Trecarrack Carthew Way

A three-bedroom house on Carthew Way in St Ives with sea views through large picture windows and a wood burner, Trecarrack sleeps 6 with a garden and parking. Porthmeor beach - the west-facing surf beach popular with the Tate St Ives crowd - is 400 metres. St Ives Harbour beach is 600 metres and Porthminster, the town’s calmer south-facing beach, is 700 metres. You’ll no doubt pass artists working away as you browse the independent shops that dot these cobbled streets.

This two-storey property has a clean, modern interior with grey tones throughout, and the sea views from the many picture windows take centre stage in every room. Three steps lead up to the front door and into an open-plan kitchen/diner with wooden flooring, a Belfast sink and space to eat together, plus an easel by the window for anyone bringing art supplies. Next door is a lounge with the wood burner and a Smart TV. The double bedroom is on this ground floor alongside a family bathroom. Down on the lower-ground floor are two further bedrooms - one king-size, one with a double bunk bed - both sharing the same sea views, plus a second shared bathroom.

At the front of the property is a patio with a bench, table and chairs for morning coffee, looking out as the surfers set up for the day. There's a handy outdoor shower for rinsing off wetsuits and sandy hair before heading back indoors.

**Best for:** surfers or art-loving couples wanting sea views from every bedroom and easy access to Porthmeor. **Less good for:** anyone needing single-level living, since two of the three bedrooms are down on the lower-ground floor.

Nearby: Porthmeor Beach (400m) and St Ives Harbour Beach (600m). See our St Ives guide for more beaches and walks in the area.