St Ives Cottage - Five Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 8

Modern and stylish this newly built architectural gem with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The reverse level home benefits for being in an elevated position giving the most breath-taking of Carbis Bay, Godrevy lighthouse, the North Cornwall coastline as far as St Agnes and inland for up to 20 miles!

The exterior of the house seamlessly blends reclaimed local stone and natural cedar cladding. It is punctuated with full length panoramic windows offering plenty of light and stunning views from within the house.

The thoughtful approach to design is visible throughout the house. The kitchen features  a fully integrated soft close Loch Anna kitchen fitted with gloss grey units complemented with white Corian worktops and engineered wood with underfloor heating.  There is an electric Aga Rangemaster Professional double oven with 6 hob induction, large integrated Bosch Fridge Freezer, separate under counter integrated Fridge and Siemens integrated dishwasher.

The heart of the home is the open plan kitchen, dining and living area.  It is flooded with natural light through the east and south facing windows which have spectacular views.

The dining area comprises of a large reclaimed Elm pedestal table with 10 ring back chairs. The living area has 2 four seater Tetrad Sofas, with reclaimed oak coffee table and a very handsome 55 inch Smart 4k ultra HD HDR OLED TV with LG Soundbar, freeview aerial and satellite.

Also on the first floor is one of the two master en-suites including a super kingsize bed and mattress handmade by Harrison Spinks and custom built oak full length wardrobe.

The following 3 bedroom are all located on the ground floor. The second master en suite with super king-size Harrison spinks bed and mattress and with has the added bonus of bi-fold doors. The snug which also doubles up as bedroom 5, offers an opportune space for kids. Fitted with an LG smart 4k 49 inch ultra HD TV with freeview satelitte. There is a 3 seater JayBe soafbed that converts into a full double bed if required.

The remaining 2 bedrooms also with super king size Harrison spinks bed theme, with zip and links in each room gives guests the ultimate in comfort and sophistication.

Outside, a gin and tonic on the sun deck is a must! The sun deck is conveniently access via the living areas. In addition you can wine and dine your guests on the patio housing the impressive LG outdoor furniture, gas Barbecue and 8 seater picnic table. Children can play freely on the large square lawned area with those outstanding sea views.

Features:

Ground Floor
- Entrance hall
- Bedroom 1: Super king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC
- Bedroom 2 & 3: Super-king double (zip/link can be twins on request)
- Family bathroom with bath, low level shower over, basin and WC
- Utility room with sink, cupboards and integrated washing machine and separate dryer
- 1 snug with 3 seater Jaybe Sofabed (converts to fully sprung double bed)

First Floor
- Bedroom 4: Super-king double with en-suite shower, basin and WC
- Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
- Sun deck with double French doors to sun deck with steps down to garden area

Outside Grounds
- Great outdoor space with fantastic sea views
- Raised lawn at front with paved patio
- Sun deck from the first floor with convenient access from the kitchen/living areas and a patio area housing the impressive LG outdoor furniture dining set and 8 seater wooden picnic bench
- Gas Barbecue
- 8 seater picnic table
- Off-road parking for 4 cars
- Note: There is a steep stepped feature terraced wall at the rear of the property

Amenities
- Eco underfloor central heating
- Electric range-master oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, additional fridge, washing machine, tumble drier, dishwasher
- 2 x 4K ultra HD TV's with freeview, Soundbar, Super fast WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs

*Note: Please request whether zip and link beds are to be made as twin beds.

Location:

Located in the charming seaside town of Carbis Bay renowned for its stunning stretch of white sand, turquoise waters and sheltered conditions. It is quite simply the perfect spot for family holidays! You can sunbath on the beach, enjoy local fish and chips or try your hand at kayaking.

Carbis Bay is just a stone’s throw from the heart of St Ives art, culture and gastronomy.

- Barbara Hepworth Musuem and Sculpture Garden
The Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden contains the largest group of Hepworth's works, permanently on display where she lived and worked from 1949 until 1975.

- St Michaels Mount
Cross the causeway where a legendary giant once walked. Follow the footsteps of pilgrims or boat hop to an island where modern life meets layers of history. Discover an evocative castle, a sub-tropical garden paradise and a close-knit island community.

