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Sandcastles is a beautiful first floor apartment in the sought after Cordyline Croft development. The apartment offers superb sea views of St Ives Bay and Godrevy Lighthouse from the balcony and the large sitting room windows. With great thought given to guest comfort, with modern yet comfortable furnishing and stylish decoration throughout, the open plan living space with floor to ceiling windows offers couples or families a great social space to enjoy their holiday fully.
You can also bring along your bike, which can be kept in the secure storage area, along with your surf boards! Within a short walk, you will find Porthminster Beach, but you have the choice of any of the other five, golden, sandy beaches, around St Ives town, where you can also enjoy the array of bars, restaurants and shops at your leisure. A holiday spent at Sandcastles will be one to remember.
leading from communal front entrance hall with stairs and lift to the apartment and door to:
two sofas, Smart TV/DVD, Bluetooth soundbar, dining table and four chairs, sea views. Patio doors leading to the balcony with table and four chairs.
electric hob and oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Krupps Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee machine.
king size bed, TV, en suite shower room, basin, WC.
zip and link beds, (twin or super king size). TV.
bath with shower over, basin, WC.
gas underfloor heating with individual thermostats throughout, allocated parking space for one car WiFi, short breaks available.
The flat is wonderfully located in a quiet, pleasant area and a walk of under 10 minutes from town, albeit hilly. But most accommodation is a hilly walk away in St Ives! The flat was scrupulously clean, very well appointed, light and airy. Everything is very high quality, and the flat easy and spacious to move around - a pleasure to stay in.
Mrs Sheedy March 2022
Sandcastles is in a great location, 10 minutes walk into town, parking (an essential for St Ives) and with sea views from the living room. The apartment is very comfortable and extremely well equipped and is somewhere we would definitely come back to.
Mr Jenks January 2022
1 Jan - 5 Feb | 494 |
12 Feb - 19 Feb | 551 |
26 Feb - 26 Mar | 494 |
2 Apr - 16 Apr | 819 |
23 April | 552 |
30 April | 688 |
7 May - 21 May | 734 |
28 May | 1272 |
4 June | 886 |
11 June | 921 |
18 June | 957 |
25 June | 1072 |
2 July | 1126 |
9 July | 1145 |
16 July | 1479 |
23 Jul - 20 Aug | 1590 |
27 August | 1479 |
3 September | 884 |
10 September | 796 |
17 September | 600 |
24 Sep - 8 Oct | 594 |
15 Oct - 22 Oct | 846 |
29 Oct - 10 Dec | 494 |
17 December | 966 |
24 Dec - 31 Dec | 1229 |
1 Jan - 4 Feb | 544 |
11 Feb - 18 Feb | 689 |
25 Feb - 18 Mar | 544 |
25 March | 655 |
1 Apr - 15 Apr | 927 |
22 April | 655 |
29 April | 799 |
6 May - 20 May | 833 |
27 May | 1394 |
3 June | 986 |
10 June | 1037 |
17 June | 1131 |
24 June | 1258 |
1 Jul - 8 Jul | 1352 |
15 July | 1581 |
22 Jul - 26 Aug | 1700 |
2 September | 1258 |
9 September | 1131 |
16 September | 867 |
23 September | 833 |
30 Sep - 7 Oct | 757 |
14 Oct - 21 Oct | 927 |
28 Oct - 16 Dec | 544 |
23 Dec - 31 Dec | 1267 |
We have many apartments overlooking the bay, many of which have parking. However, with the branch line train and bus stations just a couple of minutes’ walk away, Porthminster could be the ideal location for your self-catering holiday, whatever mode of transport you choose to arrive by.
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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 2022
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Feast Day offers visitors the chance to witness, and even join in with, a centuries-old tradition. The Mayor 'Hurls the Silver Ball' into the crowd on the beach below. The one who returns the ball to the Guildhall steps by midday receives a silver coin.
6th February 2023
Growing in size and popularity, the St Ives Food Festival features top chefs, quality Cornish goods, sandcastle competitions for children and food demonstrations.
