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Gorgeous artist's cottage with secluded garden and sea views from all rooms.

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Garden Cottage
Dining room, conservatory
Harbour View
Living Room
The Garden

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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st Ives, ENG
  • St Ives Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Porthmeor Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Porthminster Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous artist's cottage with secluded garden and sea views from all rooms.

A unique and beautifully designed artist’s cottage full of original and interesting features, with an idyllic, sunny and secluded raised garden. It is situated in a quiet lane close to the Barbara Hepworth and Trewyn gardens, and is only two minutes stroll from the main cobbled streets, restaurants, harbour and sandy beaches.

It has two good sized bedrooms (one with a double bed and one with two singles), and comfortably accommodates four people. Both bedrooms look out over the garden and sea beyond. The cottage has been stylishly renovated with a light and airy open plan feel with plenty of sky lights and different levels giving it a distinctive and original feel. The many features include the unique hand made wood burner and fireplace, ceramic and marble worktops and natural rose coloured slate floor in the kitchen, wooden shutters on the bedroom sash windows and hand-crafted woodwork throughout.

The sunny conservatory / dining room is surrounded by the beautiful raised garden and curved deck full of subtropical plants, flowers and fruit trees. The sunny south facing garden looks down over the harbour. The curved raised deck has a tree growing through it and is a magical place to lie in the hammock under the tree canopy, to have breakfast on a sunny morning, looking out to the sea, or to enjoy alfresco dining at the garden table surrounded by Jasmine, Passion flowers and sub tropical plants.

Garden Cottage is described by so many of our guests as a “hidden gem” and once they have stayed, most of our guests return year after year. It is perfectly situated only a short stroll to the restaurants and beaches and yet the lane is very quiet and peaceful with stunning sea views. The elevated secluded garden is a rare feature to have in St Ives and is tended weekly by the owner who is an artist (and keen gardener)! The owner lives in St Ives and her and her husband lovingly look after it themselves and so guests are assured that it will always be beautifully cared for, cleaned and presented with fresh flowers, milk, biscuits, tea and coffee, and many other essentials and homely touches.

If you’d like to avoid the high commission charges on this site you can go to one I pay a yearly fee for and so it is free from extra fees for guests and quite a lot cheaper. It’s garden cottage stives (all as one word with the usual British ending)… sorry I’m not allowed to spell it out. You will also find my contact details there incase you’d like to talk to me about any aspect of the cottage before deciding to book.

Thank you, Rachael

Property manager

Rachael Kantaris

Languages

English, French, German
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Sea view

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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

No 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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. St. Michael's Mount and Wayside Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Marazion Marsh. Travelling with kids? Consider St Ives Museum and Paradise Park and JungleBarn. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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st Ives, ENG

What's nearby

  • St Ives Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 9 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Hain Line - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Balcony Bar & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harbour Gourmet Fish and Chips St Ives - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous artist's cottage with secluded garden and sea views from all rooms. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous artist's cottage with secluded garden and sea views from all rooms.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous artist's cottage with secluded garden and sea views from all rooms.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous artist's cottage with secluded garden and sea views from all rooms. located?

This family-friendly St Ives cottage is located by the sea, just steps away from Barbara Hepworth Museum and St Ives Harbour. Harbour Sand and St. Ives Theatre are also within 5 minutes. St Ives Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect cottage and Location

Such a perfect cosy, light, stunningly beautiful cottage. The garden is gorgeous and obviously well loved and it’s in the perfect quiet spot really close to the town and harbour beaches. Thank you for an unforgettable stay, we’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christian G.

Beautiful quiet and comfortable

We had a perfect stay at Garden Cottage which is the most beautiful place we’ve stayed in St Ives so far. It’s in such a perfect location, so close to the middle of the town and all the beaches but it’s so quiet and peaceful there. The light was beautiful in the cottage and the conservatory was a lovely sunny warm place to eat with its underfloor heating. We were so lucky with the weather that we sat out in the garden with our morning coffee looking down to the harbour and across to Godrevy. We loved every bit of our stay and will definitely be coming back to our lovely home from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Fabulous location and very creativity decorated.

We really loved staying at this dear cottage. Rachel is a caring and attentive host. It is very convenient and the property was lovely and clean. Our bed was very comfortable, our son also slept well in his bed. Fabulous views greet you in the morning from the bedroom windows and the ground floor has a spacious feel with a wonderful conservatory where we enjoyed our breakfast. We certainly would recommend staying here and would return again.

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

A very special place

We loved the wonderful quirky cottage, a really peaceful and pretty place to come back to each day. We loved the gorgeous garden which was wonderful to have breakfast in. Lovely to meet Rachael - we have admired her etchings for years and how nice for the cottage to be full of them. A really perfect and happy holiday xxx

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

Clean, warm and cosy cottage at Christmastime

Our stay in Rachael's lovely holiday home impressed us so much that when we later moved to a cottage in Cornwall we changed it's name to Garden Cottage to bestow it with a happy vibe.

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

Wonderful getawsy

Beautiful airy cottage that looks just like its pictures. Hard to believe such an inventive use of space — and a pretty garden. Central to everything, with a short steep walk home, perfect for mitigating dinner at another St Ives restaurant. Strongest memory is of the light, from the conservatory with heated floor to skylit bathroom. What a lovely nest for exploring St Ives, its galleries and the Tate.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey Musgrove

Another lovely relaxing week at Garden Cottage!

