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Island Cottage
Downalong, St Ives
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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
Entrance
granite step up from Island road straight into:
Sitting room
leather sofa and three matching chairs, window seat, TV/DVD, stairs up to first floor and step down to:
Kitchen/dining area
electric oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher, washer/dryer, dining table and six chairs, door to rear passage way.
Bedroom 1
double bed, basin with electric shaver point.
Bedroom 2
twin beds.
Shower room
walk-in shower, WC, basin. Stairs from landing up to attic room:
Bedroom 3
twin beds, TV, views towards Clodgy Point, en suite with walk-in shower, WC, basin.
Additional information
modern electric central heating throughout cottage, WiFi, 1 large or 2 small dogs welcome.
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 September 2020
Location amazing! Has all amenities you could want for a lovely time in our favourite place, St Ives.
Ms Watson August 2020
| 1 Jan - 6 Feb | 458 |
| 13 February | 478 |
| 20 Feb - 20 Mar | 458 |
| 27 March | 513 |
| 3 Apr - 10 Apr | 659 |
| 17 April | 458 |
| 24 April | 513 |
| 1 May | 618 |
| 8 May - 22 May | 650 |
| 29 May | 950 |
| 5 June | 787 |
| 12 June | 818 |
| 19 June | 852 |
| 26 June | 949 |
| 3 July | 1000 |
| 10 July | 1019 |
| 17 July | 1129 |
| 24 Jul - 21 Aug | 1214 |
| 28 August | 832 |
| 4 September | 743 |
| 11 September | 685 |
| 18 September | 545 |
| 25 Sep - 9 Oct | 540 |
| 16 October | 551 |
| 23 October | 613 |
| 30 Oct - 11 Dec | 458 |
| 18 December | 739 |
| 25 Dec - 31 Dec | 935 |
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Downalong
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.
View all of our Downalong Cottages >
Local events
St Ives Feast Day
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.
TBC 2021
St Ives Food & Drink Festival
Growing in size and popularity, the St Ives Food Festival features top chefs, quality Cornish goods, sandcastle competitions for children and food demonstrations.
TBC
St Ives Bay Helicopter Tours
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 2021
St Ives Lifeboat Day
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!
TBC
St Ives September Festival
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.
TBC
New Year's Eve in St Ives
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 2021
Find out more about New Year's Eve in St Ives here>
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.
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
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
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