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3 Wheal Dream

St Ives, Cornwall
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Delightful former fisherman’s cottage in the Downalong area of St Ives
  • Relax and take in the sea views from the window seat in the living room
  • Enjoy an after-dinner drink in the quaint, enclosed courtyard

Overview
Property code: OC-3WD

This delightful property enjoys a prime location moments away from the stunning harbourfront and beaches of St Ives. Once a traditional fisherman's cottage in Downalong, 3 Wheal Dream has been redecorated throughout to take advantage of the character features of the cottage and create a comfortable retreat for up to four guests. With easy access to everything that the town has to offer and the beach just a stones' throw away, the property is perfectly located and even benefits from a private parking space in a garage.

Enter through the front door into living room with Smart TV, Blu-ray player, electric woodburner, two sofas and a window seat with sea views. Kitchen with electric oven and hob, dishwasher, washing machine, stable door leading to courtyard. Dining table with four chairs and window facing the courtyard. Shower room with tiled walk-in shower, basin, WC.

Stairs lead up to the first floor with the two bedrooms and a convenient cloakroom. Master bedroom with 4'6" double bed, bedside units, built-in wardrobe, wash basin, window overlooking courtyard. Twin bedroom with two 3' single beds, bedside units and lovely sea views. Outside there is an enclosed courtyard with table and four chairs. Parking is provided for a medium-sized car in the garage beneath the property.

Changeover Day: Saturday - arrival 4:00pm - departure 10:00am.
Power and Heat: Electricity and heating included in the rent. Electric heating throughout.
Bedding and Linen: Bed linen and towels provided, please bring your own beach towels.
Baby Equipment: Travel cot and highchair provided, but no cot linen.
Pub: 0.1 ml. Beach: 0.1 ml. Shop: 0.1 ml.

NOTES: No smoking. No pets. WiFi provided. Mobile phone reception varies. Please note the height of the garage is 180cm, width is 210cm and length is 610cm. Due to the beams the head height in the kitchen is restricted.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower and WC. Separate WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot and highchair available. Please bring your own cot linen
  • Smart TV, Blu-ray player
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Free WiFi available
  • Enclosed courtyard with table and chairs
  • Private parking for 1 medium-sized car in the garage beneath the property.
  • Secure bicycle storage
  • Beach, shop and pub 0.1 miles
  • Please note that due to beams, the head height in the kitchen is restricted
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Victoria Vine

This property is personally managed by Victoria.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 14 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Paul 13th June 2026

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Have been coming to St Ives regularly for thirty years. This property is on the much sought after Wheal Dream part of St Ives. You will get a peaceful bit of the town and a good view of the sea. If you rent one of the other properties on St Ives you may also get a lovely cottage but this wont happen if you rent 3 Wheal Dream. 3 Wheal Dream was Read morea bit of a shock when we first walked around it. After the shock reduced it was just a little depressing that (a) people can get away with charging over 1000 per week or more for such a property and (b) we had to spend the rest of the week in it. Whats wrong with it you may ask? Heres a brief list: - The place smells of damp. This is obvious from the moment you open the door and it prevented us from wanting to spend any time inside. The kitchen is particularly damp smelling. - The bathroom is a disaster. You have to bend your head to get into this tight area where a toilet, a sink and a shower hover closely together. You have to bend your head again to get into the shower which is no easy feat as you also have to make sure you dont trip over the step at the bottom (seriously). - As the light over the sink was broken, it was also pretty dark in there. Having a shower at any point became a bit of an ordeal and something we began to not look forward to. - The toilet upstairs is in a box you have to climb into. There is no sink. This is in one of the bedrooms. - The beds - all three of them (a double and two singles) are on the verge of breaking. They shake when you climb into them and the headboards of all three are veering dangerously away from the bed itself. - The kitchen has a massive beam running across the middle of the ceiling which you need to bend in order to avoid hitting your head. This means that you need to bend each time you cross the kitchen e.g. pick up the kettle, bend, fill it from the sink, bend, put the kettle on, bend, pick up a cup, bend etc - Once youve seen the property, the idea of having to pay a 200 damage deposit in advance is ludicrous. Heaven forbid you should do anything in the beds other than sleep as you risk breaking them and would then have to pay up. Instead of paying it, the 200 should be offered to every guest renting the property - you can hurt yourself if youre not careful. After that you have to deal with the lack of generosity of the owners or the company managing: - Only one key provided. If you are a couple or a family, please make sure you stay together at all times or you will need to coordinate your entrance to the property (or the hellhole as we began to refer to it). - Just a couple of toilet rolls provided Overall, the property needs a serious upgrade. There are some traditional objects - fire burner, old oven - but not much in the way of modern conveniences. By the way, you can forget the parking unless your car is on the small side. You risk a serious scratch otherwise. So what was positive? - Location - Err . going out? Our conclusion? If you want to rent a holiday property on Wheal Dream, hold out for another one. This smacks of lazy profiteering. Hide

Reviewed by Desmond 4th May 2026

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The cottage is in a perfect location and well equipped . The shower room is compact! The location is excellent for access to all parts of St Ives and the car parking a real bonus

Reviewed by Sheila M 23rd September 2025

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No 3 Wheal Dream is superbly situated - sea views and very close to the little beach below, and easy walking distance from everywhere. It's great to have a garage space, although it was rather awkward getting in and out, but we had no need to move the car once we'd settled in. The accommodation is good - spacious and well equipped but with a ratherRead more quirky layout typical of many St Ives properties. We would have enjoyed the patio had the weather been better! All in all we would definitely consider staying there again. Hide

Reviewed by Joanne 26th July 2025

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Beautiful cottage and fabulous location.

Reviewed by Joan 5th July 2025

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This cottage is in a fabulous location, and with some improvements would be well worth the money, but as it stands it's quite a basic cottage

Reviewed by Benjamin 16th May 2025

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Nice location, very basic. Would stay elsewhere next time.

Reviewed by Gaynor 12th May 2025

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The cottage was beautiful. Museum next door was a bonus as we met the curator who told us that his grandparents, parents and he lived there in the past when they had tin baths in front of the fire. Very interesting. Views outstanding too.

Reviewed by Dave 12th April 2025

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The cottage was close to all amenities but not noisy at all, a quiet location. The cottage was extremely comfortable and very clean. The garage was a bonus. We would love to stay at this cottage again.

Reviewed by Gordon 20th October 2024

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Beautiful cottage overlooking the sea, very clean and comfortable with a great location.

Reviewed by David 29th September 2024

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The property is perfectly situated and the garage is a huge bonus. Have to say do like the new windows. Have stayed at the property many times before. Will do again in the future for sure.

Reviewed by Philip 14th September 2024

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Reviewed by Dawn 4th August 2024

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We have stayed here many times and absolutely love it. The location and sea views are fab. Garden and garage a rare treat! We will be coming back please!

Reviewed by Michelle 17th July 2024

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Loved the place, the courtyard was a dream and cant wait to come back again

Reviewed by Anna 24th June 2024

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.