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Prime seaside location, wonderful sea terrace, car parking, Wifi

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Views out over St Ives Bay to Gwithian from the communal sea terrace
Compass Point is a first floor holiday apartment
Views towards St Ives Harbour
Compass Point has a prestigious location above Carbis Bay Beach
Views towards Gwithian and Godrevy Lighthouse

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 672.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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St Ives, ENG
  • Carbis Bay Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • St Ives Harbour
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Porthminster Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Prime seaside location, wonderful sea terrace, car parking, Wifi

Compass Point is a modern and superbly well equipped seaside holiday property located in the prestigious Compass Point complex which has a prime seaward facing position in Carbis Bay and is just a short walk down to the golden sands and clear turquoise waters of Carbis Bay Beach. The surrounding area is dominated by National Trust headlands and dramatic coastal cliff walks with the South West Coastal Path right on your doorstep.

Guests also have easy access to the stunning communal sea terrace of the Compass Point complex which has panoramic sea views towards St Ives harbour in one direction and Godrevy Lighthouse in the other and this allows outside dining and sunbathing. There is also a private car parking space which is big enough for 2 cars which is a very rare feature and the close proximity to the small railway station gives guests the great option of leaving the car and taking the very popular tourist train into St Ives, taking just a few minutes along a single track and which follows a wonderfully scenic path along the coast.

Internally, the first floor apartment has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms which is a rare feature in St Ives and enjoys stunning sea views from the Living area and Master Bedroom across St Ives Bay. Compass Point is beautifully staged to Cornish Tourist Board Standards and will sleep up to 6 guests in total comfort. The Kitchen is extremely well equipped with integrated appliances including a Dishwasher, Washing Machine and very large Fridge Freezer. The dining area and living areas are open plan with a large dining table and 6 chairs and there is a large three seat sofa, two seat sofa and additional sofa chair where guests can really relax and enjoy the sea views. There is a large flat screen television, DVD player, Stereo system, Wifi internet access and a selection of classic board games.

There is a modern family bathroom with a large bath with shower over with an additional en-suite shower room off the Master Bedroom. There are two large double bedrooms with a flat screen TV in the Master Bedroom and in the third bedroom are two single beds.

Outside there is a full patio furniture set provided for the terrace so guests can have their own private area for the duration of their stay (the terrace is a shared space) and a separate storage area which can also be used for bikes and surfboards.

In terms of local facilities, the nearest supermarket is a Tesco which is less than 5 minutes drive away off the main A3074 road into St Ives and where there is a great Costa Coffee with fantastic sea views and which also has free Wifi. There are also banks, hairdressers, a chemist, newsagents and general stores all a short walk away in the centre of Carbis Bay. During the day when on the beach there is a cafe and food outlet as well as a bar within Carbis Bay Hotel.

Please feel free to contact us for addition information of the apartment and also for useful web sites for planning your stay in Cornwall. Compass Point is available all year round and is a great escape destination during the winter months. St Ives is especially popular at both Christmas and New Year and dates can be tailored specifically for your requirements. There is also the St Ives music and arts festival held in September.

Property manager

Bryan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Cots and high chairs are not provided
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Bookings from parties made up solely of young adults under 26 years are not accepted.
Changeover days are strictly on a Friday/Saturday or Sunday. If you require a changeover during the week please enquire with the owner beforehand.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St Ives

Located in St Ives, this apartment is near the beach. St Ives Harbour and West Cornwall Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore St. Michael's Mount and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. St Ives Museum and Paradise Park and JungleBarn are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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St Ives, ENG

What's nearby

  • Carbis Bay Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 8 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 21 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Carbis Bay Station - 1 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St.Ives Brewery - the Brewhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Hain Line - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bier Huis Grand Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harbour Gourmet Fish and Chips St Ives - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Prime seaside location, wonderful sea terrace, car parking, Wifi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Prime seaside location, wonderful sea terrace, car parking, Wifi ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Prime seaside location, wonderful sea terrace, car parking, Wifi ?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Prime seaside location, wonderful sea terrace, car parking, Wifi located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Carbis Bay Beach and Porthminster Beach. West Cornwall Golf Club and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 2 miles (3 km). Carbis Bay Station is only a 1-minute walk.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

shona j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Excellent location having parking and the ability to walk down (steep steps or hill) to wonderful Carbis Bay beach or take short train to bustling St Ives with all the shops and restaurants you could need. Wonderful views and a relaxing location but still close enough to visit tourist attractions should you want to. We loved Healeys Cider Farm and visited Eden on journey home. Super clean with everything you could need. I personally would take portable black out blind as curtains are pale but that’s just me. I do feel 9 am is an early exit time with a 4 o’clock entry. Only small negative is if wanting to use outside space it’s a bit of a walk down and round etc if you are not in flat with direct access. Therefore not really somewhere to eat outside as I felt the advert suggests.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Carbis bay

Good size well located for beach at carbis bay and train to st ives
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week away

Lovely, cosy property with easy travel links to St Ives and fantastic views.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!!

