Atlantis

About this property

Set centrally in St Ives, at Gallinas Point, this two-bedroom, first floor apartment, benefits from a seaward facing balcony with breathtaking bay views, Porthminster Beach, the town centre, harbour, and St Ives scenic railway are all within a short stroll.

Sleeping four plus an infant, this coastal escape is perfect for a young family or couple looking to bring their dog on holiday.

A spacious open plan living area comprising a kitchen and sitting space is bathed in natural light through sliding glass balcony doors, making the whole area light and breezy and a welcoming space to relax, themed and characterised by a beach inspired lifestyle, cosy up on the sofa, spread your toes in the fluffy rug, enjoying the entertainment on the 48” Samsung Smart television with Sky, including cinema and sports on Now TV or gaming on the PS4.

A south facing balcony can be accessed from the living area and master bedroom, pour a glass of wine and step outside to capture the stunning views, stretching across St Ives Bay.

The contemporary kitchen is part of the open plan living area, ideal for socialising with those preparing the meals, its well-appointed with graphite units, grey work surfaces and chic charcoal splashback, offering all you need for your holiday, a separate utility room off the hallway houses a washer/dryer, the dining room is adjacent to the kitchen, a table and four designer chairs are provided and offer a wonder space to gather for meals.

Two comfortable bedrooms offer you the choice of a master king sized or a twin room, with two single beds as standard which can conveniently be configured to form a super king on request, the first also benefits from a private en-suite with enclosed shower and access to a seaward facing balcony, so you can enjoy breakfast in the sun watching the ocean, each room offers beds sumptuously dressed in Egyptian cotton and ample storage space.

The family bathroom has a bath with shower over, and is adjacent to bedroom two, pamper yourself with a relaxing soak amongst the bubbles after a day on the beach.

The south facing balcony, accessed via the living area or master bedroom, runs the full length of the apartment, this delightful, decked area is furnished with two bistro rattan chairs and a table, perfect for dining alfresco or soak up the sun in the two rattan relaxer chairs, watching the ever changing colours of the ocean.

If you wish to dine out St Ives has a wealth of restaurants to choose from, its working harbour is full of fishing boats unloading fresh seafood daily, a joy for foodies, the award winning Porthminster cafe can be found right on the nearby Porthminster Beach, the town centre is filled with a variety of unique shops and art galleries amongst its pretty cobbled streets, a great place to browse the local artwork, for a look at the famous artists who were inspired by St Ives visit the Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden.

Porthkidney Beach can be reached via a lovely walk along the South West Coast Path, accessed near the apartment, you'll pass Carbis Bay Beach on the way, this secluded bay, with its golden shores and azure waters, why not try the water sports offered, its lifeguarded at peak times, so ideal for surfing or swimming, a more relaxing way is to travel around the area via the scenic railway, it hugs the Cornish coast with mesmerising sea views.

For a magical day out visit St Michael’s Mount, a castle set on its own island, near Penzance, you can walk out to it at low tide, or take a selfie by the iconic signpost at Lands End, while you're in the area be sure to visit the theatre cut out of a Cornish cliff, The Minack, if you love gardens Cornwall has many to enjoy including a tropical rainforest at the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan, both near St Austell, Newquay Zoo will set a smile on your little ones faces along with feeding the animals at Paradise Park, in Hayle.

This aptly named Cornish coastal escape has been designed to bring all the beauty of the coastline and ocean to life, rather easier to find than the lost city, it offers the ideal destination for a memorable holiday.

One of Cornwall's prettiest harbour towns, St Ives offers narrow streets, tight-packed cottages nestling around the quayside, the Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth museum, fabulous beaches, superb shops, a thriving community of artists, great pubs and restaurants and much more. With its semi Bohemian lifestyle and romantic air, it's easy to see why this is the county's premier holiday resort. The surrounding area has much for the visitor to see and do with abundant wildlife, fabulous coastal walks, top quality surfing and the Celtic mysteries of the Land's End Peninsula are all within easy reach. A superb destination!

Accommodation

First Floor apartment, over one floor, Two bedrooms: 1 x king with en-suite with shower, basin and WC,, 1x twin 1 x Family bathroom with bath and shower-over, wash basin, heated towel rail, and WC, Open-plan living space with kitchen and sitting area, dining area, enclosed seaward facing balcony.

Gas central heating.

Oven/grill, 4 ring electric hob, microwave, under counter fridge, under counter freezer, coffee machine, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV with Sky Cinema and Sky Sports on Now TV, to lounge and bedrooms, Amazon Echo Smart Speaker with Alexa, PS4 plus selection of games, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Cot and highchair provided; we request that guests provide their own cot bedding, Off-road barrier parking for one car, enclosed south facing balcony with sea views, outside furniture including table and chairs.

No smoking.

Shops, beaches, and pubs within a short walk.
Complimentary spa passes are provided for 2 guests at HarSPA at The Harbour Hotel, the passes include 20% discount off spa treatments Monday - Friday, and 20% off food in the hotel (excluding offers)
Access is valid until the 8th February 2025; Membership is reviewed annually by the owner for the following year and is subject to renewal.

Please call the spa prior to arrival at the property to arrange your entry and they will give you availability information and details on their packages that you require You can access the Spa's treatment via their website.