If a true taste of traditional St Ives is what you seek then look no further. Mermaids Rest is a charming granite cottage, set over four floors and tastefully furnished. It has original wooden floorboards throughout and white painted walls and rafters.
This traditional four storey cottage is located in the conservation area of Downalong and is literally seconds away from the beautiful Harbour beach and a couple of minutes' walk from the surfing beach, Porthmeor. Although close to all the local shops, restaurants and beaches Mermaid's Rest is within a residential area so is a perfect getaway for couples or families at any time of the year.
Ground Floor
3 steps up from Rose Lane to the hall.
Sitting/dining room. Attractive dual aspect room comfortably furnished with ornamental fireplace, 2 settees, book shelves, TV/DVD, Bluetooth speaker, extendable dining table with seating for 6.
Carpeted stairs with handrails down to kitchen. Low headroom at lower end of stairs.
Lower Ground Floor
Kitchen. Spacious room with kitchen table and seating for 4. Ample work surfaces and storage units, fridge/freezer, electric oven and hob, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. Separate sink by door to small, shared rear courtyard with space for surfing gear.
Bathroom. Bath with power shower over, WC, sink and heated towel rail.
First Floor
Bedroom 1. King size bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside table and lamp and window to Rose Lane.
Bedroom 2. Twin beds, 2 hanging cupboards, chest of drawers, bedside table and lamp. South facing window to courtyard side.
Separate WC and sink.
Very steep carpeted ladder-style stairs with handrails on both sides to attic room.
Second Floor
Bedroom 3. Twin beds under the eaves in this attractive room with lovely views of the harbour and Porthminster beach. TV, wardrobe, chest of drawers and chest.
Please note that standard stairgates are not suitable for these staircases, stairs are also very steep and may not be suitable for some.
