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Apartment |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Downalong in St Ives

From £490 per week |  From £80 per night

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

4 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car not necessary, no pets allowed

About the home

This apartment is a stone's throw from one of St Ives' best beaches and has views across St Ives bay. Whether you want to stay and relax in its light, modern interior or get out and enjoy the sea air, you're just seconds, (30 metres!) from lovely Porthgwidden Beach, the Island and the quaint streets of Downalong. A stylish, light, ground floor apartment with sea & coastal views, it is ideal for 2 to 4 people - lower rates for two. Ideal for short breaks and weeks throughout the year (CH and wifi included) in one of the best positions in St Ives.

The apartment is ideal for both short breaks and longer stays; constant hot water, central heating and fresh white bed linen are included in the price - no meters gobbling coins! St Ives has something to offer all year round - Tate St Ives; renowned restaurants; numerous art galleries; coastal walks; great surfing and fishing; a programme of cultural events and specialist shops.

Many aspects of life in St Ives have featured on TV programmes, including its artistic heritage, its wonderful coastal walks and the variety of excellent restaurants in the town.

Go to www.nci-stives.org and look at the live webcam pictures taken from the Coastguards' station at the top of the Island. Picture 2 shows the view across Porthgwidden Beach to St Ives Bay beyond.

You'll immediately feel at home in Beach Court, a stylish and contemporary self-contained ground floor apartment in a former artist's studio. Fully refurbished and modernised, it offers a comfortable sitting room, with integrated dining area, kitchen, two bedrooms with new double memory foam beds and a shower room with power shower. It has a private courtyard entrance, ideal for sitting out in the afternoon sun.

Light floods into the apartment in the morning and evening, and is enhanced by the clean white interior and stripped original wooden flooring throughout. We've decorated it with original paintings and photographs by local artists, true to its origins as a 1960's artist's home and studio.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The apartment can accommodate up to four people in two double bedrooms. One bed is a memory foam 4' 6"divan; the other is a 4' divan. Fitted wardrobes in each bedroom, each with hairdryer and clock radio/alarm.
The kitchen is fully equipped for four.
Heated towel rail in the modern shower room and constant hot water! Power mains shower. Central heating with thermostatically controlled radiators.
Relax in the evenings with a flat screen digital TV/radio which has an integrated DVD player, i-pod dock and Freeview channels. We have a DVD library for guests.

Further details outdoors:
Space is at a premium in St Ives, particularly in the Downalong area, as anyone who has visited St Ives will know! Beach Court is a private courtyard with flowerbeds, and provides a secluded sitting area for guests. Ball games and the hanging of washing are forbidden in Beach Court, so it is a quiet and attractive area to relax in. Porthgwidden Beach, with its acclaimed Porthgwidden restaurant and terrace cafe are only steps away. The Island, a former neolithic hill fort, is on the doorstep and ideal for walks, and views across to the famous Porthmeor Beach (a surfers' paradise) as well as St Ives and Godrevy Bay. The nearest car park is the Island car park, 50 metres from the apartment. We also have a secure parking space at the top of the town, a 20 minute walk away - please ask if you wish to book this.

Further details

An amenity pack is provided to start you off.
All linen and towels (including tea towels) is provided, but you must bring your own beach towels.
We have a house manager who will prepare the apartment for your arrival. You will be given a code so you can access the keys whatever time you arrive.

Conditions

A breakages deposit of £100 is required, which will be refunded within two weeks of your departure, subject to a satisfactory property inspection.
A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking. The balance must be paid four weeks before your arrival.

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Exterior of Beach Court

 

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Sitting room and dining area

 

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The entrance to Beach Court

 

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The bedrooms

The West Country / Cornwall region

To see exactly what the views from the top of the Island look like, go to the Coastguard St Ives' site and look at the web cam from their look-out; camera 2 shows Porthgwidden beach and St Ives Bay!
http://www.nci-stives.org

It’s not surprising that Coast magazine has voted St Ives 'Best Family Holiday Destination' - May 2010. The Guardian (14 July 2007) voted St Ives Britain’s best seaside resort in 2007. It has wonderful beaches and truly breathtaking scenery from the coastal paths. It’s an all year round resort so there’s always something going on. There is a wide range of pubs, excellent quality restaurants, unique shops and art galleries, showing work by local artists from the thriving and renowned art colony. The Tate St Ives is world renowned and attracts visitors throughout the year.

St Ives seems to have a 'micro-climate' as it really is much milder here than other parts of the UK. The coastguards' website gives accurate information. Our thermometer at Beach Court did not dip below zero this past winter!

Porthgwidden Beach, which is 30 metres from the apartment, has retained the highest standard for water in the Clean Beach Guide, published in May 2010. The Lonely Planet Guide, published in June 2009, describes St Ives as "the perfect holiday heaven".

The St Ives / Downalong area

The Tate St Ives is open all year round, as well as the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden. St Ives Festival takes place in September, with art, music, dance and poetry to interest all ages.

The location of Beach Court is absolutely ideal for those who want to either spend the day on the beach, take the short walk (five minutes at most) into town, or to venture along the coastal path towards Carbis Bay or Zennor. There is a car park very close to the house - the Island car park, as well as a beach shop and high-quality beach cafe and renowned restaurant on Porthgwidden Beach. Car park users can pay for parking using the RingGo system from 1 June 2010 so no need to save change. Register in advance at www.myRingGo.co.uk/register to save time when you arrive.

How to get there

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DJ's Cars - 01736 796633
Ace Cars St Ives Taxi company - 01736 797799
Both companies charge £58.00 to pick up from Newquay airport. Much cheaper than taking a taxi off the rank at the airport. Newquay is about an hour's drive away.
Travel by train is easy. Trains to St Ives involve a change at St Erth on the Penzance line.
Book in advance for cheap deals, group savers and sleeper services.

