Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel

Carbis Bay Estate is a luxurious coastal retreat with a privately owned 25-acre Blue Flag beach, impeccable service, fine food, superb spa facilities and breathtaking views across one of the world’s most beautiful bays.

Whatever your mood, The Carbis Bay Estate has all the ingredients for the perfect holiday. Enjoy 125 acres of comfort and relaxation. Try one of our 38 individually furnished Main House rooms or the luxury of our coastal properties, and relax on the 25-acre Blue Flag beach.

Central to everything is the Main House, a white-walled landmark designed by the celebrated Cornish architect, Silvanus Trevail and erected in 1894. Inside, gilt mirrors and chandeliers are complemented by modern, chic interior touches. Along with 38 individually furnished rooms and sea-facing suites, you will find here the Conservatory, a light and airy dining area with far-reaching sea views.

Equally stunning is the Godrevy Room for events or, private dining, the peaceful Silvanus Trevail Lounge and the Boardroom for conferences and meetings. The multi-award-winning C Bay Spa, although part of the Main House, enjoys a secluded location with its well-loved facilities and relaxation zones.

Above the year-round heated pools stands the Pavilion, uniquely positioned for treatments or even an intimate wedding ceremony. From there, various verandas and terraces float down through subtropical gardens towards the private beach – and the South West Coast Path passes by on its way to St Ives.

Our Carbis Bay Beach has Blue Flag and Seaside Award accreditation – we are the only UK hotel to boast this – and offers almost a mile of soft, golden sand and sheltered waters. Halfway along, you’ll find the Ocean Sports Centre, offering tuition and hire of paddleboards and kayaks. Look for our Beach Club Restaurant with its informal “Mediterranean” appeal and open-air hot tub above the sands, backed by another Spa treatment suite.

For the ultimate in beachside living, consider our new Beach Lodges featuring spacious ocean-inspired interiors, the latest technology, roof gardens, beach gardens and alfresco private hot tubs. To follow is our opulent Ocean event venue with an events and dining suite and further accommodation on the beach.

The Estate additionally stretches back up the wooded valley where, beyond a tree-hugged stone viaduct, hide a range of serviced coastal properties. We also offer further options within a few minutes’ walk or drive, including the cosy Gannet Inn.

MAIN HOUSE
Central to the Estate is the Main House, a white-walled landmark building designed by the celebrated Cornish architect Silvanus Trevail and erected in 1894. Inside, gilt mirrors and chandeliers are complemented by modern, chic interior touches, along with individually furnished rooms and sea-facing suites.

JUNIOR SUITE SEA VIEW
A divine way to experience Carbis Bay, these elegant rooms are our main house’s most spacious and in-demand chambers. They are sanctuaries in which you will most likely be tempted to loll for long, languorous hours. These suites have long ranging ocean views across St Ives Bay.

BEACH LODGES
The Lodges are our most desirable residences yet. Situated directly on the beach, they combine seaside chic with hot tubs and roof or beach gardens. Boasting spacious open-plan lounges whose floor-to-ceiling windows lead to private sun decks and all have bay-facing balconies.

DELUXE LODGE
Lodge 8, our largest lodge, offers a coastal retreat like no other. With two second-floor bedroom suites at entry, a feature staircase leads down to two further first-floor double bedrooms, all have ocean-facing balconies and bathrooms where roll-top baths offer views across the bay.

The dramatic open-plan ground-floor living/dining space and kitchenette leads out through floor-to-ceiling glazed doors to the landscaped beach garden with hot tub – the perfect place to entertain, relax or unwind overlooking the golden sands.

BEACH SUITES
Overlooking the golden sands of Carbis Bay Beach, our Beach Suites – situated in the Ocean building – offer spacious en suite bedrooms, seating area to relax and unwind, and ocean-facing balconies to take in the magnificent views. The Beach Suites have a lift to the accommodation and also down to the beach level. A shared pantry is available for the guests to use throughout the day for refreshments.

TWO BEDROOM BEACH SUITE
Situated in the Ocean building, adjacent to the beach, the Beach Suites can be accessed by lift from the coastal path or beach level. Suite guests will also discover the guest larder, a place where refreshments and delicious nibbles are available 24-hours a day.

BEACH HOUSES
Beachside retreat positioned close to the hotel’s numerous facilities, with uninterrupted sea views and just a frisbee’s throw from the beach itself. This pair of beachside retreats is positioned close to the hotel’s numerous facilities, with uninterrupted sea views and just a frisbee’s throw from the beach itself. With modern coastal interiors, they are well equipped with fully fitted kitchens.

