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Saffron Cottage
Downalong, St Ives
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Tucked away in the heart of St Ives, this beautiful holiday home brings a modern twist to a gorgeous fisherman's cottage. The property has been thoughtfully renovated and is still full of character and charm, whilst adding everything you need for a memorable stay. Saffron Cottage has been lovingly finished to a very high standard, with quality furnishings and fittings. You are only a one minute walk from Porthgwidden beach, where you can spend the day sunbathing and watching the kids enjoy a dip in the ocean, or have an evening barbecue! You are also just a stone's throw from the town centre, which makes this quintessential cottage a fabulous holiday location.
Entrance
door from Carncrows Street into:
Kitchen
table with seating for four (additional seat under the stairs) induction hob, electric oven, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer.
Sitting room
sofa, two armchairs, two window seats, large beanbag, Smart TV, Samsung Bluetooth speaker. Stairs to first floor.
Bedroom 1
king size double bed, iPod dock, door to cloakroom with WC and basin.
Bedroom 2
single bed.
Shower room
WC, basin, shower.
Bedroom 3
twin beds.
Additional information
electric heaters, BT Infinity super-fast broadband, WiFi, short breaks available.
Good location. Comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchen.
Mr Tansley September 2020
Lovely little cottage close to all the amenities, harbour, shops and beaches. Equipped with everything you might need, also has heaters and a heated towel rail. Would definitely stay there again.
Mrs Livingstone September 2019
2021
| 1 Jan - 6 Feb | 474 |
| 13 February | 500 |
| 20 Feb - 20 Mar | 474 |
| 27 March | 530 |
| 3 Apr - 10 Apr | 718 |
| 17 April | 474 |
| 24 April | 530 |
| 1 May | 660 |
| 8 May - 22 May | 704 |
| 29 May | 1017 |
| 5 June | 850 |
| 12 June | 884 |
| 19 June | 918 |
| 26 June | 1029 |
| 3 July | 1080 |
| 10 July | 1099 |
| 17 July | 1216 |
| 24 Jul - 21 Aug | 1308 |
| 28 August | 918 |
| 4 September | 848 |
| 11 September | 763 |
| 18 September | 575 |
| 25 Sep - 9 Oct | 570 |
| 16 October | 581 |
| 23 October | 656 |
| 30 Oct - 11 Dec | 474 |
| 18 December | 796 |
| 25 Dec - 31 Dec | 1014 |
2022
| 1 Jan - 5 Feb | 490 |
| 12 Feb - 19 Feb | 571 |
| 26 Feb - 19 Mar | 490 |
| 26 March | 544 |
| 2 Apr - 16 Apr | 762 |
| 23 April | 544 |
| 30 April | 666 |
| 7 May - 21 May | 707 |
| 28 May | 1115 |
| 4 June | 843 |
| 11 June | 864 |
| 18 June | 938 |
| 25 June | 1047 |
| 2 Jul - 9 Jul | 1102 |
| 16 July | 1265 |
| 23 Jul - 20 Aug | 1360 |
| 27 August | 1265 |
| 3 September | 857 |
| 10 September | 775 |
| 17 Sep - 24 Sep | 714 |
| 1 Oct - 8 Oct | 619 |
| 15 Oct - 22 Oct | 755 |
| 29 Oct - 10 Dec | 490 |
| 17 December | 830 |
| 24 Dec - 31 Dec | 1034 |
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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 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
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.
17th - 19th September 2021
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.
Good location. Comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchen.
Mr Tansley Sep 2020
Lovely little cottage close to all the amenities, harbour, shops and beaches. Equipped with everything you might need, also has heaters and a heated towel rail. Would definitely stay there again.
Mrs Livingstone Sep 2019
Lovely well equipped property close to Porthgwidden beach and only a short walk to the harbour and shops. Plenty of space even for multi generation family as we were.
Mrs Fletcher Aug 2019
Beautiful cottage in a perfect location for beaches and harbour and aspect we’re helpful , easy to contact and made everything simple. Highly recommend :)
Mrs Leighton Jun 2019
Fabulous location for Porthmeor Beach and the restaurants. Quiet road (apart from the seagulls). Clean and well thought out cottage. We’ll definitely be coming back. It worked well with our 3 teenage boys.
Ms Beville Aug 2018
Fabulous luxurious and comfortable little cottage! Perfect size and location for my daughter and myself and my two young granddaughters. We had a lovely week and hope to come back again soon. So close to Porthgwidden Beach and the harbour, it has everything we need.
Mrs Roberts Jul 2018
Overall Saffron Cottage is an excellent property in terms of location ( 5 minutes from The Mermaid ! ), facilities and layout.
Mr Cook May 2018
Saffron is a beautiful modern cottage in the heart of Downalomg, perfect location, spacious accommodation, perfect for a family, all the modern facilities catered for ...... all round excellent !! ??
Mrs Ridgard Apr 2018
Lovely stay at a wonderful cottage in a perfect location. Everything we needed for a home base where we could sit and relax after days exploring Cornwall. Thank's very much!
Miss Godfrey Feb 2018
Great cottage, lovely lounge to chill out in. Fantastic location! very clean, lovely bed linen. Well done Aspects!
Miss Rooksby Oct 2017
Beautifully refurbished and In a fantastic location for all the beaches. Quiet little street in the heart of Downalong; a real St Ives experience.
Miss Joy Aug 2017
Loved it in Saffron Cottage. Will definitely be back.
Mr Venville Sep 2016
Lovely cosy cottage tastefully decorated with excellent range of equipment located in a very quiet street which was a stones throw from the beach. The children especially liked the giant beanbag!
Mr Smethurst Sep 2016
Lovely cottage. Well located.
Mrs Abrams Aug 2016
Spacious and easily accommodates five people. All mod cons are of a high quality and easy to operate from the excellent instructions provided. Use of sliding doors on the first floor is a major contributor to the utilisation of space.
Mr Weaver Aug 2016