Start the day with an alfresco breakfast in the front courtyard.
Ten Steps is just moments from the golden sandy Porthmeor beach.
The open plan dining/sitting room is stylishly decorated, perfect for family dinners.
Light and bright, the dining area is a great space to enjoy a hearty breakfast before heading out for the day.
Tuck into a Cornish cream tea after a morning walk through town.
Snuggle up in the evening with a glass of wine and enjoy some healthy competition with a family games night!
Sink into the plush sofas and unwind after a day on the beach.
Turn on the electric effect fire and snuggle up for a cosy evening.
Cook up a storm for the whole family in the well-equipped kitchen.
Kitchen is equipped with everything you will need to enjoy your holiday, including a washing machine, dishwasher and a Nespresso coffee machine.
The ground floor wet room is fully tiled in a cool blue mosaic tiling, perfect for washing off sandy toes.
The little private courtyard outside the property is the perfect spot to sip your morning cuppa in the sunshine.
Bedroom 1 has a calming decor and exposed natural wood beams.
Start the day with breakfast in bed whilst you discuss the day's plans.
Sink into the soft sheets and drift off for a relaxing night's sleep.
Bedroom 2 has twin beds perfect for kids or adults.
Take an evening stroll through town and then come back to this lovely bolthole.
Start the day with an alfresco breakfast in the front courtyard. - Thumbnail Image
Ten Steps is just moments from the golden sandy Porthmeor beach. - Thumbnail Image
The open plan dining/sitting room is stylishly decorated, perfect for family dinners. - Thumbnail Image
Light and bright, the dining area is a great space to enjoy a hearty breakfast before heading out for the day. - Thumbnail Image
Tuck into a Cornish cream tea after a morning walk through town. - Thumbnail Image
Snuggle up in the evening with a glass of wine and enjoy some healthy competition with a family games night! - Thumbnail Image
Sink into the plush sofas and unwind after a day on the beach. - Thumbnail Image
Turn on the electric effect fire and snuggle up for a cosy evening. - Thumbnail Image
Cook up a storm for the whole family in the well-equipped kitchen. - Thumbnail Image
Kitchen is equipped with everything you will need to enjoy your holiday, including a washing machine, dishwasher and a Nespresso coffee machine. - Thumbnail Image
The ground floor wet room is fully tiled in a cool blue mosaic tiling, perfect for washing off sandy toes. - Thumbnail Image
The little private courtyard outside the property is the perfect spot to sip your morning cuppa in the sunshine. - Thumbnail Image
Bedroom 1 has a calming decor and exposed natural wood beams. - Thumbnail Image
Start the day with breakfast in bed whilst you discuss the day's plans. - Thumbnail Image
Sink into the soft sheets and drift off for a relaxing night's sleep. - Thumbnail Image
Bedroom 2 has twin beds perfect for kids or adults. - Thumbnail Image
Take an evening stroll through town and then come back to this lovely bolthole. - Thumbnail Image

Ref: AH2785 / Downalong

Ten Steps

Managed by Aspects Holidays

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This captivating, traditional cottage resides in an enviable setting in the heart St Ives, within a stone's throw from the beautiful golden sands of Porthmeor beach. If you have visited St Ives before, then you are very likely to have passed Ten Steps on your travels. It provides a cosy and sophisticated atmosphere in a wonderful location. Delightfully - and unusually - amongst properties in Downalong, it provides an outside area with built-in table and chairs to enjoy breakfast in the morning or a tipple in the afternoon sun whilst watching the world go by.

Features

  • Short breaks
  • Dogs welcome
  • WiFi
  • Outside area
  • Linen & towels provided
From £386 for a shortbreak to From £551 for a week.

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Customer reviews

Good or bad, we publish all the reviews left by the guests who have stayed at this property.

Mr Carroll

The position of Ten Steps is fantastic, and we had a wonderful holiday but it’s the 3 rd time we have stayed and I think it will be be the last as we felt the cottage is looking a little tired and even though it’s dog friendly the couch was really dirty and stained so much so we felt like we couldn’t even sit down

Mr Barnes

we had a great holiday at Ten Steps it is in a great location for beaches and town, it can be a little busy on the road outside of the property as it is the main road for outward bound traffic from town. however this did not affect our sleep or stay. Aspects where quick to resolve an issue we had.

Mr Mytton

Beautiful cottage in central location to shops and beaches.
Plenty of space for 4.
Upstairs toilet convenient if someone in shower but not so good for larger person due to limited space

Mrs Letts

Aspects service was excellent. I emailed them about a broken hinge on our toilet seat and within 90 minutes it was repaired and a new seat was fitted. Fantastic service !!
The “goodies” that you left were also very welcome
especially as we didn’t arrive until late at night.
We couldn’t fault Aspects or Ten Steps.
Thank you for a fabulous holiday.