13th - 15th May 2021
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.
10th - 24th September 2022
For two weeks only, Adventure 001, supporters of Cornwall Air Ambulance, will be bringing their helicopter experiences to St Ives! Book your flight online and take in the incredible views across St Ives bay and beyond!
July and August 2022
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The flat is wonderfully located in a quiet, pleasant area and a walk of under 10 minutes from town, albeit hilly. But most accommodation is a hilly walk away in St Ives! The flat was scrupulously clean, very well appointed, light and airy. Everything is very high quality, and the flat easy and spacious to move around - a pleasure to stay in.
Mrs Sheedy Mar 2022
Sandcastles is in a great location, 10 minutes walk into town, parking (an essential for St Ives) and with sea views from the living room. The apartment is very comfortable and extremely well equipped and is somewhere we would definitely come back to.
Mr Jenks Jan 2022
If you are looking for a proper home from home experience, this is the place to stay. This is the second time we have booked this apartment and it doesn’t disappoint. Spotlessly clean, lovely Denby plates, excellent Sony Smart TV and soundbar. Lovely views very quiet, we didn’t hear a peep from the other apartments. The walk back from town gets a little steep towards the end. We will definitely book to stay here again.
Mr Wood Nov 2021
The sea view is 10x better when you arrive and it is lovely to sit on the balcony. The apartment was very modern and has everything you would need for your stay. Would defo recommend to others as it was a very relaxing stay. The location is perfect and the steep hill is definitely worth it for the sea view.
Miss Abbott Oct 2021
We had a wonderful stay and everything was perfect. We loved the view and enjoyed sitting on the balcony with a coffee. We can’t wait to come back.
Mrs Joiner Aug 2021
Such a well equipped & comfortable apartment. The balcony was bigger than expected & the views were spectacular, no photo I took could quite capture how good it was. The walk back up the hill was worth it for the calm & peacefulness after a busy day in the town. A beautiful apartment that we hope to return to.
Mrs Young Aug 2021
I was all we could have wished for. The views were just stunning. Whoever goes there going forward has a great treat instore. I hope they enjoy it as much as we did. Thank you for some great memories.
Mr Sykes Jun 2021
Amazing g property with first class fittings and amazing Crockery and glasswear ,most comfortable bed ever. Can’t fault anything.5 star.x
Mr Gothard Sep 2020
Had a brilliant stay for one week in Sandcastles. A proper home from home, amazing view, very well equipped & comfy beds. In a great location 10 min walk from harbour. Probably not great for less able bodied as on quite a steep hill but worth it for the view. Would definitely return.
Mr Turner Sep 2020
Sandcastles was an excellent apartment with a great sea view and a pleasant outside space in which to enjoy it. The property was spotlessly clean, extremely well equipped in all areas and very comfortable. Access into town and out to other resorts was easy from this location, although the walk back up the hill is steep . However, a taxi at a very reasonable cost can overcome any tiring ascent. Sandcastles felt like a home from home and we enjoyed it so much that I am sure we will return soon.
Mr Bradley Sep 2020
We very much enjoyed our stay at Sandcastles, a lovely spacious apartment in a nice area within St Ives with wonderful views from the lounge and balcony. The parking space is convenient and a good size. We would stay here again without hesitation. We had to move our holiday due to Covid-19 and both Aspects and the owners of the property were excellent in helping us to achieve what we wanted.
Mr Cleminson Aug 2020
Fantastic apartment with incredible views, comfortable accommodation, modern facilities and a parking space that did not require a 20-point turn for a medium sized car (rare in St Ives!). We will be back next year.
Mrs Hall Aug 2020
Very comfortable property with stunning views, short walk into town, will definitely be back.
Mrs Doull Jan 2020
Sandcastles was a beautiful, comfortable, spacious property in a great location.
Ms Russell Sep 2019
Very comfortable and well-equipped modern apartment with a wonderful view across the bay. We will definitely return.
Mrs Gan Jul 2019