173 properties found
St Ives has a unique charm with its narrow winding streets lined with white-washed fishermen's cottages and small shops. Tucked away on the north coast of Cornwall this picturesque fishing village became a haven for European artists due to its scenic location and exceptional light. Porthmeor beach is now overlooked by the modern building of the Tate St Ives with its excellent collection of modern art. Small art galleries, craft shops, smugglers' pubs and many cafés and restaurants make this a delightful place to stay.
Traffic is kept well outside this characterful village, making it very easy to get around on foot. Enjoy lunch at the rooftop restaurant of the Tate St Ives before exploring the picturesque harbour, RNLI Lifeboat Station and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Gardens. St Ives has a beach to suit every visitor from the sheltered Carbis Bay to the rolling surf at Porthmeor. Porthminster Beach, overlooked by the tiny branch line railway station, is perfect for families to play games, swim and make sandcastles.
Nearby attractions to enjoy from a holiday cottage in St Ives include Paradise Park with its colourful parrots, St Michaels Mount, Land's End and the open-air Minack Theatre at Porthcurno. For the ultimate thrill, take a helicopter trip to the Scilly Isles from Penzance.
Here is our selection of the very best holiday homes in and around St Ives…
Spindrift is a charming cottage above Porthmeor Beach, close to all the sights of St Ives. With its airy, open-plan living space, modern bathroom, sea-view bedroom and lovely sun-trap courtyard, this stylish property makes a tranquil escape for two.
A stylish and spacious cottage for two with sea views and a sun trap courtyard
Porthia is a beautifully decorated house in Lelant, a peaceful village close to all the wonders of St Ives Bay. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom property features a cosy lounge, a modern kitchen, a furnished enclosed garden and off-road parking.
A spacious, beautifully decorated stone house in a tranquil location
Porthgwidden Cottage is a characterful Grade II listed property in the wonderful village of Lelant. This three-storey stone cottage has a modern, airy interior that retains several impressive original features alongside contemporary comforts.
A delightful three-storey stone cottage with a modern and bright interior
The Fishes, St Ives is a lovely spacious ground-floor apartment with a private sea view decking and a sub-tropical garden. This flat sleeps five in two bedrooms plus a sofa bed in the lounge. It has two modern bathrooms and allocated parking.
A contemporary ground floor apartment with a deck, lawn and expansive sea views
6 Sandy Lane, Carbis Bay, is an elegant apartment with a sea view balcony, located less than 500m from the beach. Beautifully finished with stylish decor and two lovely double bedrooms, this flat is the perfect place for friends or couples to share.
A stylish contemporary apartment with a sea view balcony
5 Fernhill, Carbis Bay is a welcoming apartment with beautifully decorated rooms and a large balcony with spectacular views across St Ives Bay to Godrevy Point. The flat has two cosy bedrooms, a modern bathroom and a spacious open plan living area.
A lovely, spacious apartment with a spectacular sea view balcony
3 Sandy Lane, Carbis Bay is a luxurious ground-floor apartment with two double bedrooms, a modern bathroom and a spacious, open-plan living space. The flat has a large sea view balcony furnished with comfortable chairs and padded sun loungers.
A luxurious ground floor apartment with a large sea view balcony
5 Four Seasons, Carbis Bay is a lovely first-floor apartment with fantastic views of St Ives Bay. This pet-friendly flat has one king-size and one twin bedroom, a sleek bathroom and an open plan living space with a huge bay window and cosy seating.
A contemporary two-bedroom apartment with beautiful views of St Ives Bay
2 Remera is a spacious, luxurious house on the edge of St Ives with three balconies and stunning panoramic views of the bay. The house has four bedrooms – three kingsize, two with en-suites – and a large open plan living space with a wood-burner.
A fabulous four-bedroom holiday home with three sea-view balconies
2 Four Seasons, Carbis Bay, is a stylish ground-floor apartment with sea views from the terrace. This two-bedroom flat has a double and a twin bedroom, a spacious lounge, a sleek kitchen finished to a high standard and an elegant dining area.
An elegant ground floor apartment with a terrace and sea views
8 Fernhill is a stylish first-floor apartment with wonderful views across Carbis Bay. This flat has two elegant bedrooms, an airy, open-plan living space, window seats with beautiful sea views, and a communal garden with a private path to the beach.
