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Gull Rock is a Frontline House above Porthmeor Beach, with Amazing Sea Views

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Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player
On the beach
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Gull Rock is a Frontline House above Porthmeor Beach, with Amazing Sea Views

The house is in the heart of St Ives with parking for 4/5 cars directly above the famous surfing beach of Porthmeor with fantastic sea views.. The old town and the harbour are just a short and fairly level walk away. The house has recently been totally refurbished to a very high standard and given a contemporary beach house theme. The property sleeps 12 people with a bathroom, 4 en-suite shower rooms and central heating throughout.

All the main reception rooms and the master bedroom have amazing sea views of Porthmeor Beach taking in the Island and the headland called "The Clodgy". Four of the other bedrooms have some views of the sea and four of the bedrooms have access to a balcony or decked area.

The ground floor contains: A contemporary kitchen/diner with a large bay window and panoramic sea views, TV with DVD player, CD/ radio, and seating for 10/12. A fully fitted kitchen with 2 pyrolytic ovens, hob, 2 dishwashers, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Two twin bedrooms with nautical decoration , one of which has an en-suite shower room, the other is next to a cloakroom with a basin and wc.

The first floor contains: A large lounge overlooking the sea with 3 sofas, 2 rattan chairs, TV and murals of St Ives. Two king size bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms including shower, basin and wc and direct access to the decked area. One king size bedroom opposite the bathroom with private balcony. One bathroom with bath and overhead shower, basin and wc.

The second floor comprises the master bedroom with king size bed, an en-suite shower room and private balcony with views over the Beach.

Outside there are two decked areas with some sea views accessed from the first floor. The first has sun loungers and casual seating and the higher level has garden tables and chairs for dining. There is off street parking for 4/5 cars , a cold outside shower and a garage for storing surfboards etc. with a washing line .

PLEASE NOTE:
Short breaks of 2, 3 or 4 nights are calculated on a percentage basis (not a nightly rate) and are normally, only accepted from November - end of February, unless we still have availability closer to the commencement date.

A two-night break may be booked through this website. You will need to contact us for an exact 3 or 4 night price.

We do not accept a short break during the Christmas week but do accept a 3 or 4 night short break over the New Year.

Property manager

Mrs Penny Bigwood

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

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

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Frontline House above Porthmeor Beach with Amazing Sea Views

About the area

Map
St Ives, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Porthmeor Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 15 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 15 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Balcony Bar & Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪St Eia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Porthmeor Beach Cafe, St Ives - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gull Rock is a Frontline House above Porthmeor Beach, with Amazing Sea Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gull Rock is a Frontline House above Porthmeor Beach, with Amazing Sea Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gull Rock is a Frontline House above Porthmeor Beach, with Amazing Sea Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gull Rock is a Frontline House above Porthmeor Beach, with Amazing Sea Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this St Ives holiday home is just steps away from South West Coast Path Section 20 Trailhead and Porthmeor Beach. South West Coast Path Section 21 Trailhead and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 5 minutes. St Ives Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Gull Rock is a Frontline House above Porthmeor Beach, with Amazing Sea Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Property
a superb 3 storey house with amazing sea views over Porthmeor Beach and the headland. Clean, tidy and well equipped with plenty of external space for entertaining with further sea views. Have stopped in 3 large houses around St Ives so far, and this is by far the best house. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun time in St Ives
The star of the show for this house is the location and the size. We had three families together, totaling 7 adults and 3 kids (all 6 and under). While aspects of the house were challenging with the little ones, overall it was great with the downstairs rooms and various bedroom options. The kitchen was well equipped with dishes and cutlery, though could have used a few more small additions. One other challenge was the steepness of the stairs given the lack of handrails. Overall, it had an amazing view, very easy to get to the beach and into the town, and good parking. Definitely recommended!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Full rock
Location perfect. Facilities perfect. Well maintained. WAs definitely worth the drive down
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for families
Large house. We were a family of 7 and 2 dogs. Plenty of indoor space. Car parking Is important in st ives and we could fit 4 cars. Great location. Well equipped with the exception of the TV which was not internet enabled so no ability to steam films.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect holiday house for large families
Perfect location next to beach and perfect setup for 6 adults and 4 children. House has been very tastefully modernised with the unusual benefit for St Ives of having 4 car spaces.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Richard A.

Family holiday 2022
Excellent location, good size property, good facilities. However there were a few issues with cleanliness. These included, rubbish found under sofa in lounge on arrival, a rotten onion in one of the kitchen cupboards & sweet wrappers under one of the beds. Maybe you might want to consider putting a handrail on the stairs as several of our party found it difficult to go up & down them with nothing to hold on to except the spindles. An enjoyable holiday which with a bit more TLC would have been even better. The question was asked by several members of our party, why such a late check in & such a n early check out?
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Xmas Holiday
The property was unbelievable. well designed to accommodate everyone comfortably
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tidmarsh and Co holiday 2021.
Excellent place to stay everyone enjoyed every minute would love to come back . JOANNE TIDMARSH.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beverley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property for large families and perfect location to Porthmeor Beach
Great!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

claire s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect St Ives House
Perfect position , very comfortable and clean and well equipped . Couldn’t fault this house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandrine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious house with amazing view 9
The house is very well equiped, two dishwashers! Lost of dishes and cutlery. Great for more than one family with domnstairs room with kitchen and big table and upstairs sitting room with lots of couches. If the sun is out you can sit on the terrace with lots of people and look out over the sea. The house has an amazing seaview and is located in a dead end street. This means it is relatively quiet in the busy summerweeks of st ives, walk down the road and your at the beach. A bit further and you'r right in the old towncentre.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petra R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Location
Excellent stay for a one week vacation. Very good equipped although one additional fridge would have been a great add on for 12 people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023