Worvas Counthouse, St Ives

About this property

Set in a quiet countryside location not far from St Ives' beautiful beaches, Worvas Counthouse is a truly relaxing retreat for families and friends.

The cottage which has recently undergone a contemporary makeover, sympathetically combines the old with the new. Tasteful furnishings sit alongside authentic features, so together with the ample space on offer both inside and out, creates a luxurious and comfortable holiday home. The spacious sitting room has a wood-burning stove and is just the place to unwind in after a day out exploring the local area, while the amply equipped kitchen and open plan dining room (also with wood burner) are perfectly suited to home cooking and mealtimes with all the family. Upstairs, the home’s three bedrooms have lovely views over the surrounding scenery, and the cottage has two stunning family bathrooms, both with freestanding bathtubs.

Outside, there’s a sprawling garden where children, dogs and grown-ups can stretch their legs or bathe in the sunshine. A large electric hot tub offers the chance to indulge in a decadent soak any time of the day or evening, while a fire pit and outdoor wood burner invite you to enjoy drinks and entertainment long after the sun has set.

Roughly a 10-minute drive from Carbis Bay, St Ives harbour and Porthminster Beach, Worvas Counthouse is superbly placed for enjoying all that the area has to offer. Wander the pretty boutique-lined streets of St Ives or pop into the Tate St Ives for a dollop of culture. A thriving foodie scene means you can choose between eateries like Adam Handling’s Ugly Butterfly, One Fish Street, Silco Bar & Kitchen, and many more. If you fancy grabbing a quick bite, there are many terrific bakeries and fish n chip takeaway places to pick from, or kick back with a glass of wine and a crab sandwich at Porthminster or Porthmeor’s beach café’s.

Porthkidney Sands and Upton Towans are less than 20 minutes’ drive, while Gwithian is just 5 minutes’ further along the coast so for those looking to indulge in beach days, surfing and water sports, it doesn’t get much better.

Travel cot and high chair are located within the property. Stair gates are available on request.

Please note that this property has a large pond within its garden so guests will need to supervise children and dogs

Living Area

Situated on the ground floor and open plan with the dining room and kitchen, the living room accesses the garden

Furnished with two large sofas and two armchairs, there a huge stone fireplace and *wood burning stove as well as a built-in bench seat with cushions

Smart TV with Freeview and a record player (Bluetooth), as well as a collection of LP’s for guests to play

*Logs and firelighters supplied for first fire

Kitchen

The spacious kitchen is open plan with dining room and features ample worktop space, electric cooker with induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster and Rowlett pod coffee machine (compatible with Nespresso-style pods)

Iron, ironing board, vacuum cleaner

A range of cookware, utensils, crockery, cutlery and glasses

Utility Cupboard

In the ground floor family bathroom housing a washer/dryer

Dining Room

Open plan with the kitchen this lovely room features a dining table with 8 chairs and access to the garden

*A fireplace with wood burning stove

*Logs and firelighters supplied for first fire

Bedrooms

All three bedrooms are situated on the first floor

Bedroom One

This spacious bedroom has lovely views over the countryside and features a king size bed, bed side tables and lamps, a built-in wardrobe, two armchairs, a dressing table and mirror

Bedroom Two

This bedroom also has lovely rural views and is furnished with twin beds, and a bedside table with lamp

Bedroom Three

Furnished with a double bed, this room has beautiful views over the landscape, with a bedside table, lamp, and a stand-alone wardrobe

Bathrooms

Bathroom One

This uniquely designed ground floor wet room style bathroom features a rainfall shower head in the middle of the room as well as a large, free-standing bath (with hand-held shower attachment), hand basin, cabinet, heated towel rail, mirror and WC

Bathroom Two

Located on the first floor, this room features a free-standing bath with hand-held shower attachment, hand basin, cabinet, mirror and WC

Outside

A large, private garden wraps around the cottage and features plenty of lawn for relaxation and al-fresco entertainment. Festoon lighting creates a magical atmosphere in the evenings. Special features include a lovely electric hot tub, a seating area around the outdoor wood-burning stove, a firepit, and a gravel area with dining set.

Please note that children and dogs will need to be supervised when outside due to there being a large pond, and the garden not being fully enclosed

Parking

Access down to the house is via a gravel track. There is parking for four cars on the drive