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St Ives Sleeps 5 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom
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St Ives · Cornwall

Iris

“5 Star Boutique Luxury Cottage”

From £595 / week
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At a Glance

  • 5-star property and Gold ratings

  • Sleeps 5

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • Fully-fitted kitchen with gas range cooker

  • Open plan living/dining area

  • Gas wood burner

  • Walking distance to the beach

  • No pets

About the cottage

About Iris

Designed to make the very most of the fabulous light in St Ives, this irresistible holiday cottage has 5 star ratings for luxury-living.  You can see why: sizeable and spacious, Iris is immaculate boutique luxury, with highly-coveted reserved car parking in this vibrant seaside town.  This beautiful cottage has everything you could aspire to for a romantic or family getaway.

With a light and airy nautical/beach feel, Iris has character hand-crafted oak beams in the open-plan living area, with comfy seating nestled around a feature gas burner to keep you cosy warm even on a winter’s day.  Outstanding interior design means this upside-down house with Velux windows makes the most of the natural light.

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Facilities

  • 5-star property and Gold ratings
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sumptuous double size bed with White Company bed linen
  • Spacious twin with zip and link bed
  • Camp bed available
  • Travel cot available
  • Large flat screen smart TVs throughout
  • Underfloor heating
  • Fully-fitted kitchen with gas range cooker, microwave, dishwasher
  • Nespresso coffee maker and wine cooler
  • Open plan living area with oak beams
  • Gas log burner
  • Large family dining table seating 8
  • High chair
  • Spacious bathroom with large bath and separate walk-in shower
  • Waterproof flat screen tv
  • Luxury towels & Bramley bath products
  • Outdoor seating area with outdoor shower and patio heater
  • Washer/dryer
  • Superfast Wifi
  • Reserved car parking 1 mile from property
  • Complimentary welcome pack
  • Pet-free property
  • Walking distance to beach
Location

St Ives, Cornwall

Out & about

Close to Iris

  • Porthmeor Beach

    Beach

    0.1 miles · 2 min walk

    A wide Atlantic-facing beach beloved by surfers and artists alike — the light here is something painters have chased for generations.

  • Tate St Ives

    Attraction

    0.1 miles · 2 min walk

    Tate St Ives sits right above Porthmeor Beach; its programme of modern and contemporary art is consistently thoughtful and well-curated.

  • Seafood Cafe

    Food & drink

    0.1 miles · 2 min walk

    The Seafood Cafe keeps things straightforward and honest — locally caught fish, simply cooked, with harbour views to match.

  • Silco Bar & Restaurant

    Food & drink

    0.1 miles · 2 min walk

    Silco brings a confident, modern menu to the St Ives dining scene — worth booking ahead, particularly in summer.

  • Trewyn Gardens

    Attraction

    0.2 miles · 4 min walk

    Trewyn Gardens is a quiet, well-kept public garden that houses Barbara Hepworth's original studio sculptures in an outdoor setting.

  • Porthminster Beach

    Beach

    0.5 miles · 6 min drive · 10 min walk

    Porthminster's south-facing sands are sheltered, gently sloping and reliably calm — a fine spot for a long, unhurried afternoon.

  • Carbis Bay

    Village

    1.4 miles · 12 min drive · 28 min walk

    Carbis Bay is a gentler, less busy neighbour to St Ives — its sandy beach and coastal path make it an easy and rewarding half-day out.

Local knowledge

Want the full lowdown on St Ives? Our concierge knows it inside out.

About St Ives

Your corner of Cornwall.

St Ives is located in western Cornwall. There is plenty to do in St Ives and it is a fantastic location if you plan on exploring a little further afield too.

One of St Ives most well-known attractions is the Tate St Ives, which is one of only four Tate galleries in the UK and is a haven for lovers of modern art. Artists praise St Ives for its beautiful light and it has inspired many pieces.

Pricing & Availability

Iris is booked directly with its owner. Tell them your dates and party and they’ll come back to confirm availability and rates — usually the same day.

Live availability — straight from the owner’s calendar:

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Good to know

Short breaks are offered at Iris from a minimum of 3 days (please contact the owner for short break enquiries).

Changeover days are available on a Monday and Friday.

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Guest testimonials

In their own words

This is the second time we have used Cornish Secrets (St Ives last year) and we will definitely be booking again with you in the future - keep up the great work!
Gary — August 2026

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