FB Twitter

Hardy's Cottage

Hardy's Cottage

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 18 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.9
Comfort
4.8
Condition
4.7
Location
5.0
Value
4.7
Customer
Service
4.8

Visit website

Check Availability


Lovely sleeps 4 fishermans cottage in the centre of beautiful "Downalong"St Ives. One king room, and one twin bedded room.

A wonderful cottage for a week in St Ives

Review submitted on Sun, 22 Sep 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved our stay at Hardy’s cottage! An excellent location for the harbour and super close to Porthgwidden beach we had an absolutely fantastic stay here. The cottage was decorated to a high standard and very clean throughout. Beds were incredibly comfortable and kitchen very well equipped.

We stayed here with our 9 month old daughter and I would say that the cottage isn’t great for a baby on the move, so would maybe look for something a bit more child friendly in future! But would have no hesitation to recommend.



Tim, Christine & the girls At Cherished Cottages replied 93 days ago
Hi Laura, Thank you so much for your review we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay, Tim.

Very comfy stay

Review submitted on Tue, 03 Sep 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved Hardy’s cottage - beautiful decor and colours - someone has a good eye. And it just feels lovely - soft carpet underfoot, warm blankets to snuggle under, good bedding. Very much a home from home. Perfect location for meals out in the evening and beaches during the day - we love Porthmeor. We’d definitely book again. There’s a wood burner which would be great in the colder months.



Tim, Christine & the girls At Cherished Cottages replied 114 days ago
Hi lLivia, Thank you so much for your amazing review, Tim

Lovely Cottage great location

Review submitted on Mon, 02 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely cosy clean cottage. Location perfect, beach a couple of minutes away and nearby shop selling everything. Very comfortable beds. Thoughtful touches like welcome basket, hand soaps in bathroom, kitchen stocked with useful items.



Tim, Christine & the girls At Cherished Cottages replied 114 days ago
Hi Katy, We are so pleased that you have had such a lovely break in the pretty Hardy's Cottage! Tim

Fabulous time at Hardys Cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 04 Jul 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great cottage and brilliant location. Will definitely stay again and recommend.
It was great that it was also dog friendly !



Tim, Christine & the girls At Cherished Cottages replied 174 days ago
Hi Jess, Thank you so much for your review of the lovely Hardys Cottage! Tim

Delightful cottage in excellent location

Review submitted on Tue, 02 Jul 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We booked this cottage partly because the kitchen and sitting room looked a good size for 4 adults and it certainly was! The bedrooms were equally roomy and the cottage is furnished and kitted out to a very high standard. Super artwork throughout. The kitchen is well designed with everything you need and the washing machine/dryer very useful and much appreciated. The shower & bathroom are also of a high standard and there was plenty of hot water. I should image the cottage is very cosy in the winter.
I appreciate the outdoor space is very limited but a shelter to store a paddleboard would be useful.
Would love to stay here again in the future - it was a real treat to have 2 weeks in the heart of St Ives.




Tim & the Cherished Ladies! replied 176 days ago
Hi Linda, thank you so much for your lovely review - the owner had a choice to make this year - outside storage or seating! They took out the storage for the seating as it never got used :-) As you say the space outside is limited, but the cottage is amazing, we are delighted you have had such a fab stay, Tim.

A wonderful cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 08 Apr 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is our third time staying at Hardy’s Cottage and it didn’t disappoint. Lovely decor and quality, plus being so near everything in St Ives made this a great place to stay. Hardy’s Cottage always feels like home to us! We hope to be back.



Tim and the Girls At Cherished Cottages replied 262 days ago
Hi, Thank you so much for your lovely review - the owner is delighted too! Tim

New Year stay

Review submitted on Wed, 17 Jan 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Wonderful stay, cottage is warm and cosy, wood burning stove was a bonus. Very close to the beach, and pulling up outside was possible, ideal for unloading. Would definitely stay again. Not used Cherished Cottages before, absolutely no complaints, everything was managed in a polite and efficient manner. Perfect week away...



A beautiful winter’s break

Review submitted on Mon, 04 Dec 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Hardy’s Cottage is a beautiful little house in the Downalong area and gives you all you need for a relaxing stay in St Ives. Second bedroom would benefit from a wardrobe but we managed.



Tim and the Girls At Cherished Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Hi, Thank you so much for your review - we will pass your feedback to the lovely owners, hope to see you in St Ives again soon, Tim!

Little gem in Downalong

Review submitted on Tue, 17 Oct 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a wonderful stay in this cosy cottage in Downalong and really enjoyed our week in St Ives. The location between the beaches is excellent and the small woodburner was a highlight in the evenings. The only downside are the beds, whose mattresses are pretty lumpy. We would like to come back.



