Salt House

67 Customer Reviews

• "Fabulous house, stunning views - a fantastic holiday!"

  If you could just stop the rain next time :) Thank you!!

  The A's And H'sSep 2024

• "Hi, will provide you with feedback from our daughter:- ❤️ St Ives Thank you for such a lovely week away."

  The house was incredible! I don’t think we will ever stay in somewhere so beautiful and luxurious ever again! It was massive! Thanks for everything! I loved every single minute. Query, when site visit/call back is promised and nothing happens- what do we do ? email says we will respond to you.?

  Thank you for taking the time to leave such great feedback after your recent stay at Salt House. We are so pleased to hear you appreciated the beauty of the house and all it had to offer throughout your stay. We understand you were in contact with our team during your stay requiring assistance, and this was addressed by our local team and resolved efficiently when notified. We do hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Salt House in the near future. Kindest regards, The Team at Carbis Bay Holidays. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mike4.7★Aug 2024

• "We all enjoyed our holiday which was great and in a lovely position."

  Had some problems like no hot water on arrival, but will pass these to Agents.

  Reviewed by John4.1★Jul 2024

• "What an amazing house, perfect weather, beautiful views, glorious beaches - heavenly!"

  Thank you!

  The W'sJul 2024

• "Fantastic house, fantastic views, fantastic stay!"

  We loved everything about this wonderful house. Thank you!

  The L's, J's And G'sNov 2023

• "We absolutely loved The Salt House - it went beyond our expectations."

  Just about everything was catered for and it made for a wonderful, luxurious stay in such a beautiful place. We do have a couple of points if the property owner is interested: - A couple of large casserole type dishes would have been very helpful - particularly given how well the kitchen was otherwise equipped. - The en-suite in the North Bedroom would have benefitted from a towel rack closer to the sink Other than that, it was truly a breathtaking house in a breathtaking location...

  Thank you for your feedback, we are delighted to hear Salt House went beyond your expectations, we are thrilled that you found the property to have everything catered for which made it a wonderful, luxurious stay. We will be sure to pass your comments onto the owner of the property for their consideration. We do hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★Oct 2023

• "Salthouse is wonderful."

  Very spacious with a fantastic attention to detail everything you could possibly need from a home from home. Everything in the property is quality and that along with its amazing location and breathtaking views make it absolutely perfect. Also a special mention for whoever does the cleaning, gardening and maintenance. This house is immaculately clean both inside and out. Really could not wish for anything better. First class.

  Thank you for taking your time to leave feedback, it’s much appreciated. Thank you for your lovely words, we are very pleased to hear to you found it absolutely perfect. We will be sure to pass your comments onto the housekeeping team. 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 Carole5.0★Sep 2023

• "A magical time!"

  Sun and laughter all the way! We WILL go back.

  The G'sSep 2023

• "Salt House has been a fabulous place to stay for our trip to Cornwall."

  Such a beautiful house, amazing views and attention to detail is first class. Thank you!

  The G's, M's, D's And B'sSep 2023

• "Amazing property, amazing views across carbis bay , family had an amazing week ..."

  Amazing property, amazing views across carbis bay , family had an amazing week everything in the property was clean and tidy and lots of different activities for the kids eg board games books, Xbox , and out door games

  Reviewed by Kirsty4.4★Aug 2023

• "We have had the best time at the Salt House and St Ives."

  Can't wait to come back already next August. All the family have loved every minute of it!

  The H'sAug 2023

• "We were all extremely happy to stay at Salt House."

  It was clean , with every facility / item we required . I appreciated the little guides to each room and when we needed to figure out how to use something we had excellent written instructions. The space was fantastic for a group of 8 adults and a toddler, we didn’t feel on top of each other . The location and views were amazing . We all said we would come back and we are a fussy lot .

  Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your wonderful feedback, we really appreciate it! We are thrilled to hear you were extremely happy staying at Salt House and that all of you would want to return. We hope to get the opportunity to welcome you back soon! With Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Jun 2023

• "This was a fantastic choice for our family holiday which included four children under four."

  It’s position between two lovely beaches, Porthminster and Carbis Is wonderful. It is also an easy walk into St Ives. The house was extremely comfortable and well organized. Lots of space for a big family !

  We thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your wonderful feedback and hope we get the opportunity to welcome you back in the future! With Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Glenis4.7★Jun 2023

• "We had a wonderful stay in the house."

  loved walking to the beach and St Ives. Beautiful home and perfect for a large family holiday! Thank you!

