4 Fernhill

A 1-bedroom ground-floor apartment at the Fernhill complex in Carbis Bay, sleeping 2 in a king-size bed. The private balcony faces out across St Ives Bay - a clean view of the water that runs west toward the lighthouse at Godrevy.

Inside, the open-plan living area and kitchen are finished to a consistent standard, with a dishwasher included. The kitchen also has an electric oven and hob, microwave and coffee machine, and a washer/dryer sits in a separate storage cupboard. One well-behaved dog is welcome, for a small additional charge. The apartment sits in a communal garden with a private path down to Carbis Bay beach 200 metres below.

Carbis Bay beach holds Blue Flag status and has seasonal lifeguards. The South West Coast Path connects the village to St Ives in around 45 minutes on foot, or the branch-line train does the same journey in 3 minutes with views across the bay. Porthminster Beach in St Ives, one of the most sheltered on the north coast, is 1.1 miles along the path.

Best for couples wanting sea views and a quiet base close to St Ives without peak-summer prices. The apartment has one bathroom and a king-size bed, and the nearest beach, Carbis Bay, is 200 metres away.