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Seawater cottage in beautiful St Ives with car parking

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Seawater cottage in beautiful St Ives with car parking

A light and airy cottage that still manages to be the perfect cosy hideaway. With central heating, old school radiators and a feature log burning gas stove the cottage is equally suitable for winter bookings as it is for the summer.

Seawater is stylishly furnished and extensively equipped with all you need for a perfect break. The cottage has undergone extensive renovations and boasts some impressive contemporary touches whilst retaining many original features.

It has its own enclosed courtyard garden to the rear that has a Mediterranean feel with decking, seating and outdoor lighting.

Car parking space reserved in the train station car park, 6-7 minutes walk away, although you can offload your car right outside the cottage before parking.

Bookings are weekly Friday to Friday during peak periods, more flexible during quieter periods.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 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: dogs (limit 1 total)
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

St Ives

Located in St Ives, this cottage is near the beach. St Ives Harbour and West Cornwall Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit St Ives Society of Artists and St Ives Museum. Consider Acorn Theatre for a night out or Saint Ives Leisure Centre if you're travelling with kids. Scuba diving, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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St Ives

What's nearby

  • St Ives Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 8 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mine Brewing Taproom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Harbour Gourmet Fish & Chips - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Seawater cottage in beautiful St Ives with car parking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Seawater cottage in beautiful St Ives with car parking?

As of 11 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seawater cottage in beautiful St Ives with car parking on 17 Apr 2026 start from AU$398, 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 Seawater cottage in beautiful St Ives with car parking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Seawater cottage in beautiful St Ives with car parking?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seawater cottage in beautiful St Ives with car parking?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Seawater cottage in beautiful St Ives with car parking located?

This family-friendly St Ives cottage is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of St. Ives Theatre, Harbour Sand and Barbara Hepworth Museum. Barnoon Cemetery and St Ives Harbour are also within 5 minutes. St Ives Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

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Location

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

S S.

Great stay

Fab cottage in a great location. Thx for everything.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed Easter in St Ives, despite the rather mixed bag of weather! Thanks for adding a review.
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10/10 Excellent

Iain D.

Excellent accommodation

Lovely cottage in a great location, which is quiet but central. Great facilities in the cottage from a very well equipped kitchen / diner through to entertainment options. Had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Would definitely recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks Iain, much appreciated. So pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Seawater, and hopefully see you again soon. Alan
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10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

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

Perfection

Could not recommend this gorgeous cottage more! Everything was prefect from booking to checking out for our lovely long weekend (even though it rained the whole time!) Seawater is a stunning little cottage, with lots of little quirks and comforts including a log burner fire (perfect for the winter!) Ideal location right in the centre of town so a short walk to everything! We will defiantly be re booking for next winter. The perfect little escape!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you Megan for such a lovely review. Was great to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Seawater, just a shame that it was a rather soggy weekend! Hopefully we will see you back in St Ives again during dryer weather!
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

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

Lovely Lovely Lovely

The cottage was beautifully kept very clean and well equipped, fantastic location , owner helpful and friendly parking space a god send, we have no complaints, will definitely return 👍👍👍
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you Pamela for writing a review. Really pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Seawater, and we hope to see you again soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Wiebke M.

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

Tolles Stadthaus in optimaler lage

Der Vermieter war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Zu Fuß waren alle Strände des Ortes erreichbar, ebenfalls die Innenstadt. Vor allem die Küche war toll, richtig gemütlich.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung Wir hoffen Sie wieder zu sehen.
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

Brilliant cottage very close to town and very quiet .

Great cottage as described . Lovely kitchen , worked brilliantly for our stay .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks for your review Caroline. Very pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Seawater, hopefully see you back here again one day! Alan
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10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Well equipped property in a great location

For my family of 4 and my mother it was the perfect size. Great central location with easy access to shops and beaches. Very well equipped kitchen and loved the coffee machine. Stair gates much appreciated. Had a great holiday and had perfect weather. Thanks Alan. Jason and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks Jason for writing a review for your stay at Seawater. We're so very happy that the house suited your family, and you even had great weather during your stay! Hope to see you again one day. Alan
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10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Another great stay...

Great place to stay... Lovely accommodation and handy for St ives' beaches and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks Paul for writing a review. So pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Seawater, and hopefully see you again soon. Alan
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Fantastic!

A beautiful and clean cottage and perfect location. We had such a lovely stay at seawater property. The property has everything you need and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Beautiful getaway

Small family enjoyed a short autumn holiday - great location, very comfortable. Nespresso machine was a bonus! Will be booking again!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of your stay at Seawater. Very pleased that you enjoyed your stay, and even enjoyed great coffee from the Nespresso machine that we bought just last week. Hopefully see you again soon! Alan
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10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

The property was wonderful - clean and spacious

We had a wonderful stay in St Ives. The property is very centrally located with everything within walking distance but yet, tucked away in a quiet street. Thanks again to Alan and Sharon!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
So pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Seawater. If I remember correctly you had some decent weather during your stay, so hopefully you managed to enjoy St Ives in the glorious sunshine! Hope to see you again soon. Alan
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10/10 Excellent

christabel m.

