Porthmeor Beach House

4.2★

9 Guests
5 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

51 Customer Review(s)

Rachel
August 2024

“Lovely house well equipped and comfortable.”

Great location. Lovely views. Good size parking space. One suggestion would be to have larger towels - bath sheets would be better. The scones Jam and cream were a lovely surprise and very delicious. Tried to book again for the family next year but it’s already booked so sadly we had to find another house to rent. Thank you very much we had a lovely week.

Great location. Lovely views. Good size parking space. One suggestion would be to have larger towels - bath sheets would be better. The scones Jam and cream were a lovely surprise and very delicious. Tried to book again for the family next year but it’s already booked so sadly we had to find another house to rent. Thank you very much we had a lovely week.

- Rachel, August 2024
Lucie August 2024

“The shower at the top floor is very poor and bathroom locks need looking at as they get stuck .”

Wardrobe on top floor the paint is coming off and ended up on clothes . Just need a very good clean

- Lucie, August 2024
James August 2024

“Firstly, the positive: 1.”

The location is ideal, being just a short walk to the lovely beaches and an equally short walk to the hubbub of the streets of St Ives. 2. Parking is ample enough to park 2 fairly large SUVs (Audi Q5 size, ish). 3. Loads of space inside to easily accommodate 6 adults in the front room, children watching TV (or gaming). 4. The kitchen dining area is large. 5. Toilet in first floor en suite was broken on arrival and was fixed temporarily on the Monday and fixed completely on the Wednesday. Good service from Sykes (although see also below). Needs improvement / be aware of: 1. The kitchen chairs are working loose and quite rickety 2. The front room has a mild smell of (rising?) damp 3. Kitchen is scruffy, poorly laid out and lacking simple basics like a garlic press, tongues 4. The bathrooms are not very clean - there is black mould in the showers, toilets badly stained (presumably through poor regular cleaning) 5. Paint is peeling off the ceiling in the first floor twin room, perhaps linked to a damp patch on the ceiling 6. There are no lined curtains/black out blinds so you’ll be up when the sun rises 7. The bed in the single room has broken slats 8. The beds in the first floor twin are tiny and uncomfortable 9. Wardrobe in top floor double is damp, with plaster falling off 10. Radiator in the main bathroom isn’t working and the bath plug was difficult to remove (we had to use a knife) 11. First floor en-suite toilet not working - how was this not identified by the cleaners? Sykes were difficult to reach over the weekend. 12. Worst of all… the house next door was being renovated with workmen arriving around 7am (on one day it was 6.50am), making noise immediately by taking in tools and equipment, hammering starting around 8am. Whilst not the direct problem of Sykes, they should have been made aware of this so we could have been informed. The balcony party wall had been removed, the builders used our balcony for their tools, there was debris from the roof renovation falling into our yard, which they did clean on the Thursday, but meant we couldn’t use the washing line). This did disturb every weekday morning of our holiday and, frankly, is completely unacceptable. In summary, it’s a great location but you’re paying 5* prices for 3* quality. It’s shabby, not properly clean and needs some investment. Definitely not worth the £3500 we paid for the week.

- James, August 2024
Caroline July 2024

“Beautiful house!”

It is extremely comfortable and well equipped. The parking was a godsend and we managed to park 2 large cars in the space so I’m not really sure why other reviews have grumbled about this. The food items that were left for us were very welcome after our journey - a very thoughtful touch! My only grumble is that the tiles in the showers really need a good clean - the rest of the house was spotless so they stood out.

- Caroline, July 2024
Christian May 2024

“This was our 9th time staying at this house fantastic location lovely property would highly recommend anyone.”

- Christian, May 2024
Helen April 2024

“Great location in St Ives with views.”

As previous review of property commented it could benefit from freshening up but still well equipped and comfortable stay. Dishwasher broke during our stay however dealt with via property company. Parking tight but able to get two cars on drive (VW Golf and Merc estate) and so helpful to have parking in St Ives. A few ants noticed but it is the season as we mentioned this to the property company when I spoke with them about the dishwasher. Food items well received and lots of games/jigsaws available too. Would reconsider booking if we return to St Ives

- Helen, April 2024
Andrew March 2024

“Great location and the house is generally functional.”

