Title: Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms Cottage in St Ives with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms ![Outdoor dining - Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms (Carbis Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95350000/95340400/95340374/ebce640b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets - Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms (Carbis Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95350000/95340400/95340374/65b1f6bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms (Carbis Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95350000/95340400/95340374/f18260e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, stereo - Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms (Carbis Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95350000/95340400/95340374/d4c22542.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms (Carbis Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95350000/95340400/95340374/cc3ad984.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On Headland Road, Mermaid Cottage offers a tranquil retreat for family and friends. With a spacious kitchen/dining area, cozy living room with sofas and TV, the garden has an outdoor dining suite for fresh air feasts. There's also plenty of grass for games like boule or badminton. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms Set on Headland Road and equipped to offer guests with everything they could need to be completely comfortable during their stay, Mermaid Cottage includes a kitchen/dining area with a lovely big table for converging round after a day spent down at the beach. The cosy living room with its sofas and TV is great for chilling out in the evenings, and there's more than enough space for everyone to get comfy with a movie or their favourite show. Outside, the garden which lies to the back of the house, has an outdoor dining suite for fresh air feasts, and plenty of grass for a game of boule or badminton. There’s also a delightful balcony off one of the bedrooms which has sea views and is perfect for a bit of relaxation in the sunshine, cup of coffee or glass of fizz in hand. The home’s four bedrooms lie upstairs on the first floor and include two super kings (with the option of converting to twins), a bunk room which is ideally suited to children, and a room with a double sofa bed which accesses the balcony. There’s also a family bathroom on this floor with bath and shower over, while a separate cloakroom can be found off the hall on the ground floor. Just 3 minutes’ walk from the SW Coast Path, those who enjoy scenic strolls will love how easy it is to Hawkes Point where the views over the bay are stunning. Porthkidney Sands lies close by and offers the wild tranquility and beauty of a mile-long beach which is backed by sand dunes. Of course, Carbis Bay Beach is the place to be if you’re into watersports and sunbathing. With its turquoise water, fine white sand and beach-based surf centre it’s an idyllic place for days out. You’ll also discover a clutch of first-class restaurants right by the sea, and for a shopping or culture fix as well as more dining options, the iconic town of St Ives is easily reached by car or train. For guest’s safety, Mermaid Cottage has a motion sensor Ring Doorbell, which records guests and visitors when approaching the front door. Pets: 1 pet allowed. Please advise the Luxury Coastal team directly if you would like us to host your pet after completing your booking. A charge of £40 per pet per stay/week will be applicable and required before your stay. We will arrange and invoice with you directly upon booking confirmation. Good Housekeeping Bond We ask our guests for a £200 good housekeeping bond, which is pre-authorised against your card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved and then released afterwards if there is no claim. We will contact you nearer the time of your arrival to arrange this. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 626521 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.19622%2C-5.45733&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YORCxP5mkU-XDKghrMYTkvStI5M=) Carbis Bay, Cornwall #### What's nearby - Carbis Bay Beach \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Porthminster Beach \- 5 min drive \- 1.8 miles - West Cornwall Golf Club \- 5 min drive \- 1.6 miles - St Ives Harbour \- 6 min drive \- 2.4 miles - Porth Kidney Sands \- 9 min drive \- 2.2 miles #### Getting around - Carbis Bay Station - 6 min walk - Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 57 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Porthminster Beach Bar - ‬5 min drive - ‪Porthminster Beach Café - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Gannet Inn - ‬12 min walk - ‪Bier Huis Grand Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Golden Lion - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms? ### What time is check-in at Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms? ### What time is check-out at Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms? ### Where is Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 25 May 2025 #### Excellent location A spacious 4 bedroomed holiday home in an excellent location. Close to the beach and you can get the train to St Ives very close by. The kitchen was well equipped and living room relaxing. The garden wasn’t suitable for children and needs some TLC. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Richard R., Nottingham 19 Aug 2023 #### Fantastic Location Nice little cottage in a great location. Ideal for leaving your car and exploring Carbis bay & St Ives. Perfect for dog owners as there is a dog friendly beach within 1 mile. ##### Richard R. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel H. 10 May 2025 #### A very enjoyable Easter break in a lovely home We absolutely loved staying in Mermaid Cottage. The house was absolutely spotless including the fridge, dishwasher etc... I could see that the cleaner had been meticulous. The location is perfect with just a few minutes stroll from Carbis bay beach in one direction and Porthkidney beach in the other. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed and the lounge was very comfortable and relaxing. The beds were really comfortable and the whole cottage had really good storage. We will definitely look to stay again in the future. ##### Rachel H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 30 Oct 2023 #### Great Stay in Carbis Bay Mermaid Cottage was a lovely home - ideal for our group of ladies and so close to the beach (we spent every day on the beach) Versatile as all rooms bar the sofa bed could be spilt into singles. Great size kitchen and dining table meant we had fun evening meals together. Would recommend for.a by group of friends or a family. Great communication and def would book.again. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 6 Dec 2023 #### Beautiful Home perfect location We stayed at Mermaid Cottage in October and were blessed with lovely weather. This meant we could take advantage of all the places we wanted to visit that were either in walking distance, a short train ride or a drive within 1 hour. The South West Coastal path is a few minutes walk from the door step and the train station a 10 minute walk and only a 4 minutes ride to St Ives. The house is a warm and welcoming home, with a lovely kitchen with a large table perfect for families to share meals and a sheltered and private garden. The living room has a big comfy sofa and the bedrooms have insanely comfortable beds. The front bedroom has a view of the sea, beaches and coastline. It really was a lovely home to spend our Cornwall break and we wouldn't hesitate in returning for another holiday. Thank you for a wonderful stay! ### 6/10 Okay #### jenny P. 3 Nov 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Average. Will not return. Property felt unloved and photos made it look a lot better than it was. Garden very unkept, lawn not cut. Door handles falling off. No welcome pack or any instructions for the house. I would not return to this property. Felt over charged for what it was. ##### jenny P. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Graham L. 3 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely location Lovely break away, property was clean inside and lovely location. Couple of things. Garden had not been checked as very deceased rat on lawn, been there a long time and was disgusting to have to bag up after dog had found it. Someone elses full poo bags also out there. Couple of bulbs missing with no replacements and also we couldnt get on freesat no connection available. Owner also has blocked gutter above front door, large amounts of water cascading down. ##### Graham L. 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