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Breaking Waves, Downalong, St Ives - Sleeps Six – Dog Friendly

Holiday home with kitchen, a short walk to St Ives Harbour

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels
Floor plan
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
In the heart of Downalong, St Ives, Breaking Waves is a charming fisherman’s cottage offering a pet-friendly haven. Step inside and enjoy the open-plan living area with well-equipped kitchen and comfy sofas or head out to explore nearby golden sandy beaches perfect for surfing or rockpool fun.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 651 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • 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.

Breaking Waves, Downalong, St Ives - Sleeps Six – Dog Friendly

Breaking Waves is a charming, traditional, three storey fisherman’s cottage in the heart of Downalong in St Ives. This pet friendly and tastefully furnished cottage is situated in a tucked away spot, just a short stroll from the golden sandy beaches of Porthmeor and Porthgwidden, perfect for surfing, bathing and rockpool fun. You will also find St Ives’ famous galleries, restaurants, cafés, and boutique shopping only minutes away. Breaking Waves is a super holiday home for a break in St Ives at any time of year.

Step through the door into the open plan living/dining/kitchen area. The well-equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher, fridge with freezer compartment, electric hob and oven, microwave, washing machine and Krups coffee machine which takes Nespresso pods.

The living/dining area includes comfy sofas, a TV offering Apple TV and an extendable dining table seating up to six guests.

On the first floor is the first of the two double bedrooms, a delightful room with a walk-in wardrobe.

The family bathroom is also on the first floor and offers a shower over the bath, heated towel rail, wash basin and WC.

The principal bedroom found on the second floor benefits from a lovely, vaulted ceiling, double bed, TV and en suite shower room with wash basin and WC.

Also on the second floor is the third bedroom which features a vaulted ceiling and has a single bed with a pull-out trundle bed.

Out front of Breaking Waves is a wooden bench great for your morning coffee or a glass of something chilled after a day exploring St Ives.

• Wifi Included
• Linen and Towels Provided
• Dog-Friendly – Max Three Well Behaved Dogs. We’d love to welcome your furry friends! Just let us know in advance. Please note a £20.00 charge per dog applies.
• No Parking Provided
• Check in – 5.00pm
• Check out – 10.00am
• Please note, the log burner/fireplace is for decoration only.
• Access Statement – There are no steps to the front door of Breaking Waves. However, please note that there is one small step down into the property directly after the front door.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • Unit size: 549 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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 that 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Breaking Waves Downalong St Ives Sleeps Six Pet Friendly
Breaking Waves Downalong St Ives Sleeps Six – Pet Friendly
578918

About the area

St Ives is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Carbis Bay Beach and St. Michael's Mount can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore St Ives Harbour. Ready for a night out? Consider Acorn Theatre and Gwennap Pit.
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St Ives, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Porthmeor Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 11 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Porthmeor Beach Café Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Captain's Table - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lifeboat Inn - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Breaking Waves, Downalong, St Ives - Sleeps Six – Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Breaking Waves, Downalong, St Ives - Sleeps Six – Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breaking Waves, Downalong, St Ives - Sleeps Six – Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Breaking Waves, Downalong, St Ives - Sleeps Six – Dog Friendly located?

Situated in St Ives, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of BoatHouse Theatre and St Ives Harbour. Harbour Sand and The Island - Pendinas are just steps away. St Ives Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Breaking Waves, Downalong, St Ives - Sleeps Six – Dog Friendly Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent

Very clean and comfy, well equipped and close to centre, nearby car park
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025