2a Mariners Apartments

Central St Ives begins at the door of 2a Mariners Apartments, a ground-floor apartment for three. The king-size bedroom has an en-suite shower room and heated towel rail, while a sofa bed in the lounge provides the third sleeping place.

Curtains can be drawn across the front door in the evening for privacy. The third guest sleeps in the lounge rather than a separate room. Wi-Fi, a washing machine and on-site parking are provided, and dogs are accepted. It has one bathroom and no garden or sea view, which suits a short central-town break rather than a longer self-catering stay. The letting agent scores staff five out of five and cleanliness, equipment and comfort four out of five each.

Porthmeor Beach is 200 metres away, below Tate St Ives. Porthgwidden Beach and St Ives Harbour Beach are each 300 metres from the apartment. The cobbled lanes of old St Ives start outside, and the St Ives guide covers the town's beaches, harbour and galleries.

Twenty holidaycottages reviews give the apartment a rating of 4.5 out of 5, with a three-star grading from the letting agent. **Best for:** a couple or party of three wanting central St Ives, parking and three beaches within 300 metres. **Less good for:** guests wanting outside space, a separate second bedroom, confirmed step-free accommodation or a dishwasher.