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Beach nearby, sun loungers
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Saint Ives, ENG
  • Porthmeor Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • St Ives Harbour
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Porthminster Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the area

St Ives

Seaside stay .At this cottage, you'll be steps from BoatHouse Theatre and St Ives Museum. Bamaluz Beach and The Island - Pendinas are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Porthmeor Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 12 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • Harbour Gourmet Fish & Chips
  • ‪The Lifeboat Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Captain's Table - ‬3 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.

Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location

This is a beautiful Fishermans Cottage situated in a quiet road in the heart of Downalong. The property is nestled between three fabulous family beaches Porthmeor perfect for a spot of surfing, Porthgwidden which has a lovely safe beach perfect for families and the Harbour Beach with the fabulous backdrop of St Ives . We are a 2 minute walk to the shops and outstanding restaurants, the Tate and the Barbara Hepworth musuem. St Eia's location will provide a fabulous base with which to explore all St Ives has to offer.The cottage has been lovingly restored it has still retained a number of features but with a modern feel. This cottage would provide an excellent base for a family beach holiday nothing is too far because of its location you can pop backwards and forwards very easily and everything is on the flat no carrying surfboards up hills! The property is arranged over 4 floors, with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is a modern fully equipped kitchen, dining area with welcome pack on arrival. There is a large comfortable lounge with high ceilings. The third floor has one bedroom with twin beds and a bathroom on that floor. On the top floor there is a double bed with glimpses of the sea and an en-suite, that comprises of a shower toilet and hand basin. The cottage has Wifi access. We have made sure that you have all that you could possibly need, however if you find you need anything further or encounter any problems or issues during your stay, there is a local housekeeper on hand to help you. Entry to the property is by key-safe.

Property manager

Emma Giddings

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Towels are for the cottage use only and are NOT to be taken to the beach as this will incur a fine.
Rubbish to be separated into general waste and recyclable. Recyclable waste to be put in the clear bag provided. General waste in black bag provided
Both bags to be placed in wheelie bin, outside cottage, before you check out.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LYNNE B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really lovely traditional fishing cottage in old part of St Ives, very close to harbour, several beaches. Cottage is quaint, but had everything we needed. Comfortable and attractive and most enjoyable.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hank V.

Liked: Cleanliness

St Ives fisherman’s cottage

We found this type of cottage quite small. 3 and 4 flights of stairs for quite small bedrooms. Would be very difficult for a family with infant or anyone with leg or back injuries. Washing machine needs to be replaced, after reading the instructions it wasn’t wort the risk of using it. Everything thing was ok but it wasn’t the type of accommodation we would look for again. The host was excellent to communicate with and location is excellent, close to the centre.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time

We all really enjoyed our stay at this cottage. The beds were very comfortable and we all slept well after our days exploring St Ives. The cottage has everything you possibly need and the location perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

I loved the position of 4 St Eia, so close to the beach for a morning swim and to the School of Painting and yet very peaceful at night. Lovely bedlinen, beautifully clean and I had everything I needed. Not five stars due to one or two niggles during my stay which just needed a bit more maintenance/attention. eg TV, taps and there is a lot of going up and down stairs!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic house

Great house in great location, beds nice and comfy lovely and clean too. Had a lovely stay in the house and pet friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice cottage in an excellent location

Very good cottage in a perfect location, only slight negative would be that it spans 4 floors so was a bit of a pain going upstairs / downstairs but that’s not really a big issue
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Cottage Perfect Location

Great cottage really homely and a very comfortable stay, Owner answered all questions before our stay right away. 5 star rating across the board
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Judy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

St ives

Lovely property well situated and equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Great property. Great location. Fab!! Will be back thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was quiet , clean, homely yet modern , very well equipped kitchen, extremely handy location within short wa short walking distance to the beaches pubs restaurants and shops. Excellent hosts and a lovely welcome pack waiting for us. Four floors were fine for us but if you struggle with stairs might be difficult.we will definitely be booking this gorgeous fisherman's cottage again! andshops..Exxellent
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lesley T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishermans Cottage

Lovely quaint cottage in a perfect location for the beach, shops and restaurants. Our first visit to St Ives but it wont be our last, it really is stunning
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Gwen A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay cut short due to noise through the walls

The property is lovely - well decorated, furnished and very clean. We know & love the area but didn’t realise this cottage was back to back or that noise would travel so much. We were extremely unlucky in that there was a particularly noisy group staying behind us but soon discovered that even normal conversation could be heard - they could obviously hear us too as we heard them discussing it! As our stay was for much needed respite and we got very little peace or sleep - and there was obviously nothing we could do to improve the situation we made the hugely disappointing decision to cut the 4 night stay short and left after just one night. We made the owners aware of the issue & our departure at 1pm and even gave them the opportunity to re-let the cottage. However they didn’t respond to us until 8.30 that night and didn’t/couldn’t really say anything other than they could try talking to the owners of the neighbours. This was obviously no help to us and in all honestly wouldn’t prevent normal level noise being heard. I am extremely surprised that no-one else has raised the soundproofing issue so maybe we are particularly sensitive to noise but I do think it is important to make other potential guests aware as if I had seen a review mentioning it I certainly wouldn’t have chosen this cottage. A real shame!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

mikayla m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little property, very comfortable and fantastic location

A great little dog friendly property situated with everything you need on the doorstep - beaches, cafes, restaurants, pubs, shops. Very comfortable and clean. The slight issue we had with the toilet and shower was sorted very swiftly with excellent communication with the owner. Will have no hesitation in booking to stay here again - thank you for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fab cottage, fab location

Beautiful cottage, well decorated and kitchen well-equipped! There was tea/coffee and milk when we arrived to get us through the first morning. The welcome pack was comprehensive. Coastal location, with 4 beaches reachable in under 10 min walk in any direction. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverley H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely centrally located cottage in St Ives

Beautiful cottage Stayed for an spring long weekend. 4 floors - very clean & well equipped. Good communication with owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P., Cwmbran

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb

Totally loved the house, comfortable, beautifully decorated, spotless , all your needs catered for. Location fantastic, thank you for allowing us to stay at your home, a special thanks for at very short notice changing the dates for our stay as we mixed up our months, we would have been devastated to have missed staying in your home. A perfect holiday , perfect house. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damon E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing as usual

Fantastic property, great location, everything you could want from a relaxing and very special stay in beautiful Saint Ives. Highly recommend this property, would love to stay again for a third time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay

Brilliant property, perfect location and couldn’t have asked for more!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic little town house.

Fabulous little town home. Absolutely ideal for a few days in St Ives. So close to the beaches. Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Joe E.

Underwhelming decor and comfort, dissapointing

Great location as I wanted to swim at Porthgwidden easily but the cottage is a little drab and overall not up to the standard I expected. I contacted the owners with details of particular faults but they never responded.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location lovely cottage

Quite a lot of stairs (four rooms on four floors) but nice layout.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

LYNNE B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home from home

We love this cottage, we've book it for the last 5 years
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022