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3 bedroom Cottage 1 min. from Porthmeor Beach for up to 6 people. With parking
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 6
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Cornwall, ENG
- Porthmeor Beach1 min walk
- St Ives Harbour3 min walk
- Porthminster Beach6 min walk
- Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)53 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bunk Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
About this property
3 bedroom Cottage 1 min. from Porthmeor Beach for up to 6 people. With parking
Star Gazy is in a quiet pedestrian walkway, and there is a private parking space a short walk away, a tremendous bonus in St. Ives.The Porthmeor Beach is just a minutes walk from the cottage, with all the other beaches, cafes and little shops etc within a 5 minute walk. There are two large granite steps leading from the path into the cottage, and once inside there are 6 stairs taking you into the dining room, everything then is on one level. Star Gazy was originally built around 200 years ago as a store for fish, and was converted onto a comfortable 3 bedroom home about 100 years ago. Star Gazy retains several of its original features including stripped floorboards in the dinning room and bedrooms, and beams and exposed granite in the dining room. It is light and airy and overlooks the gardens in The Meadow. Care has been taken in choosing furniture and equipment to make the cottage as quirky and comfortable as possible. A welcome pack containing tea and coffee will be waiting for you, and our housekeeper makes every effort to leave a few items in the cottage for your use, washing up liquid, salt, pepper, hand soap etc. All linen and towels are professionally laundered and included in the price. Beach Towels,Cots, buggies, highchairs, and other equipment may be hired directly from Star Linen St. Ives and will be delivered and collected for you. Local grocers etc are a 2 minute walk away. Supermarkets are on the edge of town.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 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 theme parks and on 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.

Cornwall, ENG
What's nearby
- Porthmeor Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Tate St. Ives - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- St Ives Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Porthminster Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Carbis Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Sloop Inn - 3 min walk
- Porthmeor Beach Café Bar - 1 min walk
- The Rum & Crab Shack - 3 min walk
- The Lifeboat Inn - 4 min walk
- The Captain's Table - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Sandra Fenn

Star Gazy is a family owned cottage, loved by three generations. Various members enjoy art, sports, and gardens and spend as much time in St. Ives as our busy working lives allow.
Why they chose this property
Our family spent several wonderful holidays in St Ives and in 2002 we made the decision to buy a holiday home of our own. St Ives cafes, beaches and walks are open all year round and we carefully chose Star Gazy for its excellent, quiet, location in the heart of old St. Ives in Down-a-Long, close to the beach and restaurants as our much loved family holiday home.
What makes this property unique
Star Gazy is in a quiet pedestrian lane away from passing traffic yet only 50 meters away from the fantastic beach of Porthmeor, where you can enjoy breakfast in the cafe overlooking the beach. 2 minutes walk along the cobbled Digey takes you to the Harbour, shops, and range of cafes and restaurants.
Star Gazy is an old granite cottage with three bedrooms for up to six people and a baby, but is much enjoyed by couples also as a quiet retreat.
Full central Heating, unlimited hot water, professionally laundered linen, gas, electricity, and WiFi and net-flix are all included in the price. Star Gazy has its own parking space for an average sized family car 10 mins walk away, at the top of Windsor Hill a bonus in busy St Ives.
Off season we offer bargain rates to guests who appreciate the benefits of the quieter months of the year. 3 to 7 night breaks are available between end October and Easter.
Star Gazy is an old granite cottage with three bedrooms for up to six people and a baby, but is much enjoyed by couples also as a quiet retreat.
Full central Heating, unlimited hot water, professionally laundered linen, gas, electricity, and WiFi and net-flix are all included in the price. Star Gazy has its own parking space for an average sized family car 10 mins walk away, at the top of Windsor Hill a bonus in busy St Ives.
Off season we offer bargain rates to guests who appreciate the benefits of the quieter months of the year. 3 to 7 night breaks are available between end October and Easter.
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