65) An Argh Vyghan
An Argh Vyghan, 1 Wesley Passage, St Ives, TR26 1SQ
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- Sleeps 4
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Free WiFi
Description
Situated at the junction of North Terrace and Wesley Passage, An Argh Vyghan – pronounced 'An Arrgh VEE-ghan' and which is Cornish for The Little Ark – was built as part of the early 19th Century development of the Stennack River area of St Ives and is a typical example of a traditional Penwith labourer’s cottage.
Built facing the St Ives Wesleyan Chapel, which has often been referred to as ‘The Mother Church of Cornish Methodism’, St Ives was one of the first Cornish towns to embrace the Methodist beliefs of John and Charles Wesley. Despite this, at first the 2 brothers were far from welcomed by the fisherman and miners of the town.
Tastefully furnished and decorated by the owners, An Argh Vyghan is an ideal destination for families looking for a base close to the amenities but away from the hustle and bustle. Situated less than a moment’s walk from the closest convenience store and only five minutes’ walk from Fore Street, The Wharf and all the beaches, this cottage provides a modest but comfortable retreat.
Ground floor
Sitting room: comfy 2-seater sofa, 2 easy chairs, coffee table, lean-to book case and Smart tv. Feature steam-bent lamp shades.
Kitchen: oven with induction hob, washing machine, fridge and separate freezer.
First floor
Bedroom 1: double bed, side table, easy chair and open hanging rail. Feature steam-bent lamp shade.
Bedroom 2: bunk beds
Shower room: shower cubical with mains-fed electric shower, WC and wash hand basin.
Where you will sleep
Double x1 
Bunk Bed x2 Property Includes
Toaster
Ironing Board
Fresh Linen
Living Room
Towels
Dining Area
Refrigerator
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Hair Dryer
Near Beach
Television
Free WIFI
Floorplan
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65) An Argh Vyghan
We really enjoyed our stay here. The place was wonderfully located – so close to the co-op, the bus stop and the town, and had lovely furnishings. It was simple and very good value for money. We particularly enjoyed the range of high quality kitchen utensils/pots pans etc and appreciated the milk and tea/coffee/hot chocolate and biscuits that we were greeted with on arrival. The shower also had fantastic water pressure! The beds and pillows were really comfortable and we slept really well – I was worried about the noise of the traffic but could barely hear anything. I’ve given 4 stars because the sofa was not the comfiest when relaxing in front of the tv in the evening.
April 11, 2026Good location. Very clean.
August 19, 2025Lovely place to stay, in centre of the town, clean, everything good there, highly recommended .
August 11, 2025