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Penhallow is a traditional St Ives fisherman's cottage with lots of charm, so close to harbour beach, sea front and heart of St Ives town. Free WiFi

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Penhallow is a traditional St Ives fisherman's cottage with lots of charm, so close to harbour beach, sea front and heart of St Ives town. Free WiFi

LUXURY FISHERMAN’S COTTAGE | WITH PARKING

Penhallow is professionally marketed and managed by Orange Roofs, a local St Ives holiday rental agency.

Tucked away in one of the oldest and most characterful parts of St Ives, Penhallow is a beautiful fisherman’s cottage blending traditional charm with thoughtful modern luxury. Sleeping up to six guests across three bedrooms and two bathrooms, the cottage also benefits from parking for one car nearby — a valuable addition in the heart of town.

A PEACEFUL LOCATION JUST MOMENTS FROM THE HARBOUR

Hidden quietly behind Mount Zion and accessed via a small passageway, Penhallow enjoys a wonderfully tucked-away feel with very little passing footfall. Despite its peaceful setting, you are only seconds from the harbour front, beaches, restaurants and the independent shops of Fore Street.

The cottage offers the perfect balance between cosy Cornish character and spacious holiday living, spread thoughtfully across three floors.

STYLISH OPEN-PLAN LIVING

Entering on the first floor, you are welcomed into the newly redesigned open-plan living and kitchen space. Decorated in calming coastal tones with carefully chosen furnishings, the room feels both stylish and inviting.

The living area features a comfortable sofa, plush armchair and wood burner — the perfect spot to curl up after beach days or coastal walks. A Smart TV provides easy entertainment for slower evenings indoors.

A BEAUTIFULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN

The kitchen has been designed with both practicality and style in mind, featuring elegant marble worktops and everything needed for relaxed self-catering stays, including:


Fridge-freezer

Oven and grill with built-in microwave

Dishwasher

Washer/dryer

Kettle and toaster

Fully stocked cookware and utensils

A lovely additional touch is the seating spot beside the window, where you can pause with a morning coffee whilst catching glimpses towards St Ives Harbour.

CHARACTERFUL BEDROOMS ACROSS THREE FLOORS

A staircase from the kitchen leads down to the spacious lower-ground-floor bedroom, complete with a king-size bed and beautifully finished en-suite shower room. One particularly memorable feature is the upcycled porthole mirror — originally sourced from a ship and thoughtfully transformed into a striking bathroom detail.

On the second floor are the remaining two bedrooms:

A light and comfortable king-size bedroom with TV and storage.

A charming twin bedroom with coastal-inspired styling.

The family bathroom on this floor includes both a shower and a freestanding bath, ideal for long soaks after sandy days exploring St Ives.
Please note there is a step up into both the bedroom and bathroom areas from the landing, in keeping with the cottage’s traditional character.

A PRIVATE OUTDOOR SPACE

Just outside the front door is a small private courtyard area where guests can enjoy a morning coffee in the sunshine, dry beachwear or store smaller beach essentials such as buckets, spades and bodyboards.

BEACHES, SHOPS & CAFÉS RIGHT ON YOUR DOORSTEP

The location of Penhallow is exceptionally convenient for exploring St Ives on foot. Within moments you can reach:


St Ives Harbour Beach


Porthmeor Beach


The harbour front and West Pier


Independent shops and galleries along Fore Street


Just outside the cottage you’ll also find Mount Zion Coffee — a much-loved local coffee spot where mornings are encouraged to be enjoyed slowly whilst overlooking the harbour towards the RNLI Lifeboat Station.

GOOD TO KNOW


Sleeps up to 6 guests
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Wood burner
Private courtyard area
Parking for one car on Westward Road (approximately 5–8 minutes’ walk away)
Moments from St Ives Harbour
Approximately 5 minutes’ walk to Porthmeor Beach
Smart TV in living room
Traditional cottage layout across three floors


Penhallow is a beautifully styled coastal retreat offering comfort, character and one of the most desirable locations in St Ives — ideal for families, couples or friends looking to experience the town from the heart of it all.

Please refer to the Rental Agreement during the payment stages on VRBO as you are entering a contract between this property owner and yourselves. VRBO cancellation and refund policies apply. Orange Roofs is a professional host. Orange Roofs Cornwall Limited is a St Ives holiday accommodation agency. Please email us at Orange Roofs if you have any specific questions, we will be very happy to help you.

