About this property
Beautifully renovated, stylish and gorgeous, this cottage is an exceptional place for your St Ives holiday. Oak floorboards run throughout, blue tones reflect the coastline, and pops of colour from soft furnishings and artwork add a chic beach house feel - but it's the sea views that steal the show.
From the gorgeous big dining room with its long table and pink Philippe Starke-inspired chairs, doors open to a fabulous terrace where the beach and sea views can be thoroughly appreciated. Here, you can laze your days away in the sunshine, enjoy post-beach drinks or watch the sun sink into the horizon. The bedrooms continue the property’s understated luxury. With quality bedding and fabulous styling, they provide comfortable retreats after days spent on the beach or exploring the town. Superb bathrooms add to the sense of comfort, with contemporary fittings and clean-lined design throughout.
For coastal escapes with excellent beaches, food and shopping, St Ives is a dream, and this holiday home rests mere metres from it all. Bamaluz Beach is quieter than the town’s bigger beaches and allows dogs all year round. The Harbour is literally a stone’s throw from the front door, while Fore Street’s restaurants, delis, bakeries and galleries are no more than a five-minute walk. Neighbouring Porthgwidden Beach is three minutes on foot, and Porthmeor Beach and Café, along with the Tate St Ives, is around six minutes.
Mermaids 3 shares a building with Mermaids 2 below. Both have their own entrances and are completely separate when booked individually. For larger guest parties of up to 10, a door next to the kitchen can be unlocked and opened up to combine both properties into one large coastal home.
This property is accessed via 12 external steps and has two internal staircases
Living Room
The living area is on the first floor and has a large sofa and two armchairs, a huge Smart TV with Freeview and a Bluetooth speaker
Dining Area
Also on the first floor and open to the living room, the dining area has a spacious table with ten chairs, making it ideal for gathering over breakfast before heading to the beach or sharing supper at the end of the day. Doors open to the furnished terrace where stunning sea views are displayed
Kitchen
The kitchen is equipped with an electric oven with integrated grill, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Smaller appliances include a kettle, toaster and Nespresso pod coffee machine, while a wine cooler is a welcome addition for longer stays.
Utility
A utility cupboard off the hallway houses a washer / dryer. An iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner are also provided
Bedroom One
Located on the first floor, Bedroom One is furnished with a king size bed, bedside tables and lamps, a standalone wardrobe and mirror. Additional storage is provided by drawers beneath the wardrobe. The room also has an en-suite bathroom
Bedroom Two
Located on the first floor, Bedroom Two is furnished with a king size bed, bedside tables and lamps, an integrated wardrobe, mirror and hairdryer. The room also has a Smart TV with Freeview
and an en-suite bathroom
Bedroom Three
Located on the second floor, Bedroom Three aspects with views over the Downalong, towards the harbour, and across the sea. This room is en-suite and is furnished with a king size bed, bedside tables and lamps, an integrated wardrobe, mirror and hairdryer. A bench seat positioned at the window on the landing, showcases the sea views
Bathroom One
En-suite to Bedroom One, this bathroom is fitted with a double shower, wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail, cabinet, mirror and handheld shower attachment
Bathroom Two
En-suite to Bedroom Two, this bathroom is fitted with a double shower, wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail, cabinet, mirror and handheld shower attachment
Bathroom Three
En-suite to Bedroom Three, this bathroom is fitted with a double shower, wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail, cabinet, mirror and handheld shower attachment
Bathroom Four
Located on the landing, the family bathroom is fitted with a bath with shower over, WC, heated towel rail, shaver point, cabinet, mirror and handheld shower attachment
Outside
With one of the best positions in St Ives, the property has a large sea-facing balcony/terrace with plenty of space for outdoor dining and relaxing. Looking directly over Bamaluz Beach and the bay beyond, it catches the sun throughout the day and provides a wonderful place to sit with a morning coffee or evening drink. String lights overhead add a magical touch to evenings spent together, chatting and watching the sun set
Parking
For additional cars, the long stay Island Car Park is a minute’s walk from the property but please note that this car park is very popular so space availability is limited during the busier months
St Ives Council Car Parks