24 St Nicholas Court, St Ives is a versatile two-bedroom apartment arranged across the second and third floors of this well-kept coastal building. The compact kitchen is neatly fitted with an electric oven, ceramic hob, fridge / freezer and dishwasher, making self-catering simple and convenient. Step into the open-plan living area where a dining table sits beside the window, perfectly placed to enjoy sweeping views over the rooftops to Porthmeor Beach and the Atlantic beyond. The lounge offers a pair of easy chairs and a sofa bed, providing flexible space to relax or accommodate extra guests after a day on the sand.
Step outside onto the private terrace, accessed from the upstairs bedroom through French doors, where a table and chairs invite lazy mornings and sundowners with a view of the sea. The first bedroom, on the main living floor, features a zip-and-link twin configuration that can convert to a super-king for couples. Upstairs, the second bedroom is a bright, airy studio space with twin beds, a washbasin, easy chairs and a TV, plus direct access to that lovely terrace. A private garage provides secure parking for one car, a handy bonus in this popular harbour town.
Picture mornings spent watching surfers catch the first waves at Porthmeor Beach from your terrace, coffee in hand, before wandering down for a paddle yourself. Afternoons might mean browsing St Ives' galleries and winding cobbled lanes, or simply relaxing with the sea breeze drifting through the open-plan living space. As the sun dips over the Atlantic, settle onto the terrace once more for a glass of something cold and watch the sky turn gold.
24 St Nicholas Court, St Ives sits just a short distance from Porthmeor Beach, Cornwall's much-loved surfing and family beach, with the town's cobbled streets and harbour right on your doorstep. The Tate St Ives, perched in a fantastic position overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, is just 400 metres away and showcases work by notable Cornish artists alongside pieces from the Tate collection. St Michael's Mount in Marazion, a historic castle and island with subtropical gardens, a scenic harbour and a charming village, is a short 11-kilometre drive away. The King Edward Mine Museum in Camborne (15 km) offers a fascinating glimpse into Cornwall's tin mining heritage through guided tours and a working museum, while Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm in Penhallow (27 km) delights visitors with guided tours, vintage tractor rides and a tempting array of apple-based produce.
Venture a little further afield to discover even more of Cornwall's charms. The Screech Owl Sanctuary & Animal Park at Goss Moor (46 km) is home to a wonderful variety of owl species, with educational talks, flying displays and dedicated wildlife rehabilitation work. The Lost Gardens of Heligan near Pentewan (48 km) offers a magical restored garden with diverse plant collections and enchanting woodland walks steeped in history. Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay (51 km) rounds things off nicely, with a dazzling array of marine life and captivating underwater tunnels to explore.
For a change of scene, Penzance is just 12 kilometres away, a characterful harbour town full of excellent restaurants, independent shops and galleries, with some of Cornwall's finest beaches close by. Falmouth, a 30-kilometre drive from the apartment, is a lively riverside town offering coastal fortresses, exhilarating zip wire adventures and a thriving arts and culture scene, making it well worth the trip for a day out.
