Oystercatcher is a bed and breakfast located in Carbis Bay, 1.2 miles from St Ives. It is a 10-minute walk to the sandy Carbis Bay beach. The property enjoys sea views of St Ives Bay. Oystercatcher offers a choice of cooked breakfast with locally sourced produce, all cooked by your host who is also a professionally trained chef. Each unique bedroom has wood beds and furniture and private private bathrooms. All rooms have a chair, flat-screen TVs with Netflix, and hair dryers. Tea/coffee-making facilities are provided with fair trade teas, coffee, and hot chocolate, along with fresh milk, complimentary Cornish biscuits, and soft drinks. There is free wifi and free on-site parking. Oystercatcher is 1.7 miles from Tate St Ives. St Michael’s Mount is a 20-minute drive away and the West Penwith peninsular is easily accessible by car and bus.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for St Ives
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  • Marius
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely place! The breakfast was spectacular (definitely try the waffle, yogurt, fruit, cherry compote 😁😊), the room was very clean and comfy. Paul, Debbie and Cleo are the perfect hosts and made us feel like home. Every morning we would chat and...
  • Aditi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our hosts, Paul & Deborah were amazing & very considerate. They helped with lot of information & guidance around the area & the breakfast everyday was really good. The room view was awesome! We loved the stay. Since the area around is extremely...
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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...

Hosted by Paul & Deborah

10
10
Host Review Score
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Paul & Deborah
We are a relaxed, family-run Bed and Breakfast (not a hotel) in Carbis Bay, offering a modern approach to a traditional B&B service. Oystercatcher is the perfect base to visit St Ives as well as explore West Cornwall. We are within walking distance of the bustling harbour town of St Ives and the beautiful blue flagged beach at Carbis Bay is a short walk away. Oystercatcher is tastefully and simply decorated to create a relaxed atmosphere. The house enjoys stunning panoramic views across St Ives Bay.
We have lived and worked in West Cornwall for many years and know the secret spots! We are foodies and world travellers. We have worked in all aspects of hospitality and professional kitchens and we have lots of info to help you get the most out of your holiday.
St Ives is a 5-minute drive or a 10-minute bus ride away, or there's a scenic 3-minute train ride from Carbis Bay station. If you're feeling adventurous walk along the South West Coast Path to town – there are spectacular coastal views and takes about 40 minutes. The beautiful blue flagged beach at Carbis Bay is a 15-minute walk away. There are some great restaurants not to be missed near Oystercatcher and St Ives has everything you could wish for in a harbour town. Regular open-top bus services run in the summer months so you can easily explore West Cornwall without a car.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish

Area info

Amenities of Oystercatcher
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Adults only
    • Smoke-free property
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules

    Oystercatcher takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay, you can pay for any extras using Maestro, ​Mastercard, ​Visa and Solo .


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Oystercatcher of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about Oystercatcher

    • Check-in at Oystercatcher is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • Oystercatcher is 1.6 miles from the center of St Ives. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Oystercatcher may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Oystercatcher include:

      • Double

    • Oystercatcher offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Oystercatcher. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.