Downsfield Bed and Breakfast

Downsfield is a 5-star rated bed and breakfast on Longstone Hill in Carbis Bay, positioned between St Ives and the sandy cove at Carbis Bay beach - roughly a 10-minute walk downhill. The property holds a 9.1 rating from 450 reviews on Booking.com, with staff scoring 9.5 and cleanliness 9.3.

Each room has an en-suite bathroom, flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, bathrobes, and complimentary chocolates. Memory foam mattress toppers are fitted across all beds. Breakfast options include a full English, continental with fruit salad and yoghurt, and dietary alternatives covering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free requirements. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.

A guest lounge with a log burner provides communal space for cooler evenings. The garden offers a quiet spot during warmer months. Free on-site private parking is included, and the property has accessible facilities. Check-in is from 16:00, with checkout by 10:30.

Carbis Bay rail halt is just over 10 minutes on foot, connecting to St Ives in one stop or to St Erth for mainline services. St Ives itself - with the Tate gallery, four beaches, and the harbour - is less than a 10-minute drive. The South West Coast Path passes through Carbis Bay, and St Michael’s Mount is about 8 miles south.

Nearby: Carbis Bay (600m) and Porthkidney Beach (1 mile). See our Carbis Bay guide for more beaches and walks in the area.

**Best for:** couples or solo travellers happy to have breakfast cooked for them, given the 9.1 rating, memory foam mattress toppers and the full English, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options each morning. **Less good for:** guests wanting to self-cater or bring a dog, since this is a B&B with no guest kitchen and dogs are not accepted.