Shearwater View, 7 Rosemorran

Shearwater View is a first-floor 2-bedroom apartment in a small development in St Ives, sleeping 4 with 1 bathroom. The open-plan living room has a window seat positioned to take in views across St Ives Bay to Godrevy Lighthouse - the same bay that drew artists to this part of Cornwall from the 1880s onward. Rates start from GBP435 per night.

The apartment includes a dedicated parking space, which is a meaningful practical asset in a town where parking is a persistent problem for visitors. A communal garden and terrace are shared with other residents. Inside: well-equipped kitchen/diner, dishwasher, washing machine, and wifi. Note that the property is reached via 10 steps from street level - not suitable for those with mobility requirements.

Porthminster Beach is 400m away - a broad, south-facing bay sheltered from the Atlantic swell, with a well-regarded beachside cafe. St Ives harbour beach is 500m in the other direction. A bus stop outside the development runs down to the town centre, useful for the uphill return after an evening on the harbour. The Tate St Ives on Porthmeor is 800m away.

Best for couples or a family of four who want St Ives on their doorstep with sea views and the security of their own parking. Less good for anyone with limited mobility or those wanting a larger property - this is a compact apartment in a shared development.