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

Richard, St Albans

The Little House is bigger than appears from the roadside. Good sized lounge ( snug), kitchen diner, bathroom and nicely planted courtyard at ground level and two big bedrooms above . Everything quirky with beamed ceilings and low door lintels( beware) . Motion sensitive stair lights for safe nocturnal journeys and similar bathroom extractor. All fittings in VGood order and well presented. Sonos bar in the snug and bluetooth music player in the diner . Downside due to the solid construction mobile signal non existant , WiFi works best in snug.


Sarah, St Albans

Amazing stay and I've stayed at many St Ives! The interior has been so thoughtfully designed, with great attention to detail for a luxury holiday stay and the generous space is deceptive. The private courtyard is a lovely added bonus to enjoy morning coffee/wine or fish and chips! It will be amazing in the winter with the comfiest sofa and log burner. The bed you won't want to get out of! It's just a few steps away from coffee/ice cream or delicious pasties. Just book it!


Amy-Jane, Southend-on-Sea

Little House was a dream holiday seaside cottage. Every detail has been considered in a thoughtful and stylish way. From the allotment deli voucher on arrival, to the enamel picnic wear that you can take to the beach. The comfiest beds made for very sound sleeping and the cosy lounge was perfect on chillier evenings. The location couldn’t be more central for beaches, harbour, shops, cafes and restaurants - amazing morning coffee on the doorstep or late night ice creams 5 steps away. We cannot wait to come back to Little House, thank you for making our stay so very special.


Tiffany, Leigh on sea

Location, house, price, interior, host, finishing touches - everything was superb! The only downside was our week went too quick! Thank you so much.


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.