Secret Beach, Cornwall

Set on the seaward facing side of Carbis Bay, this three-bedroom, pet-friendly, detached villa, enjoys elevated sea views from its living area and kitchen, St Ives scenic railway, the South West Coast Path and the stunning Carbis Bay Beach are all a short walk away. Sleeping six, with a spacious living area and two glorious outside spaces to relax, including an enclosed rear courtyard, perfect for pets and children to play, it offers an idyllic base for a family holiday to St Ives. The open plan living area, consisting of a sitting and dining area, is lit by natural light through dual aspect windows, a retro theme flows throughout with furniture and artwork reflecting the roaring 20’s, warm your toes in the fluffy rug in front of the fire, collapse into the plush sofa or stylish comfy chairs, comfortably seating six, in the sitting area and enjoy the entertainment on the large 55” television with Sky. The dining area is within the living area, boasting 1930’s print artwork, a distinctive art deco sideboard and a grand wooden dining table with mix and match vibrant coloured chairs, comfortably seating six, it’s a fabulous space to entertain, or for meals with family and friends. The contemporary kitchen with high gloss eye level units, charcoal work surfaces, a chic raspberry pink splash back, is well-appointed with everything required for your holiday, bold colours and styling is bathed in natural light from two huge windows stretching across the kitchen, with beautiful sea views to inspire your dishes, a separate utility room is in the basement, accessed down a flight of 15 steps, or though the garage, it houses a washer/dryer. There is a choice of three comfortable bedrooms, all are located on the first floor, the master king sized room enjoys garden views through patio doors, it features a private en-suite with walk in rainfall shower, a second room is fitted with a super king zip & link bed as standard, this can be arranged as a twin, on request, a third twin room is located at the rear, like the living area all rooms have a retro style with furniture to match and offer plenty of storage space. The family bathroom is a perfect place to retreat and enjoy quiet relaxation, with a deep bath to sink into and spacious walk-in shower, an additional, quirky flamingo themed, cloakroom with WC is ideally located next to the family bathroom. Wonderful outdoor spaces allow the whole family to enjoy Cornwall’s healthy outdoor lifestyle, a seaward facing part canopied slate terrace, has fabulous far reaching sea views, a landscaped garden wraps itself around the front and side of the property, with original Cornish low stone walling, a private rear courtyard, is perfect for kids and pets to play, enclosed by fencing and two secure gates, it has a decked area, outside furniture is provided so you can enjoy dining alfresco. A short walk leads you to the South West Coast Path, this leads to Porthkidney, a year-round dog friendly beach, in one direction and towards Carbis Bay Beach and St Ives in the other. You’ll love taking your dog on walks, watching the stunning wildlife, before letting them enjoy a run along the vast stretches of sand. Carbis Bay Beach has pet restrictions, as it has been awarded Blue Flag status, but it’s glorious golden sands, and azure-coloured waters, offer a wonderful place to swim and surf safely, as its overseen by lifeguards at peak times. St Ives is surrounded by more stunning beaches, a working harbour and pretty cobbled streets filled with cafes, restaurants, boutiques and art galleries, its special light has inspired artist worldwide, one its most famous former resident’s work is celebrated at The Tate and Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, and definitely worth visiting, after exploring, enjoy a relaxing but exhilarating journey back to Carbis Bay along the Cornish coast via the St Ives scenic railway, the trip is breath-taking. A visit to the iconic sign post at Land’s End coupled with a show at the nearby open air theatre, The Minack, which is dramatically cut out of the edge of a Cornish cliff is a brilliant day out, for a romantic setting its hard to beat the majestic site of watching the sun set over St Michael’s Mount, near Penzance, exploring the filming locations of the BBC TV series Poldark with its hidden coves and tin mines will provide a snap shot of the Duchy’s history and beauty, the kids will love the thrills and spills of the rides at Flambards Theme Park, near Helston or the little ones will enjoy feeding the animals at Paradise Park, in Hayle. We can’t promise a Secret Beach anymore but when you stay at this coastal escape you’ll discover your own special moments to treasure, with so many glorious stretches of sand right on your doorstep.