This cosy apartment is in a very special location. Carpeted throughout, it makes a great base from which to explore West Cornwall and all that St. Ives has to offer, whatever the time of year. The oak furnished living area is delightful, with patio doors framing the superb views of Cabis Bay beach, Godrevy Lighthouse and sparkling seas beyond. Enjoying a balcony and positioned on the first floor, Ivory is a great self catering apartment.
Lounge Area
Apartment Ivory has a spacious lounge with a comfortable double and three seater combined sofa bed settee, 32" Freeview Panasonic LCD with DVD & Video, Teac Hi-Fi music system with CD / MP3 and built in Ipod docking station. The lounge opens to the patio with table and 4 chairs with spectacular views over the beach from Porthminster Point to Carrack Gladden (or Hawkes Point), then across the long sandy beach of Hayle and Gwithan all the way to Godrevy Lighthouse.
There is a "Welcome Book" packed with information about St Ives and other popular Cornish attractions. You will also find O.S. maps, walks, pub and restaurant guides, as well as a selection of games, books, videos, DVDs and CD's for your pleasure during your stay.
Dining Area
Apartment Ivory is furnished in a modern and contemporary style, the spacious dining room comfortably seats up to 6 people with an additional high chair provided. Alternatively, on warmer days, why not enjoy a picnic utilising the picnic hamper provided for use during your stay, which you could enjoy on the beach, within the beautifully maintained grounds or at any of the many beautiful Cornish attractions. If you are looking for a night off from cooking then there are a number of quality restaurants and take away establishments nearby, details of some personally recommended can be found in your Welcome Guide.
Apartment Ivory has a fully fitted modern kitchen with cooker, hob, microwave, built in fridge, dishwasher, washer/dryer, freezer, toaster, kettle, coffee maker, DAB radio, and lots of other mod cons including a champagne bucket and flutes. The arch between the Kitchen and the dining room allows everyone to have non-interrupted views out to sea and across the bay.
Bedroom One with En-Suite
The master bedroom has a large wardrobe, bedside cabinets and a chest of drawers so you'll have plenty of storage space. Watch the 26" Freeview Philips LCD TV from your luxurious king size bed and enjoy the outstanding views. There is direct access to the balcony from the bedroom and if you are lucky you will enjoy spotting the dolphins, which swim close into the bay! All crisp fresh bed linen and luxury Egyptian cotton white towels are provided for your use.
Bedroom Two
The second bedroom is fitted with twin beds, large fitted mirrored wardrobes, chest of drawers, and a 23" integrated DVD / LCD TV with set top box. Clean fresh bedding is provided together with hand towel, bath towel and bath sheet for each guest.
Bathroom One
The main bathroom has a large wash basin, WC, and separate shower cubicle. Heated towel rail and modern fittings. There is even a set of weighing scales but remember before you stand on them you are on holiday!!
Bathroom Two
The en-suite to the master bedroom of Ivory has twin wash basins, WC, bidet, heated towel rail and the ultimate in bathroom luxury - a whirlpool bath together with an overhead shower. This is the place to truly relax and wash all those worries away.
Step out of both the master bedroom or lounge on to your own private balcony overlooking the glorious beach accessible through beautifully maintained gardens which lead to a private path and private gate opening up directly opposite the beach, truly heaven! A Table and 4 chairs provided for guests to enjoy either Al Fresco dining or simply experiencing the Cornish sunsets. The apartment is on the first floor and so we recommend that children be accompanied at all times when on the balcony. There is one allocated car parking space within the electronic security gates.
Carbis Beach
Carbis Beach apartments are located in a commanding position directly above Carbis Bay beach near St. Ives in Cornwall. These premier family friendly apartments are the ultimate in self-catering luxury. Each is centrally heated and furnished to the highest standard to provide year round enjoyment. Some of these 5 star graded apartments are more accessible than others as they can be reached either by stairs, lift or directly from the private gated car park. Once you have unpacked, drink in the views and walk through the landscaped gardens using the private pathway down to the beach.
The accommodation consists of a large lounge/dining room, separate kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite, a second bedroom with twin beds and a family bathroom. The lounge and master bedroom both have uninterrupted views of Carbis Bay beach and across to St. Ives. There is an allocated parking space behind secure gates and additional parking can be arranged on request.
