Porthmeor
Holiday Cottage in St Ives
Sleeps 4 - Bedrooms 2 - From £525
Property Details
Located a few minutes from the heart of St Ives, Porthmeor is a stunning apartment a few minutes from the amazing Porthminster Beach, a blue flag, sandy beach which is more sheltered than Porthmeor beach the other side of St Ives and hence ideal for families. Explore winding, narrow streets filled with beautiful shops, historic buildings and world class galleries, including The Tate Gallery and The Barbara Hepworth Museum. With so much to do in the town and incredible beaches on your doorstep, Porthmeor is an opportunity not to be missed for anyone looking for a holiday in St Ives.
Accommodation
Ground Floor: Entrance through into communal stair well, Porthmeor - Harlequins 10 is on the 2nd floor.
Second Floor: Entrance hall with doors to: Living room with comfortable L shaped sofa and double lovers seat in the bay window with fantastic views across Carbis Bay, smart TV. Dining room with table and chairs and comfortable seat, further door into kitchen with range of appliances and fully fitted units, table and chairs. Twin bedroom with 3' beds, en-suite shower room with WC and hand basin. Master bedroom with 5' bed, vanity dresser with large mirror. Door to the bathroom which also has a separate entrance from the hall (see floor plan) Bathroom has bath, WC and hand basin
Exterior: Large communal patio area to the front of the property with two picnic benches.
Facilities & Services
Heating is via gas central heating throughout. The kitchen has a range of equipment. There is an electric oven and gas hob, a microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge / freezer, dishwasher and washing / dryer. The sitting room has a large flat-screen digital Smart TV, one with a DVD player. There is an iron & ironing board. There is a hair dryer
Miscellaneous
Electricity, gas, heating, bed linen & towels are all included but you will need to provide your own beach towels. Unfortunately dogs are not accepted at Harlequins. Strictly no smoking is allowed. There is a car parking space to the left of the building. There is a cot and highchair available on request. Unlimited WiFi is available at the property.
General Booking Information
Arrival / Departure is normally a Friday.
Short breaks are available during quieter periods.
£200 pre-authorised to your credit or debit card as a security deposit is required.
Property Location
Skidden House at the bottom of Skidden Hill is the oldest working hotel in the town as well as the first hostelry where Guinness was sold in the UK in circa 1760. St Ives and St Columb Major near Newquay are the only two locations left in Cornwall where 'Hurling the Silver Ball' takes place, once one of Cornwall’s most ancient and intriguing customs. St Ives and Carbis Bay have recently been presented with a Silver Gilt as part of the Britain in Bloom campaign, they also boast some amazing north coast beaches.
But the main draw of the town has always been the stunning golden sands and azure blue waters, with glorious views stretching from Godrevy and Gwithian all the way to Hayle.
Harlequins is central for the areas and villages of the west of Cornwall, Land's End, Mousehole, Penzance and St Michaels Mount. Facilities for golf, sailing, course and sea fishing are all available within easy reach. You can take country and coastal walks or visit local country pubs for well-priced meals or shop in the local super stores in St Ives and Penzance. There are a wealth of gardens to explore. The mines at Lelant, Geevor, Bottalack and Poldark are a short drive away. The Minack Theatre and Porthcurno beach are also well worth a visit.
Property Reviews
4.8 out of 5
A large, clean apartment with stunning views
Reviewed on 22/06/2022This large apartment was clean, comfortable, well stocked and had stunning views. It is only a 10 minute walk into the main town with itA?s beautiful harbour and wonderful beaches. St Ives is a great place to visit with plenty to see and do. There are wonderful coastal walks and we enjoyed The Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth Museum. The Wi-Fi code provided is out of date and we used the code on the back of the router. The shower could do with a bit of a refurb and it does not drain away quickly enough leading to a build up of water in the shower tray. The apartment was good value and I would highly recommend it.
