2 Trevail Apartments

2 Trevail Apartments is a ground-floor apartment in St Ives town centre, 300 metres from Porthminster Beach - the sheltered south-facing sand below the railway station, popular with families and paddleboarders. Two bedrooms sleep 4: a king-size room and a bunk bedroom suited to children. The lounge has a coal-effect electric fire for cooler evenings, and a shared courtyard at the rear gives outdoor seating with chairs and a table.

On-site parking is included in the booking - a genuine practical advantage in St Ives, where central street parking is scarce and the council car parks charge by the day. A washing machine and dishwasher are on site.

Porthmeor Beach, the north-facing surf beach on the opposite side of the headland, is 800 metres away. Tate St Ives - the gallery with its ocean views and rotating programme of contemporary art - is close by. St Ives Harbour Beach is 500 metres from the front door.

Rated 4.4 from 9 reviews on HolidayCottages, with consistent 4-star scores across cleanliness, equipment, comfort and location. Dogs are welcome throughout. Best for families with young children who want a central base with private parking and easy beach access. Works well for two couples sharing costs. Not great for groups wanting a large communal living space - the footprint is compact for more than 4 people.