St Ives
Salubrious House
Lavish and luxurious Regency holiday home
From £1,695 / week
Cottages with Log Burners in St Ives
There is a particular pleasure in returning from a winter walk along the coastal path — cheeks raw, boots damp, the Atlantic still roaring behind you — to find a log burner already warming the room. Cottages with log burners in St Ives offer exactly that counterpoint: the wild drama of West Cornwall just outside, and something genuinely restorative waiting within. St Ives earns its reputation in every season, not only summer. Autumn light on the harbour, a quiet January morning above Porthmeor, the smell of woodsmoke drifting from a cottage window — these are the moments that stay with you. Browse the listings on this page to find self-catering cottages with log burners that suit your party, your dates and your pace.
Not sure which of these in St Ives?
Carbis Bay
Sandpiper
A large tranquil retreat with bubbling hot tub, just moments from Carbis Bay beach
From £1,795 / week
St Ives
Sea View House
Spacious St Ives townhouse with stunning sea views
From £1,195 / week
St Ives
Treleigh
A large and luxurious St Ives retreat, with stunning sea views
From £3,000 / week
Carbis Bay
Tintin Cottage
Charming former tin miner’s cottage moments from Carbis Bay beach
From £435 / week
Hawkes Point, Carbis Bay
Edge O’ Cliff
A striking eco-home on the coastal slopes of Hawkes Point
From £1,995 / week
St Ives
Tresillian
Large contemporary coastal retreat, just moments from the beach
From £1,900 / week
Carbis Bay
Hummingbird
A romantic Alpine-inspired retreat moments from Carbis Bay
From £1,660 / week
FAQs
Common questions
This varies by property. Many owners provide a starter supply of seasoned logs and kindling, with details on sourcing more locally if you need them. Some include a generous ongoing supply; others offer a small welcome basket only. Check the individual listing's amenities section or contact the owner directly — the listings on this page include those details where provided.
Worth it year-round, honestly. Cornwall's evenings can turn cool even in July, and there is something companionable about a fire after a long beach day. That said, log burners come into their own from autumn through early spring, when the light is extraordinary, the crowds have thinned and a warm cottage becomes the natural centre of the stay rather than a place to sleep between beach trips.
Many properties on this page welcome dogs — use the dog-friendly filter in the listings to narrow your search. Bear in mind that some beaches in the St Ives area have seasonal restrictions on dogs during busier months, so it is worth checking local beach rules before you plan your days out. The listings will confirm any pet policies or additional conditions set by individual owners.
Demand for cosy self-catering cottages with log burners in Cornwall's shoulder and winter seasons has grown considerably. Popular weekends — half-terms, Christmas, New Year and the quieter-but-sought-after autumn breaks — can fill well ahead. Checking live availability on this page will show you what remains; if you have specific dates in mind, booking early gives you the widest choice.
