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Breaking Waves, Downalong, St Ives - Sleeps Six – Dog Friendly

Cottage near St Ives Harbour in St Ives

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6549 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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St Ives, Cornwall
  • Place, Porthmeor Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tate St. Ives
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

St Ives

In St Ives .Within a 10-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find St Ives Harbour and Porthminster Beach. BoatHouse Theatre 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 - 11 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪St. Eia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bier Huis Grand Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬2 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.

Breaking Waves, Downalong, St Ives - Sleeps Six – Dog Friendly

Breaking Waves is a traditional fisherman’s cottage arranged over three floors, nestled in a quiet corner of Downalong in St Ives. Beautifully presented and welcoming to dogs, this inviting retreat is just a short walk from the sandy shores of Porthmeor and Porthgwidden beach - perfect for surfing, swimming or family days exploring rock pools. The town’s well-known galleries, eateries, cafés and independent shops are all within easy reach, making it an ideal getaway whatever the season.

Inside, the ground floor opens into a sociable living, dining, and kitchen area. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern conveniences, including a dishwasher, fridge with freezer compartment, electric hob and oven, microwave, washing machine and a Krups coffee machine designed for Nespresso pods. The comfortable living space has a Smart TV and a dining table that can be extended to accommodate up to six guests.

Upstairs, the second-floor main bedroom offers a charming, vaulted ceiling, a double bed, TV and its own ensuite shower room with wash hand basin and WC. On the first floor, there is a second double bedroom with a handy walk-in wardrobe, as well as the family bathroom, which includes a shower over the bath, heated towel rail, wash hand basin and WC. The third bedroom, also located on the upper level, features another vaulted ceiling and is furnished with a single bed and pull-out trundle, providing flexible sleeping options.

To the front of the cottage, a wooden bench creates a lovely spot to enjoy a morning coffee or relax with a drink after a day discovering all that St Ives has to offer.

Gas Central Heating

Three well behaved dogs are welcome – A £20.00 charge per dog per week applies. Please note that dogs must not be left in the holiday home unattended or allowed on any furniture

No Parking

Wifi Included

Linen and Towels Provided

Check in – 5.00pm

Check out – 10.00am

Please note, the log burner/fireplace is for decoration only

Access Statement – There are no steps to the front door of Breaking Waves. However, please note that there is one small step down into the property directly after the front door

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 549 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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. No onsite parking is available. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Breaking Waves Downalong St Ives Sleeps Six Pet Friendly
Breaking Waves Downalong St Ives Sleeps Six – Pet Friendly
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Breaking Waves, Downalong, St Ives - Sleeps Six – Dog Friendly to the airport?

This cottage is 35.2 mi (66-min drive) away from the Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Breaking Waves, Downalong, St Ives - Sleeps Six – Dog Friendly have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Breaking Waves, Downalong, St Ives - Sleeps Six – Dog Friendly to the beach?

This cottage is a short 9-minute walk from Porthminster Beach and 1-minute walk from Harbour Sand. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Breaking Waves, Downalong, St Ives - Sleeps Six – Dog Friendly offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Breaking Waves, Downalong, St Ives - Sleeps Six – Dog Friendly?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Breaking Waves, Downalong, St Ives - Sleeps Six – Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Breaking Waves, Downalong, St Ives - Sleeps Six – Dog Friendly?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Breaking Waves, Downalong, St Ives - Sleeps Six – Dog Friendly have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Breaking Waves, Downalong, St Ives - Sleeps Six – Dog Friendly have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Breaking Waves, Downalong, St Ives - Sleeps Six – Dog Friendly to downtown St Ives?

This cottage is 0.3 mi away from St Ives.

Breaking Waves, Downalong, St Ives - Sleeps Six – Dog Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jenny J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in the middle of Downalong so great location
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent

Very clean and comfy, well equipped and close to centre, nearby car park
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025