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Beautifully renovated Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location

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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Beach nearby
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Saint Ives, ENG
  • Bamaluz Beach
    1 min walk
  • St Ives Museum
    1 min walk
  • Harbour Sand
    2 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    69 min drive

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About the area

St Ives

Seaside stay .At this cottage, you'll be steps from Art Space Gallery and BoatHouse Theatre. Bamaluz Beach and The Island - Pendinas are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Beautifully renovated Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 129 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Philip P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Judy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
St ives
Lovely property well situated and equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Lesley T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Gwen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay cut short due to noise through the walls
The property is lovely - well decorated, furnished and very clean. We know & love the area but didn’t realise this cottage was back to back or that noise would travel so much. We were extremely unlucky in that there was a particularly noisy group staying behind us but soon discovered that even normal conversation could be heard - they could obviously hear us too as we heard them discussing it! As our stay was for much needed respite and we got very little peace or sleep - and there was obviously nothing we could do to improve the situation we made the hugely disappointing decision to cut the 4 night stay short and left after just one night. We made the owners aware of the issue & our departure at 1pm and even gave them the opportunity to re-let the cottage. However they didn’t respond to us until 8.30 that night and didn’t/couldn’t really say anything other than they could try talking to the owners of the neighbours. This was obviously no help to us and in all honestly wouldn’t prevent normal level noise being heard. I am extremely surprised that no-one else has raised the soundproofing issue so maybe we are particularly sensitive to noise but I do think it is important to make other potential guests aware as if I had seen a review mentioning it I certainly wouldn’t have chosen this cottage. A real shame!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

mikayla m.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Stuart P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Beverley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Matthew P., Cwmbran

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Damon E.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
Brilliant property, perfect location and couldn’t have asked for more!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Joe E.

Underwhelming decor and comfort, dissapointing
Great location as I wanted to swim at Porthgwidden easily but the cottage is a little drab and overall not up to the standard I expected. I contacted the owners with details of particular faults but they never responded.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location lovely cottage
Quite a lot of stairs (four rooms on four floors) but nice layout.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

LYNNE B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kate O.

Liked: Cleanliness
St Ives
Good property with everything we needed. Right in the heart of St Ives so handy for shops beach and eating out. No parking, but that is to be expected in St Ives and we were able to park outside to unload on arrival and reload before leaving. Steep steps on entry and 3 flights of steep stairs to access all floors. Only minus was not much hanging space for clothes. Ok for us as only 2 and used spare bedroom. Overall good stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and cottage
An amazing find in St ives Literally two mins walk to the harbour and the array of shops and eateries and what a lovely place to chill. Then there is the other beaches all within a few mins walk. Parking is taken care of at the island car park - 100 yds away and reasonably priced. The cottage is well appointed with comfy furniture, all mod cons and a lovely decor and vibe. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

lorna m.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Damon E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage
Myself and my wife have just spent a wonderful week staying in this cottage in Saint Ives. The property is very well appointed, with a lovely kitchen diner on the ground floor, a very homely lounge on the first floor, twin room and shower room on the second floor, and a double bed with ensuite on the third floor. It really is a warm and cosy property situated in the heart of Saint Ives, with the local beaches very nearby. Car parking was easy and under a minutes walk from the property, although in busy times if you buy the week pass you won’t be able to stay in the other car parks with the same pass. This time of year we managed to get a space every day . Thank you to Emma for the use of your property, we really had a fantastic break celebrating our 25 years wedding anniversary, your home is lovely and we would definitely rebook if we had the opportunity in future. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michaela L., Stoke on Trent

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time in the cottage, lovely place perfect location,
Brilliant
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it...again!
Had a brilliant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jon B.

Excellent Location
Property was excellent and well maintained, stairs can be challenging at times
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay
What a wonderful week we have just had in this lovely little house. The property is perfectly situated in beautiful St Ives and has everything you need. It’s clean and modern and we were very sad to leave. I can’t say anything negative about the property at all it was just perfect. Our boys loved playing the games that the owners kindly left on the one rainy morning we had. This was our first time in St Ives and we will definitely be returning, the beaches are beautiful and there is so much to do. Only 2 negatives on St Ives is the parking and the seagulls which are extremely noisy through the night. But other than that it’s perfection.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021