Sky

Sky is a ground-floor two-bedroom apartment in The Sands development on Porthrepta Road in Carbis Bay, sleeping 4 across 2 bathrooms. The ground-floor position gives direct garden access, which separates it from the majority of apartments at this price point in Carbis Bay where upper-floor units are more common. Wi-Fi, parking, and a dishwasher are included.

Carbis Bay Beach is 0.5km from the apartment - a south-facing, sheltered sandy beach that sits in a natural bay and tends to hold calmer water than the more exposed north-coast beaches. The beach has Blue Flag status in most seasons and a cafe above the sand. Parking at the beach itself is expensive in peak summer, so having a nearby apartment with allocated parking changes the economics of a week's stay considerably.

St Ives is 2.1km along the coast path - a walk that takes around 35 minutes at a relaxed pace following the path above the cliffs. The Tate St Ives gallery, the harbour, and the town's restaurants are all reachable on foot, which removes the need to drive into a town centre where parking in August costs upwards of £3 an hour. The St Ives branch line also stops at Carbis Bay station, a short walk from the apartment, giving a direct rail link to St Ives in under 5 minutes.

Porthkidney Beach, 1.6km away, is a quieter alternative to Carbis Bay when the main beach is at capacity - a long stretch of sand at the mouth of the Hayle estuary.

This property is ideal for couples or small families who want a beach-facing base with reliable facilities and genuine walkability to St Ives. It is less suited to guests who need a washing machine, as one is not included, or those wanting countryside seclusion. 20 Sykes reviews. Changeover is Friday.

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