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Ayda's Rest
Lelant

£663 - £1842 per week
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Take a quiet moment for a cuppa after a day out in St Ives.

Take a quiet moment for a cuppa after a day out in St Ives.

Open the patio doors and let the summer breeze run through while you enjoy tea and biscuits.

Open the patio doors and let the summer breeze run through while you enjoy tea and biscuits.

Light the woodburner and snuggle up in front of the glow in the evening.

Light the woodburner and snuggle up in front of the glow in the evening.

Tuck into a hearty breakfast to start the day right.

Tuck into a hearty breakfast to start the day right.

Sink into the comfortable sofa after a memorable day exploring the delights of Cornwall.

Sink into the comfortable sofa after a memorable day exploring the delights of Cornwall.

The kitchen is fully equipped for preparing hearty breakfasts and tasty suppers.

The kitchen is fully equipped for preparing hearty breakfasts and tasty suppers.

Modern and sleek, the kitchen has all you need to cook up a storm.

Modern and sleek, the kitchen has all you need to cook up a storm.

Prepare a picnic to take for a day out to the beach.

Prepare a picnic to take for a day out to the beach.

Start the day with a hot cuppa in bed whilst you decide on the day's plans.

Start the day with a hot cuppa in bed whilst you decide on the day's plans.

Take a moment to unwind and get stuck into a good book.

Take a moment to unwind and get stuck into a good book.

Tuck into the cosy sheets at the end of each day after a busy day of exploring.

Tuck into the cosy sheets at the end of each day after a busy day of exploring.

Wash off sandy toes in shower after a day on tropical Porthminster beach in St Ives.

Wash off sandy toes in shower after a day on tropical Porthminster beach in St Ives.

Get ready for the day in the family bathroom.

Get ready for the day in the family bathroom.

Come back to this stylish base each evening to relax and unwind.

Come back to this stylish base each evening to relax and unwind.

Cosy up in the snug corner with a cup of tea.

Cosy up in the snug corner with a cup of tea.

Zip and link beds can be made up as twins or a super king.

Zip and link beds can be made up as twins or a super king.

Start the day with breakfast in bed, you are on holiday after all!

Start the day with breakfast in bed, you are on holiday after all!

Drift into a relaxing night's slumber each night.

Drift into a relaxing night's slumber each night.

After blowing out the cobwebs with a walk across Porthkidney beach, come back to unwind in a bubble bath.

After blowing out the cobwebs with a walk across Porthkidney beach, come back to unwind in a bubble bath.

On sunny afternoons, enjoy al fresco dining on the patio.

On sunny afternoons, enjoy al fresco dining on the patio.

Sip a cold drink on balmy summer evenings as the sun goes down.

Sip a cold drink on balmy summer evenings as the sun goes down.

The second sitting room has a cosy woodburner for cooler evenings.

The second sitting room has a cosy woodburner for cooler evenings.

Relax listening to the ambient crackle of the fire whilst enjoying a cuppa.

Relax listening to the ambient crackle of the fire whilst enjoying a cuppa.

Pour a cuppa to sip in the evening after a stroll across the beach.

Pour a cuppa to sip in the evening after a stroll across the beach.

The second sitting room is stylish and cosy for spending time with loved ones.

The second sitting room is stylish and cosy for spending time with loved ones.

The second kitchen is an additional space to cook tasty feasts.

The second kitchen is an additional space to cook tasty feasts.

Get some delicious pastries at a bakery in St Ives to tuck into to start the day.

Get some delicious pastries at a bakery in St Ives to tuck into to start the day.

Gather the family around the table for a feast of local foods.

Gather the family around the table for a feast of local foods.

If you don't feel like cooking, head into St Ives to sample one of the many wonderful restaurants on the harbourfront!

If you don't feel like cooking, head into St Ives to sample one of the many wonderful restaurants on the harbourfront!

Start the day with breakfast in bed before heading out to explore!

Start the day with breakfast in bed before heading out to explore!

Tuck into bed and sink into a dreamy night's sleep.

Tuck into bed and sink into a dreamy night's sleep.

Drift off to sleep in the comfortable bed after a day of exploring Cornish beauty spots.

Drift off to sleep in the comfortable bed after a day of exploring Cornish beauty spots.

Zip and link beds can be made up as twins or a super king.

Zip and link beds can be made up as twins or a super king.

Wake up and decide on the day's plans over a morning coffee.

Wake up and decide on the day's plans over a morning coffee.

Relax with a good book before drifting into a relaxing night's slumber.

Relax with a good book before drifting into a relaxing night's slumber.

A large wardrobe is ideal for hanging holiday clothes.

A large wardrobe is ideal for hanging holiday clothes.

Wash off sandy toes in the shower after a day on the beach.

Wash off sandy toes in the shower after a day on the beach.

