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Atlantic Retreat, 10a Ventnor Terrace

St Ives, Cornwall
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Apartment
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Stylish, family-friendly, first-floor apartment situated at the top of Porthmeor Hill
  • Enjoy sea views across to the island from the bedroom and lounge
  • Located in the heart of the beautiful seaside town of St Ives, with access to shops, pubs, and restaurants

Overview
Property code: OC-VEN10A

Whisk your family away to this ideally located property in the beautiful seaside town of St Ives. Read your book in the stunning bay window seat and then immerse yourself in the Cornish way of life, with sandy shores, dramatic coast paths and a plethora of cuisines for you to sample.

This beachside bolthole has a cosy and compact layout and is decorated with an underlying nautical theme throughout. At the heart of the home, and the place you’ll spend the most time, is the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, which is the perfect place to relax with a book or watch a film on the TV. After a long day of exploring, enjoy great food with a glass of wine around the central dining table before retiring to the sofa. Scrub up in the shower room and climb into crisp bedding in the wonderful king-size room with lovely views across the rooftops and out to sea. Down the hall, the kids will love the fun that the bunk room provides. In the morning, pop your freshly brewed coffee in your travel mug and walk 200 metres to the superb shores of Porthmeor Beach.

With the beach on your doorstep, this holiday home is ideal for adults and kids alike. Arguably St Ives’ premier beach, Porthmeor, consists of a long stretch of golden sand overlooked by the renowned Tate Gallery. While away hours whilst people-watching or travel to one of three other local beaches for a change of scenery – Porthgwidden, Porthminster and Harbour Beach. Visit St Ives’ picturesque harbour to amble around independent shops and galleries before choosing where to eat from the plethora of award-winning, family-friendly restaurants.

NOTES: On-site parking space 10ft wide by 16ft long for 1 car located at the bottom of the entrance steps to the property (caution needed when reversing due to turning space). The Steps to the entrance of the property are steep and narrow, approach with care. 

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 bunk bedroom
  • 1 bathroom – 1 bathroom with shower and WC
  • Electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine
  • TV/DVD
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Free Wifi available
  • Private parking for 1 car (10ft wide by 16ft long)
  • Nearest shop and pub 0.5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Paula Hart

This property is personally managed by Paula.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 11 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Ian 5th January 2026

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apartment was ok but had a few issues which have been raised to the holiday cottages and owner via feedback page.

Reviewed by Richard 31st August 2025

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Good location , comfortable and great value with the parking spot ( be it a challenge to get in and out )

Reviewed by Emma 22nd August 2025

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Have to agree with other guest comments on this property. Parking is a nightmare, with a very small, tight space to park in. Traffic noise was awful at the front of the apartment, keeping our young daughter awake. Bulb was out in the main bedroom, kitchen equipment was very sparse, with no oven trays or gloves, no tea/coffee, salt/pepper etc and agRead moreain, only one loo roll to last us the week. Also, only 1 tea towel, with nothing provided to use in the washing machine when it needed cleaning. Certainly would not recommend this property for a young family. Hide

Reviewed by Owain 3rd August 2025

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Parking is a struggle. Small cars are fine but large ones wouldn't be ok. Very nice place to stay perfect location for beaches and places to eat out.

Reviewed by Lorraine 22nd July 2025

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The flat was ok, nice inside, but didnt realise untill the day we arrived, there were so many stairs sadly due to that & the car park we probably wouldnt come back, but the flat was nice inside!

Reviewed by Eric 6th July 2025

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Living room furniture general upholstery filthy. Kitchen equipment poor , no oven gloves , baking trays etc , no wine glasses . Main complaint is that the shower casing was leaking in use , black mould all underneath which cannot be safe : electricity and water dont mix !!! No bedroom main light wiorking no spare bulbs . Parking is a joke withRead more other vehicles parked , unloading and loading so difficult. 3 steep flights of steps with luggage a joke . Traffic noise horrendous and front double glazed windows in very poor condition. Overall a very tired and disappointing property not worth the money needs a safety check especially the shower its dangerous!!! Hide

Reviewed by Ray 16th May 2025

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Apartment clean and tidy. However, the kitchen equipment and utensils need an upgrade. Access stairs rather steep if you are unsteady on your feet. Parking is a nightmare. There are better apartments within St Ives at a similar price. The website rating is inaccurate.

Reviewed by Sanjay 27th April 2025

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Overall a lovely stay. The sea views were lovely and the location is ideal to drive to sites and walks across Cornwall, as well as the local beach. The flat was clean and set up all ready for us. New washing up liquid and hand soap in the kitchen, as well as clean crockery (important as we have allergies in the family!) The fridge had plenty oRead moref space and the window seat was a lovely touch and great spot for looking out to sea. The heater in the main bedroom didn't work and when we reported it, they offered to come and sort it the very next day. The allocated parking is down an alley which is difficult to get into/out of via forward and reverse bay parking. We drove a Vauxhall Zafira and struggled to park in the allocated space. We ended up using a space in the same area that happened to be unoccupied during our stay - the area is allocated for 3 cars - 2 are for holiday flats and 1 for a local resident. To get out of the parking space, we had to drive further down the alley and use someone else's driveway to turn around in. If you own anything larger than a Mini or a Smart car, you will struggle to park here!! Hide

Reviewed by Margaret 29th September 2024

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There was such a gap between all the welcoming words in the messages beforehand and the reality when we got there that was no soap and only one toilet roll - for four people for a week?! Such a small outlay on those two things, and maybe a couple of tea bags and some milk, would have made the flat genuinely welcoming. It felt mean-spirited, which iRead mores a pity as its a nice flat and the beds were comfortable. Hide

Reviewed by Andy 11th August 2024

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Great apartment in perfect location a few minutes from the beach. Note that the parking is via an unmade road to the rear and is very tight. Difficult in an X1, anything bigger I think youd need to park elsewhere

Reviewed by Isabel 23rd July 2024

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Cornish Horizons is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.