Saltings on Porthmeor comprises of two cleverly designed beachside homes in St Ives. Steeped in influences from their family ownership, where creatives have made a space you’ll find hard to leave. The Ash family first renovated Upper Saltings in the early 1990’s and Old Saltings in the early 2010’s, with renowned architect Cany Ash undertaking the design on behalf of her parents, Clare and Eric.

Now in the careful hands of their five daughters a considerable amount of time and energy goes into improving and continuing the Saltings.

Saltings is an experience of St Ives like no other. Lizzy and Sam are our local managers, living locally and knowing the properties inside out for a decade they’re here to make your stay welcoming and comfortable. Living family life in Cornwall they love to be outside, in the water or enjoying good food, if you need any recommendations they’re happy to help. You’ll have a mobile number you can What’sApp or call if you need help during your stay.

We’re extremely fortunate to have a longstanding loyal team of housekeepers working alongside us and ensuring your stay is as comfortable as possible.

The Saltings building could tell many a story if they could talk. Perched on Porthmeor beach they’ll have been in full view of the steamship SS Alba when it became a wreck, the busy beaches of summer, the glorious sunsets or the wild winter storms battering the hardy granite. Or back when they were used for Salting pilchards…

Sympathetically refurbished to create spaces that all your party will enjoy. Relaxing into sunset on the window seat, tucking into a family dinner, or reading a story to a little one in the bunk room. The quiet space of the zen room makes Old Saltings perfect for those who might need a beautiful work or creative space during their stay.

Upper Saltings sleeps 12 and is great for large families or multi generational stays.

Old Saltings sleeps 6 across three bedrooms and is a wonderful base for smaller parties, couples, and work from home guests.