The Pearl

The Pearl is a two-bedroom cottage on Trelyon Avenue in St Ives, sleeping 4 across two floors. One of 36 reviewed properties from this area, it sits in a residential street above the harbour, making it a practical base for a small group wanting to walk to the town's beaches and galleries without renting by the night.

Inside, the cottage has 1 bathroom, a dishwasher, Wi-Fi, and allocated parking - a genuine advantage in a town where summer parking can be difficult. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering. No pets; this is a town-centre property suited to people who plan to spend most of their time out.

Porthminster Beach is roughly 0.3 miles on foot, St Ives Harbour Beach is 0.4 miles, and Porthmeor - the surf beach on the north side of the town - is about 0.6 miles. The Tate St Ives on Porthmeor and the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden are both walkable. The town has a working branch-line railway station with trains to St Erth.

Best for couples or two friends sharing who want easy access to St Ives' beaches, restaurants, and galleries with parking sorted. Less good for families with dogs, or groups of more than 4.