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Porthmeor Beach from window seat in living room
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Sunset over Porthmeor from living room
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Upper Saltings is part of a 19th Century granite building right on famous Porthmeor Beach. Over the years it has been used for drying nets, fish, sails and as artists' studios. We have now converted the space to make an extraordinary holiday retreat. The living room is huge (40 x 25 feet) with a 9 foot wide window seat above the sand and sea. You may spend most time there mesmerized by the sky and the light which drew so many 20th Century artists to this place: Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth, Bernard Leach, Terry Frost, Patrick Heron. W. Barnes-Graham, all of whose work may be seen in the Tate St Ives Museum further along the beach. We've used slate, maple and stainless steel to make a 21st century kitchen with every appliance. What you may remember most is the view from the kitchen sink: surfers riding the waves and spray shooting over the rocks. Under 2 big skylights (excellent for watching gulls, clouds and stars) you'll find a long dining table to enjoy leisurely meals.
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Boatlike bunk room
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Kitchen area
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Rental periods |
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| 24 May (Spring Bank Holiday) |
£1975 |
| 19 July - 5 September |
£1975 |
| 29 December - 5 January |
£1975 |
| 20 December |
£1800 |
| 28 June - 18 July |
£1800 |
| 31 May - 27 June; 06 Sep |
£1675 |
| 22 March - 25 April |
£1500 |
| 26 Apr - 23 May; 13 Sep - 03 Oct |
£1375 |
| October (Half Term) |
£1375 |
| 9 - 22 February (Half Term) |
£1050 |
| 29 March and rest of October |
£1050 |
| November - March ( Not holiday weeks) |
£950 |
| November - March ( weekends for 4 or more) |
£875 |
Notes on prices
Nov thru Mar, excluding holiday weeks, £650 for 2 guests.
Nov thru Mar, weekends (3nts), £450 for 2 guests.
Deposit of £100 covers damage, breakages, gas, electricity, extra final cleaning and laundry charges (or you may bring your own). Local calls and wireless internet included in the rent.
Changeover day
Bookings normally run from Saturday to Saturday. Two week bookings preferred in the Summer. Long weekends will be considered as available.
| Accommodation |
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| Bedrooms: |
2 double bedrooms.
1 twin bedroom.
1 boat-like bunkroom with 4 bunks. |
| Bathrooms: |
1 en-suite with shower.
1 family bathroom with bath and shower over. |
| Kitchen: |
The machines should purr: washing machine, microwave, fan oven, fridge freezer, magimix, dishwaher, double sinks, toaster, coffee maker. Blue Denby crockery, stainless steel pots, assorted wine glasses, lobster picks, plastic sets for trips to the beach. |
| Utility Room: |
Washing machine, tumble dryer. |
| Living Rooms: |
We hope the interior lives up to the location and has all you need to make the most of your stay. You'll find widescreen TV/DVD player, Freeview, books, music player, access to Wi-Fi (own laptop required), board games and with any luck fresh flowers. |
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: |
All beds have duvets. We can supply linen which is professionally laundered - paid for out of your deposit if you choose to use ours. Or, you may bring your own. |
| Amenities/Facilities provided |
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| hob/stove |
oven |
fridge/freezer |
microwave |
| dishwasher |
washing machine |
tumble dryer |
iron/ironing board |
| tv |
telephone |
internet access |
central heating |
| cot |
Further details
Enviable location right on Porthmeor Beach makes Upper Saltings ideal for bucket-and spade holidays, for keen surfers, or for those like us who enjoy walks along the beach as well as time to sit and contemplate the amazing sea views from our stunning window seat.
Booking notes
We ask for initial payment of 50% of rent on initial booking. Final 50% 4 weeks before departure. We also ask for a £100 deposit refundable less amounts used for gas, electricity, extra final cleaning and laundry, if used. Local telephone calls and Broadband access included in the rent - but please remember to bring your own laptop.
Guest comments
Comments from last year's guests include:
"We would love to return! It is a wonderful, wonderful place. Thank you!"
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and our daughter in particluar was captivated by the view from the window seat. We do hope to come back in the near future"
"Felt like coming home - a lovely space, everything has been carefully chosen to look good and work well"
For booking and further information
Clare Ash
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)20 7607 4989
Fax: (UK) + 44 (0)20 7700 7446
Email: Click here
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