Lighthouse View

64 Customer Reviews

• "We have used Carbis Bay Holidays and more specifically, properties in Compass Point, on every occasion we have visited Cornwall over the years."

  The properties are always spotless and well appointed. The area is fantastic to stay in with the station just below for a quick trip into St Ives and shops and places to eat nearby. This time however there was no ‘welcome’ pint of milk and, more importantly, of the three sinks only one had handwash. I have never before had to go out to purchase handwash for the sinks and found this penny pinching on behalf of the property owners. It will sadly reflect on our decision to use Carbis Bay Holiday in the future as this attention to detail is important when one is using premium properties.

  Thank you for your review, I am glad to see that you had an enjoyable stay with us once again! We appreciate your feedback regarding the lack of milk in the welcome pack, it is an open option for all of our properties to provide additional amenities and at the moment we do not supply milk or unlimited bathroom supplies. We will be sure to take your comments on board and If you would like to get in touch for your next holiday we will always be happy to try and accommodate your requests - Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Arlene4.7★Oct 2024

• "When we arrived the property looked just as we remembered it, clean and well maintained."

  When we came to cook a meal there were no oven gloves and one cool evening we realised the central heating wasn't working, after a considerable time and using Google to work out how, we put some batteries in the thermostat, the first evening we realised that the bathroom sink was blocked so we bought a drain unblocker and cleaned it out. These are all problems which seem to be occurring since Carbis Bay Holidays were taken over and since we are no longer met by the house keeper. Our main problem came when it was the middle friday, we found a torn plastic sack on the door mat, but as the door opens outwards we had a problem moving it, on opening it we found bedding and towels that were damp and looked as if they had been screwed up for weeks. We took them to your local office where your representative said she was disgusted and she would get them changed. As we are renting Atlantic Blue again next year again for 3 weeks could you please let us and your staff know what is supposed to happen on the middle change over days, it should really be included in your terms and conditions.

  Reviewed by Robert3.1★Sep 2024

• "The property was very light and spacious and everything we needed was provided."

  Beautiful views from the property and within walking distance to trains, buses and the beach. The bed was very comfortable but there was a stain on the duvet cover which we only discovered when we moved the towels. The only thing we felt that let the property down was the bathroom as the shower was quite mouldy with cracked tiles and the shower tray seemed rather unstable.

  Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback after your stay. We shall look into the points you have raised.. The Carbis Bay Holidays office is open 9-.5.30 Monday-Saturday and is avaible on 01736 630015. Kind regards Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lindsey4.7★Aug 2024

• "Myself and my two older children had a wonderful stay at Lighthouse View, for many years we have visited Cornwall as my brother lives here, and this is so far the most comfortable and well equipped place we have stayed in."

  The beds are very comfortable which is rare in Cornwall from experience, and the view to wake up to every morning from the main bedroom is exceptional, the facilities are excellent with a well equipped kitchen and comfy living room, WiFi and smart TV for watching films in the evening. The location is amazing with just a short walk to the beach, we did not want to leave and had the most wonderful holiday. The parking is right next to the property not in the main compass point car park which I think is better, it is tight, parking is in Carbis Bay but I managed to get my big Honda CRV in fine, you do have to hope the people next to you, park well though, I was lucky and we were all very respectful of each other. You are next to a wall so have to pull out to get others in the car and get in the boot, this might be an issue with younger children, the visitor spaces in the main car park (2) were always taken up by bigger cars that could not fit in their spaces.

  Thank you so much for your time in giving us feed back, we are glad you had a very comfortable stay with us and enjoyed your holiday. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Kind regards, the Carbis Bay Holiday team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Samantha4.7★Jul 2024

• "Lovely comfortable apartment but let down by the shower cubicle which had a lot of blackened mould on the grouting and sealant which needed to be scraped out and replaced."

  Also the shower tray felt unstable when standing in it.

  Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback. We shall look into the points you have raised for future improvements. Kind regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rosalyn4.7★Jun 2024

• "Lovely property absolutely beautiful view saw the sunrise a few times only ..."

  Lovely property absolutely beautiful view saw the sunrise a few times only complaint couldn't get the internet to work thanks sue

  We are glad you loved the property and will look into the points you have raised for future improvements, Kind regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sue4.7★May 2024

• "Bed in main bedroom legs stuck out and knocked my legs a couple of times."

