This chic, light, bright first-floor apartment in the centre of St Ives is ideal for a couple looking for a coastal getaway in the heart of this famous Cornish seaside town. The restaurants, cafes, galleries, harbour, and four golden sandy beaches are all within a mile walk of the property. St Ives is one of Cornwall’s top destinations, and the town itself arcs around the working harbour - the heart of this historic fishing community. Lose yourself in the charming, cobbled streets crammed with craft shops and art galleries and top-notch restaurants make this a favourite with foodies.
This beautiful apartment, furnished in a contemporary style, is accessed up a flight of stairs and is all on one level. The open-plan living/dining/kitchen area has a seaside theme, and bold-coloured furnishings bring a vibrancy to the space. The area has a comfortable sofa, Smart TV, and plenty of natural brightness through the two windows, making it a relaxing space to watch the world go by. The kitchen has all the equipment to cook some delicious meals from fresh local ingredients. When it is time to sleep, head to the double bedroom, and a shower room completes the offer of this cosy coastal retreat. There is no garden, but the harbourfront is within 100 metres of your front door, so there are lots of spaces to sit and enjoy the fresh sea air.
St Ives has four fabulous beaches, Porthmeor, Porthgwidden, Harbour Beach and Porthminster, which offer miles of golden sand to stroll along or join the South West Coast Path and take a long walk to Clodgy Point (1 mile) and beyond. There are many attractions close by, including Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens (7 miles) with its panoramic views of the bay, National Trust Trengwainton Garden (9 miles) with its wooded trails and 16th-century country home and for lovers of sea life, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary (20 miles).