Karndu Retreat

Karndu Retreat is a two-bedroom ground-floor apartment in Hayle on the north coast of west Cornwall, sleeping four in a king bed and twin room. A 10 rating from 29 reviews and single-level accessible accommodation distinguish it from the older terraced cottages in the town centre.

Inside, the apartment has two bathrooms including an en-suite shower room, and the layout sits entirely on the ground floor with step-free access throughout. The twin beds can be configured as a super king for a second couple. High-specification finishes run across the build, which forms part of the Harvey Quay development.

Outside, the apartment overlooks Carnsew Pool, an RSPB nature reserve flanked by the tidal estuary. Private parking is included. The South West Coast Path runs next to the property, so walkers can pick up the trail straight from the gate. Porthkidney sands is 1 mile away, Carbis Bay 2.1 miles and Gwithian Towans 3 miles.

Hayle itself has a World Heritage harbour, a working railway station and a reputation as a walkers' town. St Ives and St Michael's Mount are both 7 miles away, with Penzance 8 miles and Land's End 18 miles, making the apartment a practical base for west Cornwall. Prices start from GBP 581 per week with Saturday changeovers.

Nearby: Porthkidney Beach (1 mile) and Carbis Bay (2.1 miles). See our Hayle guide for more beaches and walks in the area.

**Best for:** walkers wanting a coast-path base, given the South West Coast Path runs right past the gate and the apartment overlooks the Carnsew Pool nature reserve. **Less good for:** a family wanting to step straight onto sand, since the nearest beach, Porthkidney, is a mile away.