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May Cottage

May Cottage

4.2
out of 5
Ratings from 5 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.6
Comfort
3.8
Condition
4.2
Location
4.4
Value
3.6
Customer
Service
4.6


Just a short walk from Fore Street and the harbour, and within very easy reach of Porthmeor and Porthminster beaches, this beautifully refurbished cottage is set over three floors, with all its living and entertainment space at street level, and its bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs.

Recently modernised and lovingly refurbished, it’s a fantastic coastal retreat where an open-plan living/kitchen space strikes the right balance between cosy and airy, allowing you to unwind, cook, eat and spend time together in complete comfort. The cottage’s three beautiful bedrooms include a gorgeous double bedroom and en-suite on the first floor, with a roomy king and twin on the second. There’s also a lovely family bathroom which has a bath and a hand-held shower so is especially good for those travelling with younger children or toddlers.

To the back of the property you’ll discover a delightful courtyard garden with furniture and place for a disposable BBQ, which is perfectly suited to warm-weather relaxation, so if you fancy fresh air dining or drinks in the sunshine, this is most definitely the spot. The garden is enclosed too which means that guests travelling with their dogs have a secure place for them to stretch their legs.

Ideally placed within St Ives, the cottage though tucked out of the way is still less than 5 minutes’ amble from the beautiful harbour, shops, restaurants and art galleries. Porthminster and Porthmeor beaches lie within easy walking distance (around 10 minutes in either direction), so if for those who prefer a car-free getaway, it’s perfect. If you do fancy exploring by car, further along the coast are even more of the area’s best beaches including Carbis Bay, Upton Towans and Gwithian, while the lovely seaside towns and villages of Mounts Bay like Marazion and Mousehole are within a 30-minute drive.

New Year in St Ives

Review submitted on Sat, 17 Jan 2026
4.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Had a lovely stay. Perfect location for beaches, bars and restaurants. Welcomed our dogs which was appreciated. The only down side was that it was really cold indoors. When we arrived it was 14 degrees. There was a lock on the timer so we struggled to get it above 19.
We did feel the property - although lovely - was a little small for 6 people. The sitting area was small and the sofa uninviting. We recommend investing in a snuggly corner sofa.
However, thank you for allowing us to stay in your home.
Tristin Huq


Tristin from Plymouth stayed at May Cottage for 7 nights in December 2025


Nichola - The Luxury Coastal Team replied 75 days ago
Hi Tristin, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at May Cottage and that your dogs were able to join you and make the most of the visit as well. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the size of the property and the heating issues you experienced. We will share your comments with the owner for their review. We hope to welcome you back in the future.

Süßes kleines Cottage, in Super Lage

Review submitted on Sat, 27 Sep 2025
4.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Wir waren mit vier Personen plus Baby in diesem süßen kleinen Haus. Wir hätten uns gewünscht, dass das Sofa etwas größer wäre. Ansonsten haben wir uns in diesem Haus mit perfekter Lage sehr wohl gefühlt.

Heike from Neuengronau stayed at May Cottage for 11 nights in September 2025


The Luxury Coastal Team replied 186 days ago
Hi Heike, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at May Cottage and enjoyed the cottage and location. We hope to welcome you back in the future.

Excellent Cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 12 Jul 2025
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Cottage is lovely with an excellent location near to shops and beaches. 5 minute walk. Car park is around the corner and up a hill with steps back to Cottage. Currently a bargain at £26.50 a week. Bedrooms she very spacious and comfortable. Bathrooms are beautifully done.All in all a fab week. 9.5/10

Paul from SCUNTHORPE stayed at May Cottage for 7 nights in June 2025


Indigo -Luxury Coastal replied 199 days ago
Hi Paul, Thank you so much for leaving us a great review! We are so happy that you enjoyed the beautiful cottage and that you had found it to be spacious, comfortable and to be in a great location. I hope that we are able to welcome you back to stay with us again! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Family Holiday

Review submitted on Fri, 06 Jun 2025
3.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Great little house for a week in St Ives. Nice central location and close to Co-op for essential items. Well equipped kitchen. Not a problem for us but stairs very steep so probably not great if you have mobility issues.We had a lovely holiday.

sarah from Stratford Upon Avon stayed at May Cottage for 7 nights in May 2025


Indigo- Luxury Coastal replied 285 days ago
Hi Sarah, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! I am so glad that you were able to enjoy your week away at May Cottage. The location is perfect for exploring St Ives, we are so pleased that you found this to be the case and that the kitchen had everything that you needed! Thank you for making future guests aware about the stairs, we do say in our 'things to know' section how many stairs are in every property to make sure anyone with limited movement is aware of the accessibility. We are so glad that you were able to have a lovely holiday and hope to welcome you back again! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Location

Review submitted on Thu, 31 Oct 2024
4.5
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
3.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very charming and confortable cottage
Location a bit noisy due to passing road
Too much light in the rooms due to street lamps. Better blackout curtains would be necessary


Regine from Wezembeek stayed at May Cottage for 1 nights in October 2024


Chloe-Luxury Coastal Team replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Regine, Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you found the cottage charming and comfortable. We apologize for the noise from the passing road and the light from the street lamps. Your suggestion for better blackout curtains is greatly appreciated, and we’ll look into making this improvement to enhance our guests’ experience. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team