  Shower screen at the bottom was very grimy and needed a good clean. Found the steps hard as we had a few mobility issues but I know this was stated in the description. Found it hard in Carbis bay too find anywhere decent too eat . Badgers in highly recommend and so was beck take away/restaurant. The Cornish arms was a big let down .general over all holiday was good . Apartment was lovely. Shame about the weather.

  Thank you for taking time to give us feedback we are glad that you found the apartment to be lovely. We shall look into the points you have raised for future improvements. Warm regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christine3.4★Apr 2024

• "Fantastic place just need the bed in the main bedroom sorting,banged my leg three times was very sore and still is legs on the bottom need rounding off there was a hair dryer provided and iron but was not mentioned in booking so i brought my own could have saved space in my luggage ."

  beautiful apartments wish I could have stayed longer thank you for the lovely memories it gave us.

  Thank you for your feedback we shall look into the points you have raised for future improvements. We hope to see you again soon, Kind regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Angela5.0★Apr 2024

• "A beautiful and comfortable property, very well and thoughtfully fitted out."

  Great location too.

  Thank you for your feedback we are glad you found the property beautiful and comfortable. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the near future. Kindest regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Nov 2023

• "Lovely apartment nice and bright , very comfortable bed ."

  Instructions for tv use mentions sky tv although couldn’t find a sky receiver, not a problem for us as tv has freeview . Something that did cause a problem was the parking space, The space is an end space against a wall , 12 hours after booking I did raise my concern with Sykes who were offhand and advised that there wouldn’t be a problem . On arrival I couldn’t fit into the space , just something to consider if you have a large car maybe state dimensions. I tried parking in the cul de sac opposite but an angry resident objected so didn’t want to leave my car there . So parking was an ongoing problem for us during our stay , otherwise great and would book again if we had a smaller car .

  Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed the apartment. We are sorry to hear of the issues you experienced with the parking, we can also confirm the apartment no longer offers Sky TV we will be sure to revise the instructions thank you for bringing this to our attention. Despite the issues you encountered we hope you had a lovely holiday, and we hope we get the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Graham3.4★Oct 2023

• "Faultless. Lovely clean with everything we could possibly need."

  Location wonderful.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2023

• "We could have moved in and made it our home without changing anything."

  Loved the decor. Kitchen was well supplied with crockery, utensils and appliances. Sofas and bed were very comfortable and the artwork emphasised the cornish getaway. We weren't disappointed.

  Thank you for taking your time to leave feedback, its much appreciated. We are delighted to hear you loved the décor and found the kitchen was well supplied. We are pleased to hear you found the sofas and bed comfortable. We hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Sep 2023

• "Very comfortable apartment."

  Spacious and with all the amenities/equipment we could have needed. The location is great. This was our second stay at Lighthouse View. Hopefully not our last!

  Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are pleased to hear you found the apartment comfortable and that It had all the amenities/equipment you could need, We hope we get the opportunity to welcome you back to Lighthouse View for a third stay. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mary5.0★Sep 2023

• "A most comfortable, well stocked apartment with lots of extras you wouldn't expect."

  Very clean and homely. Good information left in the apartment. Lovely welcome gifts. Appreciated the patio area. My only criticism is not much cupboard space for our groceries. This wasn't a problem with 2 of us, but may have been if 4 people were staying. We would definitely stay here again when next in Carbis Bay

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Sep 2023

• "Lovely clean and very comfortable property and would definitely recommend."

  Perhaps mention the very steep hill coming off the beach

  Reviewed by Carolyn4.7★Aug 2023

• "Absolutely enjoyed our stay here, beautiful apartments and perfect for me my partner and our 2 year old son."

  Very quite in the area and within ten minutes of leaving the apartment you’d be on the beach in St. Ives via train. Perfect holiday and coming back next year. Only small thing was maybe blinds in the main bedroom but all in all a perfect stay.

  Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property and your stay! Thank you so much again for your comments and we hope to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Craig5.0★Jun 2023

• "We have stayed in 3 places at Compass Point now and this is by far the best in terms of location and how well appointed the apartment is."

  The apartment was spotlessly cleaned, well decorated and furnished with some lovely touches such as the welcome bag etc but I suppose the real bonus for us is the outside space. Highly recommend-we had a fabulous week thank you!

  Reviewed by Denise5.0★May 2023

• "We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay at Lighthouse View."