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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 had a lovely holiday at Ivory, I didn't want to go home, the surroundings were of a very high, luxurious standard. The rail link is fabulous also, we left our car at home and didn't miss it a bit. Just about door to door by train. Fantastic! All the rooms were very comfortable and well-equipped and the views were out of this world. Being able to lie in bed and listen to the waves down on the beach was very calming. We enjoyed the invigorating walk along the coastal path to St Ives, we left a lot fitter than when we arrived which was good. I'm sure we undid all our hard work though by sampling the local pasties and I would recommend the Harbour Fish and Chip Shop for take-away or eating-in. Very tasty! My son enjoyed digging in the sand on every beach around Carbis Bay and St Ives. The Sloop Inn is across the road from the beach so my husband and I sat outside and sampled the local brew in the autumn sunshine while Matthew dug for victory across the road. "
A. Norrie"Fabulous apartment. Spectacular Views. Spotlessly clean and very well equipped. The beaches all around are superb, the coast path walk at Godrevey is a must, and dont forget to look over the cliff edge to see the seals. Keep an eye out for dolphins in the bay in front of the apartment, especially if the weather is forecast rough at sea. We had the most fabulous meal at the `Porthminster Cafe, a little bit on the pricey side, Becks for Fish and Chips every time"
B. & J. Mould"We had a fantastic holiday, the apartment definitely exceeded our expectations, from the cleanliness to the amazing sea views. The train was brilliant, it saved us using our car during the holiday and the children particularly enjoyed the seal island trip from St Ives. The had such a lovely relaxing week, and all the games in the apartment kept the children occupied for hours."
A. Smith"I think Ivory is perfect, we had some wonderful meals out at the usual haunts - the Porthminster Beach Cafe was exceptional again with the freshest fish and great children's menu. Our favourite though was probably sitting in the conservatory or on the decking outside the Carbis bay Hotel early evening. The hotel has been done up since our last visit 2 years ago and was just a wonderful place to sit and chill. Lunch there was also very good."
R. Hughes"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ivory in Carbis Bay. The whole booking process was extremely efficient, it was also nice to have a personal contact for when we arrived. The property itself exceeded our expectations and was superbly appointed with all the luxuries you want but rarely get and was spotlessly clean and well the view was to die for, I certainly miss waking up to the sight and sound of Carbis Bay my only regret was we didnt stay for 2 weeks. This was to be a very relaxing holiday we didnt really intend to venture far so spent quite some time on the beach but of course did use the train service into St Ives which was just so handy and no stress trying to find a parking space! We drove to Padstow on the recommendation of friends and loved it and even queue'd for the obligatory Rick Steins fish and chips! We also visited Flambards and particularly enjoyed the WW11 exhibition and the Victorian Village, our 12 year old enjoyed the other attractions but I feel there would not be enough there to entertain teenagers. "
J. Stockton"Ivory was spotless as always, we're planning to book for next Easter or Whitsun, just deciding which, The new Gourmet Harbour Fish and Chip place in St Ives is excellent."
N. Lock"On the administration side, it was excellent. All the communication was timely and informative, the arrangements for getting in etc, information in the apartment etc was excellent. With regard to the apartment, we found it particularly spacious, and the “sea view” stunning. The way it overlooks Carbis Bay was fantastic. The easy access to the beach, the level of cleanliness and decor in the apartment was also excellent. The week just went too fast."
P. Swinburne"We had a really enjoyable holiday. It was so easy to book, the administration via e-mail was so easy and ran very smoothly. The accommodation surpassed our expectations. It was exceptionally clean, the bedding and towels were lovely and clean and fresh. The apartment was equipped with everything and more that we needed. I have never felt so relaxed coming back off my holiday, and I am finding it so hard to get back into the swing of things at work!! We will definitely return to Carbis Bay and hopefully the same apartment again either later this year or next year. "
A. & I. BuckleyWe had another great week at Ivory, each time it has looked like a show home that no one has stayed in before. Wave restaurant in St Ives which we've been to several times had great food every time and Beck's fish and chips were great too, well worth the queue.
S. StenningIvory was absolutely stunning, and lacked nothing at all for the perfect holiday, we stayed in and cooked most nights and the kitchen was excellently equipped. The apartment was total luxury in every respect and the views were breathtaking. Whenever I am lucky enough to have time for another holiday, Ivory will be top of my list of places to stay in Cornwall and I would certainly look to book an apartment through yourselves.
N. Copsey"We had a lovely break with our teenage kids. The apartment was home from home and I really liked the nice touches like coffee machines, champagne glasses and plasmas. We were very comfortable and the standard of cleanliness was good. It was so comfortable we all had lie ins (beds and linen were great) ! Perfectly situated for St Ives, not too close to the hustle and bustle but easy to walk into."
L. Leeds, Kent,"Ivory is a lovely apartment and the views are stunning. The apartment was very clean, well stocked with amenities (I particularly liked the picnic set), and all the staff were lovely. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are keen to come back soon!"
L. De Costa, London"The apartment was beautiful and MORE than met expectations, loved all the furnishings and the decor. The administration was also great, it is so convenient to be able to communicate by email."
M. Eidsforth, Cheshire