Mermaids

St Ives, Cornwall

Rarely does a property in St Ives offer quite so much exceptional space in such an extraordinary location right on the beach

2 nights from £2259 Book Now

Features
Overview
Things to Know
Rooms
Availability
Location

key features

Sea View

Footsteps From The Beach

Wi-Fi

Pets Accepted

Parking

Patio/balcony

Children Welcome

Near Coast Path

Bathtub

Washing Machine

Tumble Dryer

Dishwasher

Beachfront

Cot Available

High Chair

Coffee Machine

Hair Dryer

Microwave

Refrigerator

Oven

Iron

Overview

Resting directly above Bamaluz Beach, this beautifully renovated and furnished beachfront home offers stunning sea views from nearly every angle. A former ship captain's residence, the property has undergone a luxurious restoration, blending the charm and character of a traditional seaside cottage with the style and comfort of a contemporary beach villa.

Unique to Mermaids, a wrought iron staircase descends from the house to Bamaluz below, so guests can go from breakfast to the beach in seconds. A superb upper-floor terrace with its own panoramic vantage of the bay adds to the wonderful space on offer, and here you can relax in the sunshine, sip bubbly, chat, and watch the changing moods of the ocean from sunrise to sundown.

Mermaids combines two properties with multiple living areas, two fabulous kitchens, generous dining spaces and a collection of beautiful bedrooms and bathrooms, making it easy for families and friends to gather while still enjoying their own space. Whether sharing breakfast before a day on the beach, returning from a swim for lunch overlooking the sea, or settling in for an evening meal with the sound of the waves below, life here naturally revolves around the coastline.

For coastal escapes with excellent beaches, food and shopping, St Ives is a dream, and this holiday home rests mere metres from it all. Bamaluz Beach is quieter than the town’s bigger beaches and allows dogs all year round. The Harbour is literally a stone’s throw from the front door, while Fore Street’s restaurants, delis, bakeries and galleries are no more than a five-minute walk. Neighbouring Porthgwidden Beach is three minutes on foot, and Porthmeor Beach and Café, along with the Tate St Ives, is around six minutes.

Mermaids is a five-story home which can be booked as two individual holiday cottages, Mermaids accommodates parties of up to 10. Mermaids 2 is the lower half of the house and Mermaids 3 is the upper. Both properties are kept completely private from the other when booked individually.

2027 pricing and availability coming soon.

Things to know

Check in time: 4:00pm
Check out time: 10:00am
Security Deposit: We ask our guests for a £500 good housekeeping bond, which is pre-authorised against your card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved (held as a pending transaction) and then released afterwards if there is no damage or additional cleaning. This will be held on the card on file 7 days prior to your arrival.
Dogs: 1 dog allowed. £40 per dog, per week, in line with our house rules we do ask that dogs are not left alone in the property, do not use the furniture or go in the upstairs/bedroom areas
Number of steps: 2 steps to front door of Mermaids 2 with 1 flight of internal stairs & 12 steps to Mermaids 3 with 2 flights of internal flights. 4 flights of internal stairs throughout the entire 5 bed property. Please note that the steps down to the beach are steep and may get slippery in the wet. The final section does not have a handrail
Type of heating: Electric 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)
Travel cot and highchair: Available within property
Wi-Fi: This property provides free Wi-Fi for our guests. There may be occasional variations in speed and performance due to factors outside of our control. If you're planning to work during your stay, we suggest bringing a Wi-Fi dongle as a backup
Coffee Machine: Nespresso Vertuo pod coffee machine
Smoking: All of our properties are non-smoking and we ask that any party member who smokes, do so off the premises
Additional information: This property has access to the beach down a private staircase from Bedroom 1. Mermaids 2 and Mermaids 3 can be booked individually to accommodate smaller groups

Room Information

Living
Entrance One (Ground Floor Access)
This property has level access from the street and is set over 2 floors with the living, kitchen, dining area, a bedroom and a family bathroom on the ground floor, and the en-suite master bedroom on the lower ground

Access to the beach is via a steep spiral staircase from the lower ground floor to the rocks. Children and dogs will need to be supervised

Entrance Two (Upper Access)
This property is accessed via 12 external steps and has two internal staircases

Living Room One (Ground Floor)
Open plan with the kitchen and dining area, the living room has superb sea views through two sets of French doors which open onto a long Juliet balcony. Furnished with two sofas, an armchair, footstool, side tables and a sideboard, the room also has a Smart TV with Freeview and a Bluetooth speaker

