Sand Dunes 6 The Manor

Sand Dunes 6 The Manor is a first-floor two-bedroom apartment in Lelant, sleeping four with two bathrooms. Listed with Sykes Holiday Cottages and rated 4 out of 5 from 23 reviews, it sits within Manor Close - a small residential development on the edge of Carbis Bay - with Porthkidney Beach 800 metres away on foot. Changeover day is Saturday.

Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, Wi-Fi, parking, dishwasher, and washing machine are all included. Dogs are welcome. The apartment is on the first floor with no lift, which is worth noting for guests with heavy luggage or any mobility requirements.

Porthkidney is a sheltered stretch on the Hayle estuary side, noticeably quieter than Carbis Bay's main beach even in August. Carbis Bay beach - a south-facing sandy cove with calm, clear water - is 2.3km away by road. Lelant station is a short walk from the development; the St Ives Bay Line follows the water's edge to St Ives in around 12 minutes, which avoids the parking problem entirely for anyone visiting the town in summer. Porthminster Beach is 3.8km from the apartment.

Best for couples or small families who want calm-water beach access at Porthkidney while keeping the option of a quick rail trip into St Ives for the day. Less suited to guests looking for a large Atlantic surf beach on foot - this stretch of coast faces the estuary, not the open ocean.