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Harbour Beach Cottage, St Ives

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Beach
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Living area
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 685 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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St Ives, ENG
  • Place, Porthmeor Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthminster Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Single room

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Harbour Beach Cottage, St Ives

Harbour Beach Cottage, St Ives

Beachfront location | Harbour views | Parking included | Dog friendly

Just steps from the sand, Harbour Beach Cottage puts you right at the heart of St Ives. Sitting only 20 metres from Harbour Beach, this beautifully finished former fisherman’s cottage offers panoramic views across the harbour, bobbing boats and out to sea — all while being tucked away from passing crowds.

Perfect for families, couples or friends, the cottage sleeps up to five guests across three bedrooms and offers the rare bonus of allocated off-site parking, a real luxury in central St Ives.

*Why guests love it*

Practically on the beach – Harbour Beach is moments from the front door

Spectacular sea and harbour views from the living room and two bedrooms

Central yet peaceful location on Mount Zion

Allocated parking space included

Dog friendly (one well-behaved dog welcome)

*Inside the cottage*

The cottage is arranged over four floors, making the most of its elevated position and views.

The first-floor open-plan living and dining space is a real highlight — a relaxed, light-filled room where you can watch the harbour come and go, whatever the weather. It’s equally perfect for cosy evenings in or slow holiday breakfasts with a view.

The kitchen, located on the ground floor, is fully equipped for home cooking with a gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Also on this floor is a modern family bathroom with bath and shower over.

Upstairs, the second floor offers:

A double bedroom with sea views

A single bedroom with a pull-out truckle bed (can be made into a small twin)

A separate WC and basin

The top floor bedroom is the showstopper — a beautiful double room with far-reaching views over the harbour, the Island and St Nicholas Chapel.

*Location, location, location*

From Harbour Beach Cottage you can wander to:

The harbour beach in seconds

Porthmeor Beach in a few minutes

Porthminster Beach in around five minutes

You’re also just moments from Fore Street, The Wharf and the iconic Sloop Inn, plus galleries, shops, restaurants, delis and ice-cream parlours — all without being overlooked or disturbed by passing foot traffic.

*Parking & transport (important to note)*

The cottage includes one allocated parking space at St Ives Rugby Club, approximately an 18-minute uphill walk from the property. While the walk may feel steep for some, guaranteed parking in St Ives is invaluable.

During school holiday weeks, a regular shuttle bus runs between the Tate St Ives and the parking area (approx. £1.50 per journey).

*Dog friendly*

One very well-behaved dog is welcome. With the beach so close, early-morning and late-evening walks couldn’t be easier — slippers optional!

*Good to know*

Sleeps up to 6

Travel cot provided (please bring your own bedding)

Parking for 1 car included

No smoking

All bed linen, bath towels and utilities are included in the rate.

Please refer to the Rental Agreement during the payment stages on VRBO as you are entering a contract between this property owner and yourselves. VRBO cancellation and refund policies apply. Orange Roofs is a professional host. Orange Roofs Cornwall Limited is a St Ives holiday accommodation agency. Please email us at Orange Roofs if you have any specific questions, we will be very happy to help you.


Pets - allowed

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Ocean view

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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
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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 holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. St Ives Museum and Paradise Park and JungleBarn are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Wharfside Shopping Centre and Trevaskis Farm. Ready for a night out? Consider Acorn Theatre and Gwennap Pit. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and rock climbing nearby.
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St Ives, ENG

What's nearby

  • Porthgwidden Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 10 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St. Eia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Porthmeor Beach Café Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harbour Gourmet Fish & Chips - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Harbour Beach Cottage, St Ives pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Harbour Beach Cottage, St Ives?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Harbour Beach Cottage, St Ives?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harbour Beach Cottage, St Ives?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Harbour Beach Cottage, St Ives located?

