Moonsail

Moonsail is a ground-floor 2-bedroom apartment at The Spinnakers on Valley Road, Carbis Bay, sleeping 4 across 2 bathrooms. The ground-floor position makes it one of the more accessible options in the area - no internal steps.

The apartment includes a private hot tub in the garden area - an unusual addition at this price point for Carbis Bay. Parking, wifi, dishwasher, washing machine, and BBQ are all included. Dogs are welcome. Changeover is Saturday, which suits guests who prefer a quieter mid-week break.

Carbis Bay beach is 200 metres downhill - a sheltered, south-facing cove with fine sand and calmer water than Cornwall's north coast. Porthminster Beach is 1.1 miles by foot, and St Ives Harbour Beach, in the town itself, is 1.2 miles away. St Ives town centre - the Tate, the harbour, and the fish restaurants along Wharf Road - is a 20-minute walk along the coast path, or one stop on the St Erth branch line from Carbis Bay station.

Best for: couples or small families who want hot tub access with the beach close by, and guests who need step-free ground-floor accommodation. Less good for: groups larger than four - the apartment is compact and the sleeping arrangements are fixed at 4.