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Horizon Bay

Horizon Bay

3.9
out of 5
Ratings from 5 reviews
80% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
3.2
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.4
Location
4.8
Value
4.2
Customer
Service
4.0


With its turquoise water, white sands and lush tropical vegetation, Carbis Bay is a dreamy destination for family holidays on Cornwall’s beautiful west coast.

One of a small collection of individually owned homes, Horizon Bay occupies a ground floor position in the attractive Victorian Villa of Tremorna House - originally the residence of the St Ives School of Artists. With direct access to the South West Coast Path, St Ives’s culture-infused cobbled streets, lovely harbour and vibrant restaurant scene lie just 15 minutes’ walk away, while Carbis Bay beach is mere metres from the front door, so if you like to hit the water for an early morning swim, you can be breakfast table to sand within minutes.

Light-filled and airy, the apartment’s living room showcases wide sea views from the floor to ceiling triple aspect feature window, and a door leads outside to the large covered veranda where meals can be enjoyed in the fresh air and sunshine. Two bedrooms including an en-suite master with sea views and veranda access, as well as a child’s bunk room to the back of the home and a separate WC, provide ample room for a family of four, and the modern kitchen comes well equipped for home cooking.

Home to the iconic Tate St Ives Gallery and the famous Barbara Hepworth Museum, St Ives is also flanked by three beautiful beaches, so if lazing on the sand and paddling the waves is your idea of the ultimate coastal holiday, you’re in for a treat. The town is also a bit of a 'foodie' destination and is packed with numerous terrific restaurants including the award-winning Porthminster Beach Café.

Nearby, the small village of Lelant overlooks the Hayle Estuary, and boasts a the Duchy’s oldest golf course with views stretching up towards Godrevy Lighthouse. A scenic branch railway line links Carbis Bay and St. Ives with the main London-Penzance line at nearby St. Erth.

Please note that to access the apartment guests must open the gate and walk down the communal path. The apartment is down 23 steps on the bottom left and is sign posted ‘Horizon’.
Due to the steep nature of the access, this property may not be suitable for those with limited mobility

It was ok

Review submitted on Sun, 09 Feb 2025
3.3
out of 5

Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
We’re a family of 2 adults, 2 kids and we stayed at Horizon Bay for 7 days. The location was great and the views amazing. When we arrived, the sheets were clean and the unit was tidy. Sadly though, it was not very clean and we spent the first two hours of our holiday vacuuming floors and sofas, and wiping down surfaces. At least there was cleaning equipment there and after some watching some videos we searched for on the internet, we were able to figure out how to put the vacuum bag in the machine for it to work properly. While we were doing a clean so we felt comfortable enough, we noticed a ridiculous amount of black mould in the children’s room with a bunk bed. The mould was not visible on the walls that were reachable to clean, but sadly all over the other side of the room (where the kids heads lay!). I understand that living by the coast means dampening, I’ve lived by the coast so I understand, but to have black mould growing uncontrollably means that the unit does not get cleaned thoroughly enough for paying guests. Unfortunately I find it too risky booking through Luxury Coastal after this experience.

Julie from Stowmarket stayed at Horizon Bay for 7 nights in August 2024


Emily - Luxury Coastal replied 70 days ago
Hi Julie, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your cleanliness concerns but are glad that you enjoyed both the location and the views. Your feedback is valuable to us as it helps us improve our services and provide a better experience for all our guests, the property has undergone changes since your stay and we want to assure you that a member of the Luxury Coastal team has since visited the property and conducted a thorough inspection. We are pleased to confirm that there is no black mould present in the children's room or any other part of the property. We take issues of cleanliness and maintenance very seriously. Thank you once again for your review. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Nice location, wonderful view over Carbis Bay

Review submitted on Sun, 22 Sep 2024
3.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The location is a dream. The comfort of the beds and the cleanliness, especially in the kitchen and the terrace, can be improved. Nevertheless, we enjoyed our stay.

Andrea from Bochum stayed at Horizon Bay for 7 nights in September 2024


Emma - The Luxury Coastal Team replied 239 days ago
Hi Andrea, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay. We are delighted you liked the location as much as we do, the views are truly spectacular. We are sorry to receive your comments regarding the cleanliness in some areas of the property and this has been passed on to both the housekeeping team and owners to make sure the standard is kept high for future guests. It's great to know you had an enjoyable stay and we hope to welcome you to book with Luxury Coastal again soon. Kind regards, The Luxury Coastal Team

Thank you for your great service.

Review submitted on Thu, 14 Mar 2024
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
It was an excellent restful stay! We'll be back. The flat was nice, there were excellent cooking facilities, the whole experience was excellent! The local contact was very friendly and helpful. Thank you very much!

Guest from Peterborough stayed at Horizon Bay for 4 nights in February 2024


Chloe-The Luxury Coastal Team replied more than 1 year ago
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so glad to hear that you had a restful stay and enjoyed the facilities of the property. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Great location with stunning views

Review submitted on Fri, 29 Sep 2023
4.2
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Cleanliness wasn’t up to my standards - I cleaned the property upon arrival, clearing spiders and their webs in every single room. Strange damp smell in hallway and cloakroom. Uncomfortable bunk beds but very comfy main bedroom with great views over Carbis Bay. The location is stunning and properly well equipped. Gorgeous views and easy walk into St Ives. Verandah is amazing for sitting out and gardens lovely. Very comfortable and warm generally and I’d definitely recommend Horizon as a place to stay despite the cleaning issues.

Guest from Baildon stayed at Horizon Bay for 7 nights in September 2023


Fionnuala- Luxury Coastal replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Bron, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your honesty and will be taking your feedback to the housekeepers so they can make improvements. We hope you choose to stay with us again. Best wishes, the Luxury Coastal team.

Lovely view

Review submitted on Fri, 26 May 2023
3.5
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
2.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Horizon bay has a lovely view from the balcony, which had the full sun in the mornings. The beds were comfortable.
Location was good, about a 20 minute walk into St Ives. Two beaches close by.
I know it’s old property but I did feel it could have been cleaner especially the kitchen area. Wouldn’t recommend it to elderly or people with young children as there are a lot of steps to the property.


wendy from Dunmow stayed at Horizon Bay for 6 nights in May 2023


Emily replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Wendy, thank you for leaving a review and providing us with some helpful comments we can act upon. We are really glad to hear you enjoyed the view and made use of the location. Best Wishes, Luxury Coastal.