Birdbank Cottage - Two Bedroom Cottage, Sleeps 4

Sea views | Parking outside | Luxury interiors | Dog friendly

Birdbank Cottage is professionally managed and marketed by Orange Roofs, St Ives, Cornwall.

Birdbank Cottage is an exceptional luxury cottage tucked away on Carncrows Street — one of the most sought-after addresses in St Ives. Perfectly positioned between Porthgwidden Beach, Porthmeor Beach and the harbour, the cottage places you within moments of the sea, galleries, restaurants and coastal walks.

Beautifully renovated with exquisite attention to detail, Birdbank Cottage combines traditional St Ives charm with elegant contemporary interiors. With two bedrooms, two bathrooms, sea views and the rare bonus of parking directly outside, it offers the perfect setting for a relaxing coastal escape.

Ideal for two couples, a romantic getaway or a small family, this boutique cottage sleeps up to four guests in style and comfort.

*Living spaces*

From the moment you arrive, the cottage feels welcoming and beautifully curated. The light-filled kitchen and dining area sits at the heart of the home and opens onto a private courtyard, creating a sociable and relaxed space for cooking, dining and unwinding.

The fully equipped kitchen includes:

Oven and hob

Dishwasher

Washer dryer

Fridge/freezer

Coffee machine

Patio doors open onto the enclosed courtyard, where bench seating creates a lovely spot for breakfast or evening drinks. There’s also a warm outdoor shower, perfect for rinsing off after the beach (or sandy paws!).

Next to the kitchen is a comfortable sitting room with sofa and occasional chairs — ideal for relaxing with a drink while keeping the cook company.

At the rear of the cottage is a cosy snug lounge, complete with a fireplace, offering a peaceful second living space for reading, watching films or simply unwinding.

*Bedrooms*

Both bedrooms offer beautiful sea views, making mornings here feel particularly special.

*First-floor bedroom*

King-size bed

En-suite bathroom with bath and shower over

Sea views across St Ives Bay

*Top-floor bedroom*

Flexible super king (width) or twin beds

Calm, airy design with coastal views

Built-in storage for luggage

A separate luxury shower room on the first floor features a rainfall shower, natural light from above and contemporary fittings.

*Outdoor space*

The private courtyard offers a peaceful outdoor retreat, with:

Bench seating and table for alfresco dining

Outdoor shower

Secure enclosed space ideal for dogs

*Location*

Birdbank Cottage sits in arguably one of the best locations in St Ives.

Within seconds you can reach:

Porthgwidden Beach – around 30 seconds away

Porthmeor Beach – about a minute’s walk

St Ives Harbour – just a few minutes away

You’ll also find a wonderful selection of cafés, seafood restaurants, galleries, independent shops and traditional pubs all within easy walking distance.

*Parking*

A rare feature in central St Ives:

Private parking directly outside the cottage

Suitable for one large vehicle or two smaller cars parked snugly together

*Dog friendly*

One small to medium well-behaved dog (maximum 18kg) is welcome.

Pet fee: £50 per week

Puppies under one year old are not accepted

We ask that dogs are well trained and respectful of furniture and furnishings.

*Good to know*

Sleeps 4

Two bedrooms, two bathrooms

Sea views from both bedrooms

Parking directly outside

Enclosed courtyard

Dog friendly (fee applies)

Please note that the property does not provide a travel cot or highchair, but these can be hired locally. Bed linen and bath towels are provided, but please bring your own beach towels.

Important note

Renovation work is currently taking place next door, with completion expected by the end of May 2026. The remaining work is primarily internal (kitchen installation, carpentry and decoration).

Birdbank Cottage offers a rare combination of luxury, location and convenience, making it a truly special base from which to experience the charm, beaches and coastal beauty of St Ives.

Please refer to the Rental Agreement during the payment stages on VRBO as you are entering a contract between this property owner and yourselves. VRBO cancellation and refund policies apply. Orange Roofs is a professional host. Orange Roofs Cornwall Limited is a St Ives holiday accommodation agency. Please email us at Orange Roofs if you have any specific questions, we will be very happy to help you.
Pets - allowed


Need help from Orange Roofs?

