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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The cottage is minutes walk to 5 beaches and the harbour

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.

Property manager

Lisa Rutter

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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. While the natural beauty of Carbis Bay Beach and St. Michael's Mount can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore St Ives Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider St Ives Museum and Paradise Park and JungleBarn. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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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.

Reviews

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

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nina R.

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.

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

Geoff T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spend time back in time
As travelers from Australia, we decided on a self contained old worker's cottage as a change from the ordinary motels. We were not disappointed. Although small ( or compact ), the house came with the mod cons we required. Whether summer holidaying or like us, travelling about Cornwall, the house is central to beaches, shops, transport and restaurants and tourist spots.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A lovely little miner's cottage. All amenities are here and its only a short walk to shops, cafés and beaches. Parking is a problem having only paid off site parking but a small problem considering the experience. Would recommend this cottage to all
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralf D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in St. Ives
Nice little cottage in central St. Ives. We very much enjoyed to stay there as it is well equipped and perfectly located for walking tours along the beautiful Cornwall coast. Thank you very much, Lisa.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
beach holidays
Confortable und quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LEE S.

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

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

David G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Bettina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutes Juwel mitten in der Stadt
Wir haben das Objekt wegen der günstigen Lage zum Hafen und Strand gewählt und wurden nicht enttäuscht. Nur ein paar Minuten zu Fuß und man hatte alles was man wollte und konnte das Auto getrost stehen lassen. Was bei dem gewöhnungsbedürftigen Linksverkehr oft nicht geschadet hat. Ein schnuckliger Ort und eine sehr hilfsbereite Gastgeberin hat den Urlaub perfekt gemacht. Die Unterkunft war klein aber man hatte alles was man braucht. Zum Parken hat uns die Vermieterin einen Privatparkplatz in der Nähe vermittelt. Das ist auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

graeme a., Lymm

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Simon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, cosey and immaculately clean. Loved it.
Great location, cosey and immaculately clean. Loved it.

10/10 Excellent

nicola b.

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.

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

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Rutter

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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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