Living Room Two (First Floor)
The living area is on the first floor and has a large sofa and two armchairs, a huge Smart TV with Freeview and a Bluetooth speaker
Kitchen & Dining
Kitchen One (Ground Floor)
Open to the living and dining space, the kitchen is equipped with an electric oven and integrated grill, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, wine cooler and dishwasher. Smaller appliances include a Nespresso pod coffee machine, kettle and toaster

Kitchen Two (First Floor)
The kitchen is equipped with an electric oven with integrated grill, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Smaller appliances include a kettle, toaster and Nespresso pod coffee machine, while a wine cooler is a welcome addition for longer stays

Utility (First Floor)
A utility cupboard off the hallway houses a washer / dryer. An iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner are also provided

Dining Area One (Ground Floor)
Positioned alongside the kitchen and sitting room, the dining area seats four guests and takes in wonderful sea views across the bay

Dining Area Two (First Floor)
Also on the first floor and open to the living room, the dining area has a spacious table with ten chairs, making it ideal for gathering over breakfast before heading to the beach or sharing supper at the end of the day. Doors open to the furnished terrace where stunning sea views are displayed
Bedrooms
Bedroom One (Lower Ground Floor)
This bedroom has exceptional up-close sea views. Furnished with a king-size bed, bedside tables and lamps, a standalone wardrobe, mirror and hairdryer, the deep window reveal creates a wonderful place to sit and watch the water below. The room also has an en-suite bathroom and access to the beach

Bedroom Two (Ground Floor)
Furnished with a king-size bed, bedside tables and lamps, a standalone wardrobe, mirror and hairdryer. This room has a Smart TV with Freeview

Bedroom Three (First Floor)
Sea view room which is furnished with a king size bed, bedside tables and lamps, a standalone wardrobe with additional storage drawers beneath the wardrobe. The room also has a Smart TV with Freeview and an en-suite bathroom

Bedroom Four (First Floor)
Downalong view room which is furnished with a king size bed, bedside tables and lamps, a mirror, a standalone wardrobe with additional storage drawers beneath the wardrobe. The room also has an en-suite bathroom

Bedroom Five (Second Floor)
With views over the Downalong, towards the harbour, and across the sea. This room is en-suite and is furnished with a king size bed, bedside tables and lamps, an integrated wardrobe, mirror and hairdryer. A bench seat positioned at the window, showcases the sea views
Bathrooms
Bathroom One (Lower Ground Floor)
En-suite to Bedroom One this spacious bathroom has a bath with shower over, hand basin, heated towel rail, pedestal cabinet and mirror

Bathroom Two (Ground Floor)
The ground-floor bathroom features a shower, hand basin, WC, heated towel rail, cabinet and mirror

Bathroom Three (First Floor)
En-suite to Bedroom Three, this bathroom is fitted with a double shower, wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail, cabinet, and mirror

Bathroom Four (First Floor)
En-suite to Bedroom Four, this bathroom is fitted with a double shower, wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail, cabinet, and mirror

Bathroom Five (Second Floor)
En-suite to Bedroom Five, this bathroom is fitted with a bath with shower over, wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail, cabinet and mirror

A cloakroom with WC is on the first-floor landing
Outside
Outside Space One (Lower Ground Floor)
One of the property's most remarkable features is its connection to the beach. A wrought iron spiral staircase descends from the lower ground floor to the rocks below. Please note that the steps are steep and may get slippery in the wet. The final section does not have a handrail

Outside Space Two (First Floor)
With one of the best positions in St Ives, the property has a large sea-facing balcony/terrace with plenty of space for outdoor dining and relaxing. Looking directly over Bamaluz Beach and the bay beyond, it catches the sun throughout the day and provides a wonderful place to sit with a morning coffee or evening drink. String lights overhead add a magical touch to evenings spent together, chatting and watching the sun set
Parking
Mermaids offers two parking spaces at the St Ives Rugby Club. Guests may pull up to offload their luggage outside the property before making their way to the car park (a 7 minute drive or 30 minute walk from the property)
A bus service runs at peak times from the Rugby Club to town, or you may opt to pre book with a taxi service like A1 Cars who will take you back to the cottage
Guests may be able to personally arrange additional parking at the Rugby Club, or find parking in one of the nearby local long stay car parks like the Island Car Park which is a minute’s walk from the property. Please note that this car park is very popular so space availability is limited during the busier months. There are several other long stay car parks in the area

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Good Housekeeping Bond
We ask our guests for a £500 good housekeeping bond, which is pre-authorised against your card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved and then released afterwards if there is no claim. We will contact you nearer the time of your arrival to arrange this.

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.

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