  From the minute we stepped inside we felt at home and relaxed. The house is clean, fresh and well presented and the owners have thought of everything you could need to make your stay enjoyable- chairs for the beach, windbreak, all the kitchen items you need to cook if you wish and many more things. The position of the house is absolutely perfect for getting out and about and exploring Cornwall. The drive down the hill towards the house is stunning with the sea and light house view, and the beach is a 5 minute walk at Carbis Bay which is a stunning beach to spend some time- the hill back up is very steep so be prepared. The house is perfectly located for the train into St. Ives but it is nice to walk the coastal path into St. Ives and get the train back to enjoy the costal views. The outside area of the house is very nice to enjoy your meals/drinks and is a real sun trap until late into the evening- we had a gloriously sunny week so enjoyed our breakfast outside daily and some evening meals after a full day out. We enjoyed Lighthouse View so much we have booked for the same week next year while we were there. Roll on next year.

  Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your excellent and comprehensive Feedback following your recent holiday at Lighthouse View. We are so pleased to hear you thoroughly enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back again next year. Best wishes, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Meryl5.0★May 2023

• "This is the second time at this property so we knew what to expect so we thought we would have an excellent stay."

  Unfortunately the work on the building site opposite was much noisier than before with music being played and there were the constructors vehicles parked on the side road and close to the bend' This was totally unacceptable on Friday the 12th. as at 0530 we were woken by a tracked machine and a giant dumper truck coming past the bedroom window, when we complained to the workmen we were greeted with rude gestures and shrugged shoulders so we rang the Police to be told they don't deal with noise problems. we eventually reported it to the council emergency number and the vehicles left. This was our last day but I felt unfit to drive all the way home after being woken at such an early time. When we stayed at Riviera apartments before we were told there may be some noise from the building works and the price of the holiday was reduced, I strongly feel that should have happened on this occasion

  Thank you very much for taking the time to leave Feedback following your recent holiday at Lighthouse View and we are extremely sorry to hear you were disturbed by building works to the rear of the Compass Point development. We have been monitoring these regularly and believe that the external construction is now complete and the work currently being undertaken is mainly happening inside the properties. For future reference, if you experience an issue while staying at one of our properties, please contact our local office in Carbis Bay on 01736 630015 (Option 2) for assistance. We do hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Robert3.8★May 2023

• "We had a brilliant stay, very clean, well equipped and comfortable beds."

  Excellent location and train service. Beautifull sea view too. .The second double bedroom and spare key was an added bonus and much appreciated.

  Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property and your stay! Thank you so much again for your comments and we hope to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joanna4.7★Apr 2023

• "Beautiful holiday home with fantastic sea views."

  Absolutely spotless, everything you need inside and outside and lovely comfortable beds and linen. Carbis Bay holidays always leave you a large bottle of milk, box of biscuits, chocolates and bottle of Apple juice along with ‘White Stuff’ toiletries. We stayed in ‘Lighthouse View’ and have been holidaying with Carbis Bay holidays for 8 years now and all of the properties are amazing, furnished to a high standard with everything you need, staff are great too and key collection is in a box in the property wall and you put it in when you leave, no travelling to collect a key. Thankyou.

  Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and comments! We are thrilled to hear you had another great stay at 'Lighthouse View' and thank you for your kind words. We hope to get the opportunity to welcome you back soon! With Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Apr 2023

• "Excellent property."

  We had an excellent week away with our toddler. We took our own travel cot but the property does have this available to use. The property is well located for the local train station to visit other areas (literally around the corner!). Such a lovely place to stay we thoroughly enjoyed our family holiday!

  We are so happy to hear you had such a lovely holiday! We look forward to welcoming you back to the area soon. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kerrie4.7★Aug 2022

• "Well, we are very sad to be home."

  We had such an amazing time. The apartment was fabulous. Such a lovely place, we could just live there. Very clean and tidy, very nicely furnished. My little girl loved it. She loved how close to the beach we was and at night time she could use the binoculars to try and look out to sea. Also we all loved having breakfast in the morning outside. I loved having the doors open in the bedroom at night and waking up to the fresh air listening to the seagulls. All the facilities are great, we used the cooker, dishwasher and the washing machine. Just a great stay and have already said we are going to book for next year at the end of this month. Would definitely recommend anyone to stay here.

  Thank you for your wonderful 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

  Reviewed by Gemma5.0★Aug 2022

• "Lovely spacious apartment over 2 floors so feels more like a house."

