Escape to The Mustard Tree, where the warmth of a local breakfast sets the tone for your day. With free in-room WiFi and self parking, this beachside retreat near Carbis Bay Beach is perfect for unwinding.
St Ives Rd, Carbis Bay, St Ives, England, TR26 2JX
What's nearby
Carbis Bay Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Porthminster Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
St Ives Harbour - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
Porthmeor Beach - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
Tate St. Ives - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Getting around
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 54 min drive
Lelant Station - 3 min drive
Lelant Saltings Station - 5 min drive
Carbis Bay Station - 8 min walk
Restaurants
Mine Brewing Taproom - 3 min drive
Hub - 4 min drive
The Three Ferrets - 4 min drive
Bier Huis Grand Cafe - 4 min drive
Harbour Gourmet Fish & Chips - 4 min drive
About this property
The Mustard Tree
At The Mustard Tree, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of St Ives Harbour and Carbis Bay Beach. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and local cuisine breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Also, this bed & breakfast is within a short drive of St. Michael's Mount.
At a glance
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Hotel size
7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
What to do
Beach nearby
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between October 29 and December 28.
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
The Mustard Tree St Ives
The Mustard Tree Bed & breakfast
The Mustard Tree Bed & breakfast St Ives
Frequently asked questions
Is The Mustard Tree currently open?
The property is closed between October 29 and December 28.
Does The Mustard Tree offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Mustard Tree does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Mustard Tree?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Mustard Tree?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Mustard Tree?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around The Mustard Tree like?
The Mustard Tree is a short 8-minute walk from Carbis Bay Station and 11 minutes' walk from Carbis Bay Beach.
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Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10
Cleanliness
9.8
Amenities
10
Staff & service
9.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as great, excellent, and cooked to perfection with a variety of choices. (39 reviews)
The property is within walking distance to a beautiful beach and offers a great location for accessing other coastal areas. (8 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
Great location, clean rooms, lovely breakfast and helpful hosts.
Alan
Alan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2025
Great stay
Friendly welcome & a comfortable room with plenty of amenities
Gregory
Gregory, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2024
Very nice place , close to beaches etc. great breakfast, great hospitality, a place to return to every
Year.
Wesley
Wesley, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2024
lovely staff, fabulous breakfast, nice clean room, good wifi
Jan
Jan, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2025
We had a lovely stay at The Mustard Tree. Mark and Anna were excellent hosts, and our room was spotless. Breakfast was cooked to order and very good. Mark and Anna both worked really hard to ensure we had everything we needed. We look forward to returning.
Susan
Susan, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2025
Fabulous accommodation
Welcoming and friendly owners. Excellent accommodation - great breakfast choices and very well prepared.
Location in Carbis Bay with a shuttle train to St Ives and St Erth nearby as well as a convenient bus service.
Roger
Roger, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2025
Mini break
Simple but fantastic breakfast option and top quality bedding perfect location for my needs and well looked after by the staff
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
Great place to stay near St. Ives
We had a lovely stay at Mustard Tree. Anna and Mark are great hosts - we were given a very warm welcome at check-in and they also dedicated time to chat with guests and offered invaluable travel tips around Cornwall. Rooms were clean and had everything we needed.
Overall an excellent experience - would highly recommend!
Cecilia
Cecilia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2025
Had a lovely stay at the Mustard Tree, very friendly and lovely room, fantastic breakfast, thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Keith Williams.
Keith
Keith, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2024
Lovely B and B
Mark and Anna were terrific hosts- very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was excellent and cleanliness top notch.
Cathy
Cathy, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2024
Great hospitality, lovely people. Fantastic clean place
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
Everything was excellent,very clean and friendly people
daly
daly, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2024
Great place to stay
Loved it!
Very clean and friendly. Not far from the beautiful Carbis Bay beach.
Excellent breakfast 👌
Dawn
Dawn, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2025
It’s a very nice location to either Carbis bay and St Ives. Very friendly and I felt like a family accommodation there. Very friendly and well looked after to us.
Tamas
Tamas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2024
Very friendly, Room beautiful and clean, lovely views. Excellent breakfast lots of choices. Good parking facilities.
Diane
Diane, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2024
Great stay, lovely breakfast and accommodating hosts. Will be back
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2025
Mark and Anna were brilliant hosts and have such a good knowledge of the area. The place is also very good if you are travelling around easy transport links. Parking is good. The rooms are very nice and clean with tea making facilities and mini fridge with water. I would recommend it to anyone.
ulla
ulla, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2024
Place was so clean. Breakfast was sumptuous and all local produce. One of the cleanest places I have ever stayed .
Jaya
Jaya, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2023
Very enjoyable stay, room was very clean and well presented.
Mark & Anna are very polite and look after their guest well.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2024
Family-friendly, with great attention to detail. THanks Mark & family!
Juan
Juan, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2024
Clean, comfy, friendly and lovely
The place is spotlessly clean, Mark and Anna are friendly, helpful and approachable, breakfast was great and the facilities in the room were just what was needed. The bed was comfy and warm too! I had a really great stay and would definitely recommend staying here.
Maggi
Maggi, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2024
Lovely place, very clean. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Excellent breakfast, nothing was too much trouble. Will be staying again.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2023
Mustard Tree
Really enjoyed my stay, owners friendly, room and bathroom clean and beautiful location
Andrew
Andrew, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2024
Hard to find, but very sweet small hotel. Mark was very accommodating. Nice breakfast.
mary
mary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2024
Mark was truly a wonderful host
Very caring and kind to all the Guests as I noticed at the breakfast table .
I will strongly recommend any one visiting the area to stay for night to experience the Hospitality .