Lanyon

Lanyon is a four-bedroom cottage on Headland Road in Carbis Bay, sleeping eight with sea views across St Ives Bay. The property sits 900 metres from Carbis Bay beach - a Blue Flag sandy cove with lifeguard cover in season.

Inside, four bedrooms include a super-king, a zip-link king (convertible to twin), a king with tempur mattress, and a twin. Two bathrooms each have a bath, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, with an additional ground-floor WC. The sitting room has an open fire, and the kitchen is fitted with an oven, hob, fridge, and coffee maker. A separate dining room provides space for the full group.

The enclosed rear garden has lawn, patio furniture, and a Swedish-style wood-fired hot tub - guests supply their own wood. Private driveway parking is included. Carbis Bay beach is a 10-minute walk down the hill, while Porthkidney Beach - a wide, dune-backed strand in the Hayle Estuary - lies 1.3km away. Porthminster Beach in St Ives is 2.2km along the coast path.

Carbis Bay village has shops and cafes along the main road. St Ives is a 25-minute walk along the coast path or one stop on the St Ives Bay branch line from Carbis Bay halt. Two dogs are welcome at the property.