VALLEY COTTAGES & SUITES
Within the wooded Carbis Valley on the Estate you’ll find a range of cottages and suite properties ideally suited for families or larger parties or those who require a little more space. In the peaceful valley where birdsong meets an ambling stream are two and three bedroom suites and three bedroom cottages, both just a short stroll to the beach and Main House.

VALLEY COTTAGES
A location deep in leafy Carbis Valley means they offer relaxing quietude – and yet you’ll still be within the hotel grounds, and just a minute’s amble from the beach or main building, restaurant and spa.

The cottages suit both families and large groups courtesy of their pair of king-size bedrooms and a third bedroom with a rollaway bed. Perfect for special occasions, each also boasts a spacious lounge and conservatory/dining area, a well-stocked kitchen, two bathrooms and your very own outdoor terrace in a woodland setting.

DINING
We have launched an exciting new alfresco covered dining area on the promenade adjacent to the beach. In line with government regulations, enjoy fine food with stunning views in our Beach Club Marquee or Afternoon Tea Tent. In fair weather, picnic hampers packed with fresh sharing treats will be available from our Cloudy Bay Hut to take onto the sand or take your pick from our Beach Club Take-Away Menu to enjoy by the ocean.

ALFRESCO DINING
Dine alfresco with us from the 12th April and enjoy fine food with stunning views in our Beach Club Marquee or Afternoon Tea Tent, or pre-order a picnic hamper to enjoy on the beach.

RESTAURANT 1894
Welcome to one of Cornwall’s leading waterside restaurants. Restaurant 1894 offers Cornish fine dining at its best, with incredible views of St Ives Bay thrown in for good measure which are especially beautiful for afternoon tea. With the cool and confident coastal ambience paired with well-executed dishes, Restaurant 1894 stands as the jewel in the crown of Carbis Bay Estate.

With favourites such as the King Scallops or Creedy Carver Duck Breast & Leg with an Asian twist, the offering aims to please and impress. Our extensive wine cellar complements the meals, with a tipple to match every plate and palate.

THE BEACH CLUB RESTAURANT 
Down on the sand, you will find our laid-back Beach Club Restaurant focusing on sun-soaked Mediterranean-style delights such as hand-picked Cornish crab, fresh fish sourced locally from St Ives day boats, steaks, and handmade pizzas.

During the summer months when the sun is shining, the Cloudy Bay hut serves a light tapas menu to occupancy the extensive Cloudy Bay wine list to be enjoyed on the terrace and where local singer/songwriters provide background music to provide the perfect Beach Club ambience.

HUNGRY GANNET
A cosy, boutique-style restaurant where log fires and local ales are all on offer along with a touch of traditional Cornish hospitality. The hearty menu features classic British recipes with a modern twist, created by Rosette-winning chef, Andy Houghton.

The menu is packed full of locally sourced ingredients with classics such as homemade chicken kiev and beer-battered pollock, plus scrumptious puddings such as the classic sticky toffee pudding or a more quirky popcorn panna cotta delight.

THE AFTERNOON TEA TENT
Gaze across the dazzling blues of Carbis Bay and indulge in a delightful Afternoon Tea by the sea. Sit down to a selection of mouth-watering finger sandwiches, warm scones with clotted cream and jam, indulgent cakes and a pot of freshly brewed tea or coffee. Inject a little bit of sparkle with a glass of Moet Champagne.

CLOUDY BAY PICNIC HAMPER
In fair weather, our Cloudy Bay Picnic Hamper packed with fresh sharing treats will be available from our Cloudy Bay Hut. Feast in style and treat yourself to smoked salmon, dressed crab, a selection of cheeses and more. Powdery white sand, dazzling ocean blues and sumptuous seafood paired with a bottle of Cloudy Bay… it’s a beach picnic with a difference.

C BAY SPA
Our outdoor swimming pool and outdoor spa facilities are currently closed for an exciting new swimming pool installation due for completion Spring 2021. The enlarged pool and improved facilities will provide guests with year-round swimming amongst one of the finest spa gardens and vistas in Cornwall.

Uniquely set within 125 acres of beautiful coastline, including its own Blue Flag sandy beach, Carbis Bay Hotel is a logical setting for a peaceful retreat on one of the world’s most beautiful bays. Come to C Bay Spa for relaxation, replenishment and rejuvenation. All guests staying at the Carbis Bay Hotel have full use of the Spa facilities.

