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GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Indoor pool, a heated pool, pool loungers
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedroomsSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking

Bookings are on the basis of a 15:00 arrival and 10:00 departure.

Tucked away, a stones throw from the hustle and bustle of St. Ives, The apartment is a calm beach retreat perched above Porthminster Beach. Boutique hotel styling with GOLD Award by Visit England Quality in Tourism.

Your rental includes a dedicated parking space and unlimited access to the adjacent Harbour Hotel for two people through the apartment’s membership. Facilities include: pool with hydro jet, jacuzzi, steam room, dry sauna, gym and sun bathing terrace with loungers. Card can be used by any two guests at a time and offers a 20% discount, food, drinks and treatments at the hotel.

Inside the apartment, Each room has been individually set by the designer behind the Queen Mary 2 interiors. The Apartment is furnished to a high standard with custom furniture and fixtures and fittings by Pierre Frey and Philippe Starck. Art Nouveau wardrobes, original deco photographs of local scenes, and a whopping chandelier give a contemporary-classic twist to the beachside location.

Previous guests say in the Visitors' Book:

"What a gem of an apartment." [Will and Barbara]
"The apartment is beautiful." [Karen & Craig]
"Very stylish apartment, well equipped with everything you need" [The Browns]
"Many thoughtful touches...especially the very comfortable beds." [Gill & Kate]
"This booking has been fantastic from start to finish. Your communication is welcoming and efficient and can't wait to stay again" [Becky & friends]

The Apartment includes high-speed broadband and a 32’ HD surround-sound HD TV system with Netflix and YouView. Personal touches include board games, and a welcome tray on arrival. Nespresso machine and capsules.

Front bedroom: Art Nouveau wardrobe and exquisitely comfortable bed (5ft width). French door leading directly onto the terrace with ocean and harbor views. Minimalist en-suite with rain shower, Philippe Starck fittings and low-level LED night-lighting.

Rear bedroom: Dressing area with Ralph-Lauren style black dresser, 'zip-n-link' beds for flexible accommodation as twin beds or a king-size. Separate bathroom with low-level LED night-lighting, Italian-designed sink and dark Italian stone tiling.

Lounge: Engulfing wing chairs, sofa, reading lamps, antique chandelier, dark wood floors and light linen rug. High-end surround sound system with 32' LCD TV, YouView box with Netflix.

Dining Area: Round glass table with 4 contemporary back fabric chairs, two of which offer harbour and ocean views.

Kitchen Area: Fully equipped with washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave (with browning grill), electric cooker and hob fridge and freezer. Black granite counter tops and stainless appliances. Nespresso machine and cafetière (plunger style) for coffee.

Veranda: Modern eating area for 4, halogen heater, two planters with succulents, agave-family evergreens and lampranthus flowering in early summer. Sweeping views of St. Ives Harbour and Bay.

The Apartment has a dedicated parking space right in front. All bed linen and towels are provided. Just bring beach towels. Electricity, gas, water, parking, wireless internet included in the rental.

Booking and Arrival Information:

- Check the availability and rates for your preferred dates
- Complete the booking form this web site
- Pay your deposit and balance with a credit card via this website
- Contact me to say whether you would like the second bedroom to be made up with twin beds or a Super King-sized bed
- Pick-up the keys from a secure lock box at the apartment on arrival
- The Apartment's dedicated parking space is right in front, level with property entrance (see Accessibility below).

Accessibility:
The apartment is a 3 minute walk from St. Ives train station up a short but steep hill (with views from the veranda as the pay-back). Access by car is via a steep, single lane private. The parking space, in front of the apartment, is on an upward slope. UNSUITABLE FOR PARKING A LARGE SUV (please note: the owner has parked a BMW X5 in the space however manoeuvring a car this size into the space when the adjacent space is occupied is not advised).

