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7 Wheal Ayr

7 Wheal Ayr

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 8 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.9
Location
4.8
Value
4.6
Customer
Service
4.8


With clear water, stunning scenery and half a mile of white sand, Porthmeor’s Blue Flag beach is one of west Cornwall’s most popular sandy stretches, so this property which is just a short walk from the beach, creates a terrific base from which to enjoy all that St Ives and the surrounding coastline has to offer.

Tastefully furnished with ample space for relaxation, you’ll have all you need to enjoy a truly comfortable stay. Two spacious bedrooms and a family bathroom are found on the first floor while the large master bedroom with its own en-suite can be found on the top floor. Downstairs, the home’s living room is cosy and welcoming with a bay window letting in plenty of sunshine, while the big kitchen which lies open plan with the dining area, is amply equipped for whipping up home-made meals. A sliding door leads outside to a furnished terrace which can be pulled back to extend the inside space out, so on warm days you can enjoy breakfast or drinks outside in the fresh sea air.

One of the best things about this property’s position is that although it’s within a short distance of the heart of St Ives, it’s also set in a quieter area a little further away from the bustle. The harbour is just a short 13-minute walk from the front door (or a 6-minute drive if you don’t fancy the walk back up), and the town’s best restaurants, galleries, shops and attractions are also at your fingertips.

Not only is Porthmeor Beach the perfect spot for swimming, sunbathing and family fun, it’s also one of west Cornwall’s premier surfing beaches, enjoying consistent waves all year round. It’s ideal for bodyboarding too so if you’d like to take to the water during your stay, there’s a beach-based surf school with qualified instructors offering lessons as well as board and wetsuit hire available.

A top tip is that one of the area’s favourite places to eat out is Porthmeor Beach Café. Resting right on the sand, and is the best place to watch the sun set over the water from its sea-facing terrace, while enjoying some delicious seafood or a crisp glass of wine of course!

Fabulous return trip to Wheal Ayt

Review submitted on Tue, 10 Mar 2026
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Having thoroughly enjoyed our stay last year, we repeat visited at the same property. It simply feels like home!
The home is spacious, warm and comfortable with everything you may need for your stay. It’s 10mins walk into town, Tate and beach (albeit back up the hill on the return :)
Excellent comms with the team.


Guest from North Fremantle stayed at 7 Wheal Ayr for 6 nights in February 2026


Nichola - The Luxury Coastal Team replied 17 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are thrilled to hear that your return visit to 7 Wheal Ayr was as enjoyable as the first and felt like a home from home. Thank you so much for your kind words and we hope to welcome you back again for another visit.

Lovely Place to Stay

Review submitted on Mon, 19 Jan 2026
4.5
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
3.0
We really enjoyed our stay, only a few minor issues like no communication at all from the host but luckily we didn’t need anything, oven was faulty on one side and some garden furniture was broken but we assumed that was from the storm that they had just had so wasn’t a problem.

Sofas could do with an upgrade as very loud when you sit on them.

House and cleaning was immaculate, and had everything we needed, we would definitely stay here again. Parking also wasn’t an issue for us.
Loved the addition of the stair gate for the dogs!


Mollie from Malmesbury stayed at 7 Wheal Ayr for 3 nights in January 2026


Josh - Luxury Coastal replied 75 days ago
Hi Mollie, Thanks so much for your amazing feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and that the property was spotless and fully equipped with everything you needed for a great stay. We're sorry to hear that there were some problems, however as you mentioned Storm Goretti did cause a lot of problems across the South West. Please be assured that these points have been addressed following your departure, so that was an unfortunate result of the storm. We hope to welcome you back to the property in the future, hopefully under better weather circumstances! All the best, Luxury Coastal

Lovely Stay

Review submitted on Tue, 30 Dec 2025
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay here. The property has been finished to a great standard and was well equipped with everything you could need. Location is great, can easily walk into the town and to the beaches. Would highly recommend this property.

