This cosy cottage in St Ives is a peaceful retreat for couples or a family with up to two four-legged friends looking for an ideal base for a holiday on the Cornish coast. Top dogs will want to explore this picturesque fishing town with its vibrant arts scene, which has attracted painters, sculptors, and ceramicists for decades with its stunning scenery and cobbled streets.
This is a beautiful, traditional, two-storey Cornish cottage with panoramic views of the town, harbour and Godrevy Lighthouse. The farmhouse-style front door leads directly into the charming open-plan ground-floor living area, which features exposed stone walls and painted ceiling beams. A coal-effect gas fire and stone hearth make the living area snug as you settle onto the comfortable sofa or armchair with your pups snoozing at your feet. This is a sociable space where you can share the day's adventures or watch TV together. In the bay window, you will find a compact dining table with chairs and additional seating at the breakfast bar, which neatly partitions it off from the contemporary kitchen. Upstairs, reached by an open staircase with handrail, you will find a bathroom, a bedroom with bunk beds and a king-size room with a TV and magnificent sea views. At the front of the house is a small courtyard surrounded by a high stone wall, which serves as a bar-style table complete with metal stools and is the perfect place to soak up the sun and admire the view.
Enjoy a walk on the South West Coast Path from St Ives to Porth Kidney. Stop for a picnic at Porth Kidney Sands before making your way back. Penzance is 8 miles away and here, your hounds can sniff out the path to Mousehole, which goes via Newlyn. A perfect family day out is the Cornish Sealife Sanctuary (20 miles) where you can learn about seals and your four-legged friends can lead you on a woodland walk.