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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

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St. Ives, England

Porthmeor Beach
‪6 min walk‬
St Ives Harbour
‪9 min walk‬
Porthminster Beach
‪9 min walk‬
Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

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Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This unique, pet-friendly, 2 bed holiday cottage in St Ives, Cornwall is a quirky fisherman's cottage, full of character with beamed ceilings, wooden floors, sash windows and a stable door.
It is on a quite pretty terrace just minutes walk to beaches,restaurants,pubs,shops.

The cottage can accommodate up to 4 guests and comprises:
• 2 bedrooms:
• 1 Double room, with vanity mirror, hairdryer, iron, clothes rail and a cot (if required). From this room you can look out across a pretty garden, with its abundance of flowers, and catch a glimpse of the sea;
• 1 Twin room, with 2 single beds (one smaller than the average sized single bed) and clothes rail.
• 1 bathroom, with shower – towels are provided;
• Lounge area (with board games) and a log burner – perfect for those winter evenings.
• Modern kitchen with electric oven, microwave, smoothie maker, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher and tumble dryer;
• Three-tiered, south facing garden, with BBQ area and an outside tap – please use this tap to wash your wetsuits outside;
• Small dogs are very welcome, at an additional cost of £40 per dog. Please note that dogs are not allowed on furniture or on beds please.

The cottage is set on a pretty terrace with another 10 cottages, which are all unique and different. All of the cottages have gardens, which is unusual for St Ives! Despite the number of cottages, the terrace is very quiet and all of the cottages’ residents are lovely and friendly.

The cottage’s three-tiered, south-facing garden, is a perfect place for you to relax and enjoy your morning coffee over breakfast or an evening wine, whilst cooking food on the BBQ.

The cottage is suitable for single people, couples or families.

There are 5 beaches in St Ives, one of which is dog-friendly all year round!

Both the beach and the cobbled streets of St Ives, which have lovely shops, restaurants and pubs, are only a 5 minute walk from the cottage.

Feel at Home
St Ives has fast become one of the UK's foremost holiday destinations and offers 3 award-winning sandy beaches. In fact, the bay was voted the third best bay in the world by the Daily Mail!
The town offers a maze of cobbled streets that host a vast array of high quality restaurants, galleries and shops.

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Lisa Rutter

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please do not smoke directly outside cottage as the smoke goes in through neibours windows.Smoke in the garden please.

There is a dog stay charge for housekeeping of £50 per dog. Pets have to be kept downstairs in a basket and not allowed upstairs on beds or on sofa.

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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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, 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 cottage is near the beach. St. Michael's Mount and Wayside Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St Ives Harbour and West Cornwall Golf Club. Consider Acorn Theatre for a night out or St Ives Museum if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

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St. Ives, England

What's nearby

Porthmeor Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Tate St. Ives - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
St Ives Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Porthminster Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Carbis Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

St Ives Station - 11 min walk
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

‪St.Ives Brewery - the Brewhouse - ‬4 min walk
‪Hub - ‬9 min walk
‪The Hain Line - ‬6 min walk
‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬8 min walk
‪Bier Huis Grand Cafe - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The cottage is minutes walk to 5 beaches and the harbour pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The cottage is minutes walk to 5 beaches and the harbour?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The cottage is minutes walk to 5 beaches and the harbour?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The cottage is minutes walk to 5 beaches and the harbour located?

This family-friendly St Ives cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of St. Ives Theatre and St Ives Harbour. Porthmeor Beach and Porthminster Beach are also within 10 minutes. St Ives Station is 11 minutes by foot.

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Nina R.

2 Nov 2024

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

3 Bullans Terrace

Very pretty terrace of houses, peaceful with a beautiful garden. Not ideal for anyone with mobility issues as any way you go, it’s up a steep hill. The cottage is small, the stairs are steep and the upstairs is somewhat cramped. We had a lovely time in St Ives

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline F.

5 Sept 2024

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

Wonderful stay in St Ives

We loved our trip to St Ives. The cottage was great for us, as a family of 3. I appreciated the location; on the outskirts of the centre, so you're close to everything but not sureounded by tourists all the time. The cottage is small, but enough space for the three of us and lovely to have some outside space to use. We dound the knives in the kitchen very blunt, which did make cooking a bit difficult, but that was our only minor complaint. Lisa was on hand with support when needed, which was much appreciated. Would certainly recommend to others.thatkitc

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

10 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Stunning even in the rain

This small and perfectly located cottage is an excellent base for all of Cornwalls highlights, Minac, Newlyn ,St Michael Mount and is minutes walk away from the selection of stunning beaches, supermarkets and amazing cafés and restaurants.Cosy, compact and well equipped.Highly recommend!!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LEE S.

