Ideally situated in the area of the town known as 'Downalong', Nancherrow Cottage is literally steps from the Harbour, shops, beaches, the Tate Gallery and the town's many varied restaurants.

The cottage, which was originally a sail loft, has been constructed around an original ship's mast which runs the full length of the property and has now been tastefully renovated to become a comfortable character home offering quality accommodation and personal service from the proprietors' Peter and Jean Rowe.

Guest accommodation comprises of one king-size double bedroom with en-suite shower room and two double bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom and one with en-suite shower room. All rooms are tastefully furnished and have colour T.V., tea and coffee making facilities and hair dryers. Each of our rooms has its own fridge.

Breakfast is served between 8.30am and 9.30am and consists of a varied buffet table for the first course, followed by either a full English breakfast or some different choices such as French toast with warm summer fruits or maple syrup; toasted muffins topped with creamy scrambled eggs and smoked salmon; or smoked local haddock or kippers. We cater for vegetarian and vegan diets.

St Ives holds a very special place in the heart of anyone who has ever visited this small Cornish fishing village. Wide beaches of golden sand washed by the a turquoise sea gives this western tip of the United Kingdom a uniquely Mediterranean feel.

Recently voted 'The Best Seaside Resort in the UK' by the US British Heritage Magazine, and a member of the exclusive most 'Beautiful Bays in the World Club', St Ives is a destination that will appeal to all ages and tastes.

For those who enjoy a beach-based holiday, the town's four main beaches have won numerous awards for cleanliness, professional lifeguard cover, superb café-restaurants and general facilities while Porthmeor beach, in particular, is one of Europe's major surfing venues.