4.8 out of 5
Porthmeor
Reviewed on 10/02/2022This is a spacious flat with good parking and absolutely fabulous views over St Ive's. The entrance stairway could do with refurbishment and a more opaque curtain inside the glazing in the flat door would make it feel more secure. If you want to do any cooking I would recommend taking your own sharp knife. I would definitely choose this flat on a return visit.
4.5 out of 5
Lovely apartment.
Reviewed on 16/09/2021We stayed here for a week. The apartment was very clean and the view from the window is amazing. The beds were comfy and the area was quiet. We met Madeline the owner who was so lovely and nothing was too much trouble for her. I would definitely recommend going to her pub the white heart hotel the food there was amazing and very reasonably priced.
3.3 out of 5
Holiday flat with a view
Reviewed on 09/09/2021Comfortable and spacious accommodation with good beds and facilities. A shower over bath in main bathroom would be beneficial . Some of the doors didnA?t shut properly ! Good location but quite a trek up hill from the beach /harbour ! Tired decor in flat and hall/stairs, would all benefit from updating.
4.3 out of 5
Lovely time
Reviewed on 28/07/2021The appartment was comfortable. Top floor so hard to walk after the hilld in St Ives. Doors were sticking due to temp. Enjoyable stay.
3 out of 5
Functional but not stylish or convenient
Reviewed on 09/06/2021The property is located very high up in St Ives and you do need to be fit and able to climb steep inclines to get about anywhere, there are no comfortable walks to anything convenient. The outside of the property is rather sad looking and the stairs and halls to the flat are unwelcoming, dirty carpets, cobwebby staircase and it smells musty. The flat itself is OK, itA?s clean, not perfect, but acceptable. ItA?s functional but old fashioned and tired looking and also smells musty, I purchased a bottle of febreeze to spray around which helped. There is a great view of the sea which is possibly the only thing in its favour, the weather was fabulous when we stayed, but on rainy days I can imagine you would feel pretty miserable staying in the property, I wouldnA?t stay again, sorry.
4.7 out of 5
Perfect stay
Reviewed on 23/05/2021Lovely apartment in the perfect location. Really loved my stay. Gorgeous views. Very happy with the accommodation and the well supplied kitchen.
4 out of 5
Good apartment and location,
Reviewed on 14/10/2020Overall the apartment was very comfortable, clean and spacious. Excellent views from sitting room. Short walk to coast but very steep climb on way back. The stairs area to the apartment needs repainting. There is a very A? tiredA? look when you enter through the door to the 3 floors.Also the patio area needs a little TLC!
4.2 out of 5
A Stay in St Ives
Reviewed on 07/10/2020A beautiful view of the whole of the bay grabs you as you enter the main living area of the accommodation. The apartment is well furnished and spacious with two bathrooms to facilitate sleeping for 4 people. You will need the ability to walk up and down not only the steps to the property but also to the town but well worth it.
5 out of 5
Covid Vacation Year
Reviewed on 30/09/2020Booked Porthmeor last minute as couldnA?t get in where normally stay. Glad we did as Porthmeor is a spacious apartment with all the things you need during your stay eg washer/dryer, fridge/freezer, dishwasher , WiFi, parking and fabulous views. We probably stayed in flat in evening more than we would normally due to current circumstances but massive tv and so didnA?t really matter. Bit of a walk up hill from Town but you would get that at a lot of places unless you were staying in the centre . Soon got used to it and handy for Belyars Lane which opens up walks behind St Ives Eg to the Monument which is a nice walk. All in all had a fab time and the weather was good too.
4.5 out of 5
Porthmeor St Ives self catering
Reviewed on 16/10/2019This is our second stay at Porthmeor, the property is modern large and very clean. The only thing against this property, it is at the top of St Ives, it is walkable and up a lot of steps if you have mobility problems your forced to take a taxi, this costs less than AGBP5. But overall I would definitely recommend this property and will be returning in the future.
4.5 out of 5
Fantastic stay
Reviewed on 12/05/2019Stayed here for 3 nights and had a really great stay. Excellent location. Property had all the things we needed in it. Great to have a parking space also. Lots of room for us all and amazing views of the beach.
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