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Porthia Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

Cottage near St Ives Harbour in St Ives

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TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6797 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

St Ives

Seaside stay .Steps from the cottage, you'll find The Island - Pendinas and Chapel of St Nicholas. Porthgwidden Beach and Harbour Sand are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Porthgwidden Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Porthmeor Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St Ives Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tate St. Ives - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Porthminster Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 12 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St. Eia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Porthmeor Beach Café Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Harbour Gourmet Fish & Chips - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Porthia Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

Thoughtfully updated to maintain its charm this 19th century mid-terrace cottage is well situated in the heart of Downalong only 2 minutes' walk from the beaches and harbour and just seconds from the Island. Built across 3 floors and sleeping 6, Porthia Cottage is your home away from home.

Ground Floor
Open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room covering the entire ground floor with windows at both ends.
Kitchen area. Recently refitted with electric cooker, black sink unit, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher. Ample storage and solid oak work surfaces and breakfast bar.
Dining area. Extending dining table and seating for 6.
Sitting room area. Comfortable 2 seat and 3 seat settees and a single armchair. Coffee table, TV/DVD and iPod docking station. Modern flame electric fire.

First Floor
Bedroom 1. Twin beds, built-in combination wardrobe and wash basin.
Bedroom 2. Double bed, pine chest of drawers and built-in hanging cupboard and wash basin.
Bathroom. Cottage bath with electric shower over and folding shower screen, wash basin and WC. Airing cupboard and immersion heater.

Second Floor
Bedroom 3. Loft room with panoramic views of the Island and sea beyond from one side and view over rooftops to Godrevy Beach on the other. Twin beds tucked under low dormer roof and chest of drawers.

Porthia Cottage is accessed at street level in Burrow Road.
Heating is provided by modern, thermostatically controlled electric wall-mounted heaters in each room.

Well-trained dogs are accepted by arrangement.

Please note: scaffolding has been erected at Porthia Cottage for repairs to the roof.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 797 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

597661

Frequently asked questions

How close is Porthia Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms to the airport?

This cottage is 35.2 mi (67-min drive) away from the Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Porthia Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Porthia Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms to the beach?

This cottage is a short 2-minute walk from Porthgwidden Beach and 2-minute walk from Harbour Sand. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Porthia Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Porthia Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Porthia Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Porthia Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Porthia Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Porthia Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Porthia Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms to downtown St Ives?

This cottage is 0.4 mi away from St Ives.

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