Property manager

Alan Hocking

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • LCD TV
  • Netflix
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 646 square feet

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Exterior detail

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Washer
Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit 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

Property is also known as

Quality Tourism Gold Award Overlooking Porthminster Beach
Gold Award Spa Gym Pool Membership bay View Terrace Parking
Quality in Tourism Gold Award Overlooking Porthminster Beach

About the area

Map
St. Ives, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Porthminster Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 7 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St.Ives Brewery - the Brewhouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Hain Line - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bier Huis Grand Cafe - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking located?

This family-friendly St Ives apartment building is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Porthminster Beach, Harbour Sand and Barbara Hepworth Museum. St. Ives Theatre and New Millennium Gallery are also within 10 minutes. St Ives Station is 7 minutes by foot and Carbis Bay Station is 25 minutes.

GOLD Award, spa, gym, pool membership, bay view terrace, parking Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Primrose Valley
Beautiful property in a spectacular location. Easy to access Port Minster beach. We found the road to the property an absolute nightmare!! We had to reverse back down the hill on several occasions and the top of the road was completely blocked by a Waitrose van when we left!! Definitely not gor the faint hearted!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing spot away from St Ives centre
During the booking and information gathering stage Alan Hocking was very helpful and responsive. The property description (images and words) is thorough and accurate; so no surprises on arrival. As the living area (combined dining room, lounge, kitchen) is quite small, it would have been tempting for the owner to enhance the image to make it look bigger; he hasn't so what you see is what you get. It should be noted that if guests intend to prepare substantial meals, there is minimal food preparation space. Also a big supermarket shop could be a problem as there is nowhere to store goods except the fridge and small freezer (we had to empty a couple of cupboards of pots/pans to make food storage space.) There were a couple of minor maintenance issues early in the stay, but the local agent Sandy Toes was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent !
Very impressive to find somewhere with 2 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The views are amazing and it’s only 1 mins walk down to Porthminster Beach & the Cafe. Just below the Harbour Hotel where you get a discount on their facilities. The access road is steep & the parking space is a bit tight; not recommended for Chelsea Tractors ! Great for a weekend break. Alan & Sandy Toes very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

doug d.

Liked: Cleanliness
St Ives
Very nice place; white knuckle drive down 1 lane road and steep hill though.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlton M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas holiday in St Ives
The property was well appointed, with high quality fixtures and fittings throughout. The apartment is literally 2 mins walk from the beach and there railway station. We had a great week, and would consider going back again next Christmas time. Parking so close to town is a real advantage.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate B., Solihull England

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
This property was conveniently located near to the Harbour Hotel where we were getting married half way through our week's stay. Our reason for booking here was its location and also the added bonus of being able to use the spa facilities. It was a lovely apartment and we very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

carol w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
My friend and I stayed for a few days and were very comfortable in the apartment. We enjoyed the facilities at the hotel next door very much. Close to beach and an easy walk into st Ives. However you need to be a confident driver to deal with the very steep approach / parking experience and also the hill that leads to the main road where there is a very steep one way hill and a blind corner at the top. Stressing about this spoiled our holiday a little, however everything else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray C., Magrath

Liked: Cleanliness
Location location location
Wonderful place. Challenge to park but we were fully warned. Easy and quick walk into town and the beach. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time in your beautiful apartment, everything was perfect including the location,.
Beautiful house in a beautiful location with gorgeous views. Fab holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Break
Excellent location with parking on site right by Porthmeor beach. Clean apartment with excellent facilities. Very helpful owner, loads of info supplied Kitchen area a bit small but it's as per the photo Spacious bedrooms and good ensuites.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent communication with the owner. Property description & accuracy are spot on.
This apartment, especially the beds, Is very comfortable,. The decor is tasteful, with good quality furnishings and was warm and welcoming on our arrival. As stated on the description, the narrow lane down through Primrose Valley is not for the inexperienced driver & the allocated parking space takes a little negotiation. HOWEVER, this should not deter you as the location is perfect for the short walk into St Ives along the promenade, as well as the wonderful Porthminster Beach Cafe next to the sea, 3 minutes stroll from your front door. Definitely a gem to return to!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katelijne