- Tate Gallery St Ives
Tate St Ives features work by iconic 20th century artists who lived and worked in the town, including Alfred Wallis, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth, demonstrating the role of St Ives in the story of modern art. This is combined with a new programme of large-scale seasonal shows, the next of which, Patrick Heron, opens on Saturday 19th May and runs until Sunday 30th September. The exhibition will stretch from Heron’s early work in the 1940s to his death at the very end of the 20th century

- Carbis Bay Beach
This picturesque bay, located in St Ives, offers outstanding views and a magnificent sandy beach offering many recreational activities such as swimming, boating, surfing, rock climbing and tennis.
 
-Porthkidney Sands
Porthkidney Sands is a north-facing beach at the mouth of the Hayle Estuary that lies just two miles from the picturesque harbour town of St Ives, West Cornwall. Porthkidney is a vast expanse of sands, facing Hayle Towans to the east of the estuary. At low tide the beach can stretch almost a mile out to sea.
The beach is backed by picturesque sand dunes. West Cornwall Golf Club overlooks the beach. The neighbouring beach of Carbis Bay, which sits the other side of the Hawks Point headland
 
- South West Coast Path Lelant Station to St Ives
A 4.5 mile walk along the South West Coast Path to blow away the cobwebs, travelling alongside the railway line high above St Ives Bay, through an area rich in ancient history, from Stone Age times to the nineteenth century, when lookouts watched out for the pilchard shoals arriving in the bay. Return to Lelant by train.
 
- Paradise Park Hayle
Your family will love a day in Paradise ...! This Award-winning wildlife sanctuary with JungleBarn indoor play centre offers so much for all the family, from amazing free flying bird shows, Fun Farm to Penguin photocalls and feed the little parrots.You'll meet colourful birds including many rare and beautiful parrots, flamingos, toucans and red-billed Cornish choughs, plus owls, kookaburras and cranes. With over 140 species and a total of over 650 birds there is a stunning range to see

- Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens
Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens is a major attraction in West Cornwall. In a beautiful sheltered valley, the woods, stream and dramatic vistas provide a perfect setting for large-scale exotic and sub-tropical planting. Interwoven with this there is also an evolving programme of contemporary artwork. The very favoured micro climate of kindly winter temperatures and shelter from the wind allow exotic and half - hardy plants to flourish. The planting schemes are appropriate to the varying individual

- Boathouse Theatre
Just a stone's throw from the harbour front this old boat store was originally a Pilchard Cellar and has now been given a new lease of life as a charming little theatre which will host plays and puppet shows throughout the year. Directions: Walk past the Sloop Pub on the Harbour front, keep walking past Cafe Pasta and just before Art Space Gallery turn left into Carnglaze place and you will discover The BoatHouse Theatre

- St Ives Farmers Market
The market runs every Thursday throughout the year at The Guildhall, Street an Pol, St Ives. It’s in the town centre, next door to the Visitor Information Centre. Opening times are 9.30am until 2.00pm.

Activities Nearby
- Horse-back riding: Penhalwyn Trekking Centre, 5 km
- Water-sports: Various places from Carbis Bay or St Ives, 0.8 km or 2km
- Fishing: St Ives harbour, 2 km
- Hiking: Coast path, 0.75 km
- Canoeing/ Kayaking: Carbis Bay beach, 0.8 km
- Historical Sites: Knills Monument or St Michaels Mount, 0.3 km or 12 km
- Wine-tasting tours: Polgoon Vineyard and Orchard, 16.5 km
- Surfing: Carbis Bay/St Ives, 0.8 km or 2 km
- Mountain-biking: West Cornwall Bike Hire, 12 km

Terms & Conditions:

Security deposit?


Arrival time?
5.00 p.m.

Departure time?
10.00 a.m.

Energy costs included?
Yes

Linen & towels included?
Yes

Pets welcome?
No pets allowed

End of stay cleaning included?
Yes. Please leave the property in the state that you found it.

Smoking Allowed?
No

Other Ts and Cs?
No Stag or Hen parties allowed.

Changeover day?
Friday

Insurance?
It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property.

Minimum stay?
7 nights
Smoking - not allowed