This gorgeous cottage has a lot to offer throughout the seasons, including beautiful sea views
Three different outside seating areas depending on your mood!
A holiday home with plenty of quirks and character to enjoy
A peaceful reading corner upstairs
Pretty as a picture with views over St Ives Bay
Two reception rooms to choose from, this one in on the ground floor
Enjoy the gorgeous wood burner when the cooler weather hits
Catch the sun at both ends of the day
Beautiful sea views at the front
Lots of lovely touches throughout
Space for family dining
Compact but well equipped kitchen
Downstairs bedroom for easy access
The downstairs shower room with WC
The upstairs double bedroom
Plenty of views from the front windows
Family bathroom on the first floor
Cute little summerhouse in the back garden
Take in the peace and quiet in the summerhouse
Back patio for alfresco dining
Views over St Ives Bay
Beautiful beaches of St Ives, only a few minutes away
Porthmeor Beach St Ives
Views over St Ives
Portminster Beach St Ives
1 / 28  This gorgeous cottage has a lot to offer throughout the seasons, including beautiful sea views
2 / 28  Three different outside seating areas depending on your mood!
3 / 28  A holiday home with plenty of quirks and character to enjoy
4 / 28  A peaceful reading corner upstairs
5 / 28  Pretty as a picture with views over St Ives Bay
6 / 28  Two reception rooms to choose from, this one in on the ground floor
7 / 28  Enjoy the gorgeous wood burner when the cooler weather hits
8 / 28  Catch the sun at both ends of the day
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10 / 28  Beautiful sea views at the front
11 / 28  Lots of lovely touches throughout
12 / 28  Space for family dining
13 / 28  Compact but well equipped kitchen
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16 / 28  Downstairs bedroom for easy access
17 / 28  The downstairs shower room with WC
18 / 28  The upstairs double bedroom
19 / 28  Plenty of views from the front windows
20 / 28  Family bathroom on the first floor
21 / 28  Cute little summerhouse in the back garden
22 / 28  Take in the peace and quiet in the summerhouse
23 / 28  Back patio for alfresco dining
24 / 28  Views over St Ives Bay
25 / 28  Beautiful beaches of St Ives, only a few minutes away
26 / 28  Porthmeor Beach St Ives
27 / 28  Views over St Ives
28 / 28  Portminster Beach St Ives

Chy An Gweal

St Ives, Cornwall
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 1
4
star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautiful traditional cottage with quirky modern interiors
  • Bright and colourful interior and a stone feature wall with a wood burner
  • Stunning balcony with fabulous sea views, and a sun house in the garden
Property code: 88406

Beautiful period cottage with modern interiors and fabulous sea views, the perfect retreat for families and couples seeking the Cornish seaside.

Situated in an elevated position on St Ives/Carbis Bay border with views over the bay, this 19th-century cottage is well located for exploring the local area on foot. Renowned for its art galleries, museums and fascinating history, there is plenty to see and do in the area. St Ives boasts a range of eclectic bars and restaurants, with famous beaches, shops, a harbour and plenty of coastal walks. The sandy beaches of Gwithian and Godrevy are within 6 miles for a good day out. You will also be located in a great spot to explore West Cornwall - Land’s End is 18 miles away and the Lizard just 25 miles. The city of Truro is 23 miles away, offering a host of attractions including a modern cathedral and unique shopping experiences.

Enter this wonderful cosy cottage and into the snug which has a beautiful focal wood burner, a stain glass internal window and comfortable seating. This stunning room really is a great spot to sit and watch a film on the Smart TV. Moving through to the diner and on to a galley kitchen complete with electric oven and hob, dishwasher, bread maker, microwave, washing machine, fridge and freezer. Through the dining area is a downstairs twin bedroom and a bathroom with a bath and separate walk-in shower and WC. Back through the diner and up the stairs is a beautiful bedroom with sea views and plenty of storage space - this really is a lovely room to laze away in and enjoy the pretty outlook. Across the hall is a shower room and WC. At the end of the corridor is a stunning bright and stylish lounge with a beautiful balcony with garden furniture and a sea view. This lounge has a large Smart TV and an office area which is a handy space if you need to catch up with some work.

