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3 Porthmeor Apartments, St Ives

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Terrace/patio
Aerial view
Interior
Living area
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Massages in spa
  • Internet access

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

3 Porthmeor Apartments, St Ives

STYLISH BEACHSIDE APARTMENT NEAR PORTHMEOR BEACH WITH PARKING

Zennor (3 Porthmeor Apartment) is professionally marketed and managed by Orange Roofs, a local St Ives holiday rental agency.

Zennor is a wonderfully comfortable and thoughtfully designed St Ives apartment offering guests the perfect blend of coastal convenience, stylish interiors and easy access to beaches, galleries and harbour life.

PLEASE NOTE BEFORE BOOKING:

Zennor is located approximately 150 metres from Porthmeor Beach via a footpath and steps

Walking back from the beach and town centre involves a short but steep uphill walk

The apartment is arranged across one level internally with only a couple of external entrance steps

The sea view shown is visible from the balcony area only and not from inside the apartment

A BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED COASTAL RETREAT

Zennor is a beautifully presented self-catering apartment offering comfort, thoughtful design and an enviable location close to the very best of St Ives.

Whether you’re planning a peaceful couples’ escape during quieter months or a summer family holiday by the sea, Zennor has been carefully designed to feel welcoming, relaxing and effortlessly comfortable throughout your stay.

JUST MOMENTS FROM PORTHMEOR BEACH & THE TATE

One of Zennor’s biggest highlights is its exceptional location close to the coastline. Opposite the apartment, a nearby footpath and steps lead directly down towards:

Porthmeor Beach
Tate St Ives
The Island and chapel
St Ives Harbour

The apartment places you perfectly for beach days, gallery visits, harbour walks and exploring the cobbled charm of Fore Street.

LIGHT, RELAXED OPEN-PLAN LIVING

Inside, Zennor has been styled to reflect its coastal surroundings with calming colours, thoughtful furnishings and a bright open-plan layout.

The living room offers:

Large corner sofa
Additional seating for four guests
Smart TV with Netflix access
Plenty of natural light throughout

Two patio doors open onto a small private balcony area overlooking the rear of Tate St Ives, where guests can also enjoy a side glimpse towards the sea.

A WELL-EQUIPPED KITCHEN FOR FOOD LOVERS

The kitchen is exceptionally well equipped for relaxed self-catering stays and includes:

Blomberg fridge/freezer
Washer/dryer
Dishwasher
Electric oven
Five-ring gas hob
Nespresso coffee machine
Chef-standard knives and cookware

Whether preparing fresh Cornish seafood or enjoying slow breakfasts before the beach, the apartment offers everything needed for easy holiday living.

The dining table comfortably seats four guests for relaxed meals and evenings indoors.

TWO COMFORTABLE BEDROOMS & TWO BATHROOMS

Zennor sleeps up to four guests across two comfortable bedrooms.

The bedrooms comprise:

A king-size bedroom

A twin bedroom with en-suite shower room, WC and wash basin

The main bathroom is arranged in a Jack and Jill style, accessed both from the hallway and directly from the king-size bedroom. It includes:

Bath with shower over
WC and wash basin

Guests are provided with soft bed linen, towels and a hairdryer, while younger visitors are catered for with a high chair and access to beach equipment stored in a nearby cupboard.

BEACH CAFÉS, GALLERIES & HARBOUR LIFE CLOSE BY

The location makes it wonderfully easy to enjoy everything St Ives has to offer on foot.

Nearby favourites include:

Porthmeor Beach Café
Tate St Ives Café
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Independent shops and cafés along Fore Street

From surfing and swimming to gallery visits and harbour-side dining, everything is just a short stroll away.

PARKING & PRACTICALITIES

A particularly valuable feature of Zennor is the complimentary private parking permit space located within Barnoon Car Park, approximately one minute’s walk from the apartment.

Guests are welcome to pull closer to unload luggage before parking.

GOOD TO KNOW
Sleeps up to 4 guests
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
One-level apartment internally
Private balcony
Smart TV with Netflix
Nespresso coffee machine
Complimentary parking permit space
Approximately 150m from Porthmeor Beach
Short uphill walk back from beach and town
Side sea glimpse visible from balcony area only

Please refer to the Rental Agreement during the payment stages on VRBO as you are entering a contract between this property owner and yourselves. VRBO cancellation and refund policies apply. Orange Roofs is a professional host. Orange Roofs Cornwall Limited is a St Ives holiday accommodation agency. Please email us at Orange Roofs if you have any specific questions, we will be very happy to help you.

