Painter's Cottage in the heart of St Ives, very close to sea front at harbour, great base to explore from! Free WiFi

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An aerial view of a coastal town with a mix of residential buildings, a sandy beach, and a pier with boats.
A cozy living room with a television, a fireplace, a stone wall, and a comfortable seating area.
A stone building with a light green door, a small window with shutters, and a sign indicating it is a cottage.
A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a dining area with a table set for breakfast, and a cozy seating area with a view of the outdoors.
A cozy living room with a stone wall, a blue armchair, a beige sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near St Ives Harbour

Popular amenities

  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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St Ives, ENG
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthminster Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthmeor Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

St Ives

Located in St Ives, this cottage is by the sea. Chysauster Ancient Village and Market House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St Ives Harbour and West Cornwall Golf Club. St Ives Society of Artists and St Ives Museum are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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St Ives, ENG

What's nearby

  • St Ives Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Barbara Hepworth Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 7 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mine Brewing Taproom - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Captain's Table - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Painter's Cottage in the heart of St Ives, very close to sea front at harbour, great base to explore from! Free WiFi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Painter's Cottage in the heart of St Ives, very close to sea front at harbour, great base to explore from! Free WiFi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Painter's Cottage in the heart of St Ives, very close to sea front at harbour, great base to explore from! Free WiFi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Painter's Cottage in the heart of St Ives, very close to sea front at harbour, great base to explore from! Free WiFi located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps away from Barbara Hepworth Museum, St Ives Harbour and Harbour Sand. St. Ives Theatre and Barnoon Cemetery are also within 5 minutes. St Ives Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short break

Great location & accomodation
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication and support.
Stayed 24 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location!

The property is adorable, but the location is perfect! Walk out the door and you are steps away from the shops, cafes, and restaurants. The beaches are just a few minutes walk away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for the review Melissa, we love Painters Cottage too as well as the location, it really is a super spot!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Painters Cottage

Charming cottage . Fantastic location . We loved it .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

St Ives and I

Beautiful but busy coast . The beaches are brilliant. ORANGE ROOF APP PROVED POINTLESS . The App would not open hence no access code supplied .which was very annoying as no help regarding important info
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2023
Thank you for your review Marilyn. Am I right in saying you didn't contact us during your stay to let us know that the App would not open for you? It is a very easy fix and we could have talked you through the 30-second remedy. Technology is fabulous when it works but can be a bugbear when there is a slight glitch. What may have happened is a newer version was released since you downloaded the App and, like I say, a super quick and easy instruction on what to do would have meant you would have had a world of information (and discounts) at your fingertips. I'm just really sorry you didn't think to ask for help and instead left frustrated by having half an experience.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

This cottage is great for a short stay and 2 people. It is very well equipped and spotlessly clean. The position could not be better just 100 yards to the front of St Ives. There are 2 downsides to staying at this cottage it is very small and in my opinion it is not large enough for 4 people. Also the parking is a nightmare booked a weeks parking at the railway station for £47.00 but if you leave your space it is almost impossible to find one when you return. If I was to stay in St Ives again I would not book a cottage that did not have parking. Having said all this we had a great time and the cottage was very good.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy St. Ives Cottage

We loved staying in Painters Cottage! The “welcome hamper” featuring Cornish goodies was greatly appreciated. The location is terrific, close to shops, restaurants & minutes from the harbour. The beds are very comfortable with high quality, soft linens. Although the steep stairs leading to the bedrooms are somewhat tricky there are grab handles strategically placed to assist. Orange Roofs are very efficient & a pleasure to deal with……thanks for your prompt communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Painters Cottage

This was a lovely 2 bed cottage with great attention to the furnishings and decor. It was spotlessly clean on arrival and the central location was ideal. The beds were extremely comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. There were only two of us but I think a family of four would struggle with no washing machine
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2020
Thank you so much for your review and lovely comments. We are really sorry that you missed the washing machine that is housed just outside the back door. There is reference to it in the Welcome Folder PDF that is accessible at all times via the Orange Roofs App.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

We had a wonderful week at Painters Cottage. The cottage is in a brilliant location and only minutes from the beach/shops/restaurants. Cleanliness was an extremely high standard and the cottage has been decorated tastefully. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect place!

