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GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking

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Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

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St. Ives, Cornwall
  • Popular LocationPorthminster Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt Ives Harbour8 min walk
  • Popular LocationCarbis Bay Beach13 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)117 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking

Bookings are on the basis of a 15:00 arrival and 10:00 departure.

Tucked away, a stones throw from the hustle and bustle of St. Ives, The apartment is a calm beach retreat perched above Porthminster Beach. Boutique hotel styling with GOLD Award by Visit England Quality in Tourism.

Your rental includes a dedicated parking space and unlimited access to the adjacent Harbour Hotel for two people through the apartment’s membership. Facilities include: pool with hydro jet, jacuzzi, steam room, dry sauna, gym and sun bathing terrace with loungers. Card can be used by any two guests at a time and offers a 20% discount, food, drinks and treatments at the hotel.

Inside the apartment, Each room has been individually set by the designer behind the Queen Mary 2 interiors. The Apartment is furnished to a high standard with custom furniture and fixtures and fittings by Pierre Frey and Philippe Starck. Art Nouveau wardrobes, original deco photographs of local scenes, and a whopping chandelier give a contemporary-classic twist to the beachside location.

Previous guests say in the Visitors' Book:

"What a gem of an apartment." [Will and Barbara]
"The apartment is beautiful." [Karen & Craig]
"Very stylish apartment, well equipped with everything you need" [The Browns]
"Many thoughtful touches...especially the very comfortable beds." [Gill & Kate]
"This booking has been fantastic from start to finish. Your communication is welcoming and efficient and can't wait to stay again" [Becky & friends]

The Apartment includes high-speed broadband and a 32’ HD surround-sound HD TV system with Netflix and YouView. Personal touches include board games, and a welcome tray on arrival. Nespresso machine and capsules.

Front bedroom: Art Nouveau wardrobe and exquisitely comfortable bed (5ft width). French door leading directly onto the terrace with ocean and harbor views. Minimalist en-suite with rain shower, Philippe Starck fittings and low-level LED night-lighting.

Rear bedroom: Dressing area with Ralph-Lauren style black dresser, 'zip-n-link' beds for flexible accommodation as twin beds or a king-size. Separate bathroom with low-level LED night-lighting, Italian-designed sink and dark Italian stone tiling.

Lounge: Engulfing wing chairs, sofa, reading lamps, antique chandelier, dark wood floors and light linen rug. High-end surround sound system with 32' LCD TV, YouView box with Netflix.

Dining Area: Round glass table with 4 contemporary back fabric chairs, two of which offer harbour and ocean views.

Kitchen Area: Fully equipped with washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave (with browning grill), electric cooker and hob fridge and freezer. Black granite counter tops and stainless appliances. Nespresso machine and cafetière (plunger style) for coffee.

Veranda: Modern eating area for 4, halogen heater, two planters with succulents, agave-family evergreens and lampranthus flowering in early summer. Sweeping views of St. Ives Harbour and Bay.

The Apartment has a dedicated parking space right in front. All bed linen and towels are provided. Just bring beach towels. Electricity, gas, water, parking, wireless internet included in the rental.

Booking and Arrival Information:

- Check the availability and rates for your preferred dates
- Complete the booking form this web site
- Pay your deposit and balance with a credit card via this website
- Contact me to say whether you would like the second bedroom to be made up with twin beds or a Super King-sized bed
- Pick-up the keys from a secure lock box at the apartment on arrival
- The Apartment's dedicated parking space is right in front, level with property entrance (see Accessibility below).

Accessibility:
The apartment is a 3 minute walk from St. Ives train station up a short but steep hill (with views from the veranda as the pay-back). Access by car is via a steep, single lane private. The parking space, in front of the apartment, is on an upward slope. UNSUITABLE FOR PARKING A LARGE SUV (please note: the owner has parked a BMW X5 in the space however manoeuvring a car this size into the space when the adjacent space is occupied is not advised).

