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Old Arch Cottage, The Digey
St Ives, Cornwall
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A beautifully refurbished fisherman's cottage in the Downalong area of St Ives, less than one minute's walk from Porthmeor Beach
2 nights from £405 Book Nowkey features
Within 100m From The Beach
Wi-Fi
Pets Accepted
Parking
Garden/backyard
Children Welcome
Near Coast Path
Family Friendly
Bathtub
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
Dishwasher
Cot Available
High Chair
Coffee Machine
TV
Hair Dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Oven
Iron
Decorated For Christmas
Overview
Laid out over two floors, Old Arch Cottage is deceptively spacious, and though refurbished to an exceptional standard, it still retains many of its wonderful original features. Exposed stone and inset pilchard smoking boxes nod to the property’s humble provenance, while the reclaimed ships’ timbers used for the ceiling beams and fireplace add a sense of cosiness and charm. On the ground floor at street level, there's a lovely open plan lounge / diner as well as a superb separate kitchen. Also on this floor, a shower room makes for speedy de-sanding after days spent down on the beach. Upstairs are the family bathroom and two bedrooms which include an airy master with comfortable king size bed and Smart TV, and a children’s room with plenty of books to read, a window seat with cushions, and a triple bunk bed. Guests who enjoy sunshine dining have their own open courtyard with a table and seating to the side of the cottage.
Possibly one of Cornwall’s most famous coastal towns, St Ives is a dream holiday destination with excellent eateries, shops and galleries. Best known for its picturesque harbour and iconic Tate St Ives art gallery which sits right on Porthmeor beach, there are many other family-friendly attractions in the area too like the Trewyn Sub Tropical Gardens and The Barbara Hepworth studio and garden. The clear turquoise water of the bay invites visitors to surf, paddle-board, swim or kayak all year round while sandy beaches like Porthmeor and Porthminster are terrific for sandcastle building, sunbathing and strolling. And if you fancy exploring slightly further afield, the coastline around St Ives Bay offers walking routes along the coast path with stunning sea views, as well as a clutch of other beautiful beaches including Carbis Bay, Upton Towans and Gwithian.
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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 £200 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 step to access, 1 flight of internal 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 high-speed Starlink broadband, with typical speeds of around 100 Mbps (subject to network conditions)
Coffee Machine: Nespresso pod coffee machine, with pods provided
Smoking: All of our properties are non-smoking and we ask that any party member who smokes, do so off the premises.
Additional Extras: There is a cot and a high chair available upon request, as these are not stored at the property, please add them to your booking if required.
Room Information
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Living
This property offers high-speed Starlink broadband, with typical speeds of around 100 Mbps (subject to network conditions)
Living Room
Situated on the ground floor, this gorgeous room is open plan with the dining area and is furnished with a Smart flat screen TV, a large sofa and coffee table. A lovely window seat with cushions has views down The Digey and is a great spot for reading and relaxation -
Kitchen & Dining
Kitchen
The contemporary kitchen is features a range of large and small appliances which include an electric single oven and grill, gas hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Nespresso pod coffee machine, kettle, toaster and microwave. An iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner as well as a selection of glasses, cutlery, crockery, cookware and utensils are provided
*Guests will need to supply their own pods
Dining Room
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Bedrooms
Master Bedroom
Situated upstairs on the first floor this bedroom has features a king size bed, bedside tables with lamps, a built-in wardrobe, mirror and Smart TV
*A hairdryer is provided
Bedroom Two
Situated on the first floor, this children’s bedroom has a fab window seat with cushions, and plenty of books to read. Furnished with a triple bunk bed, bedside table, bedside lamp, wardrobe and mirror
*Suitable only for children, with bedding available on request the room also has a large chair which converts to a single bed with a Cocoon memory foam base for comfort -
Bathrooms
Family bathroom
Located on the first floor, the family bathroom includes a bath with shower over (and hand held attachment), wash basin, WC, heated towel rail, mirror and cabinet
Shower room
Located on the ground floor off the kitchen with electric shower, a hand basin, and WC -
Outside
An open courtyard to the side of the cottage is furnished with an outdoor dining set. This area belongs to the cottage and is for the sole use of Old Arch guests although it is open to the lane. There is space to store wetsuits and boards out the back (though not secure)
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Parking
Guests have use of a private parking space at St Ives Rugby Club, (a 10-minute walk downhill and 20 minutes uphill).
