Walters on The Digey

St Ives, Cornwall

Tucked away off a cobbled street in the heart of The Digey, this charming four-storey cottage is just moments from St Ives’ harbour, sandy beaches, and Fore Street’s independent shops, cafés and restaurants

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Features
Overview
Things to Know
Rooms
Availability
Location
Reviews

key features

Sea View

Within 100m From The Beach

Wi-Fi

Pets Accepted

Children Welcome

Near Coast Path

Washing Machine

Dishwasher

Outdoor Shower

Hair Dryer

Microwave

Refrigerator

Oven

Overview

With its fabulous location in St Ives, this four-storey cottage is mere footsteps from everything that makes St Ives such a dreamy holiday destination.

One of a handful of beautiful, characterful cottages that line the Digey, Walters is a delightful place for seaside escapes with family or friends. Known for its narrow granite passageways, small independent shops and easy access to everything St Ives is loved for, the Digey is a sought-after area in the town. Cafes and galleries sit between whitewashed cottages, and the beach is close enough to wander down to every day for an early morning swim or a sunset paddle-boarding session.

Inside, the cottage is arranged over four levels. The kitchen and dining space quirkily sit half a floor below the entrance, with a table for four and a fabulous kitchen. There’s a back door here which opens towards the harbour side of town, and an outdoor shower for rinsing off sandy toes and beach gear. On the first floor there are two separate living spaces. The snug just off the landing is furnished with a daybed and can be used as a second TV room (especially good for families) or an occasional single bedroom, while the main living room provides a cosy place for relaxation or spending time together. A pretty double bedroom and family shower room are located on the second floor, while above, a light-filled twin bedroom occupies the top floor and enjoys views over the rooftops and out towards the sea.

Around the corner you’ll find St Ives Bakery for fresh pasties and croissants, with Porthminster Kitchen and the Sloop Inn just a minute or two’s walk from the front door. St Ives Harbour Beach is 100 metres away, while Porthmeor Beach, Porthmeor Kitchen and The Tate St Ives in the opposite direction, are only yards further.

This characterful cottage is arranged over four levels with steep stairs between floors, so may not be ideal for guests with reduced mobility.

Things to know

Check in time: 4.00pm
Check out time: 10.00am
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, non-refundable 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: 1 pet 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: 3 steps to front door and 3 flights of internal stairs
Type of heating: Gas 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 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: Cafetiere
Smoking: All of our properties are non-smoking and we ask that any party member who smokes, do so off the premises
Additional information: The cottage is arranged over four floors and includes several internal staircases. There are three steps up to the front door, and once inside you’ll find steep, characterful stairs connecting each level. The staircase down to the kitchen (half a level below the entrance) is particularly steep and narrow, and while a rope assist is provided, there is no fixed handrail. There is also a small step between the second-floor bedroom and bathroom. Because of the number and steepness of the stairs, the property may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility. Young children will need close supervision at all times.

Room Information

Living
Access
The cottage is arranged over four floors and includes several internal staircases
There are three steps up to the front door, and once inside you’ll find steep, characterful stairs connecting each level
The staircase down to the kitchen (half a level below the entrance) is particularly steep and narrow, and while a rope assist is provided, there is no fixed handrail
There is also a small step between the second-floor bedroom and bathroom
Because of the number and steepness of the stairs, the property may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Young children will need close supervision at all times

Living Room (First Floor)
This tastefully furnished room feels cosy and inviting with a mid-century inspired sofa and armchair, as well as an original *fireplace and Smart TV (with Freeview)
*The fireplace is ornamental

Snug (First Floor)
Off the first-floor landing at the top of the main staircase this room is furnished with a day bed/sofa but can also be used as an occasional single bed. Furniture includes a chest of drawers, mirror and Smart TV.
Kitchen & Dining
Kitchen (Lower Ground – Half Level Down)
A lovely kitchen equipped with an induction hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, kettle and toaster, cafetiere, washing machine, and vacuum cleaner
The back door opens directly onto the alley with easy access to the harbour
Accessed via fairly steep stairs but there is a a fixed handrail as well as a rope assist

Dining Area (Lower Ground – Half Level Down)
Within the kitchen and furnished with a dining table and seating for four. A window seat with cushions is positioned beneath the front window.
Bedrooms
Bedroom One (Second Floor)
A bright, attractive room which is furnished with double bed, internal wardrobes, chest of drawers, mirror bedside tables and lamps. Small level change (step up and down) between this bedroom and the family bathroom.

Bedroom Two (Third Floor)
This light-filled top floor bedroom has an en-suite and views over the rooftops and towards the sea and is furnished with twin beds, a bedside table with lamp and chest of drawers
Bathrooms
Bathroom One (Second Floor)
The family bathroom is equipped with large shower (waterfall-style attachment), hand basin, heated towel rail, cabinet and mirror, and WC

Bathroom Two (Third Floor – Ensuite)
The en-suite to Bedroom Two with a shower, hand basin and WC
Outside
The cottage doesn’t offer any outside space apart from an outside shower in the alley of the kitchen
Parking
This property doesn’t offer parking, however Barnoon Long Stay Car Park is less than 5 minutes’ walk (about 300m)

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Please note that the cottage is arranged over four floors and includes several internal staircases. Because of the number and steepness of the stairs, the property may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility. Young children will need close supervision at all times.

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, non-refundable 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.

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Reviews

Overall Rating - 4.2

Cosy cottage right in the centre
4.2/5

Sweet little cottage where two of us stayed for 4 nights. Nicely furnished with Ercol chairs and sofa. Comfortable bed. Note this is a very old house built for a different era, with steep and narrow stairs, and whilst very quaint, the rooms are small, and the walls and floors are very thin so if more than two people stayed privacy would be a challenge. For two it was perfect though. The age of the house also showed in the windows which let in a cool draught, especially in the attic bedroom. Location could hardly be improved, with a fantastic breakfast cafe right next door and lovely wine bar a stones throw away. No outside space but youre a few minutes from the beach or harbour and the streets are very safe for children. Kitchen reasonably well equipped but no salt, pepper, oil, sugar etc which was very frustrating. For the price it suited us very well and based on its location would recommend but if you want all mod cons or have mobility issues this probably isnt the place for you.

Patrick, 29 May 2026