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Spindrift, St Ives - an apartment that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

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Private kitchen
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Internet
  • Living area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Spindrift, St Ives - an apartment that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

This superb cottage with its amazing location above Porthmeor Beach in St Ives, is everything you could wish for from a boutiquey coastal bolthole for two. Beautifully furnished and tastefully styled, Spindrift Cottage is not only gorgeous to look at, but being above Porthmeor as well as a mere 10 minutes’ walk from St Ives’ restaurants, shops, Tate Gallery and harbour means it offers guests a rather unique combination of away-from-it-all quiet and at-the-centre-of-it-all buzz.

Airy and elegant, Spindrift Cottage’s interior is awash with natural tones and coast-inspired décor creating a calming atmosphere that tempts feet-up relaxation. The lovely living room is small yet perfectly proportioned and open plan with the kitchen where a breakfast bar doubles as the home’s dining area. Upstairs a luxurious master bedroom with it cotton linen and deeply comfortable bed tempts afternoon naps and long morning lie-ins, and form here guests can take in stunning views of Porthmeor Beach and the blue waters of St Ives Bay beyond.

What makes Spindrift Cottage really special then is the surprisingly spacious feel of the home as well as its fabulous sun-soaked private terrace, the quality of the space and facilities provided, and of course its spectacular location which is second to none, so for couples looking to escape to Cornwall’s magnificent west coast it simply doesn’t get better.

Besides a fabulous foodie scene and plethora of wonderful blue flag beaches, there are plenty of attractions in St Ives for those fabulous days out. The Tate St Ives perches right beside Porthmeor Beach, so you can take in some of that famous art scene and then step out onto the sand, or if you fancy a walk you’ll have many great coast paths to choose from including the 1.9km route to Carbis Bay. Further afield but easily reached by car lie the villages / towns of Lelant, Hayle and Gwithian, each with their own great atmospheres and fantastic sandy beaches.

*Please note that this property does not have room for a travel cot

Good Housekeeping Bond
We ask our guests for a £75 good housekeeping bond, which is pre-authorised against your card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved and then released afterwards if there is no claim. We will contact you nearer the time of your arrival to arrange this.

Pets: 2 Pets allowed. Please advise the Luxury Coastal team directly if you would like us to host your pet after completing your booking. A charge of £40 per pet per stay/week will be applicable and required before your stay. We will arrange and invoice with you directly upon booking confirmation.

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About the area

St Ives

St Ives is home to this apartment. 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 Society of Artists and St Ives Museum are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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St Ives, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Porthmeor Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Barbara Hepworth Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 17 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mine Brewing Taproom - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Balcony Bar & Kitchen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪St. Eia - ‬12 min walk

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

St. Ives stay

We had a wonderful 5 days at Spindrift. The cottage was perfect, easy to find, clean and had everything we needed. The welcome treats were lovely and recommendations of places to eat helpful. Walks on your doorstep and a view of the sea, the location was spot on. Would definitely stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin T.

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

Clean and pleasant

Easy place to stay, but up a steep hill,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2023
Hi Martin, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are pleased to hear you liked Spindrift, St Ives. We hope to welcome you back one day. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

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

Wonderful little house

Spindrift was absolutely wonderful, clean, well equipped and tastefully decorated! We had a fabulous time! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2023
Hi Joe, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear you had a fabulous time and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Luxury Coastal
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Spindrift

All facilities were good. Very nice welcome pack. Perfect for our dog too. Lovely area. Quiet and relaxing. St Ives is such a lovely place to stay in. Plenty to do even when weather isn't too good. We enjoyed our stay. No problems to report. Thanks to Chloe for her support when needed.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2024
Hi Paul, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and all the facilities. I will pass your thanks onto Chloe and we do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Janis B.

Lovely decor

Spindrift is a lovely place to stay,decor etc very on trend,but it is looking a bit tired,carpets need a clean and a few maintenance jobs needed.This property is unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues due to locality plus there a Is no stair handrail.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Hi Janis, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your recent stay. We are very pleased to hear it was a lovely place to stay and will pass on your comments to the owner regarding the property looking tired so it can be rectified for future guests. We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Last minute long weekend

