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

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Marina
Miscellaneous
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Cornwall, ENG
  • Porthmeor Beach
    1 min walk
  • Tate St. Ives
    1 min walk
  • Harbour Sand
    3 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    64 min drive

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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.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Porthmeor Beach. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Porthmeor Beach and Tate St. Ives

Property manager

Sandra Fenn

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% of 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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 48 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Andrea M.

Great location
Perfect location near the beach. Small but great as a base for the beach and the town.

10/10 Excellent

simon a.

Liked: Cleanliness
StarGazy - the perfect retreat
A lovely cottage right in the heart of St Ives. The location couldn't have been better, a short walk to the shops, bars and restaurants and a minute from the beach. Star Gazy is the perfect place to stay, had every amenity we could want. Highly recommended, would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheree H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant property in a great location
Will definitely rent here again. Clean and spacious property in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019