Downsfield B&B

Bed and Breakfast, Carbis Bay, St Ives

Downsfield is a large 1930s residence which has been recently extended to provide further accommodation as one of the most comfortable guest houses in Carbis Bay St Ives, in beautiful Cornwall.

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BnB in Carbis Bay

This well-appointed BnB in Carbis Bay is situated 5 minutes walk from the beautiful Carbis Bay beach not far from St Ives in Cornwall. Our comfortable and beautifully decorated bedrooms (all with ensuite bathrooms) provide just the place to get a great night's rest. Your friendly guest house host, Sharon Palmer, will give you a warm welcome in our attractively furnished BnB after you have spent a pleasant day taking in the local attractions of St Ives or further afield in Cornwall.

Please contact us by phone for further information or use our online booking system or CALL US DIRECT on 01736 796659 to make your reservation.

Guest House St Ives

St Ives is a popular tourist destination and St Ives guesthouses are highly sought after especially in the high season. Come to Carbis Bay, just out of town for more reasonable prices, peace and quiet and easy access to the beautiful Carbis Bay Beach which is still very convenient for St Ives in Cornwall. Holidaymakers find that guest house accommodation in Carbis Bay B&B St Ives is very convenient for exploring the local area and the beautiful county of Cornwall and giving you a very reasonably priced holiday.

BnB St Ives

Carbis Bay indeed has the honour of being named one of the 'Most Beautiful Bays in the World!'. Downsfield BnB in Carbis Bay like other St Ives guest houses is conveniently placed for stunning walks, secluded Cornish coves and wide, sandy beaches, with glistening crystal waters in pristine condition. Great local restaurants, shopping, quaint old Cornish fishermans cottages, the ancient Harbour of St Ives and a relaxed holiday atmosphere all contribute to a setting for a traditional seaside holiday in Great Britain that is second to none in Cornwall, one of the most popular holiday destinations in the UK. So when you're looking for a guest house St Ives Carbis Bay, Cornwall is indeed a true holidaymakers delight!

Guest House Carbis Bay

The famously mild climate and warm summers of Cornwall will delight any visitor and of course the calm waters of Carbis Bay and St Ives are very popular with wind surfers and when the wind is up, the local surfing is excellent!

If you love walking, eating out and enjoying close proximity to some of the loveliest Cornish beaches, guest houses in St Ives delight all visitors to Cornwall and cater for all types of holidaymaker - and our lovely newly appointed BnB St Ives Carbis Bay is a super cosy retreat for you and your family at the end of a busy day!

Bed and Breakfast St Ives

Spend a laid-back holiday in our guest house St Ives being a short ride away easily reached by car, bus or train. Downsfield B&B St Ives Carbis Bay is situated in a quiet area near the Carbis Bay beach, but easily within reach of local facilities in Carbis Bay and St Ives and transport is a breeze with the bus stop situated opposite the house. You can even take the scenic coastal branch line from our BnB to St Ives for a day or an evening out - the station is only five minutes' walk away.

Bed and Breakfast Carbis Bay

Get up when you like, have breakfast in our Conservatory/Breakfast Rook, then relax in our private garden any time of day. After time out in the St Ives area, if you just want to rest and put your feet up around the guest house, guests can enjoy the privacy of our well planted and secluded garden, with decking, to chill out in and enjoy summer evenings.

Downsfield, St Ives guest House in Carbis Bay is ideally placed for a fun filled holiday exploring the local area. We are situated five minutes' walk from Carbis Bay Station and the bus stop is just over the road. With a little notice, we can pick up guests from the station for an effortless start/finish to your holiday in our BnB St Ives Carbis Bay.

Local food in Carbis Bay

There are many high quality local restaurants and bars to choose from locally in Carbis Bay or St Ives. The locally caught fresh fish is of course a speciality here. A short ride from the BnB St Ives itself has a very wide variety of eateries. Closer to home Sharon particularly recommends the local pub for its friendly atmosphere, and a little way out of town, the Badgers Inn at Lelant is also a popular venue with our guests. Just opposite our B&B St Ives Carbis Bay is an Italian restaurant called La Casita, and a little way down the hill you will find that the Carbis Bay Hotel is open for lunches and coffees, and excellent Sunday roasts. Places of interest near our guest house in St Ives

Local places of interest near to our guest house in St Ives (Carbis Bay) include the Watermill in Lelant and of course you can enjoy beach walks (or even a morning jog?) along the golden sands of the Bay. St Michael's Mount is about eight miles away from Carbis Bay. If you can bear to spend a day away from St Ives there is the Eden Project at St Austell with it's astounding glass Domes with different climates and vegetation from around the world which is a very unique day out. The Seal sanctuary at Gweek is about half an hour drive away, where you can see seals, otters, penguins, animals in the paddock and rock pool creatures.

Of course if your holiday is not complete without exploring the local shops, St Ives is full of quaint little corners! There are varied facilities available near our Carbis Bay BnB at St Ives which is full of specialist shops selling top quality food, local arts and craft and unique gifts. Tregenna Hill and Tregenna Place, together with St Andrews Street and Fore Street and Wharf Road being the main shopping areas and there is a weekly Thursday Market at the Guildhall selling all kinds of local seasonal fresh produce from fresh vegetables and meats to local Cornish honey.

Local amenities in Carbis Bay

A park for your children is 5 minutes walk away in which they can let off steam - as if a day at the beach isn't enough! And conveniently, a short walk four minutes away in the other direction you will find a takeaway fish and chip shop with an attached restaurant.

St Ives Carbis Bay guesthouse is great for surfing

This is an area popular with surfers who can enjoy the local surf or use us as a convenient base for any or all of the other surfing beaches for which Cornwall is justly famous. Your host Sharon Palmer at Downsfield BnB is of course happy to talk to you about what's on offer and hold information on all local attractions so that you make the most of your stay in this lovely guest house St Ives Carbis Bay, Cornwall.

Please feel free to give us a call for further information before booking or a chat about our services.

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When you want a relaxed and enjoyable holiday in Cornwall Downsfield guest houses in St Ives are very popular and slightly away from the hustle of town. Downsfield BnB at Carbis Bay is easily accessible and conveniently situated for all the local places of interest. There are many beautiful walks to be had along the South West Coast Path which is known for its spectacular scenery. If you're a serious hiker who likes a challenge or just wanting a gentle stroll with the family on beautiful downland to a favourite beauty spot, the trail has plenty to offer visitors to St Ives guest houses. Downsfield is a very comfortable BnB and our guest house St Ives Carbis Bay is near to the beautiful Hawkes Point, with the 'Shanghai Golden Stairway' leading down to Porthkidney Sands at low tide. The beaches here are perfect for families and sandcastling and having fun in the surf. When you're looking for St Ives guest houses Carbis Bay is a wonderful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and the favourite haunt of artists and those seeking gorgeous views and unspoilt scenery. Go BnB St Ives way at our guesthouse in Carbis Bay which gives you the ideal base from which to build so many happy memories.