About this property
Rose Cottage perched at the top of Porthmeor Hill, a delightful semi-detached cottage just 200 metres from the surfing beach Porthmeor and 300 metres from the town centre. This exceptional self-catering cottage is the perfect base for up to six people to come together for a holiday filled with breath-taking scenery, sublime beaches and memorable walks along the South West Coastal Path. Enter into the property and be welcomed into the sitting room, where you can snuggle up on the sofa, with the characterful stone fireplace housing a woodburning, creating a cosy ambiance during the winter months. Admire the photos of old St Ives within this room, giving you a small insight into the past of this wonderful town before making your way into the heart of the home, the kitchen/diner. The Range cooker takes centre stage before all of the other appliances that are arranged in a contemporary assortment, certain to encourage a spot of cooking before regrouping with your loved ones to enjoy some catch up time, accompanied with a well-deserved glass of something chilled. In the summer months, you can look forward to heading out onto the private courtyard area to indulge in a spot of alfresco dining, whilst enjoying the final moments of sunshine before you retire to bed. Afterwards, head upstairs to catch your rest in one the three bedrooms, each one boasting an immaculate interior design with a refreshing colour palette, good storage and their own TVs, ideal for those lazy mornings snuggled under the plush duvets. Choose been a king-size bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a super-king-size bedroom with zip link beds that can be made into two singles and a twin bedroom, designed to ensure a flexible sleeping arrangement for groups of couples, friends and families. Better acquaint yourself with your surroundings as you take a short stroll into the centre of St Ives, winding your way through the narrow lanes before reaching quayside, home to a plethora of shops and places to eat and drink. Whilst here, be sure to make some time to explore the Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth Museum, before soaking up the sunshine at one of the town beaches, including the lush, golden stretch of Porthmeor Beach, St Ives’ most premier beach. Popular with surfers and water sports enthusiasts alike due to the south-westerly gales it enjoys, this beautiful, Blue Flag destination has lifeguards on duty from Easter to October, is flanked by two, rugged headlands, and boasts magnificent, awe-inspiring views that gaze out upon the brilliant blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. You can also head to the nearby, picturesque Porthgwidden Beach, where you can stroll along with your canine companion by your side, you are sure to find the perfect beach. After enjoying the delights of St Ives, lace up your walking shoes and discover the South West Coastal Path, where you can catch glimpses of tall granite cliffs, hidden coves and fascinating wildlife along the way. Alternatively, take your car further afield to visit the landmark attractions of Land's End, St Michael's Mount and The Minack Theatre, each one promising to be excellent days out for the whole family. At the end of each day, look forward to returning to Rose Cottage for a relaxing evening.
St Ives is one of Cornwall's most popular harbour town, featuring narrow streets, pretty cottages nestling around the quayside, the Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth museum, beaches, shops, a thriving community of artists, pubs and restaurants and much more. Within the surrounding area, you will find opportunity to explore the wildlife and the iconic coastal walks, as well as quality surfing and the Celtic mysteries of the Land's End Peninsula.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size bed (can be two singles with zip link) with TV, 1 x kingsize with TV and en-suite shower over bath, basin and WC, 1 x twin with TV.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating and woodburning stove.
Ranger cooker with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, cot and highchair.
5 x TVs and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for two cars, advised to reverse into parking space from the main road.
Courtyard garden with furniture.
1 Pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking allowed.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.4 miles.
100 meters to the beach
Nearby points of interest
- Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
- Anima-Mundi (Formerly Millennium)
- Porthminster Beach Café
- Count House Café
- Geevor Tin Mine
- Jackson Foundation
- Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
- Minack Theatre
- Gwynver Beach
- Porthchapel Beach
Reviews (7)
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Louise Anne
My only feedback is a bigger sign for the cottage or a bit more prominent would help finding it - we would have never found it in the dark, it was only because of a comment I had read that it was opposite the shop - which is super handy by the way.! Overall though a great base to get out and explore St. Ives.
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Michaela
They were very helpful. Although we know the area very well, the cottage itself was extremely hard to find - a change to the directions would definitely help: by adding 'take the second right' once on Alexandra Rd, this would have helped us to find the property much more easily. There were some (small) maintenance issues we noticed upon arrival, like the button on the toaster was broken, the panel on the bath in the en-suite was hanging on by sellotape and the sofa upholstery was damaged in places around the feet of the main sofa. These issues did not affect our stay however. We would have liked a more detailed information folder with instructions of how to use the range cooker/oven, and when bin day was to put the rubbish out (as our bin was half-full upon arrival) - we usually have this information when staying with other travel companies, like Aspects, St Ives Holidays, etc. so perhaps this is something to add in the future. The keyring on the house key made it difficult to use the lock-box without it jamming. The cleanliness of the cottage was brilliant - please pass on our thanks to the cleaners. Bed linens, towels, etc. were all really clean and appreciated. The overall décor of the house was lovely, clean and bright. We did find the over-table lights in the dining area really low and had many a bumped head during our stay - maybe they could be raised a little to avoid this problem. Overall, the property was lovely and very clean. Thank you.
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Sharon
One very minor thing was absence of a frying pan, had to use wok! But everything else there to make for fabulous stay.