Est in 1984 We are a family run, St Ives based agency and offer a friendly, personal and efficient service. We have a vast amount of experience in letting holiday homes and a wealth of local knowledge. We specialise in properties in the heart of St Ives and are very familiar with each one.

Thoughtfully updated to maintain its charm this 19th century mid-terrace cottage is well situated in the heart of Downalong. Ground Floor Open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room covering the entire ground floor with windows at both ends. Kitchen area. Electric cooker, black sink unit, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher. Dining area. Dining table for 6. Sitting room area. Comfortable 2 seat and 3 seat settees and a single armchair. Coffee table and TV. Modern flame electric fire. First Floor Bedroom 1. Twin beds, built-in combination wardrobe and wash basin. Bedroom 2. Double bed, pine chest of drawers and built-in hanging cupboard and wash basin. Bathroom. Cottage bath with electric shower over and folding shower screen, wash basin and WC. Airing cupboard and immersion heater. Second Floor Bedroom 3. Loft room with views of the Island and sea from one side and view over rooftops to Godrevy Beach on the other. Twin beds tucked under low dormer roof and chest of drawers. Heating is provided by modern, electric wall-mounted heaters in each room. Well-trained dogs are accepted by arrangement.

Surrounded by 5 golden sandy beaches and bathed in clear light, the picturesque harbour and old town of St Ives is a maze of quaint cottages and cobbled courtyards, restaurants, shops and galleries and is known as "Downalong". Porthia Cottage is situated in the heart of Downalong only 2 minutes' walk from the beaches and harbour and just seconds from the Island. Built across 3 floors and sleeping 6, Porthia Cottage is your home away from home.