Gwinear | Carbis Bay | Cornwall | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.6★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

31 Customer Review(s)

James
October 2023

“A lovely apartment.”

Nice and clean. Cosy and warm when need be. Super views. It would be nice if there were black out curtains instead of a blind in the bedroom. Don't know why the building is floodlit. Could a small carton of milk be left in the fridge? We had a very long journey, 11 hours! So needed a coffee.

Nice and clean. Cosy and warm when need be. Super views. It would be nice if there were black out curtains instead of a blind in the bedroom. Don't know why the building is floodlit. Could a small carton of milk be left in the fridge? We had a very long journey, 11 hours! So needed a coffee.

- James, October 2023

Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased to hear you found the apartment nice and clean. We will be sure to pass on your comments to the owner for their consideration. We are very sorry to hear you had no milk on arrival this is provided on arrival we will be sure to raise this with the housekeeper. We hope you had a lovely holiday and we hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Andrew September 2023

“Ideal location right next to Carbis Bay Train station.”

popped into St Ives a few times, just as well as the streets are not car friendly and parking is limited. Excellent views from the apartment over Carbis Bay. A smart, reasonably sized apartment in a quiet area. The goodies left by Carbis Bay Holidays were a nice touch. Apologies for not leaving a comment in the Visitor's Book as I did not have a pen. The weather was overcast and misty for the first couple of days but was brighter for the rest of the week. Great weather for October, to be fair. I will definitely consider returning to Carbis Bay again, an excellent base for exploring the area.

- Andrew, September 2023
Craig August 2023

“Lovely clean spacious apartment in a lovely area of Cornwall.”

First time in Cornwall, loved it.

- Craig, August 2023
Mark July 2023

“Lovely apartment with great views.”

Conveniently located, just a 2 minute walk to the train and 5 minutes to the beach. We had a fantastic holiday!

- Mark, July 2023
Diane June 2023

“Apartment generally clean and tidy on arrival.”

One of the freezer trays were dirty and a few hairs in bathroom. Apartment in an ideal spot for walking coastal paths and beaches and train. Could do with some new soft towels and new furniture on the balcony. Overall a lovely place to stay

- Diane, June 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are saddened to hear that you had a few issues during your stay. Thank you for your constructive comments, these have been taken on board and reported to the necessary departments. If you have any issues like this during your stay please contact the local office and one of the local team will be able to assist you straight away. We hope to get the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Julie November 2022

“Perfect apartment, spotless, very thoughtful arrival gifts.”

Perfect location

- Julie, November 2022

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property! Thank you again for your comments and we hope to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Helen July 2022

“Excellent as always - though bedroom TVs are NOT smart TVs.”

Also a few small things need looking regards repair - shower door in en suite not properly attached at top, floor tiles in kitchen cracked and need replacing, lounge door lock to balcony very stiff. Many thanks - see you next year :)

- Helen, July 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are saddened to hear that you found a few issues during your stay. Thank you for your constructive comments, these have been taken on board and reported to the necessary departments to try and ensure these areas are looked into. If you have any issues like this during your stay please contact the local office on 01736 630015 option 2, and one of the local team will be able to assist you straight away. We hope to get the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Sharon July 2022

“We really enjoyed our stay.”

The flat was lovely and in a convenient and attractive location. We would definitely recommend the property to others and would stay again.

- Sharon, July 2022

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property and your stay! Thank you so much again for your comments and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Sophie June 2022

“From the moment we arrived we were so impressed how clean and very well equipped the apartment was,hugely spacious and smelt fresh and clean.”

A nice touch with chilled apple juice and chocolates. The views were splendid and we heard No noise from the building site from over the way. We shall definitely be booking again and we've noticed how booked up this apartment is.. Thank you for accommodating us Skye cottages a 10/10 hoilday :)

- Sophie, June 2022

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property and your stay! Thank you so much again for your comments and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Zach May 2022

“Absolutely fantastic.”

We have nothing bad at all to say. The apartment was amazing. The views were stunning.

- Zach, May 2022
Ben April 2022

“The property provided a good base to explore some of Cornwall.”

