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. It carries a 5-star rating from 79 Sykes reviews, which is the strongest signal in a competitive local market.

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 1.7km by foot. 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.