A luxurious penthouse with designer décor, sea views and proximity to Carbis Bay beach – ideal for couples, families or friends seeking relaxation and luxury.
Step into Azure Escape, where indulgence meets effortless coastal living. This stylish retreat invites you to unwind in sumptuous super-king beds dressed in premium linens, relax in elegant living spaces with Sky Glass TV and mood lighting, and wake each morning just minutes from the golden sands and lively cafés of Carbis Bay. With spacious bedrooms, chic bathrooms and a cosy snug for extra guests, every detail is designed for comfort and connection. Outside, the enclosed patio and balcony provide a safe haven for children, while the location makes it wonderfully easy to slip into holiday mode from the moment you arrive.
The property begins with a main living area, where coastal light pours in through large windows.
The open-plan lounge is the centrepiece of the home, with expansive glazing framing panoramic views across Carbis Bay and out towards St Ives. Comfortable sofas, a Smart TV and mood lighting create a space equally suited to relaxed evenings or lively gatherings. Just off the lounge, a cosy snug with sofa bed offers flexibility – perfect as an extra bedroom or a quiet reading corner.
A sleek, fully equipped kitchen features high-end appliances, an island workspace and thoughtful details for effortless cooking. The dining area seats six around a stylish table, with sliding doors opening onto the balcony, where meals can be enjoyed with a sea breeze and spectacular views.
Two beautifully styled bedrooms offer comfort and calm. Both feature super-king beds dressed in luxury linens, with one adaptable into twins for versatility. Generous wardrobes, soft lighting and coastal décor make each a restful retreat. The snug sofa bed adds additional sleeping space for families or groups.
The family bathroom includes both a deep bathtub for long soaks and a separate rainfall shower for a refreshing start to the day. An additional WC and utility area ensure convenience, with washer and dryer provided for longer stays.
Outdoor living is a highlight here. The enclosed patio provides a safe and sunny area for children, while the sea-facing balcony is the star of the show. Enjoy coffee at sunrise, a glass of wine at sunset, or simply take in the uninterrupted views across Carbis Bay. Stylish outdoor furniture makes it perfect for al fresco dining or lounging with a book.
With its sweeping beaches, rugged moorlands, hidden woodlands, and rolling countryside estates, Cornwall is a superb destination if you want to spend some time bird watching on holiday.
One of the best spots is Hayle Estuary Nature Reserve, managed by the RSPB. This rich wetland habitat attracts a variety of birdlife, including teals, wigeons, and goosanders. While winter offers the highest numbers, spring and early summer also bring migrant waders such as oystercatchers, dunlins, and whimbrels to the tidal pools and marshes.
Marazion Marsh, also managed by the RSPB and overlooking the iconic St Michael’s Mount near Penzance, boasts Cornwall’s largest reedbed. It’s a haven for species like chiffchaffs, Cetti’s warblers, little egrets, and grey herons. Bitterns are regularly recorded here, and birds of prey, including sparrowhawks and buzzards, are often spotted too.
For a variety of songbirds and raptors, head to the Rame Peninsula near Cawsand. This beautiful area of tidal creeks, sandy beaches, and peaceful farmland attracts goldcrests, firecrests, warblers, and buntings. You may also glimpse birds of prey such as hobbies, merlins, peregrine falcons, and, if you’re lucky, the rare hen harrier.
At Stithians Lake, a large reservoir, breeding birds like little grebes, coots, and moorhens are common. Waders such as greenshanks, ruffs, and curlew sandpipers can also be seen foraging along the muddy banks.
Not far from St Ives, St Ives Island, actually a headland between Porthmeor and Porthgwidden beaches, is a top spot for seabird watching, especially in autumn. Huge flocks of skuas, terns, gannets, fulmars, and auks pass by, alongside waders like purple sandpipers, whimbrels, and turnstones.
Finally, no trip to Cornwall would be complete without exploring Bodmin Moor. This dramatic granite moorland, scattered with ancient ruins and rich in wildlife, is especially rewarding in spring and summer, when skylarks, stonechats, wheatears, and sedge warblers arrive to breed. In autumn and winter, the moor plays host to thousands of golden plovers, along with snipes and the more elusive jack snipe.