25 Feb 2023

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

great location to both the harbour and The Tate.

we had a very enjoyable time. the cottage is very snug and doesn't take long to warm up.. Very well decorated throughout perfect in size for a small young family. Also the housekeeper obviously takes a lot of care as it was very clean throughout .As mentioned you couldn't get a better location. we wouldn't hesitate in going back there. Tat ta.. lee , Asa and Edvin.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

James

15 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

David G.

22 Aug 2022

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

Good central location for all amenities.

Good location, nice little cottage with a lovely little garden.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

graeme a., Lymm

11 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Last minute booking.

We would not have chosen this property but our original cottage was cancelled the day before due to boiler failure. This property was chosen as it accepted a dog. But there were some major problems that we informed the manager about. The kettle was split on the bottom and leaked water. The main tap in the kitchen would come off and splash water everywhere if we turned 2 taps on. The main bedroom had a king sized bed and so no room to get in and out. Lack of draw space. The shower leaked on to the room below every time it was used but no water came out on to the bathroom floor. The smaller bedroom had 2 beds but no room between the beds and sockets and switches were sited just above the pillow on one bed. We think it is overpriced but we were grateful for the stay so do NOT want this review to be public. Just for your information and hopefully manager can sort out some of the problems. She was helpful and responded quite quickly but these items above need addressing and soon. We have pictures

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

30 Mar 2022

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

The cottage was lovely and had everything we needed. Bonus was we could take our dog and had a nice

Bonus was we could take our dog and had a nice garden

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T.

12 Oct 2021

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

Charming cottage

Cosy and charming cottage with lovely aspect over St Ives. Very well kitted out kitchen. Lovely garden for sitting out with a glass of wine amongst the vines!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

15 Sept 2021

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

Lovely bijou cottage within walking distance of st Ives main beaches

Lovely stay in very cute bijou cottage within easy reach of town and beaches of St Ives Fantastic restaurants and bars all nearby

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tess W.

31 Aug 2021

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

Beautiful Cottage

My two young daughters and I spent a fabulous week in this pretty little cottage. I made use of the parking on offer; I was a bit of trek up the hill and pricey but worth it given the parking stress in the area, not sure what I would have done without it! The cottage itself was very pretty with lots of lovely ornaments and pretty touches around the place. Basic provisions including, bread, milk, butter, tea, coffee were even provided. The tiered garden was lovely for relaxing with a book and drink at the end of the day. Communication with Lisa was excellent before and during the stay. Would definitely recommend this place and Lisa as a host.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Rowena H.

11 Aug 2021

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

Great location, cosy cottage

We are a family of 4 with a dog and had a great holiday in this cottage. The location is very central, close to all beaches and shops. It was clean and the owner was very helpful and attentive. The cottage is typical of St Ives in that it is small with low doorways and four adult-sized people is probably too many as storage space is limited, but for anyone else it’s a good base.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

24 Jul 2021

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

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage close to all the amenities that St Ives has to offer. Just a 5 minute walk to the shops and 15 mins to the beaches. Property is clean with a small garden where we BBQ’d one night. It’s a small cottage which was fine for four of us but probably too small for 4 adults. Lisa the owner very communicative and helpful. Would definitely recommend for a lovely St Ives break!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

22 Jul 2021

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

Beautiful little cottage

We had a gorgeous stay in st Ives despite the rain. Lisa called a couple of times before the trip to make sure everything was taken care of. We parked at a neighbours house which was about a 10 minute walk from the cottage. Once the car was parked we barely used it as all the attractions in st Ives were within walking distance. The parking was £12 per day which was a bit pricey. The cottage is so lovely but it is small. It was just right for me and my husband but you’d be a bit squished with more people. The double bed was really comfortable and we used the second bedroom to hang our clothes and store our bags. The bathroom was very lovely though the shower cubicle is small. My husband completely filled it so couldn’t turn around or bend down. I would also mention the stairs are quite steep which was no problem for us but could be tricky for someone with mobility issues or small children. The whole cottage is light and airy. The kitchen well equipped and Lisa left us some essentials for when we arrived which was a nice touch. The sofa in the living room was very comfortable and the garden was stunning (if only we’d had better weather). The neighbours are super friendly often stopping for a chat when they passed by. We mainly explored st Ives and it was an easy walk into town. We explored the shops, restaurants and bars. During the Covid pandemic it was essential to book well in advance. I booked restaurants a month before our trip. The Porthgwyyden cafe was fantastic and we also enjoyed drinks at The Upper Deck ( perfect for an afternoon people watching). We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. Thank you Lisa for being attentive. I would thoroughly recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

19 Jun 2021

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

Pretty cottage

We spent a week in this delightful cosy cottage with it’s pretty garden. Very close to the centre of St Ives with its wide range of restaurants, cafes, beaches and shops. Sadly lots of restaurants closed at short notice due to Covid outbreak but still had an excellent week.

