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Porthia Bay is a superb, modern, split-level apartment with breathtaking views across St Ives Bay. Couples can make the most of a romantic holiday or bring the family along for the ultimate holiday experience in this stunning location. You are only a short walk down to the gorgeous Porthminster beach and a ten minute walk to the harbour front, where you will be spoilt for choice when dining out. Arrive back at Porthia Bay to watch the sun set from your very own balcony with your favourite tipple, before waking up to enjoy breakfast while the sun rises.
This property has the benefit of a parking space right outside so you can easily park up, unload and then hop on the train to explore the Duchy throughout your stay. Please note that there is a two bed property, Porthia View, below Porthia Bay, the two properties can be booked together.
External flight of stairs with door to apartment into:
bath with shower over, basin, WC, three steps leading up to kitchen:
fridge, freezer, dishwasher, gas hob, electric oven, table with seating for four, sea views.
sofa, two chairs, Smart TV with Sky and Netflix, iPod docking station, sea views. Doors leading to balcony with table, bench and chairs.
zip and link beds (king or twin beds), sea views.
super king size bed, TV, sea views, en suite with shower, WC, basin.
gas central heating, the terrace is for use of Porthia View guests only and the washing machine and parking area are communal, one car per apartment permitted, please park considerately. WiFi, short breaks available.
Property is lovely and the view is unbeatable, really good value for money
Mr Daniels October 2024
Lovely apartment with stunning views over St Ives and only a 10 minute walk into centre with numerous shops, bars and restaurants. Good location for visiting other Cornwall attractions.
Mrs Waudby September 2024
Many of our holiday cottages in Porthminster boast magnificent sea views and are mere moments from the soft sands and turquoise waters of the beach. Whilst the vibrant heart of St Ives harbourside is just a short walk away. Porthminster is perfectly placed for an unforgettable family holiday by the sea. Read more about holidays in St Ives here.
Indulge in lunch with a view at Porthminster Beach Cafe.
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.
Property is lovely and the view is unbeatable, really good value for money
Mr Daniels 2 days ago
Lovely apartment with stunning views over St Ives and only a 10 minute walk into centre with numerous shops, bars and restaurants. Good location for visiting other Cornwall attractions.
Mrs Waudby Sep 2024
We had a lovely stay at Porthia Bay and will recommend it to friends and family looking to stay in St Ives. The accommodation is a good size, the kitchen and living room were larger than we had imagined from the pictures online but the ultimate selling point of this place are the views from the windows. The car parking was a convenient (tip we found it best to reverse in from the main road to make getting out easier) and the location was a reasonable walk into the middle of town. The desk was a real bonus for us when booking and it did allow me to work from the accommodation for a couple of days. The wi-fi was good for video calls and other remote working functions.
Mr Baker Jun 2024
Reply from Aspects Holidays
We are so pleased that you had a great stay at Porthia Bay, and that you enjoyed that amazing view! Having an allocated parking space in St Ives is definitely an added bonus, especially during peak periods where parking is incredibly limited, and it is super handy to park up your car and explore the local area on foot.
It's great to hear that you found the Wi-Fi to be suitable for your working needs. Broadband speed can vary, and in some places bandwidth is restricted, so we cannot guarantee Wi-Fi speed, which may not be sufficient for downloading films or business use. Katy, Customer Services.
Porthia bay apartment was lovely and thee best view, absolutely spotless. We all agreed they were the comfiest beds we’ve ever slept in. Such a nice touch as well was the milk, tea and coffee, for when we arrived, I would definitely use you again, faultless, thank you again.
Mrs Caswell Jun 2024
Our stay was perfect. The beautiful view, close to the city centre yet quiet. The house has a nice calm and warm atmosphere. Very nice that there was a lot of kitchenware If it is up to me, I will definitely come back. In one room you did hear the traffic at night, but that was the only downside.
Mrs. Bus - van Deventer Aug 2023
Reply from Aspects Holidays
We are so pleased you had a relaxing stay at Porthia Bay, there's nothing quite like watching those lovely sea views from the balcony! Being so close to everything St Ives has to offer does mean that there is a chance of hearing the hustle and bustle of the town, especially during peak periods, but we hope you agree that it is absolutely worth it for the amazing views. Katy, Customer Services.
A very comfortable apartment, plenty of room with a lovely balcony giving stunning views. The view over St Ives Harbour when you wake in the morning is fabulous, and listening to the sea breaking on the beach when laid in bed was so relaxing. Some may find the walk back up from town a bit of a drag, it didn't bother us but people unsteady on their feet should probably bare that in mind. We will definitely stay again. And a bonus of a large off road parking place.
Mr Radford Oct 2022
We have stayed in a lot of properties with Aspects and this was by far the best. A lovely spacious apartment, well equipped with everything you needed. The views are to die for, you can hear the sea from the top bedroom. Lovely little sun trap balcony too to watch the world go by. Parking space is fabulous. A bit of a walk back up the hill but it's so worth it. Husband booked this for my 50th birthday - the best week ever.
Mr Jayes Jul 2022
Another lovely week at Porthia Bay. The property was spotlessly clean when we arrived and has everything you need for a short break. The view from the balcony, sitting room and master bedroom is magical and changes all the time according to the weather. Loved hearing the sea through the open bedroom window all night!
Ms Richardson May 2022
Very spacious, clean property. The pictures do not do it justice, much larger than we thought it would be. Location great - just a 10 minute walk into town, slight incline on the way back. Car parking a massive bonus. Lovely balcony that catches the afternoon soon. We have stayed in lots of accommodation in St Ives and this has been the best. Very homely and looked after with care. Would highly recommend and we would certainly return.
