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12 Piazza Apartments
Porthmeor, St Ives
Stunning views await you at 12 Piazza from the moment you walk through the door.
Sit in the window and watch the waves roll onto the shore with a glass of something cold in hand.
From the moment you wake up enjoy uninterrupted views of Porthmeor beach.
The balcony is the perfect breakfast spot.
Take your morning cuppa out to the balcony and ponder the day's adventure.
With Porthmeor right on your doorstep, you can have endless hours of fun in the soft white sands.
Watch a stunning sunset from the comfort of your balcony sipping your favourite tipple.
Get some fresh ingredients from the Allotment Deli in town and cook a tasty dinner.
The large dining area has ample space for the whole family to come together at meal times.
The kitchen is well-equipped for the chef of the family to cook a storm.
Prepare a hearty cooked breakfast to set yourself up for a day of exploring Cornwall by foot with a walk on the coast path.
Go to sleep to the sound of the waves after spending the evening in town.
Open the curtains when you wake to check the weather and head to the beach for an early morning dip.
Bedroom 2 has comfortable twin beds to tuck into after a long day.
After a quick afternoon nap, get ready to wander to the harbour to find a restaurant to dine in.
Run yourself a relaxing bath to unwind from the stresses of daily life.
The bathroom provides the perfect space to get ready in the morning.
The allocated parking space will be waiting for you when you arrive, so you don't have to worry about fighting for a space.
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The Piazza apartments are a sought-after development, built in the 1960's and hold a lot of St Ives' history. Some are home to past and present artists and are perfectly positioned next door to Porthmeor Artist's Studio and the St Ives School of Painting. 12 Piazza is a two-bedroom, first floor apartment, overlooking the popular Porthmeor beach, frequented by surfers year-round and offer some of the most stunning sunsets of an evening, all of which can be viewed from the comfort of your own private balcony with a Cornish cream tea and glass of wine as the gentle sea breeze drifts along. The spacious living area allows your party to dine together, play games together, or have some alone time with a good book, relaxing on the window seat offering miles of views out to sea. Within minutes you can be strolling along the harbour, booking a boat trip to Seal Island, or visiting Porthminster beach with your beach gear for a spot of paddle boarding. The allocated parking space will be waiting for you on arrival, encouraging you to explore West Cornwall throughout your stay while negating the worry of finding parking when arriving back home.
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Where you'll sleep
Entrance
two flights of stairs up to the apartment door, into hallway with doors to:
Bathroom
bath with shower over, basin, W.C.
Cloakroom
W.C.
Kitchen
dishwasher, induction hob, electric oven, fridge with freezer compartment, wine cooler.
Sitting/dining room
table with six chairs, two sofas, footstool, TV/DVD, window bench, views overlooking Porthmeor beach. Door to balcony with table and four chairs, wetsuit drying hooks.
Bedroom 1
king size bed, TV, sea views.
Bedroom 2
twin beds.
Additional information
electric heating, underfloor and wall heaters, please note there are two flights of stairs, 17 steps, leading up to the apartment, laundry facilities on site, charges apply. The parking space can be found in the secure lower level garage, measuring approximately 16 ft x 7.5ft wall to wall, WiFi.
Fabulous location for access to the beach and St Ives. People watching from the balcony is second to none.
Mrs Hogben August 2024
Great location directly overlooking the beach and beyond with exceptional views.
Great that there is parking, but a bit daunting at first till we got used to limited space and a steep slope to park. Great and easy access to the beach from the Piazza apartments via private entrance. (great if taking beach chairs etc. to the beach). Spacious apartment and excellent views from lounge, balcony and main bedroom - such a delight first thing each day. Comfy bed. The apartment is only 5 minutes from the main harbour, it's so easy walk to central zone of St. Ives and good walks around the coast, if you like walking. Loads to see and do in the vicinity.
Mrs Coppa September 2023
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Holidays in Porthmeor
Home to the world renowned Tate St Ives gallery, Porthmeor is a tranquil bay embraced by stunning coastal scenery and boasts a beautiful Blue Flag beach. A firm favourite with surfers and families alike, perfect for sandcastle building, sunbathing, surfing, paddling in the shallows, or simply soaking up the atmosphere.
With a beachside cafe boasting panoramic sea views and a popular surf school catering to all abilities, the sheltered cove of Porthmeor has all you need for fun-filled beach days, plus the bustling heart of St Ives and the iconic harbour is just a short walk away. Relax and enjoy the view from one of our many self-catering beach-front apartments in this delightful corner of St Ives. You can plan your beach days by checking our Porthmeor beach webcam.
Did you know...
Porthmeor means 'large cove' in Cornish?
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The sweeping sands of Porthmeor are the backdrop to the iconic Tate St Ives.
Porthmeor is a surfer's paradise, ideal for beginners to advanced alike.
Dip your toes in azure blue waters as you paddle the shoreline.
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What our guests say...
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.
Fabulous location for access to the beach and St Ives. People watching from the balcony is second to none.
Mrs Hogben Aug 2024
One of the best accommodations in St Ives from a view perspective. Some issues with the property itself which were patched up by tradespeople, organised quickly by Aspects. We probably won't return to this exact property which is a shame after 2 back to back years as we'll try and find somewhere with hopefully fewer niggling issues.
