Westward Road, St. Ives, Cornwall TR26

Sol E Mar enjoys a quiet position off Westward Road, just a three minute walk down to Porthmeor Beach—a soft, sandy beach sheltered between two headlands, close to Tate St Ives and popular with surfers, swimmers and rockpoolers. Facilities include beach cafés, a surf school and summer lifeguards. Rock pools appear at low tide, and the harbour is only a ten minute walk away.

Beside Porthmeor Beach lies the ‘Island’, a prominent headland between Porthmeor and Porthgwidden Beaches. Rich in wildflowers and wildlife—including seals, dolphins and seabirds—it can be circled by a well loved coastal path. A small shop sits conveniently at the top of the hill, and the property is moments from the South West Coast Path.

Sol E Mar is a stylish single storey house, designed with full height rooms and generous glazing to maximise natural light and space. Steps lead down from the road and parking area to the front door, opening into a large entrance hall. This leads to the spacious open plan living area arranged over two levels: the lower area features a real flame gas fire, roof lights and sliding glazed doors to the sea view terrace, while the upper level opens into the fitted kitchen/dining room.

The principal bedroom has an en suite shower room, roof lights and direct access to the terrace. There is also a second bedroom and a family bathroom. An additional loft room with restricted height in areas has been used as a kids’ bunk room and for storage. There is potential for upwards development to create another floor for additional accommodation.

The paved and decked terrace, accessed from both the sitting room and principal bedroom, enjoys lovely sea views framed by a rendered balustrade. The property also benefits from a store shed, with off road parking for two cars plus roadside parking for an additional two cars.

The current owners have successfully let the house through Airbnb. Recent guest reviews include:

“This was one of the best places we have stayed. It was a beautiful house with views of the sea and within a short walk of great restaurants and the attractions of St Ives.”

“Sol e Mar is lovely. Well located, well presented and well equipped. It’s a fantastic place to stay in St Ives. Close to the beach and only 10 minutes’ walk to the centre. Would highly recommend.”

St Ives is one of West Cornwall’s most iconic coastal destinations. This picturesque fishing harbour and seaside town is renowned for its golden sandy beaches, turquoise waters and thriving arts scene. Its charming maze of narrow cobbled streets is home to an eclectic mix of boutique shops, galleries, restaurants and bars.

The town is bordered by six beautiful beaches, including Porthmeor—famed for its excellent surf—Porthgwidden, Porthminster and the Harbour Beach, all regularly voted among Britain’s best. The working harbour, with its colourful fishing boats, sits at the heart of St Ives and offers opportunities for surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing and more.

St Ives blends rich maritime heritage with a flourishing creative community. Celebrated for its exceptional natural light, it has attracted artists for generations and is home to Tate St Ives, the Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden and the Bernard Leach Pottery.

The town is also a renowned ‘foodie’ hub, with numerous cafés, pubs and award winning restaurants, including the celebrated Porthminster Beach Café. Local amenities include supermarkets, medical services and a leisure centre. A strong sense of community is felt throughout the year, supported by events such as the annual St Ives Food Festival.

Nearby attractions include the links course at West Cornwall Golf Club in Lelant, offering stunning views across the Hayle Estuary to Godrevy Lighthouse. The South West Coast Path provides breathtaking walking along dramatic coastline in both directions. To the east lie Carbis Bay, Porthkidney Beach and the vast sands of Hayle’s Three Mile Beach; to the west, rugged cliffs lead towards Zennor.

A scenic branch railway connects St Ives and Carbis Bay to the main Penzance–London Paddington line at St Erth. Newquay Airport offers daily flights to Gatwick and other UK and international destinations.