Saltings on Porthmeor

Saltings on Porthmeor is a micro collection of three properties that all border Porthmeor beach in St Ives. Great views come as standard as do the quirky and functional interiors.

With St Ives literally on the doorstep, restaurants, galleries, shops and more are very easy to reach. But drawing yourself away from these views is going to be hard.

Upper Saltings

Apartment, sleeps 8-10, 2 bathrooms

Upper Saltings is part of a 19th Century granite building. The space has now been converted to make an extraordinary holiday retreat. The living room is huge (40 feet by 25 feet) with a wide window seat directly above the sand and sea.

A fireplace, sofas, a yew table with broadband access, low children's tables, widescreen TV, DVD player, board games, and lots of books and art materials provide equipment - even for a rainy day. The four bedrooms have good mattresses and storage space. There are two doubles, one twin, and one boat-like bunk room, sleeping 4/6 in nautical built-in beds. Two bathrooms and a utility room complete the space.

The architect has used slate, maple, and stainless steel to make a 21st century kitchen. What you may remember most is the view from the kitchen sink. Under two big skylights (excellent for watching gulls, clouds, and stars), you will find a long dining table, for long convivial meals.

It is hard to beat Upper Saltings for a memorable evening - watching the setting of the sun and the rising of the moon.