Title: Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33650600/33650511/96b6b730.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33650600/33650511/e2e5054c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33650600/33650511/7497e96e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33650600/33650511/a504c78d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33650600/33650511/126fcd8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Downalong, St Eia's location offers a fabulous base to explore all St Ives has to offer. Unwind in this beautifully renovated Fishermans Cottage with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and comfortable lounge with high ceilings. Enjoy fast WiFi access, a welcome hamper on arrival and modern fully equipped kitchen. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location This is a beautiful Fishermans Cottage situated in a quiet road in the heart of Downalong. The property is nestled between three fabulous family beaches Porthmeor perfect for a spot of surfing, Porthgwidden which has a lovely safe beach perfect for families and the Harbour Beach with the fabulous backdrop of St Ives . We are a 2 minute walk to the shops and outstanding restaurants, the Tate and the Barbara Hepworth musuem. St Eia's location will provide a fabulous base with which to explore all St Ives has to offer.The cottage has been lovingly restored it has still retained a number of features but with a modern feel. This cottage would provide an excellent base for a family beach holiday nothing is too far because of its location you can pop backwards and forwards very easily and everything is on the flat no carrying surfboards up hills! The property is arranged over 4 floors, with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is a modern fully equipped kitchen, dining area with welcome pack on arrival. There is a large comfortable lounge with high ceilings. The third floor has one bedroom with twin beds and a bathroom on that floor. On the top floor there is a double bed with glimpses of the sea and an en-suite, that comprises of a shower toilet and hand basin. The cottage has Wifi access. We have made sure that you have all that you could possibly need, however if you find you need anything further or encounter any problems or issues during your stay, there is a local housekeeper on hand to help you. Entry to the property is by key-safe. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video library ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 3 steps to reach entrance - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Towels are for the cottage use only and are NOT to be taken to the beach as this will incur a fine. Rubbish to be separated into general waste and recyclable. Recyclable waste to be put in the clear bag provided. General waste in black bag provided Both bags to be placed in wheelie bin, outside cottage, before you check out. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 and a deadlock 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 ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.21595%2C-5.47728&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=K15g3AnJX3VwwtbRkYXn7DjaHEU=) Saint Ives, ENG #### What's nearby - Porthmeor Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - St Ives Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Tate St. Ives - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Porthminster Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Carbis Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles #### Getting around - St Ives Station - 12 min walk - Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 69 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬3 min walk - ‪Porthmeor Beach Café Bar - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Lifeboat Inn - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Captain's Table - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location located? > Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bamaluz Beach and St Ives Harbour. The Island - Pendinas and St Ives Museum are just steps away. St Ives Station is 12 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Fisherman's Cottage, fantastic Downalong location Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 120 8 - Good 16 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah G. 3 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Stay Everything was great! ##### Hannah G. Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne R. 10 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Time We all really enjoyed our stay at this cottage. The beds were very comfortable and we all slept well after our days exploring St Ives. The cottage has everything you possibly need and the location perfect. ##### Joanne R. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John R. 14 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic house Great house in great location, beds nice and comfy lovely and clean too. Had a lovely stay in the house and pet friendly. ##### John R. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul S. 15 Oct 2017 #### Fabulous cottage well presented comfortable and right in the centre We had a great time lovely cottage in a great location we would use this cottage again really homely feel ##### Paul S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah F. 29 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location Lovely cottage, well-equipped, and great location - many thanks 😊 ##### Sarah F. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew A. 23 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location lovely cottage Quite a lot of stairs (four rooms on four floors) but nice layout. ##### Matthew A. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip P. 28 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Cottage Perfect Location Great cottage really homely and a very comfortable stay, Owner answered all questions before our stay right away. 5 star rating across the board ##### Philip P. Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Lesley T. 8 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishermans Cottage Lovely quaint cottage in a perfect location for the beach, shops and restaurants. Our first visit to St Ives but it wont be our last, it really is stunning ##### Lesley T. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen K. 28 Feb 2018 #### Beautifully appointed, great location! We enjoyed a very relaxing winter break at 4 St.Eia. Comfortable warm and a short walk to the town and beaches. Will definitely return. ##### Stephen K. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Judy P. 11 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### St ives Lovely property well situated and equipped. ##### Judy P. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LYNNE B. 1 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home from home We love this cottage, we've book it for the last 5 years ##### LYNNE B. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beverley H. 14 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely centrally located cottage in St Ives Beautiful cottage Stayed for an spring long weekend. 4 floors - very clean & well equipped. Good communication with owners. ##### Beverley H. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin H. 11 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic little town house. Fabulous little town home. Absolutely ideal for a few days in St Ives. So close to the beaches. Would definitely return. ##### Kevin H. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah P. 4 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Great property. Great location. Fab!! Will be back thank you ##### Sarah P. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LYNNE B. 21 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### HOME FROM HOME This property is great near to all amenities... You have a great cleaner of your property, every thing was lovely.. I will be booking again next year if possible.. Thanks A. LM Brecknock and Family ##### LYNNE B. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon W. 13 Jul 2016 #### Fantastic position We had a great holiday in your cottage, everything we needed was at hand. We especially liked that it was in a quieter part of St Ives but incredibly near to a nice beach. We also liked that fact that it's near to great restaurants and shops. ##### Simon W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016 ### 10/10 Excellent #### lorna m. 5 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We just wanted a beautiful location quiet and lots of little coffee stops sea front and sister time Lovely cosy homely cottage. Minutes from the sea front. Everything you’d want and more. Lots of games in premises for a rainy day to! ##### lorna m. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqui B. 20 Apr 2016 #### Very well appointed comfortable cottage, well positioned for town centre & a long stay carpark We had a great time in St Ives and the convenient position of the cottage allowed us to come and go as we pleased with no need to use the car . Cottage well equipped and everything we needed was available . Kitchen, bathroom and ensuite newly fitted out . Overall an ideal holiday base . ##### Jacqui B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2016 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David J. 5 Sept 2018 #### Lovely house and a great location which means everything is only a short walk away. . ##### David J. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine 10 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The property was quiet , clean, homely yet modern , very well equipped kitchen, extremely handy location within short wa short walking distance to the beaches pubs restaurants and shops. Excellent hosts and a lovely welcome pack waiting for us. Four floors were fine for us but if you struggle with stairs might be difficult.we will definitely be booking this gorgeous fisherman's cottage again! andshops..Exxellent ##### Katherine Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea F. 11 Oct 2018 #### Just lovely We stayed there (3 adults) for 3 nights and had such lovely time. The house instantly makes you feel at home as soon as you walk through the door. It is decorated with so much thought given and love, I really enjoyed it. Also the welcome pack was such a lovely addition. Best of all is the very central location to the harbour and the main shopping areas, as well as the Tate Gallery. It literally is the perfect location in St. Ives. We had such a wonderful time and will definitely be back. ##### Andrea F. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen C. 1 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The most amazing 10 days in St Ives 😊 We had the most fantastic time in St Ives. We stayed in Andy & Emma’s lovely house for 10 nights in August with our two boys and it was just perfect. The house is very comfortable and the decoration has been very well thought out. The beds were very comfy and it was great to have two shower rooms. The location was fab for the beaches & the town. A big thank you to Karen the housekeeper who was very helpful during our stay. We will definitely be back next year. 🥰 ##### Karen C. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Manuela L. 20 Aug 2017 #### Great location, great little cottage. We've stayed in the 'downalong' for the last 17 years and 4 St Eia is certainly one of our favourite cottages. It's beautifully appointed and decorated inside and very comfortable and cosy. Like most typical downalong cottages it is compact, but the living areas feel spacious and airy, and the owners are honest and explain in their details that there are 4 flights of stairs, so you know what to expect; it's great exercise, but just don't forget to bring down everything you need from pretty master bedroom in the eaves! The owners are extremely helpful, communication is easy and there is a local housekeeper at hand if you have any problems. Thanks Emma and Andy for a fantastic holiday. ##### Manuela L. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stewarrt R. 14 May 2018 #### Fishermans Cottage St Aia Street The cottage is very stylish inside. It is really lovely. The three of us stayed there for a week and we became very fond of it. I hope people realize the front door is a barn door. You can open the top half and let the fresh air of the street come into the kitchen. We had some problems with the washing machine and it was sorted out immediately by Andy and Emma. St Ives is an amazing place and the cottage is right in the middle of it.. A magical experience. ##### Stewarrt R. Stayed 7 nights in May 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert G. 1 Aug 2016 #### A beautiful cottage with everything you need in a great location A great cottage finished to a high standard with everything there you could need for cooking etc. In a great location only a 5 minute walk to all the beaches,shops,restaurants and pubs. Our children loved porthgwidden beach the most,but porthmeor beach definatley worth a visit for surfing/bodyboarding. It was a challenge driving around to the cottage in my pickup truck,but once unloaded we parked up at the rugby club which was £35 for a 7 day parking pass,and there is a bus service which takes you back down into the town which is really handy as getting a parking space in the town is not easy. We loved our stay at this cottage and st Ives and we will be back. The Goddard family ##### Robert G. 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