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Norway House Studio – Characterful Retreat Steps from Porthmeor

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A cozy living room with a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs. There is a kitchen in the background with white cabinets and a stone wall.
A staircase with striped carpet, white walls, and a framed picture above.
A loft-style living space with a high ceiling, exposed beams, a wooden dining table, a blue vase with flowers, a brown leather sofa, and a blue and white patterned couch.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a dresser, a chair, and a television on a stand.
A white interior hallway with a door leading to a room with a window and a small picture on the wall.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 578 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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St Ives, Cornwall
  • Place, Porthmeor Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tate St. Ives
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About the area

St Ives

At this cottage you'll be within steps of Salthouse Gallery and The Penwith Gallery. .Accommodation features free WiFi, a living room and a TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A hairdryer, an iron/ironing board and a desk are also available.

What's nearby

  • Porthmeor Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Porthgwidden Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 11 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mine Brewing Taproom - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Captain's Table - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cintra Seafood Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Norway House Studio – Characterful Retreat Steps from Porthmeor

Situated in the heart of Downalong just minutes from the Harbour, Porthmeor and Porthgwidden beaches. Over 200 years old, Norway House Studio was originally built as a sail loft and then used as an artist's studio for many years. It is full of the unique natural light that first drew the artists to St Ives and draws them still today. Thoughtfully modernised to retain its original character and stylishly decorated with deep whitewashed granite walls and exposed timbers. The Island car park is just moments away making Norway House Studio ideal for a relaxing summer holiday or a cosy winter break.

Ground Floor
Bedroom 1. King size bed, flat-screen 21" TV, well-furnished to include a dressing table, comfortable chair and plenty of storage.
Bedroom 2. Bunk beds plus 2 ft 6” single bed and built-in storage.
Bathroom. Bath with shower over, wash basin with storage under, heated towel rail, WC and extractor fan.
The accommodation is carpeted throughout, apart from in the kitchen and bathroom.
Exterior cubby next to the front door for storing beach gear.

First Floor
Sitting/dining room. Fabulously spacious and light with windows on three sides plus skylights. Two settees, 2 armchairs, a desk and coffee table. Long window seat and large oak dining table with seating for 8. Flat-screen 40" TV, sound system with iPod dock. Opening to
Kitchen. Well designed and refitted, this bright room has whitewashed weather-boarded walls. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge and dishwasher.
Heated throughout by wall mounted electric radiators.
Small well-trained dogs accepted by arrangement.

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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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

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: 840 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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597801

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Norway House Studio – Characterful Retreat Steps from Porthmeor?

Yep, Norway House Studio – Characterful Retreat Steps from Porthmeor is a short 1-minute walk from Porthmeor Beach.

Does Norway House Studio – Characterful Retreat Steps from Porthmeor have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Norway House Studio – Characterful Retreat Steps from Porthmeor?

No, Norway House Studio – Characterful Retreat Steps from Porthmeor does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Norway House Studio – Characterful Retreat Steps from Porthmeor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.