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Flat 2 Seabirds House has the Best Possible Sea Views In St Ives

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Interior
Interior
Bathroom
Interior
Private kitchen
Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 217 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen

Check out the area

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St Ives, England
  • Popular LocationPorthmeor Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt Ives Harbour4 min walk
  • Popular LocationPorthminster Beach7 min walk
  • AirportLands End (LEQ)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Flat 2 Seabirds House has the Best Possible Sea Views In St Ives

Seabirds House is a large Edwardian sea-captain's house with a very commanding position overlooking St Ives and the sea in all directions.
Flat 2 is on the first floor at the front of the house and the views are superb - it’s almost unique in St Ives to be able to see both the crashing waves on the Porthmeor surf beach, and the sheltered harbour beach. It's a studio flat with a bed that drops down from the wall in the sitting room - and can be pushed up, complete with the bedding, during the day. There's a separate kitchen (also with a sea view) and a good size bathroom with bath and shower.

Godrevy Terrace is quiet with very little passing traffic - you'll only hear the wind, the seagulls and the sea itself. Yet it's 2 or 3 minutes down the hill to the lively heart of this bustling little holiday town, and equally quick to get to the 3 main beaches. It takes a little longer to walk back up the very steep hill - and Seabirds is not be suitable for anyone with mobility problems. The flat is bright and modern, comfortable and convenient with everything you need for a holiday, but we don't claim to provide "luxury" accommodation and we don't have dishwashers or very posh kitchens so our prices are reasonable.

We also have a two bedroom flat, Flat 4 Seabirds House, which is on a separate listing - 8145290.
And a small separate one bed flat 100 yards away - our Barnoon Flat - listing 8151990. This flat also has a lovely sea view, over gardens to the harbour.

Property manager

Mary Brown
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Ocean view
Kitchen
The sitting room - and the view.
Holiday Flat In Central St Ives Cornwall, With Lovely Sea View Across Gardens
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Microwave
9.0 out of 10, (53 reviews)
Holiday Flat In Central St Ives Cornwall, With Lovely Sea View Across Gardens

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

St Ives

Located in St Ives, this apartment is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carbis Bay Beach and St. Michael's Mount. St Ives Museum and Paradise Park and JungleBarn are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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St Ives, England

What's nearby

  • Porthmeor Beach - 2 min walk
  • Tate St. Ives - 3 min walk
  • St Ives Harbour - 4 min walk
  • Porthminster Beach - 7 min walk
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 10 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pilchard Press Alehouse - 3 min walk
  • The Sloop Inn - 3 min walk
  • The Rum & Crab Shack - 3 min walk
  • Scoff Troff Cafe - 3 min walk
  • Porthmeor Beach Cafe, St Ives - 3 min walk

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday Treat
"Best view in St Ives" is no exaggeration. Unbelievable. You can also see the sea when lying in bed. Lovely kitchen and bathroom. Great shower with fab pressure. Easy check in and out. Close to everything in the town. Great communication and information provided by hostess. Cant wait to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark F.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
Great value fantastic views
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

allan m.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Experience of flat 2, 1 Godrevy Terrace
Flat was generally as expected. However it was not well stocked with glasses e.g wine glasses (2) were extremely small. No glasses if you wished a gin and tonic and cutlery was in short supply. Could have had more plates etc. Access to keys via safety box not easy to open.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really lovely apartment every we needed. Very Comfortable bed
The apartment view was spectacular. Our first time in St Ives we felt so lucky to have the best view. The only criticism was the blinds they were difficult to open and close and the beautiful sunlight woke us most mornings. We are both shift workers so had hoped to sleep in after 06.00 ! Would love to come back again. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best view in St Ives
Had a great stay at the property, wonderful view over St Ives and its beaches, just a few minutes walk downhill and you reach the harbour. Would defiantly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mary Brown

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Hello! We are Mary and Henry Brown, the owners.
We live in London and have a wonderful team of people in St Ives who help us to take care of Barnoon and Seabirds House. Henry looks after any issues with the building, and I manage the bookings. I really enjoy the contact with our guests - many regulars feel like friends even when all the contact has been by email.
Apart from St Ives and family, our main interest is sailing - in a dinghy on the Thames and a bigger boat on the sea.

Why they chose this property

In 1998 we bought a little flat in Barnoon Terrace, having fallen in love with St Ives, and the view. We let it as well as using it ourselves from the start.
Then we saw another property just up the hill which was in a very sorry state indeed. We bought it and had the inside completely rebuilt, turning the original 7 flatlets into the 5 lovely flats of Seabirds House, taking full advantage of the position. We have now passed flats 1,3 and 5 on to new owners, who will be continuing to let them out for holidays. I can put you in touch , if you are looking to return to one of these flats.
The position of both Seabirds ouse and the Barnoon Flat is great - less than 5 minutes down to Porthmeor beach or the harbour, or the shops and restaurants of the pretty little town. St Ives is lively all year round.

Languages:

English, French

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