Stylish coastal retreat in St Ives with parking

A one-bedroom apartment at Glen Croft on Hendra Vean, on the edge of St Ives, with something rare for this town - free private on-site parking. Rated 9.6 by 102 guests, with category scores of 9.9 for comfort and 9.8 for cleanliness, it sits among the highest-rated apartments in the area. Dogs are welcome.

Inside, the apartment has a kitchenette, walk-in shower, soundproofed rooms, minibar, microwave, and TV. A private entrance and bicycle storage add practical value. Free WiFi is included throughout, and a terrace and garden provide outdoor space for catching the evening light.

Carbis Bay is about 450 metres away - a Blue Flag sandy beach with RNLI lifeguards in season and calm sheltered water suited to swimming and paddleboarding. The South West Coast Path runs above the bay and connects it to St Ives harbour along the clifftops, roughly a mile on foot. Tate St Ives on Porthmeor Beach and the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden are both under 3 miles. The branch-line train station in St Ives connects to the mainline at St Erth for car-free travel.

Best for: couples or solo travellers who want the St Ives experience without the parking stress; dog owners; anyone who cycles along the coast path. Less good for: families of more than 2 or those wanting a full kitchen and washing machine - the apartment configuration is compact.