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Island Cottage provides comfortable accommodation and is ideal for families and those wishing to bring along their dog. Superbly situated, the cottage is just a few minutes' walk from the sands and surf of Porthmeor beach in one direction, and the vibrant town and St Ives harbour in the other.
Only a few meters from the Island Car Park although spaces are not always available
granite step up from Island road straight into:
leather sofa and three matching chairs, window seat, Smart TV, stairs up to first floor and step down to:
electric oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher, washer/dryer, dining table and six chairs, door to rear passage way.
double bed, basin with electric shaver point.
twin beds.
walk-in shower, WC, basin. Stairs from landing up to attic room:
twin beds, TV, views towards Clodgy Point, en suite with walk-in shower, WC, basin.
modern electric central heating throughout cottage, WiFi, 1 large or 2 small dogs welcome.
Thank you for a lovely Christmas break at island cottage. This is our second stay and it was just as great as we remembered. The added touches of the new sofa and the Christmas decorations as well as the amazing welcome basket really made our time there fabulous. The cottage is cosy but has everything you could possibly need, the kitchen is particularly well stocked and equipped. Being in the heart of Downalong means that you are never far from anywhere in St Ives and this cottage has become our favourite place to be.
Mrs Bennett December 2021
Perfect in every way!
Mrs Heath October 2021
1 Jan - 5 Feb | 483 |
12 Feb - 19 Feb | 559 |
26 February | 501 |
5 Mar - 19 Mar | 508 |
26 March | 552 |
2 Apr - 16 Apr | 737 |
23 April | 559 |
30 April | 629 |
7 May - 21 May | 667 |
28 May | 1041 |
4 June | 794 |
11 June | 813 |
18 June | 889 |
25 June | 991 |
2 Jul - 9 Jul | 1041 |
16 July | 1181 |
23 Jul - 20 Aug | 1270 |
27 August | 1181 |
3 September | 826 |
10 September | 737 |
17 Sep - 24 Sep | 686 |
1 Oct - 8 Oct | 584 |
15 Oct - 22 Oct | 711 |
29 Oct - 10 Dec | 483 |
17 Dec - 31 Dec | 787 |
31 December | 978 |
1 Jan - 4 Feb | 502 |
11 Feb - 18 Feb | 581 |
25 February | 521 |
4 Mar - 18 Mar | 528 |
25 March | 575 |
1 Apr - 15 Apr | 766 |
22 April | 581 |
29 April | 654 |
6 May - 20 May | 694 |
27 May | 1083 |
3 June | 826 |
10 June | 845 |
17 June | 925 |
24 June | 1030 |
1 Jul - 8 Jul | 1083 |
15 July | 1229 |
22 Jul - 26 Aug | 1321 |
2 September | 1030 |
9 September | 925 |
16 September | 713 |
23 September | 694 |
30 Sep - 7 Oct | 608 |
14 Oct - 21 Oct | 740 |
28 Oct - 16 Dec | 502 |
23 Dec - 31 Dec | 1017 |
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
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.
Second time at this cottage. Nice comfy house with lovely large kitchen. Excellent location short walks to town and all beaches. Dog Friendly which was our main reason for booking. Steep stairs so not suitable if mobility issues. Recently refurbished with wooden floors downstairs and fresh paintwork . Very pleased and would stay again.
Mr Tonks Jan 2022
Reply from Aspects Holidays
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed another great stay at Island Cottage. Many properties within the heart of St Ives are traditional fisherman's cottages. They are packed full of character inside and out, but often a little smaller and layouts/stairs more quirky and steeper than in more modern buildings, so it is definitely an important consideration when booking a property like this. We always try to be as open and honest as possible and try to give an accurate representation of properties within our photos, so hope that we have achieved that in this case, but we will continue to monitor feedback. Thank you for taking the time to send in your comments. Tanya, Customer Services
Thank you for a lovely Christmas break at island cottage. This is our second stay and it was just as great as we remembered. The added touches of the new sofa and the Christmas decorations as well as the amazing welcome basket really made our time there fabulous. The cottage is cosy but has everything you could possibly need, the kitchen is particularly well stocked and equipped. Being in the heart of Downalong means that you are never far from anywhere in St Ives and this cottage has become our favourite place to be.
Mrs Bennett Jan 2022
Perfect in every way!
Mrs Heath Nov 2021
Island Cottage is in an ideal position for Porthmeor and Porthgwydden beaches. It is also just two minutes from the harbour and shops yet the street is quiet. The cottage is comfortable and warm with plenty of kitchen crockery, cutlery and utensils etc New carpets and floors appear to have been fitted throughout. It was spotlessly clean on our arrival and we felt very cosy in there. The accommodation on offer is excellent value for money and ideal for families with children. We had a party of 3 on our trip and there was plenty of room. It might be a little cramped in the sitting room for 6 adults but bedroom and kitchen space is more than enough. We loved our stay there and will certainly use it again.
Ms Campbell Oct 2021
Fast, friendly, helpful. What more could you want?
Ms Rutherford Oct 2021
Absolutely lovely cottage
Ms Turner Sep 2021
Lovely property for a large family. Great location and everything you need for a relaxing stay.
Miss Ryan Aug 2021
location, area to hang out wetsuits, lots of room for 6 of us, wifi and Aspects and owner were fantastic when i called because the hot water had gone due to small power cut.
Mrs Higgin Jun 2021
Wonderful cottage in an amazing location. We have already booked to return next year. South facing bench outside the back of the cottage was perfect for sitting in the afternoon sun! Thanks.
