7 Wheal Ayr, St Ives

About this property

With clear water, stunning scenery and half a mile of white sand, Porthmeor’s Blue Flag beach is one of west Cornwall’s most popular sandy stretches, so this property which is just a short walk from the beach, creates a terrific base from which to enjoy all that St Ives and the surrounding coastline has to offer.

Tastefully furnished with ample space for relaxation, you’ll have all you need to enjoy a truly comfortable stay. Two spacious bedrooms and a family bathroom are found on the first floor while the large master bedroom with its own en-suite can be found on the top floor. Downstairs, the home’s living room is cosy and welcoming with a bay window letting in plenty of sunshine, while the big kitchen which lies open plan with the dining area, is amply equipped for whipping up home-made meals. A sliding door leads outside to a furnished terrace which can be pulled back to extend the inside space out, so on warm days you can enjoy breakfast or drinks outside in the fresh sea air.

One of the best things about this property’s position is that although it’s within a short distance of the heart of St Ives, it’s also set in a quieter area a little further away from the bustle. The harbour is just a short 13-minute walk from the front door (or a 6-minute drive if you don’t fancy the walk back up), and the town’s best restaurants, galleries, shops and attractions are also at your fingertips.

Not only is Porthmeor Beach the perfect spot for swimming, sunbathing and family fun, it’s also one of west Cornwall’s premier surfing beaches, enjoying consistent waves all year round. It’s ideal for bodyboarding too so if you’d like to take to the water during your stay, there’s a beach-based surf school with qualified instructors offering lessons as well as board and wetsuit hire available.

A top tip is that one of the area’s favourite places to eat out is Porthmeor Beach Café. Resting right on the sand, and is the best place to watch the sun set over the water from its sea-facing terrace, while enjoying some delicious seafood or a crisp glass of wine of course!

Three steps up to the front door which open to an entrance hall

Living Room

Situated on the ground floor, this lovely room with its bay window is furnished with a flat screen Smart television with Freeview, a DVD player and streaming device, two sofas, an armchair and a gas fireplace

Kitchen

Well-equipped with a range of large and small appliances including a gas range cooker and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, toaster, kettle, Krups pod coffee machine, cafetiere, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer (in the hallway), iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner. A selection of glasses, cutlery, crockery, cookware and utensils is provided

Dining Room

Open plan with the kitchen and furnished with a table and six chairs

A sliding door opens to the terrace / back drive

Master Bedroom (en-suite)

The second floor master bedroom with side-on sea glimpses features its own en-suite shower room and has a king size bed, sofa, bedside tables, bedside lamps, mirror and an open wardrobe

*A hairdryer is provided

Bedroom Two

This first floor bedroom is furnished with a king size bed, free-standing open wardrobe, bedside tables with lamps, and a mirror.

*A hairdryer is provided

Bedroom Three

The third bedroom is also located on the first floor and has sea views to the side. It is furnished with twin beds, a mirror, bedside tables and lamps

*A hairdryer is provided

Bathroom One

En suite shower room to the top floor master bedroom with walk in shower cubicle, heated towel rail, hand basin, cabinet, mirror and WC

Bathroom Two

The family bathroom which is located on the first floor has a bath with rain head shower and hand-held attachment over, a hand basin, cabinet, mirror, heated towel rail and WC

Cloakroom

The separate cloakroom with WC and hand basin is located on the ground floor

Outside

At the front of the house there’s a lovely suntrap patio with seating while at the back of the property, accessed via the dining room, is a furnished terrace. This tucks round to the side of the drive.

The front garden is secure for dogs however they should still be supervised

Parking

Parking for one car on the drive at the back of the property. Please note that the access is down a narrow lane and is quite tight. Although visitors have managed to drive and park an SUV here, some guests may find it a pinch.

There are gates to close this area off if guests prefer to use the space as a garden, however please note that when a car is parked on the drive, the gates can’t be closed as they fold inwards.

Parking is available in Barnoon long stay car park which is 0.2 miles away (roughly 6 minutes’ walk)