A great place to stay in.

Everything about this cottage is perfect, well appointed rooms, comfortable beds and linen, lovely bathroom and kitchen, little garden. Warm and welcoming. I recommend it highly
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you Christabel for taking the time to write such a lovely review. I am so glad that you all enjoyed your stay and the cottage, and hopefully we will see you in St Ives again soon. Alan
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10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Lovely home from home

The family and I had a week of fabulous spring weather and relaxing comfort at seawater. Highly recommend it and we'd definitely return!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Hi Paul Thank you so much for submitting a review. We're so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Seawater and even managed to enjoy a bit of decent weather (even on a bank holiday!?). Hopefully see you again soon. Alan
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10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Fantastic

Loved it. Loved it. Loved it. Property was great. Well equipped. Comfy and in a great place, only 5 minutes walk to the harbour, shops and restaurants. Would highly recommend it. Having the parking space was a real bonus.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Hi Helen Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. Really happy that you loved Seawater, and hopefully see you again soon. Alan (for the record no relation, even though we share the same surname!!)
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10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

A home away from home

We really like Seawater, having stayed here twice now. In fact in all the years we have been visiting St. Ives we haven't found anywhere quite as nice to stay. It's in a great location within walking distance to all of the attractions in St.Ives. So easy to park the car and forget about it for the time we were there. Inside we enjoyed the downstairs kitchen for family time, whilst the Wifi and NowTV provided the entertainment for our teenage children on rainy days. All in all Seawater has everything you need to enjoy a break in St Ives and we hope to return again soon.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Hi Julia I'm so pleased that you enjoyed your stay once again, and thank you so much for submitting a review. Hopefully we will see you at Seawater again soon. Alan
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10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

" Seawater......Amazing"

What a lovely cottage so well equipped lovely and clean and cosy. Great location with the added bonus of a parking space. We will definitely return.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks Heather for taking the time to write a review of your stay at Seawater. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and enjoyed St Ives at a quiet and wintry time of year. Hopefully we will see you again soon. Alan & Sharon
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10/10 Excellent

ian l.

Brilliant cottage

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Henni Z.

Beautiful, cosy but spacious cottage

The cottage is stunning, it manages to be cosy yet spacious, the kitchen is the hub of this house and is beautiful. Located just a short walk from the town centre it is on a lovely side street. The beds are comfortable and everything is very clean. If you are considering booking this look no further, you certainly won't regret it!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review for your stay at Seawater. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and even noted how clean the cottage is (we will pass on this comment to our cleaner Sue!). Hopefully we will see you in St Ives again one day soon. Alan
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10/10 Excellent

Nikola T.

Lovely convenient St Ives cottage

Cottage was a lovely home from home. Very convenient location to explore St Ives and the rest of Cornwall. Lots of nice restararaunts, cafes, pubs and takeaways to choose from. Cottage was clean, well maintained and well equipped. Parking nearby which was good to have. Alan was very helpful when booking and answering any subsequent questions I asked. I would recommend this cottage to friends and family and am sure we will return again soon.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Hi Thanks for taking the time to write a review of your stay at Seawater - we're very happy that you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully see you in St Ives again soon. Alan
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Wonderful cottage

We were really happy with Seawater cottage. It's arranged on 3 floors with a large kitchen/dining area in the basement, opening onto a courtyard, a spacious knocked through sitting room on the ground floor, small but nice bathroom on the half landing and three bedrooms on the top floor. It felt spacious, and is very clean and nicely furnished. The kitchen is well equipped, with a few store cupboard ingredients such as olive oil and balsamic vinegar. We spent most of our time in the kitchen, playing games around the large table. It definitely has a wow factor, and was surprisingly roomy for what would have been a two up two down. Could have done with more shelving in the bathroom as we were 2 adults and 2 teenagers, but the shower was powerful. Only downside was the damn seagulls at 4:30 every morning, but that's part of the St Ives experience. The location is quiet, yet close to everything. Not having done self catering before, we weren't sure what to expect, but it was at the upper hand no of our expectations. Would recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Hi Thank you so much for writing such a lovely review of your stay at Seawater. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay, helped I'm sure by the best week of weather so far this year! I take on board the comment about the bathroom storage- I will take a look at this and see if we can increase this, although unfortunately I can't do a lot about the seagulls (as much as I would like to!!). I think the best I can do is to provide ear plugs from now on!! Hopefully we will see you again in St Ives one day. Alan
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10/10 Excellent

Isabel F.

