Shell Cottage, 4 Hicks Court, The Digey, St Ives, Cornwall
A traditional granite cottage sleeping 6 in a quiet court in the heart of the town, close to Porthmeor Beach and the Tate Gallery.
Our Cottage
Is in a quiet and convenient position. All the beaches are within easy walking distance and Porthmeor Beach (the surfing beach) is close enough to carry your tea tray! It’s also the ideal spot to take your barbeque and watch the sunset over the dying embers - as we often do. In the summer we have visits from seals, dolphins and basking sharks. There are surf lessons available, and a lifeguard keeps watch over all in the season. The waters are blessed by the Gulf Stream. The coast path runs nearby and walks in either direction - to Zennor with its Wayside Museum - or to Lelant (and back on the little train) are both picturesque and fascinating.
A dear little cottage, full of charm, just 2 minutes from the beach.
Shell Cottage
Sitting Room
Accommodation
Situated in a quiet and sunny courtyard just behind the beautiful beach of Porthmeor, and within a few minutes of the shops, galleries and attractions of St Ives, Shell Cottage sleeps 6 in three bedrooms; one double, one twin and one with a pair of bunk beds. It has a stylish sitting room on the first floor and is comfortably furnished with rattan furniture, a squidgy sofa and rugs on the natural floorboards, a TV with DVD player and a little sound system. It opens out on to a small first floor balcony/patio area with table and chairs for sunbathing or private meals in the sunshine.
Kitchen / Dining Area
The brand new kitchen downstairs is well equipped gas hob, electric oven, with dining table and chairs. There is a sunny window seat. Dishwasher and washing machine too.
The master bedroom is on the first floor. It has a king size double bed with new memory foam mattress, chest of drawers and white wash wardrobe. The second bedroom is downstairs in the old pilchard cellar, and has 2 comfortable single beds and wardrobe. Bedroom 3 is designed for children and has a pair of full size bunk beds. It is very small but very cosy!
Master Bedroom
Second Bedroom
Prices
We are open all year round at prices between
£180 and £500 per weekend or £300 and £750 per week / plus £25 per (well behaved!) dog
Ideal for families or 2 couples looking for a traditional cottage holiday in central St Ives
The Area
abounds in historic monuments, from Iron Age hillforts and ancient field boundaries, to the numerous remains of the mining industry. Geevor Mine is has just been designated a World Heritage Site - it has a wonderful museum and you can go down underground to see what it was really like. There are galleries galore, and many open studios, while the Tate with its regularly changing exhibitions is just behind the cottage. It also has a lovely roof top licensed cafe. Barbara Hepworth’s studio and the Leach Pottery are both within walking distance too.
Outside
There is a cute sun trap of a Mediterranean-style patio upstairs with table and chairs and a palm tree! To the front off the kitchen there is a wooden bench - perfect for morning coffee and meeting the neighbours!
How to find us
Approaching St Ives from the A30, take a right turn at the roundabout, then first left down the hill towards Trencrom; this is the Holiday Route and will bring you in to the top of the town. Keep straight on this road for about 3 miles to the T junction. Go right and down in to St Ives. Follow the signs left towards Porthmeor and straight in to the Barnoon Car Park. Hopefully you will find a space here! A footpath leads down the hill into Virgin Street; at the end turn left into The Digey, and Hicks Court will be found 100 metres along on your left, through the granite arch. Shell Cottage is at the far end. Welcome
Please call
Lesley Price, 19 Regent Square, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4BG
(01736) 332487 or 07771 518869 l_a_price@hotmail.com

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