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Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location

Cottage with kitchen, 6-minute walk to St Ives Harbour

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Exterior detail
Miscellaneous
Original Beam in Kitchen/Diner
Kitchen/Diner

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Porthmeor Beach
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
  • Place, Porthminster Beach
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Towels are for the cottage use only and are NOT to be taken to the beach as this will incur a fine.
Rubbish to be separated into general waste and recyclable. Recyclable waste to be put in the clear bag provided. General waste in black bag provided
Both bags to be placed in wheelie bin, outside cottage, before you check out.

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 and a deadlock

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. Ready for a night out? Consider Acorn Theatre and Gwennap Pit. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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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

  • St Ives Station - 12 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Porthmeor Beach Café Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cintra Seafood Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bamaluz Beach and St Ives Harbour. The Island - Pendinas and St Ives Museum are just steps away. St Ives Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really lovely traditional fishing cottage in old part of St Ives, very close to harbour, several beaches. Cottage is quaint, but had everything we needed. Comfortable and attractive and most enjoyable.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anja I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint cottage near beaches. Can see a glimpse of sea from upstairs bedroom. Love the location. Could walk everywhere. The house is clean, and styled very cute. No musty smell. There are a lot of stairs so if mobility is an issue then this might not be best choice. My mom and I felt right at home. It was a great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LYNNE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

HOME FROM HOME

This property is great near to all amenities... You have a great cleaner of your property, every thing was lovely.. I will be booking again next year if possible.. Thanks A. LM Brecknock and Family
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui B.

Very well appointed comfortable cottage, well positioned for town centre & a long stay carpark

We had a great time in St Ives and the convenient position of the cottage allowed us to come and go as we pleased with no need to use the car . Cottage well equipped and everything we needed was available . Kitchen, bathroom and ensuite newly fitted out . Overall an ideal holiday base .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2016

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Just lovely

We stayed there (3 adults) for 3 nights and had such lovely time. The house instantly makes you feel at home as soon as you walk through the door. It is decorated with so much thought given and love, I really enjoyed it. Also the welcome pack was such a lovely addition. Best of all is the very central location to the harbour and the main shopping areas, as well as the Tate Gallery. It literally is the perfect location in St. Ives. We had such a wonderful time and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The most amazing 10 days in St Ives 😊

We had the most fantastic time in St Ives. We stayed in Andy & Emma’s lovely house for 10 nights in August with our two boys and it was just perfect. The house is very comfortable and the decoration has been very well thought out. The beds were very comfy and it was great to have two shower rooms. The location was fab for the beaches & the town. A big thank you to Karen the housekeeper who was very helpful during our stay. We will definitely be back next year. 🥰
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stewarrt R.

Fishermans Cottage St Aia Street

The cottage is very stylish inside. It is really lovely. The three of us stayed there for a week and we became very fond of it. I hope people realize the front door is a barn door. You can open the top half and let the fresh air of the street come into the kitchen. We had some problems with the washing machine and it was sorted out immediately by Andy and Emma. St Ives is an amazing place and the cottage is right in the middle of it.. A magical experience.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Joe E.

Liked: Location

Underwhelming decor and comfort, dissapointing

Great location as I wanted to swim at Porthgwidden easily but the cottage is a little drab and overall not up to the standard I expected. I contacted the owners with details of particular faults but they never responded.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rense V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super locatie, prettig appartement
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. The cottage is lovely and ideally situated. We were able to potter about to our hearts’ content and St Ives has so much to offer. Our host answered our queries quickly and fully. Check in was easy. Well appointed with everything we needed. Thank you for a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Hank V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

St Ives fisherman’s cottage

We found this type of cottage quite small. 3 and 4 flights of stairs for quite small bedrooms. Would be very difficult for a family with infant or anyone with leg or back injuries. Washing machine needs to be replaced, after reading the instructions it wasn’t wort the risk of using it. Everything thing was ok but it wasn’t the type of accommodation we would look for again. The host was excellent to communicate with and location is excellent, close to the centre.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time

We all really enjoyed our stay at this cottage. The beds were very comfortable and we all slept well after our days exploring St Ives. The cottage has everything you possibly need and the location perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

I loved the position of 4 St Eia, so close to the beach for a morning swim and to the School of Painting and yet very peaceful at night. Lovely bedlinen, beautifully clean and I had everything I needed. Not five stars due to one or two niggles during my stay which just needed a bit more maintenance/attention. eg TV, taps and there is a lot of going up and down stairs!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

Everything was great!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house

Great house in great location, beds nice and comfy lovely and clean too. Had a lovely stay in the house and pet friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage in an excellent location

Very good cottage in a perfect location, only slight negative would be that it spans 4 floors so was a bit of a pain going upstairs / downstairs but that’s not really a big issue
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cottage Perfect Location

