Experience the essence of St Ives at Bay Watch House, with its Edwardian charm and refurbished interior featuring local granite and slate. Enjoy spectacular sea views from the master bedrooms, lounge, and dining room overlooking Porthmeor Beach. This beautifully decorated house boasts a comprehensive fitted kitchen, utility area, spacious reception rooms with feature fireplaces (decorative use only), New England style decor in some areas as well as nautical themes throughout.
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6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13
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Kitchen
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Bay Watch House, St Ives With Sea Views of Porthmeor Beach, Parking For 2 Cars.
Bay Watch House is situated in the heart of St Ives with parking for two cars and overlooking the famous surfing beach of Porthmeor. It takes about 5 minutes to walk to the beach .
The old town and the harbour are also just a short walk away. The house was built in Edwardian times using local granite and slate and has been totally refurbished to a high standard with many of the original features remaining.
All the main reception rooms and the master bedroom have sea views of Porthmeor Beach taking in the Island, and the headland called “The Clodgy”.
The ground floor contains: A spacious dining room decorated in New England style with a large bay window and sea views, feature fireplace (decorative use only) and seating for 13. A further reception room with feature fireplace, TV, 2 armoires and a day bed that can be used as additional TV room or bedroom. A comprehensive fitted kitchen with butler sink, 2 pyrolytic ovens, hob, dishwasher and microwave. A small utility area with fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. A twin bedroom with nautical decoration. A shower room with a basin and w.c.
The first floor contains: A large lounge with a feature fireplace which has been furnished in New England style with 2 large sofas, and a 2 /3 seater sofa , TV, DVD and music system. Two double bedrooms with nautical themes. 1 single bedroom. 1 bathroom with bath (with shower), basin and high level w.c. 1 shower room with large shower, basin and w.c
The second floor has: The master bedroom with spectacular sea view and en-suite shower room. A twin bedroom with a beach style theme.
Outside there is off-street parking for 2 cars and a secure enclosed courtyard at the back with furniture provided for alfresco dining and relaxing. Whilst we accept well behaved dogs for an additional cost of £50 per stay, please contact us to check if you wish to take more than one dog.
N.B. We are unable to accept bookings from anyone under the age of 25 years or stag or hen parties.
PLEASE NOTE:
Short breaks of 2, 3 or 4 nights are calculated on a percentage basis (not a nightly rate) and are normally, only accepted from November - end of February, unless we still have availability closer to the commencement date.
A two-night break may be booked through this website. You will need to contact us for an exact 3 or 4 night price.
We accept a 4 night short break or longer during the Christmas week and a 3 night short break or longer for the New Year.
ST IVES. St Ives, the most famous of Cornish holiday towns, loved for generations, is easy to reach by road or by air and easy by train. Fine golden sand, crystal clear water, warmed all year round by the Gulf Stream. Awake to the gulls' cry, dress quickly and jog down the cool granite streets for a solitary early morning walk along the beach, cool sand and warm water caress your soles, tickle your toes. Life is cradled around the harbour where boats still land good catches of fresh fish for the local restaurants to nourish you with. Brought ashore on the ancient granite quays, the catch is of the highest quality for some of Britain's finest restaurants. A maze of tiny cobbled streets to wander through, lined by fishermen's cottages. In the summer there's a blaze of colour all around the town with houses smothered in baskets of blooms, parks and public areas a rich spectrum of radiant colours. The mild climate and almost frost-free winters make it possible to grow plants and shrubs normally native to semi-tropical countries hundreds of miles further south. The Eden Project, St Michael's Mount near Penzance, The Minack Theatre at Porthcurno, Lands End, The National Maritime Museum in Falmouth, Paradise Park in Hayle and lovely Coastal Walks.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Strictly No Smoking allowed.
The use of tea lights or other candles is discouraged as it could set off the smoke alarms.
Whilst well behaved Dogs are accepted in this property, there is an additional charge of £50 per pet, per week or short break.
Please be aware that if you have young children, unfortunately we are unable to supply a travel cot, highchair or stair gate.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in St Ives, this holiday home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Carbis Bay Beach and St. Michael's Mount can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore St Ives Harbour.
St Ives Society of Artists and St Ives Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our St Ives travel guide
Is Bay Watch House, St Ives With Sea Views of Porthmeor Beach, Parking For 2 Cars. pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Bay Watch House, St Ives With Sea Views of Porthmeor Beach, Parking For 2 Cars.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bay Watch House, St Ives With Sea Views of Porthmeor Beach, Parking For 2 Cars.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bay Watch House, St Ives With Sea Views of Porthmeor Beach, Parking For 2 Cars.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bay Watch House, St Ives With Sea Views of Porthmeor Beach, Parking For 2 Cars. located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Barnoon Cemetery and St Ives Harbour. Barbara Hepworth Museum and Tate St. Ives are just steps away. St Ives Station is 11 minutes by foot.