The additional shower room means there is plenty of space to get ready in the morning.

The additional shower room means there is plenty of space to get ready in the morning.

The garden is ideal for furry friends to play.

The garden is ideal for furry friends to play.

The spacious garden is ideal for al fresco nights under the stars.

The spacious garden is ideal for al fresco nights under the stars.

The little ones can let off some steam in the garden.

The little ones can let off some steam in the garden.

Start the day with breakfast on the patio whilst you ponder the day's plan.

Start the day with breakfast on the patio whilst you ponder the day's plan.

Pull on your walking boots and head out to ramble up Trencom Hill.

Pull on your walking boots and head out to ramble up Trencom Hill.

Ayda's Rest is located just a short drive from St Ives.

Ayda's Rest is located just a short drive from St Ives.

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Welcome to Ayda's Rest, a delightful Cornish cottage now accommodating up to eight guests, designed with larger families in mind. Just a short drive from the ever-popular town of St Ives, this charming retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort and style, arranged over two spacious floors. Each floor features a beautifully appointed bedrooms and modern bathrooms, ensuring privacy for all guests, whether couples or extended families seeking space to unwind. Cleverly incorporating two properties in one, Ayda's Rest has plenty of living spaces including two kitchens, a dining room, and sitting areas, complete with a cosy woodburner, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for those cooler evenings. Step outside onto a sunny patio that opens into a generous garden-perfect for children to play or for quiet moments of relaxation, ideal for alfresco dining or enjoying a barbecue with loved ones as you soak in the tranquil surroundings. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee on the patio or gathering around the woodburner after a day of exploration, Ayda's Rest provides the ideal base for your Cornish adventure.

Situated near both The Old Mill Riding Stables and the National Trusts' Trencrom Hill, this cottage caters to those with a desire for outdoor pursuits. Embark on a horseback exploration or hiking adventure, immersing yourself in the natural beauty that Cornwall is renowned for. From warming winter escapes where evenings are spent fireside with a good book, to summer days skipping the surf and exploring low tide rock pools, all topped off with ice creams under the sun. Aydas's Rest will inspire you to kick back, relax, and settle into the "Cornish" pace of life.

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Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1

King

Bedroom 2

Zip and link

Bedroom 3

Zip and link

Bedroom 4

King

Entrance

via front path large step into hall and stairs up to first floor, doors into:

Kitchen/dining room/sitting room

electric oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, pantry, sofa, chair Smart TV, woodburner, dining table with five chairs, patio doors to rear, door to:

Porch

lockable porch which has the wifi router and access to second kitchen, sitting room and dining room, bedrooms 3 and 4 and bathroom.

Bedroom 1

king size bed, separate dressing room.

Downstairs shower room

shower, WC, basin.

Utility cupboard

washing machine, storage. Stairs from hallway to first floor and doors to:

Dressing area

bench with cushions

Bedroom 2

zip n' link (super king or twin beds) TV.

Bathroom

bath with shower attachment, WC, basin.

Sitting room 2

accessed via internal door: sofa, chair, Smart TV, inglenook fireplace with woodburner.

Dining room

dining table with five chairs and bench seat.

Kitchen 2

electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, door to garden.

Bedroom 3

zip n' link (super king or twin beds)

Shower room

shower, WC and basin.

Bedroom 4

king size bed.

Outdoor area

rear and side patio areas with outside furniture, lawn with outside kitchen space.

Additional information

gas central heating. This property can also be booked as a two bedroom holiday let at a reduced price, using the open plan living area with the blue kitchen. The more traditional side of the property can be incorporated for larger groups. The property is located on the back road to St Ives, so can bebusy during the day and therefore some traffic noise may be experienced, WiFi, one dog welcome, short breaks available.

 
 

What a lovely stay we had at Ayda's Rest. The property is well proportioned, bright and airy. It had everything needed to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. We have been visiting Cornwall for many years especially in and around this area. Ayda's Rest is definitely one of the best accommodations we've stayed in. It's a stones throw from Hayle, Carbis Bay, Marizion, Penzance and St.Ives. We also headed a bit further out to Falmouth and Truro. Thankfully the weather was reasonable for the week apart from 1 day of heavy wind and rain (not the best whilst at Marizion) but we braved it. We would definitely stay here again.

September 2024

Lovely cottage, not too far away from amenities. Everything catered for, crockery etc. Lovely outdoor area which we used. Very clean and quite spacious. Will definitely come back.

September 2024

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Holidays in Lelant

Lelant is a pretty, quaint village that is situated on the main route to Carbis Bay and St Ives. Rent a self catering property in Lelant and you'll be well placed to dine out at the delicious deli and restaurant, 'The Old Forge', enjoy a round of golf at West Cornwall Golf Club, or jump on the branch line to St Ives town.

