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An impressive four storey cottage situated in the very heart of the old quarter of St Ives. A beautifully restored property retaining many original features and extremely well-equipped and comfortable family accommodation. With both the sitting room and a large kitchen/dining room suitable for family and group socialising, as well as the added benefit of a secure parking space, this fabulous four bedroom cottage has everything you could need from a holiday home.
from Rose Lane with door and step down leading straight into:
oven and gas hob, breakfast bar, larder fridge, dishwasher, dining table and chairs, utility room housing washer/dryer, fridge/freezer.
bath with shower attachment, basin, WC. Staircase from ground floor to first floor:
two large sofas, TV. Staircase to second floor:
single bed.
double bed.
double bed, TV.
large corner shower, basin, WC, window seat. Staircase to the attic bedroom:
king size bed, sea and town views.
undercover parking for one car, large storage room for surf/beach gear and cycles, gas central heating, WiFi.
Great place. You definitely will.not be disappointed with midships. Faultless ??
Mr Nicholson December 2024
We had a great stay at Midships. The accommodation is lovely and in a great location for the shops and beaches. The undercover car parking in a garage down the street is also a real bonus.
There are a lot of stairs from the ground floor kitchen area to the lounge and then again to the bedrooms. There are further stairs to the very top room. We loved keeping fit, but if you find stairs a challenge it might not suit.
The walk to Carbis Bay has some great views and the coffee shop at the bay is lovely. Great for a cuppa before you walk back.
We have stayed at Midships a few times now and we hope to be back again soon
Mr Franklin October 2024
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.
Downalong is a historic Cornish term for an area of harbourside fisherman's cottages 'down along the harbour'?
From books to jewellery to freshly made food, shopping in St Ives is a Cornish tradition thanks to the cobbled streets and independent shops that line them.
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Great place. You definitely will.not be disappointed with midships. Faultless ??
Mr Nicholson 4 days ago
We had a great stay at Midships. The accommodation is lovely and in a great location for the shops and beaches. The undercover car parking in a garage down the street is also a real bonus.
There are a lot of stairs from the ground floor kitchen area to the lounge and then again to the bedrooms. There are further stairs to the very top room. We loved keeping fit, but if you find stairs a challenge it might not suit.
The walk to Carbis Bay has some great views and the coffee shop at the bay is lovely. Great for a cuppa before you walk back.
We have stayed at Midships a few times now and we hope to be back again soon
Mr Franklin 1 month ago
Beautiful property , great location with good parking close by. Very good facilities and very comfortable. Would highly recommend.
Mr Burge Sep 2024
6th time in this property. Will be back next year. Ideal for our needs. Highly recommended
Mr Nicholson Sep 2024
My family had a wonderful time at Midships. The accommodation is right in the centre of town with shops, restaurants and beaches literally a stones throw away. The house has everything you could wish for, hopefully we'll be back!
Mr Holmes Jun 2024
4th time staying at midships. Never disappoints. Exellent holiday cottage.
Mr Nicholson May 2024
A really lovely house located within the heart of St Ives, we are returning guests for the second year running. We have everything we need there, it’s like home from home. It’s very quiet even with being close to the high street. You have a parking space which is ideal especially with being in the town. The beach is 2 mins from the house, which is amazing. This house and location never fails us.
Miss Morton Apr 2024
3rd time at midships. Still property is of a exellent standard. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to being back next year.
Mr Nicholson Sep 2023
Midships is a delightful property, the location is extremely close to the two main beaches, and has easy access to the shops. The car park space is a bonus, and we easily fitted a SUV in there.
I really enjoyed my stay at Midships, and St Ives speaks for itself - Stunning!
Ms Daniel Aug 2023
Spacious property in the heart of the town , close to beaches, shops and restaurants. The parking space, although quite difficult to manoeuvre, was great.
Mr Foord Jul 2023
Lovely property! A great time was had by all of us
Mr Clarke Jun 2023
Absolutely superb accommodation. Easy access to all beaches and right in the town but far away to keep away from any noise. Car parking a stones throw away. Ideal for young family or people with walking disabilities. Can't fault it.
Mr Nicholson May 2023
Fantastic family holiday at Midships - lots of space, comfortable and well equipped. The location was excellent, just a couple of minutes from Porthmeor Beach.
Mrs Barrett May 2023
We had a wonderful stay at Midships Cottage. It is a beautiful, impeccably clean place with all the amenities one could need. We are a family of five, some with mobility issues and the location right next to the Harbour, Porthmeor Beach and lovely boutiques was ideal. The parking space is a huge bonus and just a two-minute walk from the cottage. The kitchen is well-equipped and we spent some lovely evenings cooking family dinners.
We had to postpone our holiday a few times because of Covid and Aspects Holidays and the owners were incredibly accommodating. We will definitely be coming back!
Ms Igelmann Oct 2022
We stayed at Midships for 2 weeks at the beginning of July. It’s an absolutely gorgeous property filled with everything you could need or want. It’s central location is excellent for all shops and beaches and restaurants. The parking space was an absolute bonus and our suv fitted perfectly. We cannot recommend enough. We will definitely be back
Mrs Weston Jul 2022
Great property, well located and extremely comfortable, and more so as advertised! We have booked again as Midships is great value if you can get the full occupancy! The parking space whilst tight is a great bonus, and the utility area is another added bonus if you’re into water sports… we was able to store our kayak in the parking area and use the utility room for fishing rods and wetsuits etc.
Mr Baldwin Jun 2022
Couldn't fault accommodation. Close to all beaches and shops and restaurants. Ideal for parking car up and enjoying holiday. Will definitely book again.