However, the decor is surprisingly shabby for start of season - scuff marks, water stains and damp marks on walls and ceilings; water pressure is too low to shower in the upstairs shower room; shower hose broken in the ground floor shower room; ant infestation in the kitchen.

- Andrew, March 2024
Karen September 2023

“Very happy with the property and provided an excellent base for our family for the short time we were in St Ives.”

Plenty of space, best equipped kitchen we've used in a rental. Were able to park 2 cars, very tight, but can be done depending on make. Great location for the town and all it has to offer. For info the ironing board is in a poor state and could do with replacing.

- Karen, September 2023
Tracey August 2023

“Great location!”

Comfy! Perfect holiday property for families with young children. Having two parking places essential in Cornwall!

- Tracey, August 2023
Louise July 2023

“Just finished a weeks stay in Porthmeor Beach House.”

The house is in perfect location to the village and down the hill to Porthmeor Beach. This beach was great for surfing and bodyboarding. Also for a good sunset when the sky is clear. We were a a group of 9 + a baby. There was enough room for us all without stepping on each others toes. Downstairs the lounge has great views of the beach and hills. Enough sofa space and TV with plenty of channels for TV time (if you stay in a chill) The Kitchen was well equipped with enough of everything. There’s a coal BBQ outside which I don’t think is in the listing as we bought our own, so you won’t need to bring your own, just the coal. It’s a large one. Surface space in the kitchen for plating up was a little limited but we managed ok. There was also an iron and ironing board, mop and bucket, floor brushes, hoover, and rubbish bags as Cornwall provides these for the residents. There was a lovely ‘hamper’ on the dining room table which had tea, coffee, sugar, scones and clotted cream! Also some washing up essentials like cloths and tea towels. A few cleaning products also. Plenty of games kept at the property for all ages. The bedrooms were all of good sizes with enough storage space and a few hangers in each bedroom wardrobe. Hand towels and Body towels, these could be a bit bigger for those that like to wrap around or have a little more body to wrap. Bathrooms were provided with hand gel soap. Small outside area which isn’t pictured but if you bring bikes you could easily store. Some suggestions for improvement- first floor twin room in need of some damp treatment as there were a few patches on the ceiling where the paint is flaking off. The outside chairs on the balcony need replacing as they have cracked a bit and most likely won’t have much life left. Had to sit on them carefully. Mop and hoover were a bit smelly- I re cleaned the mop as it was damp in the cupboard, could do with a quicker drying mop head or cleaners to leave fresh one. Hoover filter could probably do with a clean to freshen it up. We had some Ants (big, winged and small) in the kitchen by the bins/ used the Ant powder in the cupboard around the bins but couldn’t work out where they were getting in. The Ant powder seemed to do the trick but the occasional big Ant was found. There was a crack in the outside (left side) wall which a lot of Ants were going in and out- we put a few kettle loads down this (sorry Ants) and I think this helped. The top oven microwave screen is very faint to the point one day we couldn’t see anything, so I think it’s about time for a new oven. (This looks like the same one from 2013 for sale listing) A couple of the single bed mattresses could do with replacing as they feel worn out and dip in places. Cleaning- this was overall fine and a bit of mould in bathroom on silicone is to be expected but maybe a once a month, a deep clean for everything would be beneficial as this does seem to be a ‘niggle’ that alot of people have mentioned. Sofas cleaned, skirting boards dusted, bottom of shower screens scrubbed to remove limescale and heavy bleaching on mould. This is something I would hope the agents and owners can pick up on for the above. Overall this hasn’t changed our opinion that the house is a lovely place to stay in a great location for 3 generations of family to enjoy. It would be a house we would stay in again, so please don’t let the negatives put you off. Also there’s 2 folders for handy tips, do’s and dont’s and the appliance manuals. We loved the fridge freezer too. Kids loved being able to have ice in their drinks… now to go home to a regular fridge. It has been a pleasure to visit St Ives and would recommend the walks and beaches around. We didn’t have great weather all week but it’s England in Cornwall. Either way it’s been lovely.

