Cornish Pearl

Cornish Pearl is a three-bedroom cottage for six in central St Ives, with sea views from a second-floor balcony.

A king-size room, a double and a twin share a single bathroom, giving a family varied bed types but limited bathroom capacity for a full group. WiFi, a dishwasher and washing machine are included, and one dog can stay under the property's one-dog limit.

An enclosed front garden adds outdoor space at ground level, and a parking space is included, unusual for a central St Ives cottage.

Porthminster Beach and St Ives Harbour Beach are each 400 metres away, while Porthmeor Beach is 600 metres from the cottage, putting three beaches within easy walking distance. The central location also places the town's galleries within reach, including the Tate St Ives on Porthmeor and the Barbara Hepworth Museum, both part of the artists' colony that has drawn painters to St Ives since the 1880s.

With a parking space and three beaches within 600 metres, the car can stay put once guests have arrived.

**Best for:** Families wanting three bedroom types, a sea-view balcony, an enclosed garden and parking within easy walk of three beaches.

**Less good for:** Six guests sharing one bathroom, or anyone needing step-free access.