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Gorgeous artist's cottage with secluded garden and sea views from all rooms.
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
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Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Gorgeous artist's cottage with secluded garden and sea views from all rooms.
A unique and beautifully designed artist’s cottage full of original and interesting features, with an idyllic, sunny and secluded raised garden. It is situated in a quiet lane close to the Barbara Hepworth and Trewyn gardens, and is only two minutes stroll from the main cobbled streets, restaurants, harbour and sandy beaches.
It has two good sized bedrooms (one with a double bed and one with two singles), and comfortably accommodates four people. Both bedrooms look out over the garden and sea beyond. The cottage has been stylishly renovated with a light and airy open plan feel with plenty of sky lights and different levels giving it a distinctive and original feel. The many features include the unique hand made wood burner and fireplace, ceramic and marble worktops and natural rose coloured slate floor in the kitchen, wooden shutters on the bedroom sash windows and hand-crafted woodwork throughout.
The sunny conservatory / dining room is surrounded by the beautiful raised garden and curved deck full of subtropical plants, flowers and fruit trees. The sunny south facing garden looks down over the harbour. The curved raised deck has a tree growing through it and is a magical place to lie in the hammock under the tree canopy, to have breakfast on a sunny morning, looking out to the sea, or to enjoy alfresco dining at the garden table surrounded by Jasmine, Passion flowers and sub tropical plants.
Garden Cottage is described by so many of our guests as a “hidden gem” and once they have stayed, most of our guests return year after year. It is perfectly situated only a short stroll to the restaurants and beaches and yet the lane is very quiet and peaceful with stunning sea views. The elevated secluded garden is a rare feature to have in St Ives and is tended weekly by the owner who is an artist (and keen gardener)! The owner lives in St Ives and her and her husband lovingly look after it themselves and so guests are assured that it will always be beautifully cared for, cleaned and presented with fresh flowers, milk, biscuits, tea and coffee, and many other essentials and homely touches.
If you’d like to avoid the high commission charges on this site you can go to one I pay a yearly fee for and so it is free from extra fees for guests and quite a lot cheaper. It’s garden cottage stives (all as one word with the usual British ending)… sorry I’m not allowed to spell it out. You will also find my contact details there incase you’d like to talk to me about any aspect of the cottage before deciding to book.
Thank you, Rachael
It has two good sized bedrooms (one with a double bed and one with two singles), and comfortably accommodates four people. Both bedrooms look out over the garden and sea beyond. The cottage has been stylishly renovated with a light and airy open plan feel with plenty of sky lights and different levels giving it a distinctive and original feel. The many features include the unique hand made wood burner and fireplace, ceramic and marble worktops and natural rose coloured slate floor in the kitchen, wooden shutters on the bedroom sash windows and hand-crafted woodwork throughout.
The sunny conservatory / dining room is surrounded by the beautiful raised garden and curved deck full of subtropical plants, flowers and fruit trees. The sunny south facing garden looks down over the harbour. The curved raised deck has a tree growing through it and is a magical place to lie in the hammock under the tree canopy, to have breakfast on a sunny morning, looking out to the sea, or to enjoy alfresco dining at the garden table surrounded by Jasmine, Passion flowers and sub tropical plants.
Garden Cottage is described by so many of our guests as a “hidden gem” and once they have stayed, most of our guests return year after year. It is perfectly situated only a short stroll to the restaurants and beaches and yet the lane is very quiet and peaceful with stunning sea views. The elevated secluded garden is a rare feature to have in St Ives and is tended weekly by the owner who is an artist (and keen gardener)! The owner lives in St Ives and her and her husband lovingly look after it themselves and so guests are assured that it will always be beautifully cared for, cleaned and presented with fresh flowers, milk, biscuits, tea and coffee, and many other essentials and homely touches.