We have just returned home after our second week's stay at Garden Cottage, St Ives. Last year, we spent a week there in late September, and were bowled over by how warm, cosy and inviting our holiday accommodation turned out to be. St Ives. Right from opening the front door, we felt very much at home. Garden Cottage has everything needed to make your holiday special. There is a lovely conservatory to sit in if the weather is a little drizzly or chilly, and outside there is a beautiful garden with a decked area at the bottom which gives views over the rooftops of St Ives to the sea in the distance. The perfect place to while away an afternoon reading the papers, or for an early evening glass of vino before heading out for supper. If you feel like staying in though, there are comfy sofas, a well equipped kitchen, both underfloor and central heating, which would entice even the most ardent of holidaymakers to spend a night in watching the TV. Another real bonus for staying at Garden Cottage is its location - being just a few steps away from the main shopping streets of St Ives, the waterfront, and spectacular views out to sea. Garden Cottage is serene, calm and quiet however - there were no problems getting a good night's sleep!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christine E.

Lovely cottage - a true home from home!

We love this cosy cottage - it is located in a great spot, just a short walk up from the Barbara Hepworth Museum, close to shops and excellent restaurants, but nice and quiet at the same time. We stayed in the double room and our daughter and her gandma had the twin room, which was perfect for us. The cottage has a wonderful garden and decked area, excellent for outside breakfasts with lots of sunshine and a lovely view. The kitchen is well equipped, we found everything we needed. Rachael and Christian looked after us very well - very friendly and helpful, they are doing an excellent job maintaining the house and put a lot of creativity into it. We especially loved the stylish interior with original etchings and paintings and the conservatory, which is another great feature. We will be back and would recommend this property to a friend anytime!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

d m.

Fantastic location and lovely cottage

Family of four, stayed at the cottage over easter holidays. Was perfect for us; in town but without having to navigate the tiny lanes of Downalong, short walks to harbour, Porthmeor/Tate and the coast path out to Zennor and a lovely garden to sit out in. View from bedroom over to Godrevy lighthouse perfectly framed. Would definitely stay again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine D., Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK

A real Cornish gem

We had a lovely stay - the cottage is well located close to shops and the beaches. It has lots of character whilst having everything you need for a relaxing break (for families with young children). It was great to meet its friendly owner too. Highly recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Fantastic Holiday Cottage

A wonderful Cottage with stunning sea and harbour views from inside and in the beautifully tendered garden. Stepping inside a wonderful ambiance radiates inside you. Very tastefully decorated, spotlessly clean with home from home comforts catered for. Breakfast in the large sunny conservatory is a lovely way to start the day. Rachel and Christian were helpful, friendly and displayed excellent communication at all times. Would highly recommend to anyone Will certainly be back to experience Garden Cottage again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alison O.

Delightful cottage in desirable location

Had a lovely off-season long weekend. Cottage is beautifully decorated and well-equipped with everything you could need, not only for a weekend but for a week+ holiday as well. It is unusually spacious for a small cottage and the garden with views are a real bonus. Car access is do-able, parking is where you can find it, as with much of St Ives so no complaints there either. Rachael is a lovely host and we would happily come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Roseann W.

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

Great Location in Heart of St. Ives

Cottage is perfect for a couple or a family as there are 2 bedrooms. Kitchen is fully equipped, and bedrooms are comfortable and very cute. Books and DVDs are in abundance. Cottage is just steps away from all the shops and restaurants and also near the harbour. We had a great stay and the tiny problems we had were instantly addressed. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rachael Kantaris

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Rachael and Christian live in St Ives with their three young daughters. Rachael is a printmaker and painter. She has a painting studio near the beach and also runs the Porthmeor Print Workshop where she makes colour etchings and teaches either for schools, adults, or for the School of Painting. . Christian is a carpenter, musician and property renovator. He does the maintainance on many of the holiday properties in town, and having designed, renovated and hand crafted every inch of their own property, they lovingly look after Garden Cottage themselves.

Why they chose this property


Because we have renovated and built much of the cottage ourselves, and used to live here, it is unique in character and extremely well cared for. You won’t find the generic Ikea look here as so many of the cottages are furnished, at Garden Cottage the furniture has been lovingly found or made and much of it is hand painted. Real artwork is on the walls, the beds are super comfortable, and the quirky hand made wood burner and beautiful garden ensure that whether winter or summer you will be happy, cosy and relaxed in this haven of peace in the heart of St Ives.

What makes this property unique

Garden Cottage is described by so many of our guests as a gem of a cottage, and once they have stayed, most of our guests return year after year. It is perfectly situated only a short stroll to the restaurants and beaches and yet the lane is very quiet and peaceful with stunning sea views. The garden is a rare feature to have in St Ives and it catches the sun all day long being south facing. The owner and her husband and three daughters live in St Ives and because they look after the cottage themselves, guests are assured that it will always be beautifully cared for, cleaned and presented with fresh flowers, milk, biscuits, tea and coffee. The garden is tended every week and contains many sub tropical plants mixed in with cottage garden flowers. There is a hammock for your use and a curved raised deck with trees growing through it. The perfect place to lie under the trees or sit out dining alfresco, looking down over the harbour, or to have a barbecue which is provided in the pretty slate roofed shed.

There is also a selection of beach gear including beach mats in the shed if you can tear yourself away from the garden.

Languages:

English, French, German