A stylish two-bedroom apartment with stunning sea views
9 Fernhill Penthouse, Carbis Bay, is a stylish apartment with a fabulous sea view balcony. This airy, open plan flat has a cosy lounge, fully equipped kitchen, elegant dining area, two luxurious bedrooms and two bathrooms, one with a jacuzzi bath.
A luxurious penthouse apartment with a balcony and fantastic sea views
7 Sandy Lane, Carbis Bay is a high-end penthouse apartment that sleeps six in three decadent bedrooms. It has two balconies with stunning sea views, an airy open plan living space with a relaxing lounge, an elegant dining area and a bespoke kitchen.
A luxurious penthouse apartment with two balconies and sea views
The View, Carbis Bay is a fantastic one-bedroom apartment with stunning views of Carbis Bay. The airy open plan living space is beautifully finished with beachy artwork, hand-painted kitchen cabinets, polished oak floorboards and large glass doors.
A luxurious, beautifully finished apartment with spectacular views of Carbis Bay
Windsor Lookout, St Ives is a superb two bedroom, three bathroom maisonette with bay window & stunning sea views. Spacious sitting room & eat-in kitchen. Two ensuite bedrooms are ideal for couples sharing. Parking. Walk to bars, restaurants, shops & beaches.
Exceptional apartment with parking, bay window & superb sea views
Surf and Sand, Carbis Bay is a two bedroom, two bathroom luxury apartment with balcony views across the beach & sea. Tastefully furnished it has a chef's kitchen, comfy beds, whirlpool bath & many extras. Parking, gardens, private path to beach.
Second floor luxury apartment with balcony and breathtaking beach / sea views
Laity Vean Farmhouse and Hideaway, Carbis Bay is a five bedroom three bathroom complex for nine with large living room with woodburner, beautiful conservatory, farmhouse kitchen & dining room. Enclosed private garden & parking. Close to Carbis Bay beach & St Ives.
Farmhouse and annex ideal for groups with gardens & conservatory
Gwithian Lookout, Gwithian is a modern three bedroom two bathroom beach house with picture windows framing beach / sea views. It's a short walk through the dunes to sand & surf. Modern furnishings, open dining kitchen & private terrace with shower.
Contemporary beach house with woodburner & sea / lighthouse views
Laity Vean Hideaway, Carbis Bay is a luxury two bedroom property with bright conservatory-style living room overlooking private garden. Modern kitchen and family bathroom. Walk to sandy beach & restaurants. Close to St Ives beaches, pubs & attractions.
Luxury cottage with bright conservatory-style living room and private garden
Chy An Eglos, Carbis Bay is a luxury four bedroom, five bathroom house with private garden & heated pool. Two sitting / TV areas. Ideal for groups with dining table & modern kitchen with two ovens, wine fridge & dishwasher. Covered outdoor BBQ area. Walk to beach.
Luxury family home with heated pool and private garden close to beach
Ryb by the Sea, St Ives is a four bedroom cottage, restored to create spacious open living rooms, den, modern kitchen, dining area and three bathrooms (one ensuite). Includes private courtyard garden & reserved parking. Walk two mins to beach, shops, pubs & galleries.
Renovated cottage 200m from beach with courtyard garden and reserved parking
Cedar Lodge, Carbis Bay is a contemporary coastal holiday home with four bedrooms, two ensuite. The modern interior is bright and fresh. Bi-fold doors lead to the deck with outdoor sofa and lawned garden. This family retreat is close to St Ives and beach.
A contemporary house with garden and sea views
Rocky Close, Ayr is a modern four bedroom house for eight in a prime location overlooking Porthmeor Beach. Walk to shops, pubs & beaches or relax on the private deck complete with hot tub. Two sitting rooms, woodburner & parking make this a top choice.
A well appointed beach house with deck and hot tub
Seafield, St Ives is a modern three bedroom, 3½ bathroom townhouse with stunning views of Carbis Bay, open-plan living with woodburner, balcony, garden & off-road parking. Walk to shops, pub & beach in five to ten minutes or take the train to nearby St Ives.
A modern beach house with garden and superb sea views