The Sail Loft

In the heart of the stunning coastal town of St Ives, in a brilliantly central location with three fantastic beaches within walking distance and the stunning harbour just a stones’ throw away, is The Sail Loft. Once used as storage for fisherman's sails and nets, the property is now beautifully and creatively converted to offer a unique, spacious and stylish three-bedroom home. Seven steps from the lane lead down to a large open plan living/dining/kitchen with well equipped kitchen, beamed ceiling (formed from ships masts!) and flagstone floors; the perfect spot for making plans for the day whilst sat around the large dining table or hunkering down on the sofa after a busy day exploring the coastal paths and local beaches. From the sitting-room a door leads to a good-sized twin bedroom (or king) and open tread, open sided stairs lead up to two further elegant double bedrooms with high ceilings plus a swish family bathroom. There’s an additional wet room and loo by the entrance – perfectly placed for rinsing off salt and sandy adventure. On arrival, once you've negotiated the maze of streets, you can unload right outside the cottage and there is a parking space reserved at the St Ives Rugby Club located around 20 minutes on foot from the house. Once you've parked your car, St Ives has so much to offer it's unlikely you'll want to use it again until you go home! Well placed for exploring the excellent local eateries, traditional inns and coffee houses on the waterfront overlooking the boats in the harbour, exploring the cobbled streets full of galleries (including the Tate modern) and boutique shops or watching the azure surf action on Porthmeor beach or enjoying the water sports at Porthminster this is a brilliant base all year round for families and couples searching for a holiday in this favoured Cornish town.

Central heating and electric woodburner effect fire. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine and dishwasher.

TV, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available to hire (extra). Reserved parking for 1 car off site. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.3 miles. Note: There is a £25 fee for the second pet. Note: Note: Please be aware that access involves steep steps and may not be suitable for guests with mobility difficulties.

Three bedrooms: 2 x doubles, 1 twin (zip/link, can be king-size on request). Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Wet room with shower and WC. Open plan living space with kitchen, dining and living area

St Ives is one of Cornwall's most charming port towns. Narrow roads are closely packed with cottages nestled around the quayside, whilst attractions include the Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth museum, fantastic beaches, excellent shops, pubs and restaurants. It's easy to see why this is the county's finest tourist resort, with its semi-Bohemian lifestyle and romantic ambiance. Wildlife, wonderful coastal walks, top-notch surfing, and the Celtic secrets of the Land's End Peninsula all within easy reach.