Shamal, Carbis Bay

Cornwall. Sleeps up to 6

Set overlooking St Ives Bay, in Carbis Bay, this three-bedroom, reverse level, detached villa, enjoys sea views from most rooms, including the private balcony, it’s a short walk from Carbis Bay Beach, the St Ives scenic railway and the South West Coast Path. Sleeping six, its ideal for a family escape to the Cornish coast or a great space to celebrate with friends. A clever open plan design, allows the magnificent ocean views to flow through out the spacious living area, so whether you’re cooking, dining or relaxing you can enjoy the stunning views of the bay, floor to ceiling windows allowing the light to stream in, making the whole area light, the cathedral style ceiling, oak flooring and modern artwork gives the sitting area the real wow factor, relax in one of the two white leather sofas seating five, and take in the amazing Cornish vista, or enjoy the entertainment on the large television with BT Vision including sport, or music on the Sonos sound system. the sitting area extends out onto a seaward facing, covered balcony, accessed through glazed double doors, pour a glass of wine and soak up the sun and picturesque coastal views, a table and chairs are provided for your comfort. The dining area is ideally positioned between the kitchen and living space, idea for socialising with the chef and benefiting from sea views, An oak and glass dining table with modern moulded seating seats six comfortably. The bespoke kitchen, within the living space, is beautifully appointed with Italian polished quartz work surfaces and soft close units, a wonderful space to enjoy preparing meals, a separate utility room houses a washer/dryer. A study area can be found on the second floor, reached via a staircase in the living area, it has a comfortable sofa, which doubles as a sofa bed, bedding is not provided, and unparalleled sea views, a great space to escape to with a large TV, PS4 and a bookcase filled with novels. All three bedrooms are on the ground floor, the master has a luxurious four-poster bed and a private en-suite with wet room style rain fall shower, this seaward facing room has patio doors which lead out onto the driveway, with restricted sea views, a second double and third twin room overlook the rear garden, all beds are sumptuously dressed and each room is light and offers plenty of storage space. The family bathroom is located next to the bedrooms and offers the ultimate choice, a large double end bath to sink into or a rain fall shower, a superb space to escape for some ‘me time,’ a further cloakroom with WC can be found on the first floor. The contemporary gravel style rear garden offers a great space to relax, for ease this can be accessed to the side of the driveway, a barbeque area for dining alfresco is provided. A short walk towards the sea leads you to Carbis Bay Beach, this beautiful bay is Blue Flag awarded, for its azure-coloured waters, boasts a golden sandy beach and is lifeguarded at peak times, perfect for enjoying the water sports on offer or splashing with little ones in the Cornish waves. The South West Coast Path can be picked up at the beach, locally it leads to Hayle Estuary in one direction and St Ives in the other, a dramatic cliffside walk, filled with wildlife, if you’re lucks in you may even be accompanied by dolphins playing in the bay. The pretty traditional Cornish fishing village of St Ives is filled with restaurants, cafes and boutiques, among its picturesque, cobbled streets, its colours have inspired artists worldwide and many are celebrated in The Tate and Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, this is one of the many galleries around the town, after exploring take the scenic route home, hop on the St Ives railway, it hugs the Cornish coast, connecting the surrounding area and is a breath-taking trip. Cornwall’s is world famous for its glorious enclosed rainforest, the Eden Project, near St Austell, Pendennis Castle in Falmouth is one of many of Cornwall’s historic landmarks, along with St Michaels Mount near Penzance, the jewel in Cornwall’s crown, this is a sight not to miss, if you travel from Penzance to Lands’ End stop off at the open air theatre set on the edge of a Cornish cliff, it’s so dramatic and the backdrop of the Atlantic ocean is magical, feeding the animals at Paradise Park, in Hayle, is great fun for little ones, while the thrilling rides at Flambards Theme Park near Helston will excite older children. Just like the Maserati sports car with the same name, from the fairy-tale four poster bed to the stylish interiors Shamal shines, and a holiday here will leave you beaming.