Mrs McGuinness

This is our sixth Aspect cottage holiday in St Ives,and I can highly recommend the service.

Mr Moran

A very comfortable cottage near everything.
Road a bit noisy sometimes but didn't really bother us.
Would definitely go back to Ten Steps.

Mrs Trubshaw

Ten steps needs a deep clean! The sofas were filthy along with the throws that we had to cover the sofas with to sit. We had to have a new mattress and bedding when we were there because it smelt badly of urine and it was badly stained. (Aspects did deal with this as soon as I got in touch with them). The whole bedroom had a lingering dirty smell all week though. The small toilet and the small wet room need a good clean, mold and dirt over the walls and floor. The property would be nice if it was clean but it ruined our holiday.

Mr Carroll

Great location, will stay again, has a little outside space , which we love

Mrs Shone

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Mr Gray

Lovely cottage, superb position, handy for everything.

Mr Brackenbury

Slightly larger than other properties of this style in the area, two adults and two teenagers (+ dog) very comfortable for a week. Comfy bedrooms, well equipped kitchen area for cooking. Location perfect for beach and town. Bit of noise from outside due to being on ‘main’ thoroughfare but not really an issue, guess wet room bathroom not for everyone and wet suit storage/hosing lacking but no problem really. Overall brilliant stay in clean, comfy and well appointed cottage, Aspect straightforward as ever to deal with.

Mr Park

Ten Steps was a nice location to access all of st Ives harbour and beaches, which is why we booked it. However, we felt it needed a bit of TLC and a good clean to bring it in line with other accommodation we’ve stayed in. Upstairs toilet was just about usable but very tiny and not nice to be trapped in when I did use it. But there were no photos to show this when we booked it.
Sofa’s looked stained and tired, and not very comfortable to relax in during the evening which was a shame. Would return to this area but would probably not choose Ten Steps again. Location was good though, but there are lots of other properties in the area which maybe a more comfortable experience.

Mrs Cox

The location is amazing! This property is not suitable for 4 guests unless you’re going with two small children. It is also overpriced compared to other properties we have stayed in for similar prices. The bathroom and toilet needs a complete refurbishment and the kitchen has no storage for food so made self catering hard. The bedroom were clean and comfortable although the second bedroom is very small.

Mr Studdert

Great little cottage on the right side of town, great access to beaches, galleries shops and car park. Sunny afternoon aspect allows for sundowners while you watch the world go by!

Mrs Clinton

A very characterful little cottage which is wonderfully close to the the beach. It’s cosy, but we found it large enough for our family of 4.
Only thing to be aware of is its location next to a little square/garden that is a popular spot for socialising, sometimes noisy and late into the night which is tricky if you have children trying to sleep). Otherwise, a lovely spot.

Mr Frost

Lovely fisherman’s cottage.
Would recommend taking bathrobes or similar for the wet room.
Wonderful stay in St Ives.
Nice touch to have a welcome pack of tea, coffee, biscuits and milk. Most welcome after a long journey.

Mrs Middleton

In an excellent location close to the beaches and 5 mins walk to the harbour and shops.
Would stay here again, lovely house.

Mr James

Book it you will love it

Mrs Earnshaw

Lovely house, very cosy and good facilities. Nice area to sit out, but if you like a view then maybe not the right place. However, lovely and central , close to beaches and shops.

Mr Sharpe

Lovely cottage and very convenient for everywhere in st ives It was nice to sit in the front garden and watch the world go by which is an unusual feature in St Ives properties We took our mini dachshund with us and he used to sit on the bench with us and we had a continuous stream of people saying hello to him The little garden next door was a nice sun trap

In was good to have the little upstairs loo and separate wet room downstairs

There was a good selection of appliances and well equipped kitchen The Wi-Fi was very good

If you are a light sleeper the gulls are incredibly noisy as they seem to live on the roof but they are part of st Ives charm

Ms Johnson

Lovely stay at Ten Steps. Great location for beaches and shops. Lovely walks around the beaches with our dog each morning. Perfect. Accommodation comfortable and clean. Thank you.

Mrs Freestone

Great property with everything that you need and fantastic to all beaches within a short walking distance. Close to the Norway Stores for great food, bread and the first day breakfast needs and those quintessential items. The little courtyard at the front is a great asset to the property for some relaxation when returning from a busy day and a vino watching the sunset .

Mr Glenister

Ten Steps is in a great location. But only enough room for 2 people, there is alot of
road noise as Back Road West is a rat run. Difficult to unload your car unless you know
the situation well as we do. There is no bathroom to speak of, just a downstairs loo with
a shower attachment, this is NOT a wetroom. Struggled to have a shower without towells &
washing things becoming soaked. Poor drainage in wetroom. The sofa and chairs were
dirty and came home with a back ache. Very disappointed, if we had stayed for two weeks
I would have asked for another property.

