Ocean Edge

Ocean Edge is a ground-floor two-bedroom cottage in Carbis Bay, sleeping five with one bathroom. The property sits within Gwel Marten, a small residential development on Headland Road, with a private garden that backs onto the South West Coast Path - a direct route to the beach 0.2 miles away.

Inside, the cottage has two bedrooms sleeping five, a dishwasher, and Wi-Fi. The accommodation is on the ground floor, but access from the parking area crosses Headland Road and goes down 18 steps with hand rails, and the merchant notes external steps. Undercover off-road parking is for one car, reached by those same steps.

Carbis Bay beach is a sheltered, south-facing arc of sand with calm water suited to families and swimmers. The beach has consistent lifeguard cover from May to September and is significantly less hectic than St Ives in peak season. From the garden, the coast path runs south toward Porthkidney Beach (1 mile) and west toward Porthminster Beach in St Ives (1.2 miles). St Ives town - harbour, Tate gallery, and seafood restaurants - is roughly a mile along the path.

Best for families or two couples wanting a low-key beach base close to St Ives without dealing with the town's parking. Less good for those needing dog-friendly accommodation.