3 Sandy Lane

A ground-floor apartment in Carbis Bay, sitting 100 metres above the sand with a private path down to the beach. Two double bedrooms sleep 4, with underfloor heating throughout and a double-ended bath. Parking and a garden are included.

The South West Coast Path runs directly past the front of the cottage - one of the most convenient positions on this stretch of the west Cornwall coast. The St Ives Bay branch-line railway runs below the building, with trains to St Ives taking 3 minutes - a short rail journey with views across the bay.

Carbis Bay beach has Blue Flag status and seasonal lifeguard cover, with a café on the sand in summer. Porthminster Beach in St Ives is 1.8km along the coast path; St Ives harbour beach is 2km. The Carbis Bay Hotel, which hosted the 2021 G7 summit, is on the headland above - its spa is open to non-residents.

Best for families or couples wanting direct beach access and the option to reach St Ives without a car. Less good for groups needing more than 2 bedrooms, or anyone expecting a hot tub or pool - the appeal here is position, not luxury amenities. Starting from GBP809/week via Rural Retreats, it's one of the closest beach-access properties in Carbis Bay.