Carbis Bay near St Ives, Cornwall

Carbis Bay House

Property details

Carbis Bay House
Carbis Bay, near St Ives, Cornwall — Sleeps 8 — Dogs welcome

Carbis Bay House is a reverse-living property set above Carbis Bay, half a mile from the beach and two miles from St Ives. It sleeps eight across four bedrooms, has panoramic views across Carbis Bay and the coastline from almost every room, a hot tub on the tiered patio garden and a balcony off the lower floor living space. The South West Coast Path runs from the bottom of the garden directly to Carbis Bay Beach. Private parking for three cars and an EV charger. One dog welcome.

Carbis Bay beach is a calm, sheltered stretch of sand — noticeably quieter than the St Ives beaches and more accessible for dogs outside the summer restriction period. St Ives is two miles by road or walkable via the coast path, with the St Ives Bay Line running between the two if you prefer the train.

Carbis Bay House is managed directly by the owner. The link below takes you straight to their website to check availability.

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Interior

The layout is inverted — bedrooms below the main living space, which maximises the views from where you spend most of your time. The entrance level has a contemporary kitchen with a Nespresso machine and a snug with a Smart TV — a quieter space away from the main living area. A family shower room is also on this level.

Downstairs, the main living space spans the full width of the house with sliding patio doors opening onto the balcony. Coastal tones, comfortable seating and a dining room on the upper floor with the best views in the house — across the rooftops and out to sea.

Four bedrooms on the lower ground floor. A super-king en-suite with a balcony terrace. Two king-size zip-and-link bedrooms, configurable as twins on request. A further king-size bedroom. A contemporary family bathroom completes the sleeping floor.

One dog welcome.

Exterior

A tiered patio garden with a hot tub, alfresco dining on the decking and sea views from sunrise to sunset. The South West Coast Path runs from the bottom of the garden — direct access to Carbis Bay Beach without needing the car. A large balcony off the main living space. Private parking for three cars and an EV charger.

What to know before you arrive

Carbis Bay beach restricts dogs from 15 May to 30 September, 10am–6pm. Outside those hours and months, it’s a calm, sheltered sandy beach with turquoise water — one of the more swimmable beaches on the north Cornish coast. The St Ives Bay Line stops at Carbis Bay station, a short walk from the house, and runs to St Ives in under three minutes and to St Erth in five.

St Ives is two miles west by road or along the coast path. Bamaluz Beach in St Ives is open to dogs all year. Porthkidney Sands, at the far eastern end of St Ives Bay near Lelant, is also open to dogs all year and is accessible on foot from the Lelant station stop on the Bay Line — a good one-way walk with the train back. Hayle beach is four miles east, with Mexico Towans open to dogs year-round.

The coast path from Carbis Bay west to St Ives takes about 40 minutes on foot, passing Porthminster Beach on the way into town. East from Carbis Bay the path continues toward Lelant and Hayle — around five miles to Hayle with the train back making it a straightforward one-way walk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carbis Bay House dog-friendly?

Yes. One dog is welcome. The garden is enclosed and the South West Coast Path from the bottom of the garden gives immediate access to the coast without going near a road.

How far is Carbis Bay House from the beach?

Carbis Bay beach is half a mile from the property, directly accessible via the South West Coast Path from the garden. The beach restricts dogs from 15 May to 30 September, 10am–6pm. Outside those hours and months, dogs are welcome. Porthkidney Sands near Lelant is open to dogs all year.

Does Carbis Bay House have a hot tub?

Yes — a private hot tub on the tiered patio garden with sea views. The property also has a balcony off the main living space and alfresco dining on the decking.

How far is Carbis Bay from St Ives?

Two miles by road or along the South West Coast Path, about 40 minutes on foot. The St Ives Bay Line runs between Carbis Bay station and St Ives in under three minutes — one of the shorter train journeys in the country, and a scenic one.

How many bedrooms does Carbis Bay House have?

Four bedrooms sleeping eight. A super-king with en-suite and balcony terrace, two king-size zip-and-link bedrooms convertible to twins, and a further king-size. A family bathroom and a shower room on the entrance level.