However, a regular bus service to the Rugby Club operates from outside The Tate Gallery (about half a minute’s walk from the cottage)
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Good Housekeeping Bond or Accidental Damage Waiver
We ask our guests for a £200 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
A perfect little location
4.3/5
4.3/5
We had the most wonderful week in Old Arch Cottage, our first visit to this cottage. The location of the cottage is just perfect and catered to all our needs. Literally two minutes walk to Porthmeor Beach and one minute walk to Fore Street and then a bit further to the harbour. The welcome pack was gratefully received. The cottage was very cosy and well supplied and surprisingly quiet, despite it being on the main walk between Fore Street and Porthmeor Beach. Dropping our luggage at the end of the road was quick and easy, with a short walk to the cottage and the little bench opposite the front door was nice to sit on and enjoy the sun while watching the people pass by. One minor complaint, but nothing too serious - it's a struggle to take a shower in the small downstairs shower room as it's so small, but useful as a downstairs toilet or if you need to use it to shower off sand and sea. It most certainly wouldn't stop up returning again. Thank you, we hope to be back!
Guest, 31 Jul 2026
Hello, Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable week at Old Arch Cottage and that its fantastic location proved perfect for your stay. Being just moments from Porthmeor Beach, Fore Street, and the harbour certainly makes it an ideal base for exploring all that St Ives has to offer. It's lovely to know that you appreciated the welcome pack and found the cottage cosy, well equipped, and peaceful despite its central position. We're also pleased that the convenient luggage drop off and the sunny bench outside added to your experience and allowed you to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the town. Thank you as well for your feedback regarding the downstairs shower room. We appreciate your comments and understand that the compact size may not suit everyone's preferences. However, we're glad that this was only a minor issue and that it didn't detract from what was otherwise a wonderful stay. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you would consider returning. We look forward to welcoming you back to Old Arch Cottage for another memorable stay in St Ives. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team
Great place - would go back
5/5
5/5
In the heart of St Ives, few minutes walk to the UK's best beach and all the shops etc. Pick up/drop off close by, and off site parking was a bonus.
Steven, 06 Jun 2026
Hi Steven, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review following your recent stay ay Old Arch Cottage. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your time in St Ives and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, Laura
Laura - The Luxury Coastal team
Not very good
2.2/5
2.2/5
We recently spent time at Old Arch Cottage, St. Ives and have now been asked for a review. It will be negative. I appreciate some of our negative feedback maybe down to previous guests but a lot is due to neglect. Whilst putting food stuff away we noticed the cutlery tray had bits of food scraps - also cutlery was still in the dishwasher. The floor in the living/dining room by the table had around 6 inch stretch of paint flakes - turned out this was due to renovation work in the adjoining property. The main bedroom had large amounts of dust behind the drawer unit. The bathroom was clean but needs work. We left early because I experienced severe flea bites. I am susceptible to bites but did not expect this in a Cornish rental - a flea landed on my book! I appreciate the property is dog friendly but would suggest some flea preventative treatment should be implemented during cleaning? I did use the washer/dryer due to rain but jumpers came out covered in dog hair - maybe worth cleaner running a cycle while cleaning if dogs have visited? I am not against dogs, have had one for the majority of my life but will never rent a dog friendly property again. One of the reasons we wanted time away was due to the roof repair at our apartment building so we were dismayed when builders started working on the adjoining property. Isnt it possible for rental companies to have notice of potential renovations as to warn holiday makers? Maybe owners could take the opportunity to update their own properties? All in all sadly, a really disappointing stay.
PETER, 17 Nov 2025
Hi Peter. Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, and we’re sorry to hear that your stay did not meet expectations. We're very sorry to hear that you found some issues with the cleaning when you arrived, as that's not at all the standard we or the owner look to maintain. We would urge you to reach out to us or your local contact as we'd have been eager to resolve this for you. We understand however that you shouldn't need to do this in order to enjoy your stay, and we're very sorry that it wasn't resolved ahead of your stay as it should have been. Following this feedback, the owner has decided to implement changes to the current cleaning procedure with the housekeeping team to ensure this is not an issue that persists. We'd like to assure you that neither us or the team were aware of there being any fleas at the property, nor have we ever had a previous report any being at this property. That said we'll ensure this is reviewed thoroughly, and action will be taken should any be found. As for the construction noise, we always aim to inform guests of any known disruptions in advance. Unfortunately, work on neighbouring properties is often outside our control and not always communicated to us beforehand. That said, we encourage guests to let us know if they encounter such issues so we can do everything possible to improve the situation. We regret that this impacted your experience and will review how we can better anticipate and manage these circumstances. Again, we're very sorry to hear you were disappointed by your stay, but we're very grateful for your feedback. We'll ensure it's reviewed thoroughly so we can ensure the property is at it's normally-high standard. All the best.
Josh - Luxury Coastal
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