Little House

St Ives, Cornwall
Self-catering
+44 (0)7855 528449
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Per night
£96 - £226
Per week
£675 - £1585

3 beds

Bedroom

2 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 4

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

Sweet Grade II listed fisherman's terrace cottage for 4 (+ 1) close to the centre of bustling St Ives; a place to escape to year-round

Per night
£96 - £226
Per week
£675 - £1585

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£96 - £226 per night

£675 - £1585 per week

The Experience

A super spot for a car-free holiday, the London to Penzance line is fast and reliable and the cottage, snuggled in a terrace in the centre of town is a five-minute walk from the station. The Lilliputian entrance hides a spacious interior with plenty of room for four: the open-plan kitchen/diner makes cooking and chatting easy. Stock up at any of the excellent foodie places nearby or use your voucher at The Allotment Deli on Fore Street.

St Ives has plenty to do year round: the Tate, Barbara Hepworth’s studio, and countless smaller places to discover. There are no fewer than five sandy beaches within walking distance of the cottage: Porthmeor is wildly popular, try the quieter Bamaluz beach to escape the crowds.

Back at base, both light, bright bedrooms have huge beds; one can be split into a twin and has space for a third if you need it. There’s a sun trap courtyard garden for evening drinks and a cosy living room with TV, books and games for wet days.

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We think you'll love

  • Being in the buzzy centre of St Ives
  • The many glorious sandy beaches on your doorstep
  • Soaking up the arty vibe
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You should know

  • The shower room is downstairs and doesn't have a bath
  • There's no parking at the house but you can pull up to drop off your things when you arrive. The nearest car park is at the train station (five-minute walk)
  • You're very close to the centre of town so you'll hear general hubbub and seagulls

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • 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
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • 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

Pricing

Nightly price
from £96
Weekly price
from £675
Damage deposit
£0
Surcharges
Extra bed/sofabed for a child available at no charge.
1 House for 4
From £963 beds2 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
4pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights. 7 nights March - end September. 1 small dog welcome (no puppies), £35 per week.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Reviews

This grade-II listed fisherman's cottage in the heart of St Ives looks exactly as you would expect as you arrive from the outside, but inside the property opens into a really bright, spacious and modern feeling interior. Whilst maintaining period features and some cosy spaces, Gilly has managed to modernise them, and make them feel both airy and light.
Inspected Naomi Sawday's Inspector

Daphne, Salisbury

A really lovely little cottage so comfortable and well equipped, and beautifully clean,and the beds are really comfortable. Well placed near all the shops, and harbour and beaches ,easy walking distance from all the places of interest, and restaurants, and tennis courts. We had the most wonderful holiday, and can't recommend it highly enough.


Laura, London

This is the most stylish, comfortable, thoughtfully equipped place to stay. The owner couldn’t have been kinder and gave wonderful recommendations for places to eat. The whole stay was so lovely and we definitely enjoyed the elegance and luxury of Little House.


Katie, Leigh-on-Sea

The perfect base for a family summer holiday. The decor is stylish, and the furnishing is minimalist enough that it always feels clean and tidy even with a family with two busy kids in it - and there’s still plenty of storage space. The cottage is located so centrally it’s easy to pop back during the day between beach, cafe or shop runs, and it has a wonderful courtyard for alfresco takeaway meals (try Blas burgers!) In the evening the living room is such a comfy space for winding down and the beds are super comfy. We can’t wait to come back!


Amy, Bristol

We stayed at Little House for a week in August 2022 with our two young children. The cottage is beautifully decorated, and spacious compared to other properties we have stayed in St Ives. The stay was very comfortable with lots of thoughtful extras such as picnicware, and a sink outside to wash the sand off. The location is great, just a few doors either way from an ice cream shop and bakery, and 2 minutes from the sea. Gilly was fantastic and very quick to respond if we had a question. They also provide a very helpful list of recommendations of where to go. Thank you for a lovely stay!


Location

The neighbourhood

St Ives thrums in the summer but is less frenetic at other times, so if you want to avoid the crowds try spring or autumn for a visit. As well as the obligatory beaches, Tate St Ives and Barbara Hepworth gallery and sculpture garden, the town has always been a haven for artists and creatives and you'll find a myriad of small galleries and interesting shops. The foodie scene is good here too.

Local points of interest from Gilly Porter

  • With the beautiful town of St Ives on the doorstep you will never be short of something to do whatever time of year you choose to stay at Little House.
  • The cottage is situated a few yards from the South West Coast Path with stunning walks in either direction.
  • There is a wide choice of restaurants within walking distance but if you want to escape the crowds why not try going slightly further afield to Hayle or Penzance using local taxi’s or the excellent public transport links.
  • If you’d rather cook at home we offer a well appointed open plan kitchen/dining room which is a pleasure to cook and eat in - or a south-facing courtyard garden for al fresco eating. Both the indoor and outdoor tables comfortably seat 6.
  • In colder months the cosy lounge at the front of the cottage is the perfect place to snuggle down in front of the woodburner with comfortable seating and smart TV.
  • If it’s water sports you’re looking for you can surf from Porthmeor beach or go kayaking or stand up paddleboarding from Porthminster beach. Lessons are available in all sports but you need to book early in high season.

Introducing

Gilly Porter

Gilly fell in love with St Ives when she first visited over 10 years ago. When the opportunity came up to buy Little House, she jumped at the chance, and then spent a couple of years renovating it with care and attention. She still loves St Ives and visits whenever she can. A local company cleans and manages the cottage so if you have a problem or need a hand you'll contact them.