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Happy Days Cottage
Downalong, St Ives
The living space has a stone-faced accent wall with natural oak wood flooring and a TV and shelving unit, creating a cosy space for all.
The contemporary sitting room features an occasional table with a wood and metal side lamp that provides soft lighting.
Snuggle up in the sitting room in front of a roaring woodburner.
After a wintery walk, cosy up in the sitting room with a hot cup of tea.
The modern kitchen has natural wood worktops and painted wood cupboards, and bespoke shutters to the window to maximise the light.
The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking up a storm.
Enjoy breakfast on the farmhouse-style dining table and chairs before heading out for the day.
Bedroom 3 has a painted wood king size bed and bedside tables with a Victorian-style roll-top bath.
Soft sheets and fluffy towels await you after a relaxing soak in the bath.
Bedroom 3 has a loft aspect with natural oak wood flooring, an easel mirror and a trestle style hanging rail.
The luxurious roll-top bath offers you an indulgent soak on quiet evenings.
Bedroom 1 has a double textile divan bed and is decorated with a lovely blue seaside theme.
Bedroom 1 offers a sumptuous night's sleep.
The en suite makes getting ready in the morning a breeze.
Bedroom 1 has painted wood built-in wardrobes with plenty of space for all your holiday clothes.
A modern and light en suite with a rainfall shower.
Bedroom 2 has painted wood bunk beds perfect for the little ones.
The family bathroom is decorated to a high standard with contemporary tiling and a rainfall shower.
Wash off your sandy toes in the modern and light family shower room.
The outside bistro table makes for easy al fresco dining.
Located in the Downalong area, you are just a short walk from the beach at Porthmeor.
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Much like its namesake, many wonderful memories are sure to be made here in Happy Days Cottage, whether you're travelling with friends, family, or four legged companions. Step in through the front door to a cosy, welcoming, sitting area whether the sun is shining down or you're heading straight for the woodburner to keep warm in the cooler months. The first floor offers two bedrooms and a family bathroom, then continue up again to the second floor where you will be greeted with a spacious bedroom and roll top bath, to reach ultimate relaxation after a day spent on one of St Ives' five, golden, sandy beaches. The decor and furnishings throughout have been thoughtfully designed with your comfort in mind.
Having a home from home in Island Road, you have everything the town can offer within walking distance. Stroll along the boutiques and bakeries of Fore Street or dine out in a variety of restaurants and bars. There is plenty to do for all ages throughout your stay.
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Where you'll sleep
Entrance
from Island road leading into:
Sitting/dining/kitchen area
sofa, easy chair, woodburner, Smart TV, dining table with six chairs, fridge/freezer, electric hob and oven, dishwasher, washing machine, stairs to first floor and door to:
Outside area
small patio with bench, bistro table and two chairs.
Bedroom 1
double bed, TV/DVD, ensuite with WC, basin and shower, located on the first floor.
Bedroom 2
bunk beds suited for children.
Bathroom
rainfall shower, WC. Stairs on landing leading to second floor:
Bedroom 3
king size bed, roll top bath, TV/DVD.
Additional information
gas central heating, please note that the property only accepts a maximum of 4 adults and 2 children in the bunk room, WiFi, one dog, short breaks available.
A beautifully presented cottage with everything we needed. Excellent location close to restaurants and the beach. It felt like home by the end of the week and we didn’t want to leave. We will definitely be back again soon
Mrs Fielden September 2023
Overall a good experience, easy to book and in a good location. Would use Aspects again in future
Mr Roberts July 2023
Holidays in Downalong
One of the most popular areas of St Ives, Downalong is an idyllic spot for a seaside retreat. Overlooking the picturesque Harbour beach and just minutes away from the beautiful beaches of Porthmeor and Porthgwidden, and the iconic Tate St Ives. Meander along cobbled lanes, dotted with traditional fisherman's cottages, and admire this quintessential corner of Cornwall.