- Louise, July 2023
Catherine June 2023

“A wonderful house in one of the best locations overlooking Porthmeor beach.”

Comfortable beds and perfect kitchen, dining and living rooms for our large family group.

- Catherine, June 2023
Michael June 2023

“We saw a lot of negative feedback but we had a very good experience.”

The kitchen was excellent with high quality electric goods, good wifi throughout the house, and a huge dining table ensured we could all eat together. The views were sensational. We had a minor problem with ants which was resolved with the powder provided by the owner. The only real problem was the toilet in the top bedroom, you dont read the information immediately when you arrive from a 400 mile journey.

- Michael, June 2023
Grant June 2023

“The house was beautiful, and perfect for our party of 9!”

Location was perfect. The only thing a few of us picked up on was the cleanliness. There were crumbs on the floor of the dining room when we arrived, the windows were filthy. The above still isn’t enough to score down, such a beautiful home overall and we loved the stay.

- Grant, June 2023
Lucy May 2023

“We had such a wonderful stay at Porthmeor Beach House!”

The house is such a great size for a large group and we felt at home from when we arrived! Bedrooms all such a great size and so handy having en-suites in the master rooms. Fab to have a bbq to use. Great location with short (steep) walk down to Porthmeor Beach. The house could do with a lick of paint in places but this is a tiny criticism! We had read previous reviews about parking but easily fitted two large cars on the drive which is so handy for St Ives! We are desperate to book up for next year… when will you be releasing the dates?! :-)

- Lucy, May 2023
Ellen May 2023

“Great view but for the windows need a good clean also only 1 parking place not 2 as advertised.”

Thats why only 4 stars

- Ellen, May 2023
Iain February 2023

“This is the second time we’ve stayed at the property, the view keep up coming back.”

We had a lovely time but did notice the house wasn’t quite of the same standard as it was 2 years ago. There has obviously been a flood or leak at some point which is very apparent as the paintwork was stained and flaking off in quite a few rooms. There was also a fair amount of mould under the window in the lower front bedroom. The cleanliness of the house was also of a lower standard. Mould on the window frames, dust on skirting boards, 2 dead spiders found on arrival, old food under the sofa which was obvious to see again upon arrival. Also no spare toilet rolls? A house for 9 people would surely require more than 4 toilet rolls? No foil in cupboards etc. It probably wouldn’t stop us rebooking another stay because of the views but we would certainly do our research for other properties first rather than just rebook.

- Iain, February 2023

Thank you for staying at Porthmeor Beach House, we are sorry to hear that the cleanliness was not up to the usual standard, had you contacted us during your stay we would have addressed any issues. The house is now undergoing maintenance work so we hope you will consider returning again Property Owner
Simone December 2022

“A very well equipped property in a wonderful location.”

The 2 masters bedrooms especially have incredible views. TVs in all but one of the bedrooms was a bonus too. The only downside is its a squeeze to get 2 x cars on the drive. We didn't try and paid the extra £50 for a rover ticket and parked in the very empty car park a short walk away (it was Christmas time).

- Simone, December 2022
Damien October 2022

“Lovely big house would use again but needs quite a few repairs the en-suites in ...”

Lovely big house would use again but needs quite a few repairs the en-suites in most rooms , one of kitchen units doors with pans in was broken and was really hard to shut and open , plaster falling off around fire and radiators in bedrooms , (the fire was lovely and warming to have on aswell why looking at view ,) other then maintenance work was good stay

- Damien, October 2022
Julie September 2022

“Lovely comfortable house.”

Had everything we needed. Spacious, well kept, clean and kitchen had lots of equipment, making it easy to cater for our party of 6 adults. The location is great, even the steep hills, which are unavoidable in st Ives, but works the pasties off. The views from the house are truly stunning. Would most definitely recommend and hope to return one day!