SPA TREATMENTS
Including facials, manicures, pedicures, aromatherapy experiences, scrubs, seaweed wraps, massages, make-up and much more, the numerous C Bay treatments provide optimum performance and benefits for the body, all while restoring balance and harmony to mind and soul. More simply, they are also extremely soothing.

AANTI-AGEING RESTORATIVE FACIAL
This treatment is suitable for all skin types, particularly for those in search of anti-ageing results. The anti-ageing restorative facial is designed using VOYA’s finest organic ingredients combined with anti-oxidant algae complexes and a restorative blend of aromatherapy oils.

It’s this mix of seaweed and botanical ingredients that helps to stimulate collagen production and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The result is instantly firmed and tightened skin with a natural and more radiant glow.

SERENITY BY THE SEA
Melt away with this full head-to-toe experience. The treatment combines our partner brands Aromatherapy Associates and Lava Shells in order to relax and rejuvenate, enabling you to indulge in the full C Bay Spa experience, leaving your whole body feeling refreshed and revitalised.

This 2-hour treatment begins with a short consultation, so we can understand what areas you would like to concentrate on, what your preferences are and understand how we can tailor the experience to your needs. Each area of the body is treated, beginning by exfoliating and massaging your feet and lower legs while soaking in a foot bath infused with essential oils.

Then, moving on to the back of the body, you will receive a lava shell massage focussing on tense and knotted areas using these natural self-heating shells. Finally, we move on to the scalp to perform a Ayurvadic scalp massage before finishing with a one hour tailor made facial to suit your needs.

SPA DINING
Just a nibble or a full lunch? Take your pick from our delicious spa menu. Executive Chef Andy Houghton has created a menu featuring local favourites such as Pan-Seared St Ives Bay Mackerel Fillet and Flaked Salmon & Noodle Stir Fry. Take a peek at our menu below.

WEDDINGS
What’s better than getting married? Getting married on the beach! At Carbis Bay Estate, walk sandy-toed down the aisle, before exchanging seaside vows with your partner-to-be. As wedding days are remembered forever, they should be perfect. Set against the backdrop of our privately-owned Blue Flag beach, as exotic and exhilarating as any British shoreline, Carbis Bay fits the bill.

Twelve separate areas of the estate are licensed for ceremonies, including the wedding hut on the buttery sand, an outdoor spa garden pavilion, beautiful function suites inside the main house, and the cosy coastal Inn the Gannet.

From classic to quirky, small and intimate to grand and glam, weddings are expertly tailored to every couple’s precise wishes. In addition, cocktail parties and barbecues can be thrown overlooking the turquoise waters, perhaps before a beach side firework finale.

Also right on the beach are the hotel’s new, coastal-chic Beach Lodges and Beach Suites, some of them boasting hot tubs and sauna pods. Those make for a comfortable and indulgent first night of wedlock, while larger apartments suit bridal parties, groomsmen or travelling families.

BEACH WEDDINGS
The Wedding Hut, our exclusive wedding venue overlooking the Beach, and its Lower Deck, on the sands, offer the ultimate experience of a beach wedding ceremony and celebration on the Cornish coast.

MAIN HOUSE WEDDINGS
The Main House is a grand light and airy, classically stylish, wedding venue that reflects the endless stunning vistas out to sea. Contained within are a selection of individually designed, boutique rooms all offering a different backdrop for any size wedding from two to two hundred, for something more grand the entire house and rooms are available for exclusive use.

OCEAN VENUE
The beach side Ocean Venue provides a breathtaking location for a coastal wedding. Inside, floor-to-ceiling windows reveal the stunning panoramic views over St Ives Bay. Within the venue you will discover a Champagne bar, lounge bar and restaurant, perfect for pre or post wedding celebrations and accommodation including ocean facing junior beach suites and a superb wedding suite.

GANNET INN WEDDINGS 
On the approach to St Ives lies The Gannet. A boutique hotel, perfect for those seeking an intimate wedding experience. Quirky, boutique bedrooms, delicious food and a stylish bar and lounge where cocktails are served provide the perfect backdrop for a wedding.

The terrace decking can host ceremonies or the main lounge and the nearby Carbis Bay beach provides the stunning backdrop for photography. Exclusive use and all inclusive packages are available.

