CHY AN GWEDHEN, St Ives (Cornwall)

Chy An Gwedhen sits one mile from St Ives beside St Michael's Coastal Path and overlooks St Ives Bay. The hotel runs an honesty bar with local drinks and snacks, plus a garden, sun terrace, shared lounge/TV area, and vending machine. Free on-site private parking is available, and the property is a family-friendly B&B with direct access to the north Cornwall Coastal Path.

The five guest rooms are en-suite, and most have double showers. Sea views from the rooms face St Ives Bay, with hairdryers and complimentary toiletries in each bathroom. The five-room setup allows personal attention for each guest.

Porthminster Beach and Carbis Bay Beach are within a mile's walk of the hotel. Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum are a five-minute drive away. St Michael's Coastal Path links the property to the north Cornwall Coastal Path, with St Michael's Mount and The Lost Gardens of Heligan among nearby attractions.

The hotel offers a selection of breakfasts, paid for separately at the property. Guests choose their breakfast the night before and send the order by text to hosts Pete and Heidi. The honesty bar stocks local drinks and snacks for guests.