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Charming Cottage 50 Mtrs from Porthmeor Beach for up to 6 people. With parking

Beachside comfort, minutes from St Ives Harbour

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On the beach, sun loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, books
Dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cornwall, ENG
  • Place, Porthmeor Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthminster Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

St Ives

This cottage places you next to Porthmeor Beach and Tate St. Ives. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Porthmeor Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tate St. Ives - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St Ives Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Porthminster Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 11 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Porthmeor Beach Café Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Captain's Table - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lifeboat Inn - ‬4 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.

Charming Cottage 50 Mtrs from Porthmeor Beach for up to 6 people. With parking

Star Gazy is in a quiet pedestrian walkway, and there is a private parking space a short walk away, a tremendous bonus in St. Ives.The Porthmeor Beach is just a minutes walk from the cottage, with all the other beaches, cafes and little shops etc within a 5 minute walk. There are two large granite steps leading from the path into the cottage, and once inside there are 6 stairs taking you into the dining room, everything then is on one level. Star Gazy was originally built around 200 years ago as a store for fish, and was converted onto a comfortable 3 bedroom home about 100 years ago. Star Gazy retains several of its original features including stripped floorboards in the dinning room and bedrooms, and beams and exposed granite in the dining room. It is light and airy and overlooks the gardens in the meadow. Care has been taken in choosing furniture and equipment to make the cottage as quirky and comfortable as possible. A welcome pack containing tea and coffee will be waiting for you, and our housekeeper makes every effort to leave a few items in the cottage for your use, washing up liquid, salt, pepper, hand soap etc. All linen and towels are professionally laundered and included in the price. Beach Towels,Cots, buggies, highchairs, and other equipment may be hired directly from Star Linen St. Ives and will be delivered and collected for you. Local grocers etc are a 2 minute walk away. Supermarkets are on the edge of town.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and an electric kettle.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (22 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 3-17

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this cottage?

This cottage is located in St Ives, just steps from St Ives Harbour and Porthmeor Beach, and within a short walk of Tate St. Ives. You'll also find Porthgwidden Beach and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Charming Cottage 50 Mtrs from Porthmeor Beach for up to 6 people. With parking a good place to stay for couples?

At this beachfront cottage, amenities that appeal to couples include a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring fireplaces.

Are there hot tubs at Charming Cottage 50 Mtrs from Porthmeor Beach for up to 6 people. With parking?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall), which is about 26.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Charming Cottage 50 Mtrs from Porthmeor Beach for up to 6 people. With parking?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Charming Cottage 50 Mtrs from Porthmeor Beach for up to 6 people. With parking.

Charming Cottage 50 Mtrs from Porthmeor Beach for up to 6 people. With parking Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Catherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very homely and comfortable. Close to everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

aaron s.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a location!

If u want a quiet location with a 1 minute walk to the beach and 5 minute walk to a he hustle and bustle this is it! Just perfect
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

emma d.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage

We had a fantastic week at Star Gazy. The cottage was spacious, light, bright, clean and so well equipped! Location is in a really quiet street but still only a 2 minute walk to Porthmeor beach. We loved wandering down at night and watching the sunset. Outside tap so useful for washing wetsuits. Car park a bonus. We would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mills clan

Stunning place, and Stunning location, beautiful all round,
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

Liked: Cleanliness

7 days in August

Lovely little cottage hidden away just metres from the beach! The accomodation had everything we needed and Sandra was a great host. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Very satisfied

It was central to all amenities and attractions. So easy to walk to every place.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Claire K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet cottage near Porthmeor Beach.