An absolute delight of a property with views to die for! Located just above the train station in Carbis Bay with a very short 3 minute journey into St Ives. The property was well equipped with everything you would require for a nice, relaxing stay. It also had a parking space, which was ideal so you didn't have to worry about driving into St Ives. We would definately recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jo R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and great views

Positives The location of the property and parking is great. The train into St Ives is literally round the corner or you can walk into St Ives via the costal path. The beach and the beach facilities (cafe, shop, toilets etc.) at Carbis Bay is perfect, only downside is the walk back up the steep hill! Negatives There are way too many air fresheners in the property, not sure if they are trying to disguise a smell (which we couldn't smell if there was one), but the minute you open the door the smell of air fresheners hits you (smells like an old peoples home, sorry but it does!). The sun terrace sounds perfect when you read the description, but in reality it's not ideal. You need to take the patio furniture out of the apartment, down the stairs and along to the terrace. We did not use this as too much hassle. Overall we had a good holiday as the weather was perfect - just the property was a bit underwhelming
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Nick S., Ramsgate England

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Uncomfortable furniture

The property looked lovely the area was lovely the views were amazing. What let it down and would stop me returning was the furniture was so uncomfortable. Not just uncomfortable it has been used so much it is worn out. The mattresses on the beds were awful I could squash it with a finger and a thumb where the springs seemed to be non existent. It was like sleeping on the floor. The beds made a noise every time you moved. I ended up sleeping on the sofa which also had seen better days whilst my wife suffered the bed. The front room furniture looked nice but again due to use there was no comfort due to there being no support in the sofas. I complained to the manager and he did send a thick mattress topper this joined the other 2 on the bed which led me to believe other complaints had been made previously. It was that bad in the end we left for home a day early.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Staycation

Super property in great location. Only 50m to coastal path and railway station with beach 100m further away. Great views over St Ives Bay and Hayle Towans.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would stay again

Would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Carbis Bay - Great Sea View

Just back from a weeks holiday at Compass Point, Carbis Bay. This property is in a great position. Train stop into St.Ives is just outside the complex. Carbis Bay beach is a few hundred yards walk away and is a gorgeous beach. The property is ideally situated, very clean and has everything you'd need for your stay. Highly recommended. Our family loved it. Best regards Paul and family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely apartment with excellent location

Was very good and the location is a huge plus
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marty C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

Myself, my wife and another couple rented this property for a week to escape London. Property was in an ideal location, right above the Carbis Bay train stop which puts you in the heart of St Ives in three minutes. Easy access to beach and short drive from all major highlights of the area. Accommodation was very comfortable and exceeded our expectations. Bryan was incredibly attentive to the few queries we had. Looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Klein aber fein

Wirklich schöne Wohnung mit Meerblick, Fotos stimmen überein mit Realität. Für 6 Erwachsene etwas klein, aber alles tiptop. Kurze Wege zur Bahn, zum Strand, ruhige Umgebung
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

John-Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment in a great setting

The apartment was great and in a fabulous spot too. The owners were brilliant great communication and service before booking and whilst we were there. Would definitely recommend to others
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jess J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great flat with amazing views

Thanks Bryan for an amazing week in Carbis Bay. We loved the flat - it was super convenient for the beach. We walked into St Ives almost every day and took the train once when it was wet. We went to the water sports centre on the beach most days to kayak, sup or mega-sup. We had pizzas in the restaurant in the beach, had a day trip to Penzance, went to see the Minack theatre. A fabulous week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab location and superb housekeepers.

Would definately recommend as convenient for so many locations and the railway on the doorstep was a joy for the 2 minute ride into St Ives
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Little gem with amazing views

We had the best time staying at Compass Point. The apartment has stunning views over Carbis Bay and is ideally situated to catch the train to St Ives. It is immaculately decorated, clean, and has lots of lovely extra touches. The kitchen has everything you need and well equipped. From the moment we booked Brian was friendly and helpful answering any questions we had. The instructions to access the property we clear and easy to follow and the apartment had lots of handy information of places to visit in the local area. We can’t wait to stay again when next visit Cornwall

10/10 Excellent

Fabio C.

Met our needs. Good contact. Good price.

Clean, easy to get to and wonderful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Britta W., Augsburg, Germany

Great location

Lovely view out of the front rooms! Quick and nice response to questions/ problems with the apartment.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nevil P., BATH

Fantastic comfortable apartment in stunning location

Fantastic comfortable apartment in stunning location. Also great support and Comms by the owners
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Mason M.

Great location

Comfortable apartment, handy for St Ives and for touring the area
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Susan W.

Exactly as described

The apartment was clean and well appointed, with our every need catered for. The view of the bay was splendid, and the beach was within walking distance even with all the paraphernalia that is needed for a day on the beach with three generations ,although the climb back is not for the faint hearted! The proximity to the railway station is a bonus, especially when visiting St. Ives. The communal outside patio was not as useful as we hoped, being rather exposed and a bit too far away to easily take food outside.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Antony R.

3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment with sea views.

Well equipped apartment with wonderful views of the bay and in a good location. St. Ives is a 20 minute walk away along the coast path, whilst the frequent trains take about 2 minutes if you don't feel like walking. Carbis Bay itself has a beautiful sandy beach with a cafe and an excellent hotel, though the walk back is rather steep!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

Perfect setting

Views from property were lovely.....a really perfect setting, with a lovely beach and a glorious coastal path walk to sumptuous St Ives. Property clean, well equipped......exactly what it said on the tin.... thank you! I'm sure we will return.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Staffan O.

Bra vistelse

Väl avvägda utrymmen. Sängarna ngt för korta för oss som var ca 180cm. Bra utrustat kök. Parkeringen lite knepig när det var bilar intill (stod längst bort).
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

Amazing in every way

A wonderful apartment overlooking Carbis Bay, ideally situated for the sandy beach and either catching the train or walking into St Ives. So many things to do and places to visit within easy travelling distance. We had an amazing three generation family holiday with something for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

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