Mr Jones Apr 2021
I had a lovely holiday in St Ives, but unfortunately was extremely disappointed in the cottage as it was dated, dark, stained carpets, ripped settee and a broken cooker hood, (informed cooker hood will be replaced when owner goes there.) This property is in desperate need of a makeover.
I would not recommend this particular property to anyone.
Mrs Hart Oct 2020
Reply from Aspects Holidays
Thank you for your review. We were sorry to read that you were disappointed with this property. The owners have kept the style of decor more traditional here and it will not be to everyone's taste, so we try to show this all as clearly as we can within the photos. However, it should always be well maintained, and we are sorry that it appears that some areas have quickly become very worn. The property owners have since replaced the cooker hood, the sofa and both chairs in the living room, and are addressing other areas as soon as they can once they are permitted to travel to the property again. We were glad to see that you had a lovely holiday to St Ives and we really do hope to welcome you back again soon. Ben, Customer Services
UPDATE: Island Cottage has been refurbished and re-decorated throughout in Feb 2021. The owners are keen to ensure that Island Cottage meets the needs of their guests and have taken note of the feedback, including comments on the steep step from the kitchen to the lounge which has now been altered.
The Cornish people are all very friendly and welcoming. The Restaurants and cafes are very welcoming, the restaurants are having to social distance but the Mermaid Restaurant in Fish Street is doing a takeaway service of restaurant quality food at very reasonable price. The Balancing Eel fish and chip shop by the sloop was a very organised set up order at the front door pick up at the side window. The St Ives shops are running well in these hard times, don’t listen to the negatives because they are very positive.
Mrs Rodwell Sep 2020
Location amazing! Has all amenities you could want for a lovely time in our favourite place, St Ives.
Ms Watson Aug 2020
We have stayed at island cottage several times and love it. The rooms are spacious and comfortable with a cottage feel and the location is ideal for beaches and the town which are within a few minutes walk. My children refer to it as ‘ our holiday home’ and I truly wish it was!
Mrs Shakespeare Aug 2020
Lovely stay Island Cottage
Mrs Jenkinson Jul 2020
Decoration throughout needs updating, very dark and depressing. One bedroom needs refitting, no walking room around bed at all, totally impractical. Step into kitchen very steep, found unsuitable for toddler, elderly and anyone with knee problems. Mattresses need replacing, no one slept well. Not a comfortable stay. Having stayed in identical property on Island Rd for many years, will not return to Island Cottage, not worth the savings in rental cost.
Mrs Chater Jul 2020
Reply from Aspects Holidays
Thank you for your comments. We are very sorry to read that Island Cottage had not met your expectations. Island Cottage is a traditional fisherman's Cottage which has always been a very popular property that many return to regularly, but we appreciate that the style and decor may not suit everyone. If you are looking to return to Cornwall in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us and we can ensure that your next property choice s more suitable to your requirements. Lucy, Customer Services
UPDATE: Island Cottage has been refurbished and re-decorated throughout in Feb 2021. The owners are keen to ensure that Island Cottage meets the needs of their guests and have taken note of the feedback, including comments on the steep step from the kitchen to the lounge which has now been altered.
Amazing little cottage in a perfect location, we were able to nip to the beach, or town and managed to avoid some of the downpours that Storm Dennis brought us. This house had everything you could need, including hot water bottles for the chillier nights. The kitchen was probably the best stocked kitchen we have come across in a holiday let, and it made self catering very easy. The cottage itself is cosy and welcoming and we felt very much at home here and wouldn’t hesitate to come again.
Mrs Bennett Feb 2020
Very cosy cottage. Well stocked with crockery etc. Comfortable beds. Nice shower rooms.
Mr White Jul 2019
We stayed May 25th till June 1st 2019 Not a very nice cottage, it’s dull, grim, dark, Needs a complete update, wouldn’t stay again.
Mr Page Jun 2019
Reply from Aspects Holidays
We were very sorry to see that this property wasn't to your liking and that you wouldn't stay again. We try to ensure that we market a large range of properties, to take account of the wide range in people's tastes and budgets. Island Cottage is a traditional fisherman's Cottage which has always been a very popular property that many return to regularly, but we appreciate that the style and decor may not suit everyone, so we try to show it as clearly as possible within the photos. Please do not hesitate to get in contact with us if you are ever looking to return to Cornwall, so that we can best advise you on properties that will better meet your requirements and preferred taste. Tanya, Customer Services
UPDATE: Island Cottage has been refurbished and re-decorated throughout in Feb 2021. The owners are keen to ensure that Island Cottage meets the needs of their guests and have taken note of the feedback, including comments on the steep step from the kitchen to the lounge which has now been altered.
Excellent location for beaches and island carpark.
Mrs Lindsay Aug 2018
The cottage was in an excellent location. Ideal for 6 adults as the added bathroom was a bonus. Lovely and warm making it very cosy.
Ms Dixon Nov 2017
Lovely cottage in an ideal location. Everything you could want for a great stay in St Ives
Mrs Wyeth Sep 2017
Our stay at island cottage was fantastic the location couldn't be more perfect.
Mr Robinson Aug 2015
I would be happy to recommend Island Cottage to potential future guests. The cottage is clean and comfortable, contains all the facilities required for a fun family holiday, and is ideally located for easy access to beaches (Portgwidden beach is literally a one minute walk from the cottage), the coastal footpath, shops and restaurants.
Mrs Bowler Jun 2015