Stunning sea views, close to the centre of St Ives & car parking for upto 3 cars
With stylish interiors, this reverse level architect designed detached house combines the charm of the seaside with 21st century convenience. Perfect for families or groups of friends, the property has five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, car parking for up to 3 cars and a Mediterranean style garden.
• Panoramic sea views from all levels • Close to centre of St Ives & Porthminster beach • Large balcony, Rattan furniture, BBQ & sea views • Mediterranean style garden • Washing machine & dryer • Music docking station • Sky TV & 7 digital televisions • 2 Blue-ray players • Broadband & Wifi • Quality linens & towels • Up to 2 dogs by prior arrangement • Sorry, no smoking
Property manager
David & Parwin Summers
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
St Ives
Located in St Ives, this holiday home is near the beach. St. Michael's Mount and Wayside Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include St Ives Museum and Paradise Park and JungleBarn. National Dahlia Collection and Country Skittles are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Is Stunning sea views, close to the centre of St Ives & car parking for upto 3 cars pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Stunning sea views, close to the centre of St Ives & car parking for upto 3 cars?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Stunning sea views, close to the centre of St Ives & car parking for upto 3 cars?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Stunning sea views, close to the centre of St Ives & car parking for upto 3 cars located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Porthminster Beach and St Ives Harbour. New Millennium Gallery and St. Ives Theatre are also within 10 minutes. St Ives Station is 5 minutes by foot and Carbis Bay Station is 30 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas stay at Blue Rock. The house is beautiful and very well equipped for our party of ten.The location is perfect, with just a short walk to the beach or town centre. The return walk is quite steep, but we soon got used to it.The sea view from property is exceptional and is definitely the highlight of the house. We would definitely love to return in the future.Thank you to Parwin for her instructions and welcome to the property.
Great property in good location with fantastic views over the Bay.
Would recommend highly.
Only thing missing was a telescope which I think they had one before but must have been broken....
Thanks again for a great week.
This is a very nice home with a gorgeous view of St Ives and the water. The common space on the main floor was large enough for a family of six adults to gather together at mealtime. The large room on the top floor worked well for those that needed a remote workspace.
Fabulous house and fantastic views from the kitchen/diner/master bedroom with even more breathtaking views right across St Ives from the lounge on the top floor (even better than the photos!). The house was very clean, beds comfy and decorated to a high specification. The owners were very friendly checking in with us before our stay and making recommendations on where to eat. Convenient and in walking distance to the many beautiful beaches, shops, cafes and restaurants but St Ives is hilly so the walk uphill home keeps you fit after all those lovely Cornish pasties and scones! We had a wonderful stay at Bluerock and loved St Ives and the many places we visited.and hope to return.
Thank you Parwin and David - we had a great time staying at Blue Rock. From the helpful pre-arrival call/instructions and cleanliness on arrival, to the amazing views and quality of facilities provided, Blue Rock made for a memorable home for a week!
We had a fantastic holiday at this beautiful house which we found to be perfectly located for enjoying St Ives town and Porthminster Beach. Stunning views which will be hard to beat, we would love to come back.
Had a lovely stay, blue rock is exactly as presented in the advertisement pictures and a great place for a family stay, soaking up the views. Many thanks.
We’ve just (sadly!) returned from a wonderful holiday in St Ives staying at Blue Rock. We just couldn’t get enough of the views! Fantastic location both from that point of view and access to everything including the town and beaches plus easy to get out to on the roads (or train or bus) to other places too - perfect! The property now has an additional shower room downstairs which was great. We were a smaller group than most but with specific dynamics (our son has severe autism) and we found that the space in the property was perfect for us as a family helping us to spend some much needed time together but also with room to give each other space. We were very sorry to be leaving!
Beautiful and comfortable house with amazing views of St Ives bay. We saw dolphins, gannets, guillemots and numerous other birds at sea from the windows. It is in a fantastic location, in walking distance of numerous gorgeous beaches and the harbour. We ate out most nights and didn’t eat a less than very good meal.
