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Old town of St Ives
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'Shutters' is in a perfect location situated centrally in the old town: a cobbled street, the harbour and fishing boats sparkling at the bottom of the hill, seconds walk away. Perfect for families, surrounded by beaches, including Carbis Bay a mile to the southeast, great for a walk or a paddle. For surfers, you already know about Porthmeor beach, a stunning setting, bordered by three other beaches all within walking. The town's winding streets are also well known foodie destinations packed with numerous restaurants, pubs and cafes. Neighbouring Porthminster and Porthgwidden Cafes on the beach, and the Alba next to the RNLI station, all offer excellent fare. The hotel Pedn Olva has stunning Atlantic views and a good menu: perfect for lunch. The Sloop Inn, Isobar and Hub are popular nightspots. For art, the famous Tate St Ives, and Barbara Hepworth's house (Museum) displaying her abstract sculpture, are here, and worth a visit. The Eden Project in St Austell is 1 hours drive away.
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Rental periods |
2-4 persons |
| January / February 2008 |
£750 |
| March / April 2008 |
£800 |
| May / June 2008 |
£880 |
| July / August 2008 |
£980 |
| September / October 2008 |
£880 |
| November / December 2008 |
£750 |
| Christmas 2007 - New Year Week 2008 |
£980 |
Notes on prices
Rental prices shown are per week in UK Pounds.
1/3rd booking deposit secures reservation/balance paid 8 weeks prior to arrival. All holidays allotted on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Changeover day
Saturdays, unless otherwise arranged with bookings.
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| Bedrooms: |
Bedroom 1 with double bed and en-suite.
Bedroom 2 with double bed and en-suite.
All have 100% cotton sheets, duck down duvets, 4 duck down pillows. Towels and bathrobes. |
| Bathrooms: |
En-suite shower room to bedroom 1.
En-suite shower room to bedroom 2.
Combined wet room and utility room on ground floor. |
| Kitchen: |
Integated appliances, concrete worktop with oak surround, fridge with freezer compartment, halogen hob/fan-assisted oven, double toaster, all kitchen utensils and 2 t-towels, microwave and dishwasher. |
| Utility Room: |
Washing machine and separate dryer, shelving above. Towel rail and hanging for wet suits, sundry wet clothes with bench below. Storage for laundry basket. Glass partition tiled wet room with basin and toilet. |
| Living Rooms: |
Open-plan living area with TV, DVD, integral music system. 3 seater sofa large cushions, large banana leaf armchair, old pine bookcase containing items ie glasses, books, boules, a kilim pouf and small rustic table. Pictures and white interior shutters. |
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Bespoke spiral staircase from the mezzanine kitchen, leading to bedrooms. Double sofabed on gallery space. Round poufs and cushions. Set of primitive Haitian paintings. Slat blind, small hanging space shelf above, and rustic computer shelf and stool. |
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: |
Cleaning weekly, included in rental. Bathrobes, linen and towels all laundered weekly. Extra daily maid service provided if required, must be notified on booking. |
Notes on accommodation
Due to the open aspect of the property, toddlers need to be supervised. Cots/high chairs/gates currently have to be brought by clients. No smoking or pets. Cottage conversion is bespoke, rustic and very comfortable, a lot of materials re-cycled during renovation with care for the environment. Bed linen and towels are all 100% cotton. Central heating throughout and underfloor heating on ground floor. More images can be if required, please specify.
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Outside
A small cobbled patio and wall outside the house. Cornish 'stable' front door. In Spring and Summer, a small olive tree, potted lavender and local flowers decorate the wall - further is the ocean and beaches! The saying goes in St Ives that the beaches are your 'garden'!
Coast/Beach
4 surrounding beaches - 2 large/2 smaller. All walkable within minutes - have to be seen to be believed! Fantastic.
Porthmeor and Porthminster beaches are particularly beautiful.
Porthgwidden beach is nearest to Shutters and great for breakfast or brunch at the 'cafe'- tel: + 44 (0)1736 796791.
The water is crystal clear, lovely for all swimming and surfing activities. Children will adore it!
Clifftop views are spectacular.
Golf
Local golf at Lelant 10-15 mins travel by cab/car. Also of interest is the new modern leisure centre in St Ives - incorporates indoor swimming pools for both adults and children and gym facilities.
Special interest holidays
The Painting School of St Ives do daily courses, short courses, or painting holidays. Call: + 44 (0)1736 797180.