Carly from Hook stayed at 7 Wheal Ayr for 7 nights in November 2025


Indigo- Luxury Coastal replied 94 days ago
Hi Carly, Thank you for leaving us your review! We are so pleased that you really enjoyed your stay at 7 Wheal Ayr. Thank you for letting us know that it was well equipped with everything you could need and the location was great - this is great to hear. We hope to welcome you back for another stay! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Lovely accommodation in a great location

Review submitted on Sat, 23 Aug 2025
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have stayed in this street before but this house was much nicer. Really comfortable and well equipped and beautifully decorated. Very close to the town and beaches (down a hill so takes longer to come home!)
Parking space is round the back of the house and is very tight but it’s all narrow streets round St Ives!
Nice to have a few essentials to welcome us and two key safes (front and back) which make it very convenient with the family. A lovely stay. Thank you!


Kellie from Birmingham stayed at 7 Wheal Ayr for 7 nights in August 2025


Josh - Luxury Coastal replied 192 days ago
Hi Kelly! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're really happy to hear you found the house comfortable, well equipped, and beautifully decorated. It stood out from previous stays in the area! We're glad the welcome essentials and key safes helped make things more convenient for your family. Thanks again for your thoughtful feedback, and we’d love to welcome you back to St Ives in the future! All the best

Lovely comfortable house, well decorated and a 10 minute walk to town.

Review submitted on Sun, 02 Feb 2025
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is a lovely decorated and well presented house that is well appointed and we really loved our stay. We had a slight problem with the hot water not initially working, but a call to the agent soon resolved it.
I managed to park my VW T5 in the back yard area, which was a bit tight, but given the parking issue in St Ives this was a blessing. You have to reverse up the rear small lane to get the vehicle out and it does mean the rear gates are left open, but there would have been space to use the outdoor seating so no major issue.
The house has everything you need and is a 10 minute walk to town and Porthmeor Beach. It is uphill on the way back, so be advised.
We would definitely stay again.


Dominic from Wadebridge stayed at 7 Wheal Ayr for 2 nights in January 2025


Chloe-Luxury Coastal Team replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Dominic, Thank you for your detailed review! We're delighted to hear that you loved your stay and found the house well-decorated and well-appointed. We apologize for the initial issue with the hot water, but we're glad our agent could resolve it quickly for you. It's great to know that you managed to park your VW T5 in the back yard area, despite the tight fit. We appreciate your understanding regarding the parking situation in St Ives. Your tips about the uphill walk back from town and Porthmeor Beach are very helpful for future guests. We're thrilled that you had everything you needed and enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back again! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Excellent

Review submitted on Mon, 25 Nov 2024
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Loved the house. It felt like it had only just been renovated. Everything seemed brand new.
Comfy beds with high quality linen and towels. Warm.
Welcome gifts of milk, orange juice and biscuits.
Up the hill from sea / centre of St Ives but only a 5 / 10 min walk.


Susan from Exeter stayed at 7 Wheal Ayr for 3 nights in November 2024


Emily - Luxury Coastal replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Sue, thank you for your lovely review, it is really nice to hear your comments and we would love to welcome you back sometime in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Great house for group of six in St Ives

Review submitted on Mon, 30 Sep 2024
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We really enjoyed staying at 7 Wheal Ayr; the house is lovely, well-furnished and well-equipped. Everything we needed was there.

It's quite a steep walk up the hill from the beaches and town, but nothing too strenuous and doesn't take long. Having the parking space was a boon.

Luxury Coastal's local representative was very helpful and responsive for any questions we had during our stay.

We would look forward to staying in the same house again another time.


Emma from Nantwich stayed at 7 Wheal Ayr for 7 nights in September 2024


Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Emma, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at 7 Wheal Ayr and found the house to be lovely, well-furnished, and well-equipped. It’s great to know that you had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. We appreciate your feedback about the walk up the hill from the beaches and town. Whilst St Ives can be a bit steep, we’re glad it wasn’t too strenuous for you and that the convenience of the parking space was a positive aspect of your stay. Providing excellent service is very important to us, and it’s always rewarding to hear when we’ve succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back to 7 Wheal Ayr in the future! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team

Met our needs perfectly

Review submitted on Tue, 30 Jul 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Last hour booking. Really met our needs perfectly.
The location was not too far away from the centre. Parking was useful, even for two cars


Guest from Penzance stayed at 7 Wheal Ayr for 7 nights in June 2024


Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team replied more than 1 year ago
Hi, Thank you for leaving such a lovely review. We are so delighted to hear your stay at 7 Wheal Ayr met your needs perfectly! We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team