EVENTS
Keen to hold a special occasion, celebration, business meeting, product launch or one-off event by the sea in Cornwall? We have it covered. From formal meeting rooms and our Blue Flag beach and subtropical gardens, there’s a space to suit any event at our award-winning Estate

BUSINESS & CONFERENCES
Our award-winning Estate contains a range of meeting rooms and event spaces suitable for conferences, seminars, award ceremonies, product launches, workshops or one-to-one interviews, and affords high-speed Wi-Fi.

PRIVATE PARTIES & CELEBRATIONS
Be it a birthday party, book launch, bar mitzvah, engagement drinks, wedding anniversary, reception or Christmas party, we can host it. For something more exclusive why not enquire about booking the Main House, or Beach Club all to yourself.

TEAM BUILDING
Team building is an effective way of increasing motivation, collaboration, productivity and communication amongst the staff in your organisation. With 25-acres of Blue Flag beach and choice of beachside venues, our events team will work with you to tailor-make a team building event utilising our unique coastal location.

Why choose Carbis Bay Estate to host your team-building event? With 25 acres of Blue Flag beach, calm, crystal-clear waters and a vista to inspire an experienced team, we can help plan and deliver an effective team-building event.

We can offer you the ideas, support and facilities to get the best out of everyone. Indoor business discussions in the morning and outdoor activities and games on the beach in the afternoon. For classroom-based activities, the Estate offers a variety of function rooms and breakout areas suitable for workshops and group activities. Let our beach become your playground.

CARBIS BAY BLUE FLAG BEACH
Nothing beats a day on the beach – and no British seaside has more to offer than our privately-owned, 25-acre Blue Flag and Seaside-Awarded Cornish beach. Directly located on it is Carbis Bay’s Beach Club & Spa, whose unrivalled facilities include an accredited water-sports centre, spa treatment rooms and a relaxed restaurant and bar.

THINGS TO DO
Explore farther afield and discover more of what Cornwall has to offer. Guests can stroll the coastal path to St Ives and explore the quaint cobbled streets containing many varied art galleries. A stay wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Tate St Ives, the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden and the Leach Pottery.

Famous Cornish landmarks are all within easy reach including the Minack Theatre, Porthcurno, Land’s End, Sennen Cove and many of the classic Poldark filming locations.

OCEAN SPORTS
Found backing onto the middle of Carbis Bay Beach, the laid-back Ocean Sports Hire Centre is the ideal way to get a taster of sea-based pursuits. From SUP to kayaking and sea safaris, there is something for all the family of whatever ability to enjoy.

FANCY TRYING A KAYAK, SUP OR SAILING A TOPPER?
While many visitors to Carbis Bay Beach keep to a strict diet of swimming and sunbathing, others crave a little more activity. That could be a stroll or jog up the mile-long beach, or some frisbee-throwing and ball-and-bat. Another option is to take a craft out into the beckoning blue of St Ives Bay.

That’s where the Ocean Sports Centre comes in. Located halfway along Carbis Bay Beach, you may hire kayaks, stand-up paddleboards or Topper sailing dinghies. All equipment is maintained to the highest standards and, with friendly instructors on-hand, you can always glean a few handy tips before heading out. There’s no need to book ahead for hire; just turn up at the beach.

MOTOR YACHT CHARTER
Charter our luxury motor yacht. Forget driving in busy town centres or queuing on motorways and experience a different pace of life altogether by discovering the Cornish coast’s hidden treasures aboard Sulis, our motor yacht. Based in Falmouth Bay, southern Cornwall, our top-of-the-range Sunseeker is the ultimate way to experience this stunning seaboard.

Complete with a panoramic saloon area and oodles of entertainment space, she is the perfect vessel for a special occasion with friends or a romantic lovers’ cruise. Explore our charter options below. We can accommodate up to ten passengers along with our own crew.

CHAMPAGNE CRUISE
Celebrate in exclusive style or choose the perfect moment to pop the question aboard our luxury Sunseeker Motor Yacht, Sulis. Take an invigorating cruise along the breathtaking Cornish coastline to St Mawes, or moor off Anthony Beach, kick back and relax over a Champagne picnic lunch or dinner. You can bring up to 10 guests and share the celebrations with friends or family.

GOURMET CRUISE
Experience fine dining on the water! Cruise the stunning Cornish coastline while our onboard 2 AA-Rosetted chef prepares a delicious menu from the finest local produce. Drop anchor in a secluded, picturesque bay where lunch or dinner is served by our onboard team.

ISLES OF SCILLY
Up to 10 passengers can travel in style on our luxury Sunseeker motor yacht, Sulis, and spend a memorable day visiting the Isles of Scilly. The journey takes in the stunning Cornish coastline before heading directly across to the island of St Mary’s.

