Lanyon

Lanyon is a reverse-level three-bedroom cottage on Burthallan Lane in St Ives, sleeping six. The upper floor holds an open-plan kitchen, dining area, and sitting room with an open fire - an arrangement that makes the most of the elevated site. Three bedrooms sit below on the ground floor.

The bedroom configuration is flexible: a super-king (zip-link, convertible to twin), a king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, and a second twin (also zip-link). A ground-floor bathroom has a bath and shower over; a first-floor shower room serves the living level. The kitchen runs to a double oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, and separate freezer. A balcony adjoins the living room.

Outside, a private garden has decking, furniture, and a built-in charcoal BBQ. Off-road parking is on site. Porthmeor Beach - the Atlantic surf beach directly below Tate St Ives - is 800 metres away. St Ives Harbour Beach, sheltered by Smeaton's Pier, is 900 metres in the other direction. Porthminster Beach is 0.6 miles to the south.

St Ives town centre is a 10-minute walk, with Tate St Ives, the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden, the narrow Fore Street shops, and multiple restaurants in range. A convenience store sits 0.1 miles from the front door.

Best for groups of six who want St Ives beaches within walking distance and a flexible bedroom layout. Less good for anyone who finds stairs difficult - the main living space is on the upper floor.