Activities near St Ives

Reviews

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18 Jan 2012

“This is an ideal location from which to enjoy the best St.Ives has to offer” We recently spent an enjoyable few days' break in this property which we have visited on a number of occasions before. The apartment is clean and well-appointed with easy access from... more

06 Jan 2012

“Great location!! Everything you need for a comfortable and chilled holiday!” I stayed here for 4 nights in December and it was just perfect for me and my mate. We had a bedroom each, and enjoyed the powerful shower and being so close to Porthgwidden cafe & beach. Although we were lazy and didn't bother cooking much, the kitchen had everything we would have needed. Would certainly rebook with my girlfriend, the location is just fantastic!

19 Dec 2011

“The best kept secret in St Ives” As a regular visitor to St Ives I can genuinely say this is the loveliest place I've ever stayed. The location is perfect, the quality of the apartment is superb, and everything is thoughtfully... more

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01 Nov 2011

“A lovely apartment, just a stone's throw from the beach” My partner and I enjoyed a week at One Beach Court in July when we attended a wedding in St Ives. I looked long and hard for an apartment that was not at the top of the town (up the steep hills) but that offered value for money in the busy (and expensive) school holidays. What sold me on Beach Court was the distance to the beach - it is literally a stones throw away from the lovely Porthgwidden Beach featuring the wonderful Porthgwidden cafe where we had a delicious breakfast one day and a seafood supper on another. It is also very easy to walk into town and infact, to get anywhere in St Ives. St Ives has several lovely beaches but the Porthgwidden one is a little more tucked away and, whilst it was busy in the school hols, I would imagine it would be a real haven out of peak times. The apartment itself is compact and bijous. there is no getting away from the fact that it is fairly small and, although it has two bedrooms, it's really only big enough for a couple or a couple and one baby/child. Both bedrooms have fitted wardrobes which helps with the space issue. It is generally well-equipped and has everything you need in the kitchen plus and iron etc for use if needs be. My only comment would be that there is probably too much furniture in the living space. Like the rest of the apartment, the bathroom is clean and tidy and the shower is more than powerful enough to remove the sand from the day. I don't like to finish on a negative but BE AWARE the car parking spaces is a LONG way away from the apartment. Once we had eventually found it, It then took us about 25 mins to walk back. All in all, a lovely place to stay, seconds from the beach and only minutes from the town. I would book if you are a couple or a small family.

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"We couldn't be closer to the beach!"
Emma, Bath

"A1 location. Perfect for two!"
Lesley, London

"A de-luxe apartment. Thank you for the fresh flowers and welcome pack." Hugh and Liz, London

"The house was a wonderful base to draw in with no distractions. Blissfully starting the day - a cup of tea on the beach - something I will really miss. I can't wait to come back in August."
Adrian, London

"What a wonderful week. We saw the sunset from the Island and had lovely meals at Porthgwidden - yum!"
Nick and Nadia, Swindon

"Thank you so much for a lovely week - my umbrella has stayed unpacked and the sun cream has flowed! Just what was needed :) Ah well... back to Yorkshire."
Chris and Karen, York

"So, so sad to leave. We've had such an amazing time - gorgeous sunny days on Porthgwidden Beach, a lovely walk to Zennor, and lunch in the Tinner's Arms. Arrived home to a real treat - dolphins, seven of them in the bay!
What a fantastic view."
Becky and Jake, Scarborough

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
January/February	7 Jan 12	11 Feb 12	490£ 490	8080	8585	3 Nights
February	11 Feb 12	18 Feb 12	560£ 560	9090	9595	3 Nights
February/March	18 Feb 12	31 Mar 12	490£ 490	8080	8585	3 Nights
March/April	31 Mar 12	28 Apr 12	560£ 560	8585	9090	3 Nights
April/May	28 Apr 12	26 May 12	630£ 630	9595	100100	3 Nights
May/June	26 May 12	30 Jun 12	630£ 630	9595	100100	3 Nights
June/July	30 Jun 12	21 Jul 12	700£ 700	105105	110110	3 Nights
July/August	21 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
September	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	700£ 700	105105	110110	3 Nights
September/October	29 Sep 12	28 Oct 12	560£ 560	8585	9090	3 Nights
Oct/Nov/Dec	28 Oct 12	22 Dec 12	490£ 490	8080	8585	3 Nights
Christmas	22 Dec 12	29 Dec 12	630£ 630	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
January/February	7 Jan 12	11 Feb 12	560£ 560	8080	8585	3 Nights
February	11 Feb 12	18 Feb 12	630£ 630	9595	100100	3 Nights
February/March	18 Feb 12	31 Mar 12	560£ 560	8585	9090	3 Nights
March/April	31 Mar 12	28 Apr 12	630£ 630	9595	100100	3 Nights
April/May	28 Apr 12	26 May 12	700£ 700	105105	110110	3 Nights
May/June	26 May 12	30 Jun 12	700£ 700	105105	110110	3 Nights
June/July	30 Jun 12	21 Jul 12	770£ 770	110110	115115	3 Nights
July/August	21 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	880£ 880	0-	0-	1 Week
September	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	770£ 770	110110	115115	3 Nights
September/October	29 Sep 12	28 Oct 12	630£ 630	9595	100100	3 Nights
Oct/Nov/Dec	28 Oct 12	22 Dec 12	560£ 560	8080	8585	3 Nights
Christmas	22 Dec 12	29 Dec 12	770£ 770	0-	0-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer in GBP.

The damages deposit is due on arrival.

Availability

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3 years listed You are contacting Lynda Davies Landline +44 01736 794531 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This apartment has received 4 reviews from previous guests.