8/10 Good
Lauren B.
30 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An enjoyable stay
Lauren B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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Silver Seahorse - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms
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Reviews
8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 664 sq m
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Explore the area
St Ives, Cornwall
- Porthmeor Beach2 min walk
- St Ives Harbour4 min walk
- Porthminster Beach8 min walk
- Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)23 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom.
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Silver Seahorse - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms
Built on the cobbled and intriguingly named Virgin Street in Downalong, just 50 metres from the sea, Silver Seahorse is in the middle of a row of former fisherman's cottages. Built over 3 floors with wonderful views from the attic bedroom, the shops of Fore Street are a short walk from the front door and Porthmeor Beach is only a minute's walk from the back.
Ground Floor
Sitting/dining room. Open plan, beamed and with new wood block flooring, 2 comfortable settees, radiant fire, TV and DVD. Dining table with 6 chairs. Pine Welsh dresser. Microwave and fridge tucked under the staircase.
Kitchen. Electric oven and 4 ring hob, cupboard and wall shelves, fridge and washing machine. Back door leading out to small yard with washing line and steps up to Upper Meadow leading to Porthmeor Beach.
First Floor
Bedroom 1. 5 ft double bed. Two chests of drawers, wardrobe and bedside cabinet.
Bedroom 2. Compact room with bunk beds and tall drawered bedside table.
Bathroom. Bath with electric shower over, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Second Floor
Marvellous views over the rooftops to the Harbour and St Ives' Bay beyond on 1 side and panoramic views overlooking Porthmeor and The Island on the other.
Bedroom 3. Double bed, small bedside chest of drawers and hanging cupboard.
Heating by portable electric radiators.
Barnoon long-stay car park is 200 metres away.
Ground Floor
Sitting/dining room. Open plan, beamed and with new wood block flooring, 2 comfortable settees, radiant fire, TV and DVD. Dining table with 6 chairs. Pine Welsh dresser. Microwave and fridge tucked under the staircase.
Kitchen. Electric oven and 4 ring hob, cupboard and wall shelves, fridge and washing machine. Back door leading out to small yard with washing line and steps up to Upper Meadow leading to Porthmeor Beach.
First Floor
Bedroom 1. 5 ft double bed. Two chests of drawers, wardrobe and bedside cabinet.
Bedroom 2. Compact room with bunk beds and tall drawered bedside table.
Bathroom. Bath with electric shower over, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Second Floor
Marvellous views over the rooftops to the Harbour and St Ives' Bay beyond on 1 side and panoramic views overlooking Porthmeor and The Island on the other.
Bedroom 3. Double bed, small bedside chest of drawers and hanging cupboard.
Heating by portable electric radiators.
Barnoon long-stay car park is 200 metres away.
Property manager
Cornish Riviera Holidays
Premier Host
Languages
English
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 travellers looking to shop may want to visit Wharfside Shopping Centre and Trevaskis Farm. St Ives Museum and Paradise Park and JungleBarn are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
St Ives, Cornwall
What's nearby
- Porthmeor Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Tate St. Ives - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- St Ives Harbour - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Porthminster Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Carbis Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 4.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Sloop Inn - 3 min walk
- The Rum & Crab Shack - 2 min walk
- Hub - 3 min walk
- The Cornish Bakery - 3 min walk
- Balcony Bar & Kitchen - 3 min walk
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Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
8.0/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
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Hosted by Cornish Riviera Holidays
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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