Shell Cottage

St Ives, Cornwall

In the heart of St Ives’s Downalong quarter, this cottage is a just 100 metres from the town centre and a short stroll from Porthmeor Beach

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Features
Overview
Things to Know
Rooms
Availability
Location
Reviews

key features

Within 100m From The Beach

Wi-Fi

Pets Accepted

Parking

Enclosed Garden

Garden/backyard

Children Welcome

Near Coast Path

Family Friendly

Bathtub

Washing Machine

Dishwasher

Cot Available

High Chair

Near A Golf Course

Hair Dryer

Microwave

Refrigerator

Oven

Iron

Overview

One of a handful of character properties in Hicks Court which sits at the entrance to the narrow cobbled streets of The Digey, the location of this little gem is superb. Porthmeor’s surfing beach and iconic café as well as the harbour, some of the town’s best restaurants, its galleries and shops, all lie on the doorstep. And for those travelling by car who’d like to explore the whole of St Ives Bay, places like Gwithian, Hayle, Carbis Bay and Lelant are just a few minutes away.

The space the cottage offers is perfect too. Comfortable bedrooms, a lovely living room, amply equipped kitchen, large bathroom and private courtyard provide families, couples, friends and their dogs a beautiful base from which to enjoy holidays in one of Cornwall’s most famous towns. Shell Cottage also provides a parking space, which as most know is a real plus for St Ives, especially during the busy summer season.

Things to know

Check in time: 16:00
Check out time: 10:00
Good Housekeeping Bond or Accidental Damage Waiver
We ask our guests for a £100 Good Housekeeping Bond, pre-authorised against your credit card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved and then released afterward if there is no damage. We will contact you nearer the time of your arrival to arrange this. 
Alternatively, a one-off, nonrefundable Accidental Damage Waiver of £30 can be added to your booking to replace the Good Housekeeping Bond and can be added as an extra when processing your booking.
Pets: 2 pets allowed, £40 per pet per week, in line with our house rules we do ask that pets are not left alone in the property, do not use the furniture or go in the upstairs/bedroom areas
Number of steps: 1 external access step, 1 internal flight of stairs
Type of heating: Central heating
Linen & Towels: Bed linen is provided for your stay, however, if you require use of the travel cot you will need to bring your own cot linen. Each guest will be supplied with one hand towel and one bath towel for their stay. (if your holiday is longer than 10 days, please contact the Luxury Coastal team to discuss a mid-stay linen change)
Wi-Fi: This property offers free Wi-Fi for guests, however, we cannot guarantee the speed and connectivity. Therefore, if you are planning to work during your holiday, we recommend bringing a wifi dongle.
Smoking: All of our properties are non-smoking and we ask that any party member who smokes, do so off the premises.
Property surroundings: Please note that while you can drive down the Digey to unload your luggage, it is very narrow in places

Room Information

Living
Entrance
A stable door from Hicks Court leads into the cottage’s kitchen / diner on the ground floor

Living room
Positioned on the first floor and furnished with two sofas, an armchair, coffee table, Smart TV and DVD player.
This room has a door leading out to the small private courtyard
Kitchen & Dining
Kitchen
Positioned on the ground floor the open plan kitchen is equipped with an oven, hob, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner
Crockery, cutlery, utensils, cookware and glasses

Dining area
Open plan with the kitchen, the dining area is furnished with a dining table and seating for four. There's also a lovely window seat with cushion
Bedrooms
Bedroom One
Located on the upper (first) floor, this room is furnished with a double bed, bedside tables with lamps, wardrobe, mirror, hairdryer and TV with Freeview

Bedroom Two
Also on the first floor, this room is furnished with a king size bed which can be separated into twin beds on request, and bedside tables with lamps
Bathrooms
A large family bathroom with bath, separate shower with hand-held attachment, WC, cabinet, mirror and hand basin
Outside
The small enclosed courtyard area is accessed from the sitting room and is furnished with a bistro table and chairs
Parking
This property offers a secure parking space for one car at St Ives car park which is 1.5 miles away or 9 minutes by car
Guests will need to pay to use the shuttle bus service in the area, or a taxi to travel between the property and the car park

Please note that while you can drive down the Digey to unload your luggage, it is very narrow in places, so if you do not have a small car, we would recommend parking at Barnoon Car park to unload your things. (0.1 mile away or 3ish minutes’ walk)
If you'd prefer to park in a local car park for the duration of your stay, there are a few in the area which include:

Barnoon car park (0.1 mile or 3ish minutes walk)
Island Car Park (0.3 miles or 7 minutes’ walk)
Smeatons Pier Car park (0.3 miles or 7 minutes’ walk)

All St Ives car parks and their tariffs

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Good Housekeeping Bond or Accidental Damage Waiver

We ask our guests for a £100 Good Housekeeping Bond, pre-authorised against your credit card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved and then released afterward if there is no damage. We will contact you nearer the time of your arrival to arrange this. 

