Porthmeor Beach
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Upper Saltings
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Living
A magical space, flooded with light, shaped by the sea. The dining area and L shaped sofa create a multifaceted space for dining, relaxation and creativity.
As the day fades, hand-painted curtains by one of the family transform the space - each window becoming a different portrait of St Ives.
BEDROOMS
The bedrooms are as unique as they are comfortable. Ample storage, high quality mattresses and crisp cotton linen. The bunk room inspired by a ship’s cabin, is always a hit with kids.
BATHROOMs
Soak in a big comfortable bath surrounded by Cornish slate.
The Window Seat
Listening to the waves roll in, watching the beach change with the light, waiting for another sunset.
Kitchen & Dining
The kitchen is beautifully designed and well stocked with appliances by Miele and Bosch. Flexible dining space works for romantic dinners to family gatherings.
Upper Saltings on Porthmeor Floorplan
Open-plan living creates a generous, light-filled space for relaxing. From the window seat, you have a bird’s-eye view of the beach - sunsets, surf and, if you’re lucky, the occasional seal in the bay. High ceilings add to the sense of space, while the large dining table makes gathering and conversation easy. A well-stocked open kitchen invites everyone to get involved, making cooking fun.
The master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. Bedroom 2 has a zip-link bed and can be arranged as a king or twin, while Bedroom 3 is pretty and cosy. The bunk room — designed like a ship’s cabin - is exciting and fun for up to four children. All bedrooms have beautifully designed built-in storage.
Upper Saltings has ultra-fast Wi-Fi via Starlink, offering strong download speeds throughout the house.
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Key
Porthmeor Beach is a Blue Flag award winning golden sand beach. Lifeguard cover from Easter to October. Between mid May to the end of September, dogs are not allowed on the beach between 10am - 6pm.
St Ives School of Painting is a magical place procuring quality art course tuition for all levels taught by a team of 30 contemporary artists teaching in small groups in a studio overlooking Porthmeor beach. Visit website.
Norway Stores, established in 1896, is a family owned deli and corner shop and two minutes from Saltings. They stock everything you need and treats you will definitely want.
St Ives Surf School - one of the best places to learn to surf in Cornwall. Surf lessons, paddle boarding tuition, sea kayaking tours and coasteering adventures. Visit website.
Tate St Ives has an unrivalled collection of Cornish art but also contemporary art from around the world. Great suggestions to entertain children. Visit website.
Fore Street the main shopping street in St Ives, is a five minute walk. It runs from Market Place down to The Wharf Post Office at the edge of the harbour. Creative, independent stores as well as high quality food stores - don’t miss Harveys butchers amazing pasties on Tregenna Place.
St Nicholas Chapel Surrounded on three sides by the sea - wonderful short walk from the Saltings.
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden is a magical space with stunning gardens that are home to some of her most famous works. Visit website.
St Ives station is a 15 minute walk from Saltings On Porthmeor but out of shot here!
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