The Sanctuary

About this property

Located close to St Ives town centre, at Gallinas Point, this two-bedroom, ground floor apartment, benefits from a private enclosed terrace, just a short walk from the harbour, St Ives scenic railway and the fabulous Porthminster Beach.

Sleeping four plus an infant, and welcoming pets, its ideal for a couple or young family looking for an escape with their four-legged friend.

A spacious open plan living area consisting of a kitchen, dining, and sitting space, which expands out through sliding patio glass doors to a decked terrace, is a wonderful space to relax and unwind, bathed in natural light, its bright and airy and themed to mirror the colours of St Ives, in a blue and pale grey colour scheme, cosy up on the curved duck egg sofa, seating four, rest your feet on the large matching foot stool and enjoy the entertainment on the plasma television with Sky HD, including cinema.

The kitchen/diner is within the open plan living space, a stylish glass topped table with four chairs are provided for your comfort, the contemporary kitchen is well-appointed with spacious Corian work surfaces and a raised glass breakfast bar area with two bar stools, ideal for guests to mix with those preparing the meals, it offers everything you need for your holiday, a separate utility room off the hallway houses a washer/dryer.

There is a choice of two comfortable bedrooms, the master king sized and a twin room, the first also benefits from a private en-suite with enclosed shower, both rooms have sumptuously dressed beds and offer plenty of storage space.

A family bathroom with a bath and shower over, is adjacent to bedroom two, sink amongst the bubbles for a relaxing soak before venturing out for the night.

A forward-facing decked terrace, with sub-tropical planting and LED lights to set the mood at night, is accessed from the living area patio doors, a table and four chairs along with two sun loungers, allows you to soak up the sun, dine alfresco and benefit from Cornwall’s healthy outdoor lifestyle.

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 sea food daily, a joy for foodies, Pothminster 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.

If you enjoy family walks with the dog head along the South West Coast Path, accessed nearby, to the year-round pet friendly Porthkidney Beach, you’ll reach Carbis Bay first, but this glorious sandy bay has been awarded Blue Flag status, so has dog restrictions at times, however it is lifeguarded at peak times so you maybe tempted to swim in its azure waters, Carbis Bay and the surrounding area can also be reached via the scenic railway, it runs beside the coast and the sea views are breath-taking.

Cornwall’s wonderful coast, hidden caves, quaint harbours and historical tin mines have all featured in TV series, including Poldark and Doc Martin, enjoy spotting the locations across the county, if you would like a magical setting for your holiday album then visit the Minack, near Land’s End, this open air theatre has been dramatically cut out of a cliff, or head for St Michaels Mount, near Penzance, at low tide you can walk out to the castle set on its own island, the little ones will love feeding the animals at Paradise Park, in Hayle, or seeing larger ones at Newquay Zoo, finally don’t miss your opportunity to walk across the canopy of a rainforest at the Eden Project, near St Austell.

Living up to its name this holiday apartment provides the perfect sanctuary to enjoy all Cornwall has to offer, with a wonderful terrace to sit back and relax after exploring.

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

Ground Floor apartment, over one floor.

Two bedrooms: 1 x king with en-suite 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, dining and sitting area, south facing enclosed decked terrace.

Gas central heating.

Oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, coffee machine, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with full Sky package including Movies to lounge, TV with Freeview and integrated DVD player to bedrooms, DVD player with selection of DVDs.

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, south facing enclosed decked terrace, outside furniture including table and chairs.

Pet friendly, no smoking.

Shops, beaches, and pubs within a short walk.