Ithaca

About this property

Perfect for the centre of St Ives, at Gallinas Point, this three-bedroom, duplex, penthouse, enjoys stunning views of St Ives Bay from its balcony and master bedroom. just a short walk from St Ives scenic railway, traditional harbour, shops, and the beautiful Porthminster Beach.

Sleeping six plus an infant, it’s the ideal base for family and friends to get together and enjoy all St Ives has to offer.

The kitchen, dining and sitting area all flow seamlessly within an open-plan living space, which extends out to a decked seaward facing balcony, with panoramic views across the bay to Godrevy Lighthouse and the north Cornwall Coastline, the double patio doors slide right back so you can bring the outside in and breathe in the fresh Cornish air, bathed in natural light and coastal themed artwork with gas central heating or air conditioning throughout, so guests can find their optimal temperature, it is a great space to relax, cosy up in either of the two contemporary sofas with coffee table for guests in the sitting area, perfectly placed to enjoy the entertainment on the large 55” Smart UHD 4K television, including Sky “Variety Package”, or listening to the integral, multiroom music system with speakers in every room.

The sociable open-plan kitchen/dinner with breakfast bar are within the living space, so guests can enjoy chatting with those preparing meals, a glass table with matching acrylic chairs, comfortably seats six, so everyone can gather for meals, the contemporary kitchen is well-appointed with cream SieMatic units, teamed with granite work tops, and burgundy splash back and offering everything you need for your holiday, a utility cupboard in the hallway houses a washer/dryer.

There is a choice of three comfortable bedrooms, two on the top floor, benefiting with private en-suites with enclosed showers and one ground floor room, conveniently located next to the family bathroom, the top floor rooms include a master king sized room with stunning views of St Ives Harbour beach and the Island and a super king room with views of the house where Virginia Woolf once resided and Tregenna Castle, this room is fitted with a zip and link bed which can be arranged as twin beds on request, the third king size room is located on the ground floor, with a large triple window with views of a Cypress tree, all are well presented with beautifully dressed beds in Egyptian cotton and offer plenty of storage space.

The family bathroom with bath and shower over, is located next to the ground floor bedroom, a large window allows natural light to pour in and speakers offer relaxing music to be enjoyed while soaking amongst the bubbles, a wonderful space to escape for some ‘Me Time’.

A seaward facing balcony is accessed via the living area, it is south facing so enjoys the sun most of the day, this wonderful outside space stretches the full width of the apartment, a table, four chairs and a rattan bench are provided, so everyone can dine alfresco in style with mesmerising sea views across St Ives Bay.

St Ives is surrounded by beaches all within walking distance, the nearest is Porthminster, it is lifeguarded at peak times, so ideal for water sports and swimming and its glorious sandy shores are lapped by crystal clear blue flag awarded waters, treat yourself to a meal out at the Porthminster Beach café, awarded a Michelin Plate for its delicious dishes, its right on the beach with uninterrupted sea views, St Ives is blessed with many restaurants and cafes supplied daily with fresh fish landed on its working harbourside, enjoy browsing its pretty cobbled streets for gifts and local art, to see why the town has inspired so many famous artist visit its largest gallery, the Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden.

The surrounding coast is best enjoyed by walking along The South West Coast Path, full of flora and fauna and if you’re lucky you may be accompanied by a seal or dolphins along this cliffside walk, it heads locally towards Zenor or Carbis Bay and Hayle in the other direction, Carbis Bay Beach is a secluded slice of paradise with azure waters and a long stretch of golden sand, for a relaxing way to tour the surrounding area, hop on the scenic railway, it runs beside the sea all the way.

For a fun family day out, enjoy feeding the animals at Paradise Park, near Hayle or visit Newquay Zoo, try the exciting walkway across the canopy of the rainforest at the Eden Project near St Austell, or maybe you prefer exploring Pendennis Castle, an artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII near Falmouth or walking out on a man-made causeway of granite setts at low tide to the majestic St Michaels Mount, a castle set on its own island near Penzance.

Ithaca is known in Greek mythology as the symbol for home and this aptly named beautiful penthouse offers the perfect holiday home for a family escape to St Ives in a prime location.

St Ives is one of Cornwall's most beautiful harbour towns, with small streets and tightly packed cottages nestled around the waterfront, the Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth museum, magnificent beaches, superb shops, a lively community of artists, excellent pubs and restaurants, and much more. It's easy to understand why this is the county's finest tourist resort, with its semi-Bohemian culture and romantic ambiance.

Accommodation

Duplex apartment.

Over third and fourth floor.

Three bedrooms: 1 x fourth-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x fourth-floor king-size with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x third-floor king-size with TV.

Third-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Third-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, sitting area and balcony

Gas central heating.

Oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.

Smart TV with Sky including ‘Variety Package’ plus TV Boxsets, 3 x TVs with Freeview, DVD Player, Sonos multiroom music system with speakers, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair, cot and 2 x stairgates available.

Off-road parking for 1 car.

Balcony with furniture.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.5 miles, beach 0.2 miles.

Note: Complimentary spa passes are provided for two guests at HarSPA at The Harbour Hotel, the passes include 20% discount off spa treatments Monday - Friday, and 20% off food in the hotel (excluding offers) Access is valid until the 27th February 2025; Membership is reviewed annually by the owner for the following year and is subject to renewal, please call the spa prior to arrival at the property to arrange your entry and they will give you availability information and details on their packages that you require - you can access the Spa's treatment via their website.

Note: Check-in is from 4pm, check-out by 10am