10/10 Excellent
Joanne R.
10 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time
Joanne R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Saint Ives, ENG
- Porthmeor Beach2 min walk
- St Ives Harbour6 min walk
- Porthminster Beach9 min walk
- Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)53 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location
This is a beautiful Fishermans Cottage situated in a quiet road in the heart of Downalong. The property is nestled between three fabulous family beaches Porthmeor perfect for a spot of surfing, Porthgwidden which has a lovely safe beach perfect for families and the Harbour Beach with the fabulous backdrop of St Ives . We are a 2 minute walk to the shops and outstanding restaurants, the Tate and the Barbara Hepworth musuem. St Eia's location will provide a fabulous base with which to explore all St Ives has to offer.The cottage has been lovingly restored it has still retained a number of features but with a modern feel. This cottage would provide an excellent base for a family beach holiday nothing is too far because of its location you can pop backwards and forwards very easily and everything is on the flat no carrying surfboards up hills! The property is arranged over 4 floors, with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is a modern fully equipped kitchen, dining area with welcome pack on arrival. There is a large comfortable lounge with high ceilings. The third floor has one bedroom with twin beds and a bathroom on that floor. On the top floor there is a double bed with glimpses of the sea and an en-suite, that comprises of a shower toilet and hand basin. The cottage has Wifi access. We have made sure that you have all that you could possibly need, however if you find you need anything further or encounter any problems or issues during your stay, there is a local housekeeper on hand to help you. Entry to the property is by key-safe.
Property manager
Emma Giddings
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
St Ives
Located in St Ives, this cottage 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 explore St Ives Harbour.
St Ives Museum and Paradise Park and JungleBarn are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Saint Ives, ENG
What's nearby
- Porthmeor Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- St Ives Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Tate St. Ives - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Porthminster Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Carbis Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Sloop Inn - 3 min walk
- Porthgwidden Beach Cafe - 3 min walk
- The Rum & Crab Shack - 4 min walk
- Hub - 5 min walk
- SILCo. Searoom - 2 min walk
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Hannah G.
3 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Stay
Hannah G.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
John R.
14 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house
John R.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Paul S.
15 October 2017
Fabulous cottage well presented comfortable and right in the centre
Paul S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
10/10 Excellent
Sarah F.
29 March 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Sarah F.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
Philip P.
28 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Cottage Perfect Location
Philip P.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Matthew A.
23 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location lovely cottage
Matthew A.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Lesley T.
8 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishermans Cottage
Lesley T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Judy P.
11 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St ives
Judy P.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephen K.
28 February 2018
Beautifully appointed, great location!
Stephen K.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
10/10 Excellent
LYNNE B.
1 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home from home
LYNNE B.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Beverley H.
14 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely centrally located cottage in St Ives
Beverley H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kevin H.
11 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic little town house.
Kevin H.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sarah P.
4 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Sarah P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
LYNNE B.
21 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
HOME FROM HOME
LYNNE B.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Simon W.
13 July 2016
Fantastic position
Simon W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
10/10 Excellent
lorna m.
5 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just wanted a beautiful location quiet and lots of little coffee stops sea front and sister time
lorna m.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jacqui B.
20 April 2016
Very well appointed comfortable cottage, well positioned for town centre & a long stay carpark
Jacqui B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2016
10/10 Excellent
David J.
5 September 2018
Lovely house and a great location which means everything is only a short walk away.
David J.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Katherine
10 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Katherine
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andrea F.
11 October 2018
Just lovely
Andrea F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Manuela L.
20 August 2017
Great location, great little cottage.
Manuela L.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
10/10 Excellent
Stewarrt R.
14 May 2018
Fishermans Cottage St Aia Street
Stewarrt R.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Robert G.
1 August 2016
A beautiful cottage with everything you need in a great location
Robert G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
6/10 Okay
Joe E.
29 October 2022
Liked: Location
Underwhelming decor and comfort, dissapointing
Joe E.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
About the host
Hosted by Emma Giddings
Hi we are a family who have holidayed in St Ives for over 20 years and are now very excited to own our first home here. St Ives is our second home and we look forward to welcoming many guests to share our home with us. We make as many trips as we can each year driving all the way from Essex! Now our children are older we spend many a day on Porthmeor Beach Body Boarding as a family come rain or shine! Porthgwidden Beach is another favourite of ours, both of which are a stones throw from 4 St Eia. Location was key for us! We know St Ives very well, have made many friends and contacts over the years and are happy to try and answer any questions you may have. We hope you enjoy St Ives as much as we do, it really is unique!
Why they chose this property
This cottage is perfect for a beach holiday, there are three beautiful beaches that are within 5mins walk of the house, Porthmeor which is a great surfing beach, Porthgwidden which is perfect for families and the Harbour beach which enjoys the views of the town. The location is ideal for families as it is all on the flat, no big hills to climb whilst carrying surfboards! You can even glimpse the sea from the master bedroom!
What makes this property unique
This cottage really is in a fantastic location it is handy for everything. We are within a five minute walk to the Tate Gallery and the Barbara Hepworth museum. There is the local Norway Stores which is handy for day to day groceries and the odd bottle of wine which is again less than a five minute walk. Again it is a five minute walk to the pier which is perfect for late afternoon crabbing. There are a number of excellent restaurants within the town and you can be down on Fore Street within 5minutes walking at a very leisurely pace! It is possible to do a Tesco home delivery for when you arrive which is something that lots of people do.
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