Shamal

Shamal is a three-bedroom cottage in Carbis Bay sleeping six on a reverse-level plan over three floors, with 2 bathrooms, all three bedrooms on the ground floor and the living areas above. The property has a rear gravel garden with a patio and off-road parking, and sits 300m from Carbis Bay beach - one of the finest stretches of sand on the north Penwith coast. Porthminster Beach is 1 mile further and St Ives harbour beach 1.2 miles from the door.

The layout suits families and multi-generational groups, and the patio gives space to eat outside. The merchant notes that the entrance is on the ground floor with no steps, but an open wooden flight of stairs leads up to the kitchen and living areas, so it is not suited to anyone who cannot manage stairs. A dishwasher and a washer/dryer are included. No pets.

Carbis Bay village has a convenience store and a handful of cafes. St Ives - with Tate St Ives, the Sloop Inn, and independent galleries throughout Downalong - is a short drive or a pleasant coastal walk away. The branch-line train between St Erth and St Ives stops at Carbis Bay station, making the town easy to reach without a car.

Best for groups who want beach proximity, ground-floor bedrooms, and a manageable base for St Ives. Less good for anyone looking to bring a dog.