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Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate

Carbis Bay
Rated 8.5 in 567 reviews

Nestled in the picturesque coastal town of St Ives in the United Kingdom, Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate offers a tranquil retreat with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. This historic hotel is set amidst 125 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and private coastline, providing an idyllic escape for guests seeking both relaxation and adventure.

Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate boasts direct access to its own Blue Flag beach, where golden sands and crystal-clear waters create the perfect backdrop for a day of leisure. The hotel's location allows guests to fully immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Cornwall, with opportunities for coastal walks, watersports, and exploration of nearby attractions such as the iconic St Ives Harbour and the Tate St Ives art gallery.

The hotel's accommodations blend traditional charm with modern amenities, offering a variety of rooms, suites, and lodges that cater to diverse preferences. Many of the rooms feature stunning sea views, ensuring a peaceful and rejuvenating experience.

Dining at Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate is a highlight, with a selection of restaurants and bars that focus on locally sourced ingredients and a menu that celebrates the rich culinary heritage of the region. Whether enjoying a leisurely breakfast overlooking the bay or an elegantly crafted dinner, guests are treated to a memorable dining experience.

The estate also features a spa that offers a range of treatments designed to soothe and revitalize, making it a perfect spot for relaxation. With its blend of natural beauty, luxury accommodations, and a rich array of amenities, Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate provides a memorable escape on the Cornish coast.

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Climate and Weather

January
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 12
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in St Ives and near Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate

Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Sculpture museum in Cornwall, England, UK
2km / 1.2mi
St Ia's Church, St Ives
St Ia's Church, St Ives
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
1.8km / 1.2mi
Carbis Bay Station Beach
Beach in Cornwall, England, UK
50m / 50yd
St Anta and All Saints
St Anta and All Saints
Church in Carbis Bay, Cornwall
0.5km / 0.31mi
Talland House
Talland House
House in St. Ives, Cornwall, England, UK
1.4km / 0.9mi
Knill's Monument, Worvas
Knill's Monument, Worvas
Monument in St Ives, United Kingdom
1.1km / 0.69mi
Paradise Park
Paradise Park
Wildlife sanctuary in Hayle, Cornwall
3.6km / 2.3mi
Leach Pottery
Leach Pottery
Pottery and museum in St Ives, Cornwall, United Kingdom
2.1km / 1.3mi
St Felicitas and St Piala's Church, Phillack
St Felicitas and St Piala's Church, Phillack
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
3.8km / 2.4mi
St Elwyn's Church, Hayle
St Elwyn's Church, Hayle
Church in Hayle, Cornwall, England, UK
3.4km / 2.1mi
St Uny's Church, Lelant
St Uny's Church, Lelant
Church of Lelant, Cornwall, England, UK
2.4km / 1.5mi
St Ives Museum
St Ives Museum
Museum in St Ives, Cornwall
2.1km / 1.3mi
Hayle War Memorial
Hayle War Memorial
Memorial in Hayle, Cornwall, England, UK
3.6km / 2.3mi
Trencrom Hill
Trencrom Hill
Hillfort in Cornwall, England, UK
2.8km / 1.7mi
Holy Well Of St Ia
Holy Well Of St Ia
Holy well in St. Ives, Cornwall, England, UK
2.2km / 1.4mi
St Leonard's Chapel, The Harbour
St Leonard's Chapel, The Harbour
Chapel in St. Ives, Cornwall, England, UK
2km / 1.3mi
St Nicholas's Chapel, The Island
St Nicholas's Chapel, The Island
Church building in St. Ives, Cornwall, England, UK
2.4km / 1.5mi
Bible Christian Church
Church building in St. Ives, Cornwall, England, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
St John
St John
Church in St Ives, Cornwall
2.4km / 1.5mi
Zennor Quoit
Zennor Quoit
Dolmen in the Cornwall region, England
5.9km / 3.7mi
Church of Saint Erth, St Erth
Church of Saint Erth, St Erth
Church in St Erth, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Black Bridge
Black Bridge
Road bridge in Hayle, Cornwall, England, UK
4km / 2.5mi
Church of Saint Towennac
Church of Saint Towennac
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
4.1km / 2.5mi
Rogers' Tower
Tower in Ludgvan, Cornwall, England, UK
5.7km / 3.6mi
St Senara's Church, Zennor
St Senara's Church, Zennor
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
St Gothian's Church, Gwithian
St Gothian's Church, Gwithian
Church in Gwithian, Cornwall, England, UK
6.4km / 4mi
Pendour Cove
Pendour Cove
Cove in Zennor, Cornwall, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Church of Saint Winnear
Church of Saint Winnear
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
St Hilary Church, Cornwall
St Hilary Church, Cornwall
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Chysauster Ancient Village
Chysauster Ancient Village
Archaeological site in New Mill, Cornwall, Cornwall, England, UK
6.8km / 4.2mi
Church of Saint Paul
Church of Saint Paul
Church in Ludgvan, Cornwall, England, UK
6.2km / 3.9mi
Zennor Plague Stone
Zennor Plague Stone
7.3km / 4.6mi
St Michael's Mount
St Michael's Mount
Tidal island in Mount's Bay, Cornwall
9.1km / 5.7mi
Mulfra Quoit
Mulfra Quoit
Dolmen in the Cornwall region, England
8.3km / 5.2mi
Godolphin Estate
Godolphin Estate
Property situated in Godolphin Cross, Cornwall, England, UK
9.9km / 6.2mi
Treen Cove
Tidal beach near the hamlet of Treen on the north coast of the Penwith peninsula
9.2km / 5.7mi
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist
Church in Penzance, Cornwall, England, UK
9.7km / 6mi
Veor Cove
Veor Cove
Beach and cove in Cornwall, England, UK
8.2km / 5.1mi
The Church of St Piran and St Michael
The Church of St Piran and St Michael
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
9.4km / 5.8mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church building in Marazion, Cornwall, England, UK
8.3km / 5.2mi
Church of St Gulval
Church of St Gulval
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
8.3km / 5.2mi
St Thomas
St Thomas
Church building on Church Road in Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall, England, UK
9.8km / 6.1mi
Bosigran Smelting Works
Bosigran Smelting Works
Architectural structure in Zennor, Cornwall, England, UK
9.8km / 6.1mi
Boskednan stone circle
Boskednan stone circle
Stone circle in Cornwall, England, UK
10km / 6.2mi
Mên-an-Tol
Mên-an-Tol
Standing stones near the Madron–Morvah road in Cornwall, England, UK
10.8km / 6.7mi