- Julie, September 2022
Laura September 2022

“Very disappointed that I had to speak to you re rubbish left outside property when we arrived, seagulls attacked it and left a huge mess which we had to clear up.”

Although letting you know (and sending photos) about this no one came to tidy it or empty the bins which were then full!!! Also the property was not very clean, again I sent photos to you and received no response. The most worrying thing was a paracetamol on the floor in the childrens bedroom ( which one of the children picked up) and a used plaster also on the floor as well as a hairband and hair tie found in another bedroom. I was very disappointed that no one had the courtesy to contact me again with a solution, even sent cleaners to do a clean. Not what I would expect! We didn’t let it spoil our holiday but I definitely don’t want anyone else to have the same experience. I would appreciate a response and would like to know why nothing happened despite my phone calls to your office.

- Laura, September 2022
Choi August 2022

“Beautiful house with plenty of kitchen equipment.”

Great location but expect to walk hills. The single beds are a little narrow and there is a knack to the top floor macerated loo. If not working, wait half an hour but once we knew it was fine. None of the above would distract us from recommending the house or staying again!

- Choi, August 2022
Andrew July 2022

“Property dirty, windows filthy, door handle missing off bathroom, all kitchen utensils needed washing.”

not what we expected for the price!

- Andrew, July 2022
Jayne June 2022

“Fantastic house with everything provided .”

Would just like to say you can get 2 cars on the drive. We managed to park a Volkswagen Tiguan and a Kia Sportage. Only negatives are the towels in the bathrooms are rather small could do with bigger and a lot of the pillows were lumpy .

- Jayne, June 2022
Pamela May 2022

“We had another amazing time in this lovely house.”

There were 3 generations of us and the accommodation fitted us perfectly. Plenty of room and we wanted for nothing. It is a lovely house to come back to after a busy and active day on the beach. We were lucky enough to enjoy perfect weather and the sunsets were a joy to behold.

- Pamela, May 2022
Christian May 2022

“Fantastic house in the most amazing location, please note St Ives is very hilly so you must be prepared to walk up the odd hill or two, as long as you are prepared to do this it will be a fantastic holiday for anyone that stays in this wonderful house.”

- Christian, May 2022
David April 2022

“Morning, we had a wonderful stay at porthmeor beach house for my dads 70th birthday.”

The house catered for all 3 generations. We found the house comfortable and a lot bigger than we expected. The views each morning were stunning and the location to the town was perfect. The only criticism would be we found parts of the house a little shabby not overly clean and untidy. The back garden and courtyard could definitely do with a spruce up. A few windows couldn’t be opened due to broken handles. We are assuming the cleanliness would be down to the cleaning company so wanted to make the owners aware. There was quite a lot of dust, cobwebs and mildew in some of the bathrooms and bedrooms. Some of the scatter cushions on the beds were also dirty. The house needs a thorough deep clean but it certainly didn’t ruin our stay and we will definitely be booking again in the future

- David, April 2022

Thank you for taking the time to complete your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope that your dad had a lovely birthday. The cleanliness issues have been addressed with the housekeeping team. Had we been made aware of any issues during your stay we would have done our best to rectify them for you, whilst you were at the property and we do hope to welcome you back in the not too distant future. Property Owner
Richard March 2022

“We really enjoyed our stay in a house which was both spacious and cosy at the same time, enjoyed magnificent views and was well placed for the town centre with the added bonus of parking in front of the house.”

Fantastic service reuniting us with an item which we left behind. Thank you

- Richard, March 2022
Julia February 2022

“The house was perfect in terms of location and the facilities that were needed for 9 people to have an enjoyable holiday.”

Would love to return in the future and would recommend it to others.

- Julia, February 2022
Alice November 2021

“Amazing house and location.”

Just some minor items that might help the owner moving forward. The bulb in the table lamp in the living room isn’t working, nor the fridge ice machine. Also the living room is much colder than all other rooms so maybe some curtains would help that as we weren’t sure if the fire place turned on or not. The bottom oven doesn’t keep its temperature, we have the same oven at home so it was strange how you had to keep pressing the rapid heat button to keep it hot. We loved our stay, lovely house and location, we would highly recommend staying, thank you kindly.

