4 Fernhill

A 1-bedroom ground-floor apartment at the Fernhill complex in Carbis Bay, sleeping 2 in a king-size bed. The private balcony faces out across St Ives Bay - a clean view of the water that runs west toward the lighthouse at Godrevy.

Inside, the open-plan living area and kitchen are finished to a consistent standard, with a dishwasher included. No washing machine or Wi-Fi, worth noting for longer stays or remote work. The apartment sits in a communal garden with a private path down to Carbis Bay beach 200 metres below.

Carbis Bay beach holds Blue Flag status and has seasonal lifeguards. The South West Coast Path connects the village to St Ives in around 45 minutes on foot, or the branch-line train does the same journey in 3 minutes with views across the bay. Porthminster Beach in St Ives, one of the most sheltered on the north coast, is 1.8km along the path.

Best for couples wanting sea views and a quiet base close to St Ives without peak-summer prices. Less good for those needing parking (none available at the cottage) or bringing a dog - pets are not permitted here. The 13 reviews give this apartment one of the stronger feedback bases in the Fernhill complex.