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The Stowaway
Mount Zion, St Ives
The cosy and beautifully styled living area is a lovely place to relax.
Relax with a glass of bubbles in the evening.
Cook up a storm in the modern kitchen area.
The Stowaway is just steps from the harbour front.
Find everything you need in the spacious kitchen to cook a delicious meal.
The apartment has a lovely open plan arrangement.
Tuck into coffee and cake in the afternoon.
We love the coastal decor in the double bedroom.
The bedroom is conveniently located on the same level as the living area.
The shower room has a double walk-in shower, perfect for washing away the sand after a day lounging on the beach!
You can spot Smeaton's Pier whilst doing your washing up.
Enjoy the morning sun or cool down with an evening drink in the courtyard garden.
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The Stowaway is a super ground floor bolthole on Mount Zion and is accessed via a small communal courtyard with bistro table and chairs, just off the Wharf. The property has an open plan arrangement with a well-equipped kitchen area, and lovely harbour views. The Stowaway offers a fabulous bolthole for couples who want to be situated right in the heart of St Ives.
The Stowaway is in an ideal location to easily explore St Ives and enjoy all the eateries, shops and beaches the town has to offer. Although there are steps from the harbour to the property, being all on one level internally and so close to all the amenities, it may suit those guests with slightly limited mobility or those who simply prefer to be right in the heart of St Ives with no stairs or hills to climb.
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Where you'll sleep
Entrance
level access from Mount Zion via courtyard area through stable door into:
Sitting/dining/kitchen area
sofa bed and armchair, TV, kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge, washer/dryer, table with two chairs, two stools, windows overlooking the harbour. Doors to:
Shower room
double walk-in shower enclosure, WC and basin.
Bedroom
double doors from the living space, double bed.
Accessibility
this property has been listed as accessible due to being located on the ground floor, though has a total of 6 external steps from the Wharf to the front door and is on one level once inside. There is also one step into the walk in shower.
Additional information
underfloor heating, six granite steps leading from the harbour to the property, please note that the fridge doesn't have an ice box, a sofabed is available to allow for flexible sleeping arrangements, i.e. two friends sharing, please confirm if you require the sofa bed upon booking WiFi, one small/medium sized dog welcome.
Excellent location for the money with amazing views of the harbour beach. Furniture was very comfy and paintings inside we a great touch. Would definitely stay again.
Mr yeomans May 2025
Lovely property great location,a little home from home.
Mrs Mooney August 2024
Holidays in Mount Zion
Ideal for guests looking to stay in the very heart of St Ives, Mount Zion is full of character and is perfectly situated only a few steps from the Harbour beach where you will find many galleries, shops and restaurants. Immerse yourself in traditional Cornish life, strolling the cobbled streets and watching as the fishing boats bob into the harbour, bringing in catch of the day!
This charming corner of St Ives is adjacent to Downalong and the iconic harbourside, known as The Wharf, and offers the best of both worlds: serene holiday cottages boasting traditional charm, yet only a few steps from the Harbour beach and the plethora of wharfside amenities.
Did you know...
Mount Zion is where St Ives harbour joins the old fisherman's quarter?
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Explore the cobbled lanes and charming wharfside, before stepping onto golden sands.
As fishing boats sail into the harbour, you can tuck into the freshest catch of the day.
Traditional cottages overlook the picturesque harbour and sandy 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.
Excellent location for the money with amazing views of the harbour beach. Furniture was very comfy and paintings inside we a great touch. Would definitely stay again.
Mr yeomans 1 month ago
Lovely property great location,a little home from home.
Mrs Mooney Sep 2024
Fabulous little bolt hole to explore St. Ives. I got a great discount for last minute booking. Got everything you need and a fab, quiet, little gated courtyard out front to sit and read with harbour views, or leave sandy items and hang some washing. Stable door and gated courtyard was also a massive bonus for my little dog. Overall loved it and will look to book there again in future.
Miss Lyons Aug 2023
This tucked away escape is perfect for everything you need to have a cosy stay in the heart of st.Ives. Located a few steps from the main harbour toy get to be in the midst of the Cornish chaos whilst having space to relax as you have a small outdoor space and a cosy apartment to sleep easy at night. This was our second stay as we loved it straight away. Bear in mind space is limited so be resourceful in your items. Upstairs can also be a tad noisy if they are heavy footed which can cause some disturbance but overall this is a fantastic place to stay!
Mrs Casey Sep 2022
Stowaway is very compact but there is sufficient storage and it was fine for two of us. We enjoyed the outside space and the location.
Mrs Gallagher Aug 2022
Perfectly situated on harbour view, with surrounded walking distance of the beautiful town shops.
Would not recommend if you no good at sleeping without no ventilation or no air conditioning in the bedroom. Especially in the summer season.
Miss Canavan Jul 2022
Reply from Aspects Holidays
We are sorry if this was not what you were expecting. We try to show the layout of the property as best as possible on the website photos and show that there are no windows in the bedroom. It is possible to leave the kitchen windows open along with the bedroom doors to get some air flow in there. If it is still too warm in the summer, our local office sometimes has a spare fan that can be borrowed. We do hope that you still enjoyed it there, making the most of being just steps from the harbour, those lovely views and some great little cafes and restaurants. Tanya, Customer Services
I would not recommend this property
Mrs Alexander Jul 2022
Reply from Aspects Holidays
We are so sorry to hear this. Having been in contact since, we understand that you had experienced some problems with the TV and some noise from upstairs and that this hadn't been addressed by the team in the best way. We were very disappointed to hear this. Whilst noise can always be a risk of staying in an apartment and we are restricted on what we can do with this, you should most certainly have had the issue with the TV addressed and your concerns responded to in a much better way, and we would like to reassure you that this is not how we would usually deal with something like that. We hope that the correspondence that you have had since has helped to restore your faith and reassured you that this is not the norm. We do hope that we will have the opportunity to welcome you back again. Tanya, Customer Services
Compact apartment in perfect location by harbour. Benefits from lovely outside patio area with fuchsia and Passionflower where you can sit and look at the harbour. No real views of harbour from inside the flat but the above more than compensates. Limited space for storing clothes and suitcase. Slightly dark inside being an old fisherman’s cottage but lots of mirrors to reflect the light and cosy in the evening. Perfect for one person.