- Alice, November 2021

Thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback and bringing these issues to our attention. They will certainly be attended to as soon as possible. We are pleased to hear that you loved your stay and look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Property Owner
Gill October 2021

“We are just back from Porthmeor Beach House after a lovely stay.”

The location is amazing with fantastic views, beautiful house perfect for family groups. I would have given 5 stars if it wasn't for a couple of points. Everything was clean at eye level but we noticed quite a few cobwebs above eye level that we cleared ourselves. The shower situation was problematic particularly for those using the top floor. The shower seals need a good clean too. Would these issues put me off staying again however, no, however as it's marketed as a 5 star property I would like to think they will be sorted. All in all though it's an amazing house.

- Gill, October 2021

Thank you for completing your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed both the property and its amazing location. The issues raised have all been dealt with and we look forward to hopefully welcoming you back to the property in the not too distant future. Property Owner
David October 2021

“This was our 4th year in this lovely property.”

The cleaning issues mentioned in other reviews, and indeed last year, have all been addressed as everything was spotless. A very warm house filled with character and charm. A really sociable kitchen and dining area. Also has Sky Q now and a nice big TV, not that we used it much. We all love it.

- David, October 2021
Keith September 2021

“Lovely house in a fantastic location.”

Great kitchen and good bedrooms and showers . Well appointed house.

- Keith, September 2021
Anne July 2021

“Every bed room had TV which made early morning viewing of the olympics very easy and comfortable!”

Kitchen and eating area large with lots of facilities . Excellent access to beach and within walking g distance of restaurants . Only drawback was that bedroom windows did not open much and it became hot and stuffy

- Anne, July 2021
Natalie June 2021

“Beautiful house, good location, a bit hilly and lovely beach .”

Short walk down hill in to st ives and good climb back good exercise , lovely walk to harbour through cobbled street . Porthmeor beach is lovely and clean . You need to visit lands end and saint mount castle . A very nice week with great weather beautiful Cornwall . We will return again !

- Natalie, June 2021
Pamela May 2021

“We had another lovely holiday in St Ives.”

The sun shone and the house was perfect. We have stayed here a few times but this year was better than ever. The cleanliness and facilities are much improved. The only minor thing to mention is a mirror in the second floor double bedroom would be helpful. We have already booked for next year.

- Pamela, May 2021
Sharon August 2020

“I have a complaint going through.”

My unique reference number is :COR-176408-CF.

- Sharon, August 2020
Denise August 2020

“Porthmeor Beach House is spacious, well equipped and very well located.”

The views from the front rooms are stunning! It is a short walk (5-10min, depending on pace and route) to the beach and the centre of St Ives, as well as the SW Coastal Trail. We enjoyed having all of this so near, but not being in the middle of the activity. It was very quiet and we slept well at night! The previous tenant had left some minor damage to a blind and loo, which Sykes had identified before we arrived and arranged to have fixed within a day. We were impressed by their proactiveness - calling us just before we arrived, and the repairs occurred successfully and on time early the next day.

- Denise, August 2020
Karen July 2020

“The property was perfect in size and facilities.”

the house had problems, it wasn't very clean we all had to clean it. maintenance was a problem one of the bedrooms had a broken door handle and we couldn't get in. a person had to come out. the blind in the single room was broken just left on the sill. the toilet seat was broken in the on-suite on 3rd floor. apart from a hand gel bottle no extra measures had been taken. stained carpets in the lounge. disappointed.

- Karen, July 2020
Emma October 2019

“The house was spacious and very comfortable.”

Parking was very helpful and the position of the house was brilliant for access to the beach and town. The house was generally very well equipped, particularly towels, bedding and kitchen equipment. It would have been helpful to have a washing up brush & cleaning cloths and cleaning spray for the kitchen and bathrooms for cleaning up at the end of the week. Overall a brilliant house and a fantastic holiday, even with mixed weather.