Mr Hook Jun 2024
Reply from Aspects Holidays
The views from 12 Piazza are pretty spectacular, aren't they?! We are so sorry that you experienced a few maintenance issues during your stay, there is never a good time for these things to happen but we appreciate your patience and understanding as we worked to fix them. It's a shame that 12 Piazza wasn't the property for you, but we hope we can welcome you back to St Ives again soon. Katy, Customer Services.
A great apartment with superb ever-changing views of the seascape. An easy flight of stairs for carrying luggage.
It's great that there's a private parking space but it's a bit tight. Possibly fine if your car has a park-assist system. Ours hasn't. But there were bigger cars than ours snuggled into their spaces!
Very easy and quick access to everything, and a great little corner shop.
In the museum there's an interesting video about the pilchard fishing and the Piazza is featured in it - what's now the courtyard used to be a significant location for pilchard salting and pressing. Well worth a look.
A very chill axing holiday and we hope to come again ??
Mr Lister May 2024
Reply from Aspects Holidays
We are so pleased you had a great time and enjoyed those spectacular views! We hope you agree that having an allocated parking space in St Ives is a massive advantage, especially in peak season! But we do appreciate that larger cars may find it a squeeze in the lower-level garage, which is why we do advertise the dimensions on the property description.
We hope it isn't too long before we can welcome you back for another stay. Katy, Customer Services.
Lovely apartment with amazing views of Porthmeor beach, perfect for watching the spectacular sunsets from the balcony and living room. Plenty of space for everyone, the beds where comfortable, the only downside was the access to the shower the bath taps made it difficult to access the shower anyone with limited mobility would struggle.
Mrs Hardwick May 2024
Reply from Aspects Holidays
We are so pleased you had a lovely stay at 12 Piazza, and that you enjoyed those one-of-a-kind views on offer! It's a shame to hear that the bath taps made it difficult for you to get in the shower. This isn't something we have had reported before, but we will certainly keep an eye on feedback moving forward so thank you for bringing this to our attention. We hope you agree that having the shower over the bath is a great space saver and allows guests to choose - whether it's a quick shower after a day on the beach, or a longer soak after exploring St Ives. Katy, Customer Services.
Great location directly overlooking the beach and beyond with exceptional views.
Great that there is parking, but a bit daunting at first till we got used to limited space and a steep slope to park. Great and easy access to the beach from the Piazza apartments via private entrance. (great if taking beach chairs etc. to the beach). Spacious apartment and excellent views from lounge, balcony and main bedroom - such a delight first thing each day. Comfy bed. The apartment is only 5 minutes from the main harbour, it's so easy walk to central zone of St. Ives and good walks around the coast, if you like walking. Loads to see and do in the vicinity.
Mrs Coppa Oct 2023
Our stay at 19 Barnaloft was fantastic, great appartment all on one level and the outlook from the balcony to die for.
Mr Kay Sep 2023
We stayed in 15 Piazza apartments last year and decided to try 12 Piazza this year as it looked from the outside a bit more modern (newer windows for example). We weren't dissapointed and have rebooked to go back to the same apartment next year.
Sea views are incredible. Facilities are in good working order. Clean. Comfortable. We don't have anything bad to say about this apartment. Parking could be bigger but it's St Ives - no parking spaces are large!
Overall a nice weeks holiday and we look forward to coming back next year.
Mr Hook Jul 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at 12 Piazza. A very comfortable apartment, close to all amenities and with the best view in St Ives.
Mrs Yeates Jul 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday at 12 Piazza, the weather was excellent too. Handy and convenient location with the best view ever! Spacious and very comfortable flat indeed.
Miss Petty Jun 2023
The location of this apartment is fantastic and we made the most of the beautiful weather and stunning sunsets. The apartment itself is spacious and bright and the small balcony is a bonus for your early morning cuppa. The car parking space is very handy, but very tight for larger vehicles ( we have an SUV), so something to be aware of. Thank you to Aspects for promptly dealing with a small issue that we had. We would love to return again in the future.
Mrs Brown Jun 2023
I have booked many different holidays with Aspects over the past 15 years. Always been very happy with service provided. Telephone operatives lovely. Never had a bad call.
Ms York-Jones Feb 2023
Great location for everything you could need, stunning views, will definitely book again.
Mrs Philpin Nov 2022
Fantastic position on portmeor beach-and very short walk into town - little bit sparse and dated inside but clean & comfortable
Mrs Charlesworth Oct 2022
Reply from Aspects Holidays
We are so pleased that you enjoyed the central location of 12 Piazza, and made the most of having the beautiful beaches of St Ives on your doorstep. We aim to market a range of properties that appeal to all tastes and budgets, and we always try to ensure that the photos and descriptions are accurate, so we do hope 12 Piazza was what you had expected. Katy, Customer Services.
Excellent apartment with outstanding sea views - We have booked this apartment for next year 2023
Mr Tilley Sep 2022
What a fabulous time we had in this apartment. A fantastic location, comfortable accommodation with easy access to the beach. Anyone staying here can expect a relaxing time with great views of the sunset to end the day.
Mrs Morgan Jul 2022
Lovely property with amazing views. We really enjoyed sitting out on the balcony watching the sunset each night. The private access to the beach is a bonus and we fully intend on returning.
As others have mentioned the parking is very tight and it can be daunting at first, but by the third day we were used to it (and I’m sure my parking skills have improved as a result).
Mr Banner Jun 2022