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THE DIGEY · ST IVES · CORNWALL

A little piece
of St Ives.

A fisherman’s cottage. A cobbled lane.
The sea, just around the corner.

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Living and dining areas - Old Arch Cottage, The Digey
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5 GUESTS2 BEDROOMS2 BATHROOMS2 DOGS WELCOMEBEACH <100mHigh-speed Starlink Wi-FiCourtyard dining

OLD SOUL. SLOW DAYS.

Through the arch.
Out of the everyday.

Set on The Digey in St Ives’ Downalong quarter, Old Arch Cottage brings together a fisherman’s history and the comforts of a thoughtfully renovated home.

Reclaimed ships’ beams, exposed stone and old pilchard-smoking recesses tell the story of a cottage dating to 1760. Settle into the window seat, gather around the dining table, or slip out for a morning on Porthmeor Beach.

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A paddleboard floating above turquoise sea and submerged rocks

A DIFFERENT PACE

Less rushing.
More of this.

The stone facade and blue front door of Old Arch Cottage on The DigeyOLD ARCH COTTAGE · THE DIGEY

PART OF THE STORY OF ST IVES

A famous arch.
A history of our own.

1760The cottage’s story begins.

Old Arch Cottage takes its name from the landmark attached to it: the low granite arch at Hick’s Court, one of St Ives’ most recognisable sights. Here, a holiday address becomes part of the town’s history.

The arch marks the entrance to the court where George Hicks once lived. He served as Portreeve — the town’s chief official — in 1611 and 1624. The Grade II listed arch bears a plaque installed for the Festival of Britain in 1951.

Local stories connect its low height with smugglers and mounted customs officers. That is folklore; the surviving stone, the plaque and the court’s connection to Hicks are the tangible pieces of the story.

Our cottage dates to 1760. Inside, ships’ timbers, exposed stone and old pilchard-smoking recesses carry that maritime character into the present.

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COME ON IN

Character in
every corner.

Traditional meet modern in the living area - Old Arch Cottage, The Digey
Living & dining+
A ground-floor living space with a large sofa, coffee table, Smart TV and a cushioned window seat overlooking The Digey. The adjoining dining area seats six.
The kitchen+
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Nespresso machine, kettle, toaster and microwave. Cookware, crockery, utensils and glasses are provided, together with an iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner.
Two bedrooms+
Upstairs, the main bedroom has a king-size bed, Smart TV, wardrobe, mirror and bedside lamps. A hairdryer is supplied. The children’s room has a triple bunk, books, cushioned window seat, wardrobe, mirror and bedside light. A chair converts to a single bed with a Cocoon memory-foam base; bedding is available on request. Confirm the sleeping arrangement with the booking team; the listing advertises five guests.
Bath & shower rooms+
The first-floor bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower and handheld attachment, basin, WC, heated towel rail, mirror and cabinet. Off the downstairs kitchen is a compact shower room with electric shower, basin and WC.
The courtyard+
The shared courtyard has a table and seating for Old Arch Cottage guests to enjoy outdoor meals. It opens onto the lane and is not enclosed. There is unsecured space at the rear for boards and wetsuits.
Parking & arrival+
A private parking space is included at St Ives Rugby Club. Allow approximately 10 minutes to walk downhill to the cottage and 20 minutes uphill to return. A regular bus runs to the club from outside Tate St Ives, close to the cottage.

THE COMFORTS THAT COUNT

All the little essentials.

✓  Within 100m of the beach✓  Two pets welcome✓  Off-site parking included✓  Courtyard dining✓  Starlink Wi-Fi✓  Children welcome
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✓  Near the coast path✓  Family friendly✓  Bath✓  Washing machine✓  Tumble dryer✓  Dishwasher✓  Cot on request✓  High chair on request✓  Nespresso machine✓  Smart TV✓  Hairdryer✓  Microwave✓  Fridge & freezer✓  Oven & gas hob✓  Iron✓  Christmas decorations
St Ives harbour beneath a glowing orange and pink evening sky

A PLACE TO FALL IN LOVE WITH

Cobbled lanes.
Salt in the air.
St Ives.

From the doors of the cottage, explore the Downalong lanes, wander to the harbour or head to Porthmeor for a beach day. Art, good food and the coast are part of everyday life here.

01   Porthmeor & Porthminster beaches02   Tate St Ives & Barbara Hepworth’s studio03   Coastal walks towards Carbis Bay04   Surfing, paddleboarding & kayaking
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RIGHT WHERE YOU WANT TO BE

The sea is
one minute away.

Step out onto The Digey.
The beach, harbour and old town are yours to explore.
At night, leave the windows open and drift off to the sound of the sea.

Old Arch Cottage17 The Digey · St Ives · TR26 1HR
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LEAVE THE CAR. TAKE A STROLL.

Porthmeor BeachThe nearest beach access · just around the corner1 minwalk ↗St Ives HarbourAround 0.2 miles on foot4 minwalk ↗Porthgwidden BeachAround 0.3 miles on foot7 minwalk ↗Porthminster BeachAround 0.3 miles on foot7 minwalk ↗Bamaluz BeachDog-friendly all year round · around 0.3 miles6 minwalk ↗Find your favourite beach →

EXPLORE A LITTLE FURTHER

Local reading, before you go.

48 hours in St Ives →The beaches of St Ives →Arriving & parking →A pasty for lunch →
Notes from Old Arch Cottage · Ideas for your stay

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

A few useful
things to know.

Everything you need to plan an easy stay.

Arrival, departure & access+
Check in from 16:00; check out by 10:00. There is one step at the entrance and one internal flight of stairs. Bedrooms and the main bathroom are upstairs.
Bringing your dogs+
Up to two pets are welcome at £40 per pet, per week. Pets must not be left alone, use furniture or enter the upstairs and bedroom areas.
Bed linen, towels & little ones+
Bed linen is included, with one bath towel and one hand towel per guest. Bring your own travel-cot linen. A cot and high chair must be requested when booking because they are not kept at the property. For stays over 10 days, contact Luxury Coastal about a mid-stay linen change.
Wi-Fi, heating & coffee+
Central heating and Starlink broadband are available; typical speeds are around 100 Mbps, subject to network conditions. There is a Nespresso pod machine. The source listing gives conflicting information about supplied pods, so please check with the booking team or bring your own.
Housekeeping bond & booking terms+
Luxury Coastal lists a £200 pre-authorised housekeeping bond, released after the stay if there is no damage. Alternatively, a £30 non-refundable accidental-damage waiver can be added when booking. Confirm current charges and conditions before payment.
Smoking & payments+
Smoking is not permitted on the premises. We’ll explain payment arrangements and applicable booking terms when we respond to your enquiry.

GUEST EXPERIENCES

A cottage to come back to.

4.1 / 5

Overall property rating on Luxury Coastal.

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Rating checked 21 October 2026. Read our on-site summaries of the published guest feedback.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER, BY THE SEA

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your St Ives.

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Up to 5 guests · 2 bedrooms · Up to 2 dogs

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