- Emma, October 2019
Brigitte August 2019

“The spectacular view, the house is beautiful and we are surely coming back”

- Brigitte, August 2019
Ben August 2019

“Had a great week.”

Great location, house well set out. Slightly tired in places but nothing of great concern. Would definitely book again. Thank you.

- Ben, August 2019
Mike May 2019

“We had a fantastic holiday.”

Sunny days with only a drop of rain helped of course but the house was spacious, comfortable and warm. Hot water was ample though it took a while to reach the upper bathrooms. The town and harbour were a 10 minute walk away albeit with a steep hillon the return journey. St Ives is a great base for a holiday with many excellent places to visit locally.

- Mike, May 2019
Helen May 2019

“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

We were a three generational family group. The house gave us all plenty of space. It was warm, comfortable, with good facilities. There was constant hot water. We have all visited St. Ives on a number of occasions and for us the house was ideally placed with fantastic views. We had three cars but that wasn't an issue. We are well aware of the limited parking in St. Ives and bought a weekly parking ticket for the Leisure Centre Car park for one car that didn't move the whole week we were there once we dropped everything off. The house gave us easy access to the beaches,coastal walks, restaurants, shops etc. The only challenge was the oven/grill. Not the simplest for a rental - maybe would have helped if the manuals for the appliances were placed more prominently rather than being in a non-specific cupboard but that's a minor gripe! Loved the house!

- Helen, May 2019
Stephen February 2019

“We had a fantastic time at Porthmeor Beach House and we were blessed with good weather which made our week great fun.”

The house provided us with the facilities and comfort that we were after for the week and the views over the beach where fantastic. Great to have parking for 2 cars in St.Ives. We parked a Quashqui and a Mazda 5 with some room to walk between so parking was fine for 2 good sized cars. We had no problems with any of the facilities in the house and they all worked fine. Just a note that the roads around St.Ives are quite steep so be prepared for a strenuous walk up and down from the town and beach!

- Stephen, February 2019
Sally July 2018

“I haven't been able to fill in the 'Your Holiday Cottage' part of the feedback properly because the boxes to choose from aren't showing what they represent (very good, good, poor etc) so please ignore the above.”

My thoughts would be Accuracy - good, Cleanliness - poor, Comfort - good, Facilities - average. My feedback: Despite giving an average review on your website for Porthmeor Beach House last year we decided to rebook for this year due to the location of the property and the stunning views, which on reflection is the main thing we paid for with this property. After arriving very early in St Ives on the first day of our stay we were disappointed to be told that we couldn't enter the property until 6.30 that evening due to there being an issue with the cleaning company. We advised CCH that a Tesco order was to be delivered between 4 and 5 and so had to enter the property. We met the cleaners, who had been drafted in from elsewhere. They did their best but unfortunately they had only arrived at 2.00pm so could not have managed to clean the whole house between the two of them in 4.5 hours. We actually helped them in the kitchen in the end and asked them to leave other things so they could leave us and we could start our holiday. A very disappointing start, not to mention a not thoroughly cleaned house. We discovered the next day that not enough towels had been left for all the guests (two children had no towels) so I phoned CCH to ask for more and they promised to contact the company responsible and get them dropped off. They never arrived so the children ended up sharing towels. It also transpired that there was no hot water (which meant the cleaners had used cold water to clean the property!). After wading through the very complicated and unhelpful Hive instructions to no avail I found that the hot water had been turned off under the stairs. Unfortunately, however, there was no hot water to be had in the sink in the top bathroom (the same as last year). We decided to read the guest book and were shocked by the previous guests 4 page review who were more than unhappy. We then started to find a few of the things they had mentioned had still not been addressed before our arrival - upstairs shower still fills up too quickly (as it did last year), the downstairs toilet was still leaking, lots of bulbs blown esp, in kitchen etc. The thing that worried us most, however, was that the electric was still tripping so there is something somewhere in the house that is at fault and is a potential fire or electrocution hazard - unacceptable for a holiday home. The house generally needs some TLC as it looks grubby in places and lots of little things need attending to (damp patches, missing handles, misted double glazing, plumbing etc) and I find it difficult to understand why these things haven’t been addressed considering the amount of money being charged for high season bookings. I am assuming that the owners of the property don't ever visit to see how their house is deteriorating and the service from CCH has been less than perfect, hence my negative feedback. We did enjoy our holiday despite all of these niggles but they certainly took the edge off our experience. We had considered returning to the property but have decided not to as the price had risen by £400 from 2017 to 2018 but the house was in a worse state of repair. I dread to think how much it will be next year for a house that is becoming shabbier and shabbier by the week. Unfortunately it is also making us think twice about booking another property with CCH.

