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Dogs stay free until 31st March!
Beach Retreat is a beautiful traditional cottage, set over three floors that has been updated to a very high standard, with a modern twist. It's located in the heart of Downalong, tucked away in St Eia Street, but is only a stone's throw away from St Ives Harbour and beaches. This cottage is still in its original layout retaining two separate entrances along with a main lounge and a smaller sitting room within the kitchen/dining area. Beach Retreat offers comfortable and versatile accommodation for up to 6 people at any time of year - great for friends or extended families.
Beach Retreat is dog friendly and is in the perfect position for dog walks on The Island and over to Clodgy and Man's Head. Just yards from the front door you can find Bamaluz Beach, which is dog friendly all year round.
electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, small dishwasher, middle island with seating for six, one sofa, armchair.
two sofas, TV/DVD.
king size double bed, TV, en suite with shower, WC and basin.
king size double bed, TV.
bath with shower over, WC, basin.
twin beds, TV.
electric heaters, included in your rental the property offers secure parking at St Ives car park (www.stivescarpark.com) with free drop-off and collection to/from your property at the beginning and end of your holiday plus shuttle bus for a small fee available if you wish to use your car during the week, please ask if you would like to add this onto your stay, WiFi, one dog welcome.
Beautiful cottage, very cosy and comfortable in a brilliant location. Loved our stay
Mrs Tomkins October 2017
Modern Cottage, good facilities and great location
Mr Pauls September 2017
| 1 Jan - 9 Feb | 831 |
| 16 February | 858 |
| 23 Feb - 30 Mar | 831 |
| 6 Apr - 13 Apr | 1117 |
| 20 April | 1095 |
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| 4 May | 1111 |
| 11 May - 18 May | 1135 |
| 25 May | 1497 |
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| 20 July | 1934 |
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| 21 December | 1267 |
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Situated between Porthmeor Beach and the harbour, where fishermen still land a daily catch, holiday cottages in this area are ideally situated for those guests who want to stay right in the heart of the town within seconds of all St Ives has to offer. The cottages, most of which still retain much of their original character and features, have been updated to accommodate modern day living and offer a home from home whilst giving a true feeling of the real St Ives. Read about Holidays in St Ives.
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Held on the anniversary of the consecration of the Parish Church of St Eia in 1434 AD, Feast Day offers visitors to witness - and even join in with - some centuries-old traditions. A morning precesison led by the Mayor to bless the Well of St Eia. Following this, the Mayor will 'Hurls the Silver Ball' into a crowd of children who assemble on the beach below. The one who returns the ball to the Guildhall steps by midday receives a silver coin. In the afternoon the Mayor then throw pennies from the balcony of the Guildhall for children to collect.
4th February 2019
Growing in size and popularity, the St Ives Food Festival features top chefs, quality Cornish goods, sandcastle competitions for children and food demonstrations.
10th - 12th May 2019
For two weeks only, Adventure 001, supporters of Cornwall Air Ambulance, will be bringing their helicopter experiences to St Ives! Choose from a 6 minute flight from £35 to a 30 minute flight from £96 and take in the incredible views across St Ives bay and beyond!
Dates TBC August 2019
A fun packed day hosted by the RNLI lifeboat Station. See the lifeboats on display and in action on the water with demonstrations featuring one of the HM Coastguard helicpoters!
August 2019
Now becoming a sellout event, this festival keeps attracting more and more visitors who come to enjoy a wide range of acts, including music, theatre, poetry and visual arts.
14th - 28th September 2019
Spend New Year's Eve in St Ives for an unforgettable evening at the largest fancy dress party in the county. Ring in the New Year with an unbeatable fireworks display by the sea.
31st December 2019
Find out more about New Year's Eve in St Ives here>
We love hearing about our guests’ experiences, and 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.
Beautiful cottage, very cosy and comfortable in a brilliant location. Loved our stay
Mrs Tomkins October 2017
Modern Cottage, good facilities and great location
Mr Pauls September 2017
Fabulous location and wonderful cottage. The mattresses are top quality which meant we all had wonderful nights sleep every night - priceless!
Mrs Penty August 2017
Location, location, location. A stunning property in an amazing part of St Ives. 1 min to the beaches, harbour, town, restaurants. If only all holidays were made this way.
Mr Bax April 2017
Perfect location for all the beaches Great family house
Ms Moudiotis October 2016
We would highly recommend Beach Retreat- so close to all beaches and harbour, light, spacious and with an outdoor space that we used a lot! We had an amazing family holiday and hope to stay at cottage again!
Mrs Stevens July 2016
Wonderful cottage in a fabulous area of Downalong. Perfect for dog owners, or anyone who loves to be near beaches, shops and restaurants.
Mrs Edkins July 2016
We are in love with Beach Retreat. We honestly couldn't look for anything more from a holiday cottage in St Ives than what this had to offer. Fabulous location, stunning decor and clearly an exceptional housekeeper because everything was immaculate. Every second of our stay was perfect, thank you for a wonderful week, we are so sad to be leaving!
Ms Reed February 2016
Lovely cottage, very well presented in a great location. Aspects were happy to ask owner for a special request & dealt quickly with one minor problem that we had. We've had a great holiday, thank you very much.
Mrs Tavakoli September 2015
Reply from Aspects Holidays
Thanks for the lovely feedback; we're delighted to hear that you had a great holiday, and glad that we could help with locating the hot water switch for you. It really is a lovely spot there, so central to everything in the town, so very glad to hear that you liked it. Tanya, Customer Services