Cornwall, Cornwall, South West England, England

REFNO:548756. This home, located on a quiet residential street above Carbis Bay’s Parthrepta Beach, is the perfect base from which solo travellers, couples or small families can explore the coastal towns and beaches of St Ives Bay including Carbis Bay, which is just a fifteen-minute walk from your door. The annexe offers a small gravel courtyard at the back of the home which is ideal for sun-soaked mornings enjoying a leisurely breakfast alfresco, or an afternoon tea with fresh Cornish cream, jam and scones. Wander Carbis Bay’s crescent of white sands and turquoise waters or go on a water adventure and grab a paddleboard or kayak from the beach-based surf school. For beautiful walks, we can highly recommend the coast path from here to St Ives, which showcases spectacular views over the bay, and the 1.9km walk has a gentle ascent meaning the whole family can enjoy the scenery and bracing sea air. Or, if that sounds like too much for you, the single-track railway of the St Erth line follows that same path along the coast offering passengers an incredible vantage point to see all of St Ives Bay and beyond. After a busy day, the home’s open-plan living space will provide you with a comfortable sofa to unwind from your beach days, while the dining area beckons you to share meals and discuss your plans for the following day over a delicious dinner. Home truths: *This home is a self-contained annex, your hosts own the nearby house *There is parking for one car on-site – please park on the left-hand side only to allow the property owners access to their own parking on the right *There is additional parking nearby, however, this is first-come first-served *There is a two-seater sofa here which can be converted into a bed for up to two children *The bedroom has a hanging rail for clothes and minimal storage so you may wish to pack light *You'll have your own private entrance here *The bathroom has an electric demisting mirror *Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace