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Set right on St Ives’ Porthmeor Beach, this superb two-storey apartment is a seaside dream come true for up to six friends or family members. Explore St Ives’ twisting cobbled lanes, and the myriad of boutiques, galleries, pubs and eateries, inspired and supplied by the sea. Visit Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden (within 300 metres) and immerse yourself in St Ives’ incredible creative spirit. Learn to surf on Porthmeor Beach’s rolling waves whilst sheltered from the elements. Other beaches nearby are Bamaluz, Porthgwidden and Porthminster Beach (all within a mile). Further afield, you’ll find the delights of Hayle (5 miles), Penzance (8.5 miles), St Agnes (23 miles) and Falmouth (27.5 miles) and watch plays from the cliff-top Minack Theatre (18 miles). Half a mile from the coast at Marazion (9 miles) is St Michael’s Mount, a majestic medieval castle sitting proud on a high, rocky island. St Ives has many yearly events, like the Food & Drink Festival in May, and the Music & Arts Festival in September.

Inside you’ll find a sweet open-plan space of cool contemporary design, with beautiful wooden floors throughout. Both the ground floor lounge/kitchen/diner and the first-floor king-size bedroom have sublime views of the sea, which constantly change throughout the day. Enjoy freshly-caught seafood at the dining table, cooked in the well-equipped kitchen. There are two sofas in the lounge, one of which is a double sofa bed. Open-tread stairs lead up to the first floor, where there are two bedrooms, both of which have a TV. The king-size bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room, guests in the twin room can make use of the soothing family bathroom.

From the lounge, head out on to the wonderful balcony, which is right on the beach. Private access to the beach is available in summer, weather permitting.