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May Cottage - A lovely pet-friendly cottage with courtyard garden, just 7 minutes walk from St Ives

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A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa with cushions.
A living room with two blue sofas, a wooden bookshelf, a flat-screen TV, and a window with blinds.
A patio with a table set for dining, a bench, and a wall-mounted drying rack with a wetsuit.
An outdoor patio with a table set for two, surrounded by wicker chairs with yellow cushions, a white vase with flowers, and a bottle of water.
A street with stone buildings, including a sign for 'UMFULA PLACE'.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to St Ives Harbour
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Internet

Explore the area

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St Ives, Cornwall
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthminster Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthmeor Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

May Cottage - A lovely pet-friendly cottage with courtyard garden, just 7 minutes walk from St Ives

Recently modernised and refurbished, this coastal retreat strikes the right balance between cosy and airy, allowing you to unwind, cook, eat and spend time together in complete comfort. Ideally placed within St Ives, the cottage though tucked out of the way is still less than 5 minutes’ amble from the beautiful harbour. Porthminster and Porthmeor beaches lie within easy walking distance (around 10 minutes in either direction), so if for those who prefer a car-free getaway, it’s perfect.

Good Housekeeping Bond
We ask our guests for a £150 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 damage. We will contact you nearer the time of your arrival to arrange this.

1 pet allowed, charge of £40 per week

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Property # 11571971
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

About the area

St Ives

Located in St Ives, this holiday home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Porthminster Beach and Porthmeor Beach 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.
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St Ives, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • St Ives Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Barbara Hepworth Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 10 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mine Brewing Taproom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bier Huis Grand Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Onzo - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is May Cottage - A lovely pet-friendly cottage with courtyard garden, just 7 minutes walk from St Ives pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at May Cottage - A lovely pet-friendly cottage with courtyard garden, just 7 minutes walk from St Ives?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at May Cottage - A lovely pet-friendly cottage with courtyard garden, just 7 minutes walk from St Ives?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is May Cottage - A lovely pet-friendly cottage with courtyard garden, just 7 minutes walk from St Ives located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St. Ives Theatre, St Ives Harbour and Porthminster Beach. Porthmeor Beach and New Millennium Gallery are also within 10 minutes. St Ives Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Family Holiday

Great little house for a week in St Ives. Nice central location and close to Co-op for essential items. Well equipped kitchen. Not a problem for us but stairs very steep so probably not great if you have mobility issues.We had a lovely holiday.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Hi Sarah, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! I am so glad that you were able to enjoy your week away at May Cottage. The location is perfect for exploring St Ives, we are so pleased that you found this to be the case and that the kitchen had everything that you needed! Thank you for making future guests aware about the stairs, we do say in our 'things to know' section how many stairs are in every property to make sure anyone with limited movement is aware of the accessibility. We are so glad that you were able to have a lovely holiday and hope to welcome you back again! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Location

Very charming and confortable cottage Location a bit noisy due to passing road Too much light in the rooms due to street lamps. Better blackout curtains would be necessary
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2024
Hi Regine, Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you found the cottage charming and comfortable. We apologize for the noise from the passing road and the light from the street lamps. Your suggestion for better blackout curtains is greatly appreciated, and we’ll look into making this improvement to enhance our guests’ experience. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Cottage

Cottage is lovely with an excellent location near to shops and beaches. 5 minute walk. Car park is around the corner and up a hill with steps back to Cottage. Currently a bargain at £26.50 a week. Bedrooms she very spacious and comfortable. Bathrooms are beautifully done.All in all a fab week. 9.5/10
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

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

Great Location

Refurbished to a good standard and good linens too. The stairs are VERY steep and a bit of a problem.getting cases up and down stairs. More guidence on what to do with rubbish and recycling would be handy. woukd be good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2024
Hi Julie, Thank you for leaving a review! We’re delighted to hear that you appreciated the refurbishment and the quality of the linens. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the stairs, I have passed on your feedback to the owner so we can look into providing clearer guidance on rubbish and recycling to ensure a smoother experience. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Süßes kleines Cottage, in Super Lage

Wir waren mit vier Personen plus Baby in diesem süßen kleinen Haus. Wir hätten uns gewünscht, dass das Sofa etwas größer wäre. Ansonsten haben wir uns in diesem Haus mit perfekter Lage sehr wohl gefühlt.

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