This sweet cottage is less than a minute’s walk from the beautiful Porthmeor Beach in St Ives. It has everything you need for a holiday. A real home from home feel too. You can easily get to the shops and, although there isn’t a view of the sea, you can hear the distant sounds of the waves from the beach which is really lovely! The only thing to be aware of is the parking is up a pretty steep road/steps and takes about 5-10 minutes depending on how fit you are and it can be tricky with traffic flow getting in and out of the parking spot. But overall it is a super place, especially if you intend to spend most of your time on the beautiful Porthmeor Beach!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage. Fantastic location

Communication and welcome couldn't be more inviting. Such a wonderful cottage. Can't wait to return
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Star Gazy Cottage

Excellent place to stay in St Ives. Close to everything, also has a parking space which is a bonus. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

melanie j.

Liked: Cleanliness

updates

There is a steep set of steps leading you to the first floor of the property. It does not have a safety rail. This is not up to code. Otherwise it is a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful St Ives

We absolutely loved our stay in St Ives! Star Gazy has everything that a family needs for a relaxing holiday and it is perfectly situated for the beach and shops. Thank you Sandra for letting us stay and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Donna M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect location, opposite the beach just love St Ives

Perfect location right opposite the beach and two minutes from the town. Nice accommodation but could have been cleaner. I found crumbs in my bedroom and dirt between the settee. The accommodation did need updating and a proper deep clean. If your not too particular it’s the ideal accommodation at a good price.,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

A stone’s throw from the beach. Great apartment with everything you need. Sandra was very responsive and helpful with queries.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Star Gazy

Wonderfully characterful cottage located in a magnificent position. Perfect for a family get away and the parking space really is a bonus with St. Ives. Sandra’s communication was great and we would be more than happy to stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love St Ives beach great for everything we need is all there x

Very clean and got eve
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage in a great location

Great communication from the owner from start to finish. Lovely cottage in a great location, but the steps may be problematic for some. It was great being able to get to the beach in seconds, as well as being able to walk into town so quickly. We didn’t use the car all week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louise R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location, lovely cute cottage

We had a lovely stay at Star Gazy. The locations is perfect for Porthmeor Beach and the town. Having a car space was an added bonus. The cottage was great if a little worn but we were there at the end of a very busy season. Would definitely book again xx
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Michelle C.

Enjoyable stay

We had an enjoyable stay at star Gazy Cottage. Sandra’s communication was brilliant from booking to leaving. The location of the property was incredible-just a few feet away from the beach and shops. I do think that maybe the bathroom could do with updating as the shower is very small. But all in all a positive stay. Thank you Sandra.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely trip to St Ives

We had a great time at StarGazy, great location close to both town and the beach. Check in was simple and the owner was easy to communicate with. Although there’s a few steps to enter once you are in it’s great to have property all on one level. Would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best location

This place is lovely, in a great location close to the beach and shops but really quiet too. The property has some really lovely art work on the walls which was appreciated. I wouldn't hesitate to book Stargazy again, thank you:)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location!

Stargazy is a little gem! Seconds from the beach and minutes from the harbour and town, it really is in the perfect location. Sandra left a lovely welcome bottle of wine and some essentials to get us started and her cottage is both traditional and beautiful. The parking space is a huge bonus too! Thank you Sandra, we had a wonderful week and will definitely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Sonya Williams W.

Half term in St Ives

Cottage was lovely but the steep steps into the property should be highlighted on the main advert as it was tough to get up them with our cases! The actual cottage was lovely and perfect for us as everyone had a bit of space. Central location was fab too. Great shore fishing from Porthmeor Beach. Lovely coastal walks and The Tate and Barbara Hepworth Museum we’re worth a visit.

8/10 Good

Diana H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful cottage

Perfectly located, quaint cosy cottage- very quiet location, a note of caution- stairs up to and into the property are steep. Car parking space is a fair distance from the property and there is a challenging walk to the parking space which in itself is a challenge due to limited space if one owns a bigger car. Bathroom although functional could do with updating (radiator, mirror, shower all rather tatty) this didn’t spoil our stay and we would certainly return here in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Sian W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Star Gazy

Comfortable and clean. Tastefully furnished, equipped and in an ideal situation. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019