Driftwood Haven

Driftwood Haven is a 3-bedroom cottage in Carbis Bay, 300 metres from the Blue Flag beach and within walking distance of St Ives. It sleeps six, accepts one dog, and carries a 5-star rating from 20 guest reviews.

The ground floor has an open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area, plus a utility room with washer/dryer. Upstairs, the three bedrooms - a king, a double with en-suite shower, and a twin - are served by underfloor heating on the ground floor and gas central heating above. A Smart TV with sound bar sits in the living area, and Wi-Fi runs throughout.

Two enclosed gardens - front and rear - give the property private outdoor space, with patio furniture in the front garden. Off-road parking accommodates three cars, which matters in Carbis Bay where summer spaces are scarce.

The beach is a short downhill walk, and the South West Coast Path runs through the village. St Ives is 25 minutes on foot along the cliffs, or one stop on the St Ives Bay branch line from Carbis Bay halt. Porthminster Beach, with its south-facing sand and award-winning cafe, is 1 mile along the coast path.

Nearby: Carbis Bay (300m) and Porthminster Beach (1 mile). See our Carbis Bay guide for more beaches and walks in the area.

**Best for:** a family with one dog wanting to walk to the beach, given the 300-metre downhill walk to Carbis Bay and off-road parking for three cars. **Less good for:** guests wanting bedrooms on the ground floor, since all three bedrooms are upstairs.