It would, however, have been good to know about the building works that were going on outside the property as it was noisy and disruptive on occasions. Had we known about the works, we may not have booked that particular property. There was also an outside light that stayed on all night and shone quite brightly into the property which was a little annoying when trying to get the children off to sleep.

- Ben, April 2022

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are sorry that you weren’t aware of the building works, we can see that this notice has been in place for some time prior to your booking and we hope that people see this notice regarding the building work which can be found at the bottom of the web page for the property and also appears at the top on the page when booking. Gwinear has included a 20% reduction in rental cost due to the proximity of the building works. Apologies that the light outside seemed disruptive, we will pass this onto our property management team to see if there is anything we can do to rectify it. We hope to welcome you back in the future and thank you again for your comments. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Georgina September 2021

“What a brilliant property!”

We had a great stay at Carbis Bay and would definitely stay in this property again in the future. It had wonderful facilities and it was in a fantastic location

- Georgina, September 2021

Dear Georgina, Thank you so much for your lovely Feedback following your recent stay at Gwinear. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Heidi August 2021

“The apartment is in the perfect location with an easy walk down to the beautiful Carbis Bay Beach.”

Very well appointed with everything you could need for a comfortable stay. Stunning views from all the windows. We will definately return, and whole heartedly recommend.

- Heidi, August 2021

Dear Heidi, Thank you ever so much for your wonderful feedback, it is much appreciated and we are so happy you had such a good time. A well deserved change of scene and break I am sure! Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Alexandra August 2021

“The facilities in the apartment were good quality.”

It was a shame that the cleaning upon arrival was fairly poor and we had to clean the kitchen, chairs and floors ourselves. Great location, right next the the station, coastal path to St Ives and a short walk to the beach. Ideal for anyone wanting to be in the centre of Carbis Bay, but need to be fairly mobile due to local hills and a few steps up to the apartment.

- Alexandra, August 2021

Hi Alexandra, Thank you ever so much for your feedback. I am so sorry to hear your encountered cleaning issues during your stay, please do always feel that you can call us direct (01736 630015 option 2) as we would always like to ensure that you have a pleasant stay and rectify any issues you feel were not up to standard. We will pass your feedback across to the housekeeper to ensure these items are rectified going forward. We hope you had a lovely holiday and a well deserved rest with some sand between your toes. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Lisa July 2021

“Another lovely stay in Gwinear.”

Great location and apartment has everything we needed, unfortunately the apartment wasn’t as clean as last year, the floors seemed dirty and the windows had handprints and marks on them. Also there was no mention of the building work that would be going on. We were woken up every morning before 8 by noisy diggers and builders. Such a shame!

- Lisa, July 2021
Gillian July 2021

“Second time booking with Carbis Bay holidays.”

We will be back. Thanks

- Gillian, July 2021
Mark June 2021

“There was a large scale construction project happening directly in front of the apartment so we got to wake up to the sound of heavy machinery, beeping and hammering every morning.”

Also we both noticed after a few days how dirty our socks were going into the wash, the windows in the living room were covered in hand marks. The TV service kept getting interrupted every few minutes making it impossible to watch anything.

- Mark, June 2021

Dear Mark, Firstly, apologies for the delay in responding to your feedback. Thank you for your feedback relating to Gwinear, we always welcome guest observations to help us improve things. The construction work is unfortunately out of our control, although we can understand the frustration. This is being monitored closely and we are updating our website in accordance to our findings. In regard to the cleanliness, we have passed this to our housekeeping team. We endeavor to keep our properties to a very high standard. Kindest Regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Property Owner
Review Oct 2020

“"Apartment was spotless.”

Kitchen was lovely everything you needed. Bedroom comfortable and cosy._Great position just behind the station and public footpath down to the beach.__Building work going on next door, trucks coming and going, a little loud sometimes but didn't spoil holiday as mostly out all day.__Would return to this apartment."
Diane Preece

- Review, Oct 2020
Review Sep 2019

“"The apartment was spotlessly clean and well appointed.”

