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No.5 Beach Court
Downalong, St Ives
Relax on the sumptuous sofas in the evening.
Stylish and contemporary furnishings make a comfortable base to come back to each day.
Catch up on emails or work at the convenient desk space.
Gather the family around for a movie night with drinks and nibbles.
The open plan living area is perfect for socialising as a family.
Located close to the beach, tuck into a tasty breakfast before stepping onto the sand.
Sleek and stylish, you'll love cooking up a feast in the kitchen at No 5 Beach Court.
Fully-equipped with all you need, the kitchen is ideal for prepping food for the day.
Treat yourself to breakfast in bed whilst you discuss the day's plans.
We love the contemporary seaside artwork above the bed!
Take a moment to yourself and let go of the stresses and strains of daily life.
The twin room is perfect for the little ones to relax after a long day spent on the beach.
We love the shell-like tiles in the family bathroom.
Beach Court is ideally located close to the beach.
Step out the door and you're practically on the sand of Porthgwidden beach!
Spend your days relaxing on Porthgwidden Beach, just in front of Beach Court.
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Perfectly located for beach lovers, this light filled property is located overlooking the Island with less than a minute walk to the sands of Porthgwidden beach or Porthmeor beach. Recently refurbished and modernised, this 2 bedroom house has everything you need for a fantastic stay in St Ives. With its wall to wall windows, the master bedroom offers amazing views of The island and sea views from both beaches whilst downstairs the huge windows provide views of the Island from the front and more light coming in from the secluded courtyard at the back. All of St Ives restaurants, bars and shops are in easily walking distance with Porthgwidden restaurant and cafe less than a minute away enabling you to enjoy a super relaxing break without the need of a car.
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Where you'll sleep
Entrance
from the courtyard straight into:
Kitchen/dining room/sitting room
induction hob, electric oven, dishwasher, dining table with bench, two chairs, two sofas, Smart TV, tub chair, views of the island. Washing machine under the stairs.
Hallway
Storage for jackets and shoes with front door to The Island. Stairs leading up to;
Bedroom 1
double bed, views of the island.
Bathroom
bath with shower over, basin, WC.
Bedroom 2
twin beds.
Additional information
your four legged friends are welcome from 29th October 2022, one dog only, electric wall heaters, WiFi, one dog welcome.
This is our second visit to 5 Beach Court this year and have already booked for next year so this should speak for itself! If you love the beach this is the place for you. Accommodation has everything you could want and then some!
Mrs Etherington September 2023
This was our first time in Cornwall and St Ives was an ideal place for us with two children aged 9 and 12 who loved how close we were to beaches, shops and cafes.
The house is small but I think all the houses in St Ives are small! The location couldn't be better and it was very tastefully furnished and decorated.
We appreciated the outside tap for hosing down after a session body boarding.
The car park was very busy but we hardly left St Ives and were lucky to get a space when we had been out. My advice would be to ignore the sign advising that it's full and wait for a space - that's what most people seem to do and there isn't much alternative without parking quite far away.
Mrs Hamilton-Rigg 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.
This is our second visit to 5 Beach Court this year and have already booked for next year so this should speak for itself! If you love the beach this is the place for you. Accommodation has everything you could want and then some!
Mrs Etherington Sep 2023
Great position, quiet property and very nicely decorated, but please be aware of the hard to open inner door handles (for anyone that has grip issues/arthritis) and please check with Aspects if a DVD player is fully connected/operational before taking DVDs with you, as although there is one, its not suitable for connecting to the current TV.
Mrs Pattie Jul 2023
Reply from Aspects Holidays
We are sorry to hear that some of your party had issues with the door handles in the property, this isn't something that we have had reported before, but we will certainly keep an eye on this moving forward. Since your stay we have updated the property description to remove mention of the DVD player, and we are ever so sorry for any inconvenience caused. We hope we can welcome you back to St Ives again soon. Katy, Customer Services.
This was our first time in Cornwall and St Ives was an ideal place for us with two children aged 9 and 12 who loved how close we were to beaches, shops and cafes.
The house is small but I think all the houses in St Ives are small! The location couldn't be better and it was very tastefully furnished and decorated.
We appreciated the outside tap for hosing down after a session body boarding.
The car park was very busy but we hardly left St Ives and were lucky to get a space when we had been out. My advice would be to ignore the sign advising that it's full and wait for a space - that's what most people seem to do and there isn't much alternative without parking quite far away.
Mrs Hamilton-Rigg Jul 2023
Stylish and comfortable accommodation a minute away from the beach! A lovely stay with good food, great views and wonderful sunsets on your doorstep. Would definitely stay here again.
Mrs Etherington Jun 2023
Excellent property in a fabulous location. We had a lovely stay as a family of 3 with young child and dog - plenty of space for us all. Very comfortable and well equipped with easy access to beaches and harbour. Good for accessibility as easy street-level access and wide staircase up to bedrooms and bathroom. Kitchen well-equipped but compact - we generally eat out on holiday so this wasn't a problem for us. Lovely decor and bright, sunny rooms.
Mrs Ward Apr 2023
Proximity to beaches is fabulous and outside courtyard with wash off facility was great for morning swims. Accommodation was of a very high standard, immaculate and comfortable. Would book again.
