The Sands
The Sands Apartments are a prestigious development of contemporary apartments of various designs, ideally positioned to maximise the views across St. Ives Bay and convenient for the Blue Flag accredited Carbis Bay beach.
The property
This light and airy apartment has a restful ambience and is beautifully furnished to compliment its coastal surroundings. With sea views from living area, second bedroom and floor to ceiling bay window in the master bedroom, this luxury apartment provides a perfect base from which to sample the various aspects of St Ives and West Cornwall. White Sails is well positioned for the beach, the coastal path or a hop on the panoramic train line.
Highlights
- White Sails is located in The Sands apartments in Carbis Bay and is on the first floor.
- Arrival 5pm, departure 9am.
- Children welcome.
- Regret no pets. No smoking.
- Complimentary spa passes are provided for 2 guests at C Bay Spa at the Carbis Bay Hotel. The passes include 10% discount off all treatments, food and beverages. Access is valid until 19th May 2022. Memberships will not be renewed.
- Sea views from the living area comprising lounge and dining areas, kitchen and both bedrooms.
Entertainment
- Complimentary Wireless Internet
- Xbox 360 Kinect with selection of games.
- Bose iPod dock.
- DVD player with selection of DVDs.
- 32" LCD television to living area, LCSD Tv also in second bedroom.
- 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.
- 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 to the apartment from the side of The Sands is with level access to the lift.
- Access from the parking area at the rear is via a number of steps.
- Detailed access statement available on request.
Parking
- One allocated parking space is provided within the gated car park.
Living Area
Lounge Area
The large open plan living area has wonderful views across the bay towards St Ives but the owners have also provided for those who need access to more modern entertainments with a 32" LCD Freeview TV, DVD player, Xbox 360 with Kinect, complimentary wireless broadband, remote control mood lighting and a Bose Ipod dock. There are two comfortable colour co-ordinated sofas, one of which may be used as a sofa-bed for additional guests. On a summer evening it's difficult to beat a relaxing hour before dinner spent watching the ever changing colours of the sea and sky from the balcony whilst looking out across the bay with a chilled glass of wine as the day draws to a close.
Dining Area
The dining area of White Sails is part of the open plan living accommodation and is adjacent to the kitchen. A large glass dining table and 4 chairs are provided for guests, from here you can still enjoy the views across St Ives Bay and together with the fitted mood lighting, a relaxing ambience can be created. Carbis Bay and St Ives are widely renowned for their choice of fine dining and family restaurants, you will be tempted to try many of these but perhaps the dining room of White Sails will offer an alternative. Our Welcome Guide contains a number of recommendations for dining out or takeaway meals in the local area.
Kitchen
Kitchen
The kitchen has contemporary high quality German kitchen units with soft close drawers and doors. Appliances are by NEFF and include multi purpose oven-grill, combined microwave and top oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, gas hob with wok ring, extractor hood, grey stone floor, concealed up-lighting and other wall lighting. The layout of the open plan living area makes it easy for chef to chat to guests whilst cooking and there are two white bar high chairs provided for those who like to "perch" nearer the action!
Sleeping
Bedroom One
The White Sails master bedroom has stunning views of the bay through the floor-to-ceiling three sided glass bay window. Pull up the luxurious roman blinds and have a lie in watching the bay with your early morning cup of tea, or curl up in the white leather swivel chair for a some peace and quiet with a morning coffee and a good book. The master bedroom is equipped with a fitted wardrobe and contemporary oak bed and bedside units. A hairdryer can also be found.
Bedroom Two with En-Suite
The second bedroom of White Sails has a comfortable double bed, fitted wardrobe, bedside cabinets and a dressing table with mirror. This bedroom is also on the seaward side of the apartment with sea views. An LCD Freeview TV is provided for guests together with a hair dryer.
It is the second bedroom of White Sails that enjoys the comforts of an en-suite, this is a beautifully sandstone tiled bathroom with contemporary fittings.
Fresh white bed linen is provided in both bedrooms, along with a selection of towels for each guest.
Bathrooms
Bathroom One
White Sails has a very spacious family bathroom with wash basin, WC and a bath with overhead shower. The tiling is sandstone, the sanitaryware is white Italian style and the fittings are sleek chrome. There is also a large mirrored bathroom cabinet with shaving point.
Bathroom Two
The en-suite to the master bedroom has an Italian style wash basin, WC and shower enclosure with power shower. The room is tiled with sandstone ceramics and there is a superb feature wall.
A selection of towels are provided for each guest and complimentary White Company toiletries are provided in each bathroom.
Outside
Balcony
White Sails enjoys magnificent views across St Ives Bay and there is a wonderful balcony to enjoy these to the full. There are two chairs provided so that you can just relax and wind down to the pace of Cornwall.
Parking
One allocated parking space is provided within the gated car park.
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 town 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 boutique 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 branchline. The train journey from Carbis Bay into St Ives is perhaps one of the most beautiful in the country.
There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £100 for this property.
Access to the apartment from the side of The Sands is with level access to the lift.
Access from the parking area at the rear is via a number of steps. Lift access should not be solely relied upon as if not operational due to maintenance / fault you will need to use the stairs.