It is in a very convenient location being close to Carbis Bay beach and the coastal path to St Ives one way and Hayle the other way. The train offers transport both ways too at a very reasonable cost and provides excellent service with trains running every half hour. The apartment had everything we needed. It was light an airy with views of the coast. Riveria apartments are about 35 years old but the accommodation had recently been modernised and had parking which is a real bonus."
Lizzie Cook

- Review, Sep 2019
Review Sep 2019

“"We loved Gwinear apartment.”

It is in a good location with a great view. It was spotlessly clean and very well stocked. The beds and pillows are very comfortable and the white towels lovely and fluffy. Also, the welcome gifts were much appreciated. Carbis Bay and St Ives are beautiful and we loved Cornwall. It is only a short walk from the apartment to the train station to get a train into St Ives and only costs £1 each."
Diane

- Review, Sep 2019
Review Apr 2019

“"We have had a brilliant holiday in Gwinear Carbis Bay with our two grandsons Jack and Oscar.”

The superb beach is a short walk away and the sea is an amazing turquoise colour. The accommodation was first class and could not be faulted, with sea views of St Ives to the west and Lelant to the east. Close to the railway station with regular trains to St Ives along the picturesque coastline."
Cheryl Coles

- Review, Apr 2019
Testimonial Dec 2017

““Very comfortable flat in a fabulous location.”

Beautiful scenery, an ideal place for recharging the batteries and escaping reality. Thanks” Danuta Szeliga

- Testimonial, Dec 2017
Testimonial Sep 2017

““Great holiday & weather.”

Lovely apartment. Will certainly be returning. Views great! Thanks” Steve & Denise Hill

- Testimonial, Sep 2017
Testimonial Sep 2017

“Lovely apartment!”

St Ives as beautiful as ever! Thank you.x Jean and Dave Hodgkiss

- Testimonial, Sep 2017
Testimonial Aug 2017

““Lovely apartment, lovely village.”

Look forward to returning. Thanks.” Sampson family

- Testimonial, Aug 2017
Testimonial Aug 2017

““Very well presented flat, comfortable seating and bedding & well equipped.”

Excellent location with good views. Helpful housekeeper and thanks for the goodies.” Devalls

- Testimonial, Aug 2017
Testimonial Jul 2017

““Same as last year.”

Another lovely week in a great location. Still love the apartment and will be back again next year.” Ellis family

- Testimonial, Jul 2017
Testimonial Jul 2017

““Lovely apartment.”

Well equipped, location fantastic, cheap train into St Ives and to travel to other locations around and about. Will definitely be back! Thank you.” Dawn Steve & family

- Testimonial, Jul 2017
Testimonial Dec 2016

“"The property was very well prepared, equipped and clean.”

The standard of accommodation was excellent. Home from home and we felt very comfortable. An excellent location. Views from the windows were delightful." Phyll Kieniewicz

- Testimonial, Dec 2016
Testimonial Aug 2015

“"The flat in Carbis Bay was perfect, spacious, airy with good furniture and wonderful addition of balcony.”

It was spotless upon arrival and we liked the little touches like cling film, foil, tea, coffee etc in the kitchen, we will definitely return to the flat and book it again in the near future. We really loved our stay at Gwinear." Mr & Mrs Allen

- Testimonial, Aug 2015
Carbis Bay Holidays Jul 2015

“"Gwinear is a new addition to our portfolio.”

Guest comments will be added as soon as we receive them."

- Carbis Bay Holidays, Jul 2015

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Summary

First floor apartment
Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request)
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with seaward facing balcony
Gas central heating
Electric oven/grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwashe, cafetière
Smart TV with Freeview, iPod docking station, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and travel cot available on request
Off-road parking for 1 car
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.5 miles, beach 0.3 miles
Note: We request that guests provide their own cot bedding
Note: Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is from 10am