  The S'sJun 2023

• "Absolutely stunning property, we were not disappointed !"

  ! We had a great time at the Salthouse, it was how we imagined if we had won the lottery, a real taste of luxury. The views were amazing (wish the trees were lower) but managed to spot some dolphins from the living room balcony, keep an eye out for birds diving in the sea and circling above and the dolphins won’t be far away ! Lovely walk down the coastal path to the beach. We used the Harbour Hotel Spa with the complimentary passes, not to be confused with the Carbis Bay Spa, which is also nearby, along the coastal path. The treatments were amazing, definitely recommend. We visited St Ives, parking in Trentwith car park and got the bus down and back for £1.50 each way. The bedrooms and bathrooms were spacious and my only preference would be bigger beds, to add to the luxury, none the less they were king size and super comfy ! There were some days when a lot of us showered closer together, unintentionally and we used all the hot water so some had to shower luke warm but this resolved and we spaced it out on following days a bit to avoid this again. All facilities were spot on, plenty of equipment in the kitchen for everyone. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back one day. Thank you so much !!

  We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and were lucky enough to see the dolphins. Your feedback will be passed onto our Property Management team. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joanne4.7★Apr 2023

• "We absolutely loved the house!"

  ! It’s definitely a 5 star house. And the views are to die for! It’s stunning and has everything you could need. The kitchen is great for cooking in and we loved all of the appliances. The dining table is large and had plenty of space for our family of 6 adults and 2 children. The lounge is a great social area and we loved the huge sofas! Also it’s great to have the separate snug for those wanting to watch TV and not disturb the others. The only thing we would comment on is the beds were small for the size of bedrooms and perhaps could benefit from being upgraded. Location wise the house is great. It’s a short 15 min walk into St Ives along the coastal path and an even shorter one to Carbis Bay beach. We also walked to The Gannet and The Cornish Arms in Carbis Bay - both were great!

  Thank you very much for your feedback and lovely comment following your recent holiday at Salt House and we are so pleased to hear you loved the house and good to hear you appreciated the wonderful views across the bay too. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kelly5.0★Apr 2023

• "Amazing property, had everything you needed."

  Fantastic views.

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

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Mar 2023

• "This was our second visit to the Salt House and it was even better than we remembered."

  We spent Christmas with the family and the house has every mod con and utensil that we could have possibly needed to host a magnificent Christmas lunch. All the rooms were spacious and furnished beautifully. There are no words to do justice to the views…. We will be back again, I am sure. Thank you

  Thank you very much for your lovely Feedback following your Christmas celebrations at Salt House , we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Best wishes, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Victoria5.0★Dec 2022

• "We had a lovely stay at the Salt House and it had all the facilities we needed with amazing views!"

  However, the cleanliness was not up to standard for the rating of the house. The kitchen and living room floor was filthy which wasn’t great with a crawling baby. We ended up cleaning it ourselves. The downstairs bathrooms smelt damp and the beds were hard and not the greatest comfort for any of us who stayed. We had trouble with the hot water to start with but this was fixed once I contacted the team who sent a plumber out to fix it. The fire was also not working which we were told about beforehand but it was a disappointment.

  We are very glad to hear how much you enjoyed your stay at Salt House. Our cleaners were very disheartened though to find on your departure cigarette butts all over the garden and discarded bottles. Salt House has been cleaned for seven years by one of the areas renowned cleaning companies who are used to cleaning to the highest standards, and properties are always checked by Carbis Bay Holidays and periodically cleaning is also checked independently by Visit England. Salt House further benefits from considerable annual re investment meaning we have retained one of the highest ratings from Visit England since opening years ago, recognising all furnishings and decoration, including mattresses, are of high quality and replaced and refreshed whenever needed. We are aware that the only issue from your review that you reported during your stay was regarding the hot water. On visiting, our representative found the programmer had been adjusted, and simply re set it back to the changeover setting, solving the issue. We gather they also made efforts to advise you of this, but you remained unobtainable for the remainder of your stay. We are sorry the fire place remains out of action whilst a new seal is sourced. Deliveries of bespoke furnishings can take a few weeks as you will understand. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rebecca2.8★Oct 2022

• "Fabulous location as can walk Carbis Bay or St Ives Great views, well equipped and perfect spot for gathering"

  Thank you so much for your lovely feedback following your recent holiday at Salt House and we are pleased to hear you appreciated the property’s great location and excellent sea views. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Best Wishes, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Oct 2022

• "We have had a brilliant week at the Salthouse as mentioned the property is very comfortable, very well equipped and a great place to bring the whole family, the location is excellent with some of the best beaches I have ever seen."

