All their properties are independently assessed by Visit Britain and Quality in Tourism annually giving you the assurance of 4 and 5 star luxury experience.
Carbis Bay Holidays specialise in luxury 4 & 5 star self catering accommodation located exclusively in St Ives and Carbis Bay, they offer a selection of over 150 coastal properties. Carbis Bay Holidays specialise in luxury 4 & 5 star self catering accommodation in St Ives and Carbis Bay, they are proud to offer a selection of over 150 properties. St Ives with its charming mix of cobbled streets,
granite harbour, and fishermans cottages, expanses of golden sands, seascapes and quality of light has inspired visitors and artists through the years. You are never far from the sea and with three beaches there are plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy a blast of briny Atlantic air. Carbis Bay with its golden sands and turquoise sea, Carbis Bay is recognised as one of the most beautiful bays in the world. It is often selected as the perfect base for those wanting to relax and get away from it all but have the convenience of being just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of St. Ives.
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Seal spotting by sea? Don’t miss a boat trip from St Ives to Seal Island. Watch them lounging on the rocks or swimming close by. It’s the perfect way to explore the sea and enjoy the wildlife that calls this coastline home.
🦭 St Ives Sea Trips
🌊 Blue Thunder Ribs
🐚 Tiger Lilly Boat Trips St Ives
⚓️ Bluefin Charters fishing & Jaws Adventure RIB
🌊 St Ives Boats - Dolly P
🦭 Seal Island - St Ives
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We love days spent wandering through St Ives. Picking up a coffee, stopping to watch the boats, dipping in and out of galleries, then heading to the beach for a dip. No rush, no plan — just seeing where the day takes you! 🌊
Bring the whole gang to together with these family friendly stays. Made for easy holidays, with space to relax and plenty nearby to keep everyone happy. Take a peek at our picks and see the full list on our website.
🌊 4shore
🌊 Salt House
🌊 Stargazy
🌊 Sea Candy
🌊 Cormorant Cottage
🌊 Waters Watch
🌊 Amelia's Point
🌊 The Ligthouse
🌊 Rockpools, 23 Carncrows Street
We're delighted to be sponsoring the St Ives September Festival for the third year running. It's one of the highlights of the local calendar, bringing music, arts and community spirit to the heart of St Ives. We’re proud to support an event that celebrates creativity in such a beautiful setting.
Bring the dog along for the ride. With pets staying free at a selection of our cottages in Carbis Bay and St Ives, you can enjoy the coast together without the extra cost. Beach walks, sea air and tail wags await. Take a look at some of our pet-friendly places below.
Watch the tide roll in at St Ives Harbour, where bobbing boats, golden sands, and old-world charm create the perfect Cornish escape. Whether you're wandering the waterfront or simply soaking up the sea air, it's a place to slow down and savour the moment.
St Ives Surf School is the place to head for sea adventures during your stay. Learn to surf, paddle across calm waters, explore the coast by kayak or take on the thrill of coasteering. However you choose to get out there, it's a great way to enjoy the sea and make lasting memories.
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Carbis Bay Holidays are an established holiday rental agency in St Ives and has been providing luxury self catering holidays since 2000. We fell in love with Carbis Bay, St Ives and its West Cornwall surroundings through our early family holidays and its been a love affair ever since. So, feeling passionate as we do about this area, we knew that other people would love it too!
We hand pick only the finest holiday homes, assuring you that your precious holiday time will be spent in the very best surroundings. You should expect properties with panoramic sea views, apartments perched on cliff tops and overlooking the beach, garden access to coastal paths, fabulous outdoor spaces and of course the very best, meticulously designed interiors, with all the latest gadgetry you could imagine.
You don’t just have to take our word for it either, as each of our properties is independently inspected every year. We are the only holiday rental agency in St Ives area of Cornwall, whose portfolio is 100% quality assessed with Visit England. As a letting agent, we understand the market and appreciate what the discerning holidaymaker expects from their chosen accommodation.
You only need to see the glorious sandy beaches, the bright blue seas and experience all the different aspects of St Ives for yourself, and we guarantee you’ll be as hooked as we are. Stay with us and you won’t want to leave as we have it all covered