1 bedroom Cottage near Carbis Bay, Cornwall, England

Set in a prime position overlooking one of the UK’s most awarded beaches, Keynvor Blue offers couples a sublime Cornish retreat where you can while your days away down on the beach or explore the many stunning seaside towns that pepper St Ives Bay. Inside there’s a light-filled, beautifully styled open plan living / dining space with terrific sea views showcased from the bay window. A small yet perfectly formed separate kitchen is equipped with all you’ll need to rustle up breakfast, lunch and dinner, while the delightfully minimalist master bedroom feels spacious, bright and airy. A contemporary bathroom with large walk-in cubicle and rain head means you’ll be able to de-sand in minutes before catching the nearby train to St Ives for an evening of delicious food and drink, or a picnic down on the beach where you can watch the sun set over the bay.

Just a short stroll down the hill, Carbis Bay’s Blue Flag beach sparkles in secluded grandeur with its turquoise blue waters and bleached sands perfect for family-friendly days of relaxation. Home to a variety of water-sports equipment hire, there are SUP safaris, eco tours and lessons on offer so that visitors of all ages and abilities can take to the surf. Nearby St Ives bustles with restaurants and boutique shops, so for non-beach days there’s plenty to see and do in the area.