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PLEASE NOTE: During the winter months we also offer the apartment on a one-bedroom basis using the courtyard bedroom (bedroom 1 in the photo) with its king sized bed and ensuite bathroom with shower over. This option is for 1 or 2 people and includes full use of the whole flat, front garden and side courtyard, except for the back bedroom and bathroom which will be locked and unoccupied. Occasionally we can offer this option at other times too. Please enquire, as the price for 2 people in this option cannot be shown on this site.Regrettably we cannot accept pets.
1 Porthminster Apartments is tucked away in a leafy corner at the top of Porthminster Terrace, on the east side of St Ives. This means you don't have to negotiate the narrow streets of the town. It's a fairly quiet spot, ideal for admiring the sea view from the front garden or enjoying meals and evening drinks in the courtyard in the afternoon and evening sunshine.
The apartment is situated on the ground-floor of a recently converted end-of-terrace Victorian house with a dedicated private parking space, which is easily accessed, right outside the apartment, between the front garden and the courtyard. It has a lockable parking post.
South-facing and sunny with a lovely sea view from the side bay window of the sitting room and from the front garden, the apartment is light and spacious, tastefully furnished and equipped to a high standard.
It has two bedrooms with comfortable beds. One bedroom has a king-sized bed, wardrobe and bedside tables; the other bedroom has twin beds, wardrobe and bedside tables.. Both bathrooms have modern, luxury fittings: one bedroom has an en-suite bath with shower over, WC & washbasin and an attractive courtyard leads from this bedroom. A separate large shower-room, washbasin & WC is next to the second bedroom which is quite separately located in the apartment. This provides considerable privacy - ideal for 2 couples or a couple with children.
We welcome babies and, if required, a travel cot and high chair is available on request - we hire baby equipment from our cleaning company and pass on the small charge at cost to our guests.
A well fitted and equipped, open-plan kitchen leads from the spacious sitting/dining room where you have attractive, comfortable seating, 40" flatscreen TV + DVD player, plus a lovely coastal view from the side bay window.
Facilities include: Welcome pack on arrival, free wi-fi, gas central heating/instant hot water, heated towel rails; duvets, clean fresh bedding and towels (1 x bath sheet + 1 x hand towel per person) are supplied and the beds are made up; washer/dryer, Bosch electric fan oven, gas hob with extractor, microwave, freestanding fridge/freezer, dishwasher; double glazed throughout, flat screen digital 40" TV in sitting room with Freeview, DVD player.
Outside there is a front garden for guests' sole use and this also enjoys the fine sea view, plus there's a separate westerly facing courtyard for visitors' sole use with a dining set to seat 4 people. The front garden enjoys a southerly aspect and the courtyard is west-facing - ideal for evening dining! The location is quiet and we ask visitors not to party or play loud music.
It's a short, 5-minute stroll to Porthminster beach, St Ives' bustling centre, pretty harbour, galleries, restaurants and shops. St Ives' other lovely beaches are all within walking distance too but please note: St Ives is hilly and the apartment is situated on a short but fairly steep terrace. The walk to and from the beach and the town also involves some steps and some steep walking at times.
Our apartment is cleaned by a professional housekeeping company whose staff have been trained to carry out exacting cleaning and disinfecting protocols in order to minimise cross infection. This training includes Covid-19 risk management.
Please note: we ask for a 25% reservation deposit on booking, plus a £250 damage deposit (£150 for the 1-bedroom option) to be paid with the balance (due 6 weeks before arrival). The damage deposit is normally refunded within a week of your departure, assuming no damage.
Our accommodation is available for weekly lets during peak times, plus short lets off season.
We only accept bookings from families and/or couples. We do not accept bookings for student groups, single sex parties or hen and stag parties unless by prior written arrangement.
In the event of your having to cancel your reservation during a period of travel restrictions due to CoVid19, we will refund all monies paid. Please see our T&Cs, available on request.
** BETWEEN NOVEMBER AND mid-MARCH THE APARTMENT IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON A 1-BEDROOM/1 BATHROOM BASIS FOR 2 PEOPLE FOR SHORT BREAKS. VERY OCCASIONALLY IT'S AVAILABLE TO0 FOR SHORT BREAKS AT OTHER TIMES**
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1

1 x King Bed
Attractive bedroom leading into the courtyard, plus ensuite bathroom with overhead shower. Wardrobe, bedside tables.
Bedroom 2

2 x Single Beds
Privately located twin bedroom with adjacent shower room + toilet. Wardrobe with drawers, bedside tables.
96 Reviews
Leave ReviewWe have had a lovely relaxing week
By Carla on 29-Jun-2025This is the second time we have stayed in Lauran’s lovely apartment. It’s clean homely and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Lauran is helpful and friendly and leaves lots of local information to help you plan your holiday. Thanks again Lauran we have had a lovely relaxing week. Emma
Lovely flat
By Diane on 31-May-2025Lovely flat Great location for everything in St Ives Close to the beach and all the lovely restaurants Spacious clean well equipped We had a great time The terrace was a sun trap in the afternoon
A nice spacious clean apartment
By Ilse on 17-May-2025A nice spacious clean apartment. The private parking is perfect. The center of St Ives is within walking distance. We will be happy to come back here. St Ives is a nice location to discover south cornwall.
Great stay in St Ives
By Luke on 07-May-2025We had a great stay in St.ives, the location of the flat is great and with the added bonus of a parking spot. The flat was clean and tidy and very well maintained, the little courtyard is a sun trap if you want to just sit and read in peace, we did this on a few occasions whilst our daughter had an afternoon nap. We would definitely stop again.
Our second stay
By Emma on 01-May-2025Our second stay at Laurens flat. Perfect for a family of four. The flat is very comfortable and well equipped. Great location, close to St Ives and a really handy private parking space. Highly recommended
Extremely clean and comfortable
By Sarah on 12-Apr-2025lovely stay at Lauren's flat. exactly as described extremely clean and comfortable. multiple beautiful sandy beaches within walking distance and convenience of co-op five minutes walk. St Ives charming, recommend day trip to lost gardens of heligan. definitely more to explore another time ️