Trevose Harbour House

About Trevose Harbour House

Trevose Harbour House stands on The Warren, the narrow lane that runs between St Ives harbour and Porthminster Beach. The building was taken back to its shell over a two-year restoration and reopened in 2013 as a six-room guest house. The interiors were designed around the colours of the bay: whites, blue-greens and the occasional sharper accent, with mid-century furniture, Cornish art and good lighting throughout.

The six bedrooms are all different. The Harbour View rooms look out towards the water and the working harbour; the Warren rooms face the lane and are quieter on price; the Harbour View Roof Suite at the top of the house has the best outlook and a private terrace. Every room has a decent-sized ensuite with Neal's Yard Remedies toiletries, a flat-screen television, robes, and tea and coffee things. Beds and linen are a clear priority here, and the standard is consistently high.

Downstairs there is a snug with an open fire, an honesty bar, and a stack of newspapers, magazines and paperbacks. Breakfast is served in a bright room at the front and is a proper affair, with Cornish produce, fresh bread and cooked dishes made to order. There are private terraces for guests to use, and the owners also let a small number of self-catering apartments nearby for those who want more space.

The location is the strong point. Tate St Ives, the Barbara Hepworth Museum, the harbour beach, Porthmeor and Porthminster are all within a few minutes on foot, and the coast path leads out of town in both directions. Parking is a reserved space in the station car park a short walk away, at a daily charge. The house does not take young children, which suits its quiet, adult-oriented character. Book well ahead for summer.