Outside is a staggered patio area with a sun house and a patio with garden furniture. There is private parking for one car available.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 twin (ground floor) and 1 double (first floor)
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 shower room with WC (first floor) and 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC (ground floor)
  • Electric oven and induction hob, dishwasher, microwave, bread maker, fridge, washing machine and freezer
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV in snug and upper lounge
  • Staggered patio area with garden furniture and sun house; balcony with seating and view across the bay
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Shop, pub and beach within 1 mile
  • EV public 'Podpoint' charger within short walking distance at local Tesco store
  • Stairs are steep and open to one side
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Paula Hart

This property joined our collection in 2022 and is managed by Paula.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Julia, 19th October 2024

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Reviewed by Alison, 12th October 2024

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Reviewed by Kath, 21st September 2024

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Reviewed by Carly, 7th September 2024

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Reviewed by Stephan, 31st August 2024

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Reviewed by Lisa, 29th June 2024

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Cottage is lovely. All necessary amenities available. Kitchen is a gulley kitchen so only 1 person able to cook but not an issue. Loved the high tech cooker, microwave, tv and torches around the house. . Only cause for concern if elderly or disabled is the stairs to double bedroom and main living room. They are steep but have hand rails. You just hRead moreave to take your time and be cautious. Steps back door entry be cautious here too. Hide

Reviewed by Melanie, 1st June 2024

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A lovely cottage I especially liked the upstairs lounge, location is perfect 15 minutes walk to beach (steep uphill on the way back though!), bus stop to st ives just outside the front door , tesco very close too , I have always loved carbis bay and this is a great cottage, good garden for the dog too!

Reviewed by Josephine, 25th May 2024

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Reviewed by Jenny, 20th April 2024

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Reviewed by Mitch, 11th November 2023

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Well equipped cottage in a great location. Myself, my wife, and our dog thoroughly enjoyed it. We have stayed in several properties around the area and this was by far the best equipped, which helped make it feel like a real home. Parking and rear access so useful, and easy instructions helped along the way. A characterful property with lots of quiRead morerks, wish we could have stayed longer! Hide

Reviewed by Gail, 2nd September 2023

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Lovely quirky cottage in a great spot for exploring St Ives/Carbis Bay on foot or by bus if you dont have a car. Garden ideal for a dog, secure (unless you have a 2 year old Spaniel able to clear a 5 foot high, 2 foot deep wall) Kitchen well equipped, 2 good size bathrooms. Beautiful views from the balcony.

Reviewed by Chris, 12th August 2023

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The house was tidy, comfortable and well presented. The information booklet provided by the host was very helpful too.

Reviewed by Alexandra, 5th August 2023

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We enjoyed our stay - the cottage is beautiful and really nicely situated.

Reviewed by Susan, 15th July 2023

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A lovely clean cottage which is conveniently located for St Ives with Carbis Bay beach close by. The sea view from the upstairs lounge is wonderful and binoculars have been thoughtfully provided. It is is well equipped and just like 'home from home'. Stairs inside the cottage and the rear garden steps are quite steep (extra care needed when using).Read more The bus stops outside the front of the cottage which not only saved the walk into St Ives but also gave options to visit places such as Penzance. Hide

Reviewed by Carmen, 2nd July 2023

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Charming cottage, you feel like your home. It has everything you need and also find unexpected surprises, such as shovels for the beach, games or a pencil box for the children. The location is excellent, opposite to bus stops for St Ives or Penzance. Although Carbys Bay is the closest beach, our favorite was Porthminster beach, which was 2-3 bus stRead moreops away (also walkable) and quicker to access. The views of the garden and the sea were beautiful, we felt like the Baggins family. Gorgeous!!! Hide

Reviewed by Wendy, 27th May 2023

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This was a wonderful miner's cottage, extended and modernised to satisfy modern standards. Very comfortable, a well equipped kitchen, a downstairs and an upstairs lounge both with fabulous views, and a pretty garden.

Reviewed by Edward, 6th May 2023

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Exceptionally well appointed and well equipped property. All instructions were easy to follow. Wonderful view. I think you've thought of everything. Really enjoyed the stay - thank you very much.

Reviewed by Janet, 22nd April 2023

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Lovely cottage with sitting area looking across sea views to Godrevy lighthouse that is a beautiful landscape to see ! Also cosy and pretty inside with beautiful stained glass features and a lovely log fire. Great location for dogs with walking distance to landmark of Knolls monument & Tesco very convenient. Would definitely recommend & stay again Read more! Hide

Reviewed by Gillian, 1st April 2023

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We had a lovely stay in Chy An Gweal, Carbis Bay. The cottage was beautiful and was in a fantastic location, about a mile walk into St Ives. The cottage its self had everything we needed for a perfect stay. The owner had thought of everything to make our stay very comfortable. I would highly recommend this property to family and friends.

Reviewed by Stephen, 28th November 2022

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A lovely Cornish cottage with great views over the bay. Very well appointed and comfortable. Stairs are steep and need great care. Not possible to close stair gate due to handrail.

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This gorgeous cottage has a lot to offer throughout the seasons, including beautiful sea views
Three different outside seating areas depending on your mood!
A holiday home with plenty of quirks and character to enjoy
A peaceful reading corner upstairs
Pretty as a picture with views over St Ives Bay
Two reception rooms to choose from, this one in on the ground floor
Enjoy the gorgeous wood burner when the cooler weather hits
Catch the sun at both ends of the day
Beautiful sea views at the front
Lots of lovely touches throughout
Show 16 moreSpace for family dining

Location

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1/3 Deposit

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