Mr Nicholson May 2022
Fantastic place to stay, right in the heart of St Ives - a stones throw from the Main Street and beach. Whole family thoroughly enjoyed our stay and all said we’d return to this property again
Mr Garland Apr 2022
Midships is a lovely large property in a great location. The bedrooms are large with comfortable beds. The living room is spacious, however the staircase is tight with low headroom, however this is to be expected in such an old property and didn’t cause us any problems. The advantage of having a parking space just a minutes walk away is ideal and accommodated our SUV with no problem. We would certainly stay here again.
Mrs Frost Nov 2021
Just returned home to Scotland after a lovely weeks holiday with family at Midships. The house was well situated for us and the parking space in the garage was a bonus. Everything was spotless when we arrived.
Ms Pender Oct 2021
Great location close to beaches and shops (the nearest is a fab bakery). A well stocked kitchen and plenty of indoor space, plus the highly prized Downalong parking space. Highly recommend.
Mrs Carter Sep 2021
We throughly enjoyed our stay at Midships. The location is excellent, so close to our favourite beaches, town & the harbour. The property itself is very tastefully decorated & the kitchen is well equipped. The storage room is very useful for storing beach equipment & hanging wetsuits. We’ll definitely be back next year.
Mrs Doyle Sep 2021
This is our second stay at Midships. Location is excellent and the accommodation is cosy but spacious. Despite its central location the noise in the evenings is minimal… We would definitely recommend this as an ideal place to stay for a family or large group.
Mrs Sutherland Aug 2021
Lovely stay for a family holiday.
Mr Brookshaw Jun 2021
Great place Perfect location Lovely cottage Free parking a godsend
Chris
Mr Bell Jun 2021
We've just got back from st ives , the cottage is in a perfect location for shops , restaurants, bars harbour and beaches. Its a beautiful cottage, very well equipped and i would definitely recommend .
Mrs Hamilton May 2021
We spent a lovely Family week at midships and the location was perfect. A great house with plenty of space and good facilities.
Mrs Robinson Oct 2020
Midships is a perfect venue for a family holiday, great location good parking and very well equipped kitchen for cooking family meals.
Mr Larkin Sep 2020
Well presented cottage with every thing you could need in easy reach of the beach and town
Mrs Bond Mar 2020
Property was beautifully clean and very central and not on a hill! Good for older visitors. Nice large dining table - good for families. We all ended up using shower and loo on the third floor as bathroom on ground floor too far to go from 4th floor in middle of night. Staff friendly and helpful. Thank you.
Mrs Ktoris Mar 2020
We had a lovely stay at Midships: the house is perfectly situated only yards from Fore Street and the harbour and a couple of minutes walk to Porthmeor. It’s surprisingly quiet considering it’s close proximity to the hustle and bustle of a busy St Ives in summer...
The house itself is spacious and comfortable and is equipped with everything you need to make it a relaxing stay. The added bonus of covered parking only seconds from the house makes it that much easier to go out for the day knowing you don’t have to struggle for parking on your return. We’d definitely stay at Midships again...
Mrs Sutherland Sep 2019
Our family enjoyed a very comfortable stay in Midships which is ideally located a few minutes from both Porthmeor beach and the shops on Fore Street.
Mrs Smith Aug 2019
Lovely property for a great family holiday. Excellent kitchen with plenty of space for eating, lovely light lounge. Bedrooms very comfortable. Very convenient for visiting town and the great local beaches. Seagulls seem to have a party in the middle of the night, but that’s just part of living in the middle of St Ives!!!
Mrs Allen Jul 2019
Very family friendly cottage lots of room for all Recommended by us for all weathers Close to the beaches and walks for all weather use Well decorated and furnished to a high standard
Mr Tilley Jul 2019
Absolutely beautiful property which is ideal for a larger family holiday. Comfortable and well equipped for your every need. Could not be any better situated for both the beach and the town. Will definitely be returning
Mrs Greene Jun 2019
If you are looking for a comfortable place to stay in the centre of St Ives, Midships is for you. Literally a couple of minutes away from Porthmeor Beach, Fore Street, and the Harbour, the house is spacious, very well equipped, and very quiet. With a generous kitchen/ dining room combo on the ground floor and a light and airy sitting room on the first floor, it is spacious enough to allow people doing their own thing. Good kitchen, if you want to do your own cooking rather than enjoy the wonderful restaurants in town. The bedrooms are lovely, particularly the one in the loft. Highly recommended.
Ms Richmond May 2019
Lovely spacious house in an amazing central location. Perfect for large families and ample space to be together but not on top of eachother!
Mrs Penty Aug 2018
Well located with lots of space.
Mrs Turner Jul 2018
Lovely cottage, lovely stay. Weve stayed in many cottages in st Ives over the past 6 years and this was the best!
Mrs Jouanides Jun 2018
This was a great cottage in a fabulous location! There was plenty of space for a family of seven to both come together and be on their own when the need arose!!
Mrs Parsons Oct 2017
Midships is a spacious, modern, comfortable, well equipped property, ideal for 6 /7 people to stay. It is absolutely perfectly located, whether you are in St Ives for fishing, surfing, sun bathing, painting, night life .. this property is just a few moments from all these activities. For those unable to manage long walks or hills, this property is ideal, all beaches & the harbor & eateries, are just moments away, level walking. Wonderful!
Mrs Nussbaum-Richman Jul 2017
Great location , quality furnishings lovely house
Mr Mallen Sep 2016
A great place to stay in the heart of St Ives, beautifully decorated and furnished. We would like to return to Midships again in the future.
Mrs Holding May 2015
Perfect location for a large family. Well appointed.
Mr Stevens Feb 2015