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The property

Gwinear is a stunning first floor apartment with sea views from the living areas, both bedrooms and balcony. This stunning seaside home boasts luxurious interiors that have been meticulously chosen for your complete comfort. Sleeping four, this spacious apartment offers the perfect holiday accommodation, with bright and airy interiors and on-site parking, situated just a five minute walk from Blue Flag Carbis Bay beach and close to the train branch line to St Ives it is in the ideal place to base your Cornish escape. Highlights - Gwinear is located in Riviera apartments in Carbis Bay and is on the first floor. - Children welcome. - Regret no pets. No smoking. - Sea views from the balcony, kitchen, living area and bedrooms. Entertainment - Complimentary wireless internet. - 40" Smart LED HD television with Freeview to living area, 32" television to both bedrooms.. - Docking station in living area. - Selection of board games, library of books, O.S. Maps and information on the local area. For Families - Complimentary travel cot and high chair available. - Hand blender. - We request that guests' provide their own cot bedding. - Additional space available within the bedrooms for a second travel cot (cot not provided). Access - Access via 19 steps up 3 flights to the front door on the first floor. - Detailed access statement available on request. Parking - One allocated parking space is provided within the Riviera Apartments private car park. Additional pay and display parking can be found close by at the train station car park. Building Works Notice - Building works are taking place nearby and expect to be completed spring 2022. - A special offer of up to 20% discount is being offered on holidays during the works period. - Work is expected to stop for Christmas and New Year. Living Area Living Area Gwinear has a spacious living area with triple aspect windows and a door leading on to the balcony. There are views across to St Ives Bay and St Ives beyond. For your entertainment there is a 40" LCD Smart television with freeview, a DVD player with a selection of DVD's and docking station. A large sofa with three seats and two tub armchairs provide ample comfortable seating for guests. There is a selection of lamps and lighting for you to set the mood lighting or enjoy a quiet moment browsing the local information and books provided for your enjoyment. The living area has an oak floor and lined curtains for your privacy. Dining Area The dining area is perfectly located within the spacious living area, to take in the lovely sea views whilst you enjoy your meal. There is an oak table provided with six matching chairs. Hallway You enter Gwinear through your own front door into a spacious hallway that allows access to all the other areas of this bright apartment. There is a useful cupboard for hanging coats and placing walking shoes or wellies after an energetic day exploring the beautiful beach and coastline on your doorstep. This cupboard is also used to store the ironing board, iron, airer and other essentials. KItchen Kitchen The spacious kitchen is located to the side of the property with a large window above the sink with a beautiful view of St Ives across the bay. Sliding glass doors lead to the balcony allowing you to take advantage of the amazing sea views, coastal position and offer the opportunity for alfresco dining. The modern white units and work tops provide ample storage and preparation space. Integral appliances comprise of an electric oven/grill, microwave, fridge/freezer, full size dishwasher, washer/dryer and gas hob with extractor above. You will also find a toaster, kettle, hand blender, cafetiere and a whole host of crockery, glassware and utensils giving you all you need to make Gwinear your an ideal home from home. Sleeping Bedroom One with Ensuite This large bedroom has a large bay window with fantastic views across St Ives Bay to Godrevy and is bright and fresh. The super king zip and link bed can be arranged as twin single beds bed upon request is sumptuously made with crisp white Egyptian cotton linens and leather effect headboard. There is a large fitted wardrobe, an oak chest of drawers, two oak bedside cabinets with lamps and a vanity table with full length mirror. For your entertainment you can watch television on the 32" LCD TV or simply lie back and gaze out of the window to the boats bobbing on the azure seas of St Ives Bay. You can lay in bed and watch the sun rise, or if you prefer and to ensure a good nights sleep the curtains have blackout lining. Bedroom Two Bedroom 2 is decorated with a blue and white nautical theme, the twin single beds can be arranged as a zip and link super king bed on upon request. There is a large fitted wardrobe, chest of drawers, two bedside cabinets with lamps, leather effect headboard and a vanity mirror provided for your comfort. The second bedroom has a lovely view of the north Cornish coast across St Ives Bay. All bed linen and towels (hand towel and bath sheet per person) plus a hairdryer are provided, both bedrooms have lined curtains and fitted carpets. Bathrooms Family Bathroom Located off the main hallway, the family bathroom has a wash basin, WC, bath with shower overhead, heated towel rail and modern bathroom fittings. This fresh bathroom has tiling throughout and a large mirror with vanity light and shaver point. Master Ensuite The en-suite to the master bedroom of Gwinear has a shower, wash basin, WC, heated towel rail and a mirror with vanity light and shaver point. A bath sheet and hand towel are provided for each guest along with complimentary White Company toiletries. Outside Balcony The tiled balcony of Gwinear is accessible from living area and kitchen. A table and four chairs are provided for relaxing and enjoying an alfresco meal or drink whilst gazing at the sea views.

