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House at Gwinear

St Ives, Cornwall
Bed & Breakfast
+44 (0)1736 850444

Per night
£100 - £125

1 room

Rooms sleep 2

Birdwatchers and artists delight: acres of peaceful land, close to some of Cornwall’s finest galleries – and the sea

Per night
£100 - £125

Contact the owner directly to check date availability and secure your booking.

The Experience

An island of calm, this grand old rambling vicarage sits in rare bird-filled acres, just a short drive from St Ives. Come for peace and quiet and a classic Cornish welcome from owners Charles and Diana who are devoted to encouraging the arts and crafts.

Find English shabby chic with loads of character and no stuffiness – fresh flowers on the breakfast table, a piano in the corner, rugs on polished floors, masses of books. Your bedroom is in a separate wing with its own sitting room and a fine view of the church from the bath.

In summer you can eat breakfast in the Italianate courtyard, play a game of tennis on the ancient courts and wander the large, lawned gardens. For supper you can walk half an hour to the pub.

We think you'll love

The outdoor pool, a treat in summer
Wonderfully friendly owners who go out of their way to make you feel at home
Having your own separate wing

You should know

It's a peaceful, quite grown-up place to stay
You’ll need your car to explore

Essentials

EV charger
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Spa
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Bar
Barbecue
Licensed premises
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Nightly price: from £100

1 Twin/double: From £100

Information

Booking information

Other details: French and Italian spoken.
Closed: Rarely.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals: Pub 1.5 miles. Dinner available by special request.

Reviews

Brian, Cranleigh Sep 2025

Such a warm welcome. It’s a real treat for those in search of good art, good chat and good breakfasts! It’s a lovely quiet location and an invigorating swim mid September. Lovely to meet you Charles and Diana.

Gabriele, Schopfheim Sep 2025

A beautiful house with an artfully landscaped garden (park), lovely and interesting hosts, and a wonderful breakfast: All in all, a very worthwhile stay!

Corinna, London Jun 2025

This place is a gem, all the more so because of the house owners and hosts, Charles and Diana, whom you would be looking forward to having at the dinner table, so full of interesting stories and tips of their neighbourhood and the community of artists, to which they belong. We did not have them at our dinner table sadly, but nonetheless we were made to feel as welcome as if we had. And their spectacularly beautiful house, on the grounds of a Medieval church, surrounded by its own sculpture garden, was a perfect complement to their grace and hospitality. We shall return!

Angie, Hertford Sep 2024

We spent a week at Gwinear with Charles & DIana. The accommodation is very comfortable and in a separate wing of their house. The bathroom doesn't have a shower, but there's plenty of water to have a deep, relaxing bath! There's a shower available downstairs. We couldn't have been made more welcome. Charles & Diana are extremely friendly, warm and hospitable and go the extra mile to make you feel at home. Breakfasts are freshly cooked in the Aga and delicious. The house is wonderful; bursting with local art which we were invited to enjoy, as well as the beautiful garden and pool.

Gloria & Rodney, Dublin Jun 2024

Diana & Charles were gracious and charming hosts. Breakfasts were sumptuous, and the house itself was just the sort of place we love to stay at. Art everywhere, and fabulous silverware, made by Charles in his workshop at the back of the house. Lots of fun chat, and always he0lpful with suggestions of places to visit and photograph.

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Location

The neighbourhood

Wonderfully peaceful location by the ancient local church, yet busy St Ives and Penzance can both be reached in under twenty minutes. Godrevy lighthouse is just three miles away, made famous by Virginia Woolf and the beach’s protected seals and pups. At the estuary, the special birdwatching area is a prime spot to see rare species, while a 40 minute drive will take you to the unique open air theatre at Porthcurnow. Take a picnic.

Local points of interest from Charles & Diana Hall

Coastal Footpath 3 miles away. Beautiful walks near Godrevy lighthouse. (Virginia Woolf's one) where some of the year over 100 seals and their pups can be seen on a protected beach
St Ives nearby, which is full of interesting art galleries, funky shops and delicious places to eat. Barbara Hepworth's beautiful garden full of her sculptures and the Tate well worth visiting.
Explore the ancient stones down towards Lands End. The Nine maidens - a miniature stonehenge but often free of people and many other interesting stoneage relics.
Special birdwatching area on the estuary at Hayle where interesting and rare species fly in.
Unique open air theatre at Porthcurnow - the Minnack - only 40 minutes away. You can take a picnic and watch a play roman style!
Many interesting craft galleries in West Penwith. including the Leach pottery.

Introducing

Charles & Diana Hall

Charles and Diana have lived here for over 45 years and are local area experts. They’ll delight in finding out what interest you then recommending walks, galleries or sites to visit, as well as top tips for avoiding crowds and sampling the local restaurants. You’ll be the only guests so expect to feel part of a warm and welcoming family.