Porthia, stylish and spacious inside and out. Sunny terraces with sea views. Garage parking. Free WiFi.
STYLISH CARBIS BAY RETREAT WITH SEA VIEWS, TERRACE & PARKING
Porthia is professionally marketed and managed by Orange Roofs, a local St Ives holiday rental agency.
Porthia is a wonderfully peaceful and stylish coastal retreat — perfect for guests wanting sea views, outdoor living and easy access to both Carbis Bay and St Ives whilst enjoying a little extra calm and privacy.
PLEASE NOTE BEFORE BOOKING:
Porthia is set on a hillside and access to Carbis Bay Beach involves a downhill walk followed by an uphill return
Parking is provided for 2 cars, including one secure garage space
The en-suite shower room in the master bedroom does not include a WC
Travel cots and high chairs are not provided but can be hired locally
A PEACEFUL COASTAL RETREAT IN CARBIS BAY
Porthia is a beautifully designed cedar-clad holiday home tucked away in a peaceful position above Carbis Bay, offering sea views, spacious terraces and a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere.
Set slightly back from the bustle of St Ives, this detached coastal retreat provides the perfect balance between tranquillity and convenience, with beaches, coastal walks and the town all within easy reach.
Ideal for families, couples or friends sharing, Porthia combines stylish interiors with generous outdoor space and thoughtful touches throughout.
BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR SPACES & SEA VIEWS
One of Porthia’s standout features is its lovely outdoor living space.
Surrounded by established trees and terraced garden areas, guests can enjoy different sunny spots throughout the day — from peaceful morning coffees to evening drinks overlooking the sea whilst listening to the gentle stream below the garden.
The large terrace extends directly from the living space and features:
Outdoor dining furniture Sheltered seating areas Sea views A wonderfully private atmosphere
The trifolding doors from the living room create a seamless indoor-outdoor feel during warmer months, making the terrace a true extension of the home.
LIGHT, OPEN-PLAN LIVING
Inside, Porthia has been designed to feel calm, bright and welcoming.
The spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and living area creates a wonderfully sociable space where everyone can comfortably relax together.
The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering stays and includes:
Dishwasher Washing machine Microwave Nespresso coffee machine Large dining table seating up to 5 guests
The cosy living room features:
Large comfortable sofa Wood burner Love seat for two Smart TV High-speed WiFi
Whether returning from coastal walks in winter or opening the doors wide on sunny summer days, the space adapts beautifully throughout the seasons.
THREE COMFORTABLE BEDROOMS
Upstairs are three thoughtfully presented bedrooms alongside two bathrooms.
The bedrooms comprise:
A single bedroom with sea views A king-size bedroom A king-size master bedroom with TV and en-suite shower room
Please note the en-suite shower room includes a shower and wash basin but no WC.
The family bathroom includes:
Large double shower WC and wash basin
There is also a convenient downstairs cloakroom with WC and wash basin on the ground floor.
From the landing area, guests can enjoy lovely views stretching towards Godrevy Lighthouse.
WALK TO THE BEACH & COASTAL PATH
A small gate from the garden leads down to a nearby footpath connecting directly towards Carbis Bay Beach.
The South West Coast Path is also easily accessible, offering beautiful walks towards:
Porthminster Beach St Ives Harbour St Ives town centre
St Ives itself is approximately a 20-minute walk away or just a short drive.
PERFECT FOR EXTENDED FAMILY HOLIDAYS
For larger family gatherings or holidays with friends, neighbouring property Pencroft is also available to book through Orange Roofs.
GOOD TO KNOW Sleeps up to 5 guests 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms plus downstairs cloakroom Detached holiday home Sea views Large terrace and garden Wood burner High-speed WiFi Smart TV Parking for 2 cars Secure garage space included Walking distance to Carbis Bay Beach Approximately 20-minute walk to St Ives
Please refer to the Rental Agreement during the payment stages on VRBO as you are entering a contract between this property owner and yourselves. VRBO cancellation and refund policies apply. Orange Roofs is a professional host. Orange Roofs Cornwall Limited is a St Ives holiday accommodation agency. Please email us at Orange Roofs if you have any specific questions, we will be very happy to help you.
