7 Trevose House

A two-bedroom top-floor apartment in Carbis Bay, sleeping four, with sea views and a parking space. The building sits 500 metres from Carbis Bay beach - a Blue Flag sandy beach on St Ives Bay with consistent calm water, sheltered from the prevailing westerly wind by the headland to the south.

The apartment is open-plan across the lounge, kitchen and dining area, with two separate bedrooms and a shared bathroom. The top-floor position gives sea views from the living space. A Smart TV, washing machine, and WiFi are included. Rates start from £299 per night, which for two bedrooms on St Ives Bay is competitive - comparable properties in central St Ives regularly push above £400. The property has 4 reviews on Luxury Coastal with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Porthminster Beach in St Ives is 2.4km along the coast - reachable on foot via the South West Coast Path, or by taking the St Erth branch line train, which stops at both Carbis Bay and St Ives stations in under 5 minutes. Porthkidney Beach, a quieter stretch of sand backed by National Trust dunes, is 1.7km east along the bay. The Tate St Ives gallery, the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden, and the harbour are all within reach once you are in town.

Best for families or two couples who want a quieter base than central St Ives, with easy beach access and the flexibility to walk or take the train into town for dinner. Less good for anyone needing more than 4 sleeping spaces, a hot tub, or dog-friendly accommodation.