Worvas Counthouse

St Ives, Cornwall

A beautifully renovated country cottage in the peaceful village of Halsetown, on the outskirts of St Ives and Carbis Bay

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Features
Overview
Things to Know
Rooms
Availability
Location
Reviews

key features

Within 5km From Beach

Hot Tub

Wi-Fi

Pets Accepted

Parking

Garden/backyard

Woodburner / Open Fire

Children Welcome

Family Friendly

Bathtub

Washing Machine

Tumble Dryer

Dishwasher

Bluetooth Speaker

Cot Available

High Chair

Stair Gates

Coffee Machine

Hair Dryer

Microwave

Refrigerator

Oven

Iron

Overview

Set in a quiet countryside location not far from St Ives' beautiful beaches, Worvas Counthouse is a truly relaxing retreat for families and friends.

The cottage which has recently undergone a contemporary makeover, sympathetically combines the old with the new. Tasteful furnishings sit alongside authentic features, so together with the ample space on offer both inside and out, creates a luxurious and comfortable holiday home. The spacious sitting room has a wood-burning stove and is just the place to unwind in after a day out exploring the local area, while the amply equipped kitchen and open plan dining room (also with wood burner) are perfectly suited to home cooking and mealtimes with all the family. Upstairs, the home’s three bedrooms have lovely views over the surrounding scenery, and the cottage has two stunning family bathrooms, both with freestanding bathtubs.

Outside, there’s a sprawling garden where children, dogs and grown-ups can stretch their legs or bathe in the sunshine. A large electric hot tub offers the chance to indulge in a decadent soak any time of the day or evening, while a fire pit and outdoor wood burner invite you to enjoy drinks and entertainment long after the sun has set.

Roughly a 10-minute drive from Carbis Bay, St Ives harbour and Porthminster Beach, Worvas Counthouse is superbly placed for enjoying all that the area has to offer. Wander the pretty boutique-lined streets of St Ives or pop into the Tate St Ives for a dollop of culture. A thriving foodie scene means you can choose between eateries like Adam Handling’s Ugly Butterfly, One Fish Street, Silco Bar & Kitchen, and many more. If you fancy grabbing a quick bite, there are many terrific bakeries and fish n chip takeaway places to pick from, or kick back with a glass of wine and a crab sandwich at Porthminster or Porthmeor’s beach café’s.

Porthkidney Sands and Upton Towans are less than 20 minutes’ drive, while Gwithian is just 5 minutes’ further along the coast so for those looking to indulge in beach days, surfing and water sports, it doesn’t get much better.

Travel cot and high chair are located within the property. Stair gates are available on request.

Things to know

Check in time: 16:00
Check out time: 10:00
Security Deposit: We ask our guests for a £200 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.
Pets: 4 pets allowed, £25 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: 6 external steps to access, 1 flight of internal stairs
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)
Infant equipment: Travel cot and high chair are located within the property. Stair gates are available on request.
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.
Wood Burner: Wood provided for first fire
Coffee Machine: Rowlett pod coffee machine (compatible with Nespresso-style pods), pods not provided
Hot Tub: Electric
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 this property has a large pond within its garden so guests will need to supervise children and dogs

Room Information

Living
Please note that this property has a large pond within its garden so guests will need to supervise children and dogs

Living Area
Situated on the ground floor and open plan with the dining room and kitchen, the living room accesses the garden
Furnished with two large sofas and two armchairs, there a huge stone fireplace and *wood burning stove as well as a built-in bench seat with cushions
Smart TV with Freeview and a record player (Bluetooth), as well as a collection of LP’s for guests to play

*Logs and firelighters supplied for first fire
Kitchen & Dining
Kitchen
The spacious kitchen is open plan with dining room and features ample worktop space, electric cooker with induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster and Rowlett pod coffee machine (compatible with Nespresso-style pods)
Iron, ironing board, vacuum cleaner
A range of cookware, utensils, crockery, cutlery and glasses

Utility Cupboard
In the ground floor family bathroom housing a washer/dryer

Dining Room
Open plan with the kitchen this lovely room features a dining table with 8 chairs and access to the garden
*A fireplace with wood burning stove