  The apartment was clean (looks like last years house keeping issues are sorted) and comfortable. Great views across the sea and coast. The apartment is well equipped and beautifully furnished with comfy sofas, lots of pictures and ornaments making it feel homely. Well positioned for the beach and to join the south west coastal path to st ives and beyond ( approx 30 min walk). Highly recommend Una kitchen and la Casita for close by restaurants

  Dear Mrs Wild, Thank you for your wonderful feedback following your stay at Lighthouse View. We are pleased to hear you found the property beautifully furnished and well equipped and rated us highly. We do hope to welcome you back again soon! Best Regards The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Jul 2022

• "Superb holiday accommodation situated in an ideal position for access to public transport (Bus/Train), especially if you want to take a week of two off from driving, to enjoy the wonderful scenery as you take in the delightful Cornish coast from an open top bus or the coastal railway."

  View the sea from lounge and bedroom or the tenants private terrace. Just 10 mins walk down to the idyllic beach of Carbis Bay, allow yourself a few extra minutes to get back to the accommodation from the beach as the incline will slow you down but thoroughly worth the effort, we are in our late 60's and with a couple of stops managed the walk back perfectly well - just have to pace yourself. The owner has furnished the accommodation to a high standard making it a pleasure to stay inside even if the weather outside is not so inviting. I can thoroughly recommend this accommodation as an ideal place to explore Carbis Bay and it's surroundings.

  Reviewed by Andrew4.7★Jul 2022

• "We really enjoyed our stay and the apartment is really lovely and comfortable, however we have had to downgrade our score slightly as we had a problem banging our legs on the end of the wooden bed frame in the main bedroom, my husband gashed his leg badly on it and we both came away with bruises."

  Thank you very much for providing such lovely feedback, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at the property. Thank you for taking the time to let us know about the wooden bed frame in the main bedroom. We will pop down to the property on the next change over and take a look to see whether any caps can be put on the beds to ensure this does not happen for other guests. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jean4.4★Jun 2022

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lighthouse View."

  We had everything we needed, it was well suited to our family with a little one. The property was spacious, clean/tidy and well decorated. A home from home. It is in an ideal location with beautiful sea views from the bedroom and living room. With St.Ives only a couple of minutes away on the train, which is a 30second walk from the property. There is also a fantastic coastal path walk into St.Ives and other neighbouring beaches. Local amenities to include a supermarket and pharmacy. Would definitely book again. Highly recommend.

  JessicaApr 2022

• "We had a lovely stay, lovely appartment!"

  Reviewed by Hefin4.7★Oct 2021

• "When we arrived on the Friday afternoon we were disappointed with the cleanliness of the apartment."

  We emailed you about our cleaning issues on the Saturday morning, later that morning we had a phone call from a Chester number apologising and informing us that the Housekeeper would be returning Saturday afternoon to address the issues. We also had an email from 'Property Management' at Carbis Bay, again apologising and stating that the Housekeeper would be with us that afternoon. Nobody came, so the three of us spent Saturday evening cleaning. Nobody contacted me from Carbis Bay Holidays for the remainder of our holiday. As the week progressed we noticed more and more things that led us to believe that the apartment had not been cleaned at all. We have been customers of Carbis Bay Holidays for nearly ten years and have always been impressed with the quality of the accommodation and the standard in which they are presented, so much so that we have never considered another letting agent when booking our Cornwall holiday. We are now not confident about booking for next year.

  Dear Mike, Thank you for taking the time to submit your feedback for your recent stay at Lighthouse View. We are really sorry to hear that you didn't have the experience we would hope for. Here at Carbis Bay Holidays we have a high standard of cleanliness and we hope we get the opportunity in the future to show this to you. The points you have raised have been passed to our property management team and the housekeeper, we will be looking into it accordingly. We sincerely hope to invite you back. Kind Regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mike3.8★Aug 2021

• "Hi there We have just returned from a wonderful stay at Carbis Bay but unfortunately there were a few points with the property “Lighthouse View” that we were unsatisfied with and wanted to raise with you."