Mrs Hughes May 2022
Fantastic position overlooking the beach at Porthminster. Short walk downhill to all the restaurants and bars. Gradual walk back up if you take the road route. Comfortable and clean property. Met the owner whilst there and he showed us his other apartment which again was lovely very kind of him and he was very friendly. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and will return again if we get the opportunity
Mr Kent Dec 2021
Good property and very roomy .Parking easy and all in all good value.
Mr Duckworth Nov 2021
Beautiful spacious apartment with amazing views over st Ives bay, car parking on site which is a big plus. 10 minute walk into st Ives and short walk to beach. Would definitely stay here again.
Miss Hanson Oct 2021
This is a great apartment close to Porthminster Beach with fabulous views and a lovely balcony that catches the afternoon sun. Parking is easy and the apartment is smart and well appointed with everything needed to make your stay a great one. It is a 10 minute walk into town either by road or the path along the beach - highly recommended
Mr Bayliss Oct 2021
Lovely large apartment. Well equipped and comfortable . Great to have parking and wonderful views. Would stay there again. Sadly no functioning oven for 4 days but then it was fixed.
Mrs Cartwright Sep 2021
Reply from Aspects Holidays
We were so sorry that the oven took a while to fix. Unfortunately, the replacement hinges took a little while to get here. We hope that you still got on ok with the grill, hobs, and microwave. It certainly sounds like you enjoyed your time there and we hope to see you back soon. Tanya, Customer Services
Great location and accomodation
Mr Small Jul 2021
Nice spacious property with beautiful sea views and outside space. Parking although provided which is good, it is a little tight in getting in and out at the entrance.
Mrs Robinson Jul 2021
Poor communication to the customer
Mr Mackenzie Jun 2021
Reply from Aspects Holidays
We are sorry to hear that you had not picked up the information on the G7 summit until a couple of days into your stay. With a huge number of bookings taking place during that period and the impact to each guest being different depending on where you were staying and what dates guests were here, it was not possible for us to call each guest with specific information, so we sent out emails with all the details so that every guest could find what was most relevant to them. We appreciate that not everyone will check emails every day, but we were trying our best to make sure that as many people got as much relevant information as soon as we had it. We are sorry if all the preparation on the roads and the street closures caused any issues for you, but we hope that you still had a great time here. Tanya, Customer Services
If you are happy walking , porthia bay is an excellent choice to stay in . The house is very spacious and well positioned . The view from the bedroom window is spectacular, waking up listening to the waves is very satisfying . Would definitely come back
Mrs Richardson-Smith Jun 2021
We will rebook for next year we loved it. Superb views and very comfortable. Good wi fi and comfy beds Very convenient for the town centre and has off street parking.
Mr Tinker May 2021
Lovely property. The view of the harbour from the flat is absolutely beautiful and it's great to have a parking space and be only 10 minutes walk from the town centre. Also really close to Porthminster beach and the south coast path. It was spotlessly clean when we arrived and is spacious and very well equipped with everything you need for a relaxing break. It is on one of the main roads into St Ives so occasionally you are aware of traffic sounds, especially when sitting on the balcony - quiet later in the evening though. Would definitely stay again.
Ms Richardson Apr 2021
Lovely property, lovely location, lovely holiday
Mrs Lambert Oct 2020
A very well appointed flat with marvellous views. Just up from Porthminster Beach, so very easy to get into town. Great to have on-site parking.
Mrs Roscoe Jul 2020
Loved our stay in Porthia Bay, good location and lovely views from the flat Kitchen very well equipped and the flat was spacious and comfortable would certainly return
Mrs Fraser Jan 2020
Wonderful view and mostly very private. Porthia Bay is very light and open and provides all the required facilities for a comfortable holiday.
Mr Clarke Oct 2019
Aspect are an amazing company, they are always at hand if you need anything, nothing is too much trouble, they're fab. We all had a wonderful holiday and will book again next year with them, thank you.
Mrs Holden Oct 2019
If you enjoy a location with a amazing view this is the property for you! we have visited twice now and cannot see us renting anywhere else.... lovely and clean. and aspects were amazing to help with our wedding arrangements thank you Sue Kind regards Jackie and Dave Bowen
Mrs Sharpe Jun 2019
Really enjoyed our stay. Wonderful views from lounge and en suite bedroom. Very light, spacious yet cosy. Well equipped kitchen. Felt a home from home. Great walks from the front door to beaches and coast paths. Would come again.
Ms Nathan May 2019
There was a problem with the property we had originally booked, but Aspects staff found us an alternative that more than lived up to our expectations. It was handy that their pickup office isn't in St Ives as there isn't a problem with parking. Had a great week in St Ives and the sun shone on us every day. Lots of walking and not too many pasties. 10 out of 10
Mr Harris Apr 2019
Loved Porthia Bay. So clean and had everything you needed there. Perfect location and very well managed. Thank you
Mrs Buxton Aug 2018
Very unhappy with the building site next door
Mr Plant Aug 2018
Reply from Aspects Holidays
We were really sorry to read this. I hope that I can reassure you that we always try to be as honest and transparent as possible and would never intentionally have neglected to inform you about anything that may impact upon your stay. We had been aware of the site next door and had been monitoring it very closely for a while. Up until the time of your stay, it had all been of a type and to a level where it had not impacted guests, but as soon as we were made aware of the level of activity increasing, we set about contacting the guests due to arrive on your departure day, and the following week. We are very sorry, we honestly had not been aware of the extent that you were being impacted upon, and have since been in contact to personally apologise. Tanya, Customer Services. * UPDATE- We are pleased to confirm that the neighbouring site has now been completed*
Porthia Bay is a fantastic apartment with spectacular views . I could live there permanently ?? Would definitely book again !
Mrs Nicholls Jul 2018