Arrived on cold & wet Friday afternoon. Property exactly as described. Overall we had a lovely stay although operating the heating was very difficult and we would have preferred the heavily stained carpet to have been cleaned (particularly on the landing). Quality of fixtures, linens and fittings was good. We took advice and purchased a parking permit for the rugby club which we recommend. Only thing missing was egg cups
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2024
Hi Paul, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay at Spindrift. We are thrilled to hear that you had a lovely stay and found the property as described. We appreciate your feedback regarding the heating instructions and are pleased to inform you that we are looking into updating them for better clarity. Additionally, the boiler controls are being replaced today to ensure ease of use for our guests. We apologise for the stained carpet. The owner has ordered a new carpet, and we are scheduling its replacement as soon as possible. We hope to welcome you back to Spindrift in the future for an even better experience. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay at Spindthrift which is a great location for a dog friendly stay in st. Ives. It’s about a 10 minute walk downhill to porthmeor or the town centre and about 12/15 minutes back depending on how well you handle the hills! The cottage itself is pretty, cosy and well equipped and we had everything we needed there. The only slight criticism we have is that the bed is perhaps past it’s best. It was very noisy every time you made a small movement which took a bit of getting used to.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Hello Sophie, thank you for leaving us a Review. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay and had everything you needed within the property. We are sorry to hear about the bed and we can look into this, so thank you for passing it along. We hope to see you return to us in the future. Best Wishes, Luxury Coastal.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely little house

Lovely little house. Much further up hill than we thought. Everything you need except an ironing board.I think the place needs a good deep clean. Very comfortable bed and you can see the sea from the bedroom window.the the upstairs carpet need changing or to have professionally cleaned as the stains are not very nice.and the fridge needs all the shelving taken out and be cleaned.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
Hi Diane, Thank you for leaving a review on your recent stay at Spindrift, St Ives. We are very pleased to hear this property had everything you needed apart from the ironing board. We will pass on all this feedback to the owners and housekeepers so this can be rectified for future guests. We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marlene L.

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

Hills hills and more hills

Lovely little property,but great disadvantage of not having anywhere close to park. As pensioners we found it almost impossible to walk up and down every day. Also being woken at 5am on a Sunday morning by National grid working on the pole adjoining the property for over an hour,making a hell of a noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2024
Dear Marlene, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are sorry to hear your stay was marred by the location of the parking and the hilly walk. We are also sorry to hear of the disturbance from National Grid, thankfully this isn't a regular occurrence. We are however pleased to hear you found Spindrift to be a lovely property Please do reach out to us if you are looking to stay in St Ives again so that we can assist you to find a property more suited to your requirements. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

Very close to perfection

There's not much of an outlook from this property, and the lack of a parking/loading area, even when loading/unloading correctly as per instructions, causes impatience from the locals which is unwelcome when wanting a stress free break. However, despite its size, the cottage is perfect for a short break for 2, spotlessly clean and close to beautiful beaches, a harbour and shops. From a purely subjective point of view, would recommend the capital letters for the wifi code to be underlined and information available on how to adjust the heating, as this would avoid first night stay confusion.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2024
Hello Paula, thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay at Spindrift in St Ives. We're delighted to hear that you had a lovely stay. We appreciate the parking/unloading, which is the result of it's excellent, central location! We hope to see you again soon! Best wishes, James - The Luxury Coastal Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Louise M.

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

Nice little cottage

On arrival at the property we inadvertently parked to the side of the cottage due to vague instructions which we misinterpreted . Within minutes the neighbour bamged on the kitchen window and said he was fed up of arguing about people parking on the side of his drive. We assured him we wee not there to argue, and moved our Mini to the lane, under the bedroom window. There were no instructions inside other than a folder with restaurant recommendations and a one page intro to Spindrift. We settled in and found it a nice, cosy space, just as we had hoped. Went to run a bath, and found a splodge of shaving foam (including hairs) on the tiled surround . The heated towel rail switch has a loose connection, so doesn't stay on when you take your finger off the switch. That said, the bath, washbasin and loo were clean and the water nice and hot. Couldn't find any instructions on where to put rubbish, recycling, and no info re what to do with used towels, bedlinen etc. I texted the contact number I had bee sent, but no response, so left all the used towels in the bathtub. There is a (rust coloured) flannel or such tied around the bedroom radiator valve where it seems to have been leaking, and the bathroom doorcatch has been replaced with a Phillips screw. We had a very pleasant stay, but I felt the need to highlight these issues so they can be addressed. This is the reason I gave fours stars instead of 5.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov 2022
Hi Louise, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear you had a pleasant stay at Spindrift, St Ives and thank you for your valued feedback and comments which we have passed on to the property owners. This property does not have allocated parking which is why we advise to park at the nearby Rugby club which is a 5 minute walk away. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Best wishes, Luxury Coastal
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