We really hope that once you're on holiday you are happily self-sufficient by using this 'Essential Info' guide and also the 'Property Folder' which is a guide to your holiday home. It is where you find detailed instructions to work appliances, heating and troubleshooting if needs be (we know things may need a reset or switch off/ on again sometimes for what feels like no reason whatsoever!) Should you find yourselves with a maintenance situation that you can't resolve or a genuine emergency, please call us on 01736 806100 (our office hours are Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm and Sat 10am - 4pm) or for our out of hours maintenance service, call 07825 544615. Arrival and checking in

We will alert you of the key safe code at your check in time of 3.30pm (this check-in time is specific to this property) on the day of your arrival via the App followed by a text and then email. Please remember to have downloaded the App before you set off from home for your holiday. If your property is in an area of no reception, as long as you have downloaded the App, it will show you the key safe code at check in time. Please ensure the app is set to 'auto update' on the app store.

The keys will be placed in the key safe at the property ready for check in, so you are free to arrive at the house anytime from the check in time onwards. The key safe is located within the courtyard between the parking space and the property door, to the left of the gate as you walk in. Please always leave a key in the key safe box when you go out during your holiday in case of emergencies, thank you.

If any spillages or accidents occur during your holiday, please contact us immediately so we can attempt to rectify the issue as soon as possible. Excessive cleaning or difficult to remove stains may incur an extra charge. Equally, if you find anything on your arrival that you would like to be rectified, please do contact us as soon into your holiday as possible so we can do what we can to help. Departure and checking out

Check out is 10am and we kindly ask you to respect this in order for the changeover teams to do their jobs punctually. Please be aware that any additional costs and charges incurred due to a late check out will be passed on to the guest.

When you leave on your day of departure, please lock the door and ensure you leave a set of keys in the key safe box.

We ask that you text the housekeeper 24 hours before you leave the property to give them an estimated time of departure. You will find their contact details under the final dropdown heading on the app. It would be great if you could also confirm by text when you have left. If you can't see the housekeepers number below, please ensure the app is updated to the latest version.

It would be fantastic if you would review your stay either using the App or a review invite which will be emailed to you. Your private comments for constructive feedback is also most welcome so we can continue to improve.

N.B. On your departure at the end of your holiday, we ask you leave the property tidied (we don't mean a full clean but presentable and respectfully left for the housekeepers), outside area swept of any sand left during your stay, dishwasher emptied and all rubbish bins emptied and refuse removed from the property.

Do a last sweep of the house for left items. How to find Birdbank Cottage

Below you will have the directions and other arrival information which should get you to the front door easily.
The address of your holiday home is:

Birdbank Cottage, 7 Carncrows Street, St Ives, TR26 1PJ

What3words: steadily.shipyards.asterick

Directions to Birdbank Cottage:

• Follow the A30 until you reach the roundabout at St Erth that asks you to take the 2nd exit to St Ives on the A3074. Take this exit. • Go straight over the next two roundabouts, keeping to the right on the second roundabout into Lelant • Follow the A3074 through Lelant and Carbis Bay • Follow the road down into St Ives; passing a Tesco (your nearest drive-to supermarket…) and the Tregenna Castle on the left • On reaching the Harbour Hotel Spa, follow the road down to the right; you are now on The Terrace. Follow this road past the bus station, down into Tregenna Hill (where the shops start). Continue to follow the road towards the harbour front (you will pass a number of shops on either side of the road including Boots, Jo Downs glassware plus a few cafes) • Drive along the harbour front and when you reach The Sloop Inn on your left, turn left to drive up the hill onto Fish Street, carry straight on rather than following the bend to the left, and head toward The Mermaid Restaurant on your right at the end of the road at a T junction • At the junction, turn right and then take the second left onto Burrow Road (be careful it is a tight turning). Follow this narrow road and after you passed Carncrows Street on your right (3rd street on right), you will see a track on your right. Take this turning right along the track and your parking is at the rear of Birdbank Cottage - Number 7) Parking

The parking at the rear of Birdbank Cottage is for your use only. It can fit two medium (Seat Leon size) cars or a larger car. The manoeuvrability is the bigger concern so please do take car when parking as there may be other people parked in their house spaces which can make it a little more difficult to drive or reverse in. We strongly recommend asking for the help of a fellow guest to see you into the space safely. As always, guests parking their cars at Bir