What to do in St Ives and near Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate

Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Sculpture museum in Cornwall, England, UK
2km / 1.2mi
St Ia's Church, St Ives
St Ia's Church, St Ives
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
1.8km / 1.2mi
Carbis Bay Station Beach
Beach in Cornwall, England, UK
50m / 50yd
St Anta and All Saints
St Anta and All Saints
Church in Carbis Bay, Cornwall
0.5km / 0.31mi
Talland House
Talland House
House in St. Ives, Cornwall, England, UK
1.4km / 0.9mi
Knill's Monument, Worvas
Knill's Monument, Worvas
Monument in St Ives, United Kingdom
1.1km / 0.69mi
Paradise Park
Paradise Park
Wildlife sanctuary in Hayle, Cornwall
3.6km / 2.3mi
Leach Pottery
Leach Pottery
Pottery and museum in St Ives, Cornwall, United Kingdom
2.1km / 1.3mi
St Felicitas and St Piala's Church, Phillack
St Felicitas and St Piala's Church, Phillack
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
3.8km / 2.4mi
St Elwyn's Church, Hayle
St Elwyn's Church, Hayle
Church in Hayle, Cornwall, England, UK
3.4km / 2.1mi
St Uny's Church, Lelant
St Uny's Church, Lelant
Church of Lelant, Cornwall, England, UK
2.4km / 1.5mi
St Ives Museum
St Ives Museum
Museum in St Ives, Cornwall
2.1km / 1.3mi
Hayle War Memorial
Hayle War Memorial
Memorial in Hayle, Cornwall, England, UK
3.6km / 2.3mi
Trencrom Hill
Trencrom Hill
Hillfort in Cornwall, England, UK
2.8km / 1.7mi
Holy Well Of St Ia
Holy Well Of St Ia
Holy well in St. Ives, Cornwall, England, UK
2.2km / 1.4mi
St Leonard's Chapel, The Harbour
St Leonard's Chapel, The Harbour
Chapel in St. Ives, Cornwall, England, UK
2km / 1.3mi
St Nicholas's Chapel, The Island
St Nicholas's Chapel, The Island
Church building in St. Ives, Cornwall, England, UK
2.4km / 1.5mi
Bible Christian Church
Church building in St. Ives, Cornwall, England, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
St John
St John
Church in St Ives, Cornwall
2.4km / 1.5mi
Zennor Quoit
Zennor Quoit
Dolmen in the Cornwall region, England
5.9km / 3.7mi
Church of Saint Erth, St Erth
Church of Saint Erth, St Erth
Church in St Erth, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Black Bridge
Black Bridge
Road bridge in Hayle, Cornwall, England, UK
4km / 2.5mi
Church of Saint Towennac
Church of Saint Towennac
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
4.1km / 2.5mi
Rogers' Tower
Tower in Ludgvan, Cornwall, England, UK
5.7km / 3.6mi
St Senara's Church, Zennor
St Senara's Church, Zennor
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
St Gothian's Church, Gwithian
St Gothian's Church, Gwithian
Church in Gwithian, Cornwall, England, UK
6.4km / 4mi
Pendour Cove
Pendour Cove
Cove in Zennor, Cornwall, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Church of Saint Winnear
Church of Saint Winnear
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
St Hilary Church, Cornwall
St Hilary Church, Cornwall
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Chysauster Ancient Village
Chysauster Ancient Village
Archaeological site in New Mill, Cornwall, Cornwall, England, UK
6.8km / 4.2mi

About St Ives

St Ives, located in Cornwall, offers a range of activities and attractions that cater to various interests. One of the most notable features of the town is its stunning beaches. Porthmeor Beach is particularly popular for its golden sands and clear waters, making it a great spot for sunbathing, swimming, and surfing. The beach is also adjacent to the Tate St Ives, a prominent art gallery that showcases contemporary art and often features exhibitions related to the local artistic heritage.

Exploring the historic streets of St Ives can be quite rewarding. The narrow cobbled lanes are lined with charming shops, galleries, and cafes, providing opportunities to appreciate local craftsmanship and sample Cornish cuisine. The Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden is another highlight, dedicated to the renowned British sculptor who lived and worked in St Ives. The museum features a collection of her works and offers insight into her artistic process.

For those interested in nature, the South West Coast Path provides scenic walking routes with breathtaking views of the coastline. This pathway allows visitors to experience the diverse landscapes and perhaps spot some local wildlife. Additionally, taking a boat trip around the coastline can offer a different perspective of the area’s natural beauty and marine life.

The St Ives Museum is worth a visit for those curious about the local history, featuring exhibits that delve into the town's maritime heritage and cultural evolution. Engaging with the local community during one of the many festivals throughout the year can also enhance the experience, as St Ives hosts events celebrating arts, music, and food.

Finally, enjoying a meal at one of the many seafood restaurants can be a fitting way to appreciate the local produce. Many establishments pride themselves on serving fresh, local catch, allowing visitors to indulge in the flavors of Cornwall.




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