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A narrow courtyard with stone walls and a white building with multiple windows.
A dining area with a wooden table set for two, featuring a bottle of wine, a pitcher of flowers, and a bowl of fruit.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, wooden coffee table, and a framed cityscape poster.
A modern living room with grey sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a large mirror.
A kitchen with light blue cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a built-in oven.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41292 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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St Ives, Cornwall
  • Place, Porthmeor Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tate St. Ives
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

St Ives

This cottage places you next to St Ives Harbour and Barbara Hepworth Museum. The cottage includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Porthmeor Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Barbara Hepworth Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tate St. Ives - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St Ives Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Porthminster Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 9 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mine Brewing Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cintra Seafood Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bier Huis Grand Cafe - ‬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.

Shell Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Tucked away in a quiet setting in the heart of St Ives's Downalong quarter, this delightful cottage is a just 100 metres from the town's bustling streets, and within a pebble's throw of the fabulous Porthmeor Beach.

One of a handful of character properties in Hicks Court which sits at the entrance to the narrow cobbled streets of The Digey, the location of this little gem is superb. Porthmeor's surfing beach and iconic café as well as the harbour, some of the town's best restaurants, its galleries and shops, all lie on the doorstep. And for those travelling by car who'd like to explore the whole of St Ives Bay, places like Gwithian, Hayle, Carbis Bay and Lelant are just a few minutes away.

The space the cottage offers is perfect too. Comfortable bedrooms, a lovely living room, amply equipped kitchen, large bathroom and private courtyard provide families, couples, friends and their dogs a beautiful base from which to enjoy holidays in one of Cornwall's most famous towns. Shell Cottage also provides a parking space, which as most know is a real plus for St Ives, especially during the busy summer season.

We ask our guests for a £100 security deposit, pre-authorised against your credit card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved and then released afterwards if there is no damage. We will contact you nearer the time of your arrival to arrange this.

Pets: 2 pets allowed. Please advise the Luxury Coastal team directly if you would like us to host your pet after completing your booking. A charge of £40 per pet per stay/week will be applicable and required before your stay. We will arrange and invoice with you directly upon booking confirmation.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Hiking 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
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: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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 and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

629122

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this cottage?

This cottage is located in St Ives, just steps from St Ives Harbour and Barbara Hepworth Museum, and within a short walk of Porthmeor Beach. You'll also find Tate St. Ives and Porthminster Beach less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Shell Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What do couples enjoy most about Shell Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a smart TV and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Does Shell Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Does Shell Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms have connecting rooms available?

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 Shell Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

No, there aren't any cottage with balconies at Shell Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms.

Shell Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perry P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay in Shell Cottage St. Ives

Very nice property in a fantastic location. Facilities were top notch. Really enjoyed it and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

H.A. B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

Lovely place but only the parking spot was 2k from the cottage, uphill, far from ideal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette J.

Excellent location

Cottage is in a great central location- in less than a minute you can be on Fore street or Porthmeor beach. Lovely comfy beds, super bathroom. Lounge is a little small but perfectly adequate. The small outside space is great if you are bringing a dog. Would definitely stay again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Short Break

We loved our recent stay at Shell Cottage, prime location for Porthmeor Beach, restaurants and shops.Modern accommodation with lovely home furnishings, great bathroom. We can not comment on the car parking as those familiar with St Ives will know that the roads are narrow in this area, we parked at nearby Barnoon Car Park for dropping off our things and parked there for the duration to make it easier as only on a short break.Home from home, highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

Fabulous Mini Break

Had a fabulous stay at Shell Cottage it was equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The only thing that was confusing was it stated there was a shuttle bus to the car park which was a 15minute walk away but there was no shuttle bus it wasn't a major issue as we could drop off and pick up our luggage near the cottage but it would have saved time looking for the transport. The cottage was beautiful and very central would love to go back.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sanjeev

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025