If you’d like to avoid the high commission charges on this site you can go to one I pay a yearly fee for and so it is free from extra fees for guests and quite a lot cheaper. It’s garden cottage stives (all as one word with the usual British ending)… sorry I’m not allowed to spell it out. You will also find my contact details there incase you’d like to talk to me about any aspect of the cottage before deciding to book.
Thank you, Rachael
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Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Sea view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
St Ives
Located in St Ives, this cottage is near the beach. St. Michael's Mount and Chysauster Ancient Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Marazion Marsh. Travelling with kids? Consider St Ives Society of Artists and St Ives Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.

st Ives, ENG
What's nearby
- Porthmeor Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Tate St. Ives - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- St Ives Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Porthminster Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Porthgwidden Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- St. Eia - 4 min walk
- Porthmeor Beach Café Bar - 6 min walk
- Harbour Gourmet Fish & Chips - 3 min walk
- Hub - 3 min walk
- The Cornish Bakery - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
25 Jun 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Peter H.
22 Feb 2019
Fabulous location and very creativity decorated.
Peter H.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
David M.
4 Feb 2017
Fantastic Holiday Cottage
David M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017
10/10 Excellent
Tracey Musgrove
31 Mar 2018
Another lovely relaxing week at Garden Cottage!
Tracey Musgrove
10/10 Excellent
Roseann W.
4 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location in Heart of St. Ives
Roseann W.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Christian G.
4 May 2019
Beautiful quiet and comfortable
Christian G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
10/10 Excellent
Claire B.
20 Feb 2019
A very special place
Claire B.
10/10 Excellent
Liz H.
17 Nov 2018
Clean, warm and cosy cottage at Christmastime
Liz H.
10/10 Excellent
Janice B.
8 May 2018
Wonderful getawsy
Janice B.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Christine E.
13 Jun 2017
Lovely cottage - a true home from home!
Christine E.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
d m.
23 Apr 2017
Fantastic location and lovely cottage
d m.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Geraldine D., Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK
21 Feb 2017
A real Cornish gem
Geraldine D.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Alison O.
3 Jan 2017
Delightful cottage in desirable location
Alison O.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016
About the host
Hosted by Rachael Kantaris
Rachael and Christian live in St Ives with their three young daughters. Rachael is a printmaker and painter. She has a painting studio near the beach and also runs the Porthmeor Print Workshop where she makes colour etchings and teaches either for schools, adults, or for the School of Painting. . Christian is a carpenter, musician and property renovator. He does the maintainance on many of the holiday properties in town, and having designed, renovated and hand crafted every inch of their own property, they lovingly look after Garden Cottage themselves.
Why they chose this property
Because we have renovated and built much of the cottage ourselves, and used to live here, it is unique in character and extremely well cared for. You won’t find the generic Ikea look here as so many of the cottages are furnished, at Garden Cottage the furniture has been lovingly found or made and much of it is hand painted. Real artwork is on the walls, the beds are super comfortable, and the quirky hand made wood burner and beautiful garden ensure that whether winter or summer you will be happy, cosy and relaxed in this haven of peace in the heart of St Ives.
What makes this property unique
Garden Cottage is described by so many of our guests as a gem of a cottage, and once they have stayed, most of our guests return year after year. It is perfectly situated only a short stroll to the restaurants and beaches and yet the lane is very quiet and peaceful with stunning sea views. The garden is a rare feature to have in St Ives and it catches the sun all day long being south facing. The owner and her husband and three daughters live in St Ives and because they look after the cottage themselves, guests are assured that it will always be beautifully cared for, cleaned and presented with fresh flowers, milk, biscuits, tea and coffee. The garden is tended every week and contains many sub tropical plants mixed in with cottage garden flowers. There is a hammock for your use and a curved raised deck with trees growing through it. The perfect place to lie under the trees or sit out dining alfresco, looking down over the harbour, or to have a barbecue which is provided in the pretty slate roofed shed.
There is also a selection of beach gear including beach mats in the shed if you can tear yourself away from the garden.
There is also a selection of beach gear including beach mats in the shed if you can tear yourself away from the garden.
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English, French, German
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