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Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #56859

Architect's Converted Sail Loft on Porthmeor Beach, St. Ives

Location: St. Ives, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Accommodations: Apartment - 4 Bedrooms - 2 Baths - (Sleeps 10)

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View from the window seat - St. Ives, England Apartment on Porthmeor Beach England Beaches

View from the window seat - St. Ives, England Apartment on Porthmeor Beach

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Upper Saltings is part of a 19th Century granite building right on famous Porthmeor Beach. Over the years it has been used for drying nets, fish, sails, and as artists' studios. We have now converted the space to make an extraordinary holiday retreat. The living room is huge (40 feet by 25 feet) with a nine foot wide window seat above the sand and sea.

You may spend most time there mesmerized by the sky and the light which drew so many 20th Century artists to this place: Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth, Bernard Leach, Terry Frost, Patrick Heron, W. Barnes-Graham, all of whose work may be seen in the Tate St Ives Museum further along the beach.

We have used slate, maple, and stainless steel to make a 21st century kitchen with every appliance. What you may remember most is the view from the kitchen sink: surfers riding the waves and spray shooting over the rocks. Under two big skylights (excellent for watching gulls, clouds, and stars), you will find a long dining table, for long convivial meals.

A fireplace, sofas, a yew table with broadband access, low children's tables, wide screen TV, DVD player, board games, and lots of books and art materials provide equipment - even for a rainy day. The four bedrooms have bedside reading lights, cupboards, and good mattresses.There are two doubles, one twin, and one boat-like bunk room. Two bathrooms and a utility room complete the space.

Should this be your first visit to St Ives, you are bound to fall in love with the cobbles, the fishing boats, the many small galleries, the green hills, harbour, and ever changing sea. The cliff path above small coves and basking seals will take you through National Trust land in Penrith to Land's End, past standing stone menhirs, stone circles, and a bronze age village. In this land of the Celts, Cornish is still spoken and sung. For us, it is a magic place; the folk tales are almost believable.

We use Upper Saltings for three main purposes. The first is for a family holiday. Youngsters can have an independent run of the town in safety and build sand castle just below the balcony. The second is as a place for "time-out" to reflect, to read, to paint, and to revel in the elements. The third is for reunions. It is a great place to gather. Additional sleeping quarters can be found in other apartments but it is hard to beat Upper Saltings for a memorable evening - watching the setting of the sun and the rising of the moon, wine glass in hand.

As you can probably tell, we adore being in Upper Saltings and suspect you may too. If you would like a smaller place on Porthmeor Beach, go to Listing #56858. Alternatively if your desired dates in 2008 are already taken, book for 2009!

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England Beaches Sunset over Porthmeor from our living room - St. Ives, England Apartment on Porthmeor Beach

Sunset over Porthmeor from our living room - St. Ives, England Apartment on Porthmeor Beach

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Vacation Rental Features
Amenities
  • Washer
  • Gas Fireplace
Beds
  • Double Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
  • Bunk Bed
Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
View/Location
  • Beachfront
Communications
  • Telephone
  • Broadband Internet
Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Sailing
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding
Other Activities
  • Unique award-winning ecological tourist site, the Eden Project is nearby.

Rates (in Pounds Sterling ): Personal Currency Assistant
Spring Bank Hol May/Summer holidays Jul 19-Sep 5.......£1975/week
New Year week: Dec 29 -Jan 5..........................................£1975/week
Xmas Dec 20/ Jun 28 -Jul 18    .......................................£1800/week
May 31 -  Jun 27 / Sep 6           .....................................£1675/week
Easter & Spring hols  Mar 22; Apr 5 - 25   ......................£1500/week
Apr 26 - May 16/ Sep 13 -26 / Oct 18 - 31 ...................£ 1375/week
Feb 9 - 22 / Mar 29, rest of October ..............................£ 1050/week
Nov-Mar (excl holiday weeks) £950; Nov-Mar weekends £450 *less than 4 guest

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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Handmade maple dining table under  two big skylights - St. Ives, England Apartment on Porthmeor Beach England Beaches

Handmade maple dining table under two big skylights - St. Ives, England Apartment on Porthmeor Beach

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Dates available: Year Round
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Phone: +44 207 607 4989 (England, UK)
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Dates available: Year Round
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.
Click calendar to check for your desired dates.
Phone: +44 207 607 4989 (England, UK)
Please say: "I saw your listing #56859 on VRBO"


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