The Lighthouse

4.6★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

14 Customer Review(s)

James
June 2023

“This was our 3rd stay with Carbis Bay holidays at Belyars Croft.”

Although the apartments are good this was the worst one we have stayed in. The bed in the master bedroom was really uncomfortable & past it’s sell by date. We didn’t sleep all week. The bedding was like sandpaper & really uncomfortable. The washing machine when used stunk the entire apartment out & made our clothes smell worse after washing. The tumble dryer barely dried anything so we had to give up. The apartment is clearly due some money spending on it. It needs redecorating as there’s ...

Although the apartments are good this was the worst one we have stayed in. The bed in the master bedroom was really uncomfortable & past it’s sell by date. We didn’t sleep all week. The bedding was like sandpaper & really uncomfortable. The washing machine when used stunk the entire apartment out & made our clothes smell worse after washing. The tumble dryer barely dried anything so we had to give up. The apartment is clearly due some money spending on it. It needs redecorating as there’s scuffs on the walls & doors. The two chairs in the living area are looking grubby. The decking on the balcony needs pressure washing & restaining. There are cracked tiles around the tap in the master bathroom & the shelf above the sink is hanging off it’s brackets. The increase in prices since covid for these apartments is totally unjustified as the quality hasn’t improved.

- James, June 2023

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave Feedback following your recent holiday at the Lighthouse and we are very sorry to hear that it did not meet your expectations. We have passed your comments on to the Housekeeper that looks after the property and our Property Management Team for their attention. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Karen February 2023

“Lovely well maintained property with excellent sea views.”

Lovely and warm on arrival (Feb 2023) The only thing that we would of liked is a TV in one of the bedrooms to enable my grandson to watch kid’s programs and nice to watch the News when having a cup of tea in bed! Other than that amazing property, very modern and well thought out. Would definitely return.

- Karen, February 2023

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property! Thank you again for your comments which we have taken on board and we hope to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Lynda February 2023

“We absolutely loved our stay at The Lighthouse.”

The accommodation was comfortable, roomy & immaculate with tasteful decor throughout. Every home comfort. Parking was a definite bonus. We could have stayed longer & will definitely return.

- Lynda, February 2023
David Anderson December 2022

“This is our second stay at the Lighthouse and our third stay in the apartments.”

We love the views of the sea and the harbour, the peace and quiet of the area. The car parking facility is good and well monitored to make sure that only authorised persons use it. The owners have thought out the needs of the renters very throughly and everything you need is there, from a cooking perspective, TV and video entertainment, WiFi, and equipment for the veranda. The walk from the town centre to the apartment takes less than 10 minutes. We just loved the whole experience and of course St Ives is a delightful place to be.

- David Anderson, December 2022

Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. We are thrilled to hear you had a great holiday experience and hope to get the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. With Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Andrew October 2022

“This apartment is just gorgeous.”

Everything we needed was provided even if we decided to stay in one night and cook. We have been coming to St ives for over 20 years and we have to say this is the most well equipped place we have ever stayed.On arrival it was spotlessly clean,light and airy. Tea,coffee, milk, biscuits and little chocolate buttons which our girls loved were waiting for us which was great after a long journey from Yorkshire. Beautiful views from the living room and balcony which we were able to enjoy as even though it was the end of October we had mostly lovely weather. We would definitely like to return to this luscious apartment in future. Thankyou for a lovely holiday.

- Andrew, October 2022

Thank you for your lovely comments following your recent stay at The Lighthouse. We are pleased to hear you appreciated everything provided for you in the apartment and glad your girls enjoyed the chocolate buttons too! We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you and your family back again in the future. Best wishes, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Robert October 2022

“Property very clean well looked after, comfortable, well equipped, plenty of storage space.”

Modern yet not cold feeling. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Only small suggestion would be to put black out roller blinds on bedroom windows. Just for info, the last bit walking back up to the apartment is very steep. Best apartment we have ever stayed in.

- Robert, October 2022

Thank you very much for your constructive feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to get the opportunity to welcome you back in the near future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Daniel September 2022

“Loved our stay at the lighthouse.”

Beautiful apartment which is finished to a high spec. Great location only 15 mins walk to the harbour. Would recommend this.

- Daniel, September 2022

Thank you for your lovely 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
David July 2022

“We enjoyed 2 sunny weeks in St Ives at The Lighthouse.”

