Indigo

About this property

Perfectly positioned in the centre of St Ives, at Gallinas Point, this two-bedroom, first floor apartment, enjoys a south facing balcony, with stunning bay views, the harbour, shops, St Ives scenic railway and the beautiful Porthminster Beach are all just a short walk away. Sleeping four plus an infant, it’s an ideal bolt hole for a couple or young family looking to enjoy all St Ives has to offer. The spacious open-plan kitchen and sitting area, is bathed in natural light from the balcony patio glass doors, which provide direct access to a seaward facing balcony with stunning sea views, themed with a neutral palette and contemporary white leather sofa, seating three, and a designer black leather chair, this stylish space is perfect to unwind to Cornwall’s slower pace of life, sit back and enjoy the entertainment on the 40” television with full Sky HD package, including cinema and Sport. A separate dining room is conveniently placed off the kitchen, a glass top table and four white chairs are provided so you can dine at home. The contemporary kitchen is within the living area, its well-appointed with high gloss units, beautiful granite effect worktops with two stools, so guests can sit and socialise with those preparing the meals, it has everything you need for your holiday, a separate utility room off the hallway houses a washer/dryer. There is a choice of two well-presented bedrooms, the master king-size room with a private en-suite and enclosed shower or the twin room, conveniently located adjacent to the family bathroom, both rooms offer beds beautifully dressed in crisp cotton bed linen and offer plenty of storage space. A family bathroom with a bath and shower over, is adjacent to the second bedroom, after a busy day on the beach soak away the sand with some relaxing bubbles. The seaward facing covered balcony, accessed via the living area patio doors, enjoys the sun for most of the day, a table and chairs, seating up to four people, is provided for dining alfresco, there is outdoor floor lighting to set the mood for evening drinks watching the mesmerising colours of the ocean. If you want to get a little closer to the sea while dining the nearest beach, Porthminster has an award-winning restaurant for a fabulous lunch or evening meal out, St Ives is surrounded by sandy beaches many offering water sports and watched over at peak times by lifeguards. If you enjoy walking the South West Coast Path, circles Cornwall’s coastline, offering wonderful wildlife, flora and fauna this cliffside path heads to Zenor and Hayle Estuary in the other direction locally, it also leads to Carbis Bay Beach, this secluded bay is a small slice of paradise with turquoise waters lapping its golden shores, for a more relaxing but exhilarating trip around the surrounding area hop on the scenic railway, its runs by the sea with breath-taking views. St Ives is a traditional Cornish fishing village, dotted with pretty, cobbled streets filled with unique gift shops, boutiques and art galleries, the town’s special light has inspired artists from around the world, to see the best work visit the Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden. A walk out to the castle set on its own island at low tide, St Michaels Mount, a magical sight near Penzance, a picture by the iconic sign post at Land’s End along with a visit to the nearby open air theatre, the Minack, cut out of a Cornish cliff, will provide memories which last a lifetime, the little ones will enjoy Newquay Zoo or feeding the animals at Paradise Park in Hayle, or adventure along the canopy walkway of the Eden Project’s indoor rainforest, near St Austell, to enjoy a slice of the tropics in Cornwall. With so much on your doorstep it will be hard to decided where to visit first but planning from your own sea view balcony will be a joy, so maybe another glass of wine first, after all you won’t need the car.

In addition to the Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth Museum, St Ives is known for its small streets, tightly packed cottages nestled around the quayside, fantastic beaches, excellent shopping and a lively community of artists, as well as fine pubs and restaurants. Because of its romantic ambiance and semi-Bohemian vibe, this is the county's top vacation destination. There is a lot to see and do in the immediate vicinity, including a plethora of animals, beautiful coastal walks, world-class surfing, and the ancient Celtic mysteries of the Land's End Peninsula.

Accommodation

First-floor apartment.

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with seaward facing balcony
Gas central heating.

Oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer dishwasher.

TV with full Sky including Sports & Movies in the living area, Blu Ray and DVD player with selection of DVDs, Amazon Echo smart speaker to the living area, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Cot and highchair provided.

Off-road barrier parking for 1 car.

Seaward facing balcony with furniture.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop and pub 0.4 miles, beach 0.3 miles.

Note: Please bring your own bedding for use of the cot.

Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out from 10am