A comfortable stay in Seawater

The listing description is 'spot on' regarding the location, layout, facilities etc. Seawater is very clean and also very well maintained. Alan and Sharon provide good customer service and my family would not hesitate to recommend Seawater. We all thoroughly enjoyed visiting 'old haunts' from our caravanning days and walking amazing coastal paths in beautiful weather. A birthday celebratory meal at Porthminster kitchen proved to be an excellent choice.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for writing such a great review. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay at Seawater, and pleased that you had definitely the best week of weather so far this year! Nice to have met you as you were leaving, hopefully see you again one day. Alan
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola L.

A beautiful home from home with added luxury.

We were absolutely blown away when we arrived at seawater. It has so much space and warmth that we felt at home instantly. On arrival there was a lovely welcome card and gift waiting for us which was a really lovely touch. Thank you. The bedrooms were a perfect size for our family and there was plenty of room for all of our belongings. The lounge is a great space, warm and cosy and full of DVDs and games to borrow and watch. The kitchen was the high point for me, it was a stunning space with absolutely everything you could ever need and more. We have never stayed anywhere on holiday that has been so well equipped, Alan and Sharon really do think of everything. Having outdoor space is a real luxury in st Ives and was lovely for the children to play out in. It wasn't quite warm enough for us to sit out of an evening but I can imagine that this is perfect in the summer months. On the last day my son (7) said "I want to stay here forever!" I think that says it all! Thank you for letting us use your perfect cottage, we really really want to return some day. Best wishes, The Lewis Family
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Hi Nicola Wow, what an amazing review, thank you so much. We are so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay at Seawater. We have young children ourselves so we know how important it is for accommodation to be well equipped and also have those home comforts. Of course we would love to see you again, you would be more than welcome! Thanks again for taking the time to write such a lovely review. Alan & Sharon
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10/10 Excellent

Julie Ley

Lovely cottage, great location

We had a fabulous stay in Seawater. The cottage is beautifully decorated with a gorgeous well equipped kitchen. The beds are really comfortable, the bathroom is lovely as is the decked courtyard. The location is great just minutes from the seafront and we will definitely be returning.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Hi Thank you so much for writing such a lovely review of your stay. We are so pleased that you enjoyed Seawater and St Ives and, of course, we would love to see you again. Alan & Sharon
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Gorgeous Cottage in Gorgeous Location

We had an amazing week at Seawater. The cottage is gorgeous. It's really well furnished and the finishings are all very stylish and excellent quality, we slept so well in the beds! We stayed in January so didm't get to make use of the courtyard but it looks beautiful and so nice to have. As we were on a Winter break with a small baby it was really good to have a good selection of TV channels, DVD's and games. Would definitely recommend Seawater and will hopefully be back again soon!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Hi Jenny Thank you so much for posting a review of your stay at Seawater. Hopefully you managed to enjoy St Ives at its quietest, equally lovely but very different from the summer months! Yes, with young children ourselves we understand the need for a bit of homely entertainment in the evenings after the children are in bed. Hopefully you managed to enjoy the peace!? Alan
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10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Wonderful Family Christmas

We have just returned from a wonderful family Christmas in St. Ives, staying at Seawater Cottage. We stayed for Christmas week with our 18 month old daughter and Grandparents - it was just what we hoped for and more. The cottage is in a brilliant location; a couple of minutes stroll into town, whilst avoiding the passing tourist and busy footfall of many cottages. Seawater has been decorated in a modern Cornish finish - whilst feeling homely. It is well equipped, with all the creature comforts and cooking utensils you will need (we made Christmas dinner!). We even had a lovely real Christmas Tree in the lounge and decorations around the lounge. There are loads of lovely restaurants in St. Ives - you will be spoilt for choice! We tried The Cornish Deli for lunch (amazing omelettes), The Porthwidden Café (tasty Hake) and The Portminster Café (beautiful Mackerel and squid) - both of the beach restaurants have fantastic views across the beach and sea. The car park is a 10 minute stroll to the train station - trickier if any of your group struggle with hills; but you could always bring the car round to the cottage. Overall a magical Christmas and perfect surroundings; we will definitely be back and would recommend Seawater cottage to Visitors to St. Ives. Thank you.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Hi Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a lovely review, we are so pleased that you enjoyed Christmas in St Ives. We do try to make the cottage homely for Christmas and New Year breaks, it just wouldn't be the same without a real Christmas tree! Hopefully see you and your family in St Ives again soon. Alan

About the host

Hosted by Alan

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We have loved St Ives ever since holidaying here many years ago. After living in Birmingham and then London, we eventually managed to fulfil our dream and make the move to Cornwall. We now live in St Ives, and absolutely love it! Alan and Sharon

Why they chose this property

St Ives is the perfect location for a relaxing holiday... great beaches, restaurants & surf, and plenty of fresh air!

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