Blue Vista

Blue Vista is a third-floor apartment in Gwel Marten on Headland Road, Carbis Bay - a beach resort village one mile from St Ives. The property sleeps eight across four bedrooms.

Four bedrooms include two king-size doubles (one with en-suite bath, shower over, and WC) and two twins. One twin has a TV, Nintendo Wii, and PlayStation 4 with a selection of games. A main bathroom with bath and heated towel rail and a separate shower room with walk-in shower complete the accommodation. The open-plan living space has a kitchen with dishwasher, washer/dryer, coffee machine, and fridge/freezer. A TV with BT Sport and Netflix, a Bose wireless speaker, and Wi-Fi are provided throughout.

The apartment has a seaward-facing balcony with furniture and a south-facing decked terrace - both useful for making the most of the coastal light. Communal gardens with seaward views are shared with other residents. Sheltered off-road parking fits one car. Two cots and a highchair are available on request.

Carbis Bay Beach, a Blue Flag sandy cove with seasonal lifeguards, is 600 metres downhill. Porthkidney Beach, a wide dune-backed strand popular for birdwatching, is 1 mile away. St Ives is a 25-minute walk along the coast path or one stop on the branch line from Carbis Bay halt.

Nearby: Carbis Bay (600m) and Porthkidney Beach (1 mile). See our Carbis Bay guide for more beaches and walks in the area.

Best for a family or group of friends wanting sea views, with two travel cots available and a short walk to Carbis Bay beach. Less suited to those bringing a dog, since dogs are not accepted, or anyone needing ground-floor access, given the third-floor position.