Flat 2 7 Barnoon Terrace

Flat 2 at 7 Barnoon Terrace is a one-bedroom apartment in St Ives sleeping two, with direct sea views across the bay. The position on a Victorian terrace above the town is the key draw - few apartments in St Ives put you this close to the beach while still offering sea views from indoors.

The apartment occupies the second floor of the terrace and has one double bedroom and a single bathroom. High ceilings give the rooms more volume than the exterior suggests, and a bay window seat is the right spot to take in the water. WiFi is included. A shared tiered garden is available for the building's guests to use; dogs are not accepted.

Porthmeor Beach is about 100 metres away - the surf beach that faces the Atlantic and draws both swimmers and board riders. St Ives Harbour Beach is the same distance in the other direction, sheltered and good for paddling. Porthminster Beach is under 0.25 miles south. The Tate St Ives gallery is a 5-minute walk. St Ives centre is car-free in summer, with a park-and-ride at Lelant Saltings.

Best for couples or solo travellers who want to be in the heart of St Ives without a car and value sea views and beach access over kitchen equipment. Less good for anyone needing a full kitchen or more than 2 beds.