Lelant itself has two pubs, a restaurant, a golf course with stunning views and a vast beach with areas of secluded woodland. Holidays in Lelant are perfect for couples who want the peace of staying somewhere rural but are close to local amenities. You're never far from the beach when you stay in Lelant; take a stroll alongside the estuary, through the sand dunes and down to the vast expanse of Porthkindney Sands where the River Hayle joins the Atlantic Ocean.

Did you know...

Porthkidney beach is dog-friendly all year round!

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Stroll down the winding footpath and you’ll be blown away by the destination that awaits you.

Stroll down the winding footpath and you’ll be blown away by the destination that awaits you.

Glistening shades of blue paint the most glorious picture.

Glistening shades of blue paint the most glorious picture.

The lifeguard hut sits nestled in the dunes, overlooking the large expanse of sand.

The lifeguard hut sits nestled in the dunes, overlooking the large expanse of sand.

Across the rippling river, the golden sands of Hayle beach can be seen.

Across the rippling river, the golden sands of Hayle beach can be seen.

Porthkidney beach can only be accessed via a footpath, which takes you past the church and through the golf course.

Porthkidney beach can only be accessed via a footpath, which takes you past the church and through the golf course.

If you fancy a spot of golf, head to the West Cornwall Golf Club situated in Lelant.

If you fancy a spot of golf, head to the West Cornwall Golf Club situated in Lelant.

Take a stroll along Porthkidney beach and enjoy the views of Carbis Bay and St Ives.

Take a stroll along Porthkidney beach and enjoy the views of Carbis Bay and St Ives.

When the tide is out, the vast stretch of sand allows ample room for everyone.

When the tide is out, the vast stretch of sand allows ample room for everyone.

Dog-friendly year-round, your pooches will love visiting Porthkidney beach too.

Dog-friendly year-round, your pooches will love visiting Porthkidney beach too.

Paddle in the shallow water, soaking up the scents of the sea.

Paddle in the shallow water, soaking up the scents of the sea.

Things to do near Lelant

If you book a holiday in Lelant you’re perfectly situated for sightseeing, with a nearby train line to St Ives or Penzance for spot of shopping. If you jump in the car you can travel down the far west coast, one of the most beautiful driving routes in the UK. Stop off at the Gurnard’s Head for a bite of lunch or make your way down to Cape Cornwall and Sennen Cove. 

For those looking to explore on foot, the 12.5 mile St Michael's Way walk from Lelant to Marazion offers a great way to experience the Cornish countryside. The walk meanders through moorland and the small villages of Gulval and Ludgvan before emerging in Marazion with St Michael's Mount in clear view.

For something requiring a little less energy, visit Steeple Woods Nature Reserve for a more relaxing walk and spectacular views. Read more on our blog.

If you fancy a round of golf, Lelant is home to the West Cornwall Golf Club, offering breathtaking views and is playable at any time of year. Read more on our blog about Golf Courses in West Cornwall.

Nearby beaches

The closest beach to Lelant is Porthkidney Sands which is dog-friendly. Please note there are certain restrictions during peak months on other beaches in the area. 

For more info on Porthkidney Sands, and other must-see beaches in the area, check out our blog post on Sandy beaches in West Cornwall.

What our guests say...

We know how important honest reviews are when it comes to booking your holiday. To help you choose the right property for you, we publish all reviews left by guests who have stayed here in the past, with the few exceptions stated in our Review Guidelines. Please bear in mind that some facilities referred to by past guests in reviews can be removed or changed at any time.

What a lovely stay we had at Ayda's Rest. The property is well proportioned, bright and airy. It had everything needed to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. We have been visiting Cornwall for many years especially in and around this area. Ayda's Rest is definitely one of the best accommodations we've stayed in. It's a stones throw from Hayle, Carbis Bay, Marizion, Penzance and St.Ives. We also headed a bit further out to Falmouth and Truro. Thankfully the weather was reasonable for the week apart from 1 day of heavy wind and rain (not the best whilst at Marizion) but we braved it. We would definitely stay here again.

Lovely cottage, not too far away from amenities. Everything catered for, crockery etc. Lovely outdoor area which we used. Very clean and quite spacious. Will definitely come back.

Fantastic location for exploring the tip of Cornwall between St. Ives, Hayle and Carbis bay. Close to many beaches, a farm shop a short walk away, and an abundance of great places to eat and drink within 5/10 mins drive. Loved the wood burner and outdoor area, plus the home is very well equipped with everything you need for cooking.

Excellent place everything you need for a good holiday. The location was good with easy access to other parts of Cornwall. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Ayda's Rest is a fabulous property that far exceeded our expectations. Very spacious and very well equipped with everything one could possibly need. Lovely welcoming gift and the property was spotlessly clean on arrival. We would and will certainly book this property again

Absolutely loved this home everything was fresh and clean, contemporary furnishings good quality will definitely be back.

 
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