Beautiful cottage, great location, spotlessly clean, tasteful furnishings and high standard of decoration. Our Christmas week stay was all too short! Want to come back...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An excellent property just as advertised, location was the best for the local town and amenities

From start to finish excellent communication with all the necessary information required. Would highly recommend this property together with Orange Roofs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect winter break!

Fantastic central location plus everything we needed and more for the most relaxing pre xmas break away.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A fantastic property worth every penny. Superb location, couldn't ask for more.

This is a beautiful little cottage in the centre of St Ives. I thought the parking would an issue but not at all. There is sufficient parking, reasonabley priced and easy to do, download the app. We had a lovely 3 nights, I'm sure the log fire helped. Will recommend and would definitely go back. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well appointed cottage, ideally located in St. Ives.

Painters Cottage is a lovely, well- appointed Cottage that is ideally located in central St. Ives, within short walking distance of all its attractions. The apparent recently renovations are well done and the property is ideally for anyone coming to this part of Cornwall. We highly recommend it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect St Ives Retreat!

Painter's Cottage is a perfect place to stay in St Ives. Tucked away on a quiet lane, it is just steps away from the harbour and charming high street. Very comfortable and beautifully appointed, just as shown online. Well-managed, with thoughtful pre-visit information and exceptional service, to guarantee a good holiday. Definitely deserves a 5 star rating!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Painters cottage....What an absolute gem 👌

Painters cottage is a beautiful place to stay,its cleanliness is outstanding.The beds were so comfortable best nights sleep ever had by all.All amenities available. Beautiful interior throughout. Prime location to beaches,harbour and shops. Enjoyed the whole experience so much so that i will definitely be rebooking for nexy year. Well done to homeaway/orange roofs for all your help with our stay.most helpful you have been 👌👏👏👏
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage in the heart of St Ives

Extremely well appointed. Loved the interior decoration, wood burning stove, Smart Tv s, central heating. Cottage is cosy but really comfortable. Everything is of a high standard from the beds to the fluffy white towels. Brilliant position in the centre of town a few streets behind Fore Street shops and 2 mins walk to the harbour and all those wonderful restaurants and beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

It was simply beautiful...exquisitely charming.

We had a wonderful stay at Painters Cottage which was very tastefully decorated and furnished with a clear attention to detail. It was beautifully clean and well equipped. It’s central location meant that everything was within such easy reach. We had some wonderful food at various restaurants and enjoyed some great shopping. The landscape and views of the sea are spectacular and I can see why artists are fond of this area. We will be back...thankyou Painters Cottage. Julie TS
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lovely small cottage

Lovely comfortable cottage. Unfortunately couldn’t get the central heating on. Instructions didn’t match thermostat so bit cool in the evening & damp towels as towel rail was connected to the heating. Agent tried to help but to no avail. Other than that it is a lovely small , well equipped cottage. Very central , nicely furnished, beds comfortable. The sink in the bathroom is a cloaks sink so tiny but you couldn’t get a bigger one in there. Stairs are steep. This wasn’t a problem for us but might be for other people. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Cute Cornish cottage

A cute little cottage with everything you need. Loved that it had two shower rooms; one on suite and bedrooms were a decent size. The position was very central to everything in St Ives but due to being in the town and on a road that people cut through it could get a bit noisy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic little cottage

Great property, right in the centre of St Ives. We loved our stay there, would defiantly go back. The owners have thought of everything you could possibly need. The welcome gift's were a lovely touch, very much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

This property is in a good location, parking a nightmare

The property is beautifully decorated/furnished, a bit small for 4 I think I think maybe 2 adults at a push 3 Well equipped dining wise , the welcome gifts were lovely It can get a bit noisy at night as it's a bit of a thoroughfare to and fro from the pubs but it is a lovely place so worth putting up with. We would stop again but with no car on the train probably
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous property in an ideal location - can't wait to return!

this property was brilliant. Modern, well maintained, clean, comfortable, and tastefully decorated. Would return enthusiastically!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Superb cottage in heart of St Ives

What a gem of a cottage! It is cosy, welcoming and warm. We just had to walk a minute and we were on the harbour front watching the seals in the evening and the beaches are really close by too. We parked in the train station which wasn't far away at all but when we went out for a day trip and lost our space we parked at the leisure centre and it took just 5 minutes to walk back to the cottage. The beds are comfy and the fact there is wiFi and Netflix meant the kids were entertained too. Definitely recommend staying here and we tell friends and family too.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2017
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