Birdbank Cottage - Two Bedroom Cottage, Sleeps 4

Luxury cottage | Sea views | Parking outside | Dog friendly | Downalong location

Birdbank Cottage is professionally managed and marketed by Orange Roofs, St Ives, Cornwall.

Set in one of St Ives’ most sought-after locations, Birdbank Cottage is a beautifully renovated coastal home offering sea views, private parking and stylish interiors — all just moments from the beaches and harbour.

Tucked away on Carncrows Street (arguably St Ives’ “Mayfair”), this elegant cottage is perfectly positioned between Porthgwidden Beach, Porthmeor Beach and the harbour, making it ideal for couples, friends or small families.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

ONE SMALL TO MEDIUM DOG WELCOME (MAX 18KG)

PET FEE: £50 PER STAY (MANDATORY IF BRINGING A DOG)

No puppies under 1 year

Dogs must be well-behaved and not allowed on furniture

Renovation works next door until end of May 2026

Works are primarily internal (kitchen installation, carpentry, decoration)

Some daytime disturbance may occur

THE SPACE

Beautifully styled throughout, Birdbank Cottage blends traditional St Ives character with high-end finishes, creating a calm and luxurious space to unwind.

The layout offers both sociable and private areas:

Main sitting room for relaxed socialising

Additional snug — perfect for quiet evenings, reading or films

Thoughtful design touches throughout

This is a home that feels both special and instantly comfortable.

KITCHEN & DINING

The open and airy kitchen is at the heart of the home, with doors leading out to the enclosed courtyard.

Fully equipped with:

Hob and oven

Dishwasher

Fridge/freezer

Washer/dryer

Coffee machine

A bespoke dining area with built-in seating makes this a lovely space for everything from breakfast through to evening meals.

OUTDOOR SPACE

The cottage benefits from a private enclosed courtyard, ideal after a day at the beach:

Bench seating

Outdoor dining area

Warm outdoor shower — perfect for rinsing off sand, wetsuits and dogs

Secure and practical for storing beach gear

LIVING SPACES

Sitting room with sofa and occasional chairs

Separate snug with cosy seating — perfect for relaxing with a book or film

A layout that allows guests to spread out and unwind

BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS

The cottage sleeps up to 4 guests across two bedrooms:

FIRST FLOOR KING BEDROOM

King-size bed

En-suite bathroom (bath with shower over)

Sea views

TOP FLOOR BEDROOM

Super king (width) or twin configuration

Sea views

Built-in storage

ADDITIONAL SHOWER ROOM

Large walk-in shower with rainfall head

Wash basin and WC

Both bedrooms offer a calm, restful feel with beautiful coastal views.

LOCATION

You couldn’t be better placed:

Porthgwidden Beach – approx. 30 seconds walk

Porthmeor Beach – under 2 minutes

St Ives Harbour – a short, level walk

Fore Street shops, galleries and restaurants – moments away

Everything St Ives has to offer is right on your doorstep.

PARKING

A rare and valuable feature in this central location:

Parking space directly outside the cottage

Suitable for:

One large vehicle (e.g. 4x4), or

Two small cars

DOG FRIENDLY

One small to medium, well-behaved dog (max 18kg) is welcome.

PET FEE: £50 PER STAY (APPLIES TO ALL DOG BOOKINGS)

We ask that dogs:

Are house-trained and respectful of the property

Bring their own beds, towels and throws

GOOD TO KNOW

Sleeps 4

Two bedrooms, two bathrooms

Set over multiple floors

No travel cot or high chair provided (available to hire locally)

Bed linen and towels are provided — please bring your own beach towels and dog items.

AT A GLANCE

Prime Downalong location

Sea views from both bedrooms

Enclosed courtyard with outdoor shower

Parking directly outside

Dog friendly (fee applies)

Luxury interior throughout

Birdbank Cottage is a rare find — a beautifully curated coastal home offering style, comfort and an unbeatable location, just moments from the sand and the heart of St Ives.

Please refer to the Rental Agreement during the payment stages on VRBO as you are entering a contract between this property owner and yourselves. VRBO cancellation and refund policies apply. Orange Roofs is a professional host. Orange Roofs Cornwall Limited is a St Ives holiday accommodation agency. Please email us at Orange Roofs if you have any specific questions, we will be very happy to help you.
Pets - allowed


Need help from Orange Roofs?