Mrs Samuel

Nice property, in a great location. Ideal for family, two adults and two children. Not ideal for four adults, but had a great time as always in St.Ives.

Mrs Broome

Lovely cottage with great location . Have stayed in this cottage before and will stay again

Mr Harper

Stayed for a week as family of four plus dog in August 2021. Very comfortable, well-equipped little cottage. Fantastic location for beaches and town.

Mr Brain

Ten Steps, wonderful position in St Ives, really close to beaches and town.
Only big enough for 2 adults and 2 children maximum.
Wet room was bizarre, very small, unusual design.
Upstairs WC so small, almost unusable.
Loading and unloading the car on arrival and departure was really difficult.

Mr Solomon

Charming property in a great location. Everything you need for a great holiday.

Miss Knight

Great stay at Ten Steps, the location was fab and the wet room was ideal for coming off the beach and for wet suits. Comfy beds too, only criticism would be the sofas weren’t very comfortable. But overall had a lovely stay.

Mr Howland

Recommend this property for its central location. Easy access to beaches, shops, pubs and restaurants.

Mrs Osborne

Lovely stay at Ten Steps. Perfect property for the two of us and the dog with nearby access to everything St Ives has to offer.

Mr. Little

Superb location and had very enjoyable stay. Particularly like the cosy living room area, and the kitchen was well stocked with equipment. Some areas of the property need some TLC but they don't detract from the enjoyment of the holiday.

Mrs Smith

What can I say home from home but with a wonderful location, my ideal des-res

Mrs Holt

Brilliant location close to everything. It was perfect for us with two young children, but may be too small if you have older children. The only difficulty was the entrance onto the road which was quite hard when I was on my own to get in and out of with a double pram! The road is very busy which may not be for everyone but it was worth it to be in the heart of everything and having an outside area which got afternoon and evening sun was brilliant.

Mrs Beaumont

We enjoyed a very relaxing stay at Ten Steps for half term. We found the accommodation to be very comfortable and homely. It’s in a great location and we loved the outdoor area for drinks in the afternoon. We would definitely recommend this property to others. Thank you!!

Mrs Mills

We had a lovely holiday at Ten Steps. The house was almost exactly as expected, and was spotlessly clean. We liked the keysafe (rather than having to collect/drop off keys) and the small toilet upstairs meant that the downstairs bathroom wasn’t an issue. It was great to be able to sit outside in early April, and I am sure we will be back. The one minor issue, a broken dishwasher, was dealt with in an expert manner by Aspects which is exactly why we book with you.

Mrs Morris-Warburton

This cottage is so comfortable and lovely, we felt immediately at home and I would go back in a shot. The location is perfect, just a minute from the beach and the harbour. The cottage was very cosy, and decorated for Christmas which was a nice touch. Its a few doors down from a little shop that sells everything you need. It has a lovely little seating area out the front which we didn't use as it was December but I would definitely have sat out and had my coffee there if it was a bit warmer. The owners had thought of everything to make this a perfect holiday home. Thank you.

Mrs Dickin

Ten steps is a lovely light and airy little fisherman's cottage, close to the centre of the Downalong area of St.Ives.
We found it very welcoming and convenient...two minutes from local restaurants and hostelries....and of course the beaches!
The added bonus for us? Dogs are allowed!!

Mrs Brandner

Lovely cottage good location.
The staff at aspects holiday were amazing so helpful would definately book through aspect holidays again had a lovely time .

Mrs Edwards

Lovely cottage. Suitable for 2 adults and 2 small children only. Great location. We found a few short cuts to the harbour around the side of property which you could reach in a few minutes.

Mr Barratt

Excellent, cosy cottage. Close to everything, beach, shops, restaurants etc.

Ms Copson

Great location and cottage lovely, warm, comfortable and nicely decorated. Wooden floors ideal for keeping sand at bay after a long walk on the beach with soggy sandy dogs! Cottage very clean and all amenities to a good standard. Second time of staying and love to stay again.

Mr Hogg

Great cottage
Good location
Great Holiday
Aspects Service Brilliant as usual.
Thanks for a great Holiday

Not Selected Zettl

very very nice and cosy house with erverything we could think of. even tea, milk, soap, toilet paper! and the whole beach equipment!
we felt at home immediately!
only the bathroom was smaller than expected with no real shower but the whole room as a shower - but we got along well. and the upper bedroom gets very noisy sometimes.
very nice decorations.

a wonderfull house where we would love to stay again.

Mrs Dowdeswell

Would be fine for a young family......not 4 adults who are looking for a little comfort!

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