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Set in Carbis Bay and only 500 metres from Carbis Bay Beach, Borthalan House offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. Boasting a garden, the guest house is close to several noted attractions, around less than 1 km from Porthkidney Beach and around 1.9 km from Porthminster Beach. St Michael's Mount is 12 km away and Minack Theatre is 29 km from the guest house.

The location was excellent, sea views across the bay from the rooms were amazing. The breakfast was very good and the service was excellent. The rooms were beautiful, nice and clean and had all that we needed.

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9.3
Wonderful
132 reviews
Price from
$159
per night

A recently renovated guest house set in Carbis Bay, Carbis Bay Suite, Carbis Bay, St Ives, free parking, near beach features a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Carbis Bay Beach.

The room was comfortable, warm and freshly renovated. Check-in and out was easy, and the hosts communicated brilliantly. The location was great. Able to get down to the beach quickly; 10 - 15 minutes walk (we walk quickly...)--albeit there is a fairly steep hill to negotiate, but you have to come up the hill if you want to get anywhere at all from the beach, so it's unavoidable. I'm sure you can easily get a taxi back up if necessary.

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9
Wonderful
14 reviews
Price from
$126
per night

Boasting a bar and a restaurant, The Badger Inn is situated in the quiet village of Lelant, west Cornwall. With free WiFi access and free on-site parking available, St. Ives Bay is less than 3 miles away and Lelant Train Station is a 4-minute walk away.

Everything was Amazing 👏 🙌 😌 ❤️

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8
Very Good
450 reviews
Price from
$121
per night

The units in the guest house are equipped with a flat-screen TV. The units are equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony and some have garden views.

Such a cozy and wonderful stay right near the beach. I would highly recommend the St. Merryn to anyone visiting Cornwall! The owners are so kind and hospitable, offering a ton of helpful advice from what bus lines to take to the best hikes in the area. 10/10!

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7.6
Good
398 reviews
Price from
$102
per night

All room rates include a hearty breakfast which is served daily and it includes full English, vegetarian options, continental breakfast, hot beverages, and fresh fruit.

The popular seaside town of St Ives is 5-minutes’ drive away and the ancient market town of Penzance is 8 miles from the guest house.

Perfect host . Lovely comfortable room with all amenities. Great choices for breakfast.

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9.2
Wonderful
164 reviews
Price from
$159
per night

Thurlestone House is an adults-only bed & breakfast in Carbis Bay, around 1.2 miles from St Ives. The property enjoys sea views and offers a range of breakfasts. Just 7 minutes’ drive from the Tate St Ives gallery, this Cornish bed & breakfast has free parking and WiFi.

We enjoyed staying at Thurlestone House very much indeed for the 10 nights we were there. John and Linda could not have made us more welcome and were a fountain of knowledge both on the local area and wider Cornwall so were always willing to help with travel advice and where to go and what to see. The room was very comfortable, quiet and a nice size for the two of us. Breakfasts were very good indeed with a wide choice and always served with a smile. We would have no hesitation in staying at Thurlestone House again when next in the St Ives area.

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9.4
Wonderful
223 reviews
Price from
$116
per night

Just 5 minutes’ walk from the stunning Carbis Bay, this Beechwood House offers 4-star guest accommodation in St Ives. It is surrounded by 4 beaches, offering swimming, surfing and fishing.

The rooms are bright, with elegant décor and a flat-screen TV for guests to use. Each also features tea and coffee-making facilities, fridges in all rooms and complimentary breakfast items included.

It was a quiet location. Very cozy and comfortable. Good bus route to st.ives. hosts were very helpful and friendly.

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8.4
Very Good
317 reviews
Price from
$126
per night

With boutique bedrooms and a stylish bar, Primrose Valley Hotel offers free parking and free Wi-Fi. Just metres from Porthminster Beach, the hotel has wonderful views across the Celtic Sea.

The individually designed rooms at Primrose Valley feature oak floors and bespoke furniture. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and a modern bathroom, and some have sea views and private balconies.

