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1 Copper Kettle Apartment

St Ives, Cornwall
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
3 star
Apartment
Towels included
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Watch the bustling harbour life from your Juliet balcony
  • Explore lovely St Ives, which has great restaurants, shops, galleries and beaches
  • Head downstairs to the quaint restaurant for seafood and rum
Overview
Property code: OC-PC716A

Copper Kettle is a centrally located granite building situated on the busy harbour front of St Ives above a restaurant/bar. It is accessed by a flight of granite steps and then a further flight of stairs internally.The apartment is ideally situated for access to all of the towns shops, restaurants and beaches. Apartment 1 is bright & airy and has stunning views of the harbour and St Ives Bay which can be enjoyed from the Juliette balcony.

Entrance is via stairs to first floor main front door, then an internal flight of stairs to the second floor:

SECOND FLOOR:
Lounge/Kitchen/Diner: Integral electric oven, 2 ring hob, microwave, fridge, TV, DVD, freeview.
Bedroom: Double bed (4'6"), bedside cabinet (1), chest of drawers, wardrobe.
Bathroom: Electric shower, basin, w.c.

PARKING:  No parking, but public pay & display car parks nearby - the nearest is at The Island.

Power & Heat: Electricity included.
Bedding & Linen: Bed linen provided, towels not provided but can be hired locally.
Baby Equipment: Not suitable. No room for a cot.
Shop: 100 yards Pub: 100 yards

Notes:  No smoking, no pets, mobile signal variable, free wifi from bar below - variable signal strength.

NB: 1 Copper Kettle Apartment is situated on the busy harbour front of St Ives above the lively Rum and Crab Shack bar and restaurant which holds an entertainment license and plays live music until midnight, regularly hosting Jazz, Blues and DJ nights. The Rum and Crab Shack is famous for its in-house rum and experienced mixologists along with great crab dishes, please see their website for full details or contact us for further information.

  • 1 double bedroom
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • Free-standing electric oven, microwave, fridge
  • TV, DVD player
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Mobile signal is variable; Wi-Fi is from the bar below with variable strength
  • Parking is at a pay and display car park nearby
  • Beach 0.1 miles, shop and pub 100 metres
  • Not suitable for babes in arms as there is no room for a cot
  • Note that the downstairs restaurant/bar holds an entertainment licence to play live music until late.
  • 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 11 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sandra 18th June 2026

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Reviewed by Colin 5th May 2026

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Trades off its harbour view location. Otherwise it's small and missing basic touches that you expect from a holiday rental, such as more than one toilet roll, hand soap in a dispenser, more than one towel per person, a hook to hang coats, somewhere to hang towels in the bathroom, a shelf in the shower for products. Basic as it gets and overpriced. Read moreVery small property, if you had a cat don't swing it in the bathroom. If you're easily disturbed then the music from the bar and background noise will need to be considered, as will trying to access the property via a collection of drunk revellers blocking the access door via an alley filled with all manner of junk and debris. All round, overpriced and poor. Hide

Reviewed by Brenda 18th April 2026

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This visit was my third in six months so should say it all. I was worried about my first visit after reading the reviews about noise from pub below, yes the was very bad but only for three hours Friday and Saturday night. The amazing position of the property for than compensated for a little noise problem. When I arrived for this holiday I was amRead moreazed at the change, it had under gone a total transformation. All the old furniture had been replaced by lovely top quality fittings and fixtures. I was very impressed to find problems I pointed out on my second visit had all been rectified, a lot of money had been spent and it showed. I instantly rebooked to return in a few months, wish it could be sooner but commitments don't allow it. Hide

Reviewed by Brenda 21st February 2026

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Wonderful accomodation wth probably one of the best views imaginable from the small balcony. The reviews all mention the terrible noise from the pub below and yes it's bad but only from 21.00 to midnight Saturday in my opinion it was a small inconvenience compensated by staying in a really comfort apartment. The bed is definitely on of the most coRead moremfortable I have ever slept in. Hide

Reviewed by Nancy 3rd January 2026

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So incredibly noisy. We were aware of its location to the bar, but thumping drum and base music until the early hours was too much

Reviewed by Benjamin 20th September 2025

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The positioning of the property is ideal , with breath taking views of the bay from the opening balcony

Reviewed by Brenda 14th September 2025

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Having been warned about noise from Rum and Crab i expected the worst but it was not a problem to me, more noise xane from Tides next door. Definatley the best views if St Ives from the balcony. Bed one of the most comfortable I have been in. Loved it so much I have booked to come back in February

Reviewed by Shiona 22nd July 2025

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Reviewed by Jess 4th May 2025

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Long story short, we wont be staying at Copper Kettle again unfortunately. Weve stayed at 1 Copper Kettle at least 3 times previously, all previous stays have been incredibly enjoyable which has obviously made us return. Whilst I appreciate the price we paid is on the low end for St Ives, especially given the location, the below points should beRead more taken into consideration before booking. We didnt read the reviews about the noise as weve stayed here before but well be more careful to next time. Weve never experienced such noise disturbance from the crab shack downstairs. I can only assume that its changed hands which is a shame for Copper Kettle and I can sympathise with you as owners as its a detriment to the property. Sound proofing does now need to be considered or having a word with the restaurant (as it used to be one, it only now seems to have turned into a youth club / nightclub). Thumping music on Fridays and Saturdays until midnight, then the noise from whoever is cleaning up afterwards. Then the alarm getting set as they leave at 2am. Loud music also on Monday, Wednesday or whenever they feel like it. Hide

Reviewed by Samantha 17th September 2024

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When I booked I knew it wouldnt be a peaceful stay as below is music every night..if your someone who doesn't mind noise until midnight or take ear plugs then it's fine but I wouldn't recommend for someone who wants a completely relaxing stay the positive side is the balcony is great and your right on the front.

Reviewed by Deborah 1st August 2024

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Please do not ignore the bad reviews - I did not heed them- we have never left a bad review before - but I need to warn you: the noise from the bar beneath the apartment was understated (in the previous reviews) we love St.Ives and realised it would be noisy during the summer but never imagined how bad it would be to stay in this apartment. If you Read morehave booked this I would suggest you cancel. The reviews regarding the noise were understated. There is no soundproofing- nothing between the ceiling of the bar and the floor of the apartment- all the walls act like an amplifier meaning you can not escape the constant sounds emitting from below- this reached 61 decibels on Saturday night within the apartment (the bar is know to locals as a nightclub on Friday/Saturdays- playing Ibiza type music- we did not experience the Friday because we had booked Sat-Thurs - we feel sorry for the person staying after us). The noise did not stop on closing - the staff played music whilst they cleared up until 1.30-2.30am and there is noise whilst opening early morning, and whilst alarms are being set. If they were to install soundproofing this would be a lovely apartment (although the showroom/toilet is tiny). I complained on the Sunday morning in the hope we could be moved to other accommodation to enable us to enjoy our holiday - but I was told the owner would not release us due to the statement in the listing warning it is above a bar with a music licence - this does not describe the reality of the extensive non stop noise from the base music and vibrations through the floor and all walls. Hide

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