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Sowena, Carbis Bay

The living areas in this ground-floor apartment consist of an open-plan living space with kitchen equipped with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee machine and washer/dryer, a dining area and a sitting area with Freeview TV. The bedrooms consist of a king-size with en-suite shower room, a double and a twin serviced by a bathroom. Outside there is a rear facing enclosed terrace and undercover parking for one car. Within 0.4 miles there is a shop and pub and 0.3 miles a beach. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. WiFi, fuel power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Delight in a seascape at Sowena.

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Accommodation Details

Ground-floor apartment. Three bedrooms: 1 x king size with en-suite shower room, wash basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin. Family bathroom with deep bath, wash basin, heated towel rail, and WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, and dining area, sitting area, rear facing enclosed terrace

Overlooking St Ives Bay, in Tol Pedn apartments, on the seaward facing side of Carbis Bay, this lovely, three-bedroom, ground floor apartment, enjoys sea views from its sitting area, ideally positioned on Headland Road, its just a short walk to the beach, scenic railway and for access to the South West coast path, which circles Cornwall’s dramatic coastline, making it the perfect base for getting the family together for a seaside getaway, a sitting area themed with light blues and artwork of scenes of Cornish beaches reflect the sea views outside, sink into the five seater luxury leather corner chaise style sofa, with contemporary leather tub chair, watch the everchanging ocean colours or enjoy the entertainment on the widescreen television, with Freeview, the spacious open plan Kitchen/Dining room, is to the left of the sitting area, benefiting from the same sea views as the sitting area, a high quality oak dining table with matching chairs comfortably seats six people, so the whole family can enjoy meals together, a contemporary open plan kitchen, within the dining area, is perfectly placed for socialising with the designated chef, its well appointed with a breakfast bar and spacious work tops, offering everything you need for a weeks holiday, a separate utility room ,off the hallway, has a washer dryer and direct access to the rear sun decked area, a master king-sized bedroom has a private en-suite with shower room, a second bedroom is fitted with twin beds and it also enjoys direct access to a rear sun terrace, a great place to enjoy a book or alfresco breakfast in the sun, a third bedroom has a contemporary oak double bed, all rooms are light and airy and offer plenty of storage space, the main family bathroom is conveniently located off the hallway, between all the bedrooms, with a deep bath, shower and twin wash basin’s, a great space to escape for a relaxing soak amongst the bubbles, a rear sun deck is accessible from either the second bedroom or the utility room, it is enclosed on three sides, a table and six chairs are provided so you can enjoy dining alfresco in the Cornish sunshine, a short walk takes you to the South West Coast Path towards Lelant and the Hayle Estuary in one direction and St Ives, via Carbis Bay Beach, in the other, stop off at the beach, its wonderful for swimming, surfing or bodyboarding, lifeguarded at peak times, this secluded bay has crystal clear, Blue Flag awarded, waters and golden sand, a short walk further along the dramatic cliff path and you’ll reach St Ives, surrounded with more sandy shores, the traditional Cornish fishing village, with its working harbour, is filled with restaurants, cafes and art galleries, this beautiful tourist hot spot has inspired many artist including, the works celebrated at The Tate and Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, one of it former famous residents, after exploring the gallery, reward yourself with a relaxing but spectacular rail journey back to Carbis Bay on the scenic railway, it connects the local area, and runs beside the beaches with sea views all the way, for a day out, Cornwall’s Eden Project is world famous for its glorious enclosed rainforest and the nearby Lost Gardens of Heligan are enchanting, Pendennis Castle in Falmouth is one of many of Cornwall’s historic landmarks, along with St Michaels Mount near Penzance, the jewel in Cornwall’s crown, is a sight not to miss, if you travel from Penzance to Lands’ End treat yourself with a night out at one of the country’s most stunning open air theatres, The Minack is dramatically set on the edge of a Cornish cliff, for the kids they will enjoy feeding the animals at Paradise Park in Hayle or Flambards Theme Park near Helston, with its thrills and spills, Sowena means success in Cornish, and this apartments setting successfully combines a chic base to wind down to the relaxing Cornish lifestyle, with lots of exciting experiences on your door step.

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.

Amenities & Facilities

Gas central heating. Electric cooker,5 burner gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee machine, washer/dryer, TV with Freeview to lounge and bedrooms, with integrated DVD player to bedrooms, DVD player with selection of DVDs, iPod dock and radio, Nintendo Wii and PS2 with selection of games, Wifi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair provided; we request that guests provide their own cot bedding. Parking for one car, rear facing enclosed terrace, outside furniture including BBQ, table, and chairs. Sorry no pets, no smoking. Shops, beaches, and pubs within a short walk.

Location Details

Carbis Bay, a seaside village near St. Ives, is famed for its white sand beach. With turquoise waters and sheltered conditions, the beach is great for a classic day at the beach. If sunbathing isn't your thing, rent a kayak or SUP from the Ocean Sports Centre. Or, have a spa day at a boutique hotel with a beachfront patio where you can sip cocktails in the Cornish sun. Carbis Bay features shops, restaurants, a fish & chip takeaway, and a railway branchline. Carbis Bay to St. Ives is a delightful rail ride.

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Carbis Bay is detailed below.

Sun 24th Heavy intensity rain 15°C 10°C 46mph 31.2mm 992mb
Mon 25th Light rain 11°C 9°C 29mph 4.5mm 1,005mb
Tue 26th Light rain 11°C 9°C 22mph 3.8mm 1,015mb
Wed 27th Light rain 10°C 7°C 15mph 1.5mm 1,016mb
Thu 28th Moderate rain 10°C 7°C 26mph 6.2mm 1,023mb
Fri 29th Light rain 11°C 10°C 27mph 1.7mm 1,020mb
Sat 30th Light rain 13°C 11°C 26mph 0.2mm 1,018mb

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