Tim and the Girls At Cherished Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Martin, Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay & the cosy woodburner! We will certainly pass your comments to the owners regarding the mattresses & we will get them tested and replaced where necessary. See you again soon! Tim

Perfect stay

Review submitted on Wed, 23 Aug 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Hardy’s Cottage. Perfect location and the cottage felt like a home away from home. Highly recommend.



Tim and the Girls At Cherished Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Hi, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay in the very cosy Hardys Cottage, thank you for your review, Tim.

Superb stay

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Jun 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A superb stay in Hardy's Cottage. Excellent location being just minutes from 3 beaches. The most well equipped kitchen in any cottage we've stayed in plus books and games in the lounge. The decor was stunning and such a light, bright, airy cottage. We will definitely stay again.



Tim and the Girls At Cherished Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Hi, Thank you so much for your lovely review! See you again soon, Tim :-)

A fantastic cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 25 Apr 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We returned for the second time to Hardy’s Cottage because we had a wonderful stay last year and it really didn’t disappoint. It is very comfortable and beautiful and a fab location which suits us very well as a family of four.
We didn’t have hot water on the first night but the Cherished Team were on hand and checked we were ok the next day as well. Great cottage, great service and great location.



Tim and the Girls At Cherished Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Hi, Thank you so much for your review - we are always on hand if you need us :-) Hope to welcome you again soon, Tim!

Gorgeous cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 03 Oct 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Hardys cottage is in a lovely quiet street 2 mins from the harbour, beaches, art galleries.
Downalong is my favourite place to stay in St Ives.

We loved everything about this cottage.
The only minor thing was the three steps down, at the front of the cottage…

if you are are less mobile I wouldn’t recommend this cottage.

we where there for three weeks so we have a lot of luggage.
At first the steps seemed an issue but we soon sorted the steps out by parking in tee total street opposite to load and unload the car.
My partner went down the steps whilst I past the luggage to him.

We would stay there again if the price was right.

We go to st ives with cherished cottages numerous times a year and this was my favourite cottage.

Clean, bright, beautifully decorated , lovely artwork , Comfy chairs.

The heating was great. You could turn the radiator on in the bathroom to dry things without heating the whole cottage.

The kitchen had everything you need.

Also I would recommend booking a cottage with Cherished cottages as they have excellent customer services, so helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. nothing is to much trouble for them and all the cottages we have stayed at have been lovely.










Tim and the Girls At Cherished Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Kathleen, it was a pleasure to welcome you and Malc back again! And we are delighted you enjoyed your stay, Tim

Perfect in every way!

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Sep 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved staying in Hardys cottage. A lovely quaint cottage. Very well presented & catered for all of our needs. Fantastic location on the island in short walking distance of the beaches, eateries & boutique shops.



Tim and the Girls At Cherished Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Geraldine, We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay - we look forward to welcoming you again in Hardys! Tim

Hardys cottage St Ives

Review submitted on Mon, 08 Aug 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great location, handy for town and beaches.
Nicely furnished,clean well presented.

Excellent quality welcome pack from Cherished too, most have stopped bothering these days.

Hope to stay again in the future.






Tim and the Girls At Cherished Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Stan, thank you so much for your great review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay, Tim.

Perfect Stay

Review submitted on Mon, 01 Aug 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We booked Hardy’s Cottage the day before we arrived, very last minute decision to pop to St Ives for the week and what fabulous service we received during booking, so easy and straightforward.
When we arrived we had no hot water, but it wasn’t a problem at all. The super friendly maintenance man was round within minutes to investigate who needed help from the plumber and electrician. He called the Cherished office and got us into a property a few doors down (which was also beautiful) to have our hot showers so we could go out to enjoy our day.
The boiler was sorted that day and we were very thankful to the whole team.
Hardy’s had the perfect bedroom for both us and our little man, he adored his bedroom and said he wanted to stay in our holiday home forever.
It was the perfect size for us, very comfortable, so near to our favourite beaches and very quiet at night time.
We would 100% book Hardy’s Cottage again.




Great Location

Review submitted on Mon, 01 Aug 2022
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The property is a fantastic location, it was literally a two minute walk to the beach. Storage for beach/wet things was okay, but a lock would have been good so we felt it was a little more secure. The house itself is great, we had everything we needed for our week's stay. Overall was very impressed, and would certainly consider returning in the future.



A beautiful cottage, excellently located

Review submitted on Mon, 02 May 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We loved our stay at Hardy’s Cottage. Wonderful location and comfortable, beautiful accommodation with all the facilities we needed. We will definitely be back.



Tim and the Girls At Cherished Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Hi, Thank you so much for your fab review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay & look forward to you returning! Tim