Carbis Bay is a stunning beach side village in North Cornwall very close to St Ives with Hayle to the east. Known for its natural beauty, golden sandy beach and great surf, this is a tourist mecca and there is a great selection of holiday homes and cottages in Carbis Bay here. Situated just a short distance from the amazing art town of St Ives with the Tate gallery and Porthmeor beach, Carbis Bay offers holidaymakers one of the best beaches in the country and yet close to the art galleries, shops and fish restaurants that make St Ives one of the best holiday destinations in the UK.
Carbis Bay beach is a Blue Flag-awarded stretch of soft, golden sand with RNLI lifeguards on patrol and well known for having fantastic surf, ideal for families that want to have fun in the sea with exceptional water quality. Home to the renowned Carbis Bay Hotel, which features a spa, fine dining, and direct beach access, this is a location that is very popular with tourists. There are a large number of holiday homes to rent in the area and unusually for much of Cornwall, a lot of these tend to be modern and luxury holiday cottages. Alternatively, if you can’t find a holiday cottage in Carbis Bay here, have a look through these caravan sites in St Ives nearby and caravan sites in Hayle nearby, some of these have other options such as luxury lodges, apartments, camping and chalets. Carbis Bay is very popular so getting holiday accommodation here during the summer months can be tricky!
