Guests say
Chapel View is a spacious and beautifully located holiday cottage in St Ives, offering stunning sea views and excellent amenities for families and groups. Guests praise the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and bright, airy living spaces. The property is ideal for exploring Carbis Bay and St Ives, though the walk to the beach is steep. While the house itself is impressive, some guests noted issues with cleanliness on arrival and minor maintenance concerns. Overall, Chapel View provides a memorable and enjoyable stay with plenty of space and fantastic views.
Several guests reported issues with cleanliness, including unclean bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas, as well as blocked drains and dirty balcony furniture. However, bathrooms and kitchens were generally clean, and some issues were promptly addressed by the management.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the train station, beautiful sea views, and easy access to Carbis Bay and St Ives. The only drawback mentioned is the steep walk to the beach, which is typical for the area.
Guests found the house extremely spacious with comfortable beds and plenty of room for large families. Some minor issues were noted with pillows, but overall comfort levels were high.
The property is well-equipped with a large kitchen, utility area, garage, and en-suite bedrooms. Some maintenance issues were mentioned, such as blocked drains and missing items like an air fryer, but these did not significantly detract from the overall experience.
Guests noted the absence of welcome gifts, hand soap, and bin liners, which would have added a thoughtful touch. While these are not guaranteed, their inclusion would enhance the guest experience.
About this property
Situated in the seaside town of Carbis Bay, this is a wonderful destination for large families and couples, benefiting from parking and easily access to local transport ..
Ground Floor:
Kitchen 2: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Coffee Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV
Ensuite: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Smart TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Playstation 5
Dining area: French Doors Leading To Terrace
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, American Fridge Freezer, Coffee Machine
Study.
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Utility room in garage with washing machine and tumble dryer. Rear garden. Raised balcony. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please Note: Sorry, no children under 5 years old. There are open tread stairs within the property.. Welcome to Chapel View, a breathtaking detached property perched atop a gentle slope, offering panoramic views of the azure waters of Carbis Bay. Designed with spaciousness in mind, this residence is the epitome of luxury living for both couples and expansive families alike.
Step inside and you’ll discover a thoughtful layout spread across three levels, each meticulously designed to optimise the stunning coastal vistas. The ground floor is dedicated to rest and relaxation, boasting three sumptuous bedrooms and all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. Ascend to the first floor, and you’ll be greeted by a sunlit haven of modernity and style. The open plan kitchen, replete with state-of-the-art appliances, beckons culinary enthusiasts to indulge their passions, while the expansive dining area seamlessly transitions to an outdoor terrace, a perfect setting for al fresco dining under the stars. Continuing onward, the spacious family room offers a welcoming retreat, where laughter and conversation flow freely against the backdrop of breathtaking sea views.
Carbis Bay is known for its calm waters and white sand, as it is sheltered and offers a haven for swimmers, just a short stroll down the hill; leave the car and save the problem of trying to find a parking space in St Ives. The local shop is only ¼ mile away, ideal if you need to stock up on essentials. If you fancy a trip to St Ives jump on the train for the 3-minute ride! There is so much to do here such as visiting Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture gardens, The Tate Gallery, practising your pottery skills at the Bernard Leach Pottery or wander around the art galleries.
For the nature lovers, why not take a boat trip to watch seals and other wildlife, or just wander around the town which is full of shops, restaurants, and pubs. There are plenty of coastal walks, you can walk to St Ives which is easy and then either catch the train back or get on the hop on, hop off, open top tour bus and admire the countryside from an elevated position. The nearest town is Penzance, where you will find remnants of pirates in the local pubs, lovely gardens to walk through and an array of shops and restaurants, cobbled streets, and art galleries. Nearby is the picturesque market town of Marazion, home to St Michaels Mount, at low tide you can walk across the causeway and explore this treasure or enjoy the huge expanse of sandy beach and rock pools. The large children’s play area near the main car park is always popular if you’re looking to wear little ones out! Whatever you choose to do, your stay here will be filled with memories. Beach ¼ mile.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
No children under 5 years old.
Reviews (5)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely holiday cottage. This is the 2nd time we have stayed at Carbis Bay and we love it. Chapel View has everything you need, extremely spacious, beautiful views, well equipped and very comfy beds. The house has amazing views from the top floor bedroom is a double room which is huge, complete with telescope in which looks out to St Ives Harbour. The 2nd floor has a very spacious living area with huge kitchen and dining area and a lovely balcony. Bathroom and a Study which goes out onto a sun terrace. The 1st floor has 3 bedrooms, 2 of which are twin rooms and a double bedroom all with ensuites. The added bonus was use of the garage with washer and dryer in there and a great place to store body/surf/paddle boards and beach stuff. There is also space to park a car in there too. The house has everything you need. What I would like to mention is the time of arrival, online it does state 3pm and 10am departure. But when we got there at 3.10pm the cleaners was still in there and we had to wait until 3.45pm until they left. They told me the arrival was 4pm and the departure was 9am. So I would recommend to check this on booking to save any confusion. Such a great house though and would definitely recommend.
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Donna Aldred
Beautiful house with high spec facilities and fantastic location. What spoilt this was.. we were told we could be in the house at 3pm but the cleaners did not leave until 4pm. We drove past the house at 11.30am and saw the cleaners car so kept ourselves busy until 3, knocked on the door and they ignored us so we sat on the drive waiting for them to leave! The kitchen and bathrooms were clean but the cleanliness of the rest of the house was disappointing. The one bed looked like someone had been sleeping in it as inside and out, there were lots of long black curly hairs! All week we kept finding them! Bedroom drawers were dirty, the bedroom bins looked dirty, there were bogeys stuck to the wall next to the bedroom mirror! There were pubic hairs on the lovely window seat. Crumbs all around the lounge and rice under the dining chairs. The cushions on the dirty sofas were disgusting. We had to get the hoover from the garage and clean ourselves as soon as we arrived! The garage was a mess, lots of dirty laundry bags. The wet room style showers were just not practical as the drains do not drain!! We had to lift the drain and use the sink unblocker to try help! Every shower resulted in 10 minutes of mopping after! The house was probably cleaner when we left than we arrived! Fantastic house and location and still had a great holiday.
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Confirmed Guest
All in all a lovely holiday let close to the train station, not so good for those with mobility issues. Paid over £3200 for a week had everything that was needed but could do with better pillows and had a bad smell coming from one of the bathroom drains, though price was a bit steep. The size of the house is perfect for big families and I would stay again but out of main season.