Late September week at Blue Rock, Porthminster, St Ives
We've just returned from a wonderful week in this beautifully appointed and very luxurious holiday home - Blue Rock, perched above Porthminster Beach - the property had everything we could wish for in a holiday home. Very helpful owners who were keen to make sure we had the very best time on holiday. We were a party of 5 adults ranging in age plus a dog and we are all agreed that Blue Rock is an excellent base for exploring St Ives and the surrounding areas. It also has parking for 3 cars - a rarity in St Ives! Thanks for a fabulous week.
This place was AMAZING! We loved everything from each floor and the space, the view was incredible. We loved family dinners outside. The parking right outside of the house. The location to multiple beaches/the town was so convenient. Our hosts were the best people we could of ever asked for. They were so kind and amazing to us and left us some goodies! We will definitely be back next year!
This was a beautiful property to come to to recharge ... especially lovely having not been out of our hometown since before the lockdown in March. It is a well equipped house with amazing views and the best thing was being able to walk into St Ives and to the beach so easily (5 mins). Thank you Parwin
Lesley F.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Nigel S., Leicestershire, United Kingdom
30 Nov 2017
Lovely warm house with great location and views
Great weeks stay at this property. From the outset all ran smoothly. David and Parwin were very organised. On arrival house was very clean and tidy. Great off road parking. Lovely location and superb views. Great to be able to take the dogs. Shower upstairs was superb. Kitchen well equipped and plenty of TVs. Good WIFI.
Planing to definitely visit again.
Nigel S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
10/10 Excellent
Gill P.
20 Feb 2018
A holiday home you won't want to leave !
Blue rock was exactly as described , we were met by the helpful caretaker Paul .All the rooms were immaculate. The top floor sitting room has wonderful views and unlike many rentals the seating is so comfortable .
The service from the owners could not be better and they were so helpful regarding our special requirements for my husbands medical condition.
Would recommend Blue rock rental and St Ives as a great holiday destination. We all look forward to a return visit !
I am always one for picking holes in things or finding fault, but for the first time ever that was not possible when it came to the quality of this property and what it has to offer.
Our first U.K holiday (forced upon us by Covid) but will now not be the last. St Ives will be on our list for next year, but only if we can stay in the same house.
Well done to the owners for providing such a luxury property at a very reasonable price.
Steve S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mike Henshall
28 Sept 2018
Truly stunning home from home
Blue Rock really has the wow factor. Beautiful top floor lounge with magnificent views over the bay and plenty of comfortable seating for everybody. House has everthing you need with top quality furnishings and facilities. Information/instruction folder very informative and useful (this is often lacking in holiday lets). Also the welcome chocs & fizz were a very nice touch.
I was also impressed that the owner contacted us a couple of days before to check if we had any questions and to give us some tips.
We had a wonderful holiday and a very comfortable stay. I would have no hesitation recommending Blue Rock to anyone staying in St Ives.
Mike Henshall
10/10 Excellent
Karen C.
7 Mar 2019
Lovely property in an ideal location
Blue Rock is a beautiful property with lovely views, balcony, and stylish interiors. It is ideally located within easy walking distance of St. Ives and its beaches. If you have dogs, it is just a short stroll from Blue Rock to the Tregenna Castle Hotel where they have lovely walks for your dogs through the grounds with beautiful views of St. Ives. The owners of Blue Rock are very helpful and we found finding and accessing the property very easy thanks to their help. The property is large enough for more than one family, and the layout is very suitable for this, but equally Blue Rock is perfect just for a couple as there is a beautiful master bedroom on the same level as the balcony. It is great that Blue Rock welcomes dogs as there are beaches, the coastal path, footpaths and the lovely walks in the hotel grounds right on your doorstep.
Karen C.
10/10 Excellent
Lisa C.
