Glas Mor

Glas Mor is a two-bedroom apartment at Barepta Cove, Headland Road, Carbis Bay, sleeping 4 with 2 bathrooms. Rated 5 stars across 65 reviews on Sykes, it's one of the more consistently well-reviewed properties in this part of Cornwall. Sea views and beach proximity are the two features guests single out most.

Inside: two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a sitting room, and a kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine. Wi-Fi and parking included. No hot tub, no dog facilities, no wood burner - clean and well-kept rather than feature-heavy.

Carbis Bay beach is 700m downhill - a sheltered sandy cove, largely protected from the Atlantic swell that catches the north-facing beaches. St Ives is 2km along the coast path, or a two-minute ride on the St Ives branch line from Carbis Bay station. St Ives has the Tate gallery on Porthmeor beach, the Barbara Hepworth Museum, and a tight grid of independent galleries and restaurants. Porthkidney Beach, a quieter and less visited stretch of sand, is 1.4km in the other direction along the estuary. Changeover is Saturday.

Best for couples or families with young children who want reliable beach access and easy access to St Ives. Less suitable for dog owners or guests who need a ground-floor arrangement.