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Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Dining
In the heart of Downalong, St Eia's location offers a fabulous base to explore all St Ives has to offer. Unwind in this beautifully renovated Fishermans Cottage with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and comfortable lounge with high ceilings. Enjoy fast WiFi access, a welcome hamper on arrival and modern fully equipped kitchen.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location

This is a beautiful Fishermans Cottage situated in a quiet road in the heart of Downalong. The property is nestled between three fabulous family beaches Porthmeor perfect for a spot of surfing, Porthgwidden which has a lovely safe beach perfect for families and the Harbour Beach with the fabulous backdrop of St Ives . We are a 2 minute walk to the shops and outstanding restaurants, the Tate and the Barbara Hepworth musuem. St Eia's location will provide a fabulous base with which to explore all St Ives has to offer.The cottage has been lovingly restored it has still retained a number of features but with a modern feel. This cottage would provide an excellent base for a family beach holiday nothing is too far because of its location you can pop backwards and forwards very easily and everything is on the flat no carrying surfboards up hills! The property is arranged over 4 floors, with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is a modern fully equipped kitchen, dining area with welcome pack on arrival. There is a large comfortable lounge with high ceilings. The third floor has one bedroom with twin beds and a bathroom on that floor. On the top floor there is a double bed with glimpses of the sea and an en-suite, that comprises of a shower toilet and hand basin. The cottage has Wifi access. We have made sure that you have all that you could possibly need, however if you find you need anything further or encounter any problems or issues during your stay, there is a local housekeeper on hand to help you. Entry to the property is by key-safe.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Towels are for the cottage use only and are NOT to be taken to the beach as this will incur a fine.
Rubbish to be separated into general waste and recyclable. Recyclable waste to be put in the clear bag provided. General waste in black bag provided
Both bags to be placed in wheelie bin, outside cottage, before you check out.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Saint Ives, ENG

What's nearby

  • Porthmeor Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 12 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Porthmeor Beach Café Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lifeboat Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Captain's Table - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bamaluz Beach and St Ives Harbour. The Island - Pendinas and St Ives Museum are just steps away. St Ives Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

Everything was great!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time

We all really enjoyed our stay at this cottage. The beds were very comfortable and we all slept well after our days exploring St Ives. The cottage has everything you possibly need and the location perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house

Great house in great location, beds nice and comfy lovely and clean too. Had a lovely stay in the house and pet friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Fabulous cottage well presented comfortable and right in the centre

We had a great time lovely cottage in a great location we would use this cottage again really homely feel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Lovely cottage, well-equipped, and great location - many thanks 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location lovely cottage

Quite a lot of stairs (four rooms on four floors) but nice layout.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cottage Perfect Location

Great cottage really homely and a very comfortable stay, Owner answered all questions before our stay right away. 5 star rating across the board
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lesley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishermans Cottage

Lovely quaint cottage in a perfect location for the beach, shops and restaurants. Our first visit to St Ives but it wont be our last, it really is stunning
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

Beautifully appointed, great location!

We enjoyed a very relaxing winter break at 4 St.Eia. Comfortable warm and a short walk to the town and beaches. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Judy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St ives

Lovely property well situated and equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

LYNNE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

We love this cottage, we've book it for the last 5 years
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely centrally located cottage in St Ives

Beautiful cottage Stayed for an spring long weekend. 4 floors - very clean & well equipped. Good communication with owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic little town house.

Fabulous little town home. Absolutely ideal for a few days in St Ives. So close to the beaches. Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Great property. Great location. Fab!! Will be back thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

LYNNE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

HOME FROM HOME

This property is great near to all amenities... You have a great cleaner of your property, every thing was lovely.. I will be booking again next year if possible.. Thanks A. LM Brecknock and Family
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Simon W.

Fantastic position

We had a great holiday in your cottage, everything we needed was at hand. We especially liked that it was in a quieter part of St Ives but incredibly near to a nice beach. We also liked that fact that it's near to great restaurants and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

lorna m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We just wanted a beautiful location quiet and lots of little coffee stops sea front and sister time

Lovely cosy homely cottage. Minutes from the sea front. Everything you’d want and more. Lots of games in premises for a rainy day to!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui B.

Very well appointed comfortable cottage, well positioned for town centre & a long stay carpark

We had a great time in St Ives and the convenient position of the cottage allowed us to come and go as we pleased with no need to use the car . Cottage well equipped and everything we needed was available . Kitchen, bathroom and ensuite newly fitted out . Overall an ideal holiday base .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2016

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Lovely house and a great location which means everything is only a short walk away.

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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was quiet , clean, homely yet modern , very well equipped kitchen, extremely handy location within short wa short walking distance to the beaches pubs restaurants and shops. Excellent hosts and a lovely welcome pack waiting for us. Four floors were fine for us but if you struggle with stairs might be difficult.we will definitely be booking this gorgeous fisherman's cottage again! andshops..Exxellent
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Just lovely

We stayed there (3 adults) for 3 nights and had such lovely time. The house instantly makes you feel at home as soon as you walk through the door. It is decorated with so much thought given and love, I really enjoyed it. Also the welcome pack was such a lovely addition. Best of all is the very central location to the harbour and the main shopping areas, as well as the Tate Gallery. It literally is the perfect location in St. Ives. We had such a wonderful time and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The most amazing 10 days in St Ives 😊

We had the most fantastic time in St Ives. We stayed in Andy & Emma’s lovely house for 10 nights in August with our two boys and it was just perfect. The house is very comfortable and the decoration has been very well thought out. The beds were very comfy and it was great to have two shower rooms. The location was fab for the beaches & the town. A big thank you to Karen the housekeeper who was very helpful during our stay. We will definitely be back next year. 🥰
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Manuela L.

Great location, great little cottage.

We've stayed in the 'downalong' for the last 17 years and 4 St Eia is certainly one of our favourite cottages. It's beautifully appointed and decorated inside and very comfortable and cosy. Like most typical downalong cottages it is compact, but the living areas feel spacious and airy, and the owners are honest and explain in their details that there are 4 flights of stairs, so you know what to expect; it's great exercise, but just don't forget to bring down everything you need from pretty master bedroom in the eaves! The owners are extremely helpful, communication is easy and there is a local housekeeper at hand if you have any problems. Thanks Emma and Andy for a fantastic holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stewarrt R.

Fishermans Cottage St Aia Street

The cottage is very stylish inside. It is really lovely. The three of us stayed there for a week and we became very fond of it. I hope people realize the front door is a barn door. You can open the top half and let the fresh air of the street come into the kitchen. We had some problems with the washing machine and it was sorted out immediately by Andy and Emma. St Ives is an amazing place and the cottage is right in the middle of it.. A magical experience.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

A beautiful cottage with everything you need in a great location

A great cottage finished to a high standard with everything there you could need for cooking etc. In a great location only a 5 minute walk to all the beaches,shops,restaurants and pubs. Our children loved porthgwidden beach the most,but porthmeor beach definatley worth a visit for surfing/bodyboarding. It was a challenge driving around to the cottage in my pickup truck,but once unloaded we parked up at the rugby club which was £35 for a 7 day parking pass,and there is a bus service which takes you back down into the town which is really handy as getting a parking space in the town is not easy. We loved our stay at this cottage and st Ives and we will be back. The Goddard family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

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