Mordros

Mordros is a three-bedroom apartment in St Ives with sea views across the harbour from the balcony. The apartment sleeps six across three bedrooms with two bathrooms, and is one of the few St Ives rentals in this price bracket that accepts dogs and has off-street parking - both rare in a town where street parking is severely limited. Priced from £479/night.

Inside, the apartment has a dishwasher, washing machine, and a garden - enough space for a family to spread out after a day at the beach. Two of St Ives' main beaches are within walking distance: Porthminster Beach is 500m away and St Ives Harbour Beach 700m. Porthmeor Beach, the surf beach on the north side of the headland, is 0.6 miles.

St Ives has more galleries per square metre than most cities. The Tate St Ives is directly above Porthmeor beach - the sculpture garden looks out to sea. The Barbara Hepworth Museum is five minutes on foot from the harbour. The narrow streets of Downalong fill up fast in August; staying here rather than trying to drive in each day makes a real difference.

Best for families or groups wanting sea views, dog-friendly accommodation, and direct beach access in St Ives. Less good for those on a budget - at £479/night, this is a premium town-centre option.