Old Saltings
St Ives
A magical place, we were totally smitten. Old Saltings is an absolute jewel
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Living
The heart of Old Saltings. The window seat commands breathtaking sea views - the perfect spot for contemplation or gatherings. The dining area, L shaped sofa and additional games or work table create a multifaceted space for dining, relaxation and creativity.
As the day fades, hand-painted curtains by one of the family, transform the space - each window becoming a different portrait of St Ives.
BEDROOMS
The bedrooms are very comfortable. Each has ample hanging and drawer storage, high quality mattresses and crisp cotton bedlinen. Good lighting throughout and excellent reading lights.
Main BATHROOM
Soak in a big comfortable bath surrounded by Cornish slate.
The Window Seat
Listening to the waves roll in, watching the beach change with the light, waiting for another sunset.
Kitchen & Dining
The kitchen is beautifully designed and well stocked with appliances by Miele and Bosch. Flexible dining space works for romantic dinners to family gatherings.
Zen room
A glass panelled studio which offers a tranquil setting infused with natural light, ideal for work, meetings, digital nomads or creative endeavours. It has also hosted fierce board game battles.
Old Saltings Floorplan
Open plan living works well in this intelligently zoned space. A bird’s eye view of the beach, sunsets and occasional seals in the bay makes the window seat a favourite spot. The Zen room separated by glass walls with curtains if privacy is needed. It has hosted ferocious board game battles. One guest used it to finish her book. Others have been digital nomads. All have complained that the view is so gorgeous it is too easy to be distracted.
The master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. Bedroom 2 is a king size bed and the bunk room has two singles.
Old Saltings has ultra fast wifi through Starlink, offering strong download speeds throughout.
Location
Key
Porthmeor Beach is a Blue Flag award winning golden sand beach. Lifeguard cover from Easter to October. Between mid May to the end of September, dogs are not allowed on the beach between 10am - 6pm.
St Ives School of Painting is a magical place procuring quality art course tuition for all levels taught by a team of 30 contemporary artists teaching in small groups in a studio overlooking Porthmeor beach. Visit website.
Norway Stores, established in 1896, is a family owned deli and corner shop and two minutes from Saltings. They stock everything you need and treats you will definitely want.
St Ives Surf School - one of the best places to learn to surf in Cornwall. Surf lessons, paddle boarding tuition, sea kayaking tours and coasteering adventures. Visit website.
Tate St Ives has an unrivalled collection of Cornish art but also contemporary art from around the world. Great suggestions to entertain children. Visit website.
Fore Street the main shopping street in St Ives, is a five minute walk. It runs from Market Place down to The Wharf Post Office at the edge of the harbour. Creative, independent stores as well as high quality food stores - don’t miss Harveys butchers amazing pasties on Tregenna Place.
St Nicholas Chapel Surrounded on three sides by the sea - wonderful short walk from the Saltings.
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden is a magical space with stunning gardens that are home to some of her most famous works. Visit website.
St Ives station is a 15 minute walk from Saltings On Porthmeor but out of shot here!