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

1 Jun 2021

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

Lovely place to stay

This is a lovely really quaint property in a good location near to the town. Good facilities and nice quirky items adorn the rooms which we liked. Owner was excellent with communication and a follow up call was nice to how thing when and anything we could suggest to improve. Well reccomended.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louise A.

3 Nov 2020

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

Half term holiday

Great location, very pretty well equipped cottage. Small but perfect for holidays. So close to the centre of st Ives and it’s wonderful beaches. Thank you for a lovely stay

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

nicola b.

10 Aug 2020

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

Beautifully decorated and brilliantly equipped with a fabulous shower!

From booking to liasing with Lisa, the owner, the whole experience has been very pleasant and straight forward. Would definitely recommend staying here!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

20 Nov 2019

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

A quaint cottage

We enjoyed our stay. The cottage is ideally placed to walk into St Ives in just a few minutes. The bed was very comfortable and the power of the shower was fantastic! We loved it but the stairs could be an issue for some people, this is an old cottage and has many character features. We parked, with the owner’s help, on a friends driveway and I imagine this is essential in the summer. If you arrive after dark, which we did, make sure you have a torch/phone light so you can see the key safe properly. The owner was very responsive and always answered emails promptly.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Sam P.

11 Nov 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Our stay in St Ives

We had a nice stay here but were disappointed by the size of the property, we didn't feel as though the pictures/information showed how small the property really was. It was very difficult to access with a pram and there really wasn't much room for relaxing on the tiny sofa with 3 adults! However, the beds were very comfy and the shower was nice and powerful, the garden would be nice in warmer months too. There were lots of lovely touches in the property. The kitchen was well equipped but unclean in places. Overall we enjoyed our stay, thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Mark C.

5 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Disliked: Check-in

Great stay

We had a great stay in this little cottage it was ideal for the three nights me and my wife were in town for very clean and close to town centre. One problem we booked this cottage because it’s advertised with parking this was not the case unless prearranged to park on someone else drive way which we was not aware of so had to find some back street space about a five minute walk away there is a carpark just down the road which I used for the final night as it was closer to the property 12 pounds for 24 hours

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Dick K.

23 Oct 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Quirky small fisherman’s cottage right in the centre of St Ives

This beautiful, well equipped cottage is in the perfect location to enjoy St Ives. All shops and restaurants are within a 5 min walk.

6/10 Okay

Elaine M.

14 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

St ic

Very nice but the stairs were a bit of a trial for seventy year olds with a bit of rheumatism

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

23 Aug 2019

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

St Ives chocolate boxlovely quaint

Lovely quaint cottage in the heart of the town .

8/10 Good

Glen S., Hatfield doncaster

11 Aug 2019

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

Cosy cottage

Had a great time. There was everything we needed. Very cosy and quaint

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Rutter

I live in Lichfield in Staffordshire,and grew up in Sutton Coldfield.
I am a haidresser by profession and own a small Hairdressing Salon wich is located in Walmley,Sutton Coldfield.
I have two children a boy and a girl,who have spent many holidays in St Ives,crabbing in the rock-pools and eating ice-creams.
My love for St Ives has only increased as ive got older as to apprecite what a beautiful place it is,the light and the way the sea joins the sky, the changing colours of the sky and the changes in the sea each different season.
I have visited St Ives so many times throughout different months of the year.The summer is lovely with the warm weather sitting outside The Sloop having a drink and chatting to holiday makers.The Spring with the heady spring air and the glistening of the sea.The Autumn,October is hazy and time for the dogs on the beach enjoying themselves.November is time to wrap up warm and walk the coastal path,then head to any of the pubs to eat before going back to the cottage to snuggle up beside the logburner.And then Christmas and New Year which is amazing.

Why they chose this property

I fell in love with the cottage becuse it was so pretty and uniquecottage has a lovely 3 tiered garden with abundance if flowers and shrubs and because the garden is southernly facing it is great to sit in the sun and have a barbaque.The cottage is set on an off the road terrace along with another seven cottages,some painted lovely colours with beautiful gardens,the owners of the other cottages live there permantly and are really friendly and kind.

What makes this property unique

Where the cottage is situated is just a few minutes walk out of the town centre which means it is quite and peaceful away from all the crowds,yet only minutes away to the hustle and bustle.
Again just a few minutes from Porthmeor Surfing Beach and the lovely Porthmeor Beach Cafe Bar.
A few minutes th the Cinema and Kidz r us shows and the cobbled streets of st ives town with the shops restaurants and bars.

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