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St James Rest - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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Beach nearby
Interior
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 540 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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St Ives, England
  • Place, Porthminster Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthmeor Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the area

St Ives

When you stay at this cottage in St Ives, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of St Ives Harbour and Carbis Bay Beach. .This cottage is 8.7 mi (14 km) from St. Michael's Mount and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from St. Ives Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Porthminster Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 5 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Porthminster Beach Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Harbour Gourmet Fish & Chips - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Porthminster Beach Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Lifeboat Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

St James Rest - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Newly Refurbished to an exceptional Standard """"St James Rest"""" offers an individually accessed and self contained apartment attached to a historic Grade 2 Listed """"Sea Captains House"""" . This impressive yet personal building sits 500m from the Town, the main train station and just above Porthminster Beach. It is also only a 2 minute walk from the main St Ives car park.

St James Rest offers the perfect family coastal retreat. The main bedroom has a king size bed and ensuite bathroom, in addition there is a """"cabin room"""" with full size bunks, a house bathroom and a double sofa bed in the lounge. It has private front and rear entrances and an outside area for """"bistro"""" dinning in fine weather.

I live off site and I have very reliable local support through a professional housekeeping company.

A quiet area of St Ives only a 500m walk down to Portminster Beach and St Ives Town Centre.

There is a water sports equipment storage and wetsuit drying yard to the rear……with outside showers coming very soon…

The Apartment is within easy access of Padstow, Newquay, Perranporth, St Agnes, Carbis Bay, Mousehole, Penzance, Marazion, & Falmouth
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as bike storage.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Soundproofing
  • Unit size: 431 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Reviews

St James Rest - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Durango

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matt was very communicative, and the place was very comfortable and well cared for. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damon R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family of 5

Great place for a short stay for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024