18 Jan 2019
A Cornish Christmas / New Year at Blue Rock
Our second visit to Blue Rock and it felt like coming home. Such a beautiful house with stunning views over the bay, the perfect way to enjoy a morning cuppa and relax after a busy Christmas.
The house is well equipped to a very high standard and the big comfy beds are very welcoming after a day of sea air!
We stayed as two families and found it very easy to cook and dine in the spacious open plan kitchen and seating area. It was so mild we were even able to enjoy a wander out onto the large balcony, again with spectacular views.
Excellent communication with the owners, Parwin & David and also the meet and greet with Paul was very informative.
We love St Ives and everything about this property really is fabulous. We have already booked again for a third time later this year and can’t wait to return!
Beautiful property but if I had of had the contract before I paid in full I would have cancelled, spent the whole holiday worrying about not letting the dog in the living room especially when house is open plan not dog friendly . So many rules on the contract could not relax.
Bernadette T.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
lorraine c.
12 May 2014
Stunning - Already booked for next year!!
"Blue Rock" is my families perfect place to stay in St Ives and we took our dog too. From when you open the front door its a WOW factor - Beautiful interior all mod cons, fabulous views from different rooms, modern, well maintained, exceptionally comfy beds & bedding. plenty of room if more than one family stays. Beautiful gardens with BBQ & garden furniture and parking for 2 cars maybe 3. I would recommend anyone to stay, and we are already planning what to do next year! We visited Port Isaac (Doc Martin), Perranporth (great for dogs), Padstow, Porthleven & The seal sanctuary at Gweek (dogs allowed). We ate at Lifeboat, The Balcony, cafe on porthmeor beach & Sunday lunch at the Cornish Arms also the Indian restaurant-Curry Corner. You will not be disappointed if you stay here - we cannot wait until next year.
Blue Rock is as good, if not better than the photos. A huge property with ample space in all areas and fully equipped with everything you could need in a home from home. Having multiple parking spaces, was handy when things got busy. Parwin & the team ensured everything was perfect and spotless for our arrival. Located within minutes walk of St Ives town, harbour, multiple beaches and the coastal footpaths, with fantastic views. The rail station is also located a few minutes walk and provides 5 adults and a dog return to Penzance for only £17.75 in total, St Michaels Mount is a short ride or an hours walk from Penzance station. OK, we timed it wrong and got slightly wet feet on our return along the causeway.
An excellent break in a one of a kind holiday home
Jeff J.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
About the host
Hosted by David & Parwin Summers
Parwin & David purchased Blue Rock in 2012. Parwin is a school teacher and was born in the Punjab and David is a Chartered Surveyor and was born down the Road in St Columb Major.
Why they chose this property
David's dream has always been to own a property close to a great surfing beach and with spectacular sea views. Parwin, on the other hand, is a self-confessed chatter box who enjoys the arts and likes having lots of people around her.
They started searching for a holiday home in June 2012 but got off to a slow start as they were both looking for different properties.
Fortunately, their search came to an abrupt end when they found a house that ticked all of their boxes. Blue Rock is within easy walking distance of the centre of St Ives, overlooks Porthminster beach, the sea and the harbour. It is also close to Porthmeor beach (one of David's favourite surfing beaches) and has great car parking. What more could anyone ask for?
What makes this property unique
This lovely detached holiday home is superbly located 4 minutes walk from the centre of St Ives and 5 minutes walk from the Blue Flag Porthminster Beach, and has stunning views of the harbour and the sea.
With stylish interiors, this reverse level architect designed holiday accommodation combines the charm of the seaside with 21st-century convenience. Perfect for families or groups of friends.
It has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, car parking for up to 3 cars and a Mediterranean style garden.
St Ives was awarded ‘Best UK Seaside Town’ in both 2010 and 2011. With cobbled streets and artists’ studios, it is a great place to chill out in pavement cafes or gourmet restaurants. The Tate gallery is also worth a visit.
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