  1. On arrival we found the property was not fully cleaned. There were bits all over the stairs, sand between the cushions on the sofa and a big sticky footprint on the hallway floor. We have taken photos where possible but I had to Hoover the stairs and sofa on arrival. We hoovered all the bits up on arrival before we took photographic evidence. 2. The bedside cabinets in the main bedroom had not been emptied from the previous guests as we found birthday cards and a jewellery box present. 3. The maintenance at the property was disappointing, the shower was particularly off putting with black mould present and cracked tiles. The door bar between the lounge and hallway was cracked and damaged and the outside patio area was not maintained and was full of weeds. 4. There was a very unpleasant smell in the master bedroom, which did not disappear all week even after airing the room. We felt that the standard of the property did not meet the four star rating nor the standards shown in the pictures online advertising the property as maintenance was clearly needed, the property was also not cleaned to the standard we were expecting especially in the middle of the COVID pandemic and we were upset and disappointed on our arrival. We would appreciate if you could look into these concerns for us, we have used Carbis Holidays before and have always been happy with the stand provided but really felt that the property did not match the photos provided on your website when booked.

  Reviewed by John2.5★Jul 2021

• "Missed the coffee table!"

  Reviewed by Ron4.7★Jul 2021

• "This apartment was a delight to stay in."

  It is well equipped and comfortable and perfectly located for the station and beach

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Jul 2021

• "Had an amazing stay at Lighthouse View - made even more ‘interesting’ by being in the inner ring of steel for the G7 summit!"

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★Jun 2021

• "Great apartment, well equipped and located."

  Take the train mins into St Ives. Thank you.

  TestimonialSep 2018

• "A lovely apartment, clean and very well equipped with wonderful view out to the lighthouse."

  Ideal location for local beaches, walks and train.

  TestimonialAug 2018

• "A great apartment with an ideal location, we had a fabulous week."

  TestimonialAug 2018

• "Beautiful apartment, very quiet and peaceful."

  As above a bit bright in the morning in the upstairs bedroom. We’ve had a fabulous time here and in St Ives. Train is the perfect way too travel.

  TestimonialJul 2018

• "A wonderful apartment which has everything one needs."

  Some black out blinds in the bedroom would be useful though. A fabulous week made more special be attending our nieces wedding in Carbis Bay.

  TestimonialJul 2018

• "Thank you for a wonderful stay!"

  We had a great time.

  TestimonialMay 2018

• "Have truly loved staying in Lighthouse View."

  The views to the sunrises have been great. Very central location for our exploring Cornwall. Thank you so much!

  TestimonialApr 2018

• "Having enjoyed our stay here so much."

  Especially coming home from a long (damp) day of walking the footpaths to sit and enjoy the fire! Thank you.

  TestimonialMar 2018

• "What a perfect home away from home."

  The fireplace was a treat after our long and sometimes wet hikes. Thank you.

  TestimonialMar 2018

• "St Ives at New Year is a must!"

  Perfect for a relaxing time to see in the New Year – we loved it.

  TestimonialJan 2018

• ""We had a lovely holiday and thought our apartment was great - spacious, bright, good location and comfortable."

  The apartment was very well equipped and spotlessly clean on arrival. There were extra touches that made it special - little library of books, few DVDs (not that we had time to watch anything as the weather was so good). Places to Recommend - the Porthminster Cafe in St Ives was fab for both food or going for a drink (we did both). The coastal walk between Carbis Bay and St Ives was lovely and not too difficult (we managed it with a pram, though there are a few steps in a couple of places which might make it difficult for the elderly). The train between Carbis Bay and St Ives was great too and very quick with nice views. Having Coffee/Lunch in the conservatory at the Carbis Bay hotel had a fab view over the bay and the food was good. We enjoyed going to Lizard Point, the most southerly point, rather than Lands End as less commercial." J. Sendall

  TestimonialAug 2015

• "“The booking process was very straight forward and easy to understand."

  On arrival we were made very welcome by the housekeeper. Lighthouse View was immaculately clean, it was also very well equipped. The bed was EXTREMELY comfy! Overall a lovely holiday, apartment and location and we will return.” G.Sumner

  TestimonialJul 2015

• ""We thoroughly enjoyed our last minute short break at Lighthouse View."

  The accommodation was of an excellent standard, very clean and we would be pleased to stay there again. Carbis Bay is ideally placed for visiting St Ives, either by the lovely coastal walk or two minute journey on the train, no need to use the car. The Seafood Café is very popular and booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. We took time to travel 30 minutes to beautiful Sennen Cove before returning home on the last day. Although we are relatively local we really felt like we had been away on holiday." J. Wright

  TestimonialJun 2015

• ""We thought that overall Lighthouse View was excellent, everything was provided that we could possibly need."