- Sally, July 2018
Ian July 2018

“The house was great.”

We particularly appreciated the large amount of crockery and glassware which meant we had plenty to use even when the dishwasher was in use. The cleaning team were very friendly and helpful on Saturday as we were leaving.

- Ian, July 2018
Joe June 2018

“We had an amazing stay in this wonderful house.”

The house was bigger than I expected with a large kitchen and living room; perfect for socialising. It provided a lovely space for us to enjoy a holiday with amazing views. The house is situated on top of a hill - this is something I love as you get a wonderful view of St Ives and can enjoy the different walks into the town. It’s nicely decorated throughout, had plenty of bathrooms - we had no trouble with 9 of us! Laundry facilities were useful as was the dishwasher. Nice tv in living room - handy for the World Cup! The oven however was tricky to use. We’d have liked a bit more info on recycling/waste disposal as each council is different. Overall fantastic and we would love to return!

- Joe, June 2018
Pamela May 2018

“We had a fantastic holiday.”

The house was so well appointed, so spacious, so comfortable and suited our extended family of 3 generations perfectly. Already booked for next year!

- Pamela, May 2018
Deborah April 2018

“The property was over rated in my opinion.”

The second ensuite didn’t appear to be king size as stated. The whole of the property required maintenance. The plumbing was a real issue. I was disappointed all in all. The hill down to the beach is not suitable for anyone who isn’t extremely fit.. the bedding was ridiculously thick and heavy. The dining table was unhygienic as it was made from old poorly fitting planks of wood. The kitchen itself didn’t have a single empty cupboard to put food in and the rear utility area was so cluttered you couldn’t even get to the back door. I didn’t feel comfortable with the bathroom as it had a large window and no blind. Nice views from the front of the property but that’s about all. The parking for 2 vehicles would only work for 2 small vehicles also. Wouldn’t go back or recommend due to location and the above.

- Deborah, April 2018
Amanda February 2018

“Lovely house, very good facilities and plenty of space for a large family.”

- Amanda, February 2018
Lindsey October 2017

“A beautifully presented home in an excellent location for all aspects of a holiday in St Ives.”

The most amazing views, couldn’t ask for more.

- Lindsey, October 2017

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Summary

Over three floors
Five bedrooms: 1 x first floor double with en-suite shower room, shower, basin and WC, 2 x first floor twins that can be king-size double on request, 1 x second floor king-size double with en-suite shower room, shower, basin and WC
1 x second floor single
First floor bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
Ground floor shower room with basin and WC
Sitting room, kitchen and dining area
Utility.
Gas central heating with gas fire
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV, DVD, Bluetooth dock, WiFi
Fuel and power inc in rent
Bed linen and towels inc in rent
Travel cot and high chair available
Off road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed courtyard
Sorry no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 10 mins walk.

The property

A fabulous house in a fabulous spot, this property has style, substance and spectacular sea views.

Sitting above Porthmeor beach this handsome holiday home has ample space for everyone to relax in.

Sleep in luxury bedrooms then tootle down the hill for breakfast on the beach below.

Flop about in the gorgeous sitting room or gather for informal lunches around the farmhouse table in the kitchen.

Exquisite furnishings make for hotel like comfort throughout with grown up sofas, super comfy beds and crisp linens.

On a good day you may even spot seals or dolphins in the bay below from the big bay windows.

