Ivy Mount

Ivy Mount is a Victorian house in the village of Lelant, close to St Ives. It sleeps 6 in three first-floor bedrooms and has two bathrooms. Downstairs there is a lounge and a separate dining room, each with a wood burner.

The kitchen and a sunroom open onto a large, fully enclosed private garden at the rear, which can also be reached through the utility room. A side gate lets guests come in from a beach trip or dog walk without going through the house, and a covered decking area suits meals outside. Wi-Fi is included and up to 2 pets are welcome. Parking is on the road in front of the house and on the adjoining streets, so there is no private space.

A bus stop 50 metres away has a frequent service into St Ives, and Lelant station on the St Ives branch line is a short walk, which helps in high season when parking in Carbis Bay and St Ives is difficult. The branch line also links with the main line at St Erth. Porthkidney Beach, about 0.9 miles away, is within walking distance and dog-friendly all year.

Best for families and dog owners who want an enclosed garden and a car-light stay. Less good for anyone who needs private parking, or who cannot manage stairs, as all three bedrooms are upstairs.