We really hope that once you're on holiday you are happily self-sufficient by using this 'Essential Info' guide and also the 'Property Folder' which is a guide to your holiday home. It is where you find detailed instructions to work appliances, heating and troubleshooting if needs be (we know things may need a reset or switch off/ on again sometimes for what feels like no reason whatsoever!) Should you find yourselves with a maintenance situation that you can't resolve or a genuine emergency, please call us on 01736 806100 (our office hours are Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm and Sat 10am - 4pm) or for our out of hours maintenance service, call 07825 544615. Arrival and checking in

We will alert you of the key safe code at your check in time of 3.30pm (this check-in time is specific to this property) on the day of your arrival via the App followed by a text and then email. Please remember to have downloaded the App before you set off from home for your holiday. If your property is in an area of no reception, as long as you have downloaded the App, it will show you the key safe code at check in time. Please ensure the app is set to 'auto update' on the app store.

The keys will be placed in the key safe at the property ready for check in, so you are free to arrive at the house anytime from the check in time onwards. The key safe is located within the courtyard between the parking space and the property door, to the left of the gate as you walk in. Please always leave a key in the key safe box when you go out during your holiday in case of emergencies, thank you.

If any spillages or accidents occur during your holiday, please contact us immediately so we can attempt to rectify the issue as soon as possible. Excessive cleaning or difficult to remove stains may incur an extra charge. Equally, if you find anything on your arrival that you would like to be rectified, please do contact us as soon into your holiday as possible so we can do what we can to help. Departure and checking out

Check out is 10am and we kindly ask you to respect this in order for the changeover teams to do their jobs punctually. Please be aware that any additional costs and charges incurred due to a late check out will be passed on to the guest.

When you leave on your day of departure, please lock the door and ensure you leave a set of keys in the key safe box.

We ask that you text the housekeeper 24 hours before you leave the property to give them an estimated time of departure. You will find their contact details under the final dropdown heading on the app. It would be great if you could also confirm by text when you have left. If you can't see the housekeepers number below, please ensure the app is updated to the latest version.

It would be fantastic if you would review your stay either using the App or a review invite which will be emailed to you. Your private comments for constructive feedback is also most welcome so we can continue to improve.

N.B. On your departure at the end of your holiday, we ask you leave the property tidied (we don't mean a full clean but presentable and respectfully left for the housekeepers), outside area swept of any sand left during your stay, dishwasher emptied and all rubbish bins emptied and refuse removed from the property.

Do a last sweep of the house for left items. How to find Birdbank Cottage

Below you will have the directions and other arrival information which should get you to the front door easily.
The address of your holiday home is:

Birdbank Cottage, 7 Carncrows Street, St Ives, TR26 1PJ

What3words: steadily.shipyards.asterick

Directions to Birdbank Cottage:

• Follow the A30 until you reach the roundabout at St Erth that asks you to take the 2nd exit to St Ives on the A3074. Take this exit. • Go straight over the next two roundabouts, keeping to the right on the second roundabout into Lelant • Follow the A3074 through Lelant and Carbis Bay • Follow the road down into St Ives; passing a Tesco (your nearest drive-to supermarket…) and the Tregenna Castle on the left • On reaching the Harbour Hotel Spa, follow the road down to the right; you are now on The Terrace. Follow this road past the bus station, down into Tregenna Hill (where the shops start). Continue to follow the road towards the harbour front (you will pass a number of shops on either side of the road including Boots, Jo Downs glassware plus a few cafes) • Drive along the harbour front and when you reach The Sloop Inn on your left, turn left to drive up the hill onto Fish Street, carry straight on rather than following the bend to the left, and head toward The Mermaid Restaurant on your right at the end of the road at a T junction • At the junction, turn right and then take the second left onto Burrow Road (be careful it is a tight turning). Follow this narrow road and after you passed Carncrows Street on your right (3rd street on right), you will see a track on your right. Take this turning right along the track and your parking is at the rear of Birdbank Cottage - Number 7) Parking

The parking at the rear of Birdbank Cottage is for your use only. It can fit two medium (Seat Leon size) cars or a larger car. The manoeuvrability is the bigger concern so please do take car when parking as there may be other people parked in their house spaces which can make it a little more difficult to drive or reverse in. We strongly recommend asking for the help of a fellow guest to see you into the space safely. As always, guests parking their cars at Birdbank Cottage do so at their own risk and liability. WIFI

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Birdbank Cottage - Two Bedroom Cottage, Sleeps 4 offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This St Ives cottage is smoke free.