  The TV in the living room was excellent, the kitchen was fully equipped & the power shower in the bathroom was fabulous. Lighthouse View was light & spacious & had a relaxed feel about it. All the rooms were clean & fresh & looked like they had been newly decorated. We enjoyed the lovely views across the sea to the lighthouse from the living room & main bedroom. With regards to eating out we had excellent fish & chips to take away from the Porthminster Beach Cafe. In fact we thought that they were some of the best fish & chips that we have ever eaten (better than Rick Stein). We ate them on the tables provided on Porthminster beach, which was a fabulous location. We also had good food at the Badger pub, Lelant. The carvery was very good value & the crab salad was filled with loads of fresh crab & was excellent. Reen Manor riding stables at Perranporth did amazing beach rides, which I can thoroughly recommend & were well worth the £50 for two hours, so don't be put off by the price. Also we thought Perranporth beach was fabulous & can also recommend the pub the Watering Hole which was right on the beach. In fact we thought Perranporth was a really lovely seaside town & was one of our favourite places that we visited. We can also recommend the boat trip to see the seals from St Ives. The cost was £9 per person & lasted just over an hour. The seals were lovely, very friendly & kept swimming up to the boat, it was an amazing experience. We can also recommend the boat trip from Truro to Falmouth & back again. It was a pity we didn't have good weather the day we went, but it didn't spoil our enjoyment of the amazing views from the boat or the trip. The price was £12 per person return. Overall we had a lovely holiday, the weather was excellent, we thought that Cornwall was beautiful & every day there was a different surprise. The Cornish people were very friendly & helpful. We thought that Carbis Bay was a beautiful location & an ideal place to stay as it was a central location to get to most places in Cornwall." E & C Mole

  TestimonialJun 2015

• ""We went to the Alba, Porthwidden Beach Cafe, fish & chips from Becks & The Old Quay House plus pasties."

  Walks was the usual walk into St Ives & around the island, plus doing a circuit around Carbis Bay. A walk around Godrevy is a must as well. We have stayed in various of your properties in Carbis Bay but we found LV to be the most enjoyable from the moment you kick off your shoes it feels like home. We really enjoyed the Festival at the Lifeboat Inn & the Guildhall." C. & S. Garratt

  TestimonialMay 2015

• ""Our stay at Lighthouse View was wonderful - extremely clean, spacious, very well equipped and most of all brilliant location."

  Had some great meals in St Ives especially Blas which we visited about 3 times" G. Blythe

  TestimonialApr 2015

• ""We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in Lighthouse View."

  The weather was largely kind to us unlike many other parts of the country. We really appreciated being in the quiet of Carbis bay with our own parking space and enjoyed many walks along the road into St Ives and return by train, avoiding the longer hills on the way back. We enjoyed the town, the biz, the views, the shops, galleries and restaurants. We enjoyed all the beach cafe / bars, the Beach and Ocean View Restaurants on Shore Road and particularly liked the Seafood Cafe on Fore Street. We also enjoyed visits to Pendeen Beam Engine, Minnack Theatre, St Michaels Mount, Mousehole, Port Isaac and Padstow. We loved our first visit to St Ives and prefer modern accommodation. Lighthouse View was ideal for a couple such as us" J & D Johnstone

  TestimonialMar 2015

• ""Lighthouse View was an excellent apartment, very clean, excellent facilities and after a very long journey, warm and welcoming."

  the instructions were easy to find your way around the appliances and there was plenty of crockery, etc which was in really good condition.Plenty of games/books etc in the apartment too." W. Kelvin

  TestimonialFeb 2015

• ""We had a fantastic time at 'The Lighthouse'."

  The accommodation was excellent." D. Jackson

  TestimonialJan 2015

• ""We enjoyed our holiday and regarded the accommodation at Lighthouse View as being the best we have experienced."

  The location was ideal, Parking and driving has always been a problem in St.Ives, so Carbis Bay was more than ideal, with the 'one-stop' train journey into the town. The Carbis Bay Beach is beautiful, we used it several times, enjoying a late drink in the hotel on one occasion. The Tesco supermarket was handy, to stock up with basics, but we also ate out, and we visited 'Blas' in St Ives three times, the perfect antidote to chain burger eateries! Fish and Chips were also excellent at the Porthminster Cafe. We drove out to St Michaels Mount on the one rainy day during the holiday, Kynance Cove/The Lizard just a 40 minute drive away. Our son is keen on BMX biking, so we took him to Mount Hawke, whilst we had a coffee in St Agnes. We also visited the Lost Gardens of Heligan, and found some great art galleries in Penzance." K. Harley

  TestimonialDec 2014

• ""We had a fantastic time, Lighthouse View is the most luxurious holiday accommodation we have stayed in."

