Stroll down from this welcoming apartment and you can be setting up your sunshade on the palm-fringed Porthminster Beach in no time. Brilliantly located just moments from the shops, galleries and eateries of popular St Ives, and with a parking space, too, this is a comfortable couple’s retreat or solo getaway at any time of the year.
This ground-floor apartment for adults only has a fresh, bright and modern feel, with an open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner that’s inviting and comfortable. The well-designed kitchen has all the equipment you’ll need to whip up a hearty breakfast or a romantic dinner a deux, and there’s a dining table for two by the window. When it’s time to relax, head for the sofa and armchair by the TV for a quiet evening in. At bedtime, the spacious double bedroom has ample storage space for clothes, and there’s a handsome bathroom with a shower over the bath.
Many people park up in St Ives and don’t get their car keys out again until they leave - there’s simply so much to do in this popular town. At the lovely Porthminster Beach, less than half a mile downhill from the apartment, you can sunbathe, swim and learn to sea kayak or stand-up paddleboard. There are four other gorgeous beaches in town for you to explore, and on offer are surf lessons and boat trips out on the water, including mackerel fishing, exhilarating RIB rides, or simply tours of the beautiful coastline from a different angle. For a change, head downhill into town and you can indulge in retail therapy to your heart’s content, enjoy some art at Tate St Ives or the fascinating Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, or try some of the town’s many cafes, delis, takeaways and restaurants.