POLDARK FILMING LOCATIONS
The dramatic and beautiful Cornish landscape plays a starring role in the popular TV series, Poldark. Now visitors can follow in the footsteps of Poldark himself and explore some of these breathtaking locations (including our very own Carbis Bay!).

BOTALLACK
A centrepiece of Cornwall’s mining history and part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site, the mines at Botallack in west Cornwall feature as Wheal Leisure (West Wheal Owles), Grambler (Wheal Crowns) and Wheal Grace. They also provide the backdrop to some coastal clifftop encounters.

CARBIS BAY
We’re excited to reveal that the crystal clear waters and golden sands of Carbis Bay Beach will feature in the fifth and final series of Poldark – keep your eyes peeled!

BODMIN MOOR
Scenes featuring the exterior of Ross Poldark’s cottage, Nampara, are shot on the wild and rugged Bodmin Moor along with many capturing the cast on horseback. It’s also the site of the miners’ cottages, such as the one that Ross gives to Jim Carter and his wife Jenny, and is home to Dr Dwight’s original cottage.

CHARLESTOWN
Charlestown near St Austell, famed for its collection of tall ships and traditional appearance, has long caught the attention of location managers. As well as standing in for Poldark’s Truro, it also plays the role of Falmouth where Captain Andrew Blamey lives and sails from.

His apparent Falmouth abode overlooks Charlestown’s inner harbour and it is from here that Verity Poldark elopes with him to the disapproval of her family. Charlestown beach and slipway also doubles up as St Mary’s on the Isles of Scilly in the scenes that see Ross meet up with the exiled Mark Daniels in series two.

LEVANT MINE
North east of Botallack is the National Trust owned mine of Levant. Well preserved and restored it houses the only existing working steam beam engine and its buildings serve as Tressiders Rolling Mill.

Early in series two the debate between Ross and Francis regarding claims for the engines’ capabilities by its inventor, the engineer Richard Trevithick, plays out in the engine room – although in reality both actors were “green screened” in through the window and were actually standing on a platform elsewhere

PORTHCURNO
One of Cornwall’s most stunning beaches, it’s easy to see why Poldark location managers picked the exotic oasis of Porthcurno for Nampara Cove. With gorgeous fine soft white sand washed by a sea that turns turquoise in the sun and high cliffs on both sides providing shelter, it is a true natural beauty. In series two (episode two), Demelza and Ross find themselves walking along Porthcurno in a dream sequence on a spectacular sunny day.

FOR CHILDREN
Cornwall is the perfect family holiday destination and is full of fun things to do, from big attractions such as Flambards and The Eden Project which the children will love, to small museums, historic buildings and theatres.

PARADISE PARK & JUNGLEBARN
Paradise Park is Cornwall’s top wildlife sanctuary with a a JungleBarn Indoor Play Centre for children. Set around Victorian gardens, Paradise park is home to exotic birds as well as red pandas, otters and a farm full of furry animals including mini donkeys.

FLAMBARDS
Whatever you fancy doing, whatever the weather, the Flambards Experience is simply… The Best Day of the Week. Brave the sky-high thrill rides, spot the life-sized dinosaurs along the Jurassic Journey. or step back in time and experience the life-size Victorian Village and Britain in the Blitz.

BLUE REEF AQUARIUM
The Blue Reef Aquarium is the ultimate undersea safari. From the local Cornish coast to the dazzling beauty of the Tropical Reef, Newquay Blue Reef aquarium has an exciting world of underwater adventure waiting to be discovered.

NATIONAL SEAL SANCTUARY
Experience animal welfare in action at Cornwall’s only Seal Sanctuary and rescue centre. Hear about dramatic rescues and meet the seal and sea lion characters whose individual stories are brought to life during your visit. The Sanctuary is also home to fun loving otters, playful penguins, potty paddock animals and a rock pool hosting a wide range of marine creatures.

ST IVES
Azure oceans, golden sands and creative inspiration around every corner. Grab a pasty, browse the art at the Tate St Ives and round off your day with an ice cream on Porthminster beach.

ST IVES BY TRAIN 
Just a short walk from the hotel is one of the most scenic rail routes in Cornwall. If you don’t fancy the two mile walk along the South West Coast Path (which runs in front of the hotel), the St Ives Branch line takes you directly into the heart of the town without the hassle of trying to find a parking space.