  It was very well equipped and it is nice to find a travel cot and highchair as standard instead of a chargeable extra. We made full use of the train into St.Ives daily and didn't touch the car for most of the week." C. Mulholland

  TestimonialNov 2014

• ""All aspects of the holiday were 1st class."

  The Lighthouse View apartment was beautifully appointed & spotlessly clean. We couldn't fault it & would definitely stay there again. It's position was also perfect for catching the train into St. Ives. There are so many lovely places to visit in the area it's impossible to pick out any one. Just try & see as much as possible, nothing will disappoint! For that special meal try the Porthminster Beach Cafe." M. Brewer

  TestimonialOct 2014

• ""We had a great time at Lighthouse View thank you - the accommodation exceeded our expectations in terms of the facilities, finish and attention to detail were concerned."

  We booked the holiday only a few days before arriving, but all the admin had completed with no problems. As to the places that we visited, we really enjoyed Botallack's tin mining heritage (and a seriously hot chicken curry in the Queen's Arms there), Mousehole, St Michaels Mount, Church Cove and Healeys Cider Farm. The walk to St Ives was very rewarding and hitting Padstow's May Day celebrations on the way to Carbis Bay was a real bonus." G. & S. Moss

  TestimonialSep 2014

• ""We LOVED Lighthouse View and everything about it."

  First class. Thanks so much. I actually have roots in St. Ives, we enjoyed the usual things, the Island, the Harbor and everything else there. We took a one day trip and toured the castle at St. Michael's Mount. Well worth the trip." P. Pascoe

  TestimonialJul 2014

• ""This was the second time that we have stayed at Lighthouse View and we were again very impressed with the apartment."

  We were very lucky with the weather and were able to enjoy time on Carbis Bay beach ( the water is so lovely and clear) and browsing in St Ives around the harbour and in the wide variety of shops. We went out for several excellent meals: Porthminster Beach Cafe, Alba and Alfresco and can highly recommend all three restaurants for lunch or dinner. Also, Beck’s fish and chips is not to be missed!" P. Pert

  TestimonialMay 2014

• ""We had an amazing time in Lighthouse view."

  My son described the week as “the best holiday ever”. The place itself was spotless, and had everything you could ever need, even down to the buckets and spades in the outside shed. The welcome “manual” was great too. As for restaurants, we spend most of the time with picnics on the beach/eating in. We did try Blas Burgerworks- the burgers and ethos of the place are fantastic." J.Tyson

  TestimonialApr 2014

• ""Just to say that this was our third stay at Lighthouse View and we had a lovely stay as usual."

  Our daughter loves the apartment and never wants to leave! Thanks for a great stay and customer service as usual!" C Ditchfield

  TestimonialMar 2014

• ""The location was excellent, the flat was immaculate, the weather was surprisingly good."

  It's refreshing when all expectations for our holiday are exceeded. We are really keen to go again next year - the only question is whether we will need a bigger property as I am trying to persuade my sister and her family to come with us." K. Clark

  TestimonialFeb 2014

• ""Lighthouse View was a lovely holiday home - we will definitely return."

  We found everything from booking to arriving all excellent. The property was very tidy and clean and as advertised. A lot of care had obviously gone into it and we found the instruction manuals very helpful too." C. Ditchfield

  TestimonialJan 2014

• ""Myself and my two daughters had a wonderful time at Lighthouse View."

  The apartment was bright cosy clean and warm. We did not have the use of the car so the fact that the railway station was on our doorstep was excellent as we love St Ives but do not wish to stay in the Town." P. Clarke

  TestimonialDec 2013

• ""Lighthouse View is a delightful apartment - beautifully and appropriately decorated for the seaside with lots of thoughtful extras available for our use."

  It rained quite a bit when we were there but it didn't seem to matter as we could stay in what felt like a home and relax. We have stayed in many self-catering accommodations over the years and we would like to say congratulations to the owners as this was the best yet!" C. Skowronski

  TestimonialNov 2013

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