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Sat right in the heart of Downalong is this lovely three-storey cottage, perfect for a family or two couples sharing, located in the artist's quarter of the stunning town of St Ives. Within a minute you can be sat back, relaxing on the beautiful sands of Porthmeor Beach, watching the most mesmerising sunset or wading in the clear, blue, waters. For those keen on surfing, paddle boarding or even simply body boarding, the enclosed passageway running down the side of the property is the perfect storage place for boards and wetsuits.
Inside the property you have flexible, spacious, living arrangements to enjoy time together or alone, with the ground floor comprising of the kitchen and dining area, the sitting area and bathroom on the first floor and both bedrooms on the second floor, offering a double and a king size bed. You can open the stable doors and bring the outside in while you enjoy your morning coffee before heading to the beach!
from Back Road West through a passageway, through the main door leading straight into:
fridge with freezer compartment, Siemens washer/dryer, slimline dishwasher, electric hob and oven, Nespresso coffee machine, dining table with four chairs, 12 stairs leading to first floor:
L-shaped sofa, two seater sofa, Smart TV, stable door with small area with bistro table and two chairs, nine external steps leading down to street level on Back Road West. Landing with 12 further stairs to 2nd floor.
bath with shower over, basin, WC.
king size bed, electric heater, sea view.
double bed, electric heater.
thermostatically controlled electric heating throughout, with under-floor heating to ground floor, due to allergies pets are not permitted at Shorebreak, WiFi, short breaks available.
This was our second stay at this property, at approximately the same time of year. As before, the property was very well appointed with all the appliances necessary and in working order, instruction manuals were all available. The property was in a very clean condition on our arrival and the welcome pack was very welcome indeed. Beds were most comfortable, it was difficult to relinquish those cosy duvets, though this is StIves with so much to see and do even in November! Location wise, for us it could hardly be bettered within easy walking distance of all beaches ( I am 75+ and had no difficulty). We hope to continue to repeat our stay in years to come.
Mr Stubbs November 2024
Perfect location, comfortable and well equipped.
Property light and airy.
Great service from Aspects
Mr Harris September 2024
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Steeped in history, Downalong is a timeless haven that captures the fishing heritage and thriving art community of this enchanting area of St Ives. With all that St Ives has to offer on your doorstep, spend endless days exploring the sandy shores, stunning coastal paths and bustling harbourside.
Downalong is a historic Cornish term for an area of harbourside fisherman's cottages 'down along the harbour'?
From books to jewellery to freshly made food, shopping in St Ives is a Cornish tradition thanks to the cobbled streets and independent shops that line them.
We know how important honest reviews are when it comes to booking your holiday. To help you choose the right property for you, we publish all reviews left by guests who have stayed here in the past, with the few exceptions stated in our Review Guidelines. Please bear in mind that some facilities referred to by past guests in reviews can be removed or changed at any time.
This was our second stay at this property, at approximately the same time of year. As before, the property was very well appointed with all the appliances necessary and in working order, instruction manuals were all available. The property was in a very clean condition on our arrival and the welcome pack was very welcome indeed. Beds were most comfortable, it was difficult to relinquish those cosy duvets, though this is StIves with so much to see and do even in November! Location wise, for us it could hardly be bettered within easy walking distance of all beaches ( I am 75+ and had no difficulty). We hope to continue to repeat our stay in years to come.
Mr Stubbs 3 weeks ago
Perfect location, comfortable and well equipped.
Property light and airy.
Great service from Aspects
Mr Harris Oct 2024
We enjoyed an excellent 10 day stay at Shorebreak (easily extended from 7days) The property is ideally located for beaches and shops. Exceptionally clean and comfortable, with temperature set ideally for our November stay. The property is very well appointed, with all necessary appliances, utensils and tableware and the welcome pack was both welcome and appreciated. Both beds are really comfortable, making getting out of them a difficult decision to make. But of course, you are in StIves!
Mr Stubbs Nov 2023
Wonderful little cottage in a fabulous location very close to 2 beaches and the harbour front and shops. Beautifully furnished and equipped. A lovely welcome pack of teabags, bread, biscuits and a bottle of wine too! Please note There are 2 flights of stairs to reach the bedrooms and the nearby car park was full on a few occasions so we had to go to one further afield which was up a steep hill. There is a loading bay a few metres along from the cottage which is very handy for arrival and departures.
Mrs Heap Jun 2023
We had a really enjoyable stay in Shorebreak - the cottage is a lovely place to stay. Everywhere was very clean and the furnishings were really comfortable- especially the beds! We would love to stay again and would definitely recommend the cottage. Thank you.
