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Waters Edge

st ives, cornwall
  • 4 guests
  • 2 beds
  • 2 bathrooms
  • No pets

Description

Set in an enviable position overlooking Porthminster Beach, at Peninsula Apartments, in St Ives, this two-bedroom, first floor, holiday home, enjoys un-interrupted panoramic sea views from most rooms and seaward facing balcony, the town centre shops, pretty harbour, beaches and St Ives scenic railway are all just a short walk away.

Sleeping four, plus an infant, its an ideal romantic retreat for a couple or a family holiday to St Ives.

As soon as you enter the apartment you can see by the solid walnut flooring and intercom Entryphone, quality runs throughout.

The aptly named Waters Edge could not be any closer to the sea or stunning beach below, large floor to ceiling windows and double sliding doors, which lead out to a seaward facing balcony, frame this picture post card scene and allow sea views to flow throughout the open plan living area, so whether you are cooking, dining, or relaxing you can enjoy this wonderful Cornish vista, cosy up in either the three seater sofa or matching armchair and enjoy the entertainment package on the 42″ television including Sky original, or slide open the balcony doors, breathe in the sea air, pour a glass of wine and step out onto the large private decked area with stunning views of St Ives Bay, Porthminster Beach and out to Godrevy Lighthouse.

The kitchen and dining area are within the open plan living space, perfect for entertaining and benefiting from the sea views, a stylish circular glass and chrome table with four leather dining chairs provide a fabulous setting to dine in, alternatively the balcony offers an alfresco option with an ocean backdrop, the contemporary kitchen, with white high gloss units teamed with black granite work tops and splash backs, is well-appointed with everything needed for your holiday, a utility cupboard in the hallway houses a washer/dryer.

There is a choice of two comfortable bedrooms, the master king sized room benefits from a private en-suite with a bath and shower-over and floor to ceiling sliding doors with stunning sea views, which open onto the balcony, so you can enjoy breakfast watching the ocean, the second twin bedroom is conveniently located next to the family bathroom at the rear, all rooms are well presented with sumptuously dressed memory foam mattresses and offer ample storage space.

The family bathroom with bath and shower over, is next to bedroom two and offers a fantastic space to escape for a long relaxing soak after a busy beach day.

Your private balcony, accessed from the lounge and master bedroom, gives you a bird’s eye view of the glorious golden sands of Porthminster Beach, take a seat at the wooden table with four chairs and a wooden bench with cushions, and dine alfresco or enjoy pre-dinner drinks as the sun sets over the ocean, heaven.

If you prefer to dine out then St Ives is blessed with a variety of restaurants and cafes, many with sea or harbour views and offering fresh sea food landed daily on its working harbour, if you don’t want to walk far, the Michelin Plate rated restaurant, Porthminster Beach Café, is set right on the beach below, the harbour is just a short walk too which leads to pretty cobbled streets, dotted with boutique shops and art galleries, after browsing catch an exhibition at the Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, to see how the town has inspired many famous artists.

If you love walking then you’ll enjoy venturing towards Zenor or Hayle via the nearby South West Coast Path, full of wild flora and fauna its wonderful for spotting native and migrating birds and as it runs along the cliffs you may even spot seals or dolphins, this is a great way to reach Carbis Bay Beach, although the scenic railway does stop here too, this exhilarating journey runs beside the beaches too, the secluded bay has been awarded a blue flag for its azure waters, which lap its golden shores.

If you love gardens Cornwall will delight you, from Trebah, a sub-tropical paradise with a stunning coastal backdrop, near Falmouth, to the Lost Garden of Heligan, lost to the brambles of time since the outbreak of WW1, and discovered by chance, to the tropical rainforest with its exciting canopy walkway above the trees at the Eden Project, both near St Austell, are exciting to explore and discover for a fun, green and educational day out, for a little romance a visit to the Minack Theatre near, Land’s End to see a show is hard to beat, this open-air theatre has one of the most dramatic ocean backdrops, as its set on the edge of a Cornish cliff, or the kids will love the rides at Flambards in Helston, or Camel Creek Adventure Park, near Wadebridge or feeding the animals at Paradise Park near Hayle.

This beachfront apartment maximises its setting and location giving you the ultimate in Cornish coastal living, and stunning sea views you’ll remember for years to come.


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Everything you'll need

  • Wifi
  • Baby Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Off Road Parking
  • Near Pub / Shop

What guests are saying

4.7
Based on 34 reviews
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A lovely, well equipped apartment in a superb location!

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JulieOct 2026

BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY BUT MAY HAVE CONSIDER TRIMMING SOME FOLIAGE OUTSIDE AS IT MAY IMPACT ON THE VIEW OVER TIME

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JoanneSep 2026

Property is lovely but an extra chair in the lounge would b very helpful.

The outdoor furniture is in dire need of a clean.

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IanJun 2026

Good to know

House Rules

  • Good housekeeping bond

    This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100

  • Smoking

    Not permitted

  • Property notes

    There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £100 for this property.

    Please note, a property within the same apartment development to Waters Edge will be undertaking maintenance works to the property and scaffolding will be present. There will be no disruption to the view from the property, but associated noises may be heard.

    This building work is scheduled from the end of January 2026 to the end of February 2026, but please note, this may be extended weather dependant.

    Lift access to each floor within Peninsula. Access from the road to the Peninsula foyer and down one flight of stairs to apartment.Lift access should not be solely relied upon as if not operational due to maintenance / fault you will need to use the stairs.

    Please note there is a limited height in the undergrpound car parking space of 2 metres.

    SKY TV: The owner is pleased to be able to provide this property with Sky TV, please check the description for the Sky package provided. Please note that the PIN to the Sky box cannot be provided. Therefore there may be viewing restrictions applied during the day as per Ofcom

Stay Information

  • Check-in / Check-out

    16:00 / 10:00

  • Property ref

    1073857

  • Parking

    Off Road Parking

Guest & Pet Policy

  • Pets

    Not allowed

  • Children

    Children and infants welcome

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