Rooms here are miniscule, but the marvellous view of Godrevy Lighthouse and the bay beneath our window with gannets diving every few minutes compensated. Very convenient location a couple of minutes' walk from the train station and a few parking spaces for guests available in the nearby long-stay car park. A good breakfast with friendly service. New manager is still... More

I stayed in this quaint little B and B and the view was stunning. I sat in bed looking over the bays with cliffs on either side and a beautiful nearly white beach. I could have stayed in that bed forever. Wayne the host was so helpful and breakfast was yummy. All this and rsituated in St Ives itself. I'd... More

Was let in by a teenager asking if we wanted to book a room said we booked weeks ago, he went back into another room came back asked us to sign a piece of paper, took us to our rooms, handle missing on shower room door, Our room was cold found a small oil heater to put on, cob webs... More

just had 3 nights here. Room 1, lovelly view, , Wayne the manager a gem, absolutely charming, continental brekky delicious BUT the owners should take more pride in the state of the interior of their B&B. STAINES ON NOTICE BOARD ON BACK OF DOOR ? WHAT, BLEACH STAINS ON CARPET IN LOO, DOOR HOOK (CHEAP PLASTIC FELL OFF DOOR )... More

I have been to stay at the carlyon guest house ,and find it to be a very hospitable ,home from home,the manager wayne is very helpfull and a caring person ,nothing is to much for him,and his cleaner Carol,has a wonderfull sence of fun,she keeps the rooms very clean,and again nothing is to much for her,they are a good team,... More

The Carlyon is very conveniently located, a few minutes walk to the station and within easy reach of the centre of town and the harbour. The front rooms have beautiful views over the bay. The stairs are very steep and at the top of the house they are so steep there are handholds on the walls to help you get... More

Stayed in Room 6 - no sea view, but given that we only gave the lovely Wayne 6 hours notice when we decided on a whim to have the weekend in St Ives & he explicitly told us this - it wasn't in anyway a disappointment. In fact we had this family room at the rate of a double -... More

Fabulous We stayed at the Carlyon for three days 31/08/12 through to 03/09/12 and couldnt have asked for a more perfect B&B to stay at, I am so happy I found the Carlyon as it was in the perfect location and Wayne ... [read more] We stayed at the Carlyon for three days 31/08/12 through to 03/09/12 and couldnt have... More

I've just returned from a four night stay at the Carlyon Guest House and I have no complaints whatsoever. We had a lovely room with a fantastic view of Porthminster Beach, which is only a few minutes walk away, very handy in fact, as you can go for a swim, and then pop back to your room at the Carlyon... More