Alba Beach House

St Ives, Cornwall | Sleeps up to 8

Awash with weathered nautical regalia and dotted with sink-into leather chairs which tempt long mornings looking out to sea, this pink cob cottage soothes the soul. Bleached summer mornings and whiplashed winter storms are when this cottage really comes into its own, but the peace of St Ives in the shoulder seasons offers its own unique magic. Heart-thumping coastal hikes, art galleries galore and a chance to jump into the cold-water surf Cornwall is so famous for are all just a few steps from Alba Beach House's front door.