Number 9 Rosemorran

Hotel Description

Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first pulled up to Number 9 Rosemorran – it’s tucked away on Trewidden Road in what locals call The Belyars area, which is basically St Ives without the tourist madness. You know what struck me first? The quiet. I mean, you’re still close enough to walk into town (maybe 10-15 minutes if you don’t mind a bit of uphill on the way back), but you actually get to sleep at night without hearing drunk people stumbling around at 2 AM.

The apartment itself is properly done up – and I don’t mean that sterile, could-be-anywhere kind of nice. There’s real attention to detail here, like decent coffee supplies (thank god), windows that actually open properly, and a kitchen where you can make a real meal if you want to skip the overpriced harbour restaurants for a night. The living space feels generous too, which is saying something for Cornwall where most places seem designed for hobbits. What really sold me though was stepping out onto that little outdoor space – you catch glimpses of the sea between the houses, and on clear mornings you can see all the way across the bay. The owners clearly know this area well because they’ve left all these local recommendations that aren’t just the obvious touristy spots. They pointed me toward this brilliant little café on Fore Street that I never would’ve found otherwise.

Location-wise, you’re in that sweet spot where you feel like you’re staying somewhere real rather than in a holiday bubble. The Belyars has this proper residential feel – you’ll see actual St Ives folks going about their day, not just visitors taking selfies. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle (welcome to Cornwall), but there’s usually space on the street if you’re not precious about walking a few minutes. The apartment building itself is well-maintained, and honestly, the neighbors are quiet – mostly seems to be other holiday lets and maybe a few locals. When you do want to dive into the St Ives chaos, you can walk down through the backstreets and avoid the worst of the crowds on the main roads. Plus you’re actually closer to some of the better beaches that day-trippers often miss – Porthgwidden is just a short wander, and it’s usually less packed than Porthmeor. I’d definitely stay here again, especially in summer when being slightly removed from the town center becomes a real blessing rather than a minor inconvenience.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $216. Three-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• Ben from United Kingdom – 21 May 2025 (8/10)

  Everything
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Elizabeth from United Kingdom – 17 March 2025 (9/10)

  Really calm and peaceful holiday. Thank you!

• Victoria from United Kingdom – 25 November 2024 (8/10)

  Great property, loved staying here

• Tamar from Ireland – 27 October 2024 (9/10)

  Lovely apartment. View amazing. Toasty and comfortable seating. Plenty of delph
  
  What could be improved: Would have appreciated some basic condiments left e.g. salt and pepper, oil etc. Plus a few more dishwasher tablets would have been helpful. Also we were surprised there was no recycling bins – just a general one.

• Hope from United Kingdom – 22 October 2024 (8/10)

  Incredible views from the property and in a perfect location. Very clean and comfortable. Gill and Lea both very helpful with our queries.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing!

• Patricia from United Kingdom – 14 October 2024 (9/10)

  Fabulous location. Very useful and clear information about the accommodation. Extremely clean and well appointed. Great communication with owner. Thank you – we had a great stay.
  
  What could be improved: All good!

• Mariola from United Kingdom – 24 September 2024 (8/10)

  Beautiful, spacious and cosy appartment with great facilities. The owners very friendly and helpful, provided very good information about St Ives.
  Close to the city centre and port , beautiful view from the windows. 5*.

• Justin from United Kingdom – 23 September 2024 (8/10)

  Spectacular views, great value for money. Good location. Clean. Plenty of games supplied. French doors to both the living area and main bedroom as well as ensure. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. Amazing holiday. Everyone enjoyed themselves and the added bonus of excellent weather
  
  What could be improved: Only negative and a very small one. The ignition didn’t work on the oven. We got round it though

• Kendrick from United Kingdom – 18 September 2024 (9/10)

  It was great. No complaints about anything at all. Faultless.
  
  What could be improved: Can't think of anything. Everything met or exceeded expectations.

• John from Australia – 7 April 2024 (9/10)

  – Great view. Walking distance to St Ives waterfront area, shopping, restaurants.
  – Lovely, comfortable 3-bedroom apartment. Beds were good. Kitchen was well-equiped.
  – Good prior communication with owners who provided plenty of recommendations, advice on things to do etc.
  – Quiet area and apartment complex.
  – Off-street parking.
  
  What could be improved: – The trade-off for the great view was the uphill walk from central St Ives. It wasn’t an issue for us but could be for guests with mobility issues or small children.
  – The ensuite shower was very small.

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