St Ives
Beach Haven
A stunning sea-view apartment, just moments from St Ives beaches
From £525 / week
Sea View Cottages in St Ives
To stay in a sea view cottage in St Ives is to wake up inside the painting everyone else is queuing to photograph. The light here does something particular — shifting from pearl-grey at dawn through every shade of blue and green by midday, then dissolving into copper and rose above the Atlantic at dusk. Whether you're watching a winter storm roll in from the comfort of an armchair or tracking the tide from a sun-warmed terrace in July, the sea is the constant companion. These self-catering sea view properties in St Ives put that view at the centre of every day, not as a backdrop, but as the whole point of being here.
Not sure which of these in St Ives?
St Ives
Salubrious House
Lavish and luxurious Regency holiday home
From £1,695 / week
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
St Ives
8 Salt
Luxury St Ives apartment with stunning sea views
From £825 / week
Carbis Bay, St Ives
No 5, Gwel Marten
A first-class apartment with breathtaking sea views across Carbis Bay and St Ives
From £1,200 / week
St Ives
Porthminster Mews 2
A coastal retreat moments from Porthminster Beach with use of hotel spa facilities
From £795 / week
St Ives
Vitamyn Sea
A gorgeous 19th century sea-view cottage near St Ives harbour
From £1,280 / 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
Every season earns its place. Summer brings the warmest water and longest evenings, but spring and autumn offer calmer roads, softer light and the sea often at its most dramatic. Winter lets you have the town almost to yourself, with open fires and wild Atlantic weather making the view from inside feel especially earned. Use the availability filters on this page to see what suits your dates.
That varies by property. Some sit close enough that you'll fall asleep to the sound of the surf; others are set slightly higher on the hillside, trading proximity for a wider panorama. Each listing on this page shows exactly what the view and position are — read the individual descriptions and look at the photos carefully before booking.
A number of properties on this page welcome dogs — use the dog-friendly filter to narrow your search. Bear in mind that some local beaches operate seasonal restrictions on dogs during busier months, typically between late spring and early autumn. It's always worth checking current local beach rules before you travel so nothing catches you off guard.
St Ives is compact and its streets are narrow, so parking arrangements vary considerably by property — check each listing for its specific details. Arriving by train is genuinely worth considering: the branch line from the mainline junction runs right into the town and the coastal views on the way in are a proper introduction. Live availability and any parking notes are shown alongside each listing on this page.