Located in the heart of St Ives, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Harbour Sand and St Ives Harbour. Salthouse Gallery and The Island - Pendinas are just steps away. St Ives Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

December visit

Great property in a perfect location with lovely sea views, everything on the doorstep but also quiet in the evening. Communication with the managing company was excellent. Would highly recommend the property and the managing agent.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

November 2021 in St Ives

The property was ideally situated close to the harbour,shops and restaurants. The house was very clean and comfortable and we will definitely make it our place to stay on all future stays.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

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

Amazing

The property is in a central location is next to the beach, harbour and old town. It is a beautiful property - very clean and well presented, with everything you could need. The communications with the property company were clear and informative. We loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

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

Perfect for a range of ages

We had a great week at Harbour Beach Cottage. The perfect location meant that the 18-21 yr olds could come and go as they wished without needing a car. The cottage itself had plenty of space for 5 adults and 2 dogs. We were able to take the dogs on all the beaches before 10 and after 6 which gave them plenty of exercise. We were travelling light as no room in the car for extras but the cottage had all the essentials that we needed that we couldn't bring from home
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Perfect location

Fabulous
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barry H., UK

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

Harbour Beach cottage - perfect location

Harbour Beach Cottage overlooked St Ives harbour & was a short walk to beaches, restaurants and Fore St - a perfect location. Orange Roofs team were great - all information arrived ahead of time & emails replied too very quickly. Thank you Barry
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Catherine S.

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

St ives

wonderful stay in St Ives

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

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

Harbour Beach relaxing break

A lovely property superbly located with sea views to wile away the hours. Impressed with the Orange roof team and their helpful emails in the lead up to our stay. Property was ready early which was perfect and was very cosy for our stay. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gareth R.

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

Excellent location and clean property. Would suit three or four people rather than five.

Great service and lovely cottage in absolutely amazing location!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

Harbour Beach Cottage

Really lovely location, with superb staff and communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Laura L.

Good

Lovely house in a lovely position just beware it only sleeps 5 the single bedroom does not have enough room for the second bed
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

stephanie v.

Séjour excellent au Harbour Cottage Beach.

Nous avons passé trois nuits à St Yves afin de visiter les Cornouailles. Nous ne regrettons ni le choix de la ville, ni celui du Cottage. La vue est extraordinaire, et le cottage idéalement placé ! Il ressemble parfaitement aux photos. La literie est très bonne et le cottage est parfaitement équipé. Nous y retournerons avec grand plaisir !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

paul j.

Location - couldn't be better!!

even though we had to change our property at the last minute, the one we ended up (Harbour Beach Cottage) with was perfect. Wonderful location almost next door to the Sloop Inn with its charm. The property was wonderfully clean and the welcome pack was a nice touch (especially the clotted cream!!). Hats off, though, to Orange Roofs who were exemplary leading up to our stay - the level of communication was beyond reproach.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sue E.

Gorgeous cottage, perfect location

Loved this property, had everything needed in it, beautifully decorated, perfect location and a view from a couple of rooms to die for, would love to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ray F.

The property was amazing for the location couldn't have wished for a better location

From the moment we booked to arriving at the property we were extremely impressed, from the informative emails to our welcome pack we were very happy. With having a one year old granddaughter the location was key, beaches on our doorstep as well as the town. The games, dvds in the house were perfect. Looking forward to booking our next trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

Delightful cottage right on the harbour

What a delightful cottage right on the harbour, lovely and clean well laid out with everything we could have wanted. Layout ideal for us but may be an issue with anyone with mobility issues or very small children (lots of steps) The views from the front windows fabulous spent most of the week looking out, we will defiantly look to booking again
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Fantastic cottage in St Ives with views of the Har

Harbour Beach Cottage was a fantastic place to stay for our holiday with our 8 month old and dogs. It was a stones throw to the harbour beach, and with a sea view from the cottage we could see whether the tide was out enough to go on with the dogs. The cottage itself was spacious and very well equipped. Orange Roofs also arranged for the hire of a travel cot which was one less thing I had to think about. The location was also fantastic for the town and shops, especially the Italian restaurant below which does a fantastic array of takeaway food (not just pizza!). We hope to stay here again next year as it was a perfect place to stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maz H.

Harbourside Perfection

Truly a perfect home from home, perfectly located with a view of the harbour but set back from the noisy thoroughfares. Beautifully presented with everything we needed. I've stayed in many St Ives cottages and this is definitely one I'll be returning to.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2016

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