This is all about location with comfort. The Surf school (surf, kayak and coasteering) is right outside down the hill alongside Porthminster Beach Cafe, with dishes featuring produce from the cafe garden. Seal spotting is a delight and I'm returning home way more toned and in shape than when I arrived thanks to the steep hill. I loved it and it gave me the opportunity to try the cream teas at Pedn Olva which are heavenly and the lemon meringue pie at Porthmeor Beach Cafe. For those not wishing for the body toning hill, there's a flatter / no steps walking route just as easily accessible from the Bus station.

As for the place, it was more spacious than I expected with very clever arrangement in the lounge diner. We loved the provision of amenities like tea milk coffee and bathroom essentials which enabled us to feel at home straight away after a long journey.

The beds are comfortable and the bathroom is smart. Everything was cleaned to a very good standard which we really appreciated.

The views on stepping out every morning were breathtaking! Porthminster beach right outside down the hill and we luxuriated at The Lookout at Pedn Olva with a second coffee each morning. We were extremely grateful for the very nice coffee provided at the apartment which gave us a boost to start the day.

Trips to Penzance and Mousehole were a breeze with the bus and train station just moments away.

We didn't want to leave and will certainly consider returning for another break in St Ives very soon.

Thank you Aspects and the owners of Ivar's Place.