Conveniently located in the centre of St Ives, at Gallinas Point, this two-bedroom, ground floor apartment, benefits from a private enclosed terrace, a short stroll from the harbour, St Ives scenic railway and the stunning Porthminster Beach.
Sleeping four plus an infant, and welcoming pets, it’s the ideal base for a romantic escape or a holiday for all the family, including four legged members.
Whether cooking, dining or relaxing, the clever open plan design of the living area allows you to easily socialise with all your guests, the whole space is bathed in natural light, through sliding patio doors, which leads out to a private enclosed terrace, a calming feeling flows throughout with a neutral palette and artwork of the local area, relax in either of the two comfortable leather chairs or two seater sofa, seating up to four people, set the mood lighting and enjoy the entertainment on the large smart television, including Freeview.
The open plan kitchen and dining area is within the living area, a solid oak and glass table has seating for four, perfect for entertaining and socialising with the designated chef, the contemporary kitchen is well-appointed with high gloss units and beautiful walnut work tops, it offers everything you need for your stay, a separate utility room off the hallway houses a washer/dryer.
Choose from two comfortable bedrooms, the master king sized room with a private en-suite and enclosed shower or the twin room, conveniently located next to the family bathroom, both rooms are beautifully presented with crisp cotton bed linen and offer plenty of storage space.
A family bathroom with a bath and shower over, is adjacent to the bedrooms, enjoy a long relaxing soak after a busy day on the beach.
A forward-facing enclosed decked terrace, accessed via the living area, is a superb spot to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner and Cornwall’s healthy outdoor lifestyle, it’s a great spot for the dog too, a table and chairs seating up to four people are provided, so sit back and relax to a slower pace of life.
Dining out in St Ives is a pleasure with a variety of restaurants and a working harbour ensuring a fresh supply of sea food daily, the nearest beach Porthminster is a stunning stretch of golden sand and offers sea view dining in a restaurant or beach café, St Ives is surrounded by sandy beaches and it’s pretty cobbled streets are filled with unique independent shops and art galleries full of local art, the town has inspired many famous artists some of their work can be enjoyed at the Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden.
Many families enjoy walks with their dogs and the South West Coast Path, accessed nearby, heads towards the year-round pet friendly Porthkidney Beach, some beaches have dog restrictions as they have been awarded Blue Flag status due their crystal-clear waters, these are fabulous for swimming and surfing, including Carbis Bay Beach, which is reached either by walking or on the breath-taking scenic railway.
For an unforgettable day out head to the Eden Project for a walk above the rainforest canopy, or discover the beauty of Cornwall’s lost garden at Heligan, both are near St Austell, discovering the filming locations of the TV series Doc Martin or Poldark can be fun with hidden caves, quaint harbours and historical tin mines to find, or for a little romance catch a show with the Atlantic ocean as your backdrop and the stage set on the edge of a Cornish cliff, at the Minack, near Land’s End or watching the majestic sight of the sun setting over St Michael’s mount, a castle on its own island near Penzance.
This aptly named holiday apartment offers a calming effect, just like the crystal clear waters of the Cornish coast enjoyed just a few steps away from its door.