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Shell Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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A narrow courtyard with stone walls and a white building with multiple windows.
A dining area with a wooden table set for two, featuring a bottle of wine, a pitcher of flowers, and a bowl of fruit.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, wooden coffee table, and a framed cityscape poster.
A modern living room with grey sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a large mirror.
A kitchen with light blue cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a built-in oven.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to St Ives Harbour

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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St Ives, Cornwall
  • Place, Porthmeor Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tate St. Ives
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

St Ives

St Ives is home to this cottage. St Ives Harbour and West Cornwall Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cornwall National Landscape and Marazion Marsh. 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.
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St Ives, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Porthmeor Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Barbara Hepworth Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 9 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mine Brewing Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Captain's Table - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Shell Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shell Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shell Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shell Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shell Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Situated in St Ives, this cottage is steps away from Barbara Hepworth Museum, Barnoon Cemetery and Tate St. Ives. Salthouse Gallery and St Ives Harbour are just steps away. St Ives Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice cottage well furnished and decor nice. Paintwork needs refreshing. Good location walking distance from St Ives center and beaches. Peaceful. Lacks a few basics no salt or pepper only one wash cloth and no washing up liquid.Two mops in the cupboard both need new heads pretty disgusting condition.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2026
Hi Chris, Thank you for your review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cottage's decor, furnishings and peaceful location, and that being within walking distance of St Ives town centre and the beaches was a highlight of your stay. We appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the paintwork and housekeeping items. Your comments about the washing-up supplies, cloths and the condition of the mop heads have been passed on to the property manager so these can be reviewed and addressed. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts. Guest feedback is invaluable in helping us maintain and improve the property, and we hope to welcome you back to St Ives in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay in Shell Cottage St. Ives

Very nice property in a fantastic location. Facilities were top notch. Really enjoyed it and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Hi Perry, Thank you so much for your review regarding your stay at Shell Cottage in St Ives. We're delighted to hear that you had such a great stay and enjoyed the location too. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Best wishes, James - The Luxury Coastal Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely place

Lovely place but only the parking spot was 2k from the cottage, uphill, far from ideal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so delighted to hear the property was lovely. We are sorry you feel the parking was not ideal, we do state the parking information prior to arrival. We do hope to welcome you to stay with us in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent location

Cottage is in a great central location- in less than a minute you can be on Fore street or Porthmeor beach. Lovely comfy beds, super bathroom. Lounge is a little small but perfectly adequate. The small outside space is great if you are bringing a dog. Would definitely stay again
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2024
Hi Bernadette, Thank you so much for your review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the central location and found the beds comfy and the bathroom superb. It’s great to know that the lounge and the outdoor space met your needs, especially if you brought a furry friend along. Your feedback has been passed along and we look forward to welcoming you back for another stay soon! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Short Break

We loved our recent stay at Shell Cottage, prime location for Porthmeor Beach, restaurants and shops.Modern accommodation with lovely home furnishings, great bathroom. We can not comment on the car parking as those familiar with St Ives will know that the roads are narrow in this area, we parked at nearby Barnoon Car Park for dropping off our things and parked there for the duration to make it easier as only on a short break.Home from home, highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2024
Hi Janet, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad to hear you loved your stay with Shell Cottage being in a prime location. Thank you for the kind words about the cottage being modern with lovely furnishings and a great bathroom. We look forward to welcoming you back. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Mini Break

Had a fabulous stay at Shell Cottage it was equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The only thing that was confusing was it stated there was a shuttle bus to the car park which was a 15minute walk away but there was no shuttle bus it wasn't a major issue as we could drop off and pick up our luggage near the cottage but it would have saved time looking for the transport. The cottage was beautiful and very central would love to go back.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2024
Hi Elaine, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear you had a fabulous stay at Shell Cottage and it was equipped with everything you needed. 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

Perfect location but getting tired

Shell cottage is in the perfect location, handy for all the shops and the sea front and is the perfect size for the two of us and our two dogs. We have stayed many times now and it is our go to holiday cottage but it is starting to look tired. It could do with decorating and certain things replacing. My niggles are relatively petty but annoying all the same. The plates are too big for the dishwasher as are most of the glasses, the few that remain that is. It is reasonably well equipped but the equipment is old and worn out. The baking trays are unusable as the coating is flaking, the knifes are blunt, the crockery is chipped, etc.The shower regularly backs us needing a visit from maintenance. The little courtyard is always overgrown and filthy, again requiring a visit from maintenance. The pictures should be updated on the booking site to reflect the current standard and general maintenance should happen regularly rather than as requested. That said we have our next two visits booked but will be bring additional things to use especially for our visit over Christmas where we will have no choice but to cook. A bit of TLC would go a long way towards making this the perfect 5 star cottage.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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