St Ives Road, Carbis Bay, St Ives, TR26 2SF, United Kingdom
#3 of 53 B&Bs and Inns in St Ives
Guests' ChoiceBased on 74 B&B reviews
9.8Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.8
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.8
Free WiFi
9.3
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Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Meyrem
United KingdomPaul, Debbie and Cleo :) are the nicest most sincere hosts, so accommodating and friendly, who go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and welcome. It was like staying in a home away from home. They were extremely helpful with recommendations on places to visit. The hotel is close to everything we wanted to see walking or by car. Superb breakfasts cooked by chef Paul👌. The room had all the amenities we needed, and it was clean, comfortable and quiet. We absolutely loved it and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Oystercatcher. 100% recommend. Thank you 10/10!! 😁
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Deborah
AustraliaThe only thing we really missed was a fridge in the room.
Deb and Paul are great hosts, very knowledgeable about the area, happy to make recommendations and take a genuine interest in their guests. Yummo breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Nicola
United KingdomNot really any bad points but for some the room might seem a bit small but super comfy bed made up for this
Such a friendly couple and great local information about transport into St Ives saved us lots of time - the room was spotless and the shower looked like brand new! Handy to be just up the road from a large Tesco.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Alan
AustraliaFriendly family host, welcomed at check in and parking was no problems right out front. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Giuseppe
United KingdomNothing
The room is clean and well arranged. They pay attention to details. The bed is comfy. The breakfast is delicious and freshly prepared especially the cornish breakfast and the waffles. Paul & Deborah are amazing hosts.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Michael
United KingdomOnly the obvious really: that we couldn't have stayed longer. Still, next time.
Isn't it amazing how some people get it all just right! We thoroughly concur with all the other positive reviews. My wife and I enjoyed an excellent weekend for our wedding anniversary, chose the sea view room (a good move) and felt very happy and relaxed with Deborah, Paul and Cleo's warmth and hospitality. A lovely, well maintained house in an ideal area, a great breakfast, lovely bed linen and good conversations. Nothing pretentious, no airs and graces, just clean and homely B&B as it should be. We won't bother looking for anywhere else for our next visit. Oh, and thank you so much for the thoughtful touches on our anniversary :-)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Eszter
United KingdomThe overall stay was brilliant. Lovely hosts, clean room, delicious breakfast, great recommendations for things to do in the area. Debby & Paul are super nice, friendly hosts and well done to their daughter with serving the breakfast! x Great value for money overall. Can only recommend them.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Murdoch
United KingdomThe best stay we have had in the UK. Paul and deb were so friendly,kind warming and welcoming. Outstanding property and the cleanliness. Breakfast and option were very good. To hard to choose would recommend the eggs benedict and the French toast. Very helpful with places to see and things to do. Thank you so much we will definitely be back to see you all.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Ivor
United KingdomNothing. (As an aside, I would have opted for a ground floor room because of my age and resulting difficulty with stairs - but my hosts were not aware of this nor was it mentioned during the booking process. Paul kindly carried my heavy case up to the room and again to my car on departure).
The best B&B I've stayed in. Warm welcome from Paul, Deborah and Cleo. Very friendly and helpful hosts. I appreciated the complimentary upgrade from a room overlooking the rear garden to one with a sea view. The room and ensuit bathroom were very well appointed. In addition to tea making facilities, the provision of Cornish biscuits and an elderflower drink was a nice touch. Very comfortable bed (great pillows!).
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Simon
United KingdomNothing at all
Lovely property, big room with views over the bay
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Jim
AustraliaNothing
Everything… wonderful hosts, easy to get into town on the bus, a comfortable room with an excellent bed and shower…
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Adrian
United KingdomYou could not expect any more from a B&B
Breakfast was superb,beautifully cooked and presented.Paul and Deborah very attentive to their guests.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Brian
United KingdomN/a
A delight and pleasure to stay at the Oystercatcher, comfortable and very friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 July 2023
Andrew
United KingdomWill echo what other visitors said. It's a very nice boutique B&B with lovely hosts. The location is great. Carbis Bay is close enough to St Ives to be walkable (or there is an easy bus), and the beaches are within easy range. But unlike being in the centre of St Ives, you get a lot more for your money and you can park your car. Definitely recommended.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Anthony
United KingdomOnly had two nights. Will stay 1 week next time.
Great location, friendly, sea view and great breakfast
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 17 July 2023
Kim
CanadaNot one thing! It was the high light of our trip
Right from the moment we walked in, Deb, Paul and Cleo were very welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable about the area. They gave us great tips for dinner places, hikes right from the B and B. We were upgraded to the Sea View room, which I would highly recommend to book. Oh my gosh, Breakfast was amazing! They were there to greet us when we returned from our first day adventure and were excited to hear our stories.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Claudiaa312
United KingdomN/A
Deb and Paul, and little Cloe were 10 out of 10 . They took care of us while we were there ,breakfast was delicious, their service is 100% ,we had no issues and nothing to complain about, and everything was superb and exceeded our expectations. The room was very comfortable. The bed was comfy as well, especially as I'm very fussy about sleeping somewhere else than my bed .the whole house is very clean and well taken care of and makes you feel very welcome and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and well made by deb and paul as per photos I jad attached ,we learnt a lot from them as well about the local area as well as about life in general, they are people with high knowledge from which i had learnt new things as well xx. If the universe will make our paths going in st ives, we will definitely book them again because people like them are very rare to find, and we were so lucky to find them . We wish them the best and hope that someday we will meet again .💜
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 July 2023
Giacomo
ItalyPaul and Deborah are amazing hosts. The room was welcoming and cosy. The breakfast was top-notch. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Anthony
United Kingdomnothing
lovely
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Matt
United KingdomOystercatcher is an excellent B&B, we had a wonderful stay across the 4 nights we were there. Paul and Deborah are so lovely, are excellent hosts and provided us plenty of insights on places to go and visit - all of which added to our awesome experience. Breakfast was superb. Overall it was an amazing stay, thank you :-)
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Foose
United KingdomAttention to detail, a comfortable and well-appointed room and ensuite, a wealth of local knowledge, amazing breakfast - the French toast is to die for! A great base for a week away.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Anne
United KingdomIt is a distance from St Ives and there are lots of steep hills. Not advisable if you are not fit!
Lovely clean property, stylishly decorated. Hosts Deborah and Paul were very knowledgeable about the local area and gave great tips on where to park etc. Breakfast was excellent and there was so much choice. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 12 June 2023
Misuzu
United Kingdomnone
amazing owners, beautiful room and fantastic breakfast! everything was beyond expectations and had a great stay there! highly recommended! I was little bit worried about location but nothing worried about after all! bus stops are few min by foot, just 5-10min from St Ives center by cab.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 June 2023
Hans
GermanyEverything was ok.
Excellent
Stayed in June 2023
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