Hidden in plain sight and just off pretty Street-an-Pol, this charming home offers a holiday hotspot without the hustle and bustle. Meander through cobbled streets and colourful shops to return home to a Mediterranean-style property sleeping six.
Drop off your bags and shoes in the hallway and find yourself in the sociable open-plan kitchen/lounge/diner. Combining pops of colour with architectural flourishes, you’re bound to feel content here. Claim your seat in the lounge area with your book in hand, before deciding what’s for tea. The chic kitchen echoes the light and airy feel of the rest of the open-plan room and features everything you’d need for a comfortable stay, while the nearby dining table offers seats for all of your guests. Bring the outdoors in by throwing open the bi-fold doors onto the courtyard garden, where you can sit with your remaining drinks. Unwind with a glass of something special before making your way to bed. On the ground floor, a sanctuary-like doubled-bedded master bedroom awaits, whilst up an open tread, spiral staircase sits two further bedrooms. In the morning, enjoy a stroll around lively St Ives and bring back takeaway sandwiches from the Cornish Deli (0.1 miles) to eat in the garden.
Dip your toes in the water on St Ives Harbour or relive your childhood building sandcastles on the sandy beach. To find a souvenir to take home, amble through the cobbled streets, where rows upon rows of independent shops, galleries, pubs and cafés are sure to provide some hidden treasures. Keen artists are sure to look around Tate St Ives, whereas fishing enthusiasts may want to try catching a few from the distinctive landmark, Man’s Head (0.5 miles on the South West Coast Path). Many beaches lay in reach of the property, such as Porthgwidden Beach (1 mile), Carbis Bay Beach (1.5 miles) and Hayle Beach (8.5 miles).