A beautiful sandy beach for lazing on, crystal clear water for paddling in and coastal paths galore for meandering along, Carbis Bay is the perfect place for spending a Cornish holiday as a couple or with friends and family. Set on a quiet street on the outskirts of the town, this delightful cottage is also just a mile and a half from the heart of St Ives and creates a comfortable, well-positioned base from which to enjoy all that the north Cornwall’s iconic coastline has to offer from splendid scenery to some of the county’s best-loved seaside towns and villages.
Tastefully decorated, the cottage’s two bedrooms include a master with super king which can be separated into twin beds on request, and a bright and airy double. Beautifully furnished and spacious, both have high-quality bedding, comfortable mattresses and crisp linen so guests can look forward to a deeply restful night’s sleep after days spent down on the beach. An enclosed garden with a patio creates a peaceful spot to soak up the sunshine while the light-filled and airy open plan living room with Smart television makes an inviting space to unwind in. Discuss the day’s plans over breakfast in the dining area or whip up a delicious home cooked meal in the well-equipped kitchen before heading out to explore.
The nearby towns of Hayle and St Ives can be reached either on foot or via a short train trip on the scenic St Erth line, and Carbis Bay’s stunning beach-front restaurants with their panoramic sea vistas offer an out-of-this-world dining out experience. The town’s award-winning C Spa is also open to the public so for a touch of indulgence visitors can treat themselves to a massage, or a dip in the newly revamped swimming pool while taking in incredible views over the bay.
*This property forms part of Laity Vean Farmhouse
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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About the area
St Ives
St Ives is home to this cottage. While the natural beauty of Carbis Bay Beach and St. Michael's Mount can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore St Ives Harbour.
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Does Laity Vean Hideaway - Free Parking & WiFi - Pets Allowed have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Laity Vean Hideaway - Free Parking & WiFi - Pets Allowed?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Laity Vean Hideaway - Free Parking & WiFi - Pets Allowed on 4 September 2026 start from NZ$969, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Laity Vean Hideaway - Free Parking & WiFi - Pets Allowed?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Laity Vean Hideaway - Free Parking & WiFi - Pets Allowed?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Laity Vean Hideaway - Free Parking & WiFi - Pets Allowed?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Laity Vean Hideaway - Free Parking & WiFi - Pets Allowed located?
Situated in St Ives, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Carbis Bay Beach, West Cornwall Golf Club and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Porth Kidney Sands and Porthminster Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km). Carbis Bay Station is 16 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a lovely, restful time.
The living room space was warmer than a few years ago as the heating has been updated.
Nice area for dogs to be outside
Comfy, king-size bed. Quiet at night
Loved our stay, comfortable and well set out, quiet location. Beaches fabulous.
Dawn B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2025
Thank you for your kind words, we are so pleased to hear you loved your stay. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again one day. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
Property was well kept, maybe make the air vent closeable on the conservatory by the sofas to help keep it warmer when electric rads are on in the colder months.
spencer p.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are are pleased to hear the property was well kept and that you enjoyed your stay.
We also appreciate your helpful suggestion regarding the conservatory vent. Keeping that space warm and comfortable during the colder months is important, and we will certainly pass on your feedback about the vents to the owners so they are aware.
Thank you again for your comments, they arere genuinely valued, and we hope to welcome you back again one day.
Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
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10/10 Excellent
3 July 2023
Excellent - Pet friendly accommodation
Excellent accommodation and excellent location for a pet friendly stay.
The bus service into St Ives is excellent and saves on parking.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Hi Marc,
Thankyou for taking the time to make a review on your stay at Laity Vean Hideaway.
We are so glad to hear you had an excellent stay and you found the location excellent too.
We are also happy to hear the bus service was excellent and it was a friendly place for your dog.
We hope to welcome you back to one of our properties again in the future.
Kind Regards
Luxury Coastal
From a partner site
8/10 Good
angela c.