The property itself is great, with wonderful views over St Ives Bay. Everything St Ives has to offer is within easy walking distance from the property. We enjoyed Porthminster, Porthgwidden and Porthmeor beaches, and ambling through the quaint streets in the town and sampling the local delicacies. Be warned, it is very steep walking back up to the property, especially when carrying beach items, bodyboards, etc, but that does help you burn off a few 'pasty calories'! The only real downside of the property itself (as mentioned by previous guests too) is the quality of the king size bed in the master bedroom. This is by far the worst bed and mattress we have ever seen in a holiday property, and we've been staying in St Ives with Carbis Bay holidays for over 15 years. The bed squeaks horrendously with the slightest movement and the mattress itself has seen better days. We were concerned about this aspect of the property from other reviews before visiting and contacted Carbis Bay holidays a number of times, who reassured us that the owner considered the bed/mattress were 'good'. That is definitely not the case! It's a real shame, as this did spoil the enjoyment of what otherwise is a great little apartment. Come on owner and Carbis Bay Holidays, please take notice of the feedback from paying guests!

- David, July 2022
Karen July 2022

“I would like to say thank you for such a lovely holiday at your apartment (The Lighthouse).”

It was beautiful and a perfect place for our family to stay in with everything we could possibly need available both in the apartment and on our doorstep in St Ives. Arriving to all the extra thoughtful touches was so helpful (tea, biscuits, apple juice etc), as well as the cleaning items being immediately available. We had a couple of minor issues which were dealt with very quickly and efficiently with great communication from the owners, Carbis Bay and their maintenance teams. This was our first break since the pandemic and we all had a great time (teenagers as well!) - the apartment was perfect in every way and we tried to leave it as clean and tidy as we found it, ready for the next arrivals to have as good a time as we did! Thank you to the owners and to Carbis Bay - we appreciate the efforts you all make to provide such a lovely apartment and base for our holiday Thank you very much Karen

- Karen, July 2022
Nicola June 2022

“The apartment was as shown online and was absolutely lovely.”

A great location with good views only a few minutes walk from the town centre and the uphill walk did us good I'm sure! The only slight criticism was the bed in the main bedroom was rather squeaky/creaky and the quality of the bedlinen wasn't the best, we also found the duvet rather hot. Towels were great though and we appreciated that toiletries were provided. Also appreciated the milk and biscuits that were left for us as we hadn't had a chance to shop before we arrived! Parking was good, it was one reason for choosing this location although we only used the car on one day while we were there. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return.

- Nicola, June 2022

Thank you so much for your positive and constructive feedback. We are very pleased to hear that you had a lovely stay at "The Lighthouse". We hope to get the opportunity to welcome you back in the near future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Gavin June 2022

“This was our first visit to St Ives and wow what a truly beautiful place.”

It really didn’t disappoint and completely outweighed all our expectations. The property is perfect, very comfortable, beautifully furnished with everything you could possibly need and an amazing view from the balcony. We enjoyed the walk down into town each day, the scenery and views are quite breathtaking and we have beautiful photos to remember how wonderful a place St Ives is. We spent a lot of time on the beach at Porthminster where our 7 year old daughter had the time of her life, playing in the golden sand and the beautiful clear water. St Ives itself is quite a hilly place and although this apartment is a really good location, the listing could do with stating just how much of an incline you face when walking back up from the town centre! This was not a problem for us but if you had an elderly guest or a child in a pushchair it may prove a bit difficult. All in all a fabulous stay and we would definitely come back.

- Gavin, June 2022

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

“Comfort was low due to the mattress on the double bed.”

It needs a new one. Otherwise perfect apartment.

- Keith, May 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property and your stay! Thank you for your constructive comments, these have been taken on board and reported to the necessary departments to look into. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Jake April 2022

“This was my third visit to these flats (not the same one each time), this review being for No 3 The Lighthouse.”

Very clean and well-equipped especially the kitchen utensils in case one decides to self-cater. Excellent as holiday accommodation goes, a short walk only from the centre shops. Two things prevent me giving 5 stars - the permanently-running ventilation fan being situated in a cupboard within the master bedroom was a bit noisy; and the worst aspect, the parking permit system managed by Armtrac which seems designed to catch you out. A large paper permit must be displayed in the car at all times and it is way too easy to forget to put it back after a trip out - be warned. There should be a way of cancelling the charge if you can prove you were there legitimately.

