Located in St Ives and only 2.4 km from Porthminster Beach, Whistler's Rest provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 2.6 km from Bamaluz Beach, 13 km from St Michael's Mount and 27 km from Minack Theatre. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.4 km from Porthmeor Beach. Featuring a DVD player, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can also relax in the garden. Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre is 43 km from the holiday home, while Newquay Train Station is 50 km away. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 24 km from Whistler's Rest.

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Property highlights

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.7
Location
7.5
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, beautiful, spacious, welcome bag plus milk in the fridge was nice to arrive to, very responsive staff when needed something. A wow when you walk in to the garden.
  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very Clean, The Welcome Pack, The enclosed garden, The heathland at the back for the dogs.
  • Graeme
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wow. What a beautiful little gem. Everything they said it would be and more. Spotlessly clean and had everything you need for a long weekend away. Communication with the owner by messaging was excellent. Highly recommended.

Managed by Escape to St Ives

Company review score: 8.9Based on 605 reviews from 119 properties
119 managed properties

Company information

We are fortunate to have lived in beautiful St Ives for many years and hope that you will visit and share this experience. Escape to St Ives is a family run letting agency and we pride ourselves in providing quality accommodation for the perfect holiday experience. All our holiday homes are hand picked and vetted to ensure that they will meet your expectations. Our St Ives based team is always on hand to answer any questions. Escape to St Ives looks forward to welcoming you to one of our holiday homes.

Property information

Whistler’s Rest is a beautiful and cosy stone cottage overlooking the moors within a short five minute drive of St Ives town, restaurants, galleries and beaches. The cottage is pet friendly and offers parking for one car. The pretty cottage style garden is great for enjoying a relaxing evening meal or a glass of wine after a day on the beach, before settling down to enjoy impressive sunset views. The wooden table and chairs comfortably seat four. Alternatively, there is a small bistro table outside the kitchen. This is the perfect cottage for a romantic hideaway, walking experience or a family holiday. On the ground floor there is a lounge with log burner and comfortable leather sofas. The kitchen is well equipped with double electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine and a dining area for four. To the front of the property there is also a small sitting area with large window overlooking the garden, an ideal location for your morning coffee. A shower room with WC is also located on this floor. A spiral staircase leads upstairs to two double bedrooms. The master bedroom enjoys wooden beams with a lovely view over the moors.

Neighbourhood information

St Ives is a world-renowned holiday destination with numerous attractions that never fails to delight visitors. You can explore the small, cobbled streets enjoying the multitude of individual shops. The quaint Downalong area bordering the harbour and bedecked in flowers throughout the summer allows visitors to step back in time and reflect on St Ives’ fishing heritage. St Ives is ringed by magnificent award winning beaches offering visitors safe bathing and various activities including surfing, diving, boat trips and fishing. There are many superb restaurants specialising in fresh seafood. The town is famous as an art centre. Many artists have been drawn to the area and the town hosts the prestigious Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth museum.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Whistler's Rest
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • CD player
    • DVD player
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Garden
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Whistler's Rest takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 17:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 23

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Whistler's Rest accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    The parking space dimensions are 2.8m wide and 6.0m long.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Whistler's Rest

    • Whistler's Rest offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at Whistler's Rest may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Check-in at Whistler's Rest is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

      • Whistler's Rest has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 2 bedrooms

        For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

      • Whistler's Rest is 1.2 miles from the centre of St Ives. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Yes, Whistler's Rest is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • Whistler's Rest can accommodate the following group size:

        • 4 guests

        For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.