About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Sixpence Cottage in St Ives offers two bedrooms and three bathrooms. The living room features a dining area and a TV, ensuring a pleasant stay. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and oven. Additional amenities include a hairdryer, dining table, and electric kettle. Prime Location: Located a few steps from Bamaluz Beach and a 4-minute walk to Tate St Ives, the property is 17 mi from Land's End Airport. Nearby attractions include Carbis Bay (2.8 mi) and St Michael's Mount (9.9 mi). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location and room cleanliness, Sixpence Cottage provides a comfortable and hassle-free stay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in St Ives, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!


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Stuart
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location. Very close to the harbour and shops etc
Cornwell
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location was great. The cottage was very well decorated and comfortable
Laura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location and had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay
Warren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location near to quayside. A beautifully converted fisherman's cottage; great decor, artwork, and furniture.
Jayne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Amazing location, well equipped and styled cottage
Sarbjit
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location close to the Harbour, the property had everything you would need. It was clean and well maintained. If you were stopping in, there were books, games etc to keep you occupied.
Janis
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location was ideal for us. Lovely cottage. Very well equiped.
Clive
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed. The standard of accommodation was very good. We wanted to be close to the harbour and this ticked the box for us as it was easy to go into the town and use the shops, pubs and restaurants.

Managed by Cornish Riviera Holidays Ltd

Company review score: 8.6Based on 165 reviews from 65 properties
65 managed properties

Company info

Established in 1984, we are a family-run agency based in the heart of St Ives. Local, friendly and trusted, we bring decades of experience in holiday home lettings and an in-depth knowledge of the area. While we specialise in properties throughout St Ives, we proudly cover the wider West Cornwall region.

Property info

Sixpence Cottage is tastefully decorated in a comfortable mid-century style to reflect the artistic heritage of St Ives. Built over 3 floors on a listed terrace of old fishermen’s cottages located just off the Harbour, you are only a few minutes’ stroll to the town centre and main beach of Porthmeor. This fantastic property is quiet and unassuming in its charm. Ground Floor Approached from the shared courtyard. Kitchen. Contemporary style with tiled floor, Belfast sink and granite worktops. Electric oven with gas hob, larder fridge, freezer, slimline dishwasher, microwave and washing machine. Table and chairs for 4. Shower room. Shower, pedestal wash basin, WC and heated towel rail. Spiral staircase leading to: First Floor Sitting room. Furnished with a studio couch (converts to double bed), armchair, rocking chair and window seat, Smart TV, WiFi, footstool, coffee table, books and games. Window seat to the front of the property. There is additional access via external steps to this level. The spiral staircase continues to: Second Floor Bedroom 1. Double bed, hanging space. Chest of drawers and wall-mounted Smart TV. En-suite shower room with WC and wash basin. Bedroom 2. Spacious twin bedded room with bedside tables, hanging and drawer space. Flat-screen TV and window seat to the front. En-suite WC and wash basin. The living areas accommodate up to 4 adults comfortably. Access to all floors via spiral staircases may not be suitable for those with limited mobility, babies or toddlers. Please refer to the photographs to view the spiral staircases. Young children are to be supervised. One dog is accepted on the ground floor only.

Neighborhood info

Sixpence Cottage is set on Carnglaze Place, a historic cobbled lane in the heart of St Ives’ charming Downalong area. This pedestrian-only street is full of character, lined with traditional fishermen’s cottages, yet is just a few minutes’ walk from the lively harbour and town centre. Fore Street’s independent shops, cafés, galleries, and restaurants are all within easy walking distance, as are St Ives’ stunning beaches. Porthmeor Beach, popular with surfers, is just a short stroll away, with Porthgwidden, Harbour Beach, and dog-friendly Bamaluz Beach also nearby. The South West Coast Path is close for walkers and nature lovers. Island and Barnoon car parks are nearby for convenient access if arriving by car. Sixpence Cottage combines a peaceful, tucked-away setting with excellent access to all St Ives has to offer.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Sixpence Cottage, a few steps from the harbour!

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi

House rules

Sixpence Cottage, a few steps from the harbour! takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £200 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about $270. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Sixpence Cottage, a few steps from the harbour! of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A damage deposit of £200 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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