The Observatory, St Ives • Panoramic Sea Views • Beach 100m
✨ Panoramic Views, Footsteps from the Sand. Sleeps 5
Wake up to floor-to-ceiling sea views across St Ives Bay.
This direct price is approximately 15% lower than Airbnb & Booking.com — with no service fees.
Just 100m from Porthminster Beach and pet friendly, The Observatory offers a beautifully styled coastal stay with front-row views of the Cornish coastline. From sunrise skies to shifting tides and passing boats, the ever-changing seascape becomes part of your stay — best enjoyed from the telescope, cosy reading nook or sea-view window seat.
Why You’ll Love Staying Here:
✨ Panoramic sea views from the main living space
✨ Floor-to-ceiling bay window over Porthminster Beach
✨ 2nd bedroom with double bed & elevated single
✨ Coffee machine, luxury linen & complimentary toiletries
✨ Pet friendly (£10 per night per pet)
✨ Fast WiFi & Smart TV
✨ Train station & car park opposite
✨ Steps to the beach & 1-minute walk into town
Ideal For:
✨ Couples seeking sunrise sea views
✨ Families wanting beach access below
✨ Wildlife watchers & sea swimmers
✨ Car-free train arrivals
✨ Dog owners
✨ Guests who love watching the tide roll in
A rare opportunity to stay above one of Cornwall’s most beautiful bays — a place to pause and experience St Ives from a unique coastal vantage point.
The Observatory
This beautifully positioned apartment centres around a light-filled open-plan lounge and dining space designed to maximise sea views.
Living / Dining: Open-plan room with floor-to-ceiling bay window, layered soft furnishings, Smart TV and sea-view dining for four.
A telescope and cosy reading chair beside the window create the perfect spot to unwind and watch the bay change throughout the day
**While the apartment comfortably sleeps up to five guests, the open-plan lounge and dining space is most suited to groups of four for relaxed dining and seating comfort. **
Kitchen: Fully equipped with oven, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. Coffee machine included.
Bedroom 1: KingSize bedroom with sea views from bed & Window Seat.
Bedroom 2: Double bed and elevated single bed above.
Shower Room: Modern shower room with heated towel rail.
Travel cot and high chair available upon request. Bedding not provided. Parents responsible for safe use.
Stays of 8+ nights include fresh towels mid-stay. Extra cleaning/linen available for a small charge.
Access
Full private access to the second-floor apartment. Entry via shared main entrance and stairs (no lift). Stairs become slightly steeper near the top; handrails fitted.
Location
Front-row position above the sands of Porthminster Beach. Cafés, harbour, boutiques and galleries are 1 minute stroll away. Tate St Ives and coastal paths are a short stroll away.
Moments from:
✨ Porthminster Beach
✨ St Ives Train Station (branch to St Erth)
✨ Harbour, shops & restaurants
✨ Tate St Ives (~10-minute walk)
✨ South West Coast Path
Arriving by train? The station and long-stay car park are directly opposite.
Parking
No private parking. Train Station Car Park opposite with additional long-stay options nearby. Guidance provided after booking.
Getting Around
🚆 By Train: Scenic St Ives Bay Line connects at St Erth for services to Penzance and Truro.
🚌 By Bus: Regular routes to Carbis Bay, Penzance and Land’s End.
Your Hosts
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Special Offers
We offer extended stay discounts, seasonal promotions and occasional last-minute or referral savings — message us to check what’s currently available.
