Netherton Island Road

This compact 1-bedroom ground-floor apartment in St Ives' Downalong area sleeps 2 in a double bed. The open-plan space has a well-equipped kitchen and dining area, an armchair and Smart TV in the lounge, and a shower room. The stable door entrance and compact footprint keep everything straightforward for two.

Fore Street's independent shops are 0.5 miles on foot, good for fish and chips and watching artists at work on the cobbled side streets, and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Tate St Ives are within easy walking distance too. This is an active seaside town with a wealth of sandy beaches, a harbour offering boat trips to the surrounding islands, and two world-renowned galleries all close by. Keen surfers will find celebrated beaches right here, plus good water conditions in the nearby town of Hayle, 5 miles away.

This compact studio makes the most of its space and feels cosy and homely throughout. Enter via the stable doors into the open-plan living area and bedroom, complete with armchairs and a double bed. The kitchen/dining area is well-equipped for evenings dining in - pick up some freshly caught seafood to cook something good. Switch on the Smart TV/DVD player when evening comes and climb into bed for a film-watching night in. A handy shower room completes the accommodation.

This property has no outdoor space, but St Ives' many beaches are just metres away for sunshine and fresh air.

Best for couples wanting a walkable central base without a car, since there's no on-site parking and the ground-floor layout keeps things simple. Less good for guests travelling with a dog, as pets aren't accepted here, or groups larger than 2.

Nearby: Porthgwidden Beach (100m) and Porthmeor Beach (300m). See our St Ives guide for more beaches and walks in the area.