Steeped in history, Downalong is a timeless haven that captures the fishing heritage and thriving art community of this enchanting area of St Ives. With all that St Ives has to offer on your doorstep, spend endless days exploring the sandy shores, stunning coastal paths and bustling harbourside.
Did you know...
Downalong is a historic Cornish term for an area of harbourside fisherman's cottages 'down along the harbour'?
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Spend days on the soft sands and paddling in the crystal clear waters.
The sheltered Bamaluz beach is perfect for families and moments from Downalong.
Sit back and relax as the tide ebbs and flows.
Wander the picturesque, cobbled lanes of St Ives.
While away the hours harbourside, immersing yourself in harbour life.
Azure blue seas await at Porthgwidden beach.
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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.
A beautifully presented cottage with everything we needed. Excellent location close to restaurants and the beach. It felt like home by the end of the week and we didn’t want to leave. We will definitely be back again soon
Mrs Fielden Sep 2023
Overall a good experience, easy to book and in a good location. Would use Aspects again in future
Mr Roberts Aug 2023
We absolutely loved our stay at Happy Days Cottage. It was beyond expectations. Everything was perfect and the location is unbelievable.
Mrs Stubbings Jul 2023
Happy Days is a beautiful cottage in the most perfect location. We had such a wonderful break.
Mrs Parry Jan 2023
Such a lovely cottage, extremely well located. Definitely felt homely and we all settled in very quickly. Would definitely come again.
Mrs Letman Dec 2022
We had a lovely family mini break between Christmas and New Year in Happy Days cottage. Very comfortable and homely with everything you need for a home from home holiday in St Ives. Cottage is well located with car park at the end of the street and both harbour beach and porthmeor and porthgwidden only a 5 min stroll away.
Mrs English Jan 2022
Catalogue of issues from Day 1. Broken back door, several toilet blockages (a known problem which is not being rectified), boiler breakdown, electric sockets failure, total power loss, dishwasher fault. Tradesman in almost every day. Time wasted waiting around, organising visits and in exchanging e-mails and telephone calls.
Requested compensation. Aspects have been good communicators but should be leading the conversation on a resolution - instead seem to be suggesting it is an owner perogative. You are the property experts and I doubt if you have had many customers suffering to this extent. We've been coming to St Ives for well over 30 years and never experienced anything like it.
Mr Bowles Oct 2021
Reply from Aspects Holidays
We were so sorry that you had experienced all these issues. Unfortunately, things can go wrong in properties from time to time, though it is not often that we hear of such a string of issues. And although we worked extremely hard with the owner to try and get everything rectified as soon as possible as soon as any issue was reported, we do appreciate that it will have been an inconvenience and disappointing after looking forward to your holiday for so long. As third-party agents, we are here to help advise the owners and act as a point of contact between both parties to try and get a resolution, so we do need the opportunity to discuss and agree compensation with the property owner. We are sorry that it took so long on this occasion, as we would always prefer to resolve such matters as swiftly as possible, but I hope that after our conversation, you are happy with how everything has been handled. We look forward to seeing you here in St Ives again soon. Tanya, Customer Services
This was our first trip away with our little boy after he was born last year during lockdown. Aspect Holidays were amazing, when it was cancelled due to covid-19 you were more than happy to help me when I needed to re-book it.
The property was incredible, we have been visiting St.Ives for years walking past cottages like this, it was so nice to be in one.
The rooms were lovely, clean and well presented. My wife & I loved the master bedroom and the second bedroom with the new shower room was brilliant.
We had everything we needed and more for our first week away as a family.
Mr Brashier May 2021
Beautiful Cottage, very comfortable to live in with everything you need, even a washing machine which is not mentioned. Perfect location for everything, the car park, all the beaches, shops, pubs and restaurants, all just steps away.
Miss Stevens Sep 2020
Lovely cottage, very comfortable and well equipped in a great location to enjoy everything St Ives has to offer. We would stay again.
Mrs Rye Jul 2020