Dr Green Jun 2022
We expected the Stowaway to be small and it was BUT it had everything we needed and the position couldn’t be better for beach and all other amenities.The bonus of the courtyard made it .Thankyou
Mrs Field Jun 2022
A great apartment right on the harbour with outdoor seating. This was booked as its classed as accessible, which once inside it is. However, there is a step up into the apartment which makes this not fully accessible. Also, be warned its quite a long way round to get to the wharf as there are 4 steps down. However, very clean, very comfortable and a great location in the centre of St ives.
Mrs McDickens May 2022
Reply from Aspects Holidays
We are sorry if this is not what you had expected. The Stowaway is marketed as accessible, but this term covers properties that range from being suitable for those with slightly limited mobility to those who rely on a wheelchair, so we always advise to speak to the team before booking if accessibility is an important consideration, and we try to include information in website descriptions that highlights what makes the property accessible. For The Stowaway, we state on the website that it has been listed as accessible due to being located on the ground floor, though has a total of 6 external steps from the Wharf to the front door and is on one level once inside. We also highlight the one step into the shower. So, we hope that this didn't come as too much of a surprise and the property still worked well for you. Tanya, Customer Services
Ideal for 2. Cosy and clean. Perfect location.
Mr Harris Nov 2021
This cute little stepping stone to St.Ives is perfect for a couple or small family who want to love like a local but feel at home. The Stowaway provided a cosy space after a long day at the beach! We were amazed to be able to see the sea each morning and sit out at night too! If you want something easy to access, cute and enjoyable this is the one to book! Aspects also made it super easy to book and set up home for a week, we would defiantly stay again!
Mrs Casey Aug 2021
All in all we had a very pleasant stat at the stowaway, it is the ideal couples bolt hole in st Ives easy access to all surrounding places to eat and drink plus all the shops. Not too far from the parking areas for your vehicle , we would stay here again very satisfied
Mr Booth Jun 2021
My husband and I recently spent a week at The Stowaway.
Great little hide-away - well named for sure. Works well for 2 people.
Everything was super-clean and functional - everything you could need for a short stay including creative storage bins to hide your clothes out of the way and not have to live out of a suitcase. Not luxurious but excellent value for money.
The outside space is a nice bonus. Can't beat the location ... right by the beach but just that step away for quiet and social distancing! Highly recommend!
Ms McIntosh May 2021
Lovely location just off harbour front ideal for couples and small family’s Nice shared patio with table and chairs Well equipped with all you need
Ms Faircloth May 2021
Fantastic location. A lovely, cosy place to stay.
Mrs King Nov 2020
Excellent value for money in a wonderfull location on the Wharf .
Mr EDINGTON Jul 2020
1 Mount Zion Flat is ideally located by the Wharf in St.Ives. Well appointed facility is good value for two fun loving holidaymakers.
Mr Huyton Nov 2019
Fantastic location! Stayed on the front in many cottages in St.Ives but this is the quietest. Lovely cottage and would return. Only downfall is the no parking.
Mrs Blank Aug 2019
Brilliant accommodation. Very close to beach, lovely to have some outdoor space, would definitely book again
Mrs Goddard Jun 2019
This is a wonderful place to stay, perfect for a couple. The location is superb. The property is well equipped and has the great advantage of outside space overlooking the harbour.
Mrs Sears Apr 2019
Lovely cosy cottage for two that was well equipped. Ideally situated in the centre of St Ives. The courtyard gets the morning Sun then stays cool from the afternoon onwards which was perfect for us during the recent heat waves. Would definitely return.
Mr Pennington Jul 2018
It was a fantastic location. Couldn't have wished for a better position. Only downside you could here every footstep from upstairs and there was five people.
Ms Soper Jun 2017
Reply from Aspects Holidays
We are so sorry that you experienced noise from the apartment above. I don't believe that this has been an issue there before, but with differing guests in the upstairs property each week, we would hope that what you experienced was a one-off. It sounds like you enjoyed everything else about it, so we hope that this didn't take the shine off it for you. Tanya, Customer Services
A charming little flat with everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Ideally situated right next to the harbour, but at the same time tucked away from the hustle and bustle. You are also just 5 minutes from Porthgwidden beach, which as this is our favourite beach, was a bonus.
Ms Robinson Sep 2016
VERY NICE PROPERTY , IDEAL LOCATION
Mr Phillips May 2016
Fabulous little flat, our 2nd stay at Mount Zion Flat was Christmas. It has everything you need and has outside space which is a bonus. What it lacks in space it more than makes up for in location, perfect.
Mrs Bush Jan 2016
More than value for money beautifull flat
Ms Chapman Nov 2015
Excellent position on the wharf a must for couples who want to relax in St Ives. What more could you want everything is on your doorstep at this flat. Excellent value for money!
Mr Hafford Jul 2015
Ideal for a couple who like to be near the beach.
Mrs Burrows Jun 2015