ST IVES HARBOUR
Soak up the Cornish sea air and watch local fishermen landing their daily catches of fresh seafood. Whilst fishing is no longer the main industry, the harbour still manages to retain much of its charm.

ART GALLERY
Tate St Ives features work by some of the most influential British artists of the 20th Century who lived and worked in the town including Alfred Wallis, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth – their work demonstrating the impact this small coastal town has had on the world of modern art. There is also an ever-changing programme of events and exhibitions that run throughout the year.

BOAT TRIPS
Head out onto the waters where the Cornish coast meets the Atlantic Ocean, on a boat skippered by locals who know the best caves, coves and islets to explore. Take a trip to Seal Island or Godrevy Lighthouse and Hell’s Mouth, or cast a line and try to catch a few fish for the barbecue. And, if you’re lucky, you might be joined by dolphins, leaping in the boat’s wake.

COASTAL WALKS
There is no better way to travel to St Ives from Carbis Bay Hotel than to walk along the stunning coastal path. This very gentle stroll travels above the railway line, with spectacular views over St Ives Bay.

CARBIS BAY TO ST IVES
People have lived and worked here since Stone Age times, and there are relics and stories of the past, including prehistoric field systems, a Celtic saint’s medieval chapel and a fishermen’s lookout hut, as well as shipwrecks, railways, mining and a twentieth-century novelist. The walk travels on good paths and there is no more than a little gentle ascent and descent.

CASTLES & HISTORIC HOUSES
Visit the finest historic houses, castles and stately homes in South West Cornwall including Lanhydrock and the iconic St Michael’s Mount.

ST MICHAEL’S MOUNT
St Michael’s Mount rises majestically out of the ocean at St Mount’s Bay and is arguably one of Cornwall’s most famous landmarks. Now part of the National Trust, the Mount is a great day out for all of the family with spectacular gardens, a picturesque harbour and stunning views across the bay to Land’s End.

TRERICE
An intimate Elizabethan manor and a Cornish gem, Trerice remains little changed by the advances in building fashions over the centuries, thanks to long periods under absentee owners. Sink gently into the past and immerse yourself in Elizabethan Cornwall.

PENDENNIS CASTLE
Discover 450 years of fascinating history at Cornwall’s greatest fortress, Pendennis Castle. Built by Henry VIII to defend the country from foreign invasion, Pendennis was frequently adapted over the years to provide new coastal defences, up to and including the Second World War. Now step back in time and uncover the wartime secrets of this majestic landmark – a great day out for the all the family.

LANHYDROCK
Lanhydrock is a magnificent late Victoria country house set within 900 acres of woods and parkland running down to the beautiful Fowey river.

After a devastating fire in 1881, the house was refurbished in high-Victoria style and offers a fascinating glimpse into the everyday life of a grand Victorian country house. Experience the heyday of the Agar-Robartes family, who made Lanhydrock their home and discover how their fortunes changed during the First World War.

ARTS & CULTURE
The local museums and art galleries offer a fascinating insight into the story of Cornwall – from its people, the way they lived to the objects they left behind.

TATE ST IVES 
Tate St Ives features work by some of the most influential British artists of the 20th Century who lived and worked in the town including Alfred Wallis, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth – their work demonstrating the impact this small coastal town has had on the world of modern art. There is also an ever-changing programme of events and exhibitions that run throughout the year.

BARBARA HEPWORTH MUSEUM
Away from the bustling crowds of St Ives, you’ll find a tranquil oasis of art and nature at the Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden. Just a few minutes away from it’s Tate St Ives counterpart, it offers a unique insight into the work and viewpoint of one of Britain’s most influential 20th Century artists.

PENWITH GALLERY
Founded by Barbara Hepworth, Ben Nicholson and many other prominent artists in the 1940’s, Penwith Gallery is nestled in the heart of St Ives and has been entwined in the lives of many Cornish artists; past and present. You’ll find an ever-changing programme of events and exhibitions throughout the year from leading artists living and working in Cornwall today.

MINACK THEATRE
The Minack is a unique open-air theatre carved into the cliffs at Porthcurno with views out to the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Created in the style of an open-air amphitheatre, the theatre was the life’s work of one woman, the late Rowena Cade.

The Rowena Cade Exhibition tells the remarkable story of how a young girl, who enjoyed a privileged upbringing, grew up to build this world-renowned theatre with her own hands.

Rooms: 47

Price: from 223 EUR per night

Source: www.carbisbayhotel.co.uk