  The house is lovely, however the price being charged and particularly for next year, I expect it to be five star. The set up is great and very comfortable, although I felt aspects could have been cleaner, there was areas of dust and cobwebs on high level hard to reach areas that where untouched. The property has not been decorated this year and particularly the outside looks tired, quiet a few of the external lamps are not working in the garden again not what is expected for the 5 star price tag. With that said we have had a brilliant week at the Salthouse as mentioned the property is very comfortable, very well equipped and a great place to bring the whole family, the location is excellent with some of the best beaches I have ever seen. Shame about the Carbis Bay Hotel having withdrawn the spa passes and discounts, this was a great benefit the Salthouse offered, to set it apart again perhaps the property could be equipped with a hot tub. Overall I would highly recommend the Salthouse, however next years rates are just too much of an increase for our budget.

  Thank you for your review and we are delighted you have enjoyed your stay at Salt House and would highly recommend it to other guests. Salt House is independently assessed by Visit England and is proud to retain its 5* Gold rating and current ‘outstanding rating’ with Sykes Cottages based on customer reviews. This reflects the high level of investment made at the property to maintain its very high standards. We understand your disappointment that the Carbis Bay Hotel no longer allows non-resident Spa Passes but we hope you were able to use the free Spa Passes that Salt House continues to offer at the local St Ives Harbour Hotel. We are sorry that a few garden light bulbs were not working at the property, which we would have addressed had you reported this during your stay. Best regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Richard3.8★Aug 2022

• "It was perfect - we are already booked to come back next year ."

  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 welcoming you back next year! Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Jul 2022

• "Salt House was fantastic!"

  Great location just a short walk to St Ives, beautiful house with loads of space for the family and incredible views of the ocean. There was a small issue with the hot water on the first couple of days which had been raised by a previous tenant and could have been addressed before our stay. However the property manager arranged for an engineer to come out quickly and resolve the issue. All in all, we had a brilliant stay and we definitely hope to book Salt House again at some point in the future.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear you found the house fantastic! and had a brilliant stay. We are very sorry you experienced an issue with the hot water. Our heating engineer had sought to address this problem, and therefore we are sorry the problem returned during your stay. We are pleased to have now fully resolved this. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Best Regards The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Adam4.7★Apr 2022

• "The house is beautiful and very comfortable and we had a brilliant, multi generational stay to celebrate Grandma's birthday."

  However, we had an issue with the hot water supply. If you were 4th in the shower it would be cold. We figured out staggered shower times very quickly so this isn’t a complaint just something to be aware of.

  Dear Mrs George, Thank you for your feedback, it is important to us. We are so pleased to hear you all had a brilliant week! Best Regards The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sharon4.4★Apr 2022

• "The salt house was perfect the location was lovely the views were amazing the ..."

  The salt house was perfect the location was lovely the views were amazing the house had everything you you could have asked for and more

  Reviewed by Maggie5.0★Apr 2022

• "Property is truly amazing in every way."

  The only thing that could have improved our stay would have been a later departure time on the Saturday.

  Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you had a lovely stay and loved the property as much as we do! We appreciate your comments regarding departure times and are pleased to say that we are now in a position to extend these again, as advertised. We hope to welcome you back in the near future. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Mar 2022

• "From the moment we arrived the property exceeded every expectation The views were stunning,the quality and comfort of all aspects of the accommodation were exceptional and the facilities and equipment were plentiful."

  As a result we were able to enjoy our holiday from start to finish

  Dear Mr Tomkinson, We are delighted to hear you had an enjoyable stay at Salt House; its is a truly stunning property. We hope to invite you back in the very near future. Kind Regards, Owner Relations, Carbis bay Holidays Property Owner

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Oct 2021

• "From the moment we stepped out of our car and opened the gate we walked down the stairs to the front of the house,we were wowed!"

  !! It was like something you see of television.. the view of the sea throughout the whole house was breathtaking,sunrises everyday , the baths ..showers were out of this world .. the games were a big bonus too .. and the torches were handy in an evening.. the spa passes . A lovely walk down to the beach but very steep if back ..not recommended I'm unsteady on your feet .. parking at Carbis Bay beach is now £20. A day tiny carpark as the hotel since we've come has taken alot of the space but..thats my only moan. We saw seals at Carbis in the evening and the bar we had cocktails.. very stunning house unfortunately we looked into next year same date but no way can we pay more than double we paid this year its quite shocking how the price has jumped from £3.000.00 to over £7.000.00!!!

