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Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay

Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay

4.4
out of 5
Ratings from 5 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.2
Comfort
4.4
Condition
4.4
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.8


Set on Headland Road and equipped to offer guests with everything they could need to be completely comfortable during their stay, Mermaid Cottage includes a kitchen/dining area with a lovely big table for converging round after a day spent down at the beach. The cosy living room with its sofas and TV is great for chilling out in the evenings, and there's more than enough space for everyone to get comfy with a movie or their favourite show. Outside, the garden which lies to the back of the house, has an outdoor dining suite for fresh air feasts, and plenty of grass for a game of boule or badminton. There’s also a delightful balcony off one of the bedrooms which has sea views and is perfect for a bit of relaxation in the sunshine, cup of coffee or glass of fizz in hand.

The home’s four bedrooms lie upstairs on the first floor and include two super kings (with the option of converting to twins), a bunk room which is ideally suited to children, and a room with a double sofa bed which accesses the balcony. There’s also a family bathroom on this floor with bath and shower over, while a separate cloakroom can be found off the hall on the ground floor.

Just 3 minutes’ walk from the SW Coast Path, those who enjoy scenic strolls will love how easy it is to Hawkes Point where the views over the bay are stunning. Porthkidney Sands lies close by and offers the wild tranquility and beauty of a mile-long beach which is backed by sand dunes. Of course, Carbis Bay Beach is the place to be if you’re into watersports and sunbathing. With its turquoise water, fine white sand and beach-based surf centre it’s an idyllic place for days out. You’ll also discover a clutch of first-class restaurants right by the sea like Adam Handling’s Ugly Butterfly, or for a shopping or culture fix as well as more dining options, the iconic town of St Ives is easily reached by car or train.

Attention To Detail

Review submitted on Sat, 07 Sep 2024
3.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Mermaid cottage is in a beautiful location with lovely sea views, however, a tumble dryer is needed as drying laundry was a challenge. (We had 4 children with us).
The TV was also a problem as the signal was none existent which required us to stream. There were no instructions in the cottage concerning how to use the TV or basic information, for example if we needed to put the bins out. Etc. Overall we did have an enjoyable stay.


Louise from Sutton Coldfield stayed at Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay for 7 nights in August 2024


Mary - Luxury Coastal replied 204 days ago
Hi Louise, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so pleased to hear you had an enjoyable stay. Mermaid Cottage certainly is in a beautiful location and we are pleased to hear you loved the sea views. Thank you too for your feedback which we have passed on to the owner. Unfortunately the tv signal isn't great however the tv does offer streaming and many channels that guests can use as well. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Ideal location in Carbis Bay!

Review submitted on Wed, 19 Jun 2024
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely 9 night stay in Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay. Was an ideal location about half a mile walk from Carbis Bay Beach in one direction and Porthkidney Sands beach in the other direction. Approx 2 miles walk into St Ives. House was lovely and clean and spacious. It was just the two of us plus our little dog so we did have the luxury of space but it does sleep 6 comfortably, 8 at a squeeze. Lovely seaside decor in the modern house, very comfortable beds and it was very peaceful. It has an enclosed back garden which was ideal for safety for our little dog (though the grass was a bit long for our tiny sausage dog - though may be hard to fit in gardener when back to back guests in peak season!) The drive has space for one medium sized car though the street is quite narrow to get down with cars parking in the available street parking spaces if they only have a small drive and have more than one car with them. Great communications and service from Luxury Coastal. Would definitely stay there again.

Rachel from Seaham stayed at Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay for 9 nights in June 2024


Chloe-Luxury Coastal Team replied 310 days ago
Hi Rachel, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad to hear you had a lovely stay in the spacious and clean house and enjoyed the comfortable beds as well as the lovely seaside decor. It is lovely to know you enjoyed the local amenities and we cannot wait to welcome you back in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Beautiful Home perfect location

Review submitted on Tue, 05 Dec 2023
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed at Mermaid Cottage in October and were blessed with lovely weather. This meant we could take advantage of all the places we wanted to visit that were either in walking distance, a short train ride or a drive within 1 hour. The South West Coastal path is a few minutes walk from the door step and the train station a 10 minute walk and only a 4 minutes ride to St Ives. The house is a warm and welcoming home, with a lovely kitchen with a large table perfect for families to share meals and a sheltered and private garden. The living room has a big comfy sofa and the bedrooms have insanely comfortable beds. The front bedroom has a view of the sea, beaches and coastline. It really was a lovely home to spend our Cornwall break and we wouldn't hesitate in returning for another holiday. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

David from BRISTOL stayed at Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay for 10 nights in September 2023


Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team replied more than 1 year ago
Hi David, Thank you for leaving a review on your recent stay at Mermaid Cottage. We are so delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed how close the walks were! We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Great Stay in Carbis Bay

Review submitted on Mon, 30 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Mermaid Cottage was a lovely home - ideal for our group of ladies and so close to the beach (we spent every day on the beach) Versatile as all rooms bar the sofa bed could be spilt into singles. Great size kitchen and dining table meant we had fun evening meals together.

Would recommend for.a by group of friends or a family.

Great communication and def would book.again.


Kirstin from Twickenham stayed at Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay for 5 nights in October 2023


Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Kirstin, Thank you for leaving a review on your recent stay with us. We are so delighted to hear Mermaid Cottage was a lovely home for your stay with friends! We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Fantastic Location

Review submitted on Sat, 19 Aug 2023
3.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Nice little cottage in a great location. Ideal for leaving your car and exploring Carbis bay & St Ives.
Perfect for dog owners as there is a dog friendly beach within 1 mile.


Richard from Nottingham stayed at Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay for 7 nights in August 2023


Emily - Luxury Coastal replied more than 1 year ago
Hello Richard, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so glad that you think the cottage was in a great location and enjoyed exploring Carbis Bay and St Ives. We would love to welcome you back in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.