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Gwydn Cottage is a spacious, three bedroom property full of both character and contemporary features. This charming cottage is set over three floors and is centrally located on Island Road in the heart of St Ives, making it an ideal base for the whole family and of course your furry friend too. The five, local, golden, sandy beaches are all within easy walking distance, for those days where the sun is shining, or enjoying an evening moonlit stroll, or for letting Fido run off steam.
For those guests who prefer to come away and enjoy beautiful St Ives in the quieter, cooler, months, you can get cosy and comfy together by the woodburner, while planning your next day of exploring. Within minutes you can be on the harbour front with all it has to offer, from shops, bars and restaurants to art galleries and boat trips to see the seals.
entrance door from Island road leading into:
entrance door from Island road, two sofas, woodburner, TV/DVD, sofa bed, door leading to communal outside area, stairs to first floor.
electric hob and double oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, TV, Nespresspo machine.
double bed, open clothes hanging space.
bath with shower over, basin, WC. Hallway with stairs leading to the second floor with doors to:
double bed, hanging space in the adjacent room, en suite shower room with basin, WC.
bunk beds, open clothes hanging space.
entrance door from Island road leading into small outside area with beach gear storage which has shared access for neighbouring properties, table and two chairs.
gas central heating, WiFi, up to two well behaved dogs welcome, short breaks available.
Gwydn cottage is a fantastic holiday home. It's clean, comfortable, well equipped and plenty big enough for a family and dogs. It's in the perfect location, very close to everything that St Ives has to offer. We will definitely stay here again.
Mrs Godfrey March 2022
We had the most wonderful Christmas at Gwydn cottage. Beautifully presented cottage, really well equipped and great location. Added bonus of a lovely Christmas tree and logs for the wood burner. Everything was perfect. Highly recommended
Mrs Stevenson December 2021
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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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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 2022
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Feast Day offers visitors the chance to witness, and even join in with, a centuries-old tradition. The Mayor 'Hurls the Silver Ball' into the crowd on the beach below. The one who returns the ball to the Guildhall steps by midday receives a silver coin.
6th February 2023
Growing in size and popularity, the St Ives Food Festival features top chefs, quality Cornish goods, sandcastle competitions for children and food demonstrations.
13th - 15th May 2021
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.
10th - 24th September 2022
For two weeks only, Adventure 001, supporters of Cornwall Air Ambulance, will be bringing their helicopter experiences to St Ives! Book your flight online and take in the incredible views across St Ives bay and beyond!
July and August 2022
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Gwydn cottage is a fantastic holiday home. It's clean, comfortable, well equipped and plenty big enough for a family and dogs. It's in the perfect location, very close to everything that St Ives has to offer. We will definitely stay here again.
Mrs Godfrey Mar 2022
We had the most wonderful Christmas at Gwydn cottage. Beautifully presented cottage, really well equipped and great location. Added bonus of a lovely Christmas tree and logs for the wood burner. Everything was perfect. Highly recommended
Mrs Stevenson Dec 2021
Lovely family space, location great. Loved the cottage as had all comfy items in a home. Nice to find board games/books/DVDs and loved the outdoor box with surf boards/beach stuff for kids. Access was good from back door as we had dogs. Will return. Family of 5 and 2 dogs.
Mrs Peeters Nov 2021
A well equipped and comfortable cottage where dogs are allowed. Good location near Porthgwidden and Porthmeor beaches and the Island. Also close to town and harbour. Stairs are quite steep and narrow especially to second floor. Spacious lounge and kitchen/dining room but bedrooms are compact like a lot of Downalong cottages. Nice to have small outside area at the rear.
Mrs Millett Oct 2021
Large, comfortable cottage well located for all areas. Large ground floor lounge and good kitchen and dining on first floor, along with bedroom, although bed is too big for this room. Top floor, a double, with en suite and room with bunk beds. Very nice cottage indeed.
mr aspinall Jul 2021
A lovely spacious well equipped cottage, in the heart of everything, we enjoyed our stay thank you.
Mrs Daley Jun 2021
Perfect location, beautifully appointed , comfortable cottage cleaned to a high standard. The beds were super comfy with lovely quality bedding. What more can you ask ??
Mrs Hawkridge Jun 2021
Sweet little cottage in a central location. Good amenities available.
Mrs Phillips Oct 2020
Beautiful cottage, could not fault anything in there. Very comfy nights sleep. Perfect location is St Ives. Would recommend to anyone else. Very well looked after cottage
Miss Bennett Sep 2020
Cottage in great location to explore St Ives. Outdoor space a little disappointing. Kitchen well equipped and lots of space in living areas but bedrooms lack storage and space. House well decorated.
Mrs Jackson Aug 2020
Great location, close to all amenities yet peaceful. The proximity to the Island is fantastic for dog owners. The bedrooms are compact but the spacious living areas more than compensate for that as there will always be compromises in cottages. We would happily holiday at Gwydn Cottage again.
Mrs Crichton-Sharp Aug 2020
We had a lovely relaxing holiday , fantastic location 2 minutes from the town . Cottage was very spacious, it had everything you needed home from home . We will definitely be back .
Mrs Pidoux Feb 2020
Lovely cottage, perfect location. My family all fitted in beautifully. The house was lovely and warm and there was lots of everything in the kitchen. I loved this house and would deffo go back!
Mrs Crane Jan 2020
Lovely cottage - very central and well equipped. Just a stones throw from the beaches, restaurants and shops yet in a nice quiet area of town.
The cottage itself is nice and spacious with modern furnishings and has a small outside sitting area which was a real sun trap.
We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Gwydn Cottage!
Mrs Bridge Oct 2019
Great cottage very clean and well presented with great facilities. Great location .thanks Rob and Karen ??
Mr Williams Oct 2019
We had a lovely week in St Ives and Gwydn is in a great location. Our young grandchildren love playing on Porthgwidden beach and being so close to the house means such ease in coming and going with paraphenalia. We love the cafes at Porthgwidden, Porthmeor and Porthminster but have learned to book months in advance!
Mrs MIDDLETON Aug 2019
Gwydn Cottage was very well equipped & in a convenient location for the town & Island Car Park. Stayed as a couple but plenty of room for a family, would recommend the property & stay there again.
Mrs Latchem Jun 2019