  We are so glad to hear how much you enjoyed the stay at Salt House. Unfortunately next year’s pricing is determined as a cause of the demand shown for the property. We do hope you’ll be able to stay with us again soon. The Owners Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Aug 2021

• "The house was amazing!"

  It’s the second time we’ve stayed there due to the layout, location, fantastic facilities, the house is so well equipped and the spa is a great addition too.

  Dear Joanne, We would like to thank you for taking the opportunity to submit feedback. We look forward to inviting you back in the future. Kind Regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Aug 2021

• "After some 15 years of visiting this area, Salt House stands out as a real beauty; the view, grounds and rooms are fantastic."

  Everything we needed was here and the thought behind equipping the kitchen is very impressive; a bonus when restaurants busy :-) The perpetually changing panorama visible from the lounge and bedrooms has been a treat, balm for the soul. We love this house and hope to return. Thanks and best wishes ***********(signature)

  The Hennessy'sApr 2021

• "We had a lovely Christmas, we all remembered the house being built years ago, and it was very interesting to be able to stay there for some days."

  Thanks to Kerry the housekeeper, and also the cleaners, for the care and attention that they took in preparing the Salt House for us. It was all in excellent condition and certainly surpassed our expectations, which was a real pleasure. I .S.

  TestimonialJan 2021

• "Salt House is grand, Waking up to amazing views and perfect for our retreat this year."

  No doubt we will return here / St Ives and Cornwall again! Sall family

  TestimonialOct 2020

• "This has to be one of the most lovely places we’ve ever stayed in!"

  The house is just awesome and we have totally enjoyed being here. The most relaxing, chilled out week, it’s hard to go home! Already booked again for next year. Thank you!! The Cunninghams

  TestimonialOct 2020

• "What a fabulous place great views and walks, just the best house to spend a week with good friends."

  Julia

  TestimonialSep 2020

• "Fabulous family holiday setting in a wonderful house."

  Space, views, luxury-everything you could wish for. Made loads of memories here. It did not disappoint.

  TestimonialSep 2020

• "Should’ve been holidaying with our friends on the Mediterranean cruise and a trip to Lake Garda."

  The Salt House has not let us down. Fabulous holiday in lovely Saint Ives-a place we have visited many times before. Well be back again!! BTW-Fabulous well stocked kitchen-everything you could possibly need!! Sue and Steve

  TestimonialSep 2020

• "Absolute heaven!"

  Couldn’t have asked for a better home location or views. Perfect for our family holiday altogether for the first time - thank you xxx The Stuters

  TestimonialAug 2020

• "Our third visit to the Salt House and we love it."

  We were especially excited to come to the coast. The Papps

  TestimonialAug 2020

• "Wow! Truly amazing property in every way - bliss and sanctuary can’t wait to return!"

  TestimonialJul 2020

• ""A gorgeous, relaxing place to stay with fabulous light and amazing views over the bay."

  Everything about the house was high quality, including the decor, furniture, fittings and accessories. All rooms and bathrooms were of a generous size and easily accommodate a party of ten. Close proximity to both Carbis Bay and St Ives makes this a great location. Would definitely recommend Salt House as a fabulous holiday venue!"
  Rachel Hutchinson

  ReviewNov 2019

• ""We couldn’t have asked for more at Salt House."

  This house and the location exceeded our expectations and we would all most certainly go back again. A dream property that I would love to own myself! The only reason we didn’t score a perfect 5 stars is that there were a few minor problems with malfunctioning TVs, media, bulbs and hot water on day 1. They could have been checked during changeover. However, the housekeeper and other staff were very friendly and sorted most of the problems out while we were there. Otherwise it was just the most idyllic holiday."
  Daniel O’Hara

  ReviewAug 2019

• "“Beautiful house, with the most amazing views."

  We all had a really lovely time on our first trip to Cornwall. Thank you, x, “ The Smith family

  TestimonialJun 2019

• "“Amazing house, great views, great location, ideal for a 40th Birthday family holiday."

  ” Turnbull family

  TestimonialMay 2019

• "“Kerrie, Marie and the team at Carbis Bay Holidays thank you for making us feel welcome & Salt House comfortable & clean."

  Fantastic house, fantastic views + fantastic area to explore. We’ll certainly plan to come again! We leave with memories made.” The Michaels family x5 The Barnailes family x2, Gloucestershire and Basel, Switzerland

  TestimonialApr 2019

• "“Had a wonderful week ‘en famille’ Plenty of space for all of us."

