4 Draycott Terrace

4 Draycott Terrace is a five-bedroom terraced house in St Ives spread across four floors, sleeping 9. The bedroom layout is unusually flexible for a house this size: two king-size rooms, a double, a single and a bunk bedroom cover the upper floors, making it practical for mixed groups of adults and children without forcing anyone into an awkward arrangement. Sea views frame most rooms toward Porthminster Beach, which is 500 metres from the front door.

The living room on the first floor has a period open fire - a focal point for evenings after a day at the beach. Juliet balconies on multiple levels extend the sense of space toward the water. Below the house, a full basement games room with a table tennis table on a slate floor gives an indoor activity option that matters most on rainy west Cornwall days.

On-site parking is included, which at this scale of property - 9 guests - is a significant practical advantage. The South West Coast Path is accessible nearby, and central St Ives with its restaurants, galleries and harbour is a short walk downhill.

Rated 4.6 from 8 reviews on HolidayCottages, with consistent 4-star scores across all categories. Dogs are welcome. Best for large families or groups of friends who want a central St Ives house with enough space to spread out. Less good for smaller groups where the size becomes an expense that isn't justified.