- Jake, April 2022

Dear Mr Tully, thank you for taking the time to leave Feedback following your recent holiday at The Lighthouse and good to hear this was your third stay at Belyars Croft apartments. I am sorry to hear you were disturbed by the fan, I am pleased to advise the system has been serviced and any issues with the fan resolved. With regards to the parking, unfortunately due to non-residents using the private spaces at the development the Management Company at Belyars Croft have employed a company to monitor the car park to ensure it is not abused and that spaces are available for all guests at all times. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back to Belyars Croft for your fourth visit. Kind regards The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. (Updated) Property Owner
Iva April 2022

“We enjoyed our stay at The Lighthouse.”

Everything was clean and comfortable. The location is also perfect. We especially loved the view off the balcony and the living room, lovely to see the sunrise in the mornings when the weather was clear.

- Iva, April 2022

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Summary

First-floor apartment
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open-plan living space kitchen, dining area, sitting area and balcony
Gas central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer
Smart TV and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in the rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Permit parking for 1 car
Communal lawn
Balcony with furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.4 miles, beach 0.5 miles.

The property

The Lighthouse, a magnificent first-floor apartment enjoys an outstanding location on the coast in St Ives, Cornwall. The Lighthouse is the ideal home-away-from-home for a family of four, with trendy décor throughout and views over some of St Ives and the sea. Leave your car in the shared parking area and head inside this wonderful abode, where an open-plan living space awaits. After an exciting day at the beach, nothing beats settling down in front of the Smart TV on one of the plush sofas. The kitchen is a contemporary space and is where the allocated chef can find everything they need to whip some delicious meals, to be enjoyed at the dining table or out on the balcony. The apartment has two well-appointed bedrooms, one of which is a fantastic king-size with an en-suite shower room and the other is a twin room. The family bathroom is the perfect spot to unwind after a busy day, with the bath providing a moment of solitude amidst the bubbles. Wander into St Ives to find a plethora of attractions and sights at your fingertips, ranging from stunning beaches and fascinating galleries to trails along the cliffs, with panoramic views from Porthminster and Clodgy Point; after making the most of the attractions for the day, visit one of the fantastic eateries or stock up on ingredients for dinner at one of the well-stocked shops. The community of Carbis Bay, home to a magnificent beach with plenty of watersports and pampering at the beach's spa, is close by. Venture further afield to Penzance, where you'll find plenty to see and do, including the Jubilee Pool, Harbour, and promenade; the harbour also houses a ferry station from which you can cruise to the picturesque Isles of Scilly to marvel at even more sights in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Make the most of the area by visiting the Penwith Heritage Coast for more seaside delights, or go a shorter distance to Hayle for other activities including the renowned West Cornwall Golf Club. Choose The Lighthouse for an idyllic, coastal break.

Belyars Croft

Belyars Croft Apartments are perfectly located within the award winning seaside town of St Ives, Cornwall. Ideally positioned within a 7 minute walk of the town's picturesque harbour.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

ST IVES

Penzance 6 miles.

One of Cornwall's prettiest harbour towns, St Ives offers narrow streets, tight-packed cottages nestling around the quayside, the Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth museum, fabulous beaches, superb shops, a thriving community of artists, great pubs and restaurants and much more. With its semi Bohemian lifestyle and romantic air, it's easy to see why this is the county's premier holiday resort. The surrounding area has much for the visitor to see and do with abundant wildlife, fabulous coastal walks, top quality surfing and the Celtic mysteries of the Land's End Peninsula are all within easy reach. A superb destination!

This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £100.

This property is suitable for children, however cot and highchair are not provided. Guest will be required to bring their own travel cot and highchair if required.

Building Work Notice
There is currently building work underway at Carrick Lodge which is located adjacent to the Belyars Croft development to renovate the existing building and add an extension. Carrick Lodge is accessed by vehicle via the shared driveway accessed via Belyars Croft’s parking area . The main building work is expected to continue throughout 2023 with the fitting out and decorating in the New Year. During this time associated activity and noises may be experienced.

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Reviews & Ratings

“This was our 3rd stay with Carbis Bay holidays at Belyars Croft.”

“Lovely well maintained property with excellent sea views.”

“We absolutely loved our stay at The Lighthouse.”

“This is our second stay at the Lighthouse and our third stay in the apartments.”

“This apartment is just gorgeous.”

“Property very clean well looked after, comfortable, well equipped, plenty of storage space.”

“Loved our stay at the lighthouse.”

“We enjoyed 2 sunny weeks in St Ives at The Lighthouse.”

“I would like to say thank you for such a lovely holiday at your apartment (The Lighthouse).”

“The apartment was as shown online and was absolutely lovely.”

“This was our first visit to St Ives and wow what a truly beautiful place.”

“Comfort was low due to the mattress on the double bed.”