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GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking

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Room
Outdoor dining
Interior
Bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer

Explore the area

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St. Ives, Cornwall
  • Porthminster Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • St Ives Harbour
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Carbis Bay Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking

Bookings are on the basis of a 15:00 arrival and 10:00 departure.

Tucked away, a stones throw from the hustle and bustle of St. Ives, The apartment is a calm beach retreat perched above Porthminster Beach. Boutique hotel styling with GOLD Award by Visit England Quality in Tourism.

Your rental includes a dedicated parking space and unlimited access to the adjacent Harbour Hotel for two people through the apartment’s membership. Facilities include: pool with hydro jet, jacuzzi, steam room, dry sauna, gym and sun bathing terrace with loungers. Card can be used by any two guests at a time and offers a 20% discount, food, drinks and treatments at the hotel.

Inside the apartment, Each room has been individually set by the designer behind the Queen Mary 2 interiors. The Apartment is furnished to a high standard with custom furniture and fixtures and fittings by Pierre Frey and Philippe Starck. Art Nouveau wardrobes, original deco photographs of local scenes, and a whopping chandelier give a contemporary-classic twist to the beachside location.

Previous guests say in the Visitors' Book:

"What a gem of an apartment." [Will and Barbara]
"The apartment is beautiful." [Karen & Craig]
"Very stylish apartment, well equipped with everything you need" [The Browns]
"Many thoughtful touches...especially the very comfortable beds." [Gill & Kate]
"This booking has been fantastic from start to finish. Your communication is welcoming and efficient and can't wait to stay again" [Becky & friends]

The Apartment includes high-speed broadband and a 32’ HD surround-sound HD TV system with Netflix and YouView. Personal touches include board games, and a welcome tray on arrival. Nespresso machine and capsules.

Front bedroom: Art Nouveau wardrobe and exquisitely comfortable bed (5ft width). French door leading directly onto the terrace with ocean and harbor views. Minimalist en-suite with rain shower, Philippe Starck fittings and low-level LED night-lighting.

Rear bedroom: Dressing area with Ralph-Lauren style black dresser, 'zip-n-link' beds for flexible accommodation as twin beds or a king-size. Separate bathroom with low-level LED night-lighting, Italian-designed sink and dark Italian stone tiling.

Lounge: Engulfing wing chairs, sofa, reading lamps, antique chandelier, dark wood floors and light linen rug. High-end surround sound system with 32' LCD TV, YouView box with Netflix.

Dining Area: Round glass table with 4 contemporary back fabric chairs, two of which offer harbour and ocean views.

Kitchen Area: Fully equipped with washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave (with browning grill), electric cooker and hob fridge and freezer. Black granite counter tops and stainless appliances. Nespresso machine and cafetière (plunger style) for coffee.

Veranda: Modern eating area for 4, halogen heater, two planters with succulents, agave-family evergreens and lampranthus flowering in early summer. Sweeping views of St. Ives Harbour and Bay.

The Apartment has a dedicated parking space right in front. All bed linen and towels are provided. Just bring beach towels. Electricity, gas, water, parking, wireless internet included in the rental.

Booking and Arrival Information:

- Check the availability and rates for your preferred dates
- Complete the booking form this web site
- Pay your deposit and balance with a credit card via this website
- Contact me to say whether you would like the second bedroom to be made up with twin beds or a Super King-sized bed
- Pick-up the keys from a secure lock box at the apartment on arrival
- The Apartment's dedicated parking space is right in front, level with property entrance (see Accessibility below).

Accessibility:
The apartment is a 3 minute walk from St. Ives train station up a short but steep hill (with views from the veranda as the pay-back). Access by car is via a steep, single lane private. The parking space, in front of the apartment, is on an upward slope. UNSUITABLE FOR PARKING A LARGE SUV (please note: the owner has parked a BMW X5 in the space however manoeuvring a car this size into the space when the adjacent space is occupied is not advised).

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

No 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, a first aid kit 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 apartment is 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. Consider Acorn Theatre for a night out or St Ives Museum if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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St. Ives, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Porthminster Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 20 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 7 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Porthminster Beach Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Harbour Gourmet Fish & Chips - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Lifeboat Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Porthminster Beach Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Scoff Troff Cafe - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking located?

Nestled on the beach, this St Ives apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Porthminster Beach and St Ives Harbour. Harbour Sand and Barbara Hepworth Museum are also within 10 minutes. St Ives Station is 7 minutes by foot and Carbis Bay Station is 25 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Alan Hocking

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The owner, Alan Hocking, is a Cornishman raised a few miles from St. Ives. He lives and works in London and makes frequent visits back to Cornwall where his family still live.

Why they chose this property

St. Ives was my favourite place to visit as kid. We only lived 11 miles away but it felt like a world away. Like being on holiday for a day. I moved to London in 1991 vowed to buy a place in St. Ives as soon as I could scrape together a deposit. In 1994 my mum and her hilarious golf buddy, (the late and dearly missed) Joan Harvey went on the hunt and fell in love with this apartment so I pounced on it without even seeing it myself. Many years later my good friend Alan McVitty (the above-mentioned cruise liner interior designer) and cousin, Glen Prisk, stripped the place back to its four walls and remodelled it back to its former Victorian glory with a contemporary twist and yesteryear throw backs including silver-plate local photography by my grandfather, Cecil Thomas taken in the 1930's. So there's a lot of heart, soul and personal history wrapped up in the apartment as it stands today. It's a place I love to come back to and hope you will too.

What makes this property unique

Parking, luxury comfort, veranda, sea views, tasteful.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish