4 St Gwithian

A 2-bedroom apartment in a Victorian house on Headland Road, Carbis Bay, sleeping 4 with a sea-view master bedroom and a bunk room for younger guests. The property sits in a residential road above the bay, 700 metres from Carbis Bay beach - one of Cornwall's Blue Flag coves, with shallow water and seasonal lifeguard cover.

The first-floor apartment has an open-plan living area opening onto a private balcony with sea views across St Ives Bay. The shared garden connects directly to the South West Coast Path, giving immediate access to cliff walks in both directions. WiFi and parking are included. One bathroom serves both bedrooms.

Carbis Bay station - a branch line halt connecting to St Erth in 12 minutes - is close to the property. The branch line runs one stop north to St Ives: a 25-minute walk along the coast path, or a short train ride. Porthminster Beach in St Ives is 2.1km along the path and accessible without a car. The Carbis Bay Hotel, which hosted the G7 summit in 2021, is visible from the headland.

Best for two couples or a family who want a coast path base with easy access to St Ives without being in the town itself. Less good for guests who need a car - the surrounding roads are steep and parking is limited to one space.