162 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…
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
Porthmeor Beach House, St Ives is a five bedroom, four bathroom beach house with superb sea views from the spacious sitting room & bedrooms. Huge eat-in kitchen, courtyard garden & off-road parking for two cars. Walk to beach, shops and pubs.
Spacious beach house with sea views close to everything!
Boscarne, St Ives is a contemporary five bedroom, four bathroom property for ten with sea views. Patio doors to large deck with shower, hot tub & barbecue. Warmed by a cosy logburner, the open-plan living room/kitchen is fully equipped for groups & families.
A contemporary coastal lodge with hot tub and sea views
The Beach Hut, Ayr is a one bedroom duplex apartment with amazing sea views from the open-plan living room. Modern kitchen, bathroom and king-size bedroom. Set in the heart of St Ives within walking distance to beach, it has off-road parking.
A charming duplex with sea views
Chy Lowen, St Ives is a five bedroom, four bathroom luxury holiday home for ten. Contemporary design includes bi-fold doors with sea views, balcony & large deck with hot tub. Perfect for families & groups it has a games room & off-road parking for four cars.
Amazing sea views from deck with hot tub
Moon Shadow, St Ives is a one bedroom cottage with unusual contemporary interior furnishings and open-plan layout. Accommodating four guests, this 5-star property is close to Porthmeor Beach and the harbour. It has underground parking and internet.
A beautifully designed modern cottage set behind Porthmeor Beach in a thriving artist community