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About the area

St Ives

Located in St Ives, this cottage is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Carbis Bay Beach and St. Michael's Mount can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore St Ives Harbour. Ready for a night out? Consider Acorn Theatre and Gwennap Pit. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • Porthmeor Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Barbara Hepworth Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 10 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mount Zion Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Balcony Bar & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬1 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

A beautiful cottage with everything we needed. Thoroughly enjoyed having a morning coffee on window seat in the kitchen looking at the sea. Very well equipped and perfect location for exploring all of St Ives.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2023
Thank you so much for your review Sarah and we are delighted you had a wonderful stay at Penhallow. The Orange Roofs Team X
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8/10 Good

Carol H.

lovely wee house

house very nice and as described, Kitchen had everything, if you were cooking, which you might have to as the restaurants all need to be booked... fantastic location, close to beaches, Tate etc. customer support was great.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review - I hope you will come back and see the new and improved garden area!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Penhallow St Ives

Beautiful property which was clean and well furnished. It was in a quiet alley with small outdoor space ideal for an evening drink. we stayed with our son and grandson and will return next year with daughter and son in law with grandchildren aged 5 and 7. A great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Penhallow

Everything from the layout to the location was just perfect for us. My wife and I used the basement bedroom (lovely) and my daughter and son-in-law and grandchildren (3 and 1) were upstairs. The proximity to the beach was the icing on the cake (literally less than a minute’s walk) as both kids loved playing there. Within easy reach of eateries of all sorts too, and yet within Penhallow itself was quiet..! Would definitely book there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

We enjoyed our stay in Penhallow, a very well equipped holiday cottage just a stones throw from the harbour. We found it comfortable, clean, and well maintained. The location made it for us, so close to the beach and shops/pubs etc. Home from home let with everything you need for a self catering break in a stunning location, with very nice quality bedding and towels - oh and blankets for a cosy evening!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amandaAl s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place and super comfy beds.

Good. Parking in St Ives is obviously a nightmare, but the trade off woth this place is that you're right on the beach and close to cafes etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing penhallow

This cottage was a brilliant choice for us it had everything you need to make it a good holiday,it was clean and tidy with lovely pictures and fittings a fully equipped kitchen and comfy lounge area and the best thing it’s right on the harbour so what’s not to like,I think the only downside for us is that there is no parking which turned into a bit of a nightmare but didn’t spoil our holiday.I would definitely recommend this cottage to anybody who is looking at going to st Ives.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location

Property clean and had good amenities and good fitting/fixtures. Able to see the sea from the bedroom which was a real bonus
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property

Location is super if it was a bit quieter, eating out was hard work. Everything booked up
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Cottage in a brilliant location, beautifully refurbished and finished to a very high standard.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Little Cottage - Recommended

Initially I did take a sharp intake of breath when I saw the cost of a week's rental at Penhallow. But, as they say, you get what you pay for and this is certainly true of this property. The cottage is really well appointed, beautifully decorated with top brand appliances, even the crockery, cooking knives, saucepans and cutlery are all high quality. The two bathrooms are really nicely fitted out and the beds all very comfortable. We stayed in August and keeping a social distance from other people in the town was quite difficult, it was so busy. But the location of Penhallow was perfect - close enough to all the shops and beaches, but tucked away in a side alley so it is very private and quiet (apart from the seagulls!). The little terrace was great for an evening drink outside and a welcome addition to the property. We loved it. Recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gwen A.

Typical Cornish cottage within level walking distance to harbour and all beaches.

Cottage has outside seating area which we used to store surf board/bodyboards as nowhere in house to do so. As the cottage sleeps six , comfortably and there is an ensuite with sink and toilet downstairs but another shower would have been useful. We did as orange roofs suggested and parked up early then booked a taxi to load up and drop off all our luggage close to the cottage. Have to say Ace taxis as recommended were brilliant and would definitely do this again. When the weather isn't great Penhallows location was perfect for popping to the beache to check out the waves or seeing if the seals were in the harbour or nipping out for a cheeky pasty. The living area isn't huge but then who wants to sit indoors when you have all of St Ives to explore and enjoy 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

well equipped cottage

We all enjoyed our stay in Penhallow. Beautifully decorated, well equipped cottage. Perfect location, would stay here again. Only fault was, we found the basement room very cold and ?damp. Slugs in washroom. I would book to stay here again but only use two upstairs bedrooms.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2023
Hello Christine Thank you so much for your review, that's not good you felt the downstairs area was cold and damp, we will definitely rectify that to make it the warm and cosy room it has been! I wonder if you put the heating on? Also, not nice to share the washroom with a slug! Even they are escaping the British weather! We will be very happy to help you book another holiday in the future, we look forward to hearing from you again soon. Sam (Orange Roofs)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Harold N.

Excellent property

The property was excellent and suited us perfectly. It had all the amenities we could wish for and was very clean. Set in a very secluded spot yet still only 30 mtrs. from the Harbour beach,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Hilary L.

Comfy, homely cottage - great location.

Penhallow is a lovely, well-equipped cottage with a fantastic location, 2 minutes from the sea front. Clean, tasteful and comfy - excellent information provided. Great restaurants in the area - notably Porthminster Kitchen, Blas Burger, Sea Rooms and Scoff Troff
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tanya M.

Fabulous location with great Accommodation

Back home from a fantastic week away staying at Penhallow. We arrived to a clean and homely cottage that was very well equipped. We didn't want for anything. The customer service received from Orange Roofs was exceptional from start to finish. The location of this property is outstanding and we will certainly be recommending it to friends. Thankyou for making our family holiday a great one.
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