Cornwall LivingIssue #96
Coastal escapes March 2020
Beautiful stays in St Ives and Flushing.
Tara, St Ives
Situated in fabulous St Ives, Tara is an individual, architect designed contemporary house in the perfect location for a large family retreat. The property has five bedrooms (plus an additional study with double pull-out sofa bed), an enclosed sun trap garden and on-site parking for two cars.
Set down a quiet, narrow lane bordering fields and just a ten-minute walk from the Tate St Ives gallery and the golden sands of Porthmeor, Tara allows guests to enjoy everything that St Ives can offer with the additional bonus of being able to get away from the crowds.
To maximise the elevated position, the living area is on the first floor where there is a spacious open-plan living/dining/kitchen area, plus a feature glazed gable end opening onto a full-length balcony with contemporary corner seating, which offers views over St Ives Bay.
Head downstairs and you’ll find five bedrooms, consisting of two king size, en-suite bedrooms, two twin rooms (two single beds), and one bunk bedroom. There is also a large family bathroom with a bath.
The property has oak flooring throughout the upstairs rooms and bedrooms and real slate flooring and tiling to the hallway and bathrooms. The south facing, stone-walled garden is laid to lawn and equipped with seating and a kettle barbeque.
Suitable for large parties of 10-12 people, you will have all you need for a memorable holiday in this amazing town – galleries, restaurants, boat trips and breathtaking coastal walks, to name but a few.
01736 7696198
Kersey Cottage, Flushing
The quaint Cornish charm and timeless serenity of Flushing village offers a welcome haven in this extremely popular part of Cornwall, with a number of local amenities on hand that make this the perfect base to begin your self-catering stay. Within walking distance is a well-stocked local shop, a quayside bistro restaurant and two family friendly pubs, both of which serve delicious local food and beer.
A regular ferry service runs from Flushing to Falmouth, where you will find a host of things to see and do and which is but a stone’s throw across the Penryn river. The sandy beaches and tourist sites of Falmouth, including the Maritime Museum, Pendennis Castle and a variety of independent shops and restaurants will keep young and old entertained for hours.
Upon returning after a day of adventure, Kersey Cottage is fully equipped with everything you need for your stay, and boasts both versatile and high-quality accommodation across three floors, with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Outside, the suntrap garden is a real bonus. In total, the cottage sleeps up to eight guests and dogs are welcome too, making it the perfect solution for a luxury escape with family or friends.
01326 567344
Old Saltings, St Ives
Nestled on Porthmeor beach, this cleverly thought out apartment is full of surprises and enjoys arguably the best sea, beach and sunset views in all of St Ives. It’s no wonder it has a reputation as a hidden gem and regulars come back year after year after year.
It’s perfect for families or friends with a space for everyone to enjoy, be it curled up on the window seat with a great book watching the world pass by on the beach, sleeping in the Zen room to the sound of the waves or cooking up a storm in a very well-equipped kitchen. With four bedrooms and two bathrooms this apartment comfortably accommodates up to seven people, making it a great choice for larger families and groups of friends.
When it’s time to hit the beach, you’re just a few steps away from the white sands of Porthmeor, the home of Tate St Ives and surfing in this old fishing town. Guests of all ages can’t help but fall for the location.
The owners’ architectural influence is easy to see, their creative input in areas like the kitchen are clear and they’ve made sure there is a workspace, children’s dining area and even a shower outside to wash off the sand. Old Saltings has been designed with multi-generational get togethers in mind.
01736 806166