Treat yourselves to a stay in a former fisherman’s cottage in the quaint quarter of St Ives known as Downalong. On the doorstep of the green headland known as the Island, and close to the harbour, this delightful hideaway is also perfect for some of the town’s beaches. Sleeping six guests, it offers characterful and comfortable accommodation, plus a small courtyard for sunning yourselves in on summer days.
Step inside to find bright accommodation, with a friendly ambience and beautiful, exposed stone walls. The open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner is the ideal place for unwinding in with your family and friends after your many trips out to explore this magnificent section of the Cornish coastline. Find a good film on the TV for everyone to enjoy, play lively games and cook up tasty feasts with the fresh produce you have bought. Make your way up to the first floor to discover two of your bedrooms, both of which are doubles. Also at this level is the family bathroom. Head on up to the second floor to find an airy twin bedroom, with some limited head-height due to its sloping ceilings and possibly more suited to children than adults. Take your first cup of tea of the day out into the courtyard when the weather is warm enough. Parking for this property is in public car parks in the surrounding area, which may have a charge.
Art lovers will relish their proximity to both the gallery at Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, 500 metres away. Families seeking a bucket and spade break or surfers eager to hit the waves will find themselves just 150 metres from both Porthgwidden and Bamaluz beaches. Porthmeor Beach, a lovely, sandy beach known for its surfing, is about the same distance on foot.