Alternatively, a one-off, nonrefundable Accidental Damage Waiver of £30 can be added to your booking to replace the Good Housekeeping Bond and can be added as an extra when processing your booking.

Welcome to St Ives

There’s something special about holidays in St Ives and we just can’t quite put our fingers on it. It could be the beautiful light that’s attracted artists to the resort for generations, the cobbled streets and coastal views…or that feeling of being a world away from the hustle and bustle. Whatever it is, St Ives has a charm that’s unlike any other, and we’d recommend it at any time of year.

More about St Ives

Reviews

Overall Rating - 4.7

Perfect location but getting tired
3.8/5

Shell cottage is in the perfect location, handy for all the shops and the sea front and is the perfect size for the two of us and our two dogs. We have stayed many times now and it is our go to holiday cottage but it is starting to look tired. It could do with decorating and certain things replacing. My niggles are relatively petty but annoying all the same. The plates are too big for the dishwasher as are most of the glasses, the few that remain that is. It is reasonably well equipped but the equipment is old and worn out. The baking trays are unusable as the coating is flaking, the knifes are blunt, the crockery is chipped, etc.The shower regularly backs us needing a visit from maintenance. The little courtyard is always overgrown and filthy, again requiring a visit from maintenance. The pictures should be updated on the booking site to reflect the current standard and general maintenance should happen regularly rather than as requested. That said we have our next two visits booked but will be bring additional things to use especially for our visit over Christmas where we will have no choice but to cook. A bit of TLC would go a long way towards making this the perfect 5 star cottage.

Tracy, 18 Jul 2026

Cosy break by the sea
5/5

Shell Cottage was a welcoming , cosy , well equipped and well presented cottage. Close to all the local shops and bars yet hidden away so very peaceful. Decorated perfectly , with comfy beds and sofas to relax on. We would definitely book again and highly recommend . The process from start to finish was easy and the hosts and booking company definitely went above and beyond .

Sarah, 26 Oct 2025

Hi Sarah, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're absolutely delighted to hear that you found Shell Cottage welcoming, cosy, and perfectly equipped for a relaxing stay. It’s wonderful to know that the peaceful location, comfortable furnishings, and charming decor made your visit so enjoyable. We’re especially pleased that the booking process was smooth and that our team could help make everything easy from start to finish. Your recommendation means a lot, and we’d be thrilled to welcome you back anytime! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team

Short Break
4.8/5

We loved our recent stay at Shell Cottage, prime location for Porthmeor Beach, restaurants and shops.Modern accommodation with lovely home furnishings, great bathroom. We can not comment on the car parking as those familiar with St Ives will know that the roads are narrow in this area, we parked at nearby Barnoon Car Park for dropping off our things and parked there for the duration to make it easier as only on a short break.Home from home, highly recommend and would definitely stay again.

Janet, 19 Nov 2024

Hi Janet, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad to hear you loved your stay with Shell Cottage being in a prime location. Thank you for the kind words about the cottage being modern with lovely furnishings and a great bathroom. We look forward to welcoming you back. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Chloe-Luxury Coastal Team

Excellent location
4.7/5

Cottage is in a great central location- in less than a minute you can be on Fore street or Porthmeor beach. Lovely comfy beds, super bathroom. Lounge is a little small but perfectly adequate. The small outside space is great if you are bringing a dog. Would definitely stay again

Bernadette, 08 Nov 2024

Hi Bernadette, Thank you so much for your review! Were delighted to hear that you enjoyed the central location and found the beds comfy and the bathroom superb. Its great to know that the lounge and the outdoor space met your needs, especially if you brought a furry friend along. Your feedback has been passed along and we look forward to welcoming you back for another stay soon! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team

Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team

Fabulous Mini Break
5/5

Had a fabulous stay at Shell Cottage it was equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The only thing that was confusing was it stated there was a shuttle bus to the car park which was a 15minute walk away but there was no shuttle bus it wasn't a major issue as we could drop off and pick up our luggage near the cottage but it would have saved time looking for the transport. The cottage was beautiful and very central would love to go back.

Elaine, 21 Jun 2024

Hi Elaine, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear you had a fabulous stay at Shell Cottage and it was equipped with everything you needed. We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team

Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team