Shell Cottage - St Ives

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  Several hundred years ago, the sea used to lap against the back door of this pretty little property as it was perched right on the edge of the harbour wall - hence its name - Shell Cottage. Steeped in local history, it was used by the St. Ives revenue men in the late 1700's to store captured contraband from local smugglers. Today, it is located no more than thirty yards from the original sea wall and commands fabulous views of the harbour from its attic bedrooms. Shell Cottage is a typical example of the many historic cottages in St Ives in that the accommodation is spread over several floors which are accessed via narrow staircases.

  Completely renovated and refurbished over the last two years, this character cottage benefits from full gas central heating and is ideal for famillies and couples alike. It is situated in a tiny little courtyard just off the promenade, right in the very heart of this bustling and famous Cornish fishing village. The back door to the property leads straight out into a cobbled pathway and onto the promenade. The huge selection of shops, galleries, restaurants and pubs are literally just minutes away as are the four wonderful beaches. In short, all you need for a car free and carefree holiday!

• Property Description

  Property Description

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  • Sleeps: 6
  • Rural Property: No

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Town Property: Yes

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  Entrance via granite steps to front door which opens to hall and small cloakroom area. Lounge with two leather sofas and a swivel armchair. Flat screen Freeview HD TV with VCR/DVD player and FM radio/CD unit with ipod docking station. Stairs to Bedroom One: Double bed with additional furniture, en-suite shower room, with electric shower, extractor fan, hand basin, W.C. and heated towel rail. Family bathroom with bath with fitted thermostatic shower over, extractor fan, hand basin, W.C. and heated towel rail. Stairs to bedrooms which are extremely light due to the large dormer windows which offer lovely views over the rooftops to the harbour. Bedroom Two: Twin beds, additional furniture, Bedroom Three: Double bed, additional furniture. Stairs from Lounge to lower ground floor and open plan Kitchen/Dining area with good sized table and six chairs. Fully fitted kitchen with slate floor, dishwasher, washer/dryer, ceramic hob with extractor hood, electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and coffee maker. Rear door leading to harbour.

  Please note: Guests are kindly asked to refrain from smoking inside the property and unfortunately pets are not accepted.

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  Out & About

  St Ives Treasure Trail (0.1 miles)

  Alba, StIves (0.1 miles)

  Tate St Ives (0.2 miles)

  The Play Zone (1.8 miles)

  Paradise Park (3.4 miles)

  Coast 2 Coast Karting (3.7 miles)

  GB Surf School (6.0 miles)

  St Michael's Mount (6.6 miles)

  The Victoria Inn (6.8 miles)

  Harris's Restaurant, Penzance (6.9 miles)

  Recently voted the number one UK holiday resort for British consumers, St.Ives continues to attract visitors from all over the globe to experience the breathtaking scenery and culture of this picturesque village, artists’ colony and fishing harbour.
  The town is an all year round destination for tourists who wish to explore the Land’s End peninsula and sample some of the best cuisine in the country. Fresh fish and seafood is landed daily and the town is renowned for the number of award winning restaurants including Seagrass which is run by a recent winner of the Masterchef television series.
  Dating back to medieval times, fishing has always been a mainstay of the village and during the heady days of the Pilchard Industry – around the 1860’s - over 17.5 million fish were exported from St. Ives alone!
  The town is synonymous with art and pottery being the home of Bernard Leach (the father of British Pottery) Barbara Hepworth and the Tate Gallery which opened its doors in 1993.
  There are a number of good festivals held in the town during the season including the Food and Drink Festival in May and the St Ives September Festival which is one of the longest running and widest ranging Festivals of the Arts in the UK. It lasts 15 days and includes a range of arts from Music (including Folk, Jazz, Rock, Classical & World) to Poetry, Film, Talks and Books.