Ocean Edge is an exquisite ground floor luxury apartment at Gwel Marten, located just a short walk from the award winning Carbis Bay beach and boasting amazing panoramic sea views across St Ives bay. This fabulous coastal property is sure to be your first choice for a relaxing beach holiday in Cornwall.
Entrance Hallway
When entering Ocean Edge via the suntrap courtyard, you are greeted into a bright and spacious hallway with ample space for hanging coats and storing shoes. A useful airing cupboard can also be found, great for drying off any wet walking gear.
Lounge Area
As soon as you enter the open plan living area you can’t help but be drawn to the floor to ceiling windows which offer one of the most beautiful views of St Ives Bay and Carbis Bay beach below. The large corner sofa comfortably seats six and is ideally positioned for sitting back and watching the comings and goings in the bay using the binoculars provided. Alternatively, if you are able to take your eyes off the view, a 40” Samsung LCD television with Freeview and DVD player is provided along with a selection of DVD’s and complimentary Wi-Fi. This room offers a double aspect, with an additional window looking to the side of the property down towards Carbis valley. A tub chair is ideally positioned for taking in this outlook.
A patio door leads down to the picturesque terrace where the views can once again be admired. For those cooler nights, a colour changing contemporary electric fire can be enjoyed and both blinds and curtains can be found. Dimable lighting also helps create the perfect atmosphere in this sumptuous room.
Dining Area
The dining area forms part of the open plan living area and is ideally positioned opposite the kitchen. A large oak table with six cream leather seats is provided, great for if you wish to invite friends over to dine. A booster seat is also provided for younger guests. A large window looks to the side of the property, allowing additional light to flood in. A book case houses a selection of games and books and an iPod docking clock radio is available for your use. Should you decide to dine out, Carbis Bay offers a good selection of restaurants and St Ives is just a five minute train ride away, perfect for enjoying an even larger variety of cuisine.
The impressive kitchen at Ocean Edge boasts black gloss porcelain floor tiles, under cabinet lighting and ample storage within the white gloss fitted units. A large island unit takes centre stage, with three cream leather bar stools ideally positioned for enjoying a quick bite to eat. The kitchen is superbly appointed with an integrated touch screen ceramic hob with extractor hood suspended above, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, double oven/grill and microwave. A wonderful selection of crockery and utensils is provided, including a toaster, kettle, coffee machine and sandwich toaster.
A utility cupboard is located off the kitchen where the iron, ironing board and airer can be found.
Bedroom One
The spacious and peaceful master bedroom is located off the main hallway and offers a sumptuously made double wrought iron bed, bedside tables with matching reading lamps, chest of drawers, double wardrobe, mirror and an LCD Freeview television with built-in DVD. A large window overlooks the courtyard, allowing an abundance of light to flood in.
Bedroom Two
The second bedroom is also located off the hallway and offers a large window overlooking the courtyard. Twin wrought iron beds are sure to provide the perfect nights sleep in this quiet sanctuary. Two bedside tables with matching reading lamps, chest of drawers, double wardrobe, vanity mirror and an LCD Freeview television with built-in DVD is provided.
All bed linens and towels (bath sheet, bath towel, hand towel and flannel) are provided per guest. You are requested to bring your own beach towels.
A complimentary travel cot and booster seat are provided; please provide your own cot bedding.
Both bedrooms are separated from the rest of the living accommodation by double doors. This is a bonus if you or your children want an early night without being disturbed by others in the living room.
The large bathroom of Ocean Edge is fully tiled with large black gloss porcelain floor tiles and neutral wall ceramics. It also boasts a freestanding double end bath, large walk in shower with digital Mira power shower, WC, large freestanding wash basin with storage underneath, chrome heated towel rail, backlit vanity mirror, electric shaver point and an additional large mirror.
A bath sheet, bath towel, hand towel and flannel are provided for guests (beach towels are not provided), along with complimentary White Company toiletries.
Terrace and Communal Gardens
The tranquil terrace is accessed via six steps down from the living area patio door. The views from the terrace are utterly stunning, stretching across from Porthminster Point to Godrevy lighthouse, taking in St Ives and Carbis Bay beach. A table, four chairs and parasol are provided, a perfect setting for enjoying alfresco meals, sun downer cocktails or just watching the quaint branch line train hug the coast into St Ives.
The beautiful communal gardens of Gwel Marten can be accessed from the terrace and are available for guests to use and to also benefit from direct access onto the South West Coastal Path.
Courtyard
The suntrap courtyard is located to the rear of the property within the gated entrance. A bistro table with four chairs is perfectly positioned to enjoy a secluded, quiet read in the sun.
Parking
One covered parking space is provided adjacent to Gwel Marten apartments.
Gwel Marten
Gwel Marten Apartments occupy a superb position on the site of the old Gwel Marten Hotel on Headland Road at Carbis Bay. With dramatic views along Carbis Bay beach across to St Ives in one direction and Godrevy Lighthouse in the other, these apartments are convenient for the short train ride into St Ives. Adjacent to the South West Coast Path you can enjoy the stunning scenery along the cliff walk to St Ives or to Hayle. A convenient and comfortable base to explore the many delights of Cornwall.
These 4 star and 5 star apartments are furnished and fitted to a high standard having shared use of the terraced gardens and lawn to the front of the development and enjoying spectacular views of St Ives Bay. Carbis Bay beach is accessed from the cliff path or the beach cul-de-sac road
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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 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.
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.
"Ocean Edge was wonderful,very clean and everything you could possible need, the view is sensational. A couple of places I would recommend for visiting are: The Minack Theatre - a marvel in itself coupled with a beach and view to die for. Polperro - a wonderful fishing village,great atmosphere, boat trips etc.The Crumplehorn Inn has great food. Eating out I'd recommend in Hayle: The Balti King - great food,modern interior,very clean,really nice staff. Pizza Patio - lovely Italian,same reasons."
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