Treen

Three-bedroom cottage in St Ives sleeping six, set on Burthallan Lane with an open fire, private garden, BBQ terrace, and on-street parking included. Porthmeor Beach - St Ives' main surf beach - is 800 metres away on foot, while the harbour beach is 900 metres in the opposite direction.

Inside, three bedrooms share three bathrooms across the property, which makes it a workable layout for two couples travelling together or a family group of six. The open fire gives the sitting room focus through October and November when Atlantic westerlies roll in. A balcony off the upper level extends the living space outward, and the private garden below has a BBQ for evenings when the weather cooperates.

St Ives has more galleries per square metre than almost any town in the county. Tate St Ives sits directly above Porthmeor Beach - the permanent collection covers Barbara Hepworth, Ben Nicholson, and the wider St Ives School. For calmer water than Porthmeor's Atlantic-facing breaks, Porthminster Beach is 0.6 miles south with a sheltered bay and a well-regarded cafe above the sand.

Best for groups of six who want a base within easy walking distance of multiple beaches and the town's galleries and restaurants. Less good for families with very young children who need ground-floor sleeping arrangements.