11 April 2025
3rd time of staying which speaks for itself
Lovely location , within wandering distance of Carbis bay and coastal path . Great to see shower has been refurbished and sofas and beds very comfortable .
Only downside was attached property was occupied on this stay and they had a dog which was a bit barky , our own pup is not reactive thankfully so there wasn't an issue and thats not the fault of the property owners.That said it didnt distract us from enjoyment of stay and Cornwall turned its lights on for us and we were able to sit in the dog friendly garden ,so we had a beautiful week .
Would return again , which is endorsement in itself.
angela c.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2025
Hi Angela, Thank you for taking time out of your day to leave a review! We are so pleased that you found the location lovely and were able to explore Carbis bay. We are also so happy that the beds were really comfy and the shower was refurbished. We are sorry to hear that the neighbours dog was quite barky during your stay but glad to know the rest of your time was lovely. We hope to welcome you back with us again soon. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
angela c.
1 June 2024
Love this little hideaway
This is our second visit and we have already booked again which says it all .
So comfy and convienant location. The sofas and bed are fab , which isn't always the case in self catering .Easy walk to stunning Carbis Bay with all its amenities .Fab restuarants and cafe ,and the beach or to access coastal path in either direction . Buses at end of road and parking on site .Una resort just round corner where you can swim in pool and outside lido at a cost and use resturant which is worth a visit .
Has privacy but can be wherever you wish within minutes .
Love it .
angela c.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2024
Hi Angela, thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay with us. We're thrilled you've found a holiday home that you love and that you have already booked again. It's such a fabulous location and Carbis Bay is a real gem. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
angela c.
3 July 2023
Lovely hideaway gem
Loved location , property very comfy , although bathroom is small and could do with updating , albeit I appreciate it is a rustic property . Slight smell from septic tank with drain at end of garden but it was very hot when we stayed ,so appreciate that added to issue .
Secure and private garden which we enjoyed and loved conservatory and sofas , which were very comfortable, which we do not always find in hol lets .
All in all would recommend and will return .
angela c.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Hi Angela,
Thankyou for your review on your stay at Laity Vean Hideaway.
We are so glad to hear you had a lovely stay in a lovely location. We will pass your feedback onto the owner.
We hope to welcome you back to one of our properties again.
Best Wishes
Luxury Coastal
Verified
8/10 Good
Uwe K.
7 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Really nice and light location
It was a little difficult to find the house by using provided address in Google Maps. We have been routed to another house about 200 Meter away at the same road. The weather was very good. We have had breakfast and even diner outside on some days. And we enjoyed going to Carbis Bay Beach in the morning with our dog. Dogs have been allowed at the beach before 10 am and after 6 pm (at least end of June). But what we have missed was a pub nearby. Of course it was also a nice path at the coast to St.Ives where you can find so many good pubs, places to eas and nice small shops.
Uwe K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
Hi Uwe, thank you for taking the time to lave a review on your recent stay. We are sorry to hear you struggled to find the property but glad you enjoyed the location and the walks along Carbis Bay Beach. We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
We loved staying at The Annex. It was myself and my husband and the location was perfect - outside of the hustle and bustle of the seaside towns but an easy walk into Carbis Bay or St Ives (about 45ish minutes into St Ives which is the perfect length for us but I reckon quite long for a family with small kids). We enjoyed sitting in the conservatory to relax during the evenings. We did have an issue with the shower not draining and someone came out same-day to fix it. It did start to clog back up the morning we left - perhaps something the management company can look at further as we head into the offseason. Overall, we'd definitely come back and would definitely recommend a stay here.
Chloe W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2024
Hi Chloe,Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your husband enjoyed your stay at The Annex and found the location perfect for your needs. It’s great to know that you appreciated the peaceful setting and the convenience of walking during your holiday.
We apologise for the inconvenience you experienced with the shower. We will certainly pass this on to the property manager to ensure it is fully rectified for future guests.
Thank you for your recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.