Mrs Morrey Oct 2022
Lovely house and location. Excellent beds. I badly want those kitchen drawers for my own home! If my mobility was not so poor, I would definitely have returned. Highly recommended.
Ms Stacey Sep 2022
Shorebreak is a very pleasant , and ideally located cottage in the heart of Downalong . You are easily able to access all the beaches/ cafes and restaurants in beautiful St Ives from the cottage . The drop off facilities, and reserved car parking at St Ives rugby club were great .
Mrs Clarke Sep 2022
Thank you Shorebreak! You have been magnificent, the perfect place to spend a restful and idyllic fortnight, a Little piece of Heaven in stunning St Ives. Thank you for the welcoming treats and for making us so comfortable and instantly at home. We have enjoyed every minute of our time indoors and outdoors. We have look forward to a holiday here since 2019 and it has been truly awesome! Highlights are plentiful, all of the beautiful beaches, walking everywhere, wandering through the lanes, soaking up the sunshine and the sites, lunch at Porthminster beach, Tapas at Talay, cream tea at Olive’s, visiting and being inspired by all the galleries large and small, sea swimming for the first time this year and watching the sunset into the sea on the longest day – all on the doorstep of this splendid little home.
Thank you thank you thank you it is tremendously hard to leave.
Mr Wood Jul 2022
Shorebreak is a super cute, bijou cottage, absolutely spotlessly clean. Perfect for a couple or why not a well-deserved extra special holiday treat for a lady as myself. Very comfortable bedding, I slept sooo well. Loved the lovely and cosy lounge. The weather in early June was a wee bit capricious, but I just snuggled up with a blanket, a big mug of coffee and enjoyed my book or watched a film on the TV. Fabulous beaches a couple of minutes away catered for lazy days no matter the weather. Aspects Holidays went above and beyond to find me the perfect cottage, thank you! I very much look forward to returning!
Mrs Sandberg Jun 2022
This is a lovely place to stay, comfortable, secure, excellent location and well equipped. If the weather is poor there are board games and a great music system.
Mrs Endeacott-Key Jun 2022
Excellent service, help and support from selecting the property that suited our needs and dates, making the reservation and the additional touches left for us when we arrived. The wedding card, fizz and welcome gifts ensured our honeymoon was extra special and the welcome was very personal to us - thank you. The cottage was also perfect in every way, a beautiful home, well stocked, decorated and had everything at hand. Perfect location for the beach, shops and town center. We will booking again for sure. Can not thank the owners of Shore Break cottage enough and the Asepcts team xx
Ms Spragg May 2022
Lovely holiday let that is well equipped , clean, cosy , quaint . Location is also great , can’t think of any reason I wouldn’t stay here again .
Mrs Savin Nov 2021
Great location - temporary parking to unload/pack outside church just along from property. Very soft bed in master room - we found it really uncomfortable.
Ms Ratcliffe Oct 2021
Reply from Aspects Holidays
Thank you for your comments; we are glad that you enjoyed Shorebreak. We are sorry to hear that you found the bed uncomfortable; it can be very difficult to find a mattress that will suit everyone, and it is disappointing to hear that it was not to your preference. For now, we will monitor comments to keep an eye on guest's preferences over the coming months. Thanks again. Tanya, Customer Services
Shorebreak is a lovely place to stay right in the heart of St Ives. Very comfortable cottage and would highly recommend. So convenient for walking around St Ives.
Mr Cobham Oct 2021
We holiday in St Ives every year and Shorebreak is by far out favourite property. It is so nicely decorated, it feels so homely and we felt so comfortable there straight away! The location is fantastic, so close to everything but not noisy and the beds were sooooo comfortable! Would totally recommend it!
Mrs Zajac Aug 2021
We have been staying in St Ives for many years and found Shorebreak cottage to be the best location ever. So handy for the beach by far the best one one in St Ives too. The shop is literally a few meters away and the gallery across the road has some great art work for sale. We had a wonderful stay at this comfortable well equipped cottage. We will be looking to book again for next year hopefully.
Mrs Ide Jul 2021
Shorebreak is a very pleasant place to stay with some welcome outdoor space on the top of the steps looking towards the sea. It is well located being close to Porthmeor Beach and the Island.
Mrs Gardener Jul 2021
Can’t fault Aspects team, even in the difficult COVID period we find ourselves in. Shorebreak was prepared perfectly and the location is superb for both the harbour front and all beaches. A lovely break all round
Mr Kneen Jun 2021
We had a fantastic honeymoon at our cottage Shorebreak! We loved the wonderful attention to detail on the beautiful furnishings. The bed was amazingly comfy and the location was superb. We liked the outside table and chairs so we could people watch. Thank you for the wine on arrival! We would definitely return.
Ms Martyn May 2021