Lantern Loft St Ives

Lantern Loft sits directly on Lambeth Walk on the St Ives seafront, with unobstructed views across St Ives Bay and the working harbour from the first-floor living room. The 4-star cottage sleeps four across two bedrooms - a king-size and a twin that converts to a king on request - sharing one bathroom.

St Ives is arguably the most visited town in Cornwall, and this property puts you at the centre of it. Porthminster Beach, consistently rated among the best in Cornwall for calm waters and sand, is 0.1km on foot. Porthmeor - the town's north-facing surf beach - is 0.4km. The Tate St Ives gallery sits within 120 metres. Restaurants, fish-and-chip shops and the harbour front are all a short walk from the door.

There is no garden or outdoor space at the property, which is a trade-off for the central position. The St Ives train station, at the end of the scenic branch line from St Erth, is 500m away - giving access to the wider county without needing a car. Parking is available nearby.

Dogs are welcome (1 dog), and binoculars are provided. The position suits anyone who wants to walk to everything - beaches, galleries, restaurants, the harbour - without driving each day. Not great for guests who need outdoor space or quiet away from town activity.

Rated 4.4 from 26 reviews; location scoring 5 out of 5.