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Bay Watch House, St Ives With Sea Views of Porthmeor Beach, Parking For 2 Cars. Reviews
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good location ,steep hill from beach to house , nice sun trap rear yard 2 parking spaces for cars difficult if both cars are long , good sea views over graveyard ,
weather very good
would go again to same property
Great location, superb views, 2 parking spaces which is a bonus in St Ives, but the cars need to be medium size. Host was great, we had an issue with the cooker and she sent someone over immediately. Kitchen well equipped, albeit a small kitchen for the size of house, but had everything we needed. Would definitely come back
Great house in a fantastic position.
Kitchen is small but dining room and reset of house is good for a large group.
Parking is a problem as only 2 small/medium cars can fit on the property and the car park across the road is always full!
Geoff C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
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8/10 Good
Jean C.
26 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Wundeerschönes Haus
Das Haus hat eine sehr schöne Lage mit sehr guter Aussicht. Für Menschen, die leichte Probleme mit dem Gehen haben, ist der Auf- und Abstieg in die Stadt allerdings extrem mühevoll. Da es in der Stadt nahezu unmöglich ist, einen Parkplatz zu bekommen, ist daher dfieses Haus in diesem Fall nicht ideal.
Das Haus selber hat viele schöne, aber auch relativ kleine Zimmer und recht kleine Bäder. Die Küche ist sehr gut eingerichtet, das Esszimmer sher geräumig. Fantastisch ist das Wohnzimmer mit einer wunderbaren und hellen Atmosphäre.
Der Parkplatz reicht nur dann für zwei Autos, wenn diese recht klein sind.
Insgesamt haben wir den Aufenthalt mit 6 Erwachsenen und zwei Kindern sehr genossen.
Jean César
The property suited us fine. A bit tired in places but everything was clean and worked. The beds were a bit firm for our taste but others have found them OK. Had a great time.
Fabulous house that worked well for a large family holiday. Excellent location. Fixtures and fittings were tired but adequate. We all had a great time would definitely recommend excellent value
Bay View House has a lovely view over the bay. the accommodation was spotlessly clean on arrival. We could not fault it. Hopefully we will be looking to have a return visit sometime next year.
Large well equipped house with beautiful views and only a short walk from the beach and town centre
We enjoyed staying here - the views from the lounge and master bedroom are amazing! It’s only a very short ( steep) walk to Porthmeor Beach and down into StIves harbour and centre . The rubbish situation needed some clarification and the kitchen , although well-equipped is quite small for a large group. All the bedrooms were well presented with comfy beds. Would definitely come again !
We were very happy with this property. The room sizes were good and plenty of everything to use.
The only one big comment was the bins and recycling. We found that the green bin was full when we arrived so once it was collected and empty on the Thursday we put in our rubbish and it was again full for the next arrival?
The recycling which was full to over flowing in the shed did not help. This is supposed to be collected by housekeepers I guess as we were told not to put out?
The windows in the dining and lounge areas have been painted shut so we was unable to open them and with a 1 year old we could not have any doors open to let air in.
Otherwise we were pleased with our family holiday.
St Ives is a bustling Cornwall village in a picturesque location. Bay Watch House is well located with lovely views to the front and within a five minute walk of the beach and the town. The house with six bedrooms ,an additional sofa bed and four bathrooms was ideal for an extended family gathering. The main living room on the first floor has a great view of the bay. The kitchen is small for the size of the house but is perfectly functional. Overall a great choice for a relaxing family or group holiday.
We had a week long stay in this beautiful house, the views are incredible and if you don’t mind the steep hills the location is perfect. Within the house the rooms are laid out in such a way that all of our party of 7 had their own space, we originally booked for 9 people but 2 couldn’t make it, if they had come we would still have had plenty of room and bathrooms. Could not fault the facilities and when we did have a problem with the plumbing they were round immediately to fix it at no inconvenience to us. Highly recommended.
Leah D.
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8/10 Good
Linda B.
26 Mar 2019
Our stay in March
Warm house with lovely views over the bay. Good base for local visits and sights further afield. Bedrooms a little small but lovely lounge and dining room.
Linda B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
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8/10 Good
Rachel W.
13 Nov 2018
Lovely big house over looking Porthminster beach.
We had a lovely week away for my mums birthday and retirement. There were 11 of us all together plenty of room, was great to have a separate room where the children could watch television.
The house is situated on a hill so you do have to walk down into town (and obviously back up) but was a good workout for the young. Nice wooden park for the kids which is close by too.