Pets - not allowed Smoking - not allowed
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
St Ives
Located in St Ives, this holiday home is near the beach. 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.
Ready for a night out? Consider Acorn Theatre and Gwennap Pit. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking nearby.
Is Porthia, stylish and spacious inside and out. Sunny terraces with sea views. Garage parking. Free WiFi. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Porthia, stylish and spacious inside and out. Sunny terraces with sea views. Garage parking. Free WiFi.?
As of 28 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Porthia, stylish and spacious inside and out. Sunny terraces with sea views. Garage parking. Free WiFi. on 30 May 2026 start from NZ$587, 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 Porthia, stylish and spacious inside and out. Sunny terraces with sea views. Garage parking. Free WiFi.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Porthia, stylish and spacious inside and out. Sunny terraces with sea views. Garage parking. Free WiFi.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Porthia, stylish and spacious inside and out. Sunny terraces with sea views. Garage parking. Free WiFi.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Porthia, stylish and spacious inside and out. Sunny terraces with sea views. Garage parking. Free WiFi. located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Carbis Bay Beach and Porthminster Beach. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and St Ives Harbour are also within 2 miles (3 km). Carbis Bay Station is 7 minutes by foot and St Ives Station is 29 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful home, spotlesss, exactly as you see it on the site. Great communication with management company, cleaning company.
Lovely retreat, will definitely come. back, loved the location, central to all places to visit
Insgesamt war es bei bestem Sommerwetter ein schöner Aufenthalt in Porthia.
Das Objekt aufzufinden ist schwierig, die Abfahrtsbeschreibung könnte man viel einfacher gestalten.
Die 2 kleineren Schlafräume sind sehr spartanisch eingerichtet, es gibt keine Schränke.
Küche und Wohnzimmer sind prima, die grosse Terrasse auch, allerdings gelangt kaum ein Sonnenstrahl dorthin, weil extrem hohe Bäume davor stehen .
Bushaltestelle ist in der Nähe, in Richtung St.Ives unbedingt empfehlenswert.
Für lärmempfindliche Menschen ist wegen der Nähe zur einer stärker befahrenen Strasse in den kleineren Schlafzimmern die Nachtruhe nicht ungestört.
Das Objekt war bei Ankunft sauber und gepflegt.
From start to finish this property was fabulous. Once booked the information available to us on the app was great. Everything we needed was included on the app - WiFi code, essential for teenagers on holiday, parking, entry to the house, etc was all there. The advertised information was accurate and the house was clean and well positioned. Loved the open plan of the house, the bi folds which opened up the lounge onto the decking. Lots of kitchen equipment so didn't need to bring anything apart from food. Will definitely use orange roofs again.
Lovely house with great views and very convenient for Carbis beach and regular buses to St Ives
Comfortable and well equipped
Only downside was smoke alarm in the kitchen possibly situated too near the grill/oven so on the couple of occasions used went off consistently during cooking which was a bit irritating
Over all we enjoyed our stay. The following things you need to consider. We weren't allowed to access the property till 6pm and check out was 9am due to COVID. In the master bedroom there's no toilet in the en-suite. The drive way is very steep and the property doesn't have a number (difficult if you want to book a taxi). For the price of the property they could at least deal with the bins for collections. Other than that it was comfortable and clean.
Leider hatte das Haus keine Steckdosen in beiden Badezimmer und Schlafzimmer mit Bad leider keine Toilette . Haus ansonsten schön mit schöner Terasse.
Manuela A.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kerstin V.
6 May 2019
Großartiges Haus
Sehr schönes Haus. Es war alles da. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Sehr empfehlenswert!
Kerstin V.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Tamasin N.
23 April 2019
Porthia, Carbis Bay
Lovely holiday home with everything you would need for a break away.
Tamasin N.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa M.
28 July 2018
A beautifully luxurious house making it a perfect holiday retreat.
Wow!!! What a beautiful, modern house with everything you could possibly need for a totally luxurious holiday. It was very clean and finished to an exceptional standard including all top of the range appliances and equipment. The finishing touches were lovely with beautiful free standing lamps, crisp white linen and a welcome pack including tea, coffee and some delicious Cornish biscuits.
We would definitely come back here for another perfect family holiday.
Thank you.