Coachhouse

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Coachhouse? It’s tucked away in this quiet spot in St Ives where you can actually hear yourself think – which, if you’ve been to St Ives in summer, you’ll know is pretty rare. The place sits just far enough from the harbor chaos but close enough that you can wander down to the Tate St Ives in about five minutes without breaking a sweat.

I mean, calling it a four-star feels almost underwhelming when you see what they’ve done with the space. The building itself has this lovely Cornish character – you can tell someone actually cared about preserving the original features instead of just slapping modern fixtures everywhere like some places do. The rooms are genuinely comfortable (not just Instagram-pretty), and honestly, the beds are the kind you sink into after a day of trudging around those cobbled streets. What I really appreciated was the attention to small stuff – decent shower pressure, which you’d be surprised how many places get wrong, and windows that actually open properly so you can hear the seagulls without them dive-bombing your breakfast.

The location is actually brilliant once you figure out the lay of the land. You’re walking distance from Porthmeor Beach – the big surfing one – but also close enough to nip over to Porthminster when you want calmer waters and that amazing beach café. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle in St Ives (let’s be honest, it’s a nightmare everywhere), but they’ve sorted that out better than most places I’ve stayed. The 9.1 rating makes total sense when you add it all up – it’s not trying to be some flashy resort, but everything just… works. Staff seem to actually live locally too, so they know whether the tide’s right for rock pooling or if the coast path to Zennor is clear. I’d definitely come back, especially in shoulder season when you can enjoy St Ives without feeling like you’re in a theme park.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $149. Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Jodie from United Kingdom – 24 May 2025 (10/10)

  Beautiful and clean, friendly hosts and a good location with an attention to detail.
  
  What could be improved: Lack of parking, but understand that is reflected in the price and due to certain access rights on a shared property.

• Elizabeth from United Kingdom – 12 May 2025 (9/10)

  Good location for us, spotlessly clean and well equipped except no egg cups
  
  What could be improved: Towels were hard and only 2 pillows. We were not informed beforehand that we could not park outside. We were told we could park in the rugby club car park 10 mins walk or the council car park 4 mins walk. We passed the club on the way down and it was definitely more than 10 mins and a very steep road with pavements on one side of the road in places and no pavements at all towards the top of the road. We used the council car park which cost us £20.

• Colin from United Kingdom – 7 May 2025 (10/10)

  Beautiful accommodation the living area with French doors open enjoying morning coffee and looking at the sea.

• Malcolm from France – 16 April 2025 (10/10)

  Modern compact apartment nicely done and easy walk to the old town

• Mark from United Kingdom – 8 January 2025 (10/10)

  Beautiful apartment, spotlessly clean, terrific hosts

• Jacqueline from United Kingdom – 20 October 2024 (10/10)

  Central, well equipped, comfortable, clean, peaceful
  
  What could be improved: nothing

• Maryanne from United Kingdom – 29 September 2024 (10/10)

  Lovely hosts and a nice place to relax close to a beautiful beach. Marina was very kind letting me leave my bag while I went sightseeing on my last day before catching my train. Comfortable bed and very clean.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Elan from United Kingdom – 4 September 2024 (9/10)

  Great location, clean property, friendly owners
  
  What could be improved: Unfortunately parking not included but reflected in price, just need blinds in roof windows as sun reflects on tv, east fox

• Sharon from United Kingdom – 28 July 2024 (10/10)

  all of it
  
  What could be improved: nothing

• Shakira from United Kingdom – 21 July 2024 (9/10)

  The location was great. Perfect for a couple, all the essentials and facilities for a long stay

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