Laity Vean Hideaway

Laity Vean Hideaway is a 2-bedroom cottage on the outskirts of Carbis Bay, sleeping 4. The master bedroom has a super-king that separates into twins on request; the second room is a double. It is rated 4.5 stars across five Luxury Coastal reviews, with prices from GBP369 per night.

Inside, a light open-plan living room with Smart TV gives way to a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine. Outside, an enclosed patio garden and access to the shared outdoor swimming pool set this apart from most standard cottages in the area. The pool is a genuine draw for families - not a resort pool, but a calm shared facility. Dogs are welcome. Parking is on site.

Carbis Bay beach is 600 metres away - a south-facing sandy cove with calm water, well-suited to young swimmers. Porthminster Beach is 2.6km further. St Ives town centre is 1.5 miles, reachable on foot along the South West Coast Path or in under 10 minutes on the St Erth branch line from Carbis Bay station, a short walk from the property.

Best for: families wanting pool access close to a safe beach; dog owners who need proximity to St Ives without paying central St Ives rates. Less good for: guests expecting a traditional stone cottage - this is a modern development with shared facilities, not a characterful period property.