Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate is delighted to announce that Carbis Bay Beach, near St Ives, has retained its Blue Flag status for the 12th year running. Carbis Bay Beach's Seaside Award has also been retained, further bolstering its reputation as one of the best beaches in the UK.

The Blue Flag is a certification awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) which declares that a beach, marina or sustainable boating tourism operator meets its high standards of environmental information, education and management as well as water quality, safety and services. Keep Britain Tidy's Seaside Award scheme, previously known as the Quality Coast Award is the nationwide standard for the best beaches across the UK, ensuring visitors are guaranteed to find a stretch of coast that is clean, safe and well-managed.

 “We are very proud that our Carbis Bay Beach has been awarded Blue Flag status for the 12th year running,” said Stephen Baker, owner and Managing Director of Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate. “The awards are granted to beach operators, who make a special effort to manage their beaches and coastal environment and retaining the status assures guests and visitors of the very highest standards of care.  We maintain and fund all the beach facilities and operations ourselves and take our duty of care very seriously, patrolling daily to ensure we offer our visitors a clean, safe, enjoyable environment. ”

Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate overlooks the Bay's sparkling turquoise waters and offers guests and local residents alike direct access to its privately owned 25 acres of sandy beach. The re-certification comes at a significant time for the Estate, which has undertaken extensive beach regeneration investment to create a new luxury beachside venue with accommodation and further facilities.

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About Carbis Bay Hotel, Spa & Estate

Set within 125 acres, the Carbis Bay Estate comprises the luxury Carbis Bay Hotel with over 47 individually designed rooms, as well as a range of self-catering accommodation and serviced apartments, set against the backdrop of the Estate's privately owned 25-acre Blue Flag beach. This summer will see the launch of the Estate's multi-million pound regeneration project comprising of eight luxury Beach Lodges and Suites, each with outside space and infinity views of St Ives Bay. The development will also include a striking multi-use event space, dining and retail facilities.

Facilities at the hotel include C Bay Spa which offers coastal-inspired treatments, a Sunseeker yacht for private excursions and fine dining at The Sands Restaurant.  Carbis Bay's Beach Club restaurant is positioned immediately overlooking the beach, with outdoor terracing, offering guests a perch to take in panoramic views of the ocean whilst enjoying Mediterranean-style cuisine. All facilities are set within sub-tropical gardens with access to the South West Coast Path and a short stroll into St Ives.

Visit www.carbisbayhotel.co.uk for further information.