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Riviera

Riviera Apartments is a select development of apartments on the seaward side of Carbis Bay. The Penthouse apartments offer outstanding views of Carbis Bay across St. Ives Bay.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

CARBIS BAY

St Ives 2 miles ; Hayle 3.5 miles ; Penzance 8.5 miles

Just a short drive from iconic St Ives, the seaside village of Carbis Bay is best-known for its beautiful stretch of pure white sand. With turquoise waters and sheltered conditions, the beach feels almost subtropical and is the perfect spot for a good old-fashioned day by the sea. The beach is also home to the Ocean Sports Centre, so if sunbathing is not really your thing, why not hire a kayak or SUP and get out on the water instead. Or why not treat yourself to a Spa day at the delightful hotel which overlooks the beach and has a fabulous terrace where cocktails can be enjoyed in the Cornish sunshine? Carbis Bay has a small range of local shops and restaurants as well as a fish & chip takeaway and railway branch line. The train journey from Carbis Bay into St Ives is perhaps one of the most beautiful in the country; St Ives additionally makes for a great day out, with plenty of galleries to explore. The quayside town of Hayle also isn't far and is home to activities for the all the family, including a golf and a wildlife sanctuary. The Godrevy Nature Reserve and Penwith Heritage Coast are also within easy reach from Carbis Bay, providing outdoors and watersports plans with even more activities to partake in, including coasteering and birdwatching. Carbis Bay is truly a wonderful holiday location for those wanting to experience Cornwall's breathtaking coastline.

Building Works Notice
The Ocean View Development building work is taking place nearby and is expected to be completed by mid 2023.
There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £100 for this property.
Master bedroom super king zip and link bed can be arranged as twin single beds bed upon request.
Bedroom two has twin single beds which can be arranged as a zip and link super king bed on upon request.
Access via 19 steps up 3 flights to the front door on the first floor.

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Reviews & Ratings

“A lovely apartment.”

“Ideal location right next to Carbis Bay Train station.”

“Lovely clean spacious apartment in a lovely area of Cornwall.”

“Lovely apartment with great views.”

“Apartment generally clean and tidy on arrival.”

“Perfect apartment, spotless, very thoughtful arrival gifts.”

“Excellent as always - though bedroom TVs are NOT smart TVs.”

“We really enjoyed our stay.”

“From the moment we arrived we were so impressed how clean and very well equipped the apartment was,hugely spacious and smelt fresh and clean.”

“Absolutely fantastic.”

“The property provided a good base to explore some of Cornwall.”

“What a brilliant property!”

“The apartment is in the perfect location with an easy walk down to the beautiful Carbis Bay Beach.”

“The facilities in the apartment were good quality.”

“Another lovely stay in Gwinear.”

“Second time booking with Carbis Bay holidays.”

“There was a large scale construction project happening directly in front of the apartment so we got to wake up to the sound of heavy machinery, beeping and hammering every morning.”

“"Apartment was spotless.”

“"The apartment was spotlessly clean and well appointed.”

“"We loved Gwinear apartment.”

“"We have had a brilliant holiday in Gwinear Carbis Bay with our two grandsons Jack and Oscar.”

““Very comfortable flat in a fabulous location.”

““Great holiday & weather.”

“Lovely apartment!”

““Lovely apartment, lovely village.”

““Very well presented flat, comfortable seating and bedding & well equipped.”

““Same as last year.”

““Lovely apartment.”

“"The property was very well prepared, equipped and clean.”

“"The flat in Carbis Bay was perfect, spacious, airy with good furniture and wonderful addition of balcony.”

“"Gwinear is a new addition to our portfolio.”