Above PORTHMINSTER BEACH - - St James Rest - - A STYLISH GROUND-FLOOR PRIVATE APARTMENT - - Kids Love The Cabin Bunk Room - - BEAUTIFULLY REFURBISHED

St James Rest is a ground-floor apartment at 11 Lyonesse Apartments on Talland Road in St Ives, a 5-minute walk above Porthminster Beach. The refurbished property has two bedrooms - including a cabin-style bunk room that appeals to children - and two bathrooms. It scores 8.9 from 71 reviews on Booking.com, with location rated 9.1 and staff 9.7.

The open-plan living area includes a sofa, dining space, and work desk. A wood burner adds warmth in cooler months. Outside, a garden terrace provides seating, and EV charging and free parking are both available on site - a genuine advantage in a town where parking is notoriously limited. WiFi and a washing machine are included. Check-in is at 15:00, check-out at 10:00.

Porthminster Beach, one of St Ives' four beaches, is less than 1 km downhill. Tate St Ives sits on Porthmeor Beach on the town's north side. Carbis Bay is 1.9 km along the coast, and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden is within walking distance in the town centre.

St Ives has drawn artists since the 1880s and the town centre is full of independent galleries, seafood restaurants, and cafes around the harbour. The branch line from St Erth connects directly into the town.