Echo Beach St Ives

This apartment sits above the main shopping street in St Ives, moments from the harbour with views across St Ives Bay towards Hayle, Gwithian and Godrevy Lighthouse. Shops, restaurants, cafes and bars are all on the doorstep, though it can get busy at peak times. Porthminster Beach is a short walk, and Porthmeor Beach and Tate St Ives are 200 metres away. The Barbara Hepworth Museum is around the corner. The South West Coast Path runs along the coast, and Newlyn is 10 miles, with Land's End and St Michael's Mount both within 20 miles.

A wide staircase in the shared hallway leads up to the first-floor apartment. The family shower room sits beside a super-king-size bedroom with floor-to-ceiling bay windows - the bed is a zip-and-link that separates into twins on request. The open-plan lounge, kitchen and diner has wooden flooring, a large bay window over the main street, two sofas and a Smart TV. The kitchen is fitted for family meals, with a dining table for gathering together. The second bedroom, on the other side of the lounge, has a king-size bed and en-suite shower room.

There is no outside space, but the beach and all amenities are moments from the door.

Nearby: St Ives Harbour Beach (100m) and Porthmeor Beach (200m). See our St Ives guide for more beaches and walks in the area.

Best for couples or small groups wanting a central St Ives base within walking distance of five beaches and the harbour restaurants. Less good for anyone wanting a quiet setting, since the apartment sits above a busy town-centre street.