St Ives · Cornwall
Waves End
“Luxury town house in St Ives”
From £1,070 / week
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At a Glance
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Luxury town house with stunning sea views
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Sleeps up to 8 people
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4 Bedrooms
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3 Bathrooms
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Hot tub
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Close to beaches and shops
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Parking space
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No pets
About the cottage
About Waves End
Waves End was built in 1873 for a St Ives sea captain and more recently has been sympathetically renovated into a luxury holiday abode, complete with an indulgent hot tub and contemporary interior decor. This large family sized townhouse is located close to the centre of St Ives, with its shops, galleries and beaches, making it easy to walk out of the front door and straight into your holiday.
When you’re not out exploring this vibrant Cornish town, you will find the open plan living area an ideal place to spend family time together. Whether that is cooking a family meal in the fully equipped kitchen and enjoying it at your dining table, or relaxing in front of the TV together. When you need to soak those achy muscles, relax in style with your hot tub and a glass of wine, while you stargaze under Cornwall’s magnificent skies.
The master bedroom has a super king-sized bed to sink into after a hard day at the beach and enjoys spectacular views out to sea over St Ives’ harbour. The king-sized bedroom benefits from an en-suite bathroom for added privacy and for the young ones there is a twin bedroom that also has sea views. The fourth bedroom is adaptable, with zip and link single beds that can also be made into a king-sized bed. Upstairs there is a family bathroom, but should you require additional facilities there is a downstairs shower room and toilet too.
Waves End is not only a sumptuous retreat but it is practical, with all you need to make your stay enjoyable. From baby gates to storage for surfboards, it’s the little things that make this townhouse a joy to stay at. With parking for your car and unlimited free Wifi, you will feel perfectly at home.
Short breaks are available September to May and occasionally last minute, please contact the owner for prices.
Facilities
- Master bedroom with super king-sized bed (available as 2 singles) and amazing sea views
- Second king-sized room with en-suite
- Twin bedroom with two full single beds and sea views
- Fourth bedroom with zip lock bed for either two single beds or one king-sized bed
- All beds are hotel quality pocket sprung for superior comfort, hairdryers and televisions in all double bedrooms
- Large family bathroom
- Downstairs shower room and W.C.
- Open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area with spectacular views, Smart tv
- Separate snug sitting room, Smart tv
- Private garden with hot tub
- Utility room with washing machine and dryer
- Walk to beaches, shops and restaurants
- Free unlimited Wifi
- Garage for private parking and space for large items such as surfboards
- Travel cot, highchair, safety gate, baby bath, monitors and more
- Luxury linen and house towels provided
- The hot tub is drained, cleaned and refilled ready for each new set of guests so may not be fully up to temperature on the first night of your stay
Location
St Ives, Cornwall
Out & about
Close to Waves End
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The Razor Clam
Food & drink0.1 miles · 2 min walk
A short stroll for fresh seafood done simply and well — the kind of place locals return to rather than just stumble upon.
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Moomaid of Zennor
Food & drink0.1 miles · 2 min walk
Moomaid's Zennor ice cream is a St Ives institution; the salted caramel alone justifies the detour on a warm afternoon.
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The Drang Gallery
Attraction0.2 miles · 4 min walk
The Drang is one of St Ives' more considered galleries — a calm space showing work by artists genuinely rooted in West Cornwall.
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The Kettle N Wink Bar
Food & drink0.2 miles · 4 min walk
The Kettle N Wink is a proper local bar: unhurried, unpretentious, and good for a pint after a day on the beach.
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Holy Well Of St Ia
Attraction0.4 miles · 8 min drive · 8 min walk
The Holy Well of St Ia marks the spot where the town's Irish patron saint is said to have landed — small, ancient and quietly affecting.
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Carbis Bay
Village1.1 miles · 9 min drive · 22 min walk
Carbis Bay sits on a sheltered south-facing cove with a Blue Flag beach — quieter than St Ives and easy to reach on foot along the coastal…
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Peter Lanyon
Landmark2 miles · 12 min drive · 40 min walk
A modest memorial to Peter Lanyon, the St Ives School painter who grew up in this landscape and captured it better than almost anyone.
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St Ives
Town0.1 miles · 2 min walk
The harbour, galleries and cobbled lanes of St Ives — the town centre with its shops and restaurants.
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Local knowledge
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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.
The cobbled streets of St Ives are home to many shops, galleries and cafes and most businesses are small independents or artisans. Check out Cornwall Soapbox for handmade soaps and aromatherapy products made in Cornwall!
When visiting St Ives, there are many bars, restaurants and cafes to choose from. Porthminster Kitchen regularly receives great reviews and has a strong focus on fresh local food or head to Blas Burgerworks for a tasty handcrafted burger using ingredients sourced from the area.
For beach lovers, there are plenty to choose from… St Ives Harbour Beach, Porthgwidden Beach, Porthkidney Beach or Carbis Bay to name but a few. Families and couples will enjoy relaxing on the sand or playing in the water. St Ives Surf School offers sessions for surfing, kayaking, paddleboarding and coasteering. All great fun! If you prefer to stay a little drier though, St Ives Boat Trips run sea-life safaris to see the local dolphins and seals!
St Ives sits at the bottom of the A30, so if you are looking to explore more of the Cornwall coast, then this is a great base and you can book ferries for day trips to the Scilly Isles from Penzance (only a 20 minute drive away).
Pricing & Availability
Waves End 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.
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Good to know
Short breaks are offered at Waves End from a minimum of 3 days (please contact the owner for short break enquiries).
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