Title: Porthia Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms 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 # Porthia Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Cottage with kitchen, 6-minute walk to St Ives Harbour ![TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95245800/95245727/650f3a47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95245800/95245727/59918fd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95245800/95245727/ee857b17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95245800/95245727/542d2c6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95245800/95245727/18dae2a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Porthia Cottage is a 19th-century mid-terrace cottage in the heart of Downalong, just minutes from beaches and harbour. Unwind in the open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room or enjoy panoramic views from Bedroom 3's loft room. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6797 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Porthia Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Thoughtfully updated to maintain its charm this 19th century mid-terrace cottage is well situated in the heart of Downalong only 2 minutes' walk from the beaches and harbour and just seconds from the Island. Built across 3 floors and sleeping 6, Porthia Cottage is your home away from home. Ground Floor Open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room covering the entire ground floor with windows at both ends. Kitchen area. Recently refitted with electric cooker, black sink unit, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher. Ample storage and solid oak work surfaces and breakfast bar. Dining area. Extending dining table and seating for 6. Sitting room area. Comfortable 2 seat and 3 seat settees and a single armchair. Coffee table, TV/DVD and iPod docking station. Modern flame electric fire. First Floor Bedroom 1. Twin beds, built-in combination wardrobe and wash basin. Bedroom 2. Double bed, pine chest of drawers and built-in hanging cupboard and wash basin. Bathroom. Cottage bath with electric shower over and folding shower screen, wash basin and WC. Airing cupboard and immersion heater. Second Floor Bedroom 3. Loft room with panoramic views of the Island and sea beyond from one side and view over rooftops to Godrevy Beach on the other. Twin beds tucked under low dormer roof and chest of drawers. Porthia Cottage is accessed at street level in Burrow Road. Heating is provided by modern, thermostatically controlled electric wall-mounted heaters in each room. Well-trained dogs are accepted by arrangement. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Wildlife walks 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 ### General - Unit size: 797 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94670000/94663300/94663219/a3e7eb23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Surfs Up! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 597661 ## 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%7C50.21621%2C-5.47784&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=M0nHukn1Piqb7xbox359HKkHp1U=) St Ives, Cornwall #### What's nearby - Porthmeor Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - St Ives Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Tate St. Ives - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Porthminster Beach - 8 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) - 67 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬2 min walk - ‪Porthmeor Beach Café Bar - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Captain's Table - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Lifeboat Inn - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Porthia Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Porthia Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Porthia Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Porthia Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located? > Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of The Island - Pendinas and St Ives Harbour. BoatHouse Theatre and Chapel of St Nicholas 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. 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