Great cottage really homely and a very comfortable stay, Owner answered all questions before our stay right away. 5 star rating across the board
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Judy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St ives

Lovely property well situated and equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Great property. Great location. Fab!! Will be back thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Klaus H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful Holiday

Waren 2018 schon mal im gleichen Haus. Hat sich nahezu Nichts verändert. War ein schöner Aufenthalt. Allerdings benötigen die Fenster und die Sanitärräume einer Überholung (Schimmel).
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was quiet , clean, homely yet modern , very well equipped kitchen, extremely handy location within short wa short walking distance to the beaches pubs restaurants and shops. Excellent hosts and a lovely welcome pack waiting for us. Four floors were fine for us but if you struggle with stairs might be difficult.we will definitely be booking this gorgeous fisherman's cottage again! andshops..Exxellent
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lesley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishermans Cottage

Lovely quaint cottage in a perfect location for the beach, shops and restaurants. Our first visit to St Ives but it wont be our last, it really is stunning
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Gwen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Stay cut short due to noise through the walls

The property is lovely - well decorated, furnished and very clean. We know & love the area but didn’t realise this cottage was back to back or that noise would travel so much. We were extremely unlucky in that there was a particularly noisy group staying behind us but soon discovered that even normal conversation could be heard - they could obviously hear us too as we heard them discussing it! As our stay was for much needed respite and we got very little peace or sleep - and there was obviously nothing we could do to improve the situation we made the hugely disappointing decision to cut the 4 night stay short and left after just one night. We made the owners aware of the issue & our departure at 1pm and even gave them the opportunity to re-let the cottage. However they didn’t respond to us until 8.30 that night and didn’t/couldn’t really say anything other than they could try talking to the owners of the neighbours. This was obviously no help to us and in all honestly wouldn’t prevent normal level noise being heard. I am extremely surprised that no-one else has raised the soundproofing issue so maybe we are particularly sensitive to noise but I do think it is important to make other potential guests aware as if I had seen a review mentioning it I certainly wouldn’t have chosen this cottage. A real shame!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

mikayla m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little property, very comfortable and fantastic location

A great little dog friendly property situated with everything you need on the doorstep - beaches, cafes, restaurants, pubs, shops. Very comfortable and clean. The slight issue we had with the toilet and shower was sorted very swiftly with excellent communication with the owner. Will have no hesitation in booking to stay here again - thank you for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab cottage, fab location

Beautiful cottage, well decorated and kitchen well-equipped! There was tea/coffee and milk when we arrived to get us through the first morning. The welcome pack was comprehensive. Coastal location, with 4 beaches reachable in under 10 min walk in any direction. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Emma Giddings

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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

The cottage is located in the Downalong area of St Ives and is the oldest part of St Ives.
It's a pretty tangle of narrow streets and tiny courtyards clustered around the harbour. It’s the most picturesque and atmospheric part of the town, characterised by traditional fisherman’s cottages, imaginative street names, and points of historical interest.
Downalong was originally the domain of fishing families, in contrast with ‘Upalong’ – the higher part of the town around The Higher Stennack and on towards Hellesveor, which was at one time the preserve of the local mining community.

What makes this property unique

St Ives is one of the most picturesque and vibrant towns in Cornwall, located on the rugged and beautiful north coast of the county. It's a place where the charm of the past meets the creativity of the present, making it a must-visit for tourists.

Beaches & Scenic Views
St Ives is known for its stunning beaches. With soft golden sand, crystal-clear waters, and picturesque coves, it’s a perfect destination for beach lovers. Porthmeor Beach is a favorite among surfers, while Porthminster Beach is ideal for families, offering calm waters and incredible views of the bay. From many spots around the town, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, the iconic St Ives Harbour, and the surrounding rugged coastline.

Art & Culture
The town has a rich artistic heritage. It's home to the renowned Tate St Ives, part of the Tate gallery network, showcasing contemporary and modern art, with a focus on works inspired by the landscape and light of Cornwall. The Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden is another gem, dedicated to the life and works of the famous sculptor who lived and worked in St Ives. The town itself is an outdoor gallery, with many local artists’ studios and galleries scattered throughout.

Charming Streets & Local Shops
Wander through the narrow cobbled streets of St Ives, where you’ll find a mix of quirky shops, art galleries, cafés, and restaurants. The town has a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere that’s perfect for strolling and soaking in the coastal beauty. The maze of winding streets leads to hidden treasures, including boutique shops selling local art, jewelry, and handcrafted goods. The town is also known for its independent food scene, with seafood being a major highlight. A visit to the Harbour Seafood Restaurant or any of the seafood markets by the quay is a must for those craving fresh local dishes.

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