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About the area

St Ives

Located in St Ives, this apartment is by the sea. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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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 - 10 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mount Zion Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Balcony Bar & Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬4 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Richard Y.

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

Chilling week in St Ives with friends

The cleanliness is first class and furnishings are very good. Virtually everything has been thought out and provided with lots of nice touches. The location is quite good, though it's a steep hill walk back to the apartment. I would recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

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

St Ives

Overall, this accommodation is great - although the photos make it look like you are looking onto the sea where as you have to sit outside to be able to see it - for one person only. It is on the top of a steep hill but quiet at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Great location in St Ives

Lovely property in St Ives - well located and very well appointed. Be prepared to climb hills. Also recommend unless have very heavy items, just park in the space carry things to the unit as driving in and out is tricky. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

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

Fabulous

We had the best time. The rental company Orange Roof we’re constantly in touch, before, with suggestions for shopping deliveries, during, to say that they had noticed we were missing a tv remote control - we hadn’t noticed and after to ensure we had had a lovely stay. It really was special and we all felt “cared for”.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeline P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is spot on with the beaches and town just minutes away down a steep hill. Something to bear in mind for anyone who may struggle to get back up the hill by foot. The car park is next to the apartment although the allocated space at the far end which is not a problem. Thereis a side sea view as detailed in the spec.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas S.

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

Great Place - über den Dächern von St. Ives

Bei der Auswahl fanden wir die Nähe zum Strand und zur Innenstadt super. Überragend war jedoch neben der sehr funktionalen und gemütlichen Einrichtung der Wohnung, dass in der Wohnung alles an Ausstattung vorhanden war, was man sich vorstellen kann, bis hin zur kompletten Standausrüstung.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy A.

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

Short break in St Ives

Couldn't have been more perfect - our apartment was everything we could have wished for and more. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip J.

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

St Ives Zennor

We had a wonderful weeks stay and the accommodation made it extra special as it was everything we needed with a parking space included. A great place to visit and stay and will return in the future and recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Absolutely the best place we have stayed in st ives

Everything was so easy parking a big plus cleanliness perfect everything cannot fault it. Will come again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Irene S.

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

Just two pointers

Needed a socket with a USB point. My Apple iPhone was not compatible with the Samsung plug provided. When we arrived - first impressions were, it looked a bit run down, weeds all along the edge and looked as though it needed a lick of paint. Once we opened the door our fears were allayed. Excellent facilities and very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete S.

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

7 night stay

Quite simply excellent. From start to finish we had everything we needed. Communication, location, cleanliness and equipment in the apartment were superb. We hope to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Zennor apartment St Ives

This apartment is situated close to all beaches,shops and restaurants.Extremely well decorated and the owners have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable and homely.The only problem we had was that we were there for 2 weeks and should have enquired about a linen change which is now apparently available but was overlooked.This is something to enquire about if you have a longer stay.Everything about the apartment is top class and we would definitely book it again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

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

Fabulous Flat!

We loved this property and hope to return one day! The location is so convenient to the beach, the shops, the Tate museum (and my sister!). The beds were comfy and the shower was wonderful. Each couple had our own bathroom which was a plus. The kitchen was well appointed and had everything we needed for cooking meals. The hosts were so kind as to furnish us with Cornwall fresh eggs, milk, cookies and a coffee cake - as well as plenty of coffee pods to get us through our stay. There were even fresh flowers on the table. We felt like special guests. A beautiful, comfortable, clean home. We recommend it anc hope to come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Stuart F.

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

Autumn break in StIves

The property is really nice and comfortable. The location is great although you have to like walking up hills as it is at the top and everything is down hill first the uphill back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deborah l.

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

Lovely stay!

Fantastic apartment clean as a new pin, parking very near. On top of a steep hill, so glad I didn't invite my elderly mother to join us, however it was perfect for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

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

A week in st Ives.

A lovely well appointed apartment. It is a steep climb from the town but in a good location. We had a fabulous holiday. Having a parking permit really helped. I would love to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Well located and very comfortable with parking.

We found Zennor is a really well located and comfortable property with the (massive) added bonus of reserved parking. The location, just above Tate St.Ives, is really good for Porthmeor Beach or the town itself. Reserved parking in Barnoon car park, literally a minute away, is so helpful in St.Ives where parking is a perennial challenge. We had some problems accessing the property initially, and given that we weren't able to get in till 5pm we are bit disappointed with some cleaning of the kitchen area (dirty glasses, cups and open food packets in the cupboards) but thereafter we found the property to be really comfortable. The open plan living and kitchen area is surprisingly spacious, and both the double and twin bedrooms ar e en-suite. All furnishings and fittings are very good quality, and the kitchen especially was very well equipped for self-catering. We had a really good week and have booked again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emilie R.

