St Ives Oceanside Retreat

A great choice for a holiday at the heart of all the action, this coastal cottage is just moments from St Ives' lively harbour. Located on a quiet lane close to Porthmeor Beach, this two-bedroomed holiday home is perfect for a couples' escape to central St Ives.

Granite steps lead up from the quiet lane to the porch; step inside and on the ground floor you'll find a pretty kitchen with all the self-catering must-haves. There is also a lounge/diner where - if you can tear your gaze away from the sea view - you can curl up on the sofa to watch a favourite movie. Stairs from the kitchen lead to the first floor where there are two inviting double bedrooms - one with a sea view - and a stylish tiled shower room.

While there is no outside space at the cottage, St Ives Harbour is just a few steps from your front door - at low tide, there's a sheltered, sandy beach here while the wharf beside it has a fine selection of shops, pubs, cafes and galleries. Much of today's harbour trade involves boat trips and fishing; walk to Smeaton's Pier, still a place of work for the local fishermen. Follow the South West Coast Path around The Island - a headland which juts out into St Ives Bay and is home to the ancient St Nicholas' Chapel - and you'll reach the pristine sands of Porthmeor Beach, popular year-round with surfers and swimmers. Above it, the stunning Tate St Ives art gallery celebrates West Cornwall's connection to the art world.