Excellent stay at Admiral Cottage. The host, Melanie, gave expert help, which is needed when navigating the streets of St Ives. The property was just as described, and we particularly enjoyed being off the main street, where there was no foot traffic, but still steps away from the main area and waterfront. My wife and I were both writing books during the week, and the top floor was a perfect writer's retreat, with a bed for a nap or two :) A few tips: There is a well-stocked Coop grocery store about 5 minutes walk, so you can get most things you need for cooking and meals in the cottages and toiletries for bathroom (there's also a half-bath aka toilet). The kitchen is well-stocked with utensils (pots, pans, dish-ware, coffee cups, glasses of all sorts). The coffee maker is one that takes capsules. The dishwasher and clothes washer worked great.The closest parking is barnoon with the Park App. Spaces go fast, and many, like us, just kept our car parked all week, so you might want a back-up place) - all are walking distance. Since there is no road access to the cottage, parking at barnoon (above the Tate Gallery) was a short walk down hill. Melanie was great helping with directions.We were also celebrating our wedding anniversary and found that the ARDO Mediterranean restaurant at the bottom of the hill from the Cottage (on Fore Street) did not disappoint, i.e., exceeded expectations. Admiral Cottage also met and exceeded expectations -- 5 stars on all counts!

Wonderful location and pretty cottage. The cottage was very comfortable and central in St Ives. The was just lovely and enjoyed sitting in the garden.. The only suggestion for future guests is to increase stock supply of basic necessities such as toilet paper, paper towels, tea and espresso pods.

We had a lovely time in this centrally located property. The house is lovely, has everything you need in a home from home. So close to everything but also tucked out of the way to enjoy quiet evenings. The view is spectacular!

Lovely house in a quiet oasis just off the main street in St Ives. Stunning view across the ever changing harbour and up to Godrevy and the lighthouse House is beautifully designed. Well equipped kitchen with the basics very kindly supplied - salt/pepper/teabags etc Loved having the drying room for wetsuits/beach towels etc We would love to stay here again. Only warning, there is basically no vehicular access anywhere near, so everything has to be carried in from the car park down/up the steep steps.