St Ives Downalong is a charming stretch of fishermans cottages nestled amongst quaint cobbled streets. Tucked away behind the harbour, with Porthgwidden and Bamaluz beaches at one end and Porthmeor at the other ‘The Fishermans Quarter’ is a stone’s throw St Ives town and the iconic Tate Gallery too.
Our Cherished portfolio boasts twelve beautiful properties, so take a stroll as we give a crisp rundown of our characterful cottages.
45 Back Road West
This cosy granite cottage sleeps 4 and is dog friendly. Just a lazy ramble along from the iconic Tate Gallery and beautiful blue flagged Porthmeor beach, 45 BRW is the perfect hideaway.
Red Sails
A Grade II listed fisherman’s cottage originally used for packing pilchards only metres from St Ives Harbour and beach. Red Sails offers contemporary scandi-style with soft furnishings, sleeps 5, has a small outside seating area and is dog friendly too.
Sailfish Cottage
A beautifully furbished fisherman’s cottage in the heart of Downalong, blending contemporary styles with delightful period character. Sailfish sleeps 6, dog friendly and offers allocated parking with a small outside seating area, Sailfish is a perfect family base.
Seaside House
Refurbished for summer 2019 is Cherished Cottage’s double fronted beauty on Back Road East- Seaside House. Offering stylish and spacious accommodation for 8 guests plus two coveted parking spaces, Seaside is a family (and dog) friendly gem.
Ship’s Loft
A refurbished sail loft with spacious open plan living, sleeps 8 guests including a 4-birth bunk bed; perfect for a family getaway with your dogs!
Surf Cottage
A surfer’s dream hideaway, Cherished Cottage’s light and airy three storey house, sleeps 2 plus dogs and is only 50m from Porthmeor Beach. Plus has a parking space located a 15 minute walk away.
The Old Bakehouse
The Old Bakehouse is a cosy two-bedroom stone cottage in the heart of the Downalong. Dog friendly and perfectly located for St Ives harbour and Porthmeor Beach, ideal for a couple or small family of 3.
The Tide House
The Tide House is a comfortable and cosy Downalong townhouse, located centrally on Back Road East. Sleeps 8 with a south facing outside space, perfect for a morning coffee and some people watching with your pooch.
The Wreck
The Wreck, situated on the cobbled lane of The Digey is a family retreat which features original stripped floorboards, beautifully light bedrooms sleeping 8 plus sea glimpses from the top floor and is dog friendly too.
5 Sea View Place
Smack bang on the rocks above all-year-round dog friendly beach, Bamaluz, 5 Sea View Place offers luxury and indulgence for 7 guests plus dogs. Enjoy the waves crashing in at the bottom of your window with the best views in town.
1 Ship Aground
Our cosy new wharfside property overlooking the harbour and beyond, 1 Ship Aground. Enjoy a St Ives retreat for 3 plus your dog at our waters edge abode. Wake up to spectacular sunrises from the master bedroom and pass the time watching the boats bobbing on the tide from the lounge.
4 Island Road
New to our Cherished portfolio for Christmas 2019 is 4 Island Road. A newly refurbished granite cottage that blends original feature walls and stained-glass doors with snug soft furnishings and modern interiors. With two ensuite double bedrooms and a twin in the loft plus a real wood burning stove, 4 Island Road is a perfect family hideaway. *Photoshoot coming soon*
To find out more about prices and availability across our Dowanlong properties, call our friendly Cherished team on 01736 490 640.
Downalong Blog written by Cherished Property Manager: Molly