We were made to feel most welcome right from the start when our host spotted us looking for their sign and proceeded to tell us that we were indeed at the right place. He opened the door, helped me with my bag and promptly checked us in with a friendly explanation of the amenities and what to expect the next morning for breakfast. Then he escorted us to our room and made sure that we were happy with the accommodations before resuming his duties downstairs. Our bed was very comfortable, the room was very clean and the breakfast was delicious. All of our interactions with our hosts were warm and helpful. Lastly, we were very pleased with the proximity of the property to the local train. It was just the right distance away, but a short enough walk with our bags so as to make it easy to get to and depart from the property when we had to catch an early train on our day of departure.

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9.3
Wonderful
977 reviews
Price from
$252
per night

Located in St Ives, near Tate St Ives, Rivendell Guest House features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a shared lounge.

Carbis Bay is 2.5 km from Rivendell Guest House. Land's End Airport is 28 km from the property.

We stayed four nights and loved absolutely everything about it. Our room was very clean and comfortable, the furniture and details were special and beautiful. The view was amazing and we loved sitting in front of the windows to enjoy it. The breakfast was fresh and prepared to our liking.

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9.4
Wonderful
201 reviews
Price from
$184
per night

Situated in St Ives and only 400 metres from Porthminster Beach, Shoreline features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. Housed in a building dating from 1901, this guest house is less than 1 km from Bamaluz Beach and 14 km from St Michael's Mount. The property is non-smoking and is set 800 metres from Porthmeor Beach.

Beautiful room, amazing views. Lovely hosts, who were very informative. Nice continental breakfast.

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9.5
Exceptional
24 reviews

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travelers who prefer laid-back accommodations with a personal touch. Usually family run, these hosts will provide local recommendations and even optional meals. Guest houses sometimes feature a cozy living room or a garden – and are still cheaper than most regular hotels.
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Guest Houses That Travelers Love in Carbis Bay

  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 406 reviews
    Modern bathroom. Great host.
    Stone
    Solo traveler
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 30 reviews
    Lovely apartment. Really relaxing stay. Great location and wonderful hosts. Apartment is attached (but seperate) to the family house. Fully self contained with off street parking. Great St Ives location. Just outside the main town (walkable) and close to local beaches.
    Ellen
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 406 reviews
    Great location,fantastic host great advice about where to eat ,super yummy breakfast,bed was comfy
    Louise
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 14 reviews
    Super cozy and nice size room and bathroom, amazing location, Great hosts.
    Saba
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 406 reviews
    Great location to Carbis bay beach and Close to St Ives. Very comfortable stay breakfast had everything you need for a great start to your day. Adrian the host is lovely and a great host.
    John
    Solo traveler
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 132 reviews
    Breakfast excellent, especially liked the fresh fruit option, although hubby very happy with his Full English. Parking easy & on site. Hosts very welcoming & helpful. Not an issue for us, but guests need to be aware this is a hilly area, so walk to beach is down a steep hill. Frequent, cheap train to St Ives, so leave the car behind when visiting restaurants etc.
    Christine
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 72 reviews
    Quiet location, friendly host, immaculately clean and charming features.
    Afiza
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 406 reviews
    We had the most amazing stay at the Green Apple Bed and Breakfast! The room and breakfast was lovely and the B&B is in an great location. Also a massive thank you to Adrian who was an amazing host! Adrian was so helpful and attended to all our needs during our stay. I highly recommend the Green Apple B&B and we can’t wait to return!
    Abigail
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $127.23
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 355 reviews
    Lovely friendly host, great breakfast, comfy room and facilities. Great location to walk into St Ives along the coast path. Don't be put off by the area you drive through to get there. It's a safe, friendly and super quiet location.
    Gayle
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 406 reviews
    Great Location Adrian was a great host and catered to our every need. Great advise on anything.area shopping beaches trips just ask.
    Carl
    Family with young children