Outside space is limited but there is a little courtyard and a south facing roof terrace for catching a few rays.

Unusually for St Ives the house also has two off street parking spaces, a real bonus for those in the know.

St Ives is home to four white sandy beaches so you can swim, surf and sunbathe to your heart's content.

Lifeguarded in the summer months, Porthmeor and Porthminster play big brother to the smaller cove of Porthgwidden and the sheltered harbour beach, all surrounded by tempting turquoise waters.

It is an easy five minute downhill walk into the centre of town where you will find galleries choc full of original art and boutique bargains.

Enjoy coffees or cocktails on the waterfront or settle in to one of the many eateries offering seafood, snacks and of course the obligatory Cornish pasty but make sure you look out for the greedy seagulls!

On a clear day we recommend driving west along the coast road towards Sennen Cove and Lands End for incredible views and a good lunch at the award winning Gurnards Head Inn at Zennor on the way.

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About the location

ST IVES

Penzance 6 miles.

One of Cornwall's prettiest harbour towns, St Ives offers narrow streets, tight-packed cottages nestling around the quayside, the Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth museum, fabulous beaches, superb shops, a thriving community of artists, great pubs and restaurants and much more. With its semi Bohemian lifestyle and romantic air, it's easy to see why this is the county's premier holiday resort. The surrounding area has much for the visitor to see and do with abundant wildlife, fabulous coastal walks, top quality surfing and the Celtic mysteries of the Land's End Peninsula are all within easy reach. A superb destination!

Note: Please state at the point of booking if you require beds to be made up differently to that specified. Late notice may mean we are not able to change the configuration in time for your arrival.

Note: Check in time for this property is 4pm.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely house well equipped and comfortable.”

“The shower at the top floor is very poor and bathroom locks need looking at as they get stuck .”

“Firstly, the positive: 1.”

“Beautiful house!”

“This was our 9th time staying at this house fantastic location lovely property would highly recommend anyone.”

“Great location in St Ives with views.”

“Great location and the house is generally functional.”

“Very happy with the property and provided an excellent base for our family for the short time we were in St Ives.”

“Great location!”

“Just finished a weeks stay in Porthmeor Beach House.”

“A wonderful house in one of the best locations overlooking Porthmeor beach.”

“We saw a lot of negative feedback but we had a very good experience.”

“The house was beautiful, and perfect for our party of 9!”

“We had such a wonderful stay at Porthmeor Beach House!”

“Great view but for the windows need a good clean also only 1 parking place not 2 as advertised.”

“This is the second time we’ve stayed at the property, the view keep up coming back.”

“A very well equipped property in a wonderful location.”

“Lovely big house would use again but needs quite a few repairs the en-suites in ...”

“Lovely comfortable house.”

“Very disappointed that I had to speak to you re rubbish left outside property when we arrived, seagulls attacked it and left a huge mess which we had to clear up.”

“Beautiful house with plenty of kitchen equipment.”

“Property dirty, windows filthy, door handle missing off bathroom, all kitchen utensils needed washing.”

“Fantastic house with everything provided .”

“We had another amazing time in this lovely house.”

“Fantastic house in the most amazing location, please note St Ives is very hilly so you must be prepared to walk up the odd hill or two, as long as you are prepared to do this it will be a fantastic holiday for anyone that stays in this wonderful house.”

“Morning, we had a wonderful stay at porthmeor beach house for my dads 70th birthday.”

“We really enjoyed our stay in a house which was both spacious and cosy at the same time, enjoyed magnificent views and was well placed for the town centre with the added bonus of parking in front of the house.”

“The house was perfect in terms of location and the facilities that were needed for 9 people to have an enjoyable holiday.”

“Amazing house and location.”

“We are just back from Porthmeor Beach House after a lovely stay.”

“This was our 4th year in this lovely property.”

“Lovely house in a fantastic location.”

“Every bed room had TV which made early morning viewing of the olympics very easy and comfortable!”

“Beautiful house, good location, a bit hilly and lovely beach .”

“We had another lovely holiday in St Ives.”

“I have a complaint going through.”