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Beautifully renovated Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location

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Entrance on St Eia Street
Exterior detail
Kitchen/Diner
Original Beam in Kitchen/Diner
Kitchen/Diner

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Saint Ives, ENG
  • Porthmeor Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • St Ives Harbour
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Porthminster Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautifully renovated Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location

This is a beautiful renovated Fishermans Cottage situated in a quiet road in the heart of Downalong. The property is nestled between three fabulous family beaches Porthmeor perfect for a spot of surfing, Porthgwidden which has a lovely safe beach perfect for families and the Harbour Beach with the fabulous backdrop of St Ives . We are a 2 minute walk to the shops and outstanding restaurants, the Tate and the Barbara Hepworth musuem. St Eia's location will provide a fabulous base with which to explore all St Ives has to offer.The cottage has been lovingly restored it has still retained a number of features but with a modern feel. This cottage would provide an excellent base for a family beach holiday nothing is too far because of its location you can pop backwards and forwards very easily and everything is on the flat no carrying surfboards up hills! The property is arranged over 4 floors, with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is a modern fully equipped kitchen, dining area with welcome hamper on arrival. There is a large comfortable lounge with high ceilings. The third floor has one bedroom with twin beds and a bathroom on that floor. On the top floor there is a double bed with glimpses of the sea and an en-suite, that comprises of a shower toilet and hand basin. The cottage has fast Wifi access. We have made sure that you have all that you could possibly need, however if you find you need anything further or encounter any problems or issues during your stay, there is a local housekeeper on hand to help you. Entry to the property is by key-safe. PLEASE NOTE DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC CHECK IN & OUT TIMES WILL DIFFER TO WHAT IS STATED TO ALLOW FOR THE REQUIRED TIME BETWEEN GUESTS LEAVING & HOUSEKEEPERS ENTERING THE PROPERTY TO CLEAN.

Property manager

Andy & Emma Giddings

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St Ives

Located in St Ives, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Michael's Mount and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, while St Ives Museum and Art Space Gallery are cultural highlights. Ready for a night out? Consider Acorn Theatre and Gwennap Pit. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
Saint Ives, ENG

What's nearby

  • Porthmeor Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 23 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 12 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Porthgwidden Beach Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪SILCo. Searoom - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully renovated Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully renovated Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully renovated Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully renovated Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bamaluz Beach and St Ives Harbour. The Island - Pendinas and St Ives Museum are just steps away. St Ives Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house

Great house in great location, beds nice and comfy lovely and clean too. Had a lovely stay in the house and pet friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Fabulous cottage well presented comfortable and right in the centre

We had a great time lovely cottage in a great location we would use this cottage again really homely feel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Lovely cottage, well-equipped, and great location - many thanks 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philip P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cottage Perfect Location

Great cottage really homely and a very comfortable stay, Owner answered all questions before our stay right away. 5 star rating across the board
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location lovely cottage

Quite a lot of stairs (four rooms on four floors) but nice layout.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lesley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishermans Cottage

Lovely quaint cottage in a perfect location for the beach, shops and restaurants. Our first visit to St Ives but it wont be our last, it really is stunning
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Judy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St ives

Lovely property well situated and equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing as usual

Fantastic property, great location, everything you could want from a relaxing and very special stay in beautiful Saint Ives. Highly recommend this property, would love to stay again for a third time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

Beautifully appointed, great location!

We enjoyed a very relaxing winter break at 4 St.Eia. Comfortable warm and a short walk to the town and beaches. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage in an excellent location

Very good cottage in a perfect location, only slight negative would be that it spans 4 floors so was a bit of a pain going upstairs / downstairs but that’s not really a big issue
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LYNNE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love this cottage.

Renting it is very easy.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

LYNNE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

We love this cottage, we've book it for the last 5 years
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

mikayla m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little property, very comfortable and fantastic location

A great little dog friendly property situated with everything you need on the doorstep - beaches, cafes, restaurants, pubs, shops. Very comfortable and clean. The slight issue we had with the toilet and shower was sorted very swiftly with excellent communication with the owner. Will have no hesitation in booking to stay here again - thank you for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely centrally located cottage in St Ives

Beautiful cottage Stayed for an spring long weekend. 4 floors - very clean & well equipped. Good communication with owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Great property. Great location. Fab!! Will be back thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic little town house.

