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# The Waves

Cottage with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Porthminster Beach 

## Photo gallery for The Waves

![Property grounds - The Waves (St Ives)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91620000/91618900/91618884/561f92bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Close to Porthminster Beach and St Ives Harbour, The Waves provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor space

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### The Waves

Cottage with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Porthminster Beach 

This smoke-free cottage features free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. A kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher are available, and other amenities include a washing machine and 2 bathrooms. Housekeeping is not available. 

Guest accommodation at this cottage offers DVD players and video game consoles. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. 

Bathrooms include a shower. This St Ives cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 

## Property amenities

### Beach

- Beach nearby

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
- Onsite parking includes off-street options

### Kitchen

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms

### Bathroom

- 2 private bathrooms
- Shower

### Entertainment

- DVD player
- Video game console

### Outdoor areas

- Terrace

### Laundry

- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- No housekeeping service

### Location highlights

- Next to a golf course

### Things to do

- Fishing nearby

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

### Payment types at the property

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards 

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 

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.

### Property is also known as

The Waves Cottage

The Waves St Ives

The Waves Cottage St Ives

## About the area

Located in St Ives, this cottage is next to a golf course and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Porthminster Beach and St. Michael's Mount can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore St Ives Harbour. St Ives Museum and Paradise Park and JungleBarn are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. [Visit our St Ives travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Ives.dx182650)

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9 Gallinas Point Apartments Talland Road, St Ives, England, TR26 2FD

### What's nearby

- ![Porthminster Beach which includes a sandy beach and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094453/e0aa9374-5d74-475e-9b7c-784f9cfb63a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Porthminster Beach  
3 min walk \- 0.2 miles
- ![Porthmeor Beach showing a beach and a coastal town as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094451/f0660a99-bff7-4564-b5c6-f5ff99e252b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Porthmeor Beach  
9 min walk \- 0.5 miles
- ![Tate St. Ives showing signage and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094449/843127ee-d9f1-454f-b80d-dd516e495702.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Tate St. Ives  
11 min walk \- 0.6 miles
- ![Popular St Ives Atlantic ocean coast, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622847105994/7505f52f-1a7f-43ff-ba19-ee75be02e1dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Carbis Bay Beach  
4 min drive \- 1.6 miles
- St Ives Harbour  
6 min walk \- 0.4 miles

### Getting around

- St Ives Station  
6 min walk
- Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)  
59 min drive

### Restaurants

- Porthminster Beach Bar  
6 min walk
- Harbour Gourmet Fish & Chips  
7 min walk
- Porthminster Beach Café  
5 min walk
- Hub  
8 min walk
- The Cornish Bakery  
9 min walk

## Frequently asked questions

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### How much is parking at The Waves?

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## The Waves Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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### 8.0

Cleanliness

### 10

Amenities

### 10

Property conditions & facilities

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Gary

30 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good sized property and modern decor/ furniture, nice sized balcony with view of the bay. 

##### Gary

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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