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GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking

GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking

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Overview of GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

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St. Ives, Cornwall
  • Popular LocationPorthminster Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt Ives Harbour8 min walk
  • Popular LocationCarbis Bay Beach13 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)117 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking

Bookings are on the basis of a 15:00 arrival and 10:00 departure.

Tucked away, a stones throw from the hustle and bustle of St. Ives, The apartment is a calm beach retreat perched above Porthminster Beach. Boutique hotel styling with GOLD Award by Visit England Quality in Tourism.

Your rental includes a dedicated parking space and unlimited access to the adjacent Harbour Hotel for two people through the apartment’s membership. Facilities include: pool with hydro jet, jacuzzi, steam room, dry sauna, gym and sun bathing terrace with loungers. Card can be used by any two guests at a time and offers a 20% discount, food, drinks and treatments at the hotel.

Inside the apartment, Each room has been individually set by the designer behind the Queen Mary 2 interiors. The Apartment is furnished to a high standard with custom furniture and fixtures and fittings by Pierre Frey and Philippe Starck. Art Nouveau wardrobes, original deco photographs of local scenes, and a whopping chandelier give a contemporary-classic twist to the beachside location.

Previous guests say in the Visitors' Book:

"What a gem of an apartment." [Will and Barbara]
"The apartment is beautiful." [Karen & Craig]
"Very stylish apartment, well equipped with everything you need" [The Browns]
"Many thoughtful touches...especially the very comfortable beds." [Gill & Kate]
"This booking has been fantastic from start to finish. Your communication is welcoming and efficient and can't wait to stay again" [Becky & friends]

The Apartment includes high-speed broadband and a 32’ HD surround-sound HD TV system with Netflix and YouView. Personal touches include board games, and a welcome tray on arrival. Nespresso machine and capsules.

Front bedroom: Art Nouveau wardrobe and exquisitely comfortable bed (5ft width). French door leading directly onto the terrace with ocean and harbor views. Minimalist en-suite with rain shower, Philippe Starck fittings and low-level LED night-lighting.

Rear bedroom: Dressing area with Ralph-Lauren style black dresser, 'zip-n-link' beds for flexible accommodation as twin beds or a king-size. Separate bathroom with low-level LED night-lighting, Italian-designed sink and dark Italian stone tiling.

Lounge: Engulfing wing chairs, sofa, reading lamps, antique chandelier, dark wood floors and light linen rug. High-end surround sound system with 32' LCD TV, YouView box with Netflix.

Dining Area: Round glass table with 4 contemporary back fabric chairs, two of which offer harbour and ocean views.

Kitchen Area: Fully equipped with washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave (with browning grill), electric cooker and hob fridge and freezer. Black granite counter tops and stainless appliances. Nespresso machine and cafetière (plunger style) for coffee.

Veranda: Modern eating area for 4, halogen heater, two planters with succulents, agave-family evergreens and lampranthus flowering in early summer. Sweeping views of St. Ives Harbour and Bay.

The Apartment has a dedicated parking space right in front. All bed linen and towels are provided. Just bring beach towels. Electricity, gas, water, parking, wireless internet included in the rental.

Booking and Arrival Information:

- Check the availability and rates for your preferred dates
- Complete the booking form this web site
- Pay your deposit and balance with a credit card via this website
- Contact me to say whether you would like the second bedroom to be made up with twin beds or a Super King-sized bed
- Pick-up the keys from a secure lock box at the apartment on arrival
- The Apartment's dedicated parking space is right in front, level with property entrance (see Accessibility below).

Accessibility:
The apartment is a 3 minute walk from St. Ives train station up a short but steep hill (with views from the veranda as the pay-back). Access by car is via a steep, single lane private. The parking space, in front of the apartment, is on an upward slope. UNSUITABLE FOR PARKING A LARGE SUV (please note: the owner has parked a BMW X5 in the space however manoeuvring a car this size into the space when the adjacent space is occupied is not advised).

Property manager

Alan Hocking

Languages

English, French, Spanish
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St Ives

Located in St Ives, this apartment is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carbis Bay Beach and St. Michael's Mount. Travelling with kids? Consider St Ives Museum and Paradise Park and JungleBarn. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
Map
St. Ives, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Porthminster Beach - 2 min walk
  • St Ives Harbour - 8 min walk
  • Porthmeor Beach - 12 min walk
  • Tate St. Ives - 14 min walk
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 7 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Kettle 'N' Wink Bar - 8 min walk
  • Pilchard Press Alehouse - 9 min walk
  • The Hain Line - 8 min walk
  • St.Ives Brewery - the Brewhouse - 11 min walk
  • Scoff Troff Cafe - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking located?

This family-friendly St Ives apartment building is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Porthminster Beach and Carbis Bay Beach. Harbour Sand and Barbara Hepworth Museum are also within 10 minutes. St Ives Station is 7 minutes by foot and Carbis Bay Station is 25 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carlton M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas holiday in St Ives
The property was well appointed, with high quality fixtures and fittings throughout. The apartment is literally 2 mins walk from the beach and there railway station. We had a great week, and would consider going back again next Christmas time. Parking so close to town is a real advantage.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay
This property was conveniently located near to the Harbour Hotel where we were getting married half way through our week's stay. Our reason for booking here was its location and also the added bonus of being able to use the spa facilities. It was a lovely apartment and we very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

carol w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
My friend and I stayed for a few days and were very comfortable in the apartment. We enjoyed the facilities at the hotel next door very much. Close to beach and an easy walk into st Ives. However you need to be a confident driver to deal with the very steep approach / parking experience and also the hill that leads to the main road where there is a very steep one way hill and a blind corner at the top. Stressing about this spoiled our holiday a little, however everything else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time in your beautiful apartment, everything was perfect including the location,.
Beautiful house in a beautiful location with gorgeous views. Fab holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Break
Excellent location with parking on site right by Porthmeor beach. Clean apartment with excellent facilities. Very helpful owner, loads of info supplied Kitchen area a bit small but it's as per the photo Spacious bedrooms and good ensuites.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Alan Hocking

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The owner, Alan Hocking, is a Cornishman raised a few miles from St. Ives. He lives and works in London and makes frequent visits back to Cornwall where his family still live.

Why they chose this property

St. Ives was my favourite place to visit as kid. We only lived 11 miles away but it felt like a world away. Like being on holiday for a day. I moved to London in 1991 vowed to buy a place in St. Ives as soon as I could scrape together a deposit. In 1994 my mum and her hilarious golf buddy, (the late and dearly missed) Joan Harvey went on the hunt and fell in love with this apartment so I pounced on it without even seeing it myself. Many years later my good friend Alan McVitty (the above-mentioned cruise liner interior designer) and cousin, Glen Prisk, stripped the place back to its four walls and remodelled it back to its former Victorian glory with a contemporary twist and yesteryear throw backs including silver-plate local photography by my grandfather, Cecil Thomas taken in the 1930's. So there's a lot of heart, soul and personal history wrapped up in the apartment as it stands today. It's a place I love to come back to and hope you will too.

What makes this property unique

Parking, luxury comfort, veranda, sea views, tasteful.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish
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