroundings to write truly inspiring pieces of literature.
Bathroom One
The family bathroom is fitted with Italian stone tiling and has a bath with overhead power shower, w.c, wash basin, bidet and heated towel rail. It also has an electric shaver point.
Bathroom Two
The en-suite to the Master Bedroom of Fernhill is appointed to a high standard and comprises a hand basin, WC, heated towel rail and a large shower. This is the place to unwind after those long hot sunny days on the beach or spring-time walks along the cliff. A bath sheet, bath towel and hand towel are provided for each guest, together with complimentary White Company toiletries.
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 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 loved Fernhill Lodge, recommendations we enjoyed: Seafood Cafe, St Ives (for lunch)
Falmouth Maritime Museum (especially for rainy days if you're with children), Porthcurno Telegraph Museum (ditto), Trevarno (great for all ages), Glendurgan (great maze) "
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, Fernhill Lodge is a fantastic house and the view truly stunning. All the rooms were very clean and the property is extremely well appointed, a real home from home. We would recommend the Kingfisher Fish & Chip Restaurant in St. Ives - nothing fancy, just clean and really nice food at reasonable prices. Overall we had a lovely time. We would rate Fernhill Lodge as being amongst the best accommodation we have stayed at within the UK"
A. Hurley"We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Fernhill Lodge - it is indeed a stunning property with fantastic views. It was clean and well-equipped. Enjoyed St Michael's Mount, Trebah Gardens, Geevor mine, Minack theare, Porthcurno and the Cyder Farm. Enjoyed Carbis Bay beach and the coastal walk both ways to St Ives and Lelant. Enjoyed the Bean Inn very much - we are not veggies but the food was really good. Also La Casita, and Onshore in St Ives."
G. Rose"First of all we were all absolutely thrilled with the house, from the cleanliness to the extra (beer) fridge to the built in grass slide in the garden which was hours of fun for the kids! I don't think we did anything out of the ordinary as far as day trips etc, St Ives on the train, St Michael's Mount, Padstow etc. All the information provided to get us to local amenities was clear and extremely useful so I don't think we came away thinking it was lacking."
M. Wheatley"As usual we had a fabulous holiday in Carbis Bay and at Fernhill Lodge. We love the house and literally have to tear ourselves away at the end of the week. The light, space, views and general comfort make it second to none ."
K. Powell"We had a fantastic week in an amazing house, the administration and welcome to house was very good, the standard of accommodation was excellent probably the best house we have stayed in, cleanliness was excellent. Train to St Ives was much better than driving and parking. The Bean Inn (Veggie) restaurant 1 min walk from house was really good (visited twice). 40 min drive was National trust Glendurgan Garden TR11 5JZ, fantastic gardens, a maze and a beach."
P.Morgan"We can honestly say on behalf of both families that we had a fantastic time and were “blown away” by the spectacular views from the balcony at Fernhill Lodge. We defy anyone not to instantly relax once greeted by the view across the bay. We are sure that spring and summer would be a different and exciting experience. As for the accommodation the size and facilities were first class and the attention to detail, such as kitchen utensils and technology were always surprising. Fernhill Lodge is also a great location to explore the southern tip of Cornwall such as Lands End, Penzance, Truro etc. We certainly had a wonderful end to 2010 at Fernhill Lodge and preferred to entertain ourselves at the Lodge especially as we were able to see many local firework displays at midnight. Thank you for your attention to detail for our stay and we would have no hesitation in returning in the future and to recommending to others the value of your offering"
D. Matthews"Wood, steel, glass - all are polished to perfection. And that view of St Ives Bay is a wow! This modern architect-designed house has been fitted to a super-high standard and the technology is swishly modern, from the surround sound and the TVs with Sky to the toasty ash floors and the iPod docks by the bed."
Alastair Sawday's Special Escapes"We had a lovely time in Carbis Bay at Fernhill Lodge, the property was out of this world and it was lovely staying in such a luxurious place. The admin was great and the property was very clean."
S. Kinsella, Herfordshire
"We had a wonderful fortnight at Fernhill Lodge, even though the weather was very changeable: sunny days to rain, sleet and snow. But Fernhill with its wonderful window gives you an ever changing view across an amazing bay. On wet, cold, snowy days, it was great to come back to a warm, light and comfortable house, with all the amenities. Log Gas Fire, Sky TV, Broadband internet. Didn't want to go home!"
"We have a brilliant time in Fernhill Lodge: Everything was completely up to scratch; Accommodation was superb; The administration was faultless; Standard of accommodation exceeded expectation; The cleanliness of the property was of a high standard.
We were lucky to meet 2 representatives of Carbis Holidays and both were extremely pleasant, helpful and courteous."
"We all had a fabulous time at "Fernhill". The house was fantastic, the facilities, cleanliness etc were outstanding - best we've ever had in rented accommodation. We would definitely think about coming back. A lot of thought went into setting the house up as a rental."
A. Bridger, Berkshire