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

Cosy and great location

Cost cottage in a great location. The kitchen had all the amenities we needed and the cottage was very comfortable. My only niggle was that there was a lot of cupboard space taken up my inessential bits and bobs. For example a cupboard draw filled with Xmas tree bobbles! A kitchen cupboard filled with plastic toddler plates. A cupboard full of jigsaws! We tend to take quite a lot of stuff on a two week holiday and we would prefer more empty space for our own stuff. Apart from that a very nice holiday apartment.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi V.

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

Fabulous apartment - would highly recommend

You could, not ask more from this property. It gives you everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Wonderfully equipped and great location. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Immaculate apartment, well located for access to all amenities in St Ives

The apartment was spotless and equipped with everything needed to enjoy a holiday in St Ives. The provision of a parking space nearby ensures a hassle-free experience for your stay. I could not fault the accommodation or the agents, Orange Roofs, and would not hesitate to recommend the apartment as the perfect place to stay for a holiday in St Ives.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Juan S.

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

Well organised Apartment

For my review, I am going to split it out into three parts, which is for a family of 3 (2 adults and an infant) 1. Apartment amenities (we stayed for 1 week) The apartment has all the amenities you need in you have an infant in tow. It is also very organised, and clean (my wife is a bit OCD when it comes to this and even she was impressed by how everything was labelled). Definitely 5 out of 5 here. 2. Location The apartment is located behind the Tate and Porthmeor Beach. What the photos don't tell you is that the view is obstructed from your living room window. We were under the impression we could have breakfast outside with a view of sea, but this was not the case. All you see is the long term parking lot in front of your house. We were disappointed with how this was "shown" in the pictures, as clearly it does not have sea views (the photos have been taken to give that impression). In terms of overral location, its very easy to get to the beach from the house (which is a plus), same with the Tate, and Barbara Hepworth house. It is up the hill, so beware if you are not a big fan of walking up steep hills (I find this unavoidable in St Ives so not all that bothered) Deliveries: this was an absolute nightmare. Not really the fault of the property owner, but nobody seems to really know how to find this place based on the location (the ones provided by the welcome pack via the Orange Roofs app). First delivery took 3hrs, and the second 2hrs. This might be Pandemic related though, as both drivers did tell me they were very short-handed. In any event, if you avoid deliveries and just go to the supermarket, you will be fine. 3. Communication This was excellent as well. Between the information on the Orange Roofs app, and the email reminders, the process for check-in, finding out how the white goods worked, wifi, etc.. was quite smooth. Having everything on an app is very handy in my opinion. Overall, I gave it 4 out of 5 because of the view obstruction issue I talked about in point 2. The organisation and cleanliness of the apartment does reduce the overral annoyance with the view situation (which other reviewers have commented on), so I would take that in mind when considering this apartment.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Super comfortable

This is a lovely apartment and the owners had thought of everything. Super comfy beds, TVs, fully equipped modern kitchen, nice art work. Only drawback for us was the location up the hill behind the Tate. Each of the three routes back from town required a stiff walk uphill. Apart from that, I can’t recommend it enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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

Beautifully appointed in great location

Was very comfortable in this very high spec apartment. Every comfort had been thought of and in a great location for both the beach and town .
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Comfortable and convenient apartment with parking in St Ives

'Zennor' is a beautiful apartment in the lovely town of St. Ives in a very convenient position for the town, harbour and shops in one direction, and the Tate, Porthmeor Beach, and the excellent Porthmeor Beach restaurant in the other. None of the attractions are more than a few minutes walk away (although maybe a bit longer up the hill on the way back!). The 2-bedroom apartment is very comfortable and extremely well equipped with nice bedrooms, bathrooms, lounge, appliances and decoration. It also contains lots of information about the area including maps and walk suggestions. The agents, Orange Roofs, were very helpful with information prior to our visit, and also handled very promptly a minor maintenance issue while we were there. The apartment is on a quiet lane (ideal for unloading on arrival/departure as it is very quiet), and the availability of included parking in the nearby car park is a boon for a place like St. Ives where a car is seldom needed. The only minor comment is that the apartment looks out over the car park (with a view to the right of the Tate and the sea), and is therefore somewhat overlooked by this.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Great apartment, great location.

Fantastic apartment, minutes from Porthmeor beach. Has everything you need for a stay and was sparklingly clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
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