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esther N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant little apartment in great location
We really enjoyed our week in the apartment. All kitted out with everything we needed and the location was fantastic to make our stay really enjoyable and memorable. Would definitely recommend to other families. The weather stayed good for us - very mild for late December. Would love to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seaside retreat
All correspondence with the owner was speedy and very helpful. A lovely apartment at the seaside with the added bonus of passes to the health spa in the local hotel. Great location for walking into town too. Would recommend for two couples or small family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul W., Hartlepool

Liked: Cleanliness
Wilsons
The property could not have been located better for a short stroll to the beach and the center of town with numerous excellent shops and restaurant's.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful holiday
This property is well presented and a lovely 10 min walk back into St Ives and on top of Porthminster beach. Don’t be out off by comments on the parking my BMW 320 fitted in fine. A lovely stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week in St Ives
Superb apartment well designed and decorated. Location was perfect for us with a gentle stroll to the centre of town, beach very very close. Don’t let the very short steep drive put you off, having the parking space is invaluable. Would definitely stay again, thanks Alan for your superb communication and information on the run up to our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy apartment minutes from fantastic beach.
Just returned from a lovely week in St Ives. The approach to the apartment is down a narrow lane, turning off a very busy road. Parking was initially a bit hair- raising as the space is on a steep slope in a corner. I only have a Mini and decided to reverse in, which was tricky and there was a strong smell of burning rubber afterwards! That’s really the only negative comment. The apartment is beautifully equipped and both bedrooms comfortable with lovely side sea views from the front one. The kitchen area is cleverly designed though compact. Many restaurants were booked and some closed due to Covid staffing issues but it didn’t spoil the week at all. The weather was better than forecast and beautiful Porthminster Beach is a few minutes walk away down a short hill. It’s a 10 minute walk to st Ives along a level path. So convenient. We also explored the area driving to Cape Cornwall, Pendeen Lighthouse and Penzance. A stunning part of the world. Will definitely return and would happily stay at Primrose Court again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection after lockdown
This property is absolutely stunning! The location is incredible, literally a stones throw from the beach. The apartment is designed and decorated to a beautiful standard and Alan was very lovely, accommodating and prompt in all of our communications. The area is beautiful, so many beaches to explore - I highly recommend the costal walk to Carbis Bay Beach and visiting Hayle beach if you have chance too. The kids loved the apartment and we would stay there again in a heartbeat. Thank you Alan for giving us such a lovely holiday particularly after a year of not leaving Birmingham!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gerard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week Getaway
We heard 4 days before our trip to St. Ives that the house we had rented had been flooded and would not be available. Alan (the owner) could not have been more helpful to accommodate our request, even extending our stay at the last minute too. We have a young family and the kids really enjoyed the access to the swimming pool on a daily basis at the local hotel and they also had a couple of tennis lessons at the clay courts just across from the apartment. The apartment is central to everything (don't be put off by comments on parking, we have an estate and managed easily) and a short stroll along the waterfront into town, admittedly after walking down a reasonably steep hill. We went to Porthminster Beach Cafe pretty much every day and enjoyed watching the kids play on the beach (in December!). The apartment had everything we needed and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The property is a great location, it is on a hill so be prepared. You have sea views from the property and veranda and it is a five minute walk to the centre of St Ives . I would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Oldham

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
Very stylish apartment with everything that we needed for our stay. Amazing views of the beach & harbour from the balcony. We loved having breakfast each day on the balcony enjoying this view. Just 2 minute walk to the beach and 5 minutes to the harbour making this a perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Trevor W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy new year!
Beautiful setting ideal for town’s celebrations. Apartment excellent except for parking ! It was extremely awkward at times impossible. Although described as “a bit tricky” with all the other spaces occupied by large cars it was impossible to manoeuvre into our allocated space. As town parking at this time of the year is non existent this point alone would mean WE won’t rebook.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable apartment in a fabulous location. All mod cons. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donna O.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Gem in St. Ives
A very well appointed, comfortable apartment with a lovely water view. It’s located a short walk away from Porthminster Beach and the center of St. Ives. Our host Alan thought of everything to to ensure a throughly pleasant experience. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019