Karam Holidays, St Ives ,Cornwall - England

Fully equipped modern bungalow,sleeps 4-6.Close to beaches and amenities -

Our bungalow is at Carbis Bay,just 1 mile from the centre of the picturesque holiday resort of St Ives.The bungalow is in a quiet semi-rural setting with its own parking.We provide tastefully decorated rooms and fully fitted kitchen,TV,DVD and many other appliances to make your stay as homely as possible. Within walking distance of the beautiful and award winning Carbis Bay beach which offers views out to Godrevy lighthouse and has a vast sandy beach excellent for families with young children to play and swim safely. If St Ives is the jewel in the crown of Cornwall, then Carbis Bay is surely a treasure waiting to be discovered. The beach is usually relatively quiet in the height of summer possibly because it is yet to be discovered by most holidaymakers. Our Accommodation is inspected and approved annually by the accredited St. Ives Hotelliers & Guest House Association

Bedrooms: One double room(sleeps 2) and one twinbed room(sleeps 2).Both have ample storage facilities. .

Bathrooms: Has a Shower, Bath, Toilet, Wash Basin and Mains Shaving Point C

Living Rooms: SPACIOUS LOUNGE & DINING ROOM Which is tastefully furnished with comfort and practicality in mind and includes a bed settee which can sleep a further two children. TV ,DVD and Video. Large Dining Table and dining chairs for 6 guests

Kitchen: FULLY FITTED KITCHEN Including Cooker, Microwave, Fridge Freezer and Washing Machine.

Outside: The bungalow has its own private garden,a small patio area with patio furniture and also has parking provision. There is a bar and restaurant facility on the site during peak season.

Cleaning & Linen: The property is cleaned on Saturday mornings after 09.30am readywhich for changeover.Bed linen can be supplied at a small additional cost.

Local Information:  

With a gently sloping beach and usually a calm sea, the beach is ideal for small children.Small inflatable boats are commonplace whilst offshore you may find the occasional water-skier or windsurfer. To avoid the crowds during the busy summer months in Cornwall, Carbis Bay beach offers a perfect place to spend a lazy day topping up the tan or helping build the kids sandcastles.

At low tide a walk around Carrack Gladden point takes you to the views that inspired John Miller to paint.Imagine a beach with smooth fine sand , azure blue sea and gentle waves breaking on the shoreline — here you can escape the rush of city life and relax as you stroll along Carbis Bay beach.

At low tide you can walk around Hawkes Point to Hayle or cut though the sand dunes past the golf course to Lelant where you can enjoy a spot of lunch at The Badger.Then take a slow amble back along the cliff pathway where you can enjoy the dramatic views across St Ives Bay to Godrevy Lighthouse.

Leisure Facilities: Carbis Bay has its own clean safe beach, however you are within easy reach of our local beaches on the Atlantic and Channel coasts If St Ives is the jewel in the crown of Cornwall, then Carbis Bay is surely a treasure waiting to be discovered. St Ives is now a year round resort but to escape the crowds you can stay at Carbis Bay and yet be within easy reach of St Ives.. Carbis Bay beach is privately owned and maintained by Carbis Bay Hotel so it is not overcrowded. The cliff walk to St Ives past the hotel is not to be missed, nor a walk to Porth Kidney Sands with spectacular views to Hayle and Godrevy Lighthouse. Watch the dolphins, enjoy the changing colours of the sea.

St Ives Bay: Just along the coast from St Ives lies the quiet village of Carbis Bay. The village offers a more sedate and spacious setting for a holiday with ample parking, shops and amenities. St. Ives and Carbis Bay are well known nationally for consistently winning the major trophies in the annual Britain In Bloom competition and in 2006 conquered the world! by winning the International Challenge trophy in the Communities In Bloom competition.

Carbis Bay: affords visitors easy access to St Ives via the quaint four minute train ride on the single track link. Visitors young and old love the train journey with its beautiful views out to sea. Alternatively you can take a 20 minutes leisurely walk by the delightful coastal path into St Ives Quiet, private and relaxing it is the perfect base to either explore the delights of Cornwall or simply adjust to Cornish pace and enjoy one of the worlds most spectacular locations. St Ives Bay also has the prestigious honour of being one of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World of which there are only two in England.

If St Ives is the jewel in the crown of Cornwall, then Carbis Bay is surely a treasure waiting to be discovered. St Ives is now a year round resort but to escape the crowds you can stay at Carbis Bay and yet be within easy reach of St Ives.. Carbis Bay beach is privately owned and maintained by Carbis Bay Hotel so it is not overcrowded. The cliff walk to St Ives past the hotel is not to be missed, nor a walk to Porth Kidney Sands with spectacular views to Hayle and Godrevy Lighthouse. Watch the dolphins, enjoy the changing colours of the sea.

Eating out: Restaurants & Pubs

La Casita - 01736 799399 – situated in Trencom Lane at the crossroads of St Ives Road and Porthrepta Road at Carbis Bay - always a warm and friendly welcome for the “locals”. Fresh Fish, Pasta, Chicken and Chargrilled Steaks. Also a take-away service - so you can enjoy at hom

Becks Fish & Chip Restaurant - 01736 796241 - within walking distance on the main road away from St Ives - this is where you enjoy proper fish and chips - possibly one of the best in the country - people travel for miles - so be prepared to wait.

Bean Inn at Coast - 01736 795918 - on the main road into St Ives a mixture of vegetarian and vegan food, breakfasts, lunches and dinners

Balnoon Inn - 01736 797572 - on the old coach road Lelant Downs/Tring - superb Sunday Lunch carvery is particularly recommended.

Badger Inn - 01736 799977 - at Lelant - a good walk away from Carbis Bay or a short drive, a friendly pub with an extensive menu and excellent hot carvery. Also a good pint of Tribute (St Austell brewery).

Tyringham Arms - 01736 740434 - at Trevarrack - a short drive from Carbis Bay, this is a traditional family oriented pub with play area and beer garden. Bar menu and family carvery

Watermill Inn - 01736 757912 - at Lelant - a short drive from Carbis Bay, this is a children friendly pub with play area and beer garden. Excellent varied menu and a good selection of real ales.

Pizza Patio Al Fresco - 01736 753745 - situated on the main road through Hayle specialising in fresh dough pizza and pasta dishes. Watch the sunset from the terrace and sit by the waters edge watching the tide filling the pool at Hayle.

Cornish Arms - 01736 796112 - on the main A30 to St Ives - a good walk away from Carbis Bay or a short drive, a very friendly pub with live music, good food and beers, beer garden, kids welcome

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