Guests say
Driftwood Cottage in St Ives is highly praised for its cosy atmosphere, excellent central location, and well-equipped amenities, making it ideal for couples and dog owners. Guests appreciate the cleanliness, seaside décor, and proximity to beaches, shops, and restaurants. While most found the cottage spotless and comfortable, a few noted occasional noise from the nearby car park and minor maintenance issues. The property is especially popular for repeat visits and festive stays, with some thoughtful touches mentioned. Overall, Driftwood offers a charming and convenient base for exploring St Ives.
The majority of guests found the cottage very clean and well-presented, with several describing it as spotless. However, a small number of reviews mentioned pet odours and a need for deeper cleaning of soft furnishings, which slightly lowers the score.
The location is consistently praised as perfect for exploring St Ives, with easy access to beaches, shops, and restaurants. Some guests noted noise from the nearby car park, but overall, the central position is a major highlight.
Most guests found the cottage warm, cosy, and comfortable, especially for couples. A few mentioned the property felt small or dark, and some suggested an extra chair for added comfort. Noise and ventilation were minor concerns for some.
Guests appreciated the well-equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, and thoughtful selection of books and DVDs. A few minor suggestions included a non-slip bathmat and additional seating, but overall, facilities met or exceeded expectations.
Several guests mentioned thoughtful touches such as Christmas decorations and a welcoming housekeeper. While these gestures are appreciated, please note that such gifts or extras are not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
Right in the centre of St Ives, this property is a great base for a couple wishing to explore the area.. 2 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Ipod Dock
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washer Dryer
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Public car park, 200 yards. No smoking.. This cosy ground floor holiday cottage is perfect for couples to enjoy all year round, in the heart of the picturesque town of St Ives and just a short stroll from the harbour, shops, galleries and beaches. It is located in an area known as ‘Downalong’ on the approach to the peninsula called The Island, with its granite cottages and labyrinth of lanes and alleys. Step out of the door and within a few yards, guests can enjoy the St Ives scene with its cosmopolitan mix of cafés and restaurants, many dotted along the waterfront. Famous for its light and Mediterranean Sea colour, St Ives has been a magnet for artists over the years and boasts numerous art galleries, including the Tate Modern and Barbara Hepworth Museum. There is a popular September festival in the town, with music, exhibitions, workshops, theatre and poetry. Christmas and New Year festivities include lights and street parties.
Take the scenic coastal train from St Ives to St Erth passing the wide estuary at Hayle and many glorious beaches on route. The area is perfect for exploring the rugged North Cornish Coast, popular with surfers or the gateway to West Cornwall, including Land’s End, Sennen Beach, Marazion with St Michael’s Mount perched on its rocky island, or the busy harbour and town of Penzance. Take the scenic coastal drive from St Ives to Pendeen over heather-clad moorland, passing the tiny village of Zennor, famous for its mermaid tales. The area has something for everyone, wild life and bird watchers will love the marshes at Marazion, and Hayle attracts bird watchers from around the world. Walkers enjoy the area with easy access to the South West Coastal path. Cyclists are spoiled for choice, as the area has a number of excellent cycle trails, bridal ways and cycle hire. Explore glorious gardens, including the sub-tropical gardens of Trebah and Glendurgan. Beach 500 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.
Free WiFi
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Small dog/s only allowed.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Porthminster Beach Café
- Gwynver Beach
- Porthchapel Beach
- Land's End
- Porthgwarra Beach
- Nanjizal Beach
- Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
- Minack Theatre
Reviews (21)
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Susan Garland
The cottage was a really good location for walking into the town.Parking was tricky and we needed to park quite a walk away.The accomodation was small but well equipped.It was a good location for our dog as 3 beaches were closeby.Another small comfy chair would be beneficial as well as a non slip bathmat.All kitchen equipment was in good condition and useful.
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Confirmed Guest
The cottage is very nice only downfall was the sofa had bad pet odour on it and a smell of raw sewage was in the property a couple of times of the day. If this issue could be resolved i would be happy to return to driftwood.
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Confirmed Guest
Despite reading other reviews, we found the cottage very small and dark inside. Not having much light and no living room window made it feel a little uncomfortable. It was very noisy being the main route for people and cars going to the beach and carpark so couldn’t open the bedroom window or door to let in cool air. Only one two seat sofa made it hard to relax and get comfortable. It lacked furniture and smelled grubby. The sofa and throws etc needed a good wash. A lamp would have been useful as would a dustpan and brush. We paid extra to take our dog but only had two dog blankets provided where perhaps a dog bowl and bed may have been helpful.