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Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location

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2 bedroomsSleeps 4

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Saint Ives, ENG

Porthmeor Beach
‪2 min walk‬
St Ives Harbour
‪6 min walk‬
Porthminster Beach
‪9 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.

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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

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.

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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

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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.

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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
‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬4 min walk
‪The Lifeboat Inn - ‬5 min walk
‪The Captain's Table - ‬3 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.

9.8

Exceptional

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

10/10 Excellent

Roy D.

29 July 2025

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

Joanne R.

10 June 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

John R.

14 March 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Hank V.

6 July 2025

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

16 May 2025

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

Joseph S.

10 December 2022

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

Amazing stay

Brilliant property, perfect location and couldn’t have asked for more!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Damon E.

8 February 2023

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

Amazing as usual

Fantastic property, great location, everything you could want from a relaxing and very special stay in beautiful Saint Ives. Highly recommend this property, would love to stay again for a third time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Judy P.

11 November 2023

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

St ives

Lovely property well situated and equipped.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lesley T.

8 June 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

LYNNE B.

1 August 2022

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

Home from home

We love this cottage, we've book it for the last 5 years

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip P.

28 December 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

4 November 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

25 May 2024

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

Beverley H.

14 March 2023

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

Lovely centrally located cottage in St Ives

Beautiful cottage Stayed for an spring long weekend. 4 floors - very clean & well equipped. Good communication with owners.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

23 September 2022

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

Perfect location lovely cottage

Quite a lot of stairs (four rooms on four floors) but nice layout.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

mikayla m.

5 April 2023

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

Matthew P., Cwmbran

21 February 2023

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Superb

Totally loved the house, comfortable, beautifully decorated, spotless , all your needs catered for. Location fantastic, thank you for allowing us to stay at your home, a special thanks for at very short notice changing the dates for our stay as we mixed up our months, we would have been devastated to have missed staying in your home. A perfect holiday , perfect house. We will be back.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

10 September 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart P.

22 March 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

1 September 2019

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

Kate O.

25 July 2022

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

St Ives

Good property with everything we needed. Right in the heart of St Ives so handy for shops beach and eating out. No parking, but that is to be expected in St Ives and we were able to park outside to unload on arrival and reload before leaving. Steep steps on entry and 3 flights of steep stairs to access all floors. Only minus was not much hanging space for clothes. Ok for us as only 2 and used spare bedroom. Overall good stay

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Joe E.

29 October 2022

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

6/10 Okay

Gwen A.

25 April 2023

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

Anne C.

15 September 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

A T.

25 August 2025

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

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

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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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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St Ives

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

9.6/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

9.6/10

9.6/10

10/10

9.6/10

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10/10 Excellent

Roy D.

Roy D.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

Family Time

Joanne R.

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Fantastic house

John R.

6/10 Okay

Hank V.

St Ives fisherman’s cottage

Hank V.

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

Perfect Location

Elizabeth C.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Amazing stay

Joseph S.

10/10 Excellent

Damon E.

Amazing as usual

Damon E.

8/10 Good

Judy P.

St ives

Judy P.

8/10 Good

Lesley T.

Fishermans Cottage

Lesley T.