The Sanctuary

The Sanctuary is a ground-floor apartment at Gallinas Point on Talland Road in St Ives, sleeping four across two bedrooms with two bathrooms. At 5-star rated with 63 guest reviews on Sykes, it is one of the better-reviewed accessible properties in the town. The south-facing terrace is the standout feature - a private outdoor space that catches afternoon sun while the rest of St Ives gets crowded.

The apartment sits on the ground floor throughout, making it well-suited to guests with limited mobility. Both bedrooms and two bathrooms are step-free from the entrance. A parking space is included - a real advantage in a town where summer parking is a recurring problem. Dishwasher, washing machine, and wifi are all provided. Dogs are welcome. There is no hot tub or sea view from the property, but the terrace and garden compensate with privacy.

Porthminster Beach is about 0.2 miles from the front door - a Blue Flag sandy beach backed by the Porthminster Beach Cafe, with lifeguard cover in season. The Harbour Beach is around 0.3 miles, and Porthmeor Beach - the main surf beach and home of Tate St Ives on the headland above it - is approximately 0.5 miles. The Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden and the Leach Pottery are both within a short walk of the apartment.

Good for: accessible stays in the heart of St Ives, couples or small families wanting beach proximity with parking sorted, and dog owners. Less suited to guests on a tight budget or expecting countryside quiet.