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Flat in Carbis Bay
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 215 reviewsPeaceful & lovely studio - St Ives
27 Dec – 3 Jan
Flat in Carbis Bay
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews5 St Gwithian, Carbis Bay, St Ives
11–18 Dec
Apartment in Carbis Bay
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 87 reviewsStunning Apartment with Sea Views and Parking
30 Jan – 6 Feb
Apartment in Carbis Bay
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 41 reviewsCarbis Beach Apartments, Xenon, Stunning Views
22–29 Apr
Flat in Carbis Bay
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviewsSea Spray - sea view garden apartment at The Sands
19–26 Nov
Home in Carbis Bay
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 48 reviewsPorthia, stylish and spacious inside and out. Sunny terraces with sea views. Garage parking. Free WiFi.
14–21 Nov
Home in Carbis Bay
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 90 reviewsPrivate guest house, walking distance from beach.
19–26 Sept
Guest suite in Carbis Bay
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 64 reviewsChy Lowen studio, Carbis Bay, St Ives - sea view
28 Mar – 4 Apr
Quick stats about holiday rentals in Carbis Bay
Total rentals
830 properties
Rentals with a pool
10 properties have a pool
Pet-friendly rentals
280 properties allow pets
Family-friendly rentals
530 properties are a good fit for families
Total number of reviews
31K reviews
Nightly prices starting at
£8 before taxes and fees
Your guide to Carbis Bay
All About Carbis Bay
Set on the West Cornwall coast five minutes southeast of St Ives, the seaside village of Carbis Bay is a magnet for ramblers, art lovers, and families on holiday. Artists flock here for the quality of light and laid-back vibe, and for generations, the St Ives School and Tate Gallery St Ives have nourished a creative community in the area. Above Carbis Bay Beach, you’ll find the South West Coast Path, which stretches more than 630 miles and runs through two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Dorset and East Devon coasts.
Bird lovers can enjoy spotting waterfowl in the wetlands of the Hayle Estuary Nature Reserve. Carbis Bay also rolls out a full menu of family-friendly attractions, such as outdoor karting tracks, lawn bowling, and escape rooms. Likewise, restaurants abound with fresh seafood and traditional Cornish dishes.
The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Carbis Bay
Summer is festival season and a great time to book Carbis Bay cottages to make the most of Cornwall’s renowned sunshine. The Golowan Festival in Penzance, just 20 minutes from Carbis Bay, celebrates the summer solstice with music, performing artists, parades, and fireworks. Also in June is the Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival, a three-day celebration of traditional music.
Spring and autumn are less busy times to visit Cornwall, and you’ll need to pack a waterproof jacket for the occasional downpour. The St Ives September Festival is two weeks of live music, art workshops, talks, comedy, and book readings. In the winter months, the streets are quieter and the beaches are peppered with only the hardiest surfers; you’ll need a warm coat and hat as protection against brisk winds on coastal walks. Penzance celebrates ancient Cornish customs at the winter solstice with street entertainers and a torchlit parade.
Top things to do in Carbis Bay
Hayle Estuary Nature Reserve
Run by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Hayle Estuary is a biodiverse utopia for migrating birds and wintering wildlife seeking milder conditions. Its estuary, tide pools, and marshland are home to common gulls, waders, and waterfowl, and rarer birds, including teals and wigeons, in the colder months.
Tate St Ives
Overlooking the surfers on Porthmeor Beach, the Tate St Ives art gallery is a short bus ride and a leisurely wander from Carbis Bay. The main collection focuses on 20th-century art, and you’ll also find the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden on-site, home to bronzes the artist placed herself. When you need to refuel, the top-floor cafe boasts commanding views of the town and out to sea.
Trewidden Garden
Twenty minutes from Carbis Bay is one of the 12 Great Gardens of Cornwall, a horticultural haven of azaleas, magnolias, camellias, and one of the largest collections of tree ferns in Europe. Some of the plants in the gardens are believed to be 150 years old.
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