With its stunning coastline, art galleries and critically-adored restaurants, St Ives is the very definition of a quintessential seaside town. And, if you want to see this pretty little corner of Cornwall for yourself, you won't find a better place to stay than this recently modernised house. Inside, the combination of white walls, leafy house plants and simple furnishings make for an unfussy and instantly welcoming space. Our favourite spot to curl up is in the sun room, where a squishy sofa invites you to kick back with a glass of Cornish ale and rest your feet. Keen chefs will have plenty of space to whip up culinary delights in the kitchen, and a Nintendo Retro game console will keep kids busy on rainy days. Where this home really comes alive, however, is in the well-kept garden, which can be admired from the patio as you dine alfresco or soak in the hot tub. Out here, you can't help but feel serene and relaxed – we think it's the perfect place to while away summer evenings, watching as the day fades away. When you can prise yourself away from the bubbles, you'll soon find that the location is excellent, too. It's...Read more about seven minutes on foot to the Blue Flag-awarded Porthmeor Beach, a six-minute stroll from the South West Coast Path, while the eateries, pubs and the bustling harbour can be reached in under fifteen.Read less