Apartment 1 Llewellan

Apartment 1, Llewellan is a ground-floor one-bedroom apartment on Headland Road in Carbis Bay, 2.1 miles from St Ives, sleeping 2, with every room on the ground floor and far-reaching views over St Ives Bay. Off-road parking is included, which is worth noting in St Ives where summer parking near the harbour costs £5-8 per hour.

The apartment has one bedroom and one bathroom, with WiFi, a dishwasher and a washing machine provided. A shared garden adds outdoor space; it is enclosed, shared with one other apartment, and gives direct access onto the coast path. Changeover day is Wednesday, with check-in from 3pm and check-out by 10am.

Carbis Bay beach is 800 metres south along the coastal path - a sheltered, sandy bay that spreads its crowds better than the town beaches in July and August. Porthkidney Beach, a quieter strip backed by dunes, sits 0.8 miles further along. Porthminster Beach lies 1.4 miles in the other direction, below the railway station. St Ives town centre, with its galleries, independent shops and the Tate St Ives, is 2.1 miles away.

Best for two people who want car-optional access to both St Ives and Carbis Bay, with the beach, a shop and a pub all within five minutes' walk. Guests who need step-free access should check with the owner before booking. One well-behaved pet is welcome, though smoking is not permitted at the apartment.