Carbis Bay Holidays - the first green holiday letting agency in St Ives

Following the assessment of Carbis Bay Holidays in July 2011, we are delighted to have been presented with a GOLD Award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) for our commitment and environmentally friendly facilities at Carbis Bay Holidays. The award was very well received by us all, especially after so much effort and commitment has been made to ensure that we reduce our impact on our surroundings.

We always strive for the very best and although we achieved a GOLD on our first assessment, it was by no means easy and meant us reviewing our entire business and renovating our new office with the environment in mind.  We will continue to sustain that same high level of commitment over the years to come and aim to pass on our message of encouragement to our owners and our guests. With that in mind we have created a guide which outlines how our guests can support the local area and environment whilst on holiday with us in St Ives, West Cornwall.

We hope to add a selection of GTBS accredited properties to our portfolio in the coming months to provide guests with the option of a completely green holiday in St Ives.  Watch this space!

Autumn is upon us... latest news from Carbis Bay Holidays

St Ives September Festival draws to a close this weekend and the nights are drawing in…but there is still lots to do in West Cornwall to keep any visitor to the area happy!

Cornish Food and Drink Festival this weekend

Truro’s Lemon Quay hosts the 8th Cornwall Food & Drink Festival running from this Friday 23 to Sunday 25 September 2011.  Entry is free and there’s something for everyone with lots to see and do and the finest selection of food and drink to try and buy.  You can find the event programme here.

Dogs soon welcome on all beaches

After 30^th September, the restrictions on dogs being allowed on some of our beaches are lifted.  Porthkidney Sands and Lelant are always dog friendly, but this time of year, your four legged friend has a wider choice of beaches and can expend some energy on Carbis Bay and Porthmeor beach too (amongst others!).  We’ve a great selection of pet friendly properties available if you are considering a short break or week long stay in St Ives.

Fancy a Winter Break?  You could win an iPad too!

If you're considering a stay with us between November this year and February 2012, look out for future blog posts outlining what’s on during your stay.  We have a great promotion this year, as all customers taking a holidays in St Ives, Carbis Bay and Lelant with us during this period will be entered into a prize draw to win an iPad.  We have four to give away!  You can find out more information on our website.

We'd love to know what the best aspects of your holidays in St Ives are at this time of year.  Do add your comments below.