Property manager

Alan Hocking

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Spa tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 646 sq ft (60 sq m)

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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 not allowed

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Quality Tourism Gold Award Overlooking Porthminster Beach
Gold Award Spa Gym Pool Membership bay View Terrace Parking
Quality in Tourism Gold Award Overlooking Porthminster Beach

About the neighborhood

St Ives

Located in St Ives, this apartment 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 check out St Ives Harbour. Consider Acorn Theatre for a night out or St Ives Museum if you're traveling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Porthminster Beach - 2 min walk
  • St Ives Harbour - 8 min walk
  • Porthmeor Beach - 12 min walk
  • Tate St. Ives - 14 min walk
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 7 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Kettle 'N' Wink Bar - 8 min walk
  • Pilchard Press Alehouse - 9 min walk
  • The Hain Line - 8 min walk
  • St.Ives Brewery - the Brewhouse - 11 min walk
  • Scoff Troff Cafe - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking located?

This family-friendly St Ives apartment building is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Porthminster Beach and St Ives Harbour. Harbour Sand and Barbara Hepworth Museum are also within 10 minutes. St Ives Station is 7 minutes by foot and Carbis Bay Station is 25 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing spot away from St Ives centre
During the booking and information gathering stage Alan Hocking was very helpful and responsive. The property description (images and words) is thorough and accurate; so no surprises on arrival. As the living area (combined dining room, lounge, kitchen) is quite small, it would have been tempting for the owner to enhance the image to make it look bigger; he hasn't so what you see is what you get. It should be noted that if guests intend to prepare substantial meals, there is minimal food preparation space. Also a big supermarket shop could be a problem as there is nowhere to store goods except the fridge and small freezer (we had to empty a couple of cupboards of pots/pans to make food storage space.) There were a couple of minor maintenance issues early in the stay, but the local agent Sandy Toes was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent !
Very impressive to find somewhere with 2 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The views are amazing and it’s only 1 mins walk down to Porthminster Beach & the Cafe. Just below the Harbour Hotel where you get a discount on their facilities. The access road is steep & the parking space is a bit tight; not recommended for Chelsea Tractors ! Great for a weekend break. Alan & Sandy Toes very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

doug d.

Liked: Cleanliness
St Ives
Very nice place; white knuckle drive down 1 lane road and steep hill though.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlton M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas holiday in St Ives
The property was well appointed, with high quality fixtures and fittings throughout. The apartment is literally 2 mins walk from the beach and there railway station. We had a great week, and would consider going back again next Christmas time. Parking so close to town is a real advantage.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate B., Solihull England

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
This property was conveniently located near to the Harbour Hotel where we were getting married half way through our week's stay. Our reason for booking here was its location and also the added bonus of being able to use the spa facilities. It was a lovely apartment and we very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

carol w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
My friend and I stayed for a few days and were very comfortable in the apartment. We enjoyed the facilities at the hotel next door very much. Close to beach and an easy walk into st Ives. However you need to be a confident driver to deal with the very steep approach / parking experience and also the hill that leads to the main road where there is a very steep one way hill and a blind corner at the top. Stressing about this spoiled our holiday a little, however everything else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray C., Magrath

Liked: Cleanliness
Location location location
Wonderful place. Challenge to park but we were fully warned. Easy and quick walk into town and the beach. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time in your beautiful apartment, everything was perfect including the location,.
Beautiful house in a beautiful location with gorgeous views. Fab holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Break
Excellent location with parking on site right by Porthmeor beach. Clean apartment with excellent facilities. Very helpful owner, loads of info supplied Kitchen area a bit small but it's as per the photo Spacious bedrooms and good ensuites.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent communication with the owner. Property description & accuracy are spot on.
This apartment, especially the beds, Is very comfortable,. The decor is tasteful, with good quality furnishings and was warm and welcoming on our arrival. As stated on the description, the narrow lane down through Primrose Valley is not for the inexperienced driver & the allocated parking space takes a little negotiation. HOWEVER, this should not deter you as the location is perfect for the short walk into St Ives along the promenade, as well as the wonderful Porthminster Beach Cafe next to the sea, 3 minutes stroll from your front door. Definitely a gem to return to!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022