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Fairings - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

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Exterior
Dining
Living area
Room
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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St Ives, Cornwall
  • Place, Porthmeor Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthminster Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Fairings - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

Elegant, spacious and beautifully equipped, The Fairings is a refurbished grade II listed cottage that settles in a quiet corner of St Ives just 15 minutes' walk from the town's centre. Amongst the home's many assets are a sumptuous living room with huge granite inglenook fireplace and wood-burner, an open-plan kitchen/diner with slate flagstone flooring and full width bi-fold doors, and a large and lush garden with two paved sun terraces - all of which create the perfect place for glamorous gatherings and carefree multi-generational family holidays.

Set over two floors, guests can pick from four tastefully appointed bedrooms, all of which are light and airy with comfortable beds and gorgeous furnishings. A lovely twin lies on the first floor along with a shower room, while the remaining bedrooms which include a second twin, a king and the master en-suite can be found on the first floor, together with a fabulous family bathroom and its free-standing bathtub. The sociable open-plan kitchen/diner with its inviting snug has exposed granite walls and garden views so you can cook, eat and unwind in complete comfort, and glass doors leading out to the terrace and gardens make it the perfect space for indoor/outdoor entertainment.

Ideal for relishing this beautiful slice of the Cornish coastline, holidays at The Fairings centre around the coast, with Porthmeor Beach and the harbour being just 5 minutes' drive from the cottage. There are many wonderful restaurants within 25 minutes' walk from the cottage like Source Kitchen and The Balcony Bar & Kitchen where you'll find delicious dishes made from locally sourced produce. Porthminster Beach is under 10 minutes' drive (or less than half an hour is you choose to ditch the car during your stay), and the pretty streets of St Ives with its galleries, independent shops, restaurants and harbour are a 15-minute walk. The aquamarine waters and golden sandy beach at Carbis Bay are 10 minutes by car, along with a clutch of fashionable eateries, cocktail lounges and C Spa at the Carbis Bay Hotel.

Good Housekeeping Bond
We ask our guests for a £500 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.

Please note that the garage doors and front gate of the property are monitored by CCTV, this does not cover the internal area of the property.

The maximum occupancy of Fairings is 8 guests which does include infants

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

St Ives

St Ives is home to this holiday home. 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 St. Michael's Mount and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Saint Ives Leisure Centre and St Ives Society of Artists are also worth visiting.
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St Ives, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Leach Pottery Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 8 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mine Brewing Taproom - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪St. Eia - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harbour Gourmet Fish & Chips - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairings - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fairings - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

As of 11 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fairings - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms on 19 Apr 2026 start from AU$741, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Fairings - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fairings - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fairings - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fairings - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms located?

Situated in St Ives, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Leach Pottery Museum. Saint Ives Leisure Centre and St. Ives Theatre are also within 1 mile (2 km). St Ives Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

very pleased with our stay

our stay was wonderful very quite and central to what we had planned plenty of space/ zones for us to have our space property had everything that we wanted for our family holiday
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2025
Hi Julie, Thank you so much for your review. We are so pleased that your stay was wonderful and that the property had everything you wanted for your family holiday. We hope to welcome you back for another stay. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Review of Fairings

A fantastic home from home! Comfortable, clean and well-equipped. Manageable walk to St Ives harbour.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

In summary, it was a wonderful stay at Fairings

A house in a good location. We felt very comfortable in the beautifully furnished house. Nothing was missing and we felt very comfortable there. We would book this house again at any time.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A great family stay a walk from St Ives centre

A lovely family cottage with a one mile walk to St Ives, good for walking off dinner! Also a pleasant walk to the Coast Path.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2025
Hi Karen. Thanks a lot for taking the time to leave this review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay! I'll ensure your feedback is passed along to the property manager, as I'm sure they'll be happy to hear you had a great time, and how they can improve in the future. All the Best! Josh, from the Luxury Coastal Team.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

HANNAH M.

All good, just a couple of small niggles

This cottage is very lovely, it is in a great location and has beautiful furnishings. Everything was very clean. The only negatives for us was that the heating is controlled centrally and we felt it was set a little low. We made use of the real fire each night so we were fine but it was chilly going into the bedrooms at night, especially the downstairs one. My mum would also like me to add that there is no door dividing the master bedroom from the en suite, it is all open plan. She wasn't sharing so it was fine but asked me to mention it as she says she would have been uncomfortable with this if sharing the room. Apart from this all was good and we would happily stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Veronique C.

Beautiful house and great customer service.

The house is beautiful and would definitely stay again but just with adults or grown up children rather than young children, only because of the garden layout and the wall (which we we were concerned they could fall off whilst running around in the garden) If we queried anything it was answered straight away, the house was clean and very well equipped.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2025
Hi Veronique, Thankyou for taking time to leave a review. We are delighted to hear that you found Fairings beautiful and found the house clean and well equipped. We cant wait to welcome you back in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house, very thoughtfully decorated. Plenty of seating areas, excellent kitchen facilities and utensils. Peaceful area and completely enclosed for dogs, which was excellent for me as have small chihuahua. Lovely hour long cliff walk to St Ives if you choose, which we did on a beautiful day. Lots of little picnic spots along that route. Natasha reacted very quickly to any small problems and I really highly recommend the property, one of the loveliest houses I have stayed in over the years.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2025
Hi Amelia, Thank you for leaving such a lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your holiday in St Ives and you found The Fairings a wonderful house and that your dog felt safe and happy in the enclosed garden. We will make sure to pass your wonderful comments to Natasha. We hop[e to welcome you back in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicky allcock

Excellent accommodation - would highly recommend

We stayed at Fairings for a week in September as a family of 5 + our spaniel. Our adult children joined us and the accommodation was perfect for our requirements, the lounge is separate from the large and well equipped kitchen but open enough that you still feel together as a group. The bathroom layout worked really well for us and the utility room was the perfect drying room after a number of wet walks. The garden was secure for the dog and there are walks straight from the door. We walked into St Ives every evening where there are a great variety of restaurants to choose from. As a group of adults the house was perfect and it's so beautifully decorated and furnished, it felt like home from home and was a real treat to stay here. If we come back to this part of Cornwall we'd love to stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
Hi Nicola, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that Fairings was the perfect fit for your family getaway, including your spaniel! It’s great to know the layout worked so well for your group, and that the utility room came in handy after those Cornish wet walks. We’re especially pleased that you found the house beautifully decorated and felt right at home, that’s exactly the experience we hope to create for our guests. It’s also lovely to hear you enjoyed the walks into St Ives and the variety of restaurants nearby. We’d be thrilled to welcome you back if you return to this part of Cornwall. Thank you again for choosing Fairings and for taking the time to share your experience! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely home from home

A beautiful, comfortable house tastefully decorated and dressed. Very clean and well equipped with everything you need for a perfect stay. Parking is clever, opening out onto the garden and although it is tight, you can fit 2 big 4x4 type vehicles in if you're decent at parking. Location is great as it's very peaceful but a reasonable walk to town and beaches etc, no need to drive anywhere if you don't want to. Lovely to have the well equipped garden with BBQ also, with regular squirrel visitors. We really loved it. The only negative is that the downstairs bedroom smells a little damp. It does have a dehumidifier which fills up quickly but easy to empty.

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