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Carbis Bay Sleeps 4 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms
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Carbis Bay, St Ives · Cornwall

No 5, Gwel Marten

“A first-class apartment with breathtaking sea views across Carbis Bay and St Ives”

From £1,200 / week
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At a Glance

  • 2 bedrooms, sleep 4

  • Sea views over Carbis Bay

  • Luxury furnishings and modern interiors

  • Ensuite with freestanding bath

  • 1 private undercover parking space

  • Roughly 4-minute walk to Carbis Bay beach

  • Large communal gardens

  • A 3-minute walk to Carbis Bay train station

About the cottage

About No 5, Gwel Marten

Situated in cool Carbis Bay, where dramatic views sweep across the bay to St Ives and Godrevy lighthouse, this wonderful apartment luxuriously sleeps 4.

Only a few minutes’ walk to the Blue Flag beach, and 3 minutes to the local railway station (which takes you into St Ives and connects to the mainline) its location is truly fabulous. An apartment with London styling but Cornish views means top-class accommodation for your holiday, set close to the scenic South West Coast Path.

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Facilities

High-quality bed linen and towels are provided at all of Cornish Secrets properties.
Where a cot is supplied, guests are kindly asked to bring their own cot bedding.

  • Master king bedroom with Harrison Spinks cashmere mattress, smartTV, plenty of storage and an ensuite with freestanding bath and walk-in shower.
  • Bedroom 2 features a Harrison Spinks cashmere zip-and-link mattress (set as a super-king or twins), smartTV, plenty of storage.
  • Family walk-in wet-room, including a bath.
  • Kitchen with dishwasher, induction hob, combi oven/microwave, Lavazza coffee maker and washing machine. There’s a breakfast bar with two stools.
  • Dining table seating up to 6 guests with built in wine cooler.
  • Open-plan living room with sea views, full width window seat, sofa, armchair, and a large smart TV.
  • There’s wireless smart LED lighting, zoned underfloor heating throughout and multi-room Bluetooth audio.

Location

Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall

Out & about

Close to No 5, Gwel Marten

  • Carbis Bay Beach

    Beach

    0.2 miles · 4 min walk

    A Blue Flag beach with calm, sheltered water — ideal for families and a genuinely easy walk from the cottage.

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  • John Becks

    Food & drink

    0.3 miles · 6 min walk

    A well-regarded local restaurant in Carbis Bay, worth booking ahead in season for its relaxed, unfussy cooking.

  • Porthkidney Sands

    Beach

    0.8 miles · 6 min drive · 16 min walk

    A long, wild stretch of sand backed by dunes — far quieter than St Ives and beloved by those who know it.

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  • Porthminster Beach

    Beach

    1.1 miles · 16 min drive · 22 min walk

    One of St Ives' most celebrated beaches, with fine golden sand and a direct view of the town's rooftops and harbour.

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  • The Badger Inn

    Food & drink

    1.3 miles · 5 min drive · 26 min walk

    The Badger Inn is a proper local pub — good for a pint after a coastal walk, with a friendly, unpretentious atmosphere.

  • MOR by Tom Sellers

    Food & drink

    0 miles · 1 min walk

    A five-star sea-view restaurant at Carbis Bay Estate, led by Michelin-starred chef Tom Sellers.

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  • St Ives

    Town

    1.4 miles · 18 min drive · 28 min walk

    The harbour, galleries and cobbled lanes of St Ives — the town centre with its shops and restaurants.

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  • The Gannet Inn

    Food & drink

    0.5 miles · 10 min walk

    A bar and restaurant with a hearty menu, there's a games room and Sky Sports channels.

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Local knowledge

Want the full lowdown on Carbis Bay, St Ives? Our concierge knows it inside out.

About Carbis Bay, St Ives

Your corner of Cornwall.

St Ives is located in West Cornwall. There is plenty to do in St Ives and it is a fantastic location if you plan on exploring a little further afield too.

For beach lovers, there are plenty to choose from… Porthmeor Beach, Porthgwidden Beach, Godrevy, Porthkidney Beach or Carbis Bay to name but a few. Families and couples will enjoy relaxing on the sand or playing in the water. St Ives Surf School offers sessions for surfing, kayaking, paddleboarding and coasteering. All great fun! If you prefer to stay a little drier though, St Ives Boat Trips run sea-life safaris to see the local dolphins and seals!

Pricing & Availability

No 5, Gwel Marten is available weekly from a Saturday.

Other arrival dates and short breaks may also be available out of peak time.

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Good to know
  • Booking fee £35 non-refundable
  • Refundable damage deposit £300

The damage deposit is held for the stay and returned within two weeks of departure, subject to deductions for any damage. All bookings are subject to our Terms & Conditions.

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Guest testimonials

In their own words

Lovely modern apartment with a view that is exceptionally outstanding. Spacious property, clean and well equipped with assigned parking. Easy walk to the quaint station for a low cost, short (3-5 mins) journey to St Ives, by passing the need to drive.
Phil - August 2026
We absolutely loved the holiday – what a brilliant last minute find! Would 10000% stay again!
Wendy – August 2025
The property was perfect. Thank you, we had a lovely time at Gwel Marten last week.
Julia – July 2025
We had the most amazing stay at this Carbis Bay Apartment. The amenities of the home are just perfect with a beautiful kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms that make you want to stay forever. On top of that the place has the most amazing views and is a stone throw from a jaw dropping white sand beach with crystal clear water.
September 2020
This is an amazing apartment and it is clear that a lot of thought has gone in to every detail. This is topped off with a view to die for. Fantastic stay! We hope to return
August 2020
The view is simply incredible, and the photos really don’t do it justice! Everything in the apartment is high spec, with great attention to detail. If you are considering booking, do it now, you won’t regret it!
April 2018
We had a wonderful holiday thanks to Cornish Secrets. We were very happy with the property, and many thanks to Sarah and Sam for all their help with the booking. We will book again"
Chris, July 2022

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