6 Sandy Lane

A first-floor apartment in a small development 100 metres from Carbis Bay beach, sleeping 4 across 2 bedrooms. The glazed balcony has sea views over the bay, and the apartment sits within the Carbis Bay area of St Ives, where most visitors must use the park-and-ride or pay for daily parking.

Inside, the apartment has a Shaker-style kitchen with dishwasher, underfloor heating throughout, and a double-ended bath in the bathroom. One of 7 apartments in the development, so it has a quieter feel than a standalone holiday let. Parking and washing machine are included. The kitchen also has an electric oven and hob, microwave and Nespresso coffee machine, and both bedrooms have 4'6 double beds.

Carbis Bay station is a few minutes' walk for the scenic branch line into St Ives - a practical option in peak season when town parking fills by 9am. Porthminster Beach is 1.1 miles along the coast path, and the harbour and galleries of St Ives are reachable in around 15 minutes on foot. The bay itself has a Blue Flag sandy beach with lifeguard cover across the summer season.

Best for couples or families of 4 wanting direct beach access and sea views without needing to drive into St Ives each day. Less good for those travelling with dogs.