Fabulous little town home. Absolutely ideal for a few days in St Ives. So close to the beaches. Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

LYNNE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

HOME FROM HOME

This property is great near to all amenities... You have a great cleaner of your property, every thing was lovely.. I will be booking again next year if possible.. Thanks A. LM Brecknock and Family
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Simon W.

Fantastic position

We had a great holiday in your cottage, everything we needed was at hand. We especially liked that it was in a quieter part of St Ives but incredibly near to a nice beach. We also liked that fact that it's near to great restaurants and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

lorna m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We just wanted a beautiful location quiet and lots of little coffee stops sea front and sister time

Lovely cosy homely cottage. Minutes from the sea front. Everything you’d want and more. Lots of games in premises for a rainy day to!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui B.

Very well appointed comfortable cottage, well positioned for town centre & a long stay carpark

We had a great time in St Ives and the convenient position of the cottage allowed us to come and go as we pleased with no need to use the car . Cottage well equipped and everything we needed was available . Kitchen, bathroom and ensuite newly fitted out . Overall an ideal holiday base .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2016

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Lovely house and a great location which means everything is only a short walk away.

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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

Absolutely perfect. Whole process was very easy indeed. Cottage is lovely and exactly as described. Wonderful location. Will certainly be booking again for next year. Very happy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was quiet , clean, homely yet modern , very well equipped kitchen, extremely handy location within short wa short walking distance to the beaches pubs restaurants and shops. Excellent hosts and a lovely welcome pack waiting for us. Four floors were fine for us but if you struggle with stairs might be difficult.we will definitely be booking this gorgeous fisherman's cottage again! andshops..Exxellent
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab cottage, fab location

Beautiful cottage, well decorated and kitchen well-equipped! There was tea/coffee and milk when we arrived to get us through the first morning. The welcome pack was comprehensive. Coastal location, with 4 beaches reachable in under 10 min walk in any direction. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P., Cwmbran

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb

Totally loved the house, comfortable, beautifully decorated, spotless , all your needs catered for. Location fantastic, thank you for allowing us to stay at your home, a special thanks for at very short notice changing the dates for our stay as we mixed up our months, we would have been devastated to have missed staying in your home. A perfect holiday , perfect house. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Andy & Emma Giddings

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Hi we are a family of four that have holidayed in St Ives for over 20 years and are now very excited to own our first home here. St Ives is our second home and we look forward to welcoming many guests to share our home with us. We make as many trips as we can each year driving all the way from Essex! Now our boys are older we spend many a day on Porthmeor Beach Body Boarding as a family come rain or shine! Porthgwidden Beach is another favourite of ours, both of which are a stones throw from 4 St Eia. Location was key for us! We know St Ives very well, have made many friends and contacts over the years and are happy to try and answer any questions you may have. We hope you enjoy St Ives as much as we do, it really is unique! Emma, Andy, Jack & Harry Giddings.

Why they chose this property

This cottage is perfect for a beach holiday, there are three beautiful beaches that are within 5mins walk of the house, Porthmeor which is a great surfing beach, Porthgwidden which is perfect for families and the Harbour beach which enjoys the views of the town. The location is ideal for families as it is all on the flat, no big hills to climb whilst carrying surfboards! You can even glimpse the sea from the master bedroom!

What makes this property unique

This cottage really is in a fantastic location it is handy for everything. We are within a five minute walk to the Tate Gallery and the Barbara Hepworth museum. There is the local Norway Stores which is handy for day to day groceries and the odd bottle of wine which is again less than a five minute walk. Again it is a five minute walk to the pier which is perfect for late afternoon crabbing. There are a number of excellent restaurants within the town and you can be down on Fore Street within 5minutes walking at a very leisurely pace! It is possible to do a Tesco home delivery for when you arrive which is something that lots of people do.

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