Mrs Michael Apr 2023
Excellent location, stylish house with some added bits of luxury but cheap shower and sofas let it down for us and the bathroom needed a deep clean.
Mrs Stephens Apr 2023
Reply from Aspects Holidays
We are sorry to hear that the sofas were not to your preference. It can be very difficult to find things like sofas and mattresses that will suit everyone, with everyone's tastes and preferences being so different, but we will monitor further feedback on this. We will pass on the feedback about the bathroom to this owner's housekeeper, thank you for letting us know and we are sorry if anything was not to the high standards that we would expect for guests. This property only has electric for its power/heating source, so the shower is an electric one. They are generally not as powerful as other types of showers and often look quite basic no matter how expensive they are. Your feedback is automatically passed on to the owners though, for their consideration. Tanya, Customer Services
Octopus House is perfect ideal location and so glad it is Pet Friendly and with easy walks to the town and beaches. We have used Aspect Holidays for over 20 years and will continue to do so We love Cornwall especially St Ives it’s magical Many thanks Tony and Louise Wright
Mr Wright Feb 2023
A very peaceful stay, Would recommend this property totally, Just wonderful
Mrs Morrison Dec 2022
Great location. Comfortable accommodation.
Prof Knell Dec 2022
A very clean and comfortable property (the cleanest holiday property we have ever stayed in!) which was convenient for the Island car park. The welcome pack of milk in the fridge and a cream tea was much appreciated. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Mr Francis Oct 2022
Octopus House is very well presented with Porthgwidden beach on your doorstep a perfect location.
Mrs Claridge Oct 2022
Brillant holiday home, everything you could need, absolutely amazing
Mrs Evans Sep 2022
We had a fantastic week at Octopus House. Excellent location, right beside the beach. The house was very comfortable with everything we needed. Small, but perfectly formed.
Mrs Templeton Jul 2022
Octopus house is a cosy, well equipped, modern property next to the Island. A wonderfully light and clean house with everything you'll need. Beds are very comfortable. One of the best properties I've stayed in!
Mrs Twitchett-Young Jun 2022
Our first experience with Aspects Holidays and it was all great. We wouldn't hesitate to book through them again. Octopus House was fabulous - such a great location for Porthgwidden/Porthmeor beaches and within minutes walk of the wharf/fore street too! The house was immaculate, had everything that we needed for a very comfortable stay. The 2nd bedroom is cosy but it is only for sleeping in so was fine. The beds in both rooms were very comfortable.Good to have bed linen and towels provided as other companies we've used in St Ives don't so you either have to pay more to rent them or bring your own with you. Kitchen seemed well equipped but to be honest we didn't do any cooking...ate out/takeaways for us!
Mrs Tyrrell Jun 2022
Great location, excellent facilities 100% stay again!!
Mr Waldram Jan 2022
We had a lovely Autumn holiday using Octopus House as our base. The location couldn't be better, with a beautiful beach almost at the front door and a 5-minute walk to the harbour, but also really quiet being off the busy one-way thoroughfare through Downalong. The house has been finished to a high spec, with comfortable beds, big TV and WiFi, a good kitchen, classy furniture and smart bathroom, and the decor is refreshingly free of that driftwood/shell clutter you can often get in Cornish holiday lets. Particular thanks to the Aspects Team (Tabitha and Nicole) who retrieved and returned something I left behind: great service all round! Highly recommend.
Ms Cowell Nov 2021
Fantastic modern, well equipped cottage, close to the amenities and the Island. Very quiet on an evening so no disturbed sleep. Would definitely stay here again.
Mrs Brady Sep 2021
We loved our stay at Octopus House in St Ives. Everything about it was perfect - the location, the comfort, cleanliness, high spec of finish all led to a great stay and the service from Aspect holidays was great too - very smooth and easy, from booking through to after service. Thankyou for our lovely holiday.
Mrs Morgan Sep 2021
Beautiful holiday home with modern interior and appliances. Well located next to 2 stunning beaches and very close to the town centre. Would recommend to friends and family.
Mrs Pow Aug 2021
Excellent property & location Can’t wait to stay there again Fantastic week . Thank you Aspects
Mrs Shaw Jul 2021
Great location especially if you have any children. Steps from the beach and shops. Beautifully decorated Only negative is the lack of any designated adjacent parking.
Hrh Storie Jul 2021
Reply from Aspects Holidays
It's great to hear how much you enjoyed Octopus House. Parking is unfortunately at a premium in St Ives with many of the properties that are in the best central locations not having this facility. For those without parking, it is always worth looking into options beforehand on the local council website and private parking availability, particularly for peak weeks. There is also a park and ride facility which some find useful. Please feel free to contact the team for any advice. Thanks for your comments, and we hope to see you back here soon. Tanya, Customer Services
Octopus House exceeded all our expectations! A cute little 2 bed right in between two of St Ives best beaches.
The property has an open plan set up on the ground floor with a modern bathroom plus two bedrooms. Down stairs is decorated and spected to a lovely standard with BOSH appliances in the kitchen and a Siemens washing machine.
The master bedroom has sea views, the bathroom and second bedroom are to the rear over looking the courtyard.
All in all an excellent place to stay in the world's best place.
Mr Senior Jun 2021