  Thank you!”

  TestimonialApr 2019

• ""Thoroughly recommend Salt House."

  A superb, spacious, modern house with wonderful views over Carbis Bay. Very well equipped and has everything you need for a perfect holiday."
  Bernice Michaels

  ReviewApr 2019

• ""We stayed at Salt House and I can honestly say it is the best place I have ever stayed in during all my years of holidaying."

  The property was modern and high spec and the bathrooms were fantastic. The views from all rooms in the property were to die for. Just beautiful." The Jackson Family

  TestimonialMar 2019

• "“Yet another wonderful stay here in The Salt House, fast becoming our annual favourite."

  Definitely recommend The Firehouse & Thai Tapas in St Ives and walk to Godrevy to see the seals, can’t wait to return.” Thompsons, Mauboys & Challenges, Portishead.

  TestimonialFeb 2019

• ""For me the best way to sum up our week … when we dream of houses we dream of this."

  Thank you so much! The most amazing house. We have loved every moment." The Simons and Richardsons

  TestimonialFeb 2019

• "“Beautiful house in a beautiful area."

  Everything we would have wished for. Even the weather was kind to us…mostly” The ‘Miles’ Family

  TestimonialDec 2018

• "“Fantastic time love this house."

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  TestimonialSep 2018

• "“Fab house and a wonderful 5 days in this lovely place."

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  TestimonialSep 2018

• "“Amazing house – whatever the weather!"

  Dan & Jackie It has been perfect” Happy 60th lovely Dad! All the Bucunells x x x FAB-U-LOUS! Jane Derek (AKA the Birthday Boy!)” Walls & Bucunell’s Holiday

  TestimonialSep 2018

• ""What a fantastic house to have a Cornish adventure!"

  A fabulous experience with the entire family and the perfered spot for both beaches." The Peirson Family

  TestimonialSep 2018

• "“Beautiful house, beautiful location, beautiful holiday and beautiful memories made xxx” Webster, Tang and Young Clan!"

  TestimonialSep 2018

• ""A wonderful family holiday."

  When I got to the house I was so excited because of how luxurious it was. The house and views were spectacular. Great accessibility to nearby beaches. Fantastic memorable holiday!" Palmers & Porters Families

  TestimonialAug 2018

• "28 July 2018 “Super space for 9 of us."

  All had a great week’s holiday at a lovely location, would return to this house again, recommend it to anyone.” Paul Wright and Family

  TestimonialJul 2018

• ""I love Salt House."

  It is so wonderful. Love to stay here again or to live!" Suri Family

  TestimonialJul 2017

• ""Just a quick note to thank you for a fabulous stay in your wonderful property in St Ives."

  My wife and I and our friends had a memorable time celebrating my 60th birthday. We hope to stay again sometime in the future and will be recommending it to all our friends and family." The Ponting Family

  TestimonialJun 2017

• ""Wonderful family holiday."

  4 generations, perfect home for special times to remember." The Beckett Family

  TestimonialApr 2017

• ""We loved the location and found the views quite therapeutic!"

  The use of the spa was a bonus!" The Millar and Greens

  TestimonialApr 2017

• "“Salt house is a unique and very impressive property."

  It is beautifully presented throughout with outstanding attention to detail and quality. Guests will no doubt appreciate the overall space and layout of the property, beautiful furniture in all rooms, and far reaching sea views. This house easily achieved its five star, gold award.” Visit England

  TestimonialMar 2017

• ""Featured in Look in Lifestyle Magazine “St Ives” feature “We enjoyed walking down the pathway from Salt House to Porthminster Beach Café, for a stunning meal with an equally stunning view."

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  TestimonialFeb 2017

• ""Featured In Cornwall Today Magazine “Room with a View” feature “Salt House is perfect for holidays with family and friends."

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  TestimonialDec 2016

• ""Featured in Coast Magazine “Best British Breaks” feature “Ideal for multi-generational holidays or large groups of friends."

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  TestimonialOct 2016

• ""Featured in Cornwall Living Magazine “Coastal Escapes” feature “Salt House is a spectacular, award winning exclusive retreat."

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  TestimonialAug 2016

• "“Thank you, Thank you!"

  We’ve had the time of our lives, thanks to the wonderful hospitality and welcome that we have received at the Salt House. Everything was perfect. Thank you!” Hayes, Comptons, Ventuninis, Rogers, ect

  TestimonialAug 2011

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