Looking to surf or just spend a couple of hours learning the basic technique and safety. From the age of 8 anyone can 'have a go'. The coaches are all BSA qualified instructors and lifeguards. Call Dino at the St Ives Surf School on Porthmeor Beach on + 44 (0)7792 261278 or + 44 (0)1736 793366.
Teenagers: there is a great skateboard park that has just been opened!
Travel
Plane:
Fly to Newquay airport from Gatwick, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, Cardiff & Dublin (0870 241 8202) airsouthwest.com.
From Durham/Manchester (0870 224 0224) bmibaby.com
From Edinburgh (0871 700 0535) flybe.com
London/Stanstead with Ryanair (0871 246 0000) ryanair.com
Car:
Take the A30 through Cornwall into St Ives; roadworks are scheduled between Bodmin and Truro so if possible avoid travelling between 09h00-18h00 during the summer months.
Distances
Hire a car (0870 6075000 www.europcar.co.uk) or pre-book a taxi (DJ Cars 01736 796633) £50-£60 for up to 8 people.
Londoners can maximise their time in town by taking the SLEEPER TRAIN from Paddington @ 23h50, arrriving St Ives @ 09h30.
Further details
Everything in St Ives is accessible on foot. Household provisions, fruit and vegetables, and essentially, the fishmongers - all within walking distance as is the local Cornish deli (in Fore Street). Closer is the corner shop known as 'Norways'.
Stroll around 'downlong', the old fisherman's quarter, to the 'Island', a grassy peninusula with a chapel on top. Hidden in its lee is Porthgwidden beach, perfect for paddling. Walk north along the rocky shore toward the open sea where generations of children have enjoyed crabbing at low tide among boulders.
Buy an original work of art from the New Millenium Gallery (Street-an-Pol opp. the tourist office) specialises in abstract and landscape inspired paintings. Other good galleries are the Belgrave and Wills Lane (both off Fore St) the Porthminster Gallery (Fernlea Terr) the Salthouse (Norway Sq) and St Ives Ceramics (Fish St).
Shoes at Jan Jansen in Fish St are quite simply works of art in leather! Designer jewellery at the Trelyon Gallery, and whacky homewares at Calico.
Have dinner at the Porthminster Beach Cafe (01736 795352 indoor and outdoor dining from a small imaginative menu of fish and meat dishes in unpretentious surroundings. Other good choices are Alba (01736 797222) fine dining on the first floor of the old lifeboat house on the wharf, and St Andrews Bistro (01736 797074) no sea view but fabulous north african influenced cooking. Best of all the most delicious 'real' hamburgers imaginable!
Stay up late at Isobar, nightclub for the young crowd; oldies
stroll along Porthminster Beach to watch the moon rise!
Banks, restaurants, bars, cafes, jazz, football club skate board park, and wet suit hire for surfers.
Of note is Tate Gallery St Ives and the famous Barbara Hepworth Museum.
recover at the Porthmeor Beach Cafe (01736 795352) over croissants and coffee whilst booking 2 hr lesson with the St Ives Surf School (07792 261278) £25 inc.
Booking notes
Bookings secured with 1/3rd deposit of the total cost of rental (subject to booking 8 weeks in advance). Outside 8 weeks full rental required. Rental agreement sent for signature. Availability: see calender. More images can be emailed - please specify.
Guest comments
"We had such a wonderful time." Michael & Ros Mahoney, London
"This exceptional house, the best we've experienced ever, Georgi, what an inspiration!" Ruth Smith & Mike Wray, Glasgow
"An ingenius and fantastic design, simply the best, we will certainly return" Peter & Jean Dawson, Cheshire
"Had a great time and would love to come back" Erika, Bernhard, Angelika & Gabriel, West Yorkshire
"Thanks so much, it was heaven in there because I had so much fun!" Jack Matthews (aged 10) Shipton-under-Wychwood Glos.
"We had a wonderful special time, we felt so close as a family" Paul and Merie Matthews, Shipton-under-Wychwood Glos .
"Shutters is super, you have taken advantage of every bit os space, lovely few days of rest" Robert Titchener-Barrett, London
"What a great start to the New Year '05, full of friendly people and all up for a good night" Nicola, Simone, Mark & Nell
"Fantastic accommodation of highest specification and finish, we thoroughly enjoyed our break over the festival'
For booking and further information
Georgina T-B Lenain
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7770 431558
Tel/Fax: (UK) + 44 (0)1736 795462
Email: Click here
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