*Logs and firelighters supplied for first fire
Bedrooms
All three bedrooms are situated on the first floor

Bedroom One
This spacious bedroom has lovely views over the countryside and features a king size bed, bed side tables and lamps, a built-in wardrobe, two armchairs, a dressing table and mirror

Bedroom Two
This bedroom also has lovely rural views and is furnished with twin beds, and a bedside table with lamp

Bedroom Three
Furnished with a double bed, this room has beautiful views over the landscape, with a bedside table, lamp, and a stand-alone wardrobe
Bathrooms
Bathroom One
This uniquely designed ground floor wet room style bathroom features a rainfall shower head in the middle of the room as well as a large, free-standing bath (with hand-held shower attachment), hand basin, cabinet, heated towel rail, mirror and WC

Bathroom Two
Located on the first floor, this room features a free-standing bath with hand-held shower attachment, hand basin, cabinet, mirror and WC
Outside
A large, private garden wraps around the cottage and features plenty of lawn for relaxation and al-fresco entertainment. Festoon lighting creates a magical atmosphere in the evenings. Special features include a lovely electric hot tub, a seating area around the outdoor wood-burning stove, a firepit, and a gravel area with dining set.
Please note that children and dogs will need to be supervised when outside due to there being a large pond, and the garden not being fully enclosed
Parking
Access down to the house is via a gravel track. There is parking for four cars on the drive

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Good Housekeeping Bond
We ask our guests for a £200 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.

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Reviews

Absoultely outstanding!
5/5

My partner and I absolutely loved our stay at Worvas. We used the hot tub every single night without fail and it was beautiful as we felt so secluded. The 2 fireplaces are 2 of the best fireplaces I've used. The heat that they produce is extraordinary; sitting in the lounge watching a film with a glass of red and the fire on was so cosy. The house was very clean and the kitchen was well equipped. We used the main bedroom and the bed and pillows were very comfy. It is a 5 minute drive in to the town or a 30 minute walk. There are some lovely footpaths nearby also and the hosts have left a walking guide in the welcome pack. All in all, our stay was absoultey amazing and we're already planning our next trip back!

Poppy, 04 Nov 2024

Hi Poppy, thank you for your kind words, we are delighted to hear you had an absolutely outstanding stay at Worvas Counthouse and enjoyed the hot tub. Your evenings in front of the fire with a glass of red sound like a wonderful way to end a day of walking and exploring the area and we are pleased to hear you are planning another stay there - we look forward to welcoming you back again! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Mary - Luxury Coastal - 04 Nov 2024

Wonderful stay at Worvas !
5/5

This is a beautiful property set down its own private lane with private garden. Everything was perfect for us....except the weather! We brought our dog who loved the outdoor space! The kitchen is well equipped, 2 beautiful spacious bathrooms and the 2 log burners in the living spaces made this place really cosy! Outside there is a hot tub, pond, seating areas, firepits, BBQ and festoon lighting. There is nothing about this property that we did not love! We are frequent visitors to Halsetown and love that it is just a short distance from the bustle of St Ives but far enough away to feel like you were in remote countryside. We will definitely be booking again !

Jennifer, 30 Oct 2024

Hi Jennifer, thank you for your kind words, we are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at Worvas Counthouse. It certainly is a wonderful property and we are pleased to hear everything was perfect - sorry we couldn't have made the weather better, but maybe next time! The owners have worked hard to make sure the house is well equipped and will be so happy to know that there was nothing you did not love. We look forward to welcoming you back again one day. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Mary - Luxury Coastal - 30 Oct 2024

Glorious Worvas
5/5

We had a fabulous stay at Worvas. We loved the serenity; hot-tub; grounds; record player; log burners ; layout just everything about the place . Beautiful walk into St.Ives and all that has to offer! Cant wait to go back .!!

Tracey Donna, 19 Oct 2024

Hi Tracey, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Were so pleased to hear that you had a fabulous stay at Worvas Counthouse and enjoyed all the amenities, from the hot tub and log burners to the serene grounds and record player. Its great to know that the layout and the beautiful walk into St. Ives added to your experience. We cant wait to welcome you back for another memorable stay! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team

Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team - 19 Oct 2024