Gennaker

Gennaker is a three-bedroom ground-floor apartment in Carbis Bay, set within a small development on Valley Road just 200 metres from the beach. The property sleeps six and sits close to the South West Coast Path, with the St Ives Bay Line rail halt a short walk away.

Inside, the open-plan living space combines kitchen, dining area, and sitting room. The main bedroom has a double bed with en-suite walk-in shower, and there is a second double and a bunk room - all with TVs. A family bathroom with bath and shower serves the remaining bedrooms. The kitchen includes an oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, and dishwasher, while the sitting area has a Smart TV with Sky Sports and Movies.

A front patio with outdoor furniture faces the development's gardens, and off-road parking fits one car. Gas central heating and a washer/dryer are included.

Carbis Bay beach - a Blue Flag sandy cove with seasonal lifeguards and kayak hire - is 200 metres downhill. Porthminster Beach, the south-facing sand below St Ives with its award-winning cafe, is 1.1 miles along the coast path. St Ives town centre is a 25-minute walk or one stop on the branch line, and the Hayle Estuary RSPB reserve lies within easy reach to the west.

Nearby: Carbis Bay (200m) and Porthminster Beach (1.1 miles). See our Carbis Bay guide for more beaches and walks in the area.

Best